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WILLIAM R. 'BILL' UNDERWOOD
William R. "Bill" Underwood, 78, of Hodgenville, Ky., died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at the Helmwood Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown, Ky.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.
SAMUEL CLYDE WILLIS
Samuel Clyde Willis, 86, of Sycamore, Ill., died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb.
Born April 5, 1917, in Cherry Valley, Ark., he was the son of Jeff and Lula Willis. He married Odessa Greenwood; she preceded him in death in 1978. He married Rebecca Keen in 1983.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in Europe. He worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. as an electrician for 30 years, retiring in 1981. Sam was a member of Elks Lodge 1392, Moose Lodge 1506, Sycamore VFW Post 5768 and American Legion Post 8337.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, of Sycamore; four granddaughters, Vicki, Lisa, Robin and Dawn, all of Tucson, Ariz.; a grandson, Mike Davis of DeKalb; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Mayberry of Michigan; and four stepchildren, Thomas (Debbie) Keen of Creston, John (Debbie) Keen of Sycamore, Col. P.K. (Marry Ellen) Keen of Colorado and Lila (Troy) Barnhardt of North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Odessa; a daughter, Carol Davis; a sister, Euvada Martin; and a stepdaughter, Shirley Hoffmann.
The funeral service and burial will be held in Wynne, Ark. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels, Voluntary Action Center or a Hospice program of the donor's choice in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
DOUGLAS L. SKOGLUND
Douglas L. Skoglund, 59, of Rochelle, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Rochelle Community Hospital after a brief illness.
Born Sept. 29, 1944, in DeKalb, he was the son of Leonard M. and Helen J. (Kientz) Skoglund. He was a 1962 graduate of Rochelle Township High School and a 1973 graduate of Southern Illinois University. He was retired after serving as administrator of parks for the city of Vineland, N.J., for 18 years.
He enjoyed the outdoors, animals, plant life and, most of all, people. His memberships included the American Mental Health Association, New Jersey Park Association, Illinois Park Association, St. Patrick Church, American Red Cross, American Diabetes Association and American Cancer Society.
He is survived by two sons, Erik Skoglund of Rochelle and Patrik Skoglund of Kokomo, Ind.; a daughter, Sarah Skoglund of Vineland, N.J.; and two sisters, Joyce Widmark of Arlington Heights and Sharon (Clyde) Jones of Geneva.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at St. Patrick Catholic Church at Caron Road and Kelley Drive in Rochelle, with the Rev. David Peck officiating.
A memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Association.
Lyons Cluts-Simes Funeral Home in Rochelle assisted the family with arrangements.
BRUCE K. ELLIOTT
Bruce K. "Bud" Elliott, 77, of DeKalb, Ill., died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb.
Born July 28, 1926, in La Crosse, Wis., he was the son of Alva C. and Lillian (Kindley) Elliott. Bruce married Doris A. Hilton in 1947 in La Grange; he later married Ann (Dorland) Bort on May 3, 1987, in DeKalb.
Before his retirement in 1989, Bruce worked in the insurance and investment brokerage firm of All American Financial. Bruce lived in the DeKalb community since 1987, having moved here from Naperville. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bruce was a member of First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, Sigma Chi at University of Wisconsin and the Million Dollar Round Table.
If Bruce was not working, you could find him with his horses, playing polo, fox hunting or showing his skills as a jumper in the horse ring. After his high school graduation, Bruce received his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
He is survived by his wife, Ann, of DeKalb; three sons, Robert Elliott of Bolingbrook, Bruce K. (Donna) Elliott of Winfield and Barry Elliott of Fox Lake; and three grandchildren, Bo, Lindsey and Courtney Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at First United Methodist Church in DeKalb with the Rev. Kitty Ganzel officiating. Family will receive friends from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
JACOB KIJOWSKI
Jacob Tyler Kijowski, quadruplet son of Andrew and Lisa (Puentes) Kijowski of Sycamore, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at Rockford Memorial Hospital shortly after his birth, thus, becoming a guardian angel to the sister and two brothers who were not born for another five and a half weeks.
Jacob, a precious gift from God, is survived by his parents, Andrew and Lisa Kijowski of Sycamore; two sisters, Ashley Elizabeth and Cassandra Sue; two brothers, Nicholas Ray and Zachary Alexander; maternal grandparents, Ray and Kathy Puentes of Sycamore; paternal grandparents, Karen Kijowski (Alex Toth) and Paul and Stella Kijowski, all of Freeport; an uncle, Chris (Zu) Puentes of Sycamore; a first cousin, Kayla Puentes of Sycamore; and several great aunts, great uncles and cousins.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at The Church of St. Mary in Sycamore with the Rev. Fr. Frank John Timar, MSC, celebrating. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sycamore.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is established in care of Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178.
MARGARET C. BUSH
Margaret C. Bush, 86, passed away peacefully with all her family at her side on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
Born Aug. 5, 1917, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Claude and Anna (Miller) Cook. Margaret married Dave Bush on May 4, 1945, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
For the past 58 years, Margaret was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Margaret had lived in the DeKalb community since 1947, having moved from Bellefontaine. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb, the DeKalb Woman's Club, Sycamore-DeKalb Panhellenic and the Women's Circle at the church. After graduating from high school, Margaret attended Wittenburg University in Urbana, Ohio.
