Patricia M. Stark - 88
3/1/1923 - 1/28/2012

Chicago, IL - Patricia M. Stark age 88 of Chicago, IL, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Saturday January 28, 2012 in the Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born March 1, 1923 in Lincoln, IL and was the daughter of Dennis and Alice (Deane) Neylon. She attended St. Mary’s School in West Chicago, and then gradu ... View Item

Betty L. Mascal-Senteney - 85
11/16/1926 - 1/24/2012

DeKalb, IL - Betty L. Mascal-Senteney age 85 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday January 24, 2012 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on November 16, 1926 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of Arthur Franklin Simmons and Ethel Shepherd Simmons. Betty graduated from Kankakee High School ... View Item

Dr. Paul Yamber O.D. - 86
2/11/1925 - 1/14/2012

DeKalb, IL - Dr. Paul Yamber O.D., 86, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2012. All of his children were at his side along with other loved ones. Paul was born February 11, 1925 in West Wyoming, PA, the son of Michael and Mary Yamber. Paul graduated from West Wyoming High School in June, 1943 and ... View Item

Carol C. Fenwick - 81
11/5/1930 - 12/26/2011

DeKalb, IL - Carol C. Fenwick age 81 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday December 26, 2011 in her residence in DeKalb. She was born November 5, 1930 in Plankinton, South Dakota to Carl Rudolph and Emma (Stoddard) Carlson. More importantly, she was born again from atheism into God’s family April 7th 1950, when she received Jesus as ... View Item

Muerita B. Young - 86
8/18/1925 - 12/26/2011

Sycamore, IL - Muerita B. Young 86 of Sycamore died Monday December 26, 2011 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. She was born August 18, 1925 in Maple Park, IL and was the daughter of James and Margaret (Egan) Butler. Muerita graduated from DeKalb High School in 1943. She married Donald R. Young on July 7, 19 ... View Item

Evelyn M. Irving - 90
7/28/1921 - 12/17/2011

DeKalb, IL - Evelyn M. Irving, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday December 17, 2011 surrounded by her family and friends. She courageously battled COPD for many years and was able to maintain a positive outlook throughout. She was blessed with a great attitude, strong Swiss heritage and living independently her ... View Item

Jane A Williams - 65
4/27/1946 - 12/11/2011

DeKalb, IL - Jane A Williams born on April 27, 1946 Jane grew up in Wausau, WI, and graduated from Wausau High School in 1964. She moved to Illinois in 1970. She and Carol Sturm were together for 32 years and were joined in a Civil Union on Sept. 21, 2011. Jane was a happy person who enjoyed life and people. Jane has one s ... View Item

Janice Kay (Armes) Hayes - 73
5/29/1938 - 12/8/2011

DeKalb, IL - Janice Kay (Armes) Hayes, 73, of Malta, IL died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends after a struggle with lung disease. She was born May 29, 1938 in southern Illinois, the daughter of Delmar and Vonda Lee (Flannigan) Armes. Janice graduated from DeKalb High School in 1956 an ... View Item

Elma C. Askins - 75
6/3/1936 - 12/4/2011

DeKalb, IL - Elma C. Askins 75, of DeKalb passed away on Sunday December 4, 2011 at home. She was born in India and was the daughter of Henry and Barbara E. (Barry) Millard-Spencer. Elma was educated in England. Moving here in 1961 from South Carolina, Elma was a LPN at Sycamore Hospital, she then went to ... View Item

Y. Nancy Mustari - 79
9/26/1932 - 11/28/2011

DeKalb, IL - Y. Nancy Mustari, much loved wife of Dr. Louis F. Mustari (DeKalb, IL); much loved mother of Gino Mustari (Cardiff, CA), Elisa Mustari (Mahomet, IL), and Nina (Joe) Japuntich (Geneva, IL); treasured grandmother of Francesca (Shad) Thielman (Cardiff, CA), Jon and Christina Japuntich (Geneva, IL); dearest great-gran ... View Item

Joseph Schmidt - 73
9/27/1938 - 11/21/2011

Dekalb, IL - Joseph Schmidt 73, of DeKalb died Monday November 21, 2011 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. He was born September 27, 1938 in Romania; he was the son of Bernhard and Barbara (Schneider) Schmidt. Joseph graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago. He married Paulette Ann Goebel in Chicago on June 8, 1963 and ... View Item

Viola Bloyd - 68
12/2/1942 - 11/15/2011

DeKalb, IL - Viola Bloyd age 68 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday November 15, 2011 in the Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday November 26, 2011 at 10:00 am till 11:30 am, a memorial service will follow at 11:30 am in the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-F ... View Item

W. Dee Palmer - 97
9/7/1914 - 11/13/2011

DeKalb, IL - W. Dee Palmer passed away peacefully at home in Sycamore surrounded by family on Sunday, November 13 after a brief illness. Born September 7, 1914 in DeKalb the son of C.H. and Zola Palmer. He is survived by his loving companion, Janette Jones, two sons, Roger (Marcia) Palmer and Gary (Barbara) Palmer both of ... View Item

Betty Cone Marsh - 88
10/28/1923 - 11/12/2011

DeKalb, IL - Betty Cone Marsh age 88 of DeKalb, IL died on Saturday November 12, 2011 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest. Born on October 28, 1923 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Norman and Ann (Zeller) Stephens and raised by her grandparents Frank and Anna Zeller. Betty was married to the late ... View Item

Wesley E. Elliott - 82
3/30/1929 - 11/1/2011

DeKalb, IL - Wesley E. Elliott age 82 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday November 1, 2011 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on March 30, 1929 in Kirkland, IL, he was the son of George and Bertha (Plapp) Elliott. Wesley was a farmer most of his life, but most recently he was employed by Jewel-Osco in DeKalb where he wa ... View Item

Patricia Ann Brown - 83
7/27/1928 - 10/31/2011

DeKalb, IL - Patricia Ann Brown age 83 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday October 31, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on July 27, 1928 in West Dundee, IL, she was the daughter of Patrick F. and Elsie Mae (Krich) Coffey. Patricia was Registered Nurse, working at Sherman Hospital in Elgin for m ... View Item

Barbara Marie Yamber - 82
9/4/1929 - 10/16/2011

DeKalb, IL - Barbara Marie Yamber, 82, of DeKalb, died peacefully at home October 16, 2011 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in DeKalb on September 4, 1929, the daughter of Lester and Priscilla Cook. She graduated from DeKalb Township High School and attended Northern Illinois Teacher’s College. Barbara rece ... View Item

Mustafa, Mian Ghulam - 87
9/15/1925 - 10/15/2011

DeKalb, IL - Mustafa, Mian Ghulam, Age 87, of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in his DeKalb residence. Mian was born on September 15, 1925 in Lahore, Pakistan. He was united in marriage to Muneer Begum in Pakistan, and they began a lifelong partnership. Before moving to the United States in 1988, Mian was ... View Item

Ryan Matthew Dillon - 28
8/4/1983 - 10/6/2011

DeKalb, IL - Ryan Matthew Dillon 28, died Thursday October 6, 2011 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born in Easton, MD August 4, 1983 to Dennis and Sharon (Cox) Dillon. Ryan graduated from Morris Community High School in 2001. He is survived by his mother: Sharon of DeKalb; Sister: Nicole Dillon of Farmin ... View Item

Kay F. Hickey - 69
3/17/1942 - 9/26/2011

Malta, IL - Kay F. Hickey age 69 of Malta, IL, died on Monday September 26, 2011 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1942 in DeKalb, IL; she was the daughter of Michael and Frances (Fenner) Ridulph Jr. A proud native of Sycamore, she married her high school sweet heart, Larry E. Hick ... View Item

Frances Lorraine Fitzgerald - 82
10/9/1928 - 9/13/2011

Dekalb, IL - Frances Lorraine Fitzgerald age 82, born October 9, 1928 in Lee Township, Illinois died September 13, 2011 in Hastings, Minnesota. Fran was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick), her parents Margaret and Paul Snyder, brothers Earl, Limon and Henry, sisters Elaine, Dorothy and Maxine. Fran is survived by ... View Item

Ermadell M. Gherity - 82
8/4/1929 - 8/25/2011

Kingston, IL - Ermadell M. Gherity age 82 of Kingston, IL, died on Thursday August 25, 2011 in her residence in Kingston. Born on August 4, 1929 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of William and Frances (Buday) Borsky. Ermadell was married to James A. Gherity on June 18, 1955 in Detroit, MI. She was the secretary for the De ... View Item

Jennie Mancuso-Egland - 102
2/20/1909 - 8/22/2011

DeKalb, IL - Jennie Mancuso-Egland 102, of DeKalb died Monday August 22, 2011 at Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center. Born on February 20, 1909 in Corleone, Sicily, she was the daughter of Michael and Josephine (Vivona) Ridulph. Jennie was married to the late John Mancuso on July 6, 1929 in DeKalb, he preceded her in death o ... View Item

Joseph Walter Henning - 28
8/11/1983 - 8/19/2011

DeKalb, IL - Joseph Walter Henning , 28, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2011, in DeKalb, Ill. He was born Aug. 11, 1983, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., the son of Walt and Jean (Oemig) Henning. Joe was a 2002 graduate of Chippewa Falls High School where he participated in wrestling and football. He went on to attend Norther ... View Item

Robert Lester Baird - 68
12/1/1942 - 8/7/2011

DeKalb, IL - Robert Lester Baird age 68 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday August 7, 2011 in the Bethany Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born on December 1, 1942 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Claude L. and Anna J. (Ebbesen) Baird. Robert was a handy man by trade, and could do anything with his hands. He was a life lo ... View Item

Walter R. Kaster - 69
5/24/1942 - 8/6/2011

DeKalb, IL - Walter R. Kaster 69, of DeKalb died Saturday August 6, 2011 at The Atrium in Rockford, IL. He was born May 24, 1942 in Ada, MN and was the son of John and Alvina (Ahmann) Kaster. He married Mary Jo Clark on August 22, 1964 at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, IL. Walter graduated from Beloit Catholic H ... View Item

Justin W. Hernandez - 27
5/26/1984 - 8/3/2011

DeKalb, IL - Justin W. Hernandez 27, of DeKalb, IL died Wednesday August 3, 2011 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. He was born May 26, 1984 in DeKalb and was the son of Sixto P. Hernandez Jr. and Theresa L. Wayman. He married Thomazine “Niki Stillson on November 10, 2010 at Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, NV. J ... View Item

Vincent A. Hayes - 88
9/14/1922 - 7/27/2011

DeKalb, IL - Vincent A. Hayes 88, of DeKalb died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. He was born September 14, 1922 in DeKalb and was the son of Arnold and Agnes (Lindeberg) Hayes. He was married to the late Lorraine A. Harrington on September 21, 1947 in DeKalb, IL. She preceded him in death on Septe ... View Item

Margaret E. Lutz - 87
12/13/1923 - 7/10/2011

DeKalb, IL - Margaret E. Lutz age 87 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday July 10, 2011 at the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on December 13, 1923 in Corydon, IN, she was the daughter of Ezra and Hazel (Hudson) Kopp. Margaret was married to the late Russell Hyde on September 5, 1946 in Mississippi, he prec ... View Item

Winnifred B. Sparrow - 91
4/25/1920 - 7/10/2011

Rockford, IL - Winnifred B. Sparrow age 91 of Rockford, IL, died on Sunday July 10, 2011 in her residence in Rockford. Winnifred was born on April 25, 1920 in Sioux City, IA, she was the daughter of Michael and Winnifred (Kirby) Brennan. Winnifred was married to the late Guy T. Sparrow on May 26, 1945 in St. Patrick Cathedral ... View Item

Patricia A. Carlson - 73
8/1/1937 - 7/4/2011

DeKalb, IL - Patricia A. Carlson age 73 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday July 4, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on August 1, 1937 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Anna (Meigs) Sohne. Pat was married to the late Richard A. Carlson Sr. on May 5, 1956 in DeKalb, IL; he prece ... View Item

Shirleyanne R. Stone - 87
5/24/1924 - 6/8/2011

DeKalb, IL - Shirleyanne R. Stone, 87, beloved wife for 52 years of Abraham, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She was born May 24, 1924 in New York City, the daughter of Phillip and Rose (Zumper) Rickman. Shirleyanne volunteered in DeKalb at the American Red Cross and Elder C ... View Item

