Category: Obituaries

Obituary – LaVonne Landers, Ft. Myers, FL

 March 18, 2024

LaVonne Landers, 85, of Ft. Myers, Florida, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1938, in Campus, Illinois, to the late Harry and Mae (Haskins) Nielsen. LaVonne, affectionately known as “Von,” was a cherished…

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Obituary – Robert “Bob” Kelly, Dwight

 February 22, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kelly, 64 or rural Dwight, IL died Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 6:15pm at his residence. A visitation will be held on Sunday February 25, 2024 from 3:00-6:00pm at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, IL.  Cremation rites will follow the…

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Obituary – LeRoy R. Roloff, Odell

 February 6, 2024

LeRoy R. Roloff, age 74, of Odell, IL passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Hines Veterans Hospital. Born on June 5, 1949 in Harvey, IL to LeRoy and Rose (nee Filip) Roloff.  A Veteran of the United States…

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Obituary – Donald Louis Cecchett, formerly of Dwight

 February 6, 2024

Donald Louis Cecchett March 21, 1947-January 25, 2024, formerly of Dwight, IL passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a cardiac emergency during the early morning hours of January 25th with his loving wife Dianne, and their loyal greyhound Newell, by…

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Thomas Edward Cahill, Dwight

 February 2, 2024

Thomas Edward Cahill, 64, of Dwight passed away February 1, 2024 after many years of battling cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dwight with Father Gregory Rom officiating. Visitation…

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Obituary – Bernice Evelyn Gardner, Dwight

 January 31, 2024

Bernice Evelyn Gardner (née Sweeden) passed away peacefully at home January 26, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born March 17, 1928, in Marseilles, Illinois to John L. Sweeden and Emma C. Sweeden (née Olsen). Her mother Emma tragically passed…

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Obituary – Ruth M. Bosman, Dwight

 January 27, 2024

Ruth M. Bosman, 92, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Tjardes Health Center at Evenglow in Pontiac, IL on January 25, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in…

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Obituary – James Edward Fraher, Dwight

 January 26, 2024

James Edward Fraher, age 87, of Dwight passed away on January 24 at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac after a brief illness. James was born on May 6, 1936, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL in to Emmett…

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Obituary – Debra L. Grieff, Dwight

 January 24, 2024

Debra L. Grieff, 69 of Dwight, IL died Friday January 19, 2024 at 5:33pm at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded and her memorial service will be held on January 29, 2024 at 11:00am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dwight,…

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Obituary – Paul Roeder, Kankakee

 January 21, 2024

Paul Roeder, 81 of Kankakee formerly of Dwight, IL died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Goodfarm rural Dwight, IL, January 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Pastor William…

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Obituary – Carol Ann Hartley, Dwight

 January 19, 2024

Carol Ann Hartley, age 83, of Dwight, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Dwight,…

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Obituary – Celebrating the Life of Cheryl Simmons, Sun City West AZ (1946-2024)

 January 18, 2024

Celebrating the life of Cheryl Simmons(1946-2024) With hearts full of memories and love, we celebrate our mother Cheryl Simmons, a remarkable woman who lived a vibrant and impactful life. She was a magnificent mother, a wonderful grandmother, a devoted wife,…

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Obituary – Marylin Kaye Reed-Thorsen – Lady Lake, FL (formerly of Dwight)

 January 18, 2024

Marylin Kaye Reed-Thorsen, of Lady Lake, FL, (formerly of Dwight) died at 12:41 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at UF Shands Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. Marylin was born Jan. 12, 1945 in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of Merritt L. and…

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Obituatry – Barbara Brooks, Gardner

 January 14, 2024

Barbara Jean (Hillman) Brooks, age 82 of Gardner, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 in Dwight, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1941, Barbara was a daughter of Eugene and Maxine (Christensen) Hillman. Barbara was raised in rural Gardner….

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Obituary – Roy William “Bill” Harrison, Chenoa

 January 14, 2024

Roy William “Bill” Harrison, 91, Chenoa, died at 3:35 pm Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Arc, Dwight. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:30 am Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa followed by a Masonic Rites service…

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Obituary – Michael C. “Mudflap” Dunlap

 January 11, 2024

Michael C. “Mudflap” Dunlap, 75, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator, IL. Michael was born on November 25, 1948, in Dekalb, IL to Cyrus and Vivian (Walsberg) Dunlap.  He graduated from…

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Obituary – Stephen C. Pustmueller, Bloomington

 January 5, 2024

Stephen C. Pustmueller, 67, of Bloomington passed away January 3, 2024 at Arcadia Care of Bloomington. He was born August 2, 1956 in El Paso, TX, to Coulter and Marilyn (Wiseman) Pustmueller. Stephen had many jobs throughout his life, but…

