Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
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...
Maureen L. Corrigan
Mar 30, 2013
Maureen L. Corrigan, 80, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota, IL. She was born June 23, 1932 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Edward and Marie (Olson) Madden. Maureen married Ambrose B. Corrigan on October 27, 1951 in Earlville, IL. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church...
Robert Allen Anderson
Mar 30, 2013
Robert Allen Anderson, 84, of Somonauk passed away on March 30, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. Bob was born on June 6, 1928 in Sandwich, IL the son of Marvin and Edna (Klotz) Anderson. He grew up near Somonauk on the family farm where he lived his entire life and graduated from Somonauk High School in 1946....
Robert M. "Bob" Guehler
Mar 21, 2013
Robert Max “Bob” Guehler, 87, of Somonauk passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1925 in Sandwich, the son of Max and Ione (Paulson) Guehler. He married Donna Sanderson on September 20, 1947 in Lee, IL. Bob was a lifetime member of St....
Allen L. Ferguson
Mar 21, 2013
Allen L. Ferguson, 60, of Plano, IL passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born January 14, 1953 in Akron, OH the son of Carl L. and Verna J. (Whittney) Ferguson. He is survived by 2 brothers, Roger (Sue) Ferguson of Plano, IL and Gary Ferguson of Plano, IL and several...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Stein
Mar 20, 2013
Gerald A. “Jerry” Stein, 81, of Plano, IL passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Oswego, IL. Jerry was born June 13, 1931 in Sandwich, IL, the son of William “Bill” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Mansfield) Stein. He earned his Eagle Scout Badge along with eight other Plano Boy Scouts, which was unprecedented up to that date. He graduated from Plano...
Howard E. Weatherly
Mar 15, 2013
Howard E. Weatherly, 78, of Earlville, IL, formerly of Edom, TX, passed away, Friday, March 15, 2013 at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 24, 1934 in Clarksville, TX the son of Ben and Lila (Marshall) Weatherly. He married Janice L. Hansen on July 12, 1958 in Fort Worth, TX. He...
Gaydeen J. Gilkerson
Mar 12, 2013
Gaydeen J. Gilkerson, 64, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, IL. She was born August 5, 1948 in Oakland, CA the daughter of Harry and Joyce (Keenan) Crocker. She was married to Carl D. Gilkerson for 22 years. She was a member of the Sandwich Moose Lodge. Gaydeen (Candy Lady) was...
Elizabeth J. Croyle
Mar 10, 2013
Elizabeth J. Croyle, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born April 5, 1928 in Oak Park, IL the daughter of Ruben and Josephine (Lomanto) Salvatori. She married Glenn R. Croyle on January 7, 1956 in Forest Park, IL. She is survived by two sons, Michael R. (Charlene)...
Kathryn E. "Katie" Tellefson
Mar 4, 2013
Kathryn E. “Katie” Tellefson, 71, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, March 04, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family and her pastor. She was born July 17, 1941 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Howard and Mary Louise (Russell) Kuppler. She married Norman Rhodes in 1959 in Somonauk, IL and after his death she later married Don...