Jeanne Marie Molitor Thelen - 82
12/8/1928 - 6/6/2011

DeKalb, IL - Jeanne Marie Molitor Thelen died June 6, 2011, after a 30 year battle with stage IV breast cancer. Born December 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Josephine and Henry Baxley. She graduated from Maryknoll Academy and St. Clement’s High School and then attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL and majored in bo ... View Item

Douglas W. Allen - 33
11/17/1977 - 5/31/2011

DeKalb, IL - Douglas W. Allen age 33 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday May 31, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on November 17, 1977 in Belvidere, IL, he was the son of Douglas A. Allen and Debra A. Poe. Doug was married to the former Lyndsy Protano on September 23, 2010 in Sycamore. Doug w ... View Item

Patricia A. Lawler - 69
8/19/1941 - 5/21/2011

DeKalb, IL - Patricia A. Lawler age 69 of Sycamore, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, went to be with her lord on Saturday May 21, 2011 at the Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on August 19, 1941 in DeKalb, she was the daughter of Thomas P. and Opal L. (Nelson) Lawler. Pat was a cashi ... View Item

John T. Tyner - 85
3/16/1926 - 5/20/2011

DeKalb, IL - John T. Tyner age 85 of DeKalb, IL. died on Friday May 20th, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on March 16, 1926 in Chicago, IL, He was the son of Walter and Emily Tyner (Defner). John was married to Lucia Pistilli on May 26, 1951 in Glenview, IL. He was a retired editor of magazine ... View Item

Helen M. Goff - 88
6/2/1922 - 5/5/2011

DeKalb, IL - Helen M. Goff age 88 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday May 5, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on June 2, 1922 in Homer, IL, she was the daughter of Clell and Zoe Clutter. Helen was married to the late Gilbert J. “Dick” Goff on August 2, 1942 in DeKalb. He preceded her in dea ... View Item

Sharon E. Babros - 60
6/5/1950 - 4/25/2011

Maple Park, IL - Sharon E. Babros age 60 of Maple Park, IL, died on Monday April 25, 2011 in her residence. Born on June 5, 1950 in Kenosha, WI, she was the daughter of Edward and Martha (Schindler) Babros. She was married to the late Paul Sauber on February 2, 1972 in Wisconsin; he preceded her in death on Septembe ... View Item

Waunita Lay - 91
3/18/1920 - 4/24/2011

DeKalb, IL - Waunita Lay age 91 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday April 24, 2011 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on March 18, 1920 in Chillicothe, IL, she was the daughter of Floyd and Leatha (Cutlip) Allen. Waunita was married to the late George T. Lay on October 4, 1947 in DeKalb; he preceded her ... View Item

Angela “Angie” K. Pavelich - 48
6/28/1962 - 4/17/2011

Geneva, IL - Angela “Angie” K. Pavelich 48, of Geneva, IL died April 17, 2011 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. Born June 28, 1962 in DeKalb, IL to George “Junie” and Shirley (Nelson) Pavelich. Angela graduated from DeKalb High School in 1980 and went on to Northern Illinois University and received a Bachelor’s degree ... View Item

Burdette W. Rainwater - 74
5/5/1938 - 4/17/2011

DeKalb, IL - Burdette W. Rainwater, age 74, DeKalb, IL, died Sunday April 17, 2011, in The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. He was born May 5, 1938 in Lafayette Township, IL; the son of Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Alexander) Rainwater. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School. Burdette married Jo Anne S ... View Item

Wayne L. Cook - 90
12/30/1920 - 3/30/2011

DeKalb, IL - Wayne L. Cook-WWII Veteran of DeKalb IL died March 30, 2011 at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center. Born 12.30.1920 in Nevada, Iowa the son of Virgil and Mabel (Livermore) Cook. Wayne was active in all sports and spent a great deal of time in Boy Scouting activities. He graduated from DeKalb High Schoo ... View Item

Helen Mary Antonsen - 96
12/12/1914 - 3/25/2011

DeKalb, IL - Helen Mary Antonsen 96 of Simi Valley, CA formerly of DeKalb, IL. Loving mother of Patricia McNew of Rockford, IL and Sandra (Ted) Schmid of Simi Valley, CA passed away in Thousand Oaks, CA on March 25, 2011. Besides her daughters, Helen is survived by six grandchildren: Tammy (Mark) Heller of Arvada, CO; Kelly ... View Item

William Nolan Duffy - 90
2/2/1921 - 3/21/2011

DeKalb, IL - On March 21, 2011 Nolan Duffy, son of William Duffy and Ruth Nolan Duffy, passed away at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his loving family at his passing. Nolan was born on February 2, 1921 and raised in Waterman, IL. He was a proud farmer and continued his family’s legacy working on the origina ... View Item

Bonnie E. Swanson - 65
5/21/1945 - 2/28/2011

DeKalb, IL - Bonnie E. Swanson age 65 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday February 28, 2011 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Born on May 21, 1945 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Allan and Mary (Shelton) Swanson. Bonnie had worked for Del Monte as their office clerk for several years. Bonnie then went to work ... View Item

Michael William Carr - 61
1/27/1950 - 2/20/2011

DeKalb, IL - Michael William Carr 61, beloved son, father, brother, grandpa and friend died at home on Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Artesia, New Mexico. Mike was born on January 27, 1950 in DeKalb, IL to Leo "Mike" Carr and Mary (Runnells) Carr. Mike is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Warren Hardy- Artesia, N ... View Item

Louise M. Ball - 95
11/1/1915 - 2/7/2011

DeKalb, IL - Louise M. Ball, 95, of DeKalb, passed away early Monday morning at The DeKalb County Nursing Home. Louise was born on November 1, 1915, in DeKalb, IL, to Michael and Ella Malone. She graduated from DeKalb High School and went on to study home economics at The University of Illinois. She worked for many years in ... View Item

Rino C. Stefani - 99
7/1/1911 - 2/1/2011

DeKalb, IL - Rino C. Stefani 99, of DeKalb died Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore. He was born July 1, 1911 in DeKalb to Bernardo and Cessina (Valentina) Stefani. Rino graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1929 and attended NIU for one year. He married Katherine I. Kieffe October 17, 194 ... View Item

Frances Jean Hunger - 79
1/26/1932 - 1/30/2011

DeKalb, IL - Frances Jean Hunger 79, of DeKalb died Sunday January 20, 2011 at Pine Acres Rehab and nursing center. She was born January 26, 1932 to Ralph and Lillian (Spooner) Shepardson. Frances married William A. Hunger Jr. on June 27 1965. She is survived by brother; Richard (Jean) Shepardson of DeKalb an ... View Item

Stella Nehring - 87
9/27/1923 - 1/30/2011

DeKalb, IL - Stella Nehring 87, of Hinckley died Sunday January 30, 2011 at home. She was born September 27, 1923 to Charles and Anna (Kachinsky) Sipavich in DeKalb. Stella married Ronald E. Nehring June 6, 1943 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2010. Stella grew up in DeKalb and when she mar ... View Item

Mary Irene Kivisto - 86
7/7/1924 - 1/8/2011

DeKalb, IL - Mary Irene Kivisto age 86 of DeKalb, IL, on Saturday January 8, 2011 in her residence in DeKalb. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Amboy, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Mary (McGlynn) O’Hare. Irene graduated from Mercy Nursing School in 1945 and worked at both DeKalb Public Hospital and St. Mar ... View Item

Elizabeth “Lib” Caroline Lane - 98
1/23/1912 - 1/4/2011

DeKalb, IL - Elizabeth “Lib” Caroline Lane, 98, of DeKalb, Ill., a professor of physical education at Northern Illinois University from 1954 to 1982, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at home in DeKalb. At NIU, she initiated NIU’s physical therapy program and introduced cadaver anatomy courses. She taught kinesiology, body m ... View Item

Robert M. Bjelk - 90
1/29/1920 - 1/3/2011

DeKalb, IL - Robert M. Bjelk age 90 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday January 3, 2011 in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab Center in DeKalb. Born on January 29, 1920 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Nels and Mollie (Larson) Bjelk. Bob was married to the former Shirley Seitzinger on July 30, 1948, she preceded him death in 1986. ... View Item

Audrey M. Sheehan - 84
2/22/1926 - 1/1/2011

Rochelle, IL - Audrey M. Sheehan, 84, of Rochelle died on Saturday January 1, 2011 at her home, surrounded by family. A private Mass for the family will take place at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. A private family burial will take place in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. ... View Item

John C. Tomme - 80
6/29/1930 - 12/29/2010

DeKalb, IL - John C. Tomme 80, of DeKalb, IL, passed away on December 29, 2010. John was born on June 29, 1930, in Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and also held a PhD. Degree from the University of Paris – Sorbonne. John served honorably as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. John’s professional career ... View Item

Mary Ann Brantley - 64
9/29/1946 - 12/17/2010

DeKalb, IL - Mary Ann Brantley age 64 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday December 17, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital after complications from pneumonia and cancer. She was born on September 29, 1946 in DeKalb, IL and was the daughter of George Fagenbush and her mother June E. (McNeely) and step-father Robert P. Capehart. ... View Item

Pota Cheris - 94
11/16/1916 - 12/14/2010

DeKalb, IL - Pota Cheris age 94 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday December 14, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born on November 16, 1916 in Messinia, Greece, and was the daughter of Elias and Eleni (Adamapoulos) Horemiotes. Pota was married to the late Peter Cheris on June 28, 1958 i ... View Item

Helen Jane (Beckman) Fish - 93
12/5/1917 - 12/5/2010

DeKalb, IL - Helen Jane (Beckman) Fish was born December 5, 1917, the daughter of Rudolph and Jennie (Brown) Beckman in Buffalo, NY. Helen attended the public schools in Buffalo graduating from Bennett High School. After high school Helen attended Deaconess School of Nursing graduating in 1940. She then secured a position as a ... View Item

Valpa (Krone) Spratt - 98
4/4/1912 - 12/5/2010

DeKalb, IL - Valpa (Krone) Spratt age 98 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday December 5, 2010 in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab. Center in DeKalb. Born on April 4, 1912 in Walnut, IL, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Heathman) Krone. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1930. She married Lloyd Spratt on Dece ... View Item

Robert L Jackson - 68
12/27/1941 - 12/2/2010

DeKalb, IL - Robert L Jackson, 68, a long time resident of DeKalb died December 2 in Kingwood, TX. Born December 27, 1941, he was the son of Roy W. and Myrtle (Carey) Jackson. He served his country in the Marine Corp for 4 years, serving in Vietnam. He also was a laborer in Chicago as well as worked many years at NIU ... View Item

Dorothy Ann Bishop - 78
3/12/1932 - 11/8/2010

DeKalb, IL - Dorothy Ann Bishop, who coached two generations of competitive debaters and taught thousands of students, died peacefully at her home in DeKalb, Illinois, on Monday, November 8, 2010. The cause of death was cancer of the liver, according to her husband Jim. She was 78 years old. Born in Commerce, OK, on ... View Item

Valeria Z. Smith - 96
11/23/1913 - 11/8/2010

DeKalb, IL - Valeria Z. Smith age 96 of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Monday November 8, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on November 23, 1913 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Pauline M. (Masilunas) Zelnis. Valeria was married to the late G. B. “Bud” Smith on August 16, 19 ... View Item

Marianne Thorson - 95
8/20/1915 - 11/2/2010

DeKalb, IL - Marianne Thorson age 95 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday November 2, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Born on August 20, 1915 in Galva, IL, she was the daughter of Arvid R. and Frances (Peterson) Granquist. Marianne was married to the late O. Lewis Thorson on November 7, 1942 in Chicago, ... View Item

Wayne Houston Dailey - 64
7/27/1946 - 11/2/2010

DeKalb, IL - Wayne Houston Dailey, 64, passed away November 2, 2010 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. He was born July 27, 1946 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Houston Dailey and Alice Bardmess. Wayne retired from the Suter Company in 2007. He married Elizabeth Ann Norris May 28, 2000. He was an avid fisherman and loved ... View Item

Claudia Melendez - 70
2/18/1940 - 10/30/2010

DeKalb, IL - Claudia Melendez 70, of DeKalb died Saturday October 30, 2010 at her home. She was born in Mexico on February 18, 1940 to Lorenzo and Aurora (Alvarez) Jordan. Claudia was married to the late Benito Melendez Sr.; he preceded her in death on March 26, 1998. Claudia had lived in the DeKalb community f ... View Item

