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Marilyn K. Martin (nee Klehm), beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Edward (Stephanie); proud grandmother of Grace Emma; dear sibling of five sisters: Delores Lazzar, Carol Klehm, Ellen Gayon, Alberta Kinate; and Sharon Klehm, deceased. A Funeral Mass was…

Lt Col (USAF Ret) Thomas Vincent Boma, 68, passed away after two years battling the effects of a debilitating coronary event. As in everything he did, he gave it his all in his fight to recover, but it was not…

Rhonda Bally, age 59, of Gardner passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in her home surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer. She was born April 4, 1961 in Kankakee, the daughter of Elbert and Marilyn Parker…

Patricia Lyn “Pat” Hess, age 63, of Ottawa, IL was called home on Monday, February 8, 2021 after an extremely short battle of fast-growing stage 4 cancer and spinal fluid infection. Cremation Rites have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral…

June L. Groth (nee Anderson), formerly of Joliet, passed away at Heritage Health in Dwight Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 102 years. Survived by her daughter, Elaine M. (Elton E.) Gerber and her son, Donald E. (Barbara A.) …

GREENEVILLE, TN – James Lewis Rankin, 93, of Greeneville, TN and formerly of Dwight, IL, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II. He was a member of…

Lee H. Golding, 74, Crescent City, IL, originally of Reddick and formerly of Ocala, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Lee was the son of Jack and Ardes (Keeney) Golding, born December 1,…

KEMPTON – William E. “Bill” Malone, 87, Kempton, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 31, 2021 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be two hours prior to the 11 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021 Memorial…

DWIGHT – Lonnie Andersen, 71, of Campus, IL passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:55 a.m. at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL. A Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church in Campus on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11…

Joshua M. Newell, 28, of Dwight, IL passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:56 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. Joshua was born October 1, 1992, the son of Albert and Kathy (Hill) Newell. Survivors include:  his mother;…

Dr. Richard M. Neu, D.D.S. passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 25, 2021. Born April 18, 1955 in Streator, he attended Kinsman Grade School and MVK High School. He was the son of the late Eugene and Beverly (McCambridge) Neu. Dr. Richard…

Margaret M. “Peggy” Richie. 85. died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Cremation rites were accorded. Hager Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret was born September 8, 1935 in rural Dwight to Kenneth and Mary (Wilkey)…

Norma E. Siedentop peacefully passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her son’s home in Ransom, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Norma Elaine Hinkelman was born August 3, 1927 to Alvin and Violet (Walling) Hinkelman in Streator, IL. Visitation was…

Michael P. Burke, age 73, of Pontiac passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wesley Place in Chicago. Born November 24, 1947 in Pontiac, Illinois, Michael was a son of John R. and Mary Helen (Bradley) Burke. He was raised…

Margaret M. “Peggy” Richie. 85. died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Cremation rites were accorded. Hager Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret was born September 8, 1935 in rural Dwight to Kenneth and Mary (Wilkey)…

Margaret Marie Adams, age 95, of Coal City, IL passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight. She was born August 11, 1925 to Dominic and Julia (nee Peredetto) Bertoglio. She was born and raised in the Coal…

Edward J. Verdun, 93, of Odell died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:20 a.m., at Accolade of Pontiac with his loving family nearby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul…

Edward Patrick Masching, 89, of Pontiac, IL died Monday, January 18. 2021 at 5:45 a.m. at Evenglow Lodge Tjardes Health Center, Pontiac, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Adam Cesarek Saturday, January 23, at 12 noon…

Mark S. Wilber, age 63, of Kinsman passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Born April 8, 1957 in Gary, Indiana, Mark was a son of Lloyd and Elizabeth Grace (Johnson) Wilber. A guy who loved being outdoors…

Margaret Ann Stahler, age 84, a resident of Heritage Health in Dwight and formerly of Watseka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born October 9, 1936 in Granville, Illinois, Margaret Ann was a daughter of Charles and Mary (Gordon) Talty….

