Karen Sue Ritchie, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, July 19th, 2026. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Akron, Indiana, the daughter of Byron and Mildred (Hartzler) Thompson. She graduated from Akron High School in 1958 before earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary […]
Erv Safranek, 101, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1924, in Kenosha, WI, the son of Joseph and Sophie (nee Vykruta) Safranek. He married Agnes Kettley on September 12, 1948. Erv lived in many different places, including Chicago, Berwyn, […]
Jon Simpson, 61, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1964, in Mendota, the son of Roger and Geneva (Gibson) Simpson. Jon was an active member of the Paw Paw Lions Club. He played a […]
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 […]
*** The family of Annabelle Schlesinger will be holding a private graveside service for her this week in Paw Paw. They ask that everyone please respect their privacy and honor their wishes to keep this as a family only affair. Thank you for your understanding*** Anabelle Schlesinger, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, […]
Richard “Dick” A. Luce, 86, of Paw Paw, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 6, 1940, in Mendota, the son of Claude and Ruth (Johnson) Luce. He married Rita Rosenkrans on January 4, 1964, at the Paw Paw United Methodist […]
Ryan Todd, 28, of Shabbona, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born December 4, 1997, in DeKalb, IL, the son of Dave Todd and Dena Heilbrun. Ryan graduated from Kishwaukee College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He enjoyed throwing darts with family and friends. […]
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 […]
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 […]