James R. Bell - 88
6/18/1922 - 10/15/2010

DeKalb, IL - James R. Bell (Jim), 88, of DeKalb passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2010 at his home. James Russell Bell Jr. was born on June 18, 1922 in Sterling, Illinois to James R. Bell Sr. and Annabel Clara Kurns. He graduated from East Aurora High School in 1940. Jim married Yvonne Helble Landry. They ... View Item

Angela F. Lamphear - 54
7/22/1956 - 10/14/2010

South Beloit, IL - Angela F. Lamphear age 54 of South Beloit, IL, died on Thursday October 14, 2010 in her residence in South Beloit, IL. Born on July 22, 1956 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Albert and Vonda lee (Flannigan) Lynn. There will be no formal services and cremation will take place in the Finch Crematory. Arrangeme ... View Item

David Prober - 88
8/15/1922 - 10/14/2010

DeKalb, IL - David Prober passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago. He was 88 years old. Born August 15, 1922 in Chicago to Mary and Edward Prober, he was the oldest of 2 sons. He attended Lane Technical High School in Chicago and the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He served in the ... View Item

Thomas W. Palmer - 56
5/17/1954 - 10/11/2010

DeKalb, IL - Thomas W. Palmer age 56 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday October 11, 2010 in the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Born on May 17, 1954 in Watertown, SD, he was the son of Paul and Althea (Brandreit) Palmer. Tom was educated in Ames, IA, he attended St. Cecilia Catholic School, Central Jr. High, and ... View Item

Jeryl Neff - 54
8/26/1956 - 10/6/2010

Rochelle, IL - Jeryl Neff 54, of Kings/Rochelle, IL died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born August 26, 1956 in Lima, OH to Donald and Jeanne (Kennedy) Neff. Jeryl graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima, OH in 1974 and went on to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, T ... View Item

Mary D. Ruiz - 63
12/21/1946 - 10/5/2010

DeKalb, IL - Mary D. Ruiz 63, of DeKalb died at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born December 21, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Jesus and Dominga Rodriguez. She married Antonio “Tony” Ruiz in 1979 in Sycamore, IL. Mary enjoyed bingo, gambling and was a tortilla making expert. She was a devoted wife, ... View Item

Doris Fleisher - 93
2/17/1917 - 9/20/2010

DeKalb, IL - Doris (nee Levey). On September 20, in DeKalb, IL. Formerly of New York City and Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Born on February 17, 1917, in New York City. She served for two decades at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, first as a secretary and then as the Administrative Assistant to Dr. Irving Selikoff, Director of E ... View Item

Richard A. Carlson Sr. - 73
2/6/1937 - 9/17/2010

DeKalb, IL - Richard A. Carlson Sr. age 73 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday September 17, 2010 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on February 6, 1937 in DeKalb, he was the son of Walter and Charlotte (Nachtigall) Carlson. Richard was married to the former Patricia Sohne on May 5, 1956 in DeKalb. Richard was the Head ... View Item

Marjorie Vonderheide - 88
3/24/1922 - 9/13/2010

DeKalb, IL - Marjorie Vonderheide 88, of DeKalb, IL passed away Monday September 13, 2010 at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. She was born March 24, 1922 in DeKalb , IL the daughter of Charles N. and Ethel V. (Cutts) Hotchkiss. Marjorie graduated from DeKalb Township High School. She married Robert Vond ... View Item

Lee Howard Schwartz - 49
2/28/1961 - 8/27/2010

DeKalb, IL - Lee Howard Schwartz, 49, of DeKalb, died August 27, 2010, at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center of complications after living with multiple sclerosis for 22 years. At his bedside were his wife of 23 years, Sandy Schwartz of DeKalb, and his two aunts, Carol Meckler of Sarasota, Fla., and Merle Breit ... View Item

Ronald E. Nehring - 87
11/3/1922 - 8/24/2010

Hinckley, IL - Ronald E. Nehring age 87 of Hinckley, IL, died on Tuesday August 24, 2010 in the O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Born on November 3, 1922 on the family farm in Hinckley, IL, Ronald was the son of Ivan E. and Norine E. (Lawrence) Nehring. Ronald was married to the former Stella Sip ... View Item

Jean M. Dale - 82
8/8/1928 - 8/23/2010

DeKalb, IL - Jean M. Dale age 82 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday August 23, 2010 in her residence in DeKalb. Born on August 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Oluf N. and Hazel Mae (Newby) Dale. Jean was a Physicians Assistant for one of the premier Heart Surgeons in Miami, FL. Then in 1975 she moved to DeKalb an ... View Item

Angela M. Anderson - 60
5/9/1950 - 8/19/2010

DeKalb, IL - Angela M. Anderson 60, of DeKalb died August 19, 2010 at her home. She was born May 9, 1950 in Iowa City, IA and the daughter of Marion and Marie (Kelly) Anderson. She graduated from Pleasant Valley H.S. in Pleasant Valley, IA. She was a retired radio dispatcher for the DeKalb Police Department and she h ... View Item

Lawrence Felix Llewellyn Russell - 88
9/15/1921 - 8/8/2010

DeKalb, IL - Lawrence Felix Llewellyn Russell, at age 88 11/12 years, passed away Sunday, August 8th. "Bud" was a recently retired, successful businessman, writer, inventor, humorist, loving father, husband grandfather and uncle. His three girls, Mary Ellen Russell, Kiffie Russell Hester (Michael), Maggie Keane (Dave), his ... View Item

Nancy A. Moluf - 80
10/15/1929 - 8/6/2010

DeKalb, IL - Nancy A. Moluf, 80, of DeKalb, Illinois passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at DeKalb County Nursing/Rehab Center. Nancy Moluf was born October 15, 1929 in Lee, Illinois, the daughter of Erwin A. and Dorothy U. (Coleman) Snyder. She lived her childhood on the family farm in Lee. Nancy attended a one-room ... View Item

Sharmein E. Bedore - 71
3/5/1939 - 8/4/2010

Sycamore, IL - Sharmein E. Bedore age 71 of Sycamore, IL, died on Wednesday August 4, 2010 in her residence. Born on March 5, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Milbou) Walloch. Sharmein was a loving home maker, and cherished her time with family and friends. A memorial gathering will ... View Item

Robinson C. (Doodle) (Whitey) Talley Jr. - 78
1/7/1932 - 8/1/2010

DeKalb, IL - Robinson C. (Doodle) (Whitey) Talley Jr. age 78 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday August 1, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on January 7, 1932 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Robinson C. and Nannie (Thompson) Talley Sr. Robinson was married to the former Greta Turner on July ... View Item

Robert James Abbott - 85
12/25/1924 - 7/27/2010

DeKalb, IL - Robert James Abbott age 85 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday July 27, 2010 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on December 25, 1924 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Dr. Gordon and Molly (Brougham) Abbott. Robert was married to the former Bonnie Gonterman on September 4, 1946 in DeKalb, IL. Robert was the ... View Item

Daniel “Dan” K. Twombly - 57
3/17/1953 - 7/9/2010

Rochelle, IL - Daniel “Dan” K. Twombly age 57 of Rochelle, IL died on Friday July 9, 2010 in Fort Morgan, CO. Born on March 17, 1953 in Rockford, IL, he was the son of Henry “Hank” and Sonja (Johnson) Twombly. Dan devoted his life to working with children with special needs; from his teenage years when he helped at Hopkins Pa ... View Item

Richard “Mike” M. Boone - 56
6/13/1954 - 6/25/2010

Lehigh Acres, FL - Richard “Mike” M. Boone age 56 of Lehigh Acres, FL, went to be with his lord on June 25, 2010 in the Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, FL. Born on June 13, 1954 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of James E. and Artie (Beavers) Boone. He graduated from DeKalb High School class of 1972. On ... View Item

June B. Sinason - 87
4/28/1923 - 6/22/2010

Sycamore, IL - June B. Sinason 87, of Sycamore, a devoted Cubs fan, an avid Scrabble player, and a voracious reader, died June 22, 2010, in DeKalb. She was born on April 28, 1923, in Chicago, where she grew up. She attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College (now NIU) and worked at The Reliable clothing store in De ... View Item

James “Jim” Brandt Gordon - 66
11/5/1943 - 6/7/2010

DeKalb, IL - James “Jim” Brandt Gordon 66, of DeKalb, IL died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 7, 2010 in DeKalb after a long illness. He was born November 5, 1943 in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago. The son of Charles and Elfriede (Brandt) Gordon. He married Carole Askelson-Roof on June ... View Item

Jeanette M. Polans - 92
1/28/1918 - 6/7/2010

DeKalb, IL - Jeanette M. Polans age 92 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Portland, OR, died on Monday June 7, 2010 in the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb, IL. She was born on January 28, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, and was the daughter of Oscar and Yetta (Feldman) Weinreich. Jeanette was married to the late Jack ... View Item

Howard T. Lofgren - 80
4/12/1930 - 5/10/2010

DeKalb, IL - Howard T. Lofgren age 80 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Waterman, IL, died on Monday May 10, 2010 in the Shabbona Health Care Center in Shabbona, IL. He was born on April 12, 1930 in Chicago, IL, and was the son of Thor Oscar and Signe (Wallin) Lofgren. Howard was married to the late Elaine C. Laats ... View Item

Donald Logan Berry - 85
4/6/1925 - 4/29/2010

DeKalb, IL - Donald Logan Berry passed away on April 29, 2010 at Oakcrest Retirement Center in DeKalb after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Batavia, New York on April 6, 1925; the son of Charles Logan Berry and Nellie Acer Berry. Don served with the 29th Division of ... View Item

Ruth J. Foiles - 80
4/6/1930 - 4/27/2010

DeKalb, IL - Ruth J. Foiles age 80 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday April 27, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emer. Rm., in DeKalb, IL. Born on April 6, 1930 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Albert and Clara (Fagan) Wildey. Ruth was married to the late John L. Foiles on January 27, 1951 in St. Mary ... View Item

Samuel P. Dubrick - 78
7/26/1931 - 4/20/2010

DeKalb, IL - Samuel P. Dubrick 78, of DeKalb died Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. He was born on July 26, 1931 to Anton and Nina (Manghera) Dubrick. Sam graduated from Lindblom High School (Chicago) in 1950. Sam married Mary Tomlin in May 1958 in Chicago, IL. He worked as an Operating ... View Item

Megan R. (Gresholdt) Eckardt - 24
12/16/1985 - 4/4/2010

DeKalb, IL - Megan R. (Gresholdt) Eckardt age 24 fell asleep in Christ on Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 in her home in DeKalb. She was born on December 16, 1985 in DeKalb, IL; she was the daughter of Gary and Holly (Geiger) Gresholdt and was the wife of Peter J. Eckardt. Megan was married to Peter on August 2, 200 ... View Item

Dr. Donald E. Ary - 79
7/2/1930 - 4/2/2010

DeKalb, IL - Dr. Donald E. Ary 79, of DeKalb died Friday April 2, 2010 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. He was born July 2, 1930 in Greene County, OH to Jesse and Nora (King) Ary. Donald was married to the former Sheila Littleboy on December 21, 1957 in Cambridge, England. Donald met his wife while teaching Gra ... View Item

Harold Eugene (“Hal”) Smith - 93
8/30/1916 - 3/24/2010

DeKalb, IL - Harold Eugene (“Hal”) Smith died March 24, 2010, after a brief illness. He was born in Blair County, Pennsylvania in 1916, on August 30 (according to his mother) or August 31 (according to the doctor’s record). The son of G. Clair and Elda M. (Bossler) Smith, he grew up on a dairy farm, part of a large family w ... View Item

Edward Francis Diedrich - 79
12/17/1930 - 3/22/2010

DeKalb, Ill. - Edward Francis Diedrich, 79, of DeKalb, Ill., died peacefully on Monday, March 22, surrounded by his family. Diedrich was a celebrated attorney who dedicated a legal career to the practice of trial, civil, criminal and Appellate law that spanned more than 40 years. Diedrich began his legal career in 1960 as a sta ... View Item