Jean Sarrazin, age 90, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris. Born January 19, 1931 in Middlesex, England, Jean was a daughter of Edwin and Edith (O’Brian) Powlesland. She was raised in the suburbs…

John Allen Powell, age 58, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Morris Hospital, late of Dwight, IL and formerly of Romeoville and Chicago. John is survived by his loving siblings: Flora Edwards, Betty (the late George) Platt, Sharon (the late…

Peggy J. Leonard Drake, 73, of Bonita Springs, Florida and formerly of Dwight, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Her funeral will be private. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been…

Venus Frances “Fran” Allen, age 94, of South Wilmington, IL passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL with her loving family by her side. Born June 23, 1926 in Essex, IL, she was the daughter of…

A 41-meter (134.5 feet) tall wind turbine was erected at the ALDI warehouse in Dwight during November. It will become operational early in 2021 and provide up to 40% of the company’s electrical power. The Dwight wind turbine is the…

Paul J. DeSimone, age 80, formerly of Odell, IL and Queens, NY, passed away peacefully at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL  Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born April 7, 1940 to the late Josephine (nee Bonanza) and Paul DeSimone in…

Hundreds to Lose Jobs —   LSC Communications in Dwight, formerly R.R. Donnelley, is shutting its plant at the end of the year. Village Administrator Kevin McNamara said Mayor Jared Anderson was told about the closure on Thursday, and employees…

DWIGHT – Joyce M. Swartz, 37, of Emington, Illinois passed away peacefully December 23, 2020 in Peoria, Illinois after a courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in…

Marijayne Baudino, age 87, formerly of Kinsman, passed away peacefully Friday, December 25, 2020 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois. Born August 14, 1933 in Morris, Marijayne was a daughter of Everett and Gertrude (Dearth) Matthews….

ODELL  – Brandon P. Zacek, 30, of rural Odell, IL died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 7:04 p.m. at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. His funeral was held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in New Life Assembly…

William V. “Bill” Martin, age 90, of Morris and formerly of Odell, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Park Pointe Gardens in Morris, Illinois. Born July 7, 1930 in Pontiac, Illinois, William Vincent was the son of William Frederick and…

Wayne Edwin German was called home on Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Joe’s Hospital, Bloomington. Wayne was born September 21, 1937, the son of Russell and Rella (Swaney) German. He was raised on a farm in Nokomis, Illinois and…

Charles Anthony “Chuckie” Delli, 58, passed away December 3, 2020. He was the beloved son of Patricia A. (the late Frank) La Brizzi, nee Hepko, and the late Jerome Harold Delli; loving brother of Ronald Edward and Thomas Arthur (Debbie) Delli,…

Linda K. Schultz, age 72, of Essex, IL passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. She was born February 27, 1948 in Pontiac, IL to the late David and Dorothy Louise (nee Haag) Monroe. Linda…

Clifford Clement “Tiff” Steichen, 81, of Dwight went peacefully home to the Lord on December 14, 2020 surrounded by his wife, family and his faithful companion Chico at his side at home in Dwight. According to Clifford’s wishes cremation rites will…

Flora Fitzpatrick Seidl, 96, of Broken Arrow, OK died December 5, 2020 at her home. Flora was born March 13, 1924 in Dwight, IL, the daughter of Margaret and Bernard Fitzpatrick. She had two older brothers, John and Albert Fitzpatrick….

William “Bill” Eaton Sr., age 86, formerly of Joliet/ Lockport area and longtime member of Painter’s Union Local 33, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, December 05, 2020 at home with loved ones at his side. Preceded in death by…

Helen L. Mund, 84, of Odell passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 1:15 a.m. at Accolade Health Care in Pontiac. A graveside service was held Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac, with Pastor…

David L. Ribordy, 65, of Odell passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 11:07 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family burial will take place in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Odell. David…

DWIGHT – Jane E. Fuqua passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee, Illinois. She was born March 4, 1953 to Betty and Jack Halloran at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee,…