Ellwood House to host ‘Tea Party at Ellcourt’

Shaw Local News Network

DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Tea Party at Ellcourt” program for children in the museum’s Ellcourt House.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, according to a news release. Admission is free.

Attendees can drink beverages from antique china, participate in Victorian party games and complete a take-home craft. Registration is required to attend; visit ellwoodhouse.org/youthprograms.

“Tea Party at Ellcourt” is the first of three monthly programs part of the Ellwood Explorers, the Ellwood House Museum’s free youth educational series.

The Ellwood Explorers is supported by the Cy Miller Foundation. For information, visit ellwoodhouse. org/youth-programs.

Obituaries

WILLIAM “BILL” AARON MALM

Born: September 3, 1954

Died: April 20, 2023

William “Bill”

Aaron Malm, 68, of Sycamore, IL, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Thursday, April 20, 2023 surrounded by his family after a short bout with cancer.

He was born on September 3rd, 1954 to Charles and Irene (Hogan) Malm of Sycamore, Illinois. He has 3 siblings; Martha (Ron) Byrd, John (Doneva) Malm, and Pat (Mario) Sanchez. He married Shari Dresser, the love

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Sycamore High School FFA annual plant sale begins May 4

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore High School FFA announced the schedule for its annual plant sale.

The sale will be held from May 4 of his life on April 14, 1973, and they just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. They have two daughters; Kelli Malm and Coreen (Caleb) Wilson, two granddaughters, Alyssa (James) Jack and Hailey Kurth, one great-granddaughter, Emily Jack, and one “Grand-Dog”, Blizzard. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He loved his family greatly, including his “adopted” family members. He was a good husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa. He was a father figure to many. His love was strong and could be felt beyond his hugs.

His faith in Jesus Christ was strong and he lived his life each day with integrity as a man of God. He served at Cathedral of Praise in DeKalb in various roles – as a member of the council, an armor bearer supporting the pastor, head usher, and a spiritual father and through May 13 at Sycamore High School, 427 Spartan Trail, according to a news release.

The sale is open to the public.

Herbs, annuals, succulents, perennials, and vegetables will be available. A mentor to others. petting zoo also will be held on the first day of the day.

One of Bill’s greatest passions was target shooting at Sycamore Sportsmen and Conservation Club. He also enjoyed reloading ammunition. He loved sharing his joy of shooting with others, and mentored many men and women on shooting and gun safety. Every Friday morning he could be found at the range. He served on the board of the Sportsmen’s Club for many years. He was Treasurer, Head Range officer, a range safety officer, and had also served as membership chairman.

Bill graduated from Sycamore High School in 1972, and attended courses at Kishwaukee Community College. In 1973 he began his career at Ideal Industries in Sycamore, where he retired after over 40 years of service. He later worked part time as a bailiff at the Dekalb County Courthouse.

Sale hours include:

• 3 to 5:30 p.m. May 4.

• 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 5.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 and 7.

Bill will be sadly missed, but his spirit lives on in the lives he touched. We know God has said to him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”.

His funeral service will be held on Sat. May 6th at 2 pm at Butala Funeral Home in Sycamore, IL. with a visitation to follow from 3-7pm.

Memorial donations for Bill Malm can be made in his honor to Cathedral of Praise, 1126 S. First St, DeKalb, IL 60115 or in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

• 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 8 through May 12.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13. For information, visit syc427.co/ PlantSaleList2023.

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