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