Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Margaret Kathleen Kay Ablett Harvey
Feb 15, 2013
Margaret Kathleen (Kay) Ablett Harvey, 99, died quietly in her home in Somonauk, Illinois on February 15, 2013 encircled by the love of her family members. She will be remembered for her sweet nature and positive attitude. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada on Oct. 10, 1913 to Margaret (Holtom) and Harold E. Ablett. Her family was unique in...
Ronald D. Wallis
Feb 13, 2013
Ronald D. Wallis, 78, of Sandwich passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born June 19, 1934 in Sandwich, IL the son of Charles and Ruby (Walters) Wallis. Ronald was a proud member of the 1952 graduating class of Sandwich High School. He married Patricia Mall on December 12, 1953. Ron was...
Carl Lynn Ferguson
Feb 13, 2013
Carl Lynn Ferguson, Plano Reapers biggest fan, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 after a long battle with cancer, Carl never gave up hope. He was born May 18, 1955 in Fairfield, Penn to Carl Leroy Ferguson and Verna Jean Whittney. He married Kristina Ferguson on October 26, 1991. He was a proud member of the US Marine Corp....
Mary K. Dewey
Feb 7, 2013
Mary K. Dewey, 85, of 451 Sunset Boulevard Oglesby, IL passed away, Thursday, February 7, 2013. She was born September 12, 1927 in Oglesby, IL the daughter of Peter and Yagoda (Ublish) Kasap. She married Alan J. Dewey on December 15, 1950 in LaSalle, IL. She was an active member in the Republican Party. She was involved in several Social...
Ruth A. Berger
Feb 6, 2013
Ruth A. Berger, 88, of Somonauk passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born April 2, 1924 in Naperville, IL the daughter of Frank C. and Barbara (Kerth) Osterland. She married Donald Berger on February 16, 1946 in Naperville, IL. She was a member of The Sandwich Illinois Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....
Elizabeth A. Deutsch
Feb 5, 2013
Elizabeth A Deutsch passed away on 2/5/2013 at the age of 64 while battling Alzheimer's. Beth was born on Oct 18, 1948 in Sandwich, IL and resided in Montgomery, IL and Naperville, IL before returning home to Sandwich. She is survived by her daughter, Alicia (Dustin) Seaton, granddaughter Serenity; mother, Bernice Miller; sisters, Elaine Miller and Betty Herman; step-daughter, Darci...
Joseph L. Durbin
Jan 30, 2013
Joseph L. Durbin, 73, of Plano, IL passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born February 15, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, IL the son of Lowell and Anna (Stark) Durbin. He married Carole A. Smith on June 12, 1962 in Somonauk, IL. Joseph was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in...
Gerald L. Scott
Jan 29, 2013
Gerald L. Scott, 62, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born June 5, 1950 in Chicago, IL the son of Walter and Helen Scott. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army. Before retiring he worked at the Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Fort Worth, Texas....
Joseph D. Waddell
Jan 27, 2013
Joseph D. Waddell, 79, of Waterman, IL passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born April 16, 1933 in Lake City, IL the son of Vern and Zella (Hall) Waddell. He married Esther L. Stanford on April 6, 1980 in Shabbona, IL. He is survived by his wife Esther of Ottawa,...
Shirley L. Kalahar
Jan 26, 2013
Shirley L. Kalahar, 84, of Moline, IL, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington, LA, with her daughters and son-in-law by her side. She was born October 21, 1928, in Fort Dodge, IA, the daughter of Leonard and Lucille (Stark) Olson. She married Donald M. Kalahar on February 15, 1947. She was a teacher for...
Anne Lucas
Jan 18, 2013
Anne Lucas, 91, formerly of Plano passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Sandwich Rehab in Sandwich. She was born June 29, 1921 in Hegewisch, IL the daughter of Elie and Anna (Bucimar) Lucas. Anne was a life-long member of the Plano American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, CCW of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was also a life- long member....
Sharon L. Baker
Jan 17, 2013
Sharon L. Baker, 76, of Plano passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. She was born August 19, 1936 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Alvin and Harriet (O’Neil) Johnson. She married James Baker on May 28, 1954 in Plano, IL. Sharon was a member of Plano United Methodist Church where she served on several...
Anna L. Dial
Jan 15, 2013
Anna L. Dial, 80, of Sandwich, IL passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at her son’s home in Sandwich, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1932 in Fairfield IL. the daughter of Paul and Anna (Vaughn) Sarks. She was a life time-member of Primitive Baptist Church in Fairfield. Anna enjoyed shopping, dining out, crocheting, knitting, cross...
Bettyann Marks
Jan 15, 2013
Michael J. Mahoney, 57, of Yorkville passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home in Yorkville. He was born August 22, 1955 in Aurora, IL the son of William and Elizabeth (Blaney) Mahoney. He is survived by one son, Sean Mahoney of Garden City, MI; one granddaughter, Elizabeth; two sisters, Patricia Farmer of Sandwich, IL and Maureen Strnad of...
Michael J. Mahoney
Jan 11, 2013
Michael J. Mahoney, 57, of Yorkville passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home in Yorkville. He was born August 22, 1955 in Aurora, IL the son of William and Elizabeth (Blaney) Mahoney. He is survived by one son, Sean Mahoney of Garden City, MI; one granddaughter, Elizabeth; two sisters, Patricia Farmer of Sandwich, IL and Maureen Strnad of...
Ina F. Winslow
Jan 7, 2013
Ina F. Winslow, 93, formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Countryside Care Center in Aurora, IL. She was born November 25, 1919 in Hayward, KS the daughter of Lyle and Metta (Brock) Merchant. She married Earl Winslow on December 2, 1945. She was a member of the United Church of Sandwich, Rebekah’s Lodge, the Hope...
Thomas L. Keenan
Jan 6, 2013
Thomas L. Keenan, 96, of Sandwich passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1916 in Millbrook, IL the son of John and Elva (Griswold) Keenan. He married Rosella Olson Schreiner on June 20, 1959 in Plano. Thomas was a member of the VFW Post 1486 of Sandwich, International...
Charles F. Rohrer
Jan 5, 2013
Charles F. Rohrer, 93, of Somonauk passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Sandwich Nursing and Rehab in Sandwich. He was born March 3, 1919 in Sandwich the son of Louis and Mary (Flaherty) Rohrer. He married Alice Marie Hill on September 8, 1951 in Aurora, IL. Charles farmed all of his life until his retirement in 1983. He was...
Charles E. Wangler
Jan 4, 2013
Charles E. Wangler, ,84, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Friday, January 4, 2013 in Sandwich. He was born November 22, 1928 in Aurora, IL the son of Wesley and Marie (Foy) Wangler. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by two daughters, Linda and Kathy; one nephew, Tim Wangler; two...
Carol Joan Cwikla
Jan 4, 2013
Carol Joan Cwikla, 71, of Earlville, IL passed away, Friday, January 4, 2013 at her home in Earlville. She was born December 3, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Orville and Loretta (Gorski) Kruger. She married Walter T. Cwikla Sr. on May 9, 1964. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville, First Vice...
