Eleanor Resch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in DeKalb, Illinois, on April 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Her final moments were spent surrounded by family and in prayer. A lifelong Illinoisian, Eleanor was born in Chicago on April 21, 1937, to Rosa and Anton Terkowitsch. She was an avid […]
Phillip Walter Foster, 86 of Shabbona, IL passed away Tuesday April 7 2026 in his home with his loving wife Shirley beside him. Phil was born to Floyd & Ruby Foster on March 26, 1940. He married the love of his life, Shirley Walzer Foster on December 26, 1959. The two shared 66 beautiful years […]
David Raymond Sanderson, 71, of Steward, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 5, 2026. He was born April 19, 1954, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Donald and Evelyn Sanderson, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers, Doug Sanderson and Dan Sanderson; his children, Chelsey Sanderson Zuzow […]
Lois Darlene Rorah, 67, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 10, 1959, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Gerene and Iva (Wilson) Underwood. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her work ethic was impeccable. Lois is survived by […]
Thomas “Tom” James McNamara, Jr., 69, of Paw Paw, formerly of Elburn, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 30, 1956, in Elmhurst, the son of Thomas Sr. and Helen (Reimer) McNamara. Tom loved going fast. He enjoyed working on cars and was especially fond of his 1978 […]
Edward “E.T.” Tennant, 75, of Murphysboro, IL and formerly or Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born April 3, 1950, in Ottawa, the son of Austin and Leona (Cook) Tennant. Ed graduated from Paw Paw High School. He proudly served his country in the United […]
Jack V. Jacobs, 86, formerly of Paw Paw and Compton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Manor Court of Peru. He was born April 14, 1939, in Compton, Illinois, to Jake and Muriel (Johnson) Jacobs. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a strong work […]
Sharon Rose (Wood) Moore, 80, of Scarboro, IL was born to Charles and Mary (Briner) Wood on June 13, 1945. She was escorted by the Lord to her heavenly home on January 30, 2026, with her children and grandchildren by her side. She was a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church of Rochelle for […]
Simone Sue Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and former educator, passed away on January 24, 2026, in DeKalb, Illinois. She was 75. Born on August 21, 1950, in DeKalb, Illinois, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Simone was the daughter of Norman and Carshon (Richardson) Johnson of Lee, Illinois. She was raised on the family farm just […]
Richard Gene Arjes July 4, 1941 – January 2, 2026 Richard was born in Compton, IL in 1941. Dick, as his family called him, was the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1959. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduation and headed to Camp Pendleton in […]