Robert (Bob) Knight was born in Fairmont, WV on April 18, 1943 and died in Morgantown, WV from complications of the COVID-19 virus on December 11, 2020. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Lurene (Laurie), his son Terry Knight of Aurora, IL and his daughter Karen Wendeler of New C…
Local Obituaries
Ann Marie Ingemunson Sassaman was born May 6, 1937, to Kermit J. Ingemunson and Faye Lois Johnson Ingemunson. Ann Marie sadly passed away February 17, 2021 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center, Shabbona, IL.
Alice A. Mathre, 81, of Newark, IL former resident of Sheridan, IL passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home in rural Newark, IL. She was born October 3, 1939 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Wallace and Thelma (Knutson) Beardsley Sr. She married Richard L. Mathre on August 10, 1957 i…


Michael Allen Vincent, 55, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 21, 2021. Michael was born on August 31, 1965 to William and Edwina (DeJonghe) Vincent in Sandwich, IL. Michael loved riding motorcycles and playing with guns. He liked working with his hands and researching everything.
Patrick A. Higgins, age 65 of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born on September 26, 1955 in St. Charles, IL the son of George R. and Lorraine (Reynolds) Higgins.
Robyn H. Bomstad, 64, of Earlville, Illinois passed away peacefully, Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 24, 1956 in Mendota, Illinois the daughter of Ernie and Dora (Whitlock) Russell. She was a gr…
Gregory Paul Kraber, 61 of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL surrounded by his family. Greg was born on May 26, 1959 in Berwyn, IL to Paul and Sue (Kaster) Kraber.
Karol J. Dewey, age 82 of Sycamore, passed away peacefully in her home, on Thursday, February 11th, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Tara Lynn Greer, 48, of Sandwich, IL passed away at her home unexpectedly on February 2, 2021. Tara was born on October 18, 1972 in Wheaton, IL to Edward Stebler and Elizabeth Labie.
Mary Elizabeth Jensen, 87, of Hinckley, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2021 at Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born August 8, 1933 in Mosheim, Tennessee the daughter of Alex and Beulah (Ellenburg) Honeycutt. She married James A. Jensen on December 15, 19…
Jacqueline J. ”Jackie” Zbinden, age 82 of Waterman, IL passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born on October 20, 1938 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Nicholas and Lucille (Bennett) Dahm.
Thomas Gerald Keller, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Yorkville, IL. He was born April 13, 1965 to Edward and Joan Keller in Aurora, IL.
Patricia Lynn "Trish" De Jonghe 56 of Mendota, IL (formerly of Earlville, Leland and Hinckley) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5th, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Kenosha, WI on November 8th, 1964 to Edward W. Carmickle and Freda B. Carmick…
Christopher Lawrence DeToni, 62, of Sandwich, IL passed away February 8, 2021 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born August 13, 1958 in Chicago, IL the son of Gino and Barbara (Rice) DeToni. He married Robyn Renea on June 3, 1988 in Aurora, IL. He was a 1976 East Aurora High Sc…
Robert John Hrouda Sr., 78, of Somonauk, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. He was born August 7, 1942 in Chicago, IL the son of Frank and Margaret (Partak) Hrouda. He married Sandra Lynn Karel on October 6, 1962 in Berwyn, IL. He was a member of Somonauk B…
Joni Marie Gravatt, 64, of Marion, IL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandwich, IL. She was born May 17, 1956 in Portage, WI the daughter of Robert and Helen (Morgan) Gravatt. Joni has always been “Aunt Joni”. She did not have child…
Peter Paulino Taitague, age 61 of Oswego, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was born on November 16, 1959 in Inarajan, Guam the son of Tomas Meno and Martha Paulino Taitague.
Bernard J. Krapausky, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Sandwich. He was born February 19, 1947 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Bernard and Evalyn (Brazee) Krapausky. He married Diane Dobbs on January 21, 1967 in Alexandria, VA. Bernie was a proud veteran of…
Cecilia Urban, age 88 of Yorkville, IL passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Arista Healthcare in Naperville, IL. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Salley) Pollak.
Vivian A. (Ingle) Feldott passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 29, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ray A. Ingle and Vivian A. (Harris) Ingle. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Harvey IL, the oldest of three daughters.
Kathleen Ann Jackson, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home in Sandwich, IL. She was born June 18, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Anthony R. and Helen C. (O’Brien) Yanz. She married Robert J. Jackson on February 21, 1970 in Villa Park, IL. She enjoyed t…