Harlan Rosenkrans, 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Harlan was born in Dixon, IL on April 20, 1924. He graduated from Paw Paw High School and went into the Armed Forces shortly following graduation. He served in WWII and was stationed in Germany. After […]
Darlene Eich, 90, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence in Paw Paw, Illinois. Mrs. Eich was born on August 4th, 1926 in Robinson Kansas to Peter and Nellie Molinare. Darlene was an avid animal lover and especially loved raising Toy Fox Terriers. Darlene started her culinary career by operating the cafeteria at Del […]
Lucille Ida (Baird) Rhea, 96, passed away at the Mendota Lutheran Home on July 25, 2016. She was born on August 25, 1919 in Earlville, Illinois, and was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. Lucille married Robert John Rhea on February 18, 1939. John and Lucille were engaged in farming in the […]
Dale T. Breeze, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. Dale was born April 3, 1936 in Ashton, IL, the son of Roy T. And Lucille (Foster) Breeze. Dale farmed around the Paw Paw area for over 40 years until his retirement at […]
Donald Richard King, 81, of Paw Paw, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Donald was born to Goldie Soemo and Fred King on July 12, 1934 in Chicago, IL. He married Joyce Meyer Dorsett on December 26, 1992. Don retired after many years as a bricklayer and then as manager […]
Marshall K. Beck, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Marshall was born May 20, 1927 in Piggott, Arkansas, the son of Roscoe K. and Ruby Marion (Woods) Beck. Marshall is survived by four sons, Rick Beck, Larry (LuAnn) Beck, Dennis (Jackie) Beck, and […]
Judith Ann Boysen, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Judy was born August 23, 1941 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Zellers) Riley. Judy is survived by her children, Ronnie Lee Boysen, Lisa (Brian) Winkler, and Alan (Susan) Boysen; six […]
Margaret Esser of Paw Paw, age 80, died peacefully Friday, April 15, 2016 at Prairie Crossing Nursing Home of Shabbona after a recent illness. She was born September 17, 1935 in Lisle, IL to Irene Steinhaus Schwartz. Margaret married Dale Esser on July 30, 1953 in a ceremony officiated by the late Mayor Richard Daley. […]
Gary Lee Arjes, 61, of West Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Mendota Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 25, 1954 in Mendota, the son of Jake and Shirley (Locke) Arjes. For over 35 years, Gary was a dedicated employee of Hornung Tiling Service as well as […]
Steven E. Gill, 47, of Earlville, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. He was born December 31, 1968 in Batavia, IL, the son of Thomas James and Nancy (nee Wicklund) Gill. He was united in marriage to Donna (nee Wassman) Peterson on May 16, 2009. Steve and Donna had been together since 1996 before they […]