Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Annie C. Gunderson
Feb 25, 2012
Annie C. Gunderson, 81, of Sandwich, formerly of Leland, IL passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born October 15, 1930 in Sandwich, IL the daughter Harry and Kate (Himmelburger) Stoudt Sr. She married Graham Gunderson. Annie was formerly employed at C.T.S. Knights in Sandwich for many years. She managed the Leland...
Lerry Decker
Feb 23, 2012
Larry Decker passed away on February 23, 2012, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on September 15, 1935. Larry was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine, and three children, Kathy, Barry, Judilyn; his twin brother Terry, his parents, Clarice and Allan Decker, and his second wife, Dolores. He is survived by his son, Brian (Barb) Decker, three grandchildren,...
Mavis E. "Mazie" Walton
Feb 19, 2012
Mavis E. “Mazie” Walton, 89, of Aurora, IL passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Countryside Health Care Center in Aurora. She was born September 27, 1922 in Earlville, IL, the daughter of Glen and Margaret (McLachlan) Maloy. She married Robert Walton on September on September 24, 1961 in Monroe, WI. She was very active in the Sandwich community prior...
Annabelle "Ann" Underwood
Feb 18, 2012
Annabelle “Ann” Underwood of Somonauk, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born September 21, 1931 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Russell and Josephine (Trulock) Olinger. She married Richard S. Underwood on August 20, 1953 in Galesburg, IL. She graduated from Abingdon High School and Western Illinois University...
Dorothy C. Gunderson
Feb 13, 2012
Dorothy C. Gunderson, 84, of DeKalb, IL passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Bethany Health Care in DeKalb. She was born November 10, 1927 in Newark, IL the daughter of Helmar and Inger (Mickelson) Hanson. She married Kenneth Gunderson on May 6, 1953 in Plano, IL. She loved to sew, cook and spend time with her family. She is...
Robert Wayne Robbins
Feb 11, 2012
Robert Wayne Robbins, 48, of Ottawa, IL passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his son’s home. He was born April 15, 1963 in Poor Valley, Virginia the son of John Bailey and Barbara (Harris) Robbins. He enjoyed cooking and was an excellent chef. He is survived by his son Eric Robbins of Ottawa, IL; five brothers, Rev. John Paul...
Ila Jean Roche
Feb 5, 2012
Ila Jean Roche, 95, of Yorkville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville. She was born February 6, 1916 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Arthur and Fern (Vankirk) Wade. She married Clarence Roche in Yorkville. She was a member of the Plano American Legion, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day...
William B. Hindle
Feb 2, 2012
William B. Hindle, 86, of Earlville, IL passed away, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his home. He was born March 2, 1925 in LaSalle, IL the son of Bert and Stella (Hanson) Hindle. He married Mary Louise Swayze on March 2, 1946 in LaSalle, IL. He was a member of Earlville United Methodist Church in Earlville. He farmed in the...
Brad Scott Perrot
Jan 29, 2012
Brad Scott Perrot, 52, of Yorkville, IL passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home. He was born January 28, 1960 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Allen and Diane (Rowlee) Perrot. He graduated from Somonauk High School in 1978 and Aurora Barber College in 1980. He was employed by Lee’s Barber Shop in Naperville for 32 years. He...
Ronald R. Mcglasson
Jan 29, 2012
Ronald R. McGlasson, 68, of Sheridan, IL passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora. He was born February 8, 1943 in Pittsfield, IL, the son of Virgil and Frances (Duff) McGlasson. He married Josephine Harrell on December 24, 1971 in Plano, IL. He was a Veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Dale W. Briggs
Jan 25, 2012
Dale W. Briggs, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born August 9, 1938 in Canton, IL the son of Fred and Jessie (Green) Briggs. He was an avid sports fan, especially a diehard Phillies fan. Dale enjoyed traveling, and being a US Army Veteran. He retired from...
Richard C. Wasson
Jan 24, 2012
Richard C. Wasson, 73, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. He was born July 24, 1938 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph and Edna (Short) Wasson. He married Julie Harte on August 20, 2000 in Somonauk. He was a member of Somonauk Baptist Church. Richard was a Somonauk and Sandwich...
Diana Lokey
Jan 21, 2012
Heaven is rejoicing! Diana ( Dissell) Lokey 88, of DeKalb, Illinois was promoted to glory on Saturday January 21, 2012 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb. She was born October 30, 1923 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander William and Diana (Plante) Dissell. She married the love of her life, Paul R. Lokey, on April 29,...
Tonja R. Krapausky Gonzalez
Jan 20, 2012
Tonja R. (Krapausky) Gonzalez, 41 of Sandwich, IL passed away, Friday, January 20, 2012 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born December 21, 1970 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Nancy Irene (Cunz) Krapausky. She married Rafael Gonzalez on May 14, 2011 in Sandwich, IL. She enjoyed the time she spent with her beloved husband, her family...
Philip L. Turner
Jan 18, 2012
Philip L. Turner, 67, of Plano, passed away January 18, 2012 from injuries sustained in a house fire. He was born September 25, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Clarence and Virginia (Parker) Turner. He is survived by one son, P. Brent Turner of Canton, MA and one daughter, Leslie (Russell) Lekberg of Alton, IL, 3 grandsons and one brother...
Mavis Irene Carr Legner
Jan 16, 2012
Mavis Irene Carr Legner, 87, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Monday, January 16, 2012 at her residence in Sandwich. She was born October 13, 1924 in Somonauk, IL the daughter of Harold and Elsie (Goldman) Carr. She married William F. Legner on November 22, 1947 in Sandwich, IL. She was a member of Federated Church of Sandwich, American Legion Auxilary...
Margaret L. Reuter
Jan 14, 2012
Margaret L. Reuter, 88, of Somonauk, IL passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her home in Somonauk. She was born December 4, 1923 in Palatine Twp., Illinois, the daughter of Elmer C. and Luella (Bruns) Plote. She married Elmer F. Reuter on February 20, 1943 in Barrington, IL. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church of Somonauk...
Marjorie J. Lucas
Jan 12, 2012
Marjorie J. Lucas, 69, of Yorkville, IL passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 25, 1942 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of John and Martha (Johnson) Littlefair. She was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL. She was employed at Western Electric in Montgomery, IL, for over 15...
Robert C. Shermer
Jan 12, 2012
Dr. Robert C. Shermer Ph.D., 78, of Sandwich, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Provena Mercy Medical Center and is now in His presence. Dr. Shermer was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris, to whom he was married over fifty years, his parents Reverend Robert and Mildred...
David P. Jennings
Jan 10, 2012
David P. Jennings, 59, of DeKalb, IL passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at his residence in DeKalb. He was born July 9, 1952 in Pittsburg, PA the son of John R. and Dorothy M. (Campbell) Jennings. He was survived by two sisters, Barbara L. Jennings of El Paso TX, Laural (Nicholas) Beyer of Millington IL; two brothers, John R....
