Obituaries

Born: September 28, 1938 Died: October 27, 2020

Friends and family are invited to join the memorial service celebrating the life of Ted Bray, on Sunday May 30, at The Salvation Army. 830 Grove St. DeKalb, Illinois. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Internment will take place directly afterward, at Fairview Park Cemetery. Any inquiries may be directed to Sheila (Bray) Thomson. (407) 4956-7566, or sheilanopthomson@gmail.com

HOW TO SUBMIT

Send obituary information to obits@ MidWeekNews.com. or call 815-5264438. Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. Thursday for the next Wednesday edition.

Obituaries also appear online at legacy. com/obituaries/MidWeekNews where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

Lecture to highlight Egyptian Theatre’s 90 years

DeKALB – On June 3, join the Ellwood House and DeKalb County History Center for “Expanding Beyond 90 Years,” a free lecture by Alex Nerad and Jeanine Holcomb of DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre.

“The Egyptian Theatre has been a staple of downtown DeKalb for over 90 years,” Holcomb said in a news release. “Join us we discuss details from our latest expansion project, highlight some famous faces that have been on our stage, and the events in the past nine decades that have made the Egyptian what it is today.”

The presentation is part of Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, the museums’ series of free monthly lectures. The one-hour program at noon will take place virtually via Zoom.

To register, contact Audrey King at 815-756-4609 or king@ellwoodhouse. org.

Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is supported by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund. – The MidWeek

ALASKAN SALMON IS ALWAYS WILD

KING CHINOOK

-TROLL CAUGHT, OPEN OCEAN AVAILABLE NOW COPPER RIVER SOCKEYE

STARTING END OF MAY/EARLY JUNE RESURRECTION BAY • BRISTOL BAY PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND KENAI PENINSULA • KODIAK ISLAND

INBODEN’S MARKET

Butcher, Baker, Fresh Greens & Gourmet

YUKON RIVER KETA FROM NATIVE SOURCED FISHERIES 1106 N. 1st, DeKalb • 756-5852

WWW.MEATPLACE.COM

SM-CL1887385

Build & Protect… It's What We Do!

Boats, Trucks, ATV's, Horses, Machinery, RV's, & Much More Visit ClearyBuilding.com Today!

Sandwich, IL 815-786-9592 104.002640

SM-CL1867683

Why Choose CLEARY?

• Strongest Structure in the Industry • DreamMaker 3D Design So ware • We Manufacture & Construct Our Product • Lifetime Steel Warranty • Featuring Doors • Builders Risk & Full Insurance

800-373-5550 ClearyBuilding.com

KATHRYN ANN WELLS

Born: April 3, 1941 Died: May 16, 2021

Kathryn Ann Wells (Holt), age 80, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in her daughter’s home with her loving and faithful husband at her side. Kathy was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on April 3, 1941, to her parents Troy and Beda Holt. She is the youngest of 3 girls (Melody and Delight). Kathy was raised in Sycamore and graduated from Sycamore High School, class of 1959. In 1958, Sycamore held a Beauty Pageant in honor of the town’s 100th Birthday. Kathryn was named Queen from 18 candidates at the age of 17.

Kathryn married Peter “Bud” Wells at Fort Bragg, North Carolina May 14th, 1960 while he was stationed there in the Army. They settled back in Sycamore shortly after the birth of their daughter, Merrit in 1962. They had their second child, Troy, in 1966.

She attended Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sycamore and the Sycamore United Methodist Church. Her life was forever changed when she committed her life to Jesus in August of 1972.

Kathryn went back to college in 1982 and graduated in 1984 with her Associates Degree in Nursing. She enjoyed working as an RN at Oak Crest in DeKalb, The Apostolic Christian Resthaven in Elgin, Sherman Hospital Oncology unit in Elgin and was a school nurse for the Memphis, Tennessee school district.

She and “Bud” moved to Elgin in 1984, then to Germantown, Tennessee in 1992, then retired in Branson West, Missouri in 1998.

She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2016 and fought a brave battle with this debilitating illness. She will be greatly missed.

Kathryn is survived by her husband Peter “Bud” Wells of Homer Glen, IL; her daughter, Merrit (Wells) Ackland and Phil Ackland of Homer Glen, IL; her son, Troy and Michelle (McGlothlin) Wells of DeKalb, IL; four grandsons Philip (Randi) Ackland; Ryan (Jamie) Ackland; Brent (Hannah) Ackland; and Grant Ackland; two Great Grandchildren Maebie and Harvey Ackland; her sister, Delight Carlson of DeKalb, IL; and many wonderful nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Beda (Smith) Holt; her sister and brother in law, Melody and Richard Amundsen; her brother in law, Gordon Carlson; two nieces Delight Amundsen and Kay Carlson.

