All Obituaries

Robert A. Weihofen, 78, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born December 24, 1944, in Wood Dale, Illinois, the son of William and Josephine (Litcher) Weihofen. Robert married Jean Smith July 15, 1963 in Urbana (Passed 2009), he later married Patti McGann. Robert was a surveyor for the state of  Illinois Highway Division for 33 years prior to retirement in 1998. Robert was a devoted grandfather. He is survived by his son, Ronald (Linda) Weihofen...

Linda J. Clark, beloved wife, mother, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, at her home in Cortland, Illinois. She was 65 years old. Linda was born on December 16, 1957, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Edward and Janet (Canham) Rebek. Throughout her life, she exemplified compassion and generosity, dedicating her time and energy to serving others. Linda selflessly contributed to several charitable organizations including St. Vincent DePaul and Hope Haven. In addition to...

Compassionate and kind, with a great sense of humor, Kathleen Ann Rohan, nee Hickey, passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 71. Kathleen was born in DeKalb, Illinois in 1951.  She graduated from DeKalb High School (1969) and attended college in Minneapolis where she was recruited to work for the FBI in Washington DC. Ultimately, Kathy proudly served 38 years working at the FBI, the U.S. Supreme Court Marshal's Office, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee...

Kimberly L. Bauer, 38, of Hampshire, and formerly of DeKalb, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. She was born August 25, 1984 in Elk Grove, IL, the daughter of Richard and Noreen (Pilch) Heinzen. Kimberly married Wesley Bauer in DeKalb, June 14, 2014. She had been a school bus driver for the Sycamore School District, as well as a CCD teacher for St. Peter Damian in Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her parents; and both her paternal and maternal...

Norma J. Sharp, 95, of DeKalb, died Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born September 28, 1927, in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of James and Isabell (Moore) Hartley. She was a longtime resident of Louisville, KY before moving to Oak Crest in DeKalb in 2013. Norma was a graduate of WVU in 1949, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She married Robert L. Sharp, also a WVU graduate, in 1949. He preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Nagy....

Hurshel Ray Barnes, 79, passed away May 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by family in Dekalb, Illinois after an extended illness. He was born to Orestus and Varleria Walley Barnes in Prentiss County March 12, 1944. He lived much of his life in Nettleton, Ms. as a factory worker at Reed’s Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Shiloh Hunting Club as well as a member of the Nettleton Masonic Lodge prior to his move to Illinois where he worked for the Dekalb Daily Chronicle. He...

Patricia Crumpacker, 69, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her son’s home in Davis Junction. She was born January 10, 1954, in Elmhurst, Illinois the daughter of John J. and Eleanor H. (Johnson) Garvin. Patricia was a graduate of Elgin High and Elgin Community College. she was a dental assistant for 20yrs followed by 15yrs as a secretary for the Dean's Office in the College of Education at NIU. Patricia was a long time attendee of the Crossview Church...

Yvonne Amalia Johnson, age 92, of DeKalb, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Brookdale Lisle Senior Living Center. She was born July 1, 1930 in DeKalb, the daughter of Albert O. and Virginia (Nelson) Johnson. Yvonne attended rural schools in DeKalb and Kane County, St. Charles High School and Sycamore High School prior to her graduation in 1947. She matriculated to Northern Illinois State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics, graduating in 1951. In 1960...

Gerald E. Halverson of DeKalb, IL passed away on May 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 26, 1940, in DeKalb, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hegland, his mother, Leona Halverson, his stepfather John Halverson, his brother Roger, his nephew Matthew, two stepbrothers, one stepsister and his daughter-in-law, Adriana Halverson. He was employed as a union plumber and pipefitter for over 40 years.  He honorably served in the U.S....

Margaret R. Ryder, 88, of Sycamore, IL., passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.   Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Bridget (Musson) Barton, and her husband, John C. Ryder. She is survived by her brother John (JoAnn) Barton, her 5 children; Bill (Sue) Ryder, Betsy (Dan Hirschtick) Lindner, Patt...