James E. Stone - 86
12/8/1923 - 3/10/2010

DeKalb, IL. - James E. Stone, 86 of DeKalb, IL. died March 10, 2010, at Kishwaukee Hospital James was born in Chicago, to Joel and Edith Stone. He married Bette Brooks on 11/28/1946. Jim enlisted in the Army 11/19/1942. He served during WWII in the 12th Armored Division 43rd Tank Battalion as a tank commander and gunner. ... View Item

Betty J. Schneider - 92
9/13/1917 - 3/8/2010

DeKalb, IL - Betty J. Schneider age 92 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday March 8, 2010 in the Pines Acres Rehab. And Living Center in DeKalb. Born on September 13, 1917 in Plymouth, IN, she was the daughter of Arthur B. and Edna Mae (Davis) Putman. Betty was married to the late Norman Lee Schneider on January 17, 1939 in Marion ... View Item

Cecelia Trotter - 88
5/4/1921 - 3/6/2010

DeKalb, IL - Cecelia Trotter, 88 of DeKalb died Saturday March 6, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. She was born May 4, 1921 in Doniphan, Missouri to Jerome B. and Lina C. (Young) Trotter. She moved to DeKalb in 1933 where she graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and DeKalb Township High School. S ... View Item

Ronald L. “Breezy” Breese - 57
7/3/1952 - 2/21/2010

DeKalb, IL - Ronald L. “Breezy” Breese age 57 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday February 21, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Born on July 3, 1952 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Russel and Phyllis (Furland) Breese. Breezy was the owner and operator of Breezy’s Self Storage in Sycamore and D ... View Item

James E. Kennedy - 81
4/23/1928 - 2/19/2010

DeKalb, IL - James E. Kennedy age 81 died on Friday February 19, 2010 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on April 23, 1928 in St. Mary Hospital in DeKalb, he was the son of James E. and Irene (Hart) Kennedy. Jim was married to the former Mary Ellen Converse on December 24, 1958 in Sterling, IL. Jim owned and opera ... View Item

Walter L. Janssen - 83
7/30/2010 - 1/23/2010

Oregon, IL - Walter L. Janssen age 83 of Oregon, IL, died on Saturday January 23, 2010 in the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, IL. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Oregon, IL, and he was the son of Martin and Jennie (Krull) Janssen. Walter was married to the former Dorothy Rosenbalm on October 29, 1947 in ... View Item

Marolyn Francis-Hansen - 76
12/1/1933 - 1/17/2010

DeKalb, IL - Marolyn Francis-Hansen age 76 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday January 17, 2010 in the Inpatient Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital in Woodstock, IL. Born on December 1, 1933 in Richland Center, WI, she was the daughter of Merle and Gertrude (Stafford) Miller. Marolyn was married to David Francis on Ma ... View Item

Evelyn J. Schwartz- Elster - 73
6/24/1936 - 1/15/2010

Sycamore, IL - Evelyn J. Schwartz- Elster age 73 of Sycamore, IL, died on Friday January 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 24, 1936 in Waukegan, IL, she was the daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Opeka) Zabkar. Evelyn was married to the late Richard J. Schwartz on May 2, 1959 at Mother of God Cath ... View Item

Arthur R. Cook - 80
2/24/1929 - 1/6/2010

DeKalb, IL - Arthur R. Cook age 80 of DeKalb, IL passed away in his residence in DeKalb on Wednesday January 6, 2010. Born on February 24, 1929 in Waterman, IL, he was the son of Arthur and Ethel (King) Cook. Arthur was married to the former Marjorie H. Reynolds on January 13, 1946 in Angola, IN. Arthur had work ... View Item

Louis Sisco - 96
4/12/1913 - 12/30/2009

DeKalb, IL - Louis Sisco age 96 of DeKalb, IL, died on Wednesday December 30, 2009 in his family home in DeKalb. Born on April 12, 1913 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Pietro and Raffaela (Brutto) Sisco. Louis was married to the late Virginia V. Weisenhofer on March 2, 1935 in St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church ... View Item

Carol Offner Storm - 89
7/7/1920 - 12/23/2009

DeKalb, IL - Carol Offner Storm of DeKalb passed on, with family by her side, at Pine Acres Care Center on December 23, 2009.Born in Zion, Illinois on July 7, 1920, Carol Grace Offner was the first child of Henry and Mabel (Bereiter) Offner. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, counselor and friend, Carol taught se ... View Item

Marjorie A. Hofbauer - 79
1/19/1930 - 12/16/2009

DeKalb, IL - Marjorie A. Hofbauer age 79 of DeKalb, IL, died on Wednesday December 16, 2009 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on January 19, 1930 in DeKalb, she was the daughter of James and Marjorie (Nelson) Sommerville. Marjorie was married to Sylvester Hofbauer on October 22, 1954 in DeKalb. Sh ... View Item

Bernice Hammett - 94
5/20/1915 - 12/14/2009

DeKalb, IL - Bernice Hammett, age 94, of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009, in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab. Center in DeKalb, IL. She was born May 20, 1915, in DeKalb, the daughter of Nellie (Cotton) and Harry Wallin. Bernice married Ray Hammett April 26, 1936, in Sycamore; they were married 65 years. ... View Item

Jesus Flores Rodriguez - 7
11/24/2002 - 12/13/2009

DeKalb, IL - Jesus Flores Rodriguez age 7 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday December 13, 2009 in the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Born on November 24, 2002 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Jesus Flores Becerra and Maria M. Rodriguez. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM ... View Item

Robert “Bob” O’Donnell - 84
6/15/1925 - 12/4/2009

DeKalb, IL - Robert “Bob” O’Donnell age 84 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday December 4, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on June 15, 1925 in St. Mary Hospital in DeKalb, Bob was one of the first babies to be born in the new hospital. He was the son of Thomas and Luella (Dugan) O’Donnell. Bob ... View Item

Barbara J. Schmidt - 56
11/6/1953 - 12/3/2009

DeKalb, IL - Barbara J. Schmidt age 56 of Meridian Twp, MI, died on December 3, 2009 in her residence. Born on November 6, 1953 in Sycamore, IL, she was the daughter of Francis William and Margaret Lucille (Mullen) Michaelson. Barbara was retired library clerk at Michigan State University in Lansing, MI. She gra ... View Item

John (Jack) F. Dorneden - 74
10/3/1935 - 11/18/2009

DeKalb, IL - John (Jack) F. Dorneden beloved son, brother, father and grandfather died unexpectedly at home November 18, 2009. He was born in DeKalb October 3, 1935. He served 22 years in the Air Force, retired and continued working in the engineering field for Ratheon and The Albuquerque Seismic Labs and accomplished trav ... View Item

Jean Storey Douglass - 88
9/13/1921 - 11/15/2009

DeKalb, IL - Jean Storey Douglass 88, of DeKalb died Sunday November 15, 2009 at Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center in DeKalb. She was born September 13, 1921 in DeKalb, IL and was the daughter of Lester and Lila (Colby) Storey. Jean graduated from Shabbona High School in 1939 and from there received her teachin ... View Item

Marion A. Furman - 89
8/11/1920 - 11/8/2009

DeKalb, IL - Marion A. Furman age 89 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday November 8, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on August 11, 1920 in Janesville, WI, she was the daughter of Irving and Emma (Pooler) Wiltse. Marion was married to the late Harold “Harry” Furman; he preceded her ... View Item

Margaret Mary (Klemm) Hammett - 91
11/13/1917 - 11/7/2009

DeKalb, IL - Margaret Mary (Klemm) Hammett age 91 of DeKalb, IL passed away on November 7, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on November 13, 1917 to Paul E. Klemm and Margaret Rose (Murray) Klemm in the house her grandparents 9Murray) homestead. Margaret graduated in 1935 from DeKalb High ... View Item

Donald E. Wildey - 87
6/12/1922 - 10/22/2009

DeKalb, IL - Donald E. Wildey age 87 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday October 22, 2009 in the Pine Acres Rehab. &. Living Center in DeKalb. Born on June 12, 1922 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Albert A. and Clara (Fagan) Wildey. Don was married to the late Antonietta M. ‘Toni” Vittozzi on February 18, 1944 in N ... View Item

Milan “Mile” Krpan - 76
6/21/1933 - 10/9/2009

DeKalb, IL - Milan “Mile” Krpan, 76, of DeKalb, Ill., died Friday Oct. 9, 2009, at the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Milan was born June 21, 1933 in Sv Rok, Lovinac, Croatia, son to Ivan and Marija (Krpan) Krpan, he married Marija (Maria) Sulentic in Salzburg, Austria on December 7, 1958. Just weeks later Milan ... View Item

Margaret K. Eichhorst - 79
12/28/1929 - 10/5/2009

DeKalb, IL - Margaret K. Eichhorst 79, of DeKalb died Monday October 5, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. She was born December 28, 1929 in Downers Grove, IL. She was the daughter of Charles and Sophie (Wojtowicz) Urbanski. Margaret married Glen O. Eichhorst on June 24, 1950 in Downers Grove, IL where sh ... View Item

Eunice Wallin Hartmann - 99
11/16/1909 - 10/4/2009

DeKalb, IL - Eunice Wallin Hartmann, 99, died October 4, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Born November 16, 1909, in DeKalb, she was the daughter of Oscar and Carrie (Johnson) Wallin. She married Paul W. Hartmann of Joliet, Illinois, on August 21, 1938 on the family farm. Eunice lived nearly all her life ... View Item

Lorraine A. Hayes - 85
10/22/1923 - 9/26/2009

DeKalb, IL - Lorraine A. Hayes 85, of DeKalb died Saturday September 26, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She was born October 22, 1923 to William and Loretta (Lux) Harrington in Waukegan, IL. Lorraine moved to DeKalb in 1935. Graduated from DeKalb High School and married Vincent Hayes Septembe ... View Item

Kathryn A. Hammett - 62
12/15/1946 - 9/13/2009

DeKalb, IL - Kathryn 62, passed away on September 13, 2009. Born on December 15, 1946, in Evanston, she was the daughter of Henry and Eileen Yankow. She married Clifford Donald “Don” Hammett, Jr., on May 22, 1965, in DeKalb. She was a business teacher for many years at Sycamore High School, and after retiring from teaching, ... View Item

Lavon J. Stefani - 97
12/8/1911 - 9/6/2009

DeKalb, IL - Lavon J. Stefani age 97 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday September 6, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on December 8, 1911 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Welfelt) Rezner. Lavon spent nearly 52 years of marriage to the late Eugene C. Stefani whom she ma ... View Item

Phillip A. Lynn - 60
7/2/1949 - 9/4/2009

DeKalb, IL - Phillip A. Lynn age 60 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday September 4, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. He was born on July 2, 1949 in Mc Leansboro, IL; he was the son of Ernest R. and Georgia L. (Hedger) Lynn. Phillip was married to the former Barbara A. Donaldson on February 14, 197 ... View Item

James L. Cadie - 76
9/24/1932 - 8/23/2009

DeKalb, IL - James L. Cadie 76, of DeKalb, IL died Sunday August 23, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born September 24, 1932 in Sycamore, IL he was the son of George D. and Mary Alice (Redmond) Cadie of Cortland. James graduated from DeKalb High School and was in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. ... View Item

Orletta Mae Vancil - 82
9/10/1926 - 8/21/2009

DeKalb, IL - Orletta Mae Vancil 82, of DeKalb died August 21, 2009 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. Born on September 10, 1926 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Albert H. and Ione (Henderickson) Tucker. Orletta was married to the late James W. Vancil on November 2, 1946 in the Calvary Lutheran Chu ... View Item

Johnny L. Langley - 59
7/16/1950 - 8/20/2009

DeKalb, IL - Johnny L. Langley 59, of DeKalb, IL died August 20, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Born on July 16, 1950 in Springfield, IL, he was the son of Merle and Helen Rae (West) Langley. Johnny was married to the former Bonnie Fredrickson on March 31, 2000 in Sycamore, IL. He was labore ... View Item

Joseph M. Franklin Jr. - 68
12/3/1940 - 8/11/2009

DeKalb, IL - Joseph M. Franklin Jr. age 68 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday August 11, 2009 in his residence in DeKalb, IL. Born on December 3, 1940 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Joseph M. and Mildred (Magnusson) Franklin Sr. For 30 years Joe has been serving the citizens of DeKalb County as a Police Officer. H ... View Item