Services and visitation will be held Saturday, May 29th at Bethel Assembly of God Church, 131 W. Elm Street, Sycamore, IL. The visitation will be held from 9:00am – 11:00am, followed by the funeral service. Lunch will follow. A brief graveside burial service will be conducted at Elmwood Cemetery following the luncheon.

KYLE S. DAVIS

Born: July 6, 1988 Died: May 16, 2021

Kyle, S. Davis, 32, of DeKalb, IL and LaFollette, TN, passed away on May 16, 2021. He was born on July 6th, 1988 in DeKalb, IL, to Doyle Shane Davis and Gwendolyn M. (‘Wendy’ Steward) Davis.

He attended schools in DeKalb, IL; LaFollette, TN; Aurora, IL; and Plainfield, IL, participating in various team sports, throughout his school years. He participated in private league team sports, as well. During his high school years, he and his father were members of a gym, where they worked out with free weights and other resistance-training machines. During his youth, he and his mother shot hoops in the gym and went swimming in the pool at the YMCA. He excelled at many athletic endeavors, ie., wrestling, swimming, diving, skateboarding, motocross biking, surfing, snowboarding, rollerblading, ice skating, gymnastics, dancing, tennis and golf.

He had a great sense of humor and was happiest, when spending time with his family and friends. He had held a position as an office manager for an apartment complex corporation in DeKalb. He had also been employed as a painter, by a business in DeKalb.

He is survived by: daughter, Lyla; son, Nikolai; mother, ‘Wendy’; half brother, Anthony T. Simmons; half sister, Payton Davis; paternal grandmother, Patricia (Pinion) Davis; maternal grandmother, Linda J. (Eames) Wallace; aunt, Rebecca Davis and many more relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: father, D. Shane Davis; paternal grandfather, Cordell Davis; maternal grandfather, John M. Steward and aunt, Samantha D. Davis.

The visitation and funeral services will be held on Monday, May 24th, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at the Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, in memory of Kyle S. Davis.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

PETER REH

Born: March 31, 1929 in Sycamore, IL Died: May 15, 2021 in Sycamore, IL

Peter Reh, 92, of rural Sycamore died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and two dachshunds. He was born March 31, 1929 in the same home where he died. He was the son of John and Margaretta (Duthorn) Reh and was a graduate of the Genoa High School, Class of 1947. He married Margaret A. Nielsen on Dec. 15, 1962. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Peter was a simple and hard working grain and dairy farmer his entire life. He also worked for J.H. Patterson Lumber in Hampshire for over 20 years. He was caring, strong and family oriented. His hobbies included bee keeping and gardening. His special sense of humor made him unique.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughter, Melissa; son, Steve; four grandchildren, Christopher, Justin, Zakery and Gabrielle; several great grandchildren; two nieces, Peggy Lee and Donita Maynard; and his 2 “girls” Mimi and Molly (dachshunds).

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher; granddaughter, Courtney; four siblings, Margaret, Conrad, Andrew and Louise.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Memorials can be made to Journey Care Hospice and sent to Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL. 60135.

To sign the online guest book or to share a special memory, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com

75 Years ofQuality & Service!

Decorating Homes and Businesses Since 1945

• Carpeting by DreamWeaver, Mohawk, Shaw, Tuftex • Merillat Cabinetry • Laminate and Hard Surface Counter Tops • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Vinyl Flooring and Luxury Vinyl Tile • Window Treatments

223 North Fourth St, DeKalb ~ 815.756.2951 www.DelanosHomeDecorating.com

MON-FRI 7:30AM-5:30PM SATURDAY 8:00AM-2:00PM

WeofferQualityProductsat CompetitivePrices!

OPEN FOR BANQUETS, WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, DINNERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

(815) 517-1372 masonindoorgolf@gmail.com

GAMES INCLUDE Golf, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Laser Shot and much more!

Reservations and tee times required.

Walk-ins will be accommodated if simulators are available. Bar and restaurant will be open. M-F 3-9pm | Sat - Sun 12-9pm 1500 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115 SM-CL1878570 www.MasonIndoorGolf.com