Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
James J. Hess
Nov 12, 2011
James J. Hess, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away Saturday, November 11, 2011 at Countryside Care Centre in Aurora. He was born June 6, 1932 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Gordon W. and Florence Anna (Rumney) Hess. He married Denise L. Towne on August 1, 1981 in DeKalb, IL. When James was in high school he was employed for...
George R. Smith
Nov 7, 2011
George R. Smith, 57, of Leland, Illinois passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home in Leland. He was born May 19, 1954 in Mendota, IL the son of August W. and Elda E. (Cook) Smith Sr. He worked as a truck driver in the area for several companies. He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Logston of Ottawa,...
Gertrude J. Dienst
Nov 2, 2011
Gertrude J. Dienst, 93, of Somonauk, IL passed away, Wednesday, November 2, 2011. She was born February 3, 1918 in Sheridan, IL the daughter of Bernard and Olga Johnson. She graduated from Sheridan High School and Aurora Metropolitan Business College. She married Dale W. Dienst on February 1, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk. She and Dale enjoyed...
Cedric S. Fatland
Oct 31, 2011
Cedric S. Fatland, 91, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born April 19, 1920 in Sandwich the son of Cyrus O. and Abbie (Peterson) Fatland. He married Elizabeth M. Osland on October 5, 1945 in Sandwich. Cedric enjoyed farming all of his life, livestock, auctions, horse racing and...
James R. Pfau
Oct 30, 2011
James R. Pfau, 60, of Serena, Illinois passed away, Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born February 18, 1951 in Streator, IL, the son of Robert and Gladys (Nagel) Pfau. He married Susan M. Wiley on July 29, 1972 in Earlville, IL. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wedron....
Mary Lou Gleason
Oct 28, 2011
Mary Lou Gleason (nee Burke), 73, of Leland IL passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born September 5, 1938 in Streator, IL the daughter of James David and Luella (Bedeker) Burke. She married Richard M. Gleason in April 1967 in Chicago, IL. She retired from being the secretary to the President of...
Richard L. Avery
Oct 27, 2011
Richard L. Avery, 59, of Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his home in Morris. He was born December 30, 1951 in Galesburg, IL the son of Rex and Barbara (Hunt) Avery. Rick had strong faith, love for his sons and grandchildren, and was an avid sports fan - especially high school athletics. He is...
Orland W. Mcallister
Oct 25, 2011
Orland W. McAllister, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandwich, IL. He was born January 10, 1925 in Waterman, IL, the son of J. Russell and Gladys (Keene) McAllister. He attended University of Illinois until joining the United States Army, serving during WWII from 1943 until 1946. He...
Sue C. Livingston
Oct 20, 2011
Sue C. Livingston, 73, of Yorkville, IL passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Provena Mercy Hospital in Aurora. She was born March 15, 1938 in Sheridan, IL the daughter of Lawrence and Cathryn (Blakely) Orstead. She married Gene L. Livingston on August 22, 1964 in Aurora, IL. She is survived by her husband, Gene, of Yorkville, IL; two daughters,...
Clifton Ray Dean Smith
Oct 19, 2011
Clifton Ray Dean Smith, 71, of Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora. He was born January 17, 1940 in Kentucky the son of Duff and Mamie (Dicken) Smith. He married Betty Jean Roche on March 3, 1962 in Yorkville, IL. Ray enjoyed fishing, antique furniture and going to auctions. He really enjoyed...
Joseph Alan Bebar
Oct 14, 2011
Joseph Alan Bebar, Jr. 41, of Plano, IL passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2011 and is now at peace with his Creator. He was born March 11, 1970 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Joseph and Nancy (Hintz) Bebar. He graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1989. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving from...
Edwin Joseph Carey, M.D.
Oct 9, 2011
win Joseph Carey, M.D., 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 9, 2011 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago surrounded by his family. He was born August 6, 1926 in Joliet, IL to Dr. John Francis and Frances Powers Carey. He was brother to John Francis, William, David, and Cheryl. Dr. Carey was a veteran of World War...
Kenneth M. Anderson
Sep 29, 2011
Kenneth M. Anderson, 91, of Somonauk, IL passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Michaelson Health Center at the Holmstad in Batavia. He was born January 1, 1920 in Newark, IL the son of George and Annie (Johnson) Anderson. He married Mary Prebil on July 9, 1945 in Rosewell, NM. Ken farmed all of his life initially near Plattville and...
Garretta Q. Ehmke
Sep 26, 2011
Garretta Q. Ehmke, 99, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born February 29, 1912 near Shabbona, IL, the daughter of James and Florence (Davenport) Little. She grew up in Lovells, Michigan and Aurora, Illinois. She graduated from Aurora East High School in 1931, and worked in the office...
Ronald G. Rumney
Sep 25, 2011
Ronald G. Rumney, 58, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his home. He was born August 24, 1953 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Robert and Rosetta (Anderson) Rumney. He married his high school sweetheart, Becky Johnson on July 14, 1973 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk. They were married for 38 years. Ron was...
Kenneth J. Huff
Sep 18, 2011
Kenneth Jacob Huff, 88, of Waterman, IL passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Jabez Elder Care in Somonauk, IL. He was born May 29, 1923 in DeKalb, IL the son of Orval and Mae (Jacob) Huff. He married Leota Mae Cunz on November 13, 1948 in Somonauk, IL. They have lived and farmed in rural Waterman on the Huff...
Darlene Ann Hubbard
Sep 14, 2011
Darlene Ann Hubbard, 80, of Rockford, IL (and formerly from Somonauk, IL) died September 14, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family after suffering from several brain tumors. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend. She was born October 10, 1930 in Morris, IL. Predeceased by her parents, Fred and Mabel Volden and sister, Donna Mae...
Elaine Olsen
Sep 13, 2011
Elaine Olsen, 81, of Lake Holiday Sandwich, IL formerly of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born April 6, 1930 in Tiskilwa, IL the daughter of Otto and Neva (Zink) Anderson. She married Harold E. Olsen on February 20, 1955 in Buda, IL. She taught music in Earlville Schools...
Richard J. Schlagel
Sep 9, 2011
Richard J. Schlagel, 83, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at his home in Somonauk surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 16, 1927 in Chicago, IL the son of George and Valeria (Schermann) Schlagel. He married Gertrude Betz on September 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL. He was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Ruth Worsley
Sep 2, 2011
Ruth Worsley, 97 of Sandwich, formerly of Earlville, IL passed away, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandwich. She was born January 31, 1914 in Utica, IL, the daughter of John and Margaret (Wylie) Anderson. She married Charles Worsley on April 6, 1935 in Peoria, IL. She is survived by one son, Charles (Cynthia)...