Elmer J. “Al” Slabon - 80
9/15/1928 - 7/25/2009

Oak Lawn, IL - Elmer J. “Al” Slabon, 80, of Oak Lawn, Ill., died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Living Center in DeKalb, Ill. Born September 15, 1928 in Chicago he was the son of John and Catherine (Drzik) Slabon, both immigrants from Czechoslovakia who came through Ellis Island. He married Mil ... View Item

Doris I. Winningham - 86
6/19/1923 - 7/21/2009

DeKalb, IL - Doris I. Winningham age 86 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Elgin, IL, died on Tuesday July 21, 2009 in the Bethany Health Care and Rehab Center in DeKalb. Born on June 19, 1923 in Milan, TN, she was the daughter of Wesley and Edna (Spain) Canada. Doris was married to the late John Winningham in 1947 ... View Item

Mary E. Claxton - 87
9/1/1921 - 7/15/2009

DeKalb, IL - Mary E. Claxton age 87 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Malta, IL, died on Wednesday July 15, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. And Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on September 1, 1921 in Malta, IL, she was the daughter of Alva and Anna (Skelly) Freeman. Mary was married to the late Phillip Claxton on O ... View Item

Erna Kroger Duffy - 78
6/20/1931 - 7/4/2009

DeKalb, IL - Erna Kroger Duffy on June 20, 1931 Erna was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago and went home with Edward and Mia Kroger. In 1944 Erna was an accelerated graduate and class valedictorian of her class at Portage Park prior to attending Schurz High School where she played first chair cello and wrote poetry. She w ... View Item

Jennifer M. Wehling - 36
7/5/1972 - 6/25/2009

DeKalb, IL - Jennifer M. Wehling age 36 of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2009 in the Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, IL. She was born on July 5, 1972 in Elgin, IL, she was the daughter of Kenneth P. and Lynne L. (Hickey) Wehling. Jennifer was a First Grade Teacher at the St. Mary Catho ... View Item

Chris Steve Zanis - 61
4/11/1948 - 6/21/2009

DeKalb, IL - Chris Steve Zanis fell asleep in the Lord on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009, at home. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on April 11, 1948, to Rev. Fr. Steve Zanis and Presvytera Maria. Chris was raised with strong church tradition in Washington, Tennessee and Chicago, before the family settled in Geneva, Illinois ... View Item

John Benjamin Kirk - 22
12/29/1986 - 6/20/2009

DeKalb, IL - John Benjamin Kirk age 22 of DeKalb, IL, died on Saturday June 20, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born on December 29, 1986 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of John A. and Patricia M. (Cwiklinski) Kirk. John has lived all his life in the DeKalb community. He was a member of t ... View Item

John P. White - 60
7/24/1948 - 6/10/2009

Ashton, IL - John P. White 60, of Ashton, IL died Wednesday June 10, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Born on July 24, 1948 in Oregon, IL, he was the son of Paul and Bernadine (Krug) White. John was married to the former Deanna S. Moore on June 7, 2006 in Oregon, IL. John was working for Northern Illinois ... View Item

Dr. Hongyou Wu PhD - 47
10/15/1961 - 6/9/2009

DeKalb, IL - Dr. Hongyou Wu PhD age 47 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday June 9, 2009 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on October 15, 1961 in Baoying, China. Hongyou was married to the former Yanqin Yang on May 31, 1985 in Beijing, China. Hongyou was a Mathematics Professor at Northern Illinois University for the past 16 years ... View Item

Kenneth A. White - 91
5/30/1918 - 6/4/2009

Venice, FL - Kenneth A. White age 91 of Venice, FL, and formerly of DeKalb died on Thursday June 4, 2009 in the Venice Regional Medical Center in Venice, FL. Born on May 30, 1918 in DeKalb. Ken was married to the former Elsie Mitchell, she preceded him in death. He had worked for Northern Illinois University in the maintence d ... View Item

Linda Mitchell - 57
1/31/1952 - 6/4/2009

DeKalb, IL - Linda Mitchell age 57 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday June 4, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb, IL. Born on January 31, 1952 in San Jose, CA, she was the daughter of Albert S. and Dorothy (Hart) Marlow. Linda was married to Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell II., on February 9, 1979, in Erie, ... View Item

Gertrude E. “Trudy” Moore - 82
6/11/1926 - 6/3/2009

DeKalb, IL - Gertrude E. “Trudy” Moore age 82 of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully with her loving family and friends by her side on Wednesday June 3, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Born on June 11, 1926 in Harvey, IL, she was the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Peterson) Norman Sr. Trudy ... View Item

Irene M. Kunkel - 82
12/12/1926 - 5/31/2009

DeKalb, IL - Irene M. Kunkel age 82 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday May 31, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on December 12, 1926 in St. Joseph, IL, she was the daughter of Clarence and Silvia (McKinney) Kennedy. Irene was married to the late Earl Kunkel in 1948 in Sycamore, IL, he preceded her ... View Item

Mary Lou Diedrich - 74
6/2/1934 - 5/20/2009

Sycamore, IL - Mary Lou Diedrich age 74 of Sycamore, IL died on Wednesday May 20, 2009 in her residence. Born on June 2, 1934 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of Oliver B. and Marion F. (Rericha) Moberg. Mary Lou was married to Thomas Diedrich on October 27, 1956 in the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. In Mary Lou’s ... View Item

Lucille Allen - 83
1/16/1926 - 5/11/2009

DeKalb, IL - Lucille Allen age 83 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday May 11, 2009 at the Bethany Health Care in DeKalb, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Born on January 16, 1926 in Malta, IL, she was the daughter of Albert and Rose (Freeman) Vodden. Lucille was married to the late John L. Allen; he pr ... View Item

Mary E. Lee - 69
2/26/1940 - 5/9/2009

DeKalb, IL - Mary E. Lee of DeKalb died at Kishwaukee Community Hospital Saturday May 9, 2009. She was born February 26, 1940, in DeKalb. She was the daughter of Milton and Goldie Phillips. She was married to Louie Lee on February 20, 1987. Mary Ellen Retired from Ideal Industries in 2000, after being employe ... View Item

Elizabeth D. “Liz” Bradley - 18
4/11/1991 - 5/8/2009

Sycamore, IL - Elizabeth D. “Liz” Bradley, 18, left us to be with the lord Friday May 8, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 11, 1991 in Peoria, IL she was the daughter of Jerry “Bob” Bradley and Melissa (Alexander) Coppert. Elizabeth was born and raised in DeKalb but moved to Sycamore four years ago wh ... View Item

Barbara E. “Barb” Maggio - 33
3/3/1976 - 5/5/2009

DeKalb, IL - Barbara E. “Barb” Maggio age 33 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday May 5, 2009 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Born on March 3, 1976 in Des Plaines, IL, she was the daughter of James and Chiyong (Song) Maggio. A native of Naperville, IL, Barb started calling DeKalb her home in 2007. Pas ... View Item

William S. Sebree - 75
2/26/1934 - 5/2/2009

Kingston, IL - William S. Sebree age 75 of Kingston, IL, died on Saturday May 2, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born on February 26, 1934 in Bethel, OH, he was the son of Lawrence and Nina (Schafer) Sebree. William served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He married Ola Lovin ... View Item

Corintha Abbott Ball - 71
4/30/1937 - 4/24/2009

DeKalb, IL - Corintha Abbott (Thomas) Ball died April 24, 2009 at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on April 30, 1937, she was the daughter of Frank Elliott Thomas of South Carolina and Evelyn Viola (Abbott) Thomas of Iowa. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating in 19 ... View Item

May Janet Luney - 87
8/20/1921 - 4/13/2009

Washington, DC - May Janet Luney age 87 of Washington, DC, died on April 13, 2009 in the Carroll Manor Nursing Home in Washington, DC. Born on August 20, 1921, she was the daughter of Frank and Jeannette (Murray) Luney. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday May 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the St. Mary Catholic Church in De ... View Item

Wayne L. Au - 78
11/25/1930 - 4/10/2009

DeKalb, IL - Wayne L. Au age 78 died on Friday April 10, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. & Nursing Center in DeKalb. He was born on November 25, 1930 in Mansfield, OH, and was the son of Roy and Bertha (Beer) Au.Wayne was married to the late Florence A. Ogden on March 15, 1953; she preceded him in death on May 20, 2006. ... View Item

Antonietta M. “Toni” Wildey - 85
2/18/1924 - 4/9/2009

DeKalb, IL - Antonietta M. “Toni” Wildey age 85 of DeKalb, IL, died on Thursday April 9, 2009 in her residence in DeKalb. Born on February 18, 1924 in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of Raffel and Maria (Schiv) Vittozzi. Toni was married to Donald E. Wildey on November 26, 1944 in Napels, Italy. She had worked for Gener ... View Item

Matilda M. “Lily” Wise - 82
6/14/1926 - 4/7/2009

DeKalb, IL - Matilda M. “Lily” Wise age 82 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday April 7, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on June 14, 1926 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Peter and Ana (Madzar) Suknaich. Lily was married to the late William Wise on June 28, 1952 in St. Mary Ca ... View Item

Jennie A. Scott - 86
9/4/1922 - 4/6/2009

DeKalb, IL - Jennie A. Scott age 86 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday April 6, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on September 4, 1922 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Earl and Alice (Stout) Van Dusen. Jennie was married to the late Clarence Scott on October 20, 1940 in Clinton, IA, he preceded her in ... View Item

Brandi L. Brantley - 19
7/14/1989 - 4/3/2009

DeKalb, IL - Brandi L. Brantley age 19 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday April 3, 2009 at the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Emer. Rm. unexpectedly in DeKalb. She was born July 14, 1989 in DeKalb, IL, and was the daughter of David and Lori Brantley. Brandi loved life, and was blessed with so much talent, she was a wonderful ar ... View Item

Joseph J. Japuntich - 93
1/10/1916 - 4/2/2009

DeKalb, Illinois - Joseph J. Japuntich, born January 10, 1916, in DeKalb, Illinois, has entered into eternity April 2, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of DeKalb. He married the former Anna Anderson of Leland June 29, 1941. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, his parents, Steve and Kate Japuntich, and by his brother, John ... View Item

Corrine Justema - 81
9/19/1927 - 4/1/2009

Hinsdale, IL - Corrine Justema age 81 of Hinsdale, IL, died on April 1, 2009 in the Hinsdale Hospital Emergency Room unexpectedly. Born on September 19, 1927 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Hugo J. and Lucille L. (Lindus) Hakala. Corrine was a loving home maker, and has lived in Hinsdale, IL, for the past 10 years, mov ... View Item

Dorothy Jean Lorusso - 85
1/16/1924 - 3/12/2009

DeKalb, IL - Dorothy Jean Lorusso age 85 of DeKalb, IL died on Thursday March 12, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on January 16, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI, she was the daughter of Richard and Eva (Perry) Monique. Dorothy was married to the late Anthony Lorusso on August 11, 1945 in Grand R ... View Item

Paulette Ann Schmidt - 64
12/27/1944 - 3/6/2009

DeKalb, IL - Paulette Ann Schmidt age 64 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday March 6, 2009 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Carlsen) Goebel. Paulette was married to Joseph Schmidt on June 8, 1963 in Chicago, IL. Paulette and Joe ow ... View Item

Angele Veronica Skuodas - 98
12/12/1910 - 1/24/2009

DeKalb, IL - Angele Veronica Skuodas age 98 of DeKalb, IL, died on Saturday January 24, 2009 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest in DeKalb. Born on December 12, 1910 in Lithuania, she was the daughter of Joseph and Veronica Abukevicius. She was married to the late Justin Skuodas on July 3, 1937 in Lith ... View Item

Elizabeth “Betty” B. Bischof - 91
10/27/1917 - 1/5/2009

DeKalb, IL - Elizabeth “Betty” B. Bischof (ne:Krell) 91 of DeKalb died on Monday, January 05, 2009 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oak Crest in DeKalb. Born on October 27, 1917 in Chicago, Il. She was the daughter of S. Arthur and Cora A. (Qualye) Krell. Betty married Ledford J. “Duke” Bischof Decemb ... View Item

Blanche M. Cerny - 93
1/28/1915 - 1/3/2009

DeKalb, Il - Blanche M. Cerny , 93, of DeKalb, Il. died Jan. 3, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital of natural causes. Blanche M. Cerny was born in Chicago on January 28, 1915 to Sophie [Stepan] and Anton Novotny. Blanche graduated from Morton High School in Cicero in 1932 where she was salutatorian in a class of 1,000 ... View Item

