Betty Louise Schmidt, 92, of Mendota, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in her home with hospice care. Betty was born November 1, 1924 to Charles and Bertha (Boykin) Bradford in Keenes, IL. She married Harold J. Schmidt on February 20, 1944 in Dixon, IL. Betty graduated from Troy Grove High School in 1942. She […]
Robert Earl Kern, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his residence. Bob was born September 27, 1927 in Sublette Angear Hospital to Alfred and Clara (Bauer) Kern. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1945. On June 8, 1946, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Gayle Willard. Bob grew […]
Janet “Jann” Marie Eich, 57, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Jann was born November 10, 1959 in Mendota, the daughter of Maurice and Shirley (Sibigtroth) Seng. She was united in marriage to James Robert Eich on June 19, 1982 in Mendota. Jann […]
Fern E. Eggers, 98, of Compton, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born July 31, 1918 in Bradford Township, the daughter of Willard Edward and Maye (Gerbers) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Leo H.J. Eggers on March 26, 1939 in Ashton. Fern […]
Edward John Gilmore, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Ed was born May 3, 1932 in Compton, IL, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Bauer) Gilmore. He was united in marriage to Donna Pfeifer on June 1, 1952 at the Paw Paw United […]
Harold Atherton, 96, of Paw Paw, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. He was born December 2, 1920 in Magnolia, KY to Hansford and Pearl (nee Gibson) Atherton. Harold married Mary Manetta on September 10, 1941 in Ottawa. Harold served in the U.S. Army during World War […]
Peggy Rosette, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born July 18, 1940 in Campbell, Missouri to Johnie and Mary Lena (nee Stevens) Morris. She married C. Arthur Rosette on April 10, 1983. Peggy loved being with her children, church family, and living […]
Samuel Andrew Michaels Jr., 53, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Sam was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to Samuel A. Michaels Sr. and Ruth (McKee) Michaels. He grew up in southern Illinois, loving to ride dirt bikes and play football. Once out of high […]
Lola F. Pierce (nee Distin), 97, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born to Russell and Gladys (nee Moeller) Distin on October 27, 1919. She was one of six children. A graduate of Dixon High School, Lola married Dorrance A. Pierce of […]
Raymond Jacob Schoenholz, 96, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Heritage Health of Mendota. Raymond was born January 4, 1921 in Willow Creek Township, the son of Arthur and Alma (nee Baxter) Schoenholz. He was united in marriage to Louise Barrington on November 24, 1944 in the Norwood Presbyterian Church. Raymond […]