She is survived by her husband, Dave, of DeKalb; two daughters, Anne (Charles) Quinlan and Sharon (James) Rhoades, both of DeKalb; four grandchildren, Timothy (fiancé, Elizabeth Luedtke) Quinlan of DeKalb, Lisa (Kevin) Brown of South Elgin, Kristina (Ryan) Walter of Sugar Grove and Melissa Rhoades of DeKalb; and several nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lawrence and Claude.
The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb, with the Rev. Joseph Gastiger officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the church. A fellowship reception will be held immediately after the service at the church.
Memorials can be made to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115.
VERNA E. (KERR) HAMMON
Verna Elizabeth (Kerr) Hammon, 90, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003.
Born Dec. 6, 1913, in Mount Sterling, Brown County, Ill., she was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Saxer) Kerr and Robert A. Kerr. On March 6, 1937, she married the love of her life, Victor Lee Hammon, and they had one son, Dr. Robert L. (Diane) Hammon.
Along with being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she taught elementary school for 37 years in Mount Sterling and Bushnell. She and Lee lived in Adair until they moved to Lehigh Acres, Fla., in 1979. After his death, she returned to Illinois and lived for 10 years at Barb City Manor in DeKalb and was currently residing at Pine Acres Care Center in DeKalb. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine, the VFW Auxiliary, the Methodist church and the First Christian Church.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Robert L. (Diane) Hammon; two grandchildren, Rob J. Hammon and Amanda D. Hammon (Rick) Young; a niece, Marilyn McCawley, and her family; a sister- and brother-in-law, Delores and Dick Kirby of Collinsville; and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years; her parents; and a brother, Eugene Kerr.
A private gravesite service will be held at Lee Memorial Park in Lehigh Acres, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested by the family to be made to the Sycamore Education Foundation, in care of Kathy Sloniker, 245 W. Exchange St., Sycamore, IL 60178.
BENNY L. SNOW
Benny L. Snow, 68, of Coffeen, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Arrangements are being handled by Toberman-Dean Funeral Home in Coffeen.
DORIS M. RICHTER
Doris M. Richter, 78, of Sycamore, Ill., died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at New Glarus Nursing Home in New Glarus, Wis.
Born Oct. 11, 1925, in Sycamore, she was the daughter of Field and Marguerite (Russell) Utter. She married George M. Richter on Feb. 11, 1945, in Sycamore.
Doris was a lifelong member of the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore. She and her husband owned and operated the 23 Tap Tavern in Sycamore for many years. Doris also worked as a supervisor for Holub Industries, retiring after several years of service.
She is survived by a daughter, Pam (Fred) Lickel of Blanchardville, Wis.; two grandchildren, Chuck (Paulette) Carter of Stoughton, Wis., and Kim (Michael) Sloan of Madison, Wis.; a great-granddaughter, Elise Carter; a brother, Field Utter of Sycamore; two sisters, Lillian (Vernon) Korleski and Jane (Donald) Cradduck, both of Sycamore; an aunt, Alverta Finkbone of Sycamore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George, in 1977.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore, with Fr. Frank J. Timar, M.S.C., officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials can be made for Doris Richter for the Sycamore Public Library or the Macular Degeneration Research Foundation in care of Butala Funeral Home, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
OLIVE (BYERS) CUDDEN
Olive (Byers) Cudden, 93, of Sycamore, Ill., died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb.
Born Nov. 11, 1910, in South Grove Township near Kirkland, she was the daughter of Asahel and Harriet (Driscoll) Byers. She married Delos Cudden on June 8, 1935, in Sycamore. She was a former executive secretary to the president of Wurlitzer Co. in DeKalb. She was a member of Sycamore United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Alice (Albert) Ratfield of DeKalb; three sons, David (Susan) Cudden of Genoa, James (Mary) Cudden of Addison and Michael Cudden of DeKalb; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Opal O'Neill and Margaret Larson, both of DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, and Charlotte (Norman) Olson of Sycamore; a sister-in-law, Wanda Byers of Kirkland; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1988; two sisters, Louise Pat-ten and Harriet Schoenburger; two brothers, Robert Byers and Theodore Byers; and a daughter-in-law, Alyce Cudden.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
A memorial fund has been established for DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in care of Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178.
RITA IRENE (HOLMES) WORLEY
Rita Irene (Holmes) Worley, 79, of Canon City, Colo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Worley of Canon City; five children, Bill Holmes of Batavia, Ill., Tim Holmes of Foster City, Calif., Steph (Larry) Forsberg of Clare, Julie Holmes of Long-mont, Colo., and Mike Holmes of West Midlands, Solihull, England; and two stepchildren, Tim (Norma) Worley of Sidney, Maine, and Bob (Aurice) Worley of Canon City.
A Scripture service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Holt Chapel of the Garden in Canon City. Interment will follow at Mountain Vale Memorial Park Cemetery in Canon City.
Arrangements were made through Holt Family Funeral Home.
