All Obituaries

Donald “Don” Mosher, 106, passed away on Wednesday, November 22 at Oak Crest Retirement Center in DeKalb, IL. He was born June 22, 1917 at the home of his parents, Clarence and Leila (Johnson) Mosher near DeKalb. He graduated from DeKalb High School, the University of Illinois and Harvard University Graduate School of Business. He married Louise Allen in 1944 after which he served 4 years in the Army. Two years in the states and two years overseas in England, France, Luxembourg,...

Jan E. Eggum, 86, of DeKalb, IL passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oak Crest surrounded by his family.  Jan was born December 28, 1936 in Stavanger, Norway, the son of John and Magda (Amdal) Eggum.  Jan and his family moved to the United States when he was 14 years old.  Jan married Sharon A. Davis on April 5, 1980 at First United Methodist Church in DeKalb. Jan attended DeKalb High School and was on the high school’s first...

George Howard “Big G” Millspaugh, 73, of Chicago formerly of DeKalb, Illinois, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  He was born July 24, 1950, in Rockport, Texas, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Clausen) Millspaugh. George married the love of his life Jaqualine “Jackie” Knych on August 17, 1991.  The family moved to DeKalb, Illinois and then Waterman where George began his music career. George was a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy...

Mike Hopkins, 54, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home. He was born January 5, 1969, in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of Donald C. and Bonnie Rae (Gibson) Hopkins. Michael married Yolanda Cabanas. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; his son, Aldo; two granddaughters, Sofia and Alice; his siblings, Steven Hopkins, Candice, Sally, Scott, Michele; and his father, Donald Hopkins.   He was preceded in death by his mother Bonnie. The Funeral Mass will...

In loving memory of Kramer Charles Grasty, a vibrant 14-year-old soul born May 20th 2009 in DeKalb, Illinois. His passion for learning to play drums and guitar created a melody that resonated in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know him. Alongside his PaPa, Kramer found solace and joy in the gentle cadence of fishing, creating cherished memories by the water's edge. Beyond his musical endeavors, he showcased a unique skill as an expert knife sharpener and collector. Kramer was an...

Marjorie Querrey, 85, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home.  She was born November 17, 1937 in Russell, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Georgia (Darrah) Rawlins.  She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Querrey, Brenda (Curt) Tangeman; two grandsons, Tyler Tangeman, and Ryan (Victoria)Tangeman and her great-granddaughter Mackenzie all of DeKalb.  She was preceded in death by her husband Riley in 2016. A graveside celebration for close...

On the Morning of November 9, 2023, Morley Edgerton Russell came to the end of his life at the age of 94, peacefully, with his loving wife at his side. He was an accomplished long-time resident of DeKalb, Illinois and a professor of chemistry at N.I.U. for thirty years. He was married to Maureen McLaughlin Russell for sixty years and had two sons and four grandchildren, Vance Anderson (Emma Underwood), Charlotte and Beatrix of Lymington, England and Trevor McLaughlin (Jennifer Miller),...

Robert "Bob" Buehler, 62, of Genoa, Illinois, concluded his life's journey on Monday, November 6, 2023, while at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. Born on October 29, 1961, in DeKalb, Illinois, he was the cherished son of John and Paula (Hart) Buehler. Bob dedicated many years to perfecting the craft of carpentry and ran his own successful business, Buehler Construction, where he poured his heart and soul into every project. A man of varied interests, Bob thrived in the company of...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Butler, 90 of Dekalb, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Aperion Care, Dekalb.  He was born on May 13, 1933 in Bloomington, the middle child of Harold E. and Frances (Thompson) Butler. He graduated Bloomington Trinity High School in 1951, then joined the United States Air Force and served in Germany during the Occupation until being honorably discharged in 1955.  Bob married Carol Rucinski at...

Gerald “Jerry” Stryker, 55, of Lee, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home.  He was born June 23, 1968, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Wayne and Hazel (Hart) Stryker.  Gerald was raised on Stryker Egg Farm in Waterman. He was employed at Farmers Factory in Lee, then over the road truck driver, Caterpillar in Montgomery, and most recently for Advantage Contractor Solutions in Elgin. Gerald volunteered for the Lee Fire Department and was a member...