A. Beatrice Vatne - 90
7/14/1918 - 1/2/2009

DeKalb, IL - A. Beatrice Vatne age 90 of Omaha, Nebraska, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday January 2, 2009 in the Parsons House in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on July 14, 1918 in Mercer County, KY, she was the daughter of Erastus and Mary Jane (Barnes) Sims. Beatrice was married to the late Harold Vatne on September 18 ... View Item

Frank R. Kuzan - 93
2/16/1915 - 12/18/2008

Sycamore, IL - Frank R. Kuzan age 93 of Sycamore, IL, died on Thursday December 18, 2008 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on February 16, 1915 in West Frankfort, IL, he was the son of Adam and Anna (Witunskis) Kuzan. Frank was married to the former Florence M. McCabe on May 31, 1943 in the St. ... View Item

Jessie E. Carr - 88
3/11/1920 - 12/12/2008

DeKalb, IL - Jessie E. Carr, 88, long-time resident of DeKalb, IL, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at her son’s (George and Joanne’s) home in Wheaton, IL. She was born March 11, 1920 in DeKalb, the youngest child of Bert and Ingri Allen. She was married to Bernard “Bernie” Carr on February 15, 1940. Jessie and Ber ... View Item

Bernard George Anderson - 89
4/16/1919 - 12/4/2008

De Kalb, IL. - Bernard George (Bernie) Anderson, 89, of De Kalb, IL., passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008, in De Kalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in De Kalb. Born April 16, 1919 in De Kalb, IL., he was the son of Anton and Domencelia (Alakna) Anderson. Bernie attended Haish School and graduated from De K ... View Item

Wilmetta E. Morris - 88
7/19/1920 - 11/21/2008

DeKalb, IL - Wilmetta E. Morris age 88 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday November 21, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on July 19, 1920 in Obdyke, IL, she was the daughter of Ed and Clara (Shoulders) LeMar. Wilmetta was married to the late Wayne D. Morris on July 20, 1938 in Clinton, IA; he pre ... View Item

Mary K. Coleman - 52
4/17/1956 - 11/12/2008

DeKalb, IL - Mary K. Coleman age 52 of DeKalb, IL died on Wednesday November 12, 2008 in the O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Born on April 17, 1956 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Ernest E. and Patricia A. (Tushick) Flowers Jr. Mary was a teacher at Hinckley-Big Rock High School since ... View Item

Lt. Col. John R. McCormick - 90
10/8/1918 - 11/10/2008

Sycamore, IL - Lt. Col. John R. McCormick age 90 of Sycamore, IL, died on Monday November 10, 2008 in the Pine Acres Rehab. & Living Center in DeKalb. Born on October 8, 1918 in DeKalb, he was the oldest of 9 siblings of John J. and Mary (Jordan) McCormick. John attended St. Mary grade school, and graduated from DeKalb Township ... View Item

Grace V. Lipps - 85
2/19/1923 - 11/5/2008

DeKalb, IL - Grace V. Lipps age 85 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Marengo, IL, died on Wednesday November 5, 2008 in the Pine Acres Rehab. & Living Center in DeKalb. Born on February 19, 1923 in Shabbona, IL, she was the seventh child of Clyde and Bessie (Schultz) Spohn. Grace was married to the late Frank Lipps ... View Item

LeRoy E. Challand - 76
8/14/1932 - 10/19/2008

DeKalb, IL - LeRoy E. Challand age 76 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday October 19, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb, IL. Born on August 14, 1932 on the family farm in Shabbona, Il, he was the son of Earl L. and Ruth (Matteson) Challand. LeRoy was married to the former Shirley Burnell on ... View Item

Colette Hannan - 65
2/9/1943 - 10/15/2008

Scottsdale, AZ - Colette Hannan of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away in Phoenix, AZ, on October 15, 2008 after a brief illness. She was born February 9, 1943 in DeKalb, IL, to the late Thomas and Winifred (Hart) Hannan, and attended schools in DeKalb, IL. She graduated from Dominican University, River Forest, IL in May 19 ... View Item

James R. Walker - 92
9/16/1916 - 10/9/2008

DeKalb, IL - James R. Walker - Beloved husband, father and friend James Richard Walker died peacefully on October 9, 2008 at the age of 92. A memorial service is planned at the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, for Monday October 13th. Visitation begins at 11:00am; an honorary Masonic Service is scheduled at 12:30pm, to be fol ... View Item

Elaine Stokes - 76
11/2/1931 - 10/7/2008

DeKalb, IL - Elaine Stokes age 76 of DeKalb, IL passed away on Tuesday evening October 7, 2008 in the HCR Manor Care in Elgin, IL, where she was recovering following surgery. She was born November 2, 1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Louis and Adele Westphal. She was divorced. Elaine served 20 years as a police dispatcher, m ... View Item

Regina Achilles - 89
10/7/1918 - 9/24/2008

DeKalb, IL - Regina Achilles, age 89 of DeKalb, IL, and universally known as Ine, died quietly in her sleep in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest. Ine had several phases to her long life, each of them fascinating and each enough for most anyone. Born in Dortmund, Germany, on October 7, 1918, over a month before the ar ... View Item

Terry Decker - 73
9/15/1935 - 9/21/2008

Cypress Lakes Lakeland, FL - Terry Decker age 73 of Cypress Lakes Lakeland, FL, and formerly of Sycamore, and Leland IL, passed away on Sunday September 21, 2008 from Lung cancer in his residence in Lakeland, FL. Born on September 15, 1935 in Aurora, IL, he was the son of Allan and Clarice (Waite) Decker and lived in the Leland and Sycamore a ... View Item

Kenneth H. Richardson - 95
8/20/1913 - 9/14/2008

DeKalb, IL - Kenneth H. Richardson age 95 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday September 14, 2008 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oakcrest in DeKalb. Born on August 20, 1913 in Batavia, IL, and was the son of Charles P. and Helen C. (Mitchell) Richardson. Ken was married to the late Beryl A. Heaton on June 3, 1939 i ... View Item

M. Leona Dow - 92
2/10/1916 - 8/17/2008

Sycamore, IL - M. Leona (Liles) Dow, age 92, of Sycamore, IL died from complications due to bone cancer shortly after Midnight on Sunday, Aug. 17th, 2008 at the Bethany Health Care & Rehab Center. She was born on Thu. Feb 10th, 1916 on her parent's farm in Waltham Township, La Salle County, Illinois, the daughter of the late ... View Item

Yvonne M. Barr - 76
8/11/1931 - 8/10/2008

Gulfport, Florida - Yvonne M. Barr, 76 of Gulfport, Florida died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park, Florida among family and friends. She was born August 11, 1931 in DeKalb, the daughter of Andrew and Sylvia (Balensiefer) Barr. Yvonne attended St. Mary’s school and graduated from DeKalb High Scho ... View Item

Helen Bozivich - 92
5/6/1916 - 8/5/2008

DeKalb, IL - Helen Bozivich age 92 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in the Pine Acres Rehab. & Living Center in DeKalb. Born on May 6, 1916 in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of Michael and Julia (Madis) Bozivich. Helen was a Professor of Mathematical Statistics at Northern Illinois University for 30 years, ... View Item

William F. “Bill” Raih - 75
8/15/1932 - 8/5/2008

DeKalb, IL - William F. “Bill” Raih age 75 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on August 15, 1932 in Freeport, IL, the son of William C. and Beatrice (Kunkel) Raih. Bill was married to the former Mary Lou O’ Donnell on September 6, 1952 in the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Wh ... View Item

Bette Jean Pippin - 80
10/28/1928 - 8/4/2008

Sycamore, IL - Bette Jean (Holmes) Pippin of Sycamore, IL passed away at the age of 80 at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer, on August 4, 2008. Born October 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of Melburn & Thelma Holmes and is survived by her husband Harold P ... View Item

Dorothy M. Nolan - 94
5/7/1914 - 7/26/2008

Sycamore, IL - Dorothy M. Nolan, 94 of Sycamore, IL, (formerly of DeKalb) died peacefully on Saturday July 26, 2008. She was born on May 7, 1914 in DeKalb Township, IL to Martin L. and Maude I. (LaBolle) Deegan. She lived and worked in DeKalb County her whole life. Dorothy graduated from DeKalb High School in ... View Item

William R. Carson - 81
8/5/1926 - 7/21/2008

Des Moines, Iowa - Mr. Carson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 5, 1926 to William Francis and Claudia (Lane) Carson. He went home to the Lord on July 21, 2008. He was a veteran, serving our country in 1945-46 as a Sgt. Medical Technician in the Army. He received the Bronze Battle Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, th ... View Item

Patricia M. Brayton - 77
5/21/1931 - 7/19/2008

DeKalb, IL - Patricia M. Brayton age 77 of DeKalb, IL died on Saturday July 19, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb, IL. Born on May 21, 1931 in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Petruchius) Fraser. She was married to Larry Brayton in 1971 in DeKalb. She was a seamst ... View Item

Marguerite H. Mihm - 98
9/11/1909 - 7/15/2008

DeKalb, IL - Marguerite H. Mihm age 98 of DeKalb, IL passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2008 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest in DeKalb. She was born on September 11, 1909 in Afton Township, and was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Duffy) Mihm Jr. Marguerite attended St. Mary’s School in DeKalb grad ... View Item

Elfrieda M. Cady - 89
4/16/1919 - 7/14/2008

Des Plaines, IL - Elfrieda M. Cady age 89 of Des Plaines, IL, and formerly of Rochelle, IL, died on Monday July 14, 2008 in the Alden-Des Plaines Rehab. in Des Plaines, IL. She was born on April 16, 1919 in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Hubert and Martha (Kozelek) Brueckner. Elfrieda was married to the late E. ... View Item

Lawrence John Daniel - 99
11/9/1908 - 7/6/2008

DeKalb, IL - Lawrence John Daniel age 99 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday July 6, 2008 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest in DeKalb, IL. Born on November 9, 1908 in Buckman, MN, he was the son of Nicholas and Sophia (Jensen) Daniel. Lawrence was married to the late Lillian A. Wierer on August 31, 1935 in Cicero, IL; ... View Item

Jayne D. Schafer - 86
1/10/1922 - 6/29/2008

Dekalb, Illinois - Jayne D. Schafer of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday June 29, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center DeKalb, IL. Born in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Orville and Grace (Hiland) Davison. Jayne married DeLos M. Schafer on June 25, 1943 in DeKalb She graduated from DeKalb High Sc ... View Item

Millard F. Weber - 96
9/15/1911 - 6/27/2008

Rockford, IL - Millard F. Weber age 96 of Rockford, IL died on Friday, June 27, 2008 at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home, Rockford. He was born on September 15, 1911 in rural Sterling, IL and was the son of John and Emma (Ebersol) Weber. After one year of high school in Sterling, his family moved to Myerstown, PA. Af ... View Item

Beverly Grace Haws Pinkston - 76
12/7/1931 - 6/25/2008

DeKalb IL - Beverly Grace Haws Pinkston, 76, of DeKalb IL, passed away June 25, 2008 at Pine Acres Retirement Center in DeKalb. Born December 7, 1931 in DeKalb, she was the daughter of George Everett and Edythe Louise (White) Foster. She married Donald E Haws on August 7, 1954 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle. Sh ... View Item

Carl Milton Wisdom - 83
3/22/1925 - 6/25/2008

DeKalb, IL - Carl Milton Wisdom, 83, of DeKalb, died peacefully in his sleep on June 25th, 2008 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. Carl was born March 22, 1925 in Momence, Illinois to Earl and Natalia (Shrewsbury) Wisdom. He attended McMurray Grade School in DeKalb and was on the basketball team which won the C ... View Item

John J. Curley Sr. - 85
9/30/1922 - 6/21/2008

Cortland, IL - God has called John J. Curley Sr. age 85 of Cortland, IL, home to be with him on Saturday June 21, 2008. John was born on September 30, 1922 in Chicago, IL, and he was the son of John J. and Ella (Braun) Curley. John was married to the former Jean Mueller on December 24, 1983 in the Zion Lutheran Ch ... View Item

Laurence O. “Bloop” Shipman - 78
12/20/1929 - 6/7/2008

Sycamore, IL - Laurence O. “Bloop” Shipman age 78 of Sycamore, IL died on Saturday June 7, 2008 from complications of a fall on Christmas Day. He was born on December 20, 1929 in Chicago, IL; he was the son of Orville and Barbara (Patten) Shipman of DeKalb. Bloop was married to the former Rosann McCormick on September 26, 195 ... View Item

