Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
William W. "Bill" Arnold
Jun 2, 2013
William W. “Bill” Arnold, 63, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born December 27, 1949 in Berwyn, IL the son of Edwin and Helen (Bendo) Arnold. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from International/Navistar in Warrenville, IL....
Dianne G. Cottingim
May 23, 2013
Dianne G. Cottingim, 74, of Millington, IL passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Sandwich, IL. She was born March 25, 1939 in Aurora, IL the daughter of George and Mildred (Carpenter) Ackley. She married James R. Cottingim February 23, 1957 in Aurora, IL. Dianne was a member of the Plano American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She...
Robert E. Jones
May 23, 2013
Robert E. Jones, 49, of Latham, IL. passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home after a short battle with heart problems. He was born February 5, 1964 in Clinton, IL the son of Clifford and Connie (Malone) Jones. He married Lynette Simmons on October 2, 1992 in Yorkville, IL. Robert was a graduate of Clinton High School and...
Charles E. "Bud" Hilliard
May 16, 2013
Charles E. “Bud” Hilliard, 80, of Somonauk, IL passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home. He was born July 27, 1932 in Millington, IL the son of Floyd and Hazel (Mauck) Hilliard. Bud married Hazel M. Anderson on December 16, 1951 in Plano, IL. They made their first home on Rt. 34 in Sandwich and had celebrated 61...
Carl W. Decker
May 15, 2013
Carl W. Decker, 101, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion, Sandwich. He was born August 30, 1911 in Chicago, IL the son of Charles and Martha (Gareish) Decker. He graduated from Tilden Tech High School. He married Christina Swift, following her death in 1974, he later married Katherine Charleston. Carl was a...
Gary Denault
May 9, 2013
Gary Denault, 62, of Somonauk passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home. He was born November 6, 1950 in Mendota, IL the son of Harold and Charlene (Dreishmire) Denault. He married Carol Savage on July 14, 1996 in Oswego, IL. Gary was a member of The Who’s Who of Teachers, teaching numerous EMT classes. He was the recipient...
William J. Zelasko
May 9, 2013
William J. Zelasko, 87, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born June 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL the son of William J. and Mary (Zajac) Zelasko. He married Dolores Smith on May 14, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Bill was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He...
Judith "Judy" Ohlson
May 9, 2013
Judith "Judy" Ohlson, 67, of Mendota, IL passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2013 at IL Valley Community Hospital in Peru, IL. She was born December 4, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Hunt) Watt. She married Alvin "Al" Ohlson on December 9, 1966 in Fort Worth, TX. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church...
Lucinda A. Lecas
May 5, 2013
Lucinda A. Lecas, 66, of Somonauk, IL passed away Sunday, May 5, 213 at her home in Somonauk, IL. She was born February 15, 1947 in Naperville, the daughter of Clyde and Shirley (Mason) Lies. She loved to crochet, cooking, baking and all animals. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Peluse of Somonauk, Michelle Ueck of Somonauk; one...
Robert H. Anderson
May 1, 2013
Robert H. Anderson, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was born November 12, 1924 in Fox Settlement, IL the son of John and Alvina (Eckman) Anderson. He married Eleanor Klotz on August 23, 1946 in Big Rock, IL. Robert was a member of United Church of Sandwich. He is survived his wife, Eleanor of Sandwich;...
Lloyd F. Green
May 1, 2013
Lloyd F. Green, 70, of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, May 1, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born September 2, 1942 in Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. He was the son of Lloyd F. Green and Armeta (Justice) Green. He married Jane Henry on November 30, 1960 in Aurora, IL. Lloyd was a painter...
Beth E. Swan
Apr 30, 2013
Beth E. Swan, 60, of Earlville, IL passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota, IL. She was born November 18, 1952 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Harold and Doris (Krause) Parduhn. She married Jerry Jones. She is survived by her husband Jerry Jones, one son Scot Riezinger; five sisters, Pamela (Frank) Kaji, Penny (Larry)...
Louis P. Brady
Apr 24, 2013
Louis P. Brady, 90, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home. He was born November 15, 1922 in Sandwich, IL the son of Charles Roland and Gladys (Thompson) Brady. He married Nancy L. Blomeyer on June 26, 1948 in Plainfield, IL. Louis was a member of United Church of Sandwich, Charter member of the Sandwich...
Aaron M. Barrier
Apr 24, 2013
Aaron M. Barrier, 30, of Leland passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home in Leland. He was born February 13, 1983 in Aurora, IL the son of Rita Barrier. Aaron enjoyed music, video gaming and playing different sports with kids. He is survived by his mother Rita; one son , Tyler Gene Barrier of Newark; one uncle, David...
Mildred Louise Boyle
Apr 20, 2013
Mildred L. Boyle, 89, of Sandwich, IL passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at her home. She was born July 6, 1923 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Alfred J. and Helen D.(Fidder) Laver. She married Raymond Boyle on March 9, 1943 in St. Charles, MO. Mildred was extremely crafty and an avid collector of all things. Mildred was always...
Marilyn M. Botts
Apr 19, 2013
Marilyn M. Botts, 84, of Earlville, IL passed away, Friday, April 19, 2013 in Mendota Community Hospital, Mendota, IL. She was born May 27, 1928 in rural Earlville on the family farm, the daughter of Clarence and Rena Knoll Gast. She married Charles E. Botts Jr. on January 10, 1948 in Earlville, IL. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...
Loretta A. Hamill
Apr 12, 2013
Loretta A. Hamill, 83, of Plano passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born February 26, 1930 in Oswego, IL the daughter of Earl and Iva (Erwin) Mitchell. Loretta married James Hamill on December 16, 1945 in Yorkville, IL. She was a member of the Plano American Legion Auxiliary. Loretta enjoyed camping,...
Leonora E. Fladung
Apr 8, 2013
Leonora E. Fladung, 93, of Yorkville, IL passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 in her home surrounded by loving family members. She was born December 20, 1919 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Lester and Myrtle (Williams) Hutchinson. She married Hans Georg Fladung on August 10, 1941 in Hyde Park, IL. Leonora was a member of First United Methodist Church...
Emilia Ventura
Apr 7, 2013
Emilia Ventura, 91, of Somonauk, IL passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Somonauk, IL. She was born August 1, 1921 in Italy the daughter of Giuseppe and Chiarina (Falbo) Granata. She married Giuseppe Ventura on February 26, 1942 in Celico, Italy. She was a member of St. Celestine Catholic Church in Elmwood Park, IL. She...
William V. "Papa" Lawrence, Sr.
Apr 4, 2013
William V. “Papa” Lawrence Sr. 66, of Sandwich passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his residence in Sandwich. He was born March 16, 1947 in Norton, VA the son of William and Janet (Burgholzer) Lawrence. He was a US Marine Corp Veteran serving from 1964 to 1967 as a Corporal during the Vietnam War. Bill enjoyed coaching baseball, golf...
