Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
John Edward Pajkos
Jun 20, 2024
The world lost a shining light when John Edward Pajkos died in Sandwich, Illinois on June 20, 2024 after a short battle with leukemia. John was born on July 23, 1942 in Chicago IL the only child of John E. Pajkos and Elizabeth Machalica, and grew up in the Slovakian community in the “Back of the Yards” neighborhood. He had...
Max Matthew Soti
Jun 17, 2024
Max Matthew Soti, 12, of Plano, IL, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born May 3, 2012, in Aurora, IL, the son of Matthew and Lauren Soti. Max was an avid motocross lover. He was an amazing boy who had such determination for everything he did. Max will be remembered as #56 forever. We love you and you...
Kathryn C. Hanson
Jun 17, 2024
Kathryn C. Hanson, 66, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, June 17th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28th, 1957 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Robert and Edna (Markey) Courtney. She married John A. Hanson on October 23, 1999 in Leland, IL. She lived in Beverly and moved to Millington where she...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Purdue
Jun 16, 2024
Jackie Purdue, 66, of Earlville passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison, WI. She was born October 26, 1957, in Auroa, IL. The daughter of Charles and Florence Riis. Jackie loved being home with her kids and grandkids. Jackie was very passionate about her creativity which included sewing cloths for kids, making Barbie clothes, crocheting blankets,...
Michelle Jo Nash
Jun 14, 2024
Michelle Jo Nash, age 57, passed away at her home in Earlville on June 14, 2024. Michelle was born August 19, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Somonauk High School in 1984. Michelle is survived by her mother, JoAnn (Robert) Bowen, her son, Cassidy Green and longtime partner, Glen Olsen. She is also survived by siblings, Christopher (Rhonda) Morphey,...
Sally Ann Fritzsche
Jun 4, 2024
Sally Fritzsche (née Pingolt), of Staunton passed on June 4th, 2024 at the age of 68. Sally was a military brat as a child, born in Texas but living in such locales as Spain, Hawaii, and finally Staunton, Illinois. She grew up alongside siblings John, Joe, Mary, Andy, Eric, Shelia and Arthur. Truly a herd of Pingolts. As a child,...
Gilbert "Gil" Hinman
Jun 4, 2024
Gilbert (Gil) Hinman, 70, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth MC in Ottawa. He was born May 8, 1954 in Du Quoin, IL. He married Linda Rhoades on December 30, 1995 in Sandwich, IL. He was the founding member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 729 in Sheridan IL. Gil was a...
John F. Gabrys
Jun 1, 2024
John F. Gabrys, 60, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Rock Island, IL. He was born January 2, 1964, in Joliet, IL, the son of Richard and Mary (Sweeney) Gabrys. He married Kelly Healy on August 6, 1994. John was a member of the Buck Lake Association, the Knights of Colombus, and PDGA (Professional Disc Golf...
Ruth M. Catron
May 27, 2024
Ruth M. Catron, 91, of Somonauk passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. She was born January 18, 1933, in Waterman, IL, the daughter of Carmel and Ruth (Firkins) Suddeth. She married Robert Catron on July 29, 1951, in Rollo, IL. Ruth worked at the Leland Bowling Alley, CTS Knights, and The Open Door. She...
Austreberta R. Del Rivero
May 18, 2024
Austreberta R. Del Rivero, 83, of Plano, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 1, 1941 in Durango, Mexico the daughter of Esteban and Maria De Luz (Acosta) Rosales. She married Lauro Del Rivero on May 19, 1965 in Durango, Mexico. She liked to pray for all her...
Karen Lee Martin
May 15, 2024
Karen L. (Orr) Martin, 82, of Yorkville, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born November 16, 1941 in Mendota. The daughter of the late Henry and Annette (Eckart) Orr. During Karen’s teenage years, she loved to swing dance and sing. She also enjoyed working as a waitress at their family-owned restaurant, The Century House, which was located...
Marian Lucille Corcoran
May 14, 2024
Marian Lucille Corcoran Marian Lucille Corcoran, 98, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, Illinois. Marian was born at home in rural Earlville, Illinois on August 21, 1925 to Oris and Ella “Amanda” (Steinke) Batterham. She married Cecil “Dutch” Corcoran on February 14th, 1948 in Earlville. She was born and raised in LaSalle County and...
Felix R. Bartotto
May 12, 2024
Felix R. Bartotto, 77, of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in Earlville, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 29, 1946 in Adams County in Wisconsin the son of Felix and Vivian (Nigh) Bartotto II. He married June E. Christie on April 6, 1982 in Somonauk, IL. Felix served in the...
John A. Chambers
May 8, 2024
John A. Chambers, 85, of Plano, formerly of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born May 3, 1939, the son of William and Mary (Lane) Chambers. He married Donna Diana Hanks on November 20,1965. John proudly served in the US Army in Germany as a...
Gregory Caryl Smith
May 5, 2024
Gregory Caryl Smith, 78, of Sugar Grove. IL passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1945 in Aurora, IL. The son of Caryl and Viola Smith. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and collected antiques especially fishing rods, poles, and pocketknives. He also loved playing cards...
James M. Jarka
May 5, 2024
James M. Jarka, 80, of Earlville, Illinois went home to be with his Savior Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Allure of Mendota, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1944 in Chicago, IL the son of Walter and Angeline (Lasek) Jarka. He married Louise Bernard on September 7, 1968 in Chicago, IL. They would spend the...
James "Jim" R. Wiley
May 4, 2024
James “Jim” R. Wiley, 75 of Mendota, IL passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family and a friend. He was born October 3, 1948 in DeKalb, IL the son of Roger and Mildred (Burke) Wiley. He married Cindy Sue Lisk on January 24, 1994 in Galena, IL. Jim received the Bronze Star Medal,...
Virginia "Ginny" Hann
May 4, 2024
Isabelle Virginia "Ginny" Hann of Somonauk passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at her home, with family by her side. Ginny was born on February 24, 1924 to parents, John and Grace (Gletty) Hann, in Adams Township on their family farm south of Somonauk. After starting her education at the Coultrip Grade School, she graduated, along with her 18 classmates,...
Robert M. "Bob Schumacher
May 2, 2024
Robert M. (“Bob”) Schumacher, 93, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Plano, IL and Davenport, FL, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Lady Lake, FL. He was born February 1, 1931, in Elwood, IL, the son of Arthur and Verna (Redden) Schumacher. He spent the first ten years of his life at Fairview Farm in Elwood, Illinois, then moved...
Sarah Ellen Wiley
May 1, 2024
Sarah Ellen Wiley, 67, of Yorkville, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Rush Copley Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1957 and was the daughter of Harlan and Shirley Wiley. She was a member and former officer of the Plano American Legion. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Yorkville. She especially...