Dorothy “Dotsie” Grierson - 93
10/19/1914 - 6/5/2008

DeKalb, IL - Dorothy “Dotsie” Grierson , of DeKalb was often called upon by family and friends for compassionate and timeless listening ear, wisdom and intellectual drive, and her artistic talent. Mrs. Grierson, 93 died of natural causes on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Born October 19, 1914 in S ... View Item

Alice K. Ridulph - 92
7/10/1915 - 6/2/2008

DeKalb, IL - Alice K. Ridulph age 92 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday June 2, 2008 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb. Born on July 10, 1915 in Knox County, IL, she was the daughter of Samuel T. and Katherine S. (Ware) Wasson. Alice was married to the late Louis J. Ridulph in 1952 in Geneva, IL; he preceded her in deat ... View Item

Jon Michael Prescott Ph D. - 68
6/17/1939 - 6/2/2008

DeKalb, IL - DeKalb, IL – Jon Michael Prescott Ph D. (Mike) age 68 of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday June 2, 2008 in the comfort of his home. Born on June 17, 1939 in Amarillo, TX, he was the son of Clarence and Zeta (Keller) Prescott. Mike was married to Semra Prescott on June 27, 1974 in Ankara, Turkey. He was a dedicated scie ... View Item

Dr. Gordon C. Graham MD. FACS - 83
12/1/1924 - 5/30/2008

DeKalb, IL - Dr. Gordon C. Graham MD. FACS age 83 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday May 30, 2008 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb. Born on December 1, 1924 in Evanston, IL, he was the son of Gordon C. and Edith (Cloyes) Graham. Gordon was married to the former Joan Schneible on December 6, 1952 in Evanston, IL. Gordon ... View Item

Sue M. Miller - 85
6/3/1922 - 5/16/2008

DeKalb, IL - Sue M. Miller age 85 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday May 16, 2008 in her residence in DeKalb. Born on June 3, 1922 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anita (Salteri) Pighini. Sue was married to the late Reinhard “Gus” R. Miller on October 20, 1956 in Chicago; he preceded her in death on April 11 ... View Item

Madolyn F. O’Donnell - 89
3/5/1919 - 5/9/2008

DeKalb, IL - Madolyn F. O’Donnell age 89 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday May 9, 2008 in her residence in DeKalb. Born on March 5, 1919 in Steward, IL, she was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Snyder) O’Donnell. She graduated from Steward High School, and then worked in the DeKalb area, until she joined the Navy, and was Honorabl ... View Item

Wilbur O. Strawn - 92
3/18/1916 - 5/5/2008

DeKalb, IL - Wilbur O. Strawn, 92, of DeKalb passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Health Center of Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center. Born March 18, 1916, in rural Kirkland, IL, he was the son of Osmer and Lillian J. (Delles) Strawn. He was raised on farms in DeKalb and Boone Counties near Kirkland and graduated fro ... View Item

Lawrence E. Hickey Sr. - 68
1/26/1940 - 4/27/2008

Malta, IL - Lawrence E. Hickey Sr. age 68 of Malta, IL. passed away Sunday April 27, 2008 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL., following a courageous battle with lung disease. Born on January 26, 1940 in DeKalb, he was the son of Francis E. “Ike” and Mary Jane (McCullen) Hickey. Larry served in ... View Item

Donald Davy - 71
5/11/1936 - 4/20/2008

West Chicago, IL - Donald Davy age 71 of West Chicago, IL, and formerly of Sycamore, IL, died on Sunday April 20, 2008 in the Wood Glen Nursing Home in West Chicago, IL. Born on May 11, 1936 in Sycamore, IL, he was the son of Chester and Cecile (Purrman) Davy. Don was married to the late Faith Virginia Allen Kemnitz on May 28, 19 ... View Item

L. Winifred H. Hallaron - 89
10/24/1918 - 4/20/2008

DeKalb, IL - L. Winifred H. Hallaron age 89 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday April 20, 2008 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb. Born on October 24, 1918 in rural Mercer County, IL, she was the daughter of Harrison and Myrtle (Warren) Heck. Winifred was married to the late Stanley L. Hallaron on April 1, 1938 in DeKalb; he ... View Item

Robert L. Nolan - 77
3/18/1931 - 4/14/2008

Shabbona, IL - Robert L. Nolan age 77 of Shabbona, IL, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday April 14, 2008 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb. Born on March 18, 1931 in Marietta, IL, he was the son of Howard C. and Vina B. (Perkins) Nolan. Robert was married to the late Lorena C. Derry on July 23, 1956 ... View Item

Gladys E. Moore - 82
8/12/1925 - 4/13/2008

DeKalb, IL - Gladys E. Moore age 82 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday April 13, 2008 in the Pine Acres Rehab. and Living Center in DeKalb. Born on August 12, 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Leo and Jessica (Lihs) Trickler. Gladys was married to the late Tommy W. Moore on July 3, 1954 in Braceville, IL; he pre ... View Item

Edward J. Cyrier - 50
2/22/1958 - 3/17/2008

Shabbona, IL - Edward J. Cyrier age 50 of Shabbona, IL died on March 17, 2008 . He was born February 22, 1958 in Chicago, Il; He is the son of Edward G. and Arlene (Tumolo), Stepson of Mary Cyrier. Edward is the owner/operator of The Auto Clinic. Memebr of the of the Elks Lodge 765 and Moose Lodge 586 Survivors i ... View Item

Kaye B. Glidden - 97
2/5/1911 - 3/12/2008

Walnut Creek, CA - Kaye B. Glidden age 97 of Walnut Creek, CA, died on Wednesday March 12, 2008 in John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. She was born on February 5, 1911 in Santa Ana, CA; she was the daughter of Robert Storey and Mary Myrtle (Sloan) Bearhope. Kaye was married to the late Jerrold Glidden in Whiteland, IN, he pre ... View Item

Bernice C. Klemm - 91
6/21/1916 - 3/9/2008

DeKalb, IL - Bernice C. Klemm age 91 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday March 9, 2008 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb Twp., IL. Born on June 21, 1916 in Maple Park, IL, she was the daughter of Edward and Lauretta (Oshea) Klemm. Bernice had lived her entire life in the DeKalb area. Bernice was known for he ... View Item

Orville L. Mosher - 89
7/9/1918 - 3/8/2008

Franklin Grove, IL - Orville L. Mosher age 89 of Franklin Grove, IL, died on Saturday March 8, 2008 in the Franklin Grove Nursing Center Franklin Grove, IL. Born on July 9, 1918 on a farm south of DeKalb, IL, he was the son of Ray and Bertha (Davison) Mosher. Orville married Wilma Waramaki on June 16, 1939 in DeKalb; she preceded h ... View Item

Adela A. Nekolny - 93
6/26/1914 - 3/3/2008

DeKalb, IL - Adela A. Nekolny age 93 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday March 3, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on June 26, 1914 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Karel and Marie (Vavricka) Jindra. Adela was married to the late George Nekolny on January 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL; he preced ... View Item

Robert “Bob” C. Holder - 80
7/8/1927 - 2/26/2008

DeKalb, IL - Robert “Bob” C. Holder age 80, of DeKalb, IL died Tuesday February 26, 2008 in Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center in DeKalb. He was born July 8, 1927 in Powhatan, Arkansas and was the son of Jesse and Katie (Wyland) Holder. Bob married Margaret Dreczka on June 1, 1950 in St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Geno ... View Item

Ruth Mosher - 91
3/26/1916 - 2/10/2008

DeKalb, IL - Ruth Mosher, Age 91 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday February 10, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born March 26, 1916 in Crawfordsville, IN, she was the daughter of Scott and Esther (Underfanger) Peacock. Ruth married Charles W. Mosher March 25, 1938 in DeKalb; he prece ... View Item

Viola M. Purdy - 94
2/15/1913 - 2/3/2008

DeKalb, IL - Viola M. Purdy age 94 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Sycamore, IL, died on Sunday February 3, 2008 in the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on February 15, 1913 in Barrington, IL, she was the daughter of Wilhelm and Louise (Meyer) Blaschke. Viola was married to the late Wilbur P ... View Item

William “Bill” A. Nolan Sr. - 83
1/27/1924 - 1/24/2008

DeKalb, IL - William “Bill” A. Nolan Sr. 83, of DeKalb died at home on Thursday January 24, 2008. He was born in Mayfield Township to James and Mary (Redmond) Nolan on January 27, 1924. He was a WWII veteran, serving in Burma. On April 9, 1948 he married Pearle J. Sarver in DeKalb. She preceded him in death on March 4, 19 ... View Item

Mildred Mohrmann - 101
10/16/1906 - 1/18/2008

DeKalb, IL - Mildred Mohrmann age 101, was born in Chicago, IL, to Christ and Rose (Cloutier) Knies on October 16, 1906. She entered eternal peace with our Lord on Friday January 18, 2008. A resident of Sycamore for the past 14 years, living with her son, William and daughter-in-law Frances. Beloved wife of the late Roy Sr. fo ... View Item

Luther W. Taylor - 93
12/28/1914 - 1/8/2008

Oak Crest – DeKalb Area - Luther (Lu/Lute) W. Taylor, 93, of Oak Crest – DeKalb Area Retirement Center, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Oak Crest. Born December 28, 1914, in Rockford, he was the son of Willis H. and Winifred (Luther) Taylor. He attended Rockford schools, graduating from Rockford Senior High School in Febru ... View Item

Wilma R. “Billie” Strawn - 92
6/1/1915 - 1/8/2008

DeKalb, IL - Wilma R. “Billie” Strawn age 92 of DeKalb passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Oak Crest Health Center in DeKalb. Born June 1, 1915, in Yorkville, IL, she was the daughter of William E. Hayden and Florence H. (Smith) Hayden. She was raised in Yorkville but lived her adulthood in DeKalb and ... View Item

Wayne R. Johnson - 74
4/20/1933 - 1/6/2008

DeKalb, IL - Wayne R. Johnson age 74 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday January 6, 2008 in the Bethany Healthcare and Rehab. Center in DeKalb. Born on April 20, 1933 in Castana, IA, he was the son of George and Leona Johnson. Wayne was married to the former Joyce Lynch on October 27, 1956 in DeKalb; she preceded in death on Marc ... View Item

Lucia E. Tyner - 79
9/25/1928 - 1/2/2008

DeKalb, IL - Lucia E. Tyner age 79 of DeKalb, IL died on Wednesday January 2, 2008 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on September 25, 1928 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Antonio and Clara (Tarsitano) Pistilli. Lucia was married to John Tyner on May 26, 1951 in Glenview, IL. Lucia was ... View Item

Russell Wayne Pflaumer Sr. - 91
7/17/1916 - 12/23/2007

DeKalb, IL - Russell Wayne Pflaumer Sr. of DeKalb, IL went home to his Heavenly Father to celebrate Christmas in Heaven on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the Bethany Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 17, 1916 in St. Joe, IN. He grew up on a farm in Spencerville, IN during the Depression, where even as a ... View Item

Ruth E. Fariss - 91
3/16/1916 - 12/21/2007

DeKalb, IL - Ruth E. Fariss age 91 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday December 21, 2007 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oakcrest in DeKalb. Born on March 16, 1916 in Glen Ellyn, IL, she was the daughter of John and Maude (Bowen) Bacon. Ruth was married to the late W. Grant Fariss on June 22, 1940 in Glen Ellyn, ... View Item

Gladys R. Tischler - 88
1/18/1919 - 12/12/2007

Genoa, IL - Gladys R. Tischler age 88 of Genoa, IL, died on Wednesday December 12, 2007 in the Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, IL. Born on January 18, 1919 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of William and Mattie Sebree. Gladys was married to the late Leon R. Tischler on June 4, 1938; he preceded her in death on Nove ... View Item

Don Hammett - 63
4/1/1944 - 12/7/2007

DeKalb, IL - Don Hammett age 63 of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Friday December 7, 2007 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on April 1, 1944, in DeKalb, he was the son of Clifford and Margaret (Klemm) Hammett Sr. He married Kathryn Yankow on May 22, 1965 in DeKalb. He was a printer for many years at Du ... View Item

