Barbara A. Markhan
, Illinois
October 9, 2026
Barbara (Beuhler) Markham, 78, Brodhead, passed away at Collinwood Memory Care on October 10, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1948, in Monroe, WI, to Herbert and Marion Beuhler. Barb graduated from Monroe High School in 1966. She spent the majority of her career working for the Green County Bank. Barb enjoyed working in the yard, traveling, fishing, bowling, motorcycles, and spending time with her granddaughter, Rhiannon. She married Kurt Markham in 1989.Survivors include her husband, Kurt Markham; son Brandon (Michelle) Keen; granddaughter Rhiannon (Bishop) Yoder; stepson Andy Markham, and many cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bill Buehler.Per Barb's wishes, there will be no services.Thank you to the wonderful girls at Collinwood and Bristol Hospice for taking great care of Barb.
Nathan Sherwood
, Illinois
Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday October 18 2026 from 1200 noon to 400pm in the Candlewick Rec. Center 1812 Candlewick Drive SW Poplar Grove IL 61065. In lieu of flowers memorials to Michelle Rahn for a fund to be determined. This obituary is published with permission of the family of Nathan Sherwood and may not be copied 2026
Essie Mae Washington
, Illinois
Essie Mae Frye‑Washington of Rockford, affectionately known as “Grandma Essie” and “Tugg,” stepped gracefully from earth into heaven on September 30, 2026, leaving behind a lega...
Dyanna Walker
, Illinois
Dyanna Rose Walker, 78, aka “Lady Dy” of Rockford, Illinois, transitioned into eternal rest on October 1, 2026. “Lady Dy” was welcomed into the love and presence of Her savior b...
Donald L. Hopkins
, Illinois
October 8, 2026
Donald L. Hopkins, 92, of Caledonia, IL passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on October 9th, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1934 to Frank and Anna (Clark) Hopkins in Page County, Iowa. Donald graduated from Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah, IA in 1952, and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1956. After graduation, he moved to Peoria, IL to begin a 43 year career with Caterpillar, culminating as the Head of the Mining Division. It was in Peoria that he met his wife of 69 years, Sandy. Donald also served in the USAF as a navigator igniting his love of flying which culminated in earning his private pilot’s license and owning his own plane. He loved his family, and was an avid golfer, bridge player, and ballroom dancer.Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived…
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