Dewey Laketa - 89
2/13/1918 - 11/28/2007

Mesa, AZ - Dewey Laketa age 89 of Mesa, AZ, died on November 28, 2007 in Mesa. He was born on February 13, 1918 in DeKalb, IL, and was the son of Eli and Julia (Kovacevich) Laketa. Graveside Service and Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery on Friday December 7, 2007 at 1:00PM. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore ... View Item

Norma Helen Callahan - 83
9/4/1924 - 11/13/2007

DeKalb, IL - Norma Helen Callahan age 83 of DeKalb, IL died on Tuesday November 13, 2007 in the Bethany Healthcare and Rehab. Center in DeKalb, IL. Norma was born on September 4, 1924 in Hinckley, IL, and was the daughter of Ralph and Lillie (Heyer) Baie. Norma was a long term resident of DeKalb, and a member of Immanuel Lut ... View Item

SPC Ashley Sietsema - 20
9/14/1987 - 11/12/2007

DeKalb, IL - SPC Ashley Sietsema age 20 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of River Grove, IL, died on Monday November 12, 2007 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. She was born on September 14, 1987 in Chicago, IL; she was the daughter of Olivia Alvarez. Ashley was married to Max W. Sietsema on April 27, 2007 in River Grove, IL. A ... View Item

Clara (Levy) Levinsky - 92
6/10/1915 - 11/9/2007

Chicago, Ill. - Clara (Levy) Levinsky, 92, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Chicago, Ill. Born June 10, 1915, in Chicago, she and her twin, Dorothy, were the daughters of Eva and Joseph Levy. Clara married Louis Levinsky in 1937 in Chicago. She moved with her mother to Elkhart, Ind., where she raised her children and owne ... View Item

Gregory A. Hartness - 59
3/24/1948 - 11/9/2007

DeKalb, IL - Gregory A. Hartness age 59 of DeKalb, IL died on November 9, 2007 in his residence in DeKalb. He was born on March 24, 1948 in Pocahontas, AR; he was the son of John S. and Donna L. (Hattersly) Hartness. Greg was married to the former Kathy Adkinson on June 25, 1970 in Plano, IL. Greg retired from t ... View Item

James “Jim” P. Sheehan - 83
5/2/1924 - 11/6/2007

Rochelle, IL - James “Jim” P. Sheehan age 83 of Rochelle, IL, died on Tuesday November 6, 2007 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. Born May 2, 1924 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of James Joseph and Ann (Daily) Sheehan. Jim married Audrey Barnard on June 8, 1946 in Chicago. He worked in the Chicago Stock ... View Item

Margaret Lucille Michaelson - 85
8/9/1922 - 11/5/2007

Janesville, WI - Margaret Lucille Michaelson age 85 of Janesville, WI, and formerly of DeKalb, IL, died on Monday November 5, 2007 in the Rock County Rock Haven in Janesville, WI. Born on August 9, 1922 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (McGuire) Mullen. Margaret was married to the late Francis W. Michaels ... View Item

Agatha Jean Shoop-Sexton - 81
9/2/1926 - 11/2/2007

DeKalb, IL - Agatha Jean Shoop-Sexton age 81 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday November 2, 2007 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb Twp, IL. Born on September 2, 1926 in Kaneville, IL, she was the daughter of Everett J. and Audrey (Phillips) Barrett. Jean was married to the late Ellis Shoop on October 12, 1945 in Kaneville, ... View Item

Victor D. Benson - 73
9/30/1934 - 10/27/2007

DeKalb, IL - Victor D. Benson age 73 of DeKalb, IL died on October 27, 2007 in his residence in DeKalb. Born on September 30, 1934 in Mineral Point, WI, he was the son of Dannie and Olivene (Hildreth) Benson Jr. Victor was married to the former Loretta Mae Hurst on July 13, 1962 in DeKalb. Victor worked at North ... View Item

William “Bill” L. Hiland - 86
9/15/1939 - 10/26/2007

DeKalb, IL - William “Bill” L. Hiland age 68 of DeKalb, IL, died Friday October 26, 2007 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb, IL. Born on September 15, 1939 in Evanston, IL, he was the son of Robert “Bob” G. and Bernice (Laning) Hiland. Bill was married to the former Thelma Rebaya Cuizon on May 19, 1977 in ... View Item

Charles “Charlie” Warden - 78
10/25/1928 - 10/20/2007

DeKalb, IL - Charles “Charlie” Warden age 78 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Sycamore, IL, died on Saturday October 20, 2007 in the Pine Acres Rehab. and Living Center in DeKalb. Born on October 25, 1928 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he was the son of Charles E. and Lola L. (Smith) Warden. Charlie was a painter for m ... View Item

John L. Foiles - 83
9/25/1924 - 10/10/2007

DeKalb, IL - John L. Foiles age 83 of DeKalb, IL, died on Wednesday October 10, 2007 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb Twp. Born on September 25, 1924 in DeKalb, IL, he was the son of E. LeRoy and Ellen Martha (Gleason) Foiles. John was married to the former Ruth Wildey on January 27, 1951 in the St ... View Item

John W. McCabe - 85
10/26/1921 - 9/25/2007

DeKalb, IL - John W. McCabe 85, died Tuesday September 25, 2007 at DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born October 26, 1921 in DeKalb he was the son of John Bernard and Mabel (Peters) McCabe. John was married to the former Helen M. Johnson on August 30, 1940 in Clinton, IL. She preceded him in death on March ... View Item

James J. McNiece Jr. - 76
5/23/1931 - 9/16/2007

DeKalb, IL - James J. McNiece Jr. age 76 of DeKalb, IL died on Sunday September 16, 2007 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on May 23, 1931 in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of James J. and Adeline (Brady) McNiece Sr. James was married to the former Mili Satterfield on June 21, 1963 in Detroit, MI. After J ... View Item

Lyndal M. Dorland - 100
12/24/1906 - 9/10/2007

DeKalb, IL - Lyndal M. Dorland age 100 of DeKalb, IL died on Monday September 10, 2007 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center –Oakcrest in DeKalb, IL. Born on December 24, 1906 in Chestnut, IL, she was the daughter of Lewis and Daisy (Baker) McKinley. Lyndal was married to the late Z. Harold Dorland on August 23, 1930 in Peor ... View Item

Beverly Mae Evensen - 76
5/7/1931 - 9/4/2007

DeKalb, IL - Beverly Mae Evensen of DeKalb passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 2007 at Patriot Ridge Nursing Home in Fairborn, OH. Beverly was born May 7th, 1931 in DeKalb, daughter of the late Andrew and Clara Evensen. Her brother Calvin Evensen preceded Beverly in death. Beverly graduated Northern Illinois University in 1953 ... View Item

Gladys E. Sisco - 76
1/30/1931 - 8/29/2007

DeKalb, IL - Gladys E. Sisco age 76 of DeKalb, IL died on Wednesday August 29, 2007 in her residence in DeKalb. Born on January 30, 1931 in Downers Grove, IL, she was the daughter of Louis J. and Rose M. (Glojsek) Pokorny. Gladys was married to the late George W. Sisco on June 14, 1952 in Holy Trinity Church in ... View Item

Jane C. Henderson - 91
9/25/1915 - 8/23/2007

DeKalb, IL - Jane C. Henderson 91, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at home. Born September 25, 1915 in Chicago, she was the youngest of 3 children born to Charles and Agnes Dubach. She grew up in Chicago, except for a few years in Hartford, Connecticut. She attended Aquinas high School, and later worked for All State Insurance ... View Item

Mabel M. Wallen - 89
3/20/1918 - 8/19/2007

DeKalb, IL - Mabel M. Wallen age 89 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of McLean County, IL, died on Sunday August 19, 2007 in the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Emily (Polk) Flint. She was a graduate of Bellflower Township High School, a loyal member of the Second Christian Chu ... View Item

Kenneth L. Gresh - 89
3/24/1918 - 8/14/2007

Rockford, IL - Kenneth L. Gresh age 89 of Rockford, IL, and formerly of DeKalb, died on Tuesday August 14, 2007 in P.A. Peterson Center for Health in Rockford, IL. Born March 24, 1918, in Shabbona, IL, the son of Warren and Ceceila (Duffy) Gresh. Kenneth married Mina Beverdan on October 13, 1944, in Midland Park, NJ. Kenn ... View Item

Ethel L. Taylor - 85
2/23/1922 - 8/5/2007

DeKalb, IL - Ethel L. Taylor, 85, of DeKalb, passed away in her home Sunday, August 5, 2007. She was born February 23, 1922 in DeKalb. She was the daughter of Harry D. and Gladys D. Horton. Ethel was a member of the DeKalb Township High School class of 1940, and attended classes at Northern Illinois State Teaching Co ... View Item

Doris J. Ickes - 69
1/16/1938 - 7/3/2007

DeKalb, IL - Doris J. Ickes 69, of DeKalb, IL. Died Tues July 3, 2007 at Bethany Health Care Center DeKalb, IL. Born January 16, 1938 in Kankakee, IL She was the daughter of Charles and Georgia (Williams) Naese. She married Otto W. Ickes, Sr. on Jan. 3, 1958, in Sycamore, IL. Doris was a cook and a homemaker. She was ... View Item

Travis E. Gene “Geno” Odom Sr. - 79
6/12/1928 - 7/2/2007

DeKalb, IL - Travis E. Gene “Geno” Odom Sr., 79, died Monday July 2, 2007 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. He was born to June 12, 1928 and raised in Phil Cambell, Alabama, lived in Marked Tree, Alabama, Kingston, Genoa, most recently in DeKalb. He owned and operated the Checker Gas Station in Genoa and employed by Nehring El ... View Item

Guido “Guy” Protano - 83
1/14/1924 - 6/15/2007

Sycamore, IL - Guido “Guy” Protano age 83 of Sycamore, IL died on Friday June 15, 2007 at his residence in Sycamore. Born on January 14, 1924 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Carmie and Marie (Grittani) Protano. Guy was married to the former Robbie Coulter on November 8, 1947 at the First United Methodist Church ... View Item

Delores M. (Yusunas) Edwards - 77
4/6/1930 - 6/10/2007

DeKalb, IL - Delores M. (Yusunas) Edwards age 77 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday June 10, 2007 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on April 6, 1930 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Zibitus) Yusunas. Delores was married to the late Robert W. Edwards on June 16, 1973, in St. Ma ... View Item

Melba K. Dill - 86
11/11/1920 - 4/21/2007

DeKalb, IL - Melba K. Dill age 86 of DeKalb, IL, died on Saturday April 21, 2007 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb, Twp, IL. Born on November 11, 1920 in Roanoke, Alabama, she was the daughter of John and Pearl (Swann) Keeble. Melba was married to the late Clarence Day on June 20, 1942 in LaGrange, GA. , he preceded ... View Item

Helen L. Moore - 86
1/6/1921 - 4/3/2007

DeKalb, IL - Helen L. Moore age 86 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday April 3, 2007 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb. Born on January 6, 1921 in Rochelle, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Valette) Law. Helen was married to the late Keith Moore on November 28, 1953 in Rochelle, IL; he preceded her in death ... View Item

Mary W. Carroll - 72
10/3/1934 - 3/12/2007

Genoa, IL - Mary W. Carroll age 72 of Genoa, IL, died on Monday March 12, 2007 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb, IL. Born on October 3, 1934 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Leland and Dorothy (Scott) Sharp. Mary was the owner and operator of Marrandi’s Restaurant in Hampshire, IL. She has lived in Genoa sinc ... View Item

Floris N. King - 77
8/1/1929 - 3/11/2007

Malta, IL - Floris N. King age 77 of Malta, IL, died on Sunday March 11, 2007 in her residence. Born on August 1, 1929 in Warren County, IA, she was the daughter of Ernest and Rosemary Ann (Gillet) Clarke. Floris was married to the late John Ray King on May 1, 1948 in DeKalb, IL; he preceded her in death on June 11, 1974. ... View Item

Garnet Marie Roland - 84
12/19/1922 - 3/7/2007

DeKalb, IL - Garnet Marie Roland age 84 of DeKalb, IL died on Wednesday March 7, 2007 in the Pine Acres Rehab. And Living Center. Born on December 19, 1922 in Belvidere, IL, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Herrmann) Butz. Garnet was a loving home maker that had lived in DeKalb since 1970, moving here from Belvidere. S ... View Item