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Obituary – Floyd “David” Leenerman, Gardner

 January 3, 2024

Floyd “David” Leenerman, age 78 of Gardner, Illinois died Wednesday, January 03, 2024, at the ARC of Streator. Born January 19, 1945 in Fairbury, Illinois Floyd David was a son of Floyd Rudolph and Mary (Billingsley) Leenerman. He was raised…

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Obituary – Michael A. Grzincic, Wilmington

 December 30, 2023

Michael A. Grzincic, age 77, of Wilmington, IL, went home to be with His Lord and Saviour Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Hines VA Hospital. Michael was born on August 23, 1946, in Joliet, IL to the late Mary…

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Obituary – Terry J. Gravesen, Dwight

 December 29, 2023

Terry J. Gravesen, age 59, of Campus, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 9:38 a.m. at his residence in Campus. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2023, at Hager Memorial Home…

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Mary Lou Sigler-Quigley, Reedsburg, WI

 December 27, 2023

Mary Lou Sigler-Quigley, 69, heartbreakingly passed away on December 20, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on March 17, 1954, in Morris, Illinois daughter to Robert and Esther (Kleinberg) Krug. Mary started her working career as a florist, which truly showed…

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Obituary – James “Jimmy” D. Pritts, Dwight

 December 26, 2023

James “Jimmy” D. Pritts, age 94, of Dwight, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:50 a.m. at Morris Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hager Memorial Home in…

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Obituary – Colleen (Moyemont) Ward, 75, of Sun City, AZ

 December 21, 2023

Colleen (Moyemont) Ward, 75, of Sun City, AZ  passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023 at the home of her brother Jim Moyemont, surrounded by family and friends. Colleen was born to Paul and Gretchen (Bagnell) Moyemont on August 3rd,…

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Obituary – Donald “Moti” P. Wheatley, Dwight

 December 19, 2023

Donald “Moti” P. Wheatley, age 67, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Arc at Dwight. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at…

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OBITUARY – Christine A. Gravesen, Campus – *Revised Services Date

 December 6, 2023

Christine A. Gravesen, 61, of Campus, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. at Miller Rehab Center in Kankakee, IL. Funeral services will take place at a later date. Memorials in honor of Christine may be made to…

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Obituary – Janice E. Jirus, Gardner

 November 25, 2023

Janice E. Jirus Age 73 of Gardner, Illinois passed away Thursday morning, November 23, 2023, at the ARC of Dwight. Born June 8, 1950, in Morris, Illinois Janice Elizabeth was a daughter of LeRoy and Mary Louise (Yatuni) Tomastick. She…

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Obituary – Callie Amber Smith Tatroe, Reddick

 November 13, 2023

Callie Amber Smith Tatroe Age 29 of Reddick, Illinois and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois tragically passed away on November 12, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1994, in Kankakee, Illinois to her loving parents, John and Wendy (Rocknowski) Smith….

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Obituary – Barbara Jean Bryant, Gardner

 November 9, 2023

Barbara Jean Bryant, 83, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2023 at Desert Hills Memory Care Center in Hemet, CA. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Yenson born on September…

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Obituary – Vivian Dorothea (Von Qualen) Rieke, Dwight

 November 9, 2023

Vivian Dorothea (Von Qualen) Rieke, 106, of Dwight, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Dwight, IL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Danish Lutheran…

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Obituary – Judith Katherine “Judy” McComb, Dwight

 October 28, 2023

Judith Katherine “Judy” McComb, 77, of Morris formerly of Dwight, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:00…

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Obituary – Alice Janet Creech, Braceville

 October 18, 2023

Alice Janet Creech passed away Sunday, October 8, at Traditions of Deerfield in Loveland, Ohio. She was born March 14, 1929, to Forrest and Bernice Gray in Braceville Illinois. She married Henry (“Bus”) Creech on March 6, 1949. They were…

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Obituary – Michael Patrick Kenney, Mazon

 October 15, 2023

Michael Patrick Kenney Age 83 of Mazon, Illinois and formerly of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Caring and loving for him until the last moment, his daughters held his…

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Obituary – Gwendolyn Edwards, Dwight

 October 13, 2023

Gwendolyn Edwards of Dwight, passed away on October 13, 2023 at the Arc Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will take place at…

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Obituary – Timothy Edward Richie, Minnetrista MN

 October 9, 2023

Timothy Edward Richie, age 47 of Minnetrista was peacefully called to heaven on October 7, 2023 with his entire family by his side.  He was a man of immense personality filled with an enduring love for his wife and family….

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Obituary – Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, Kinsman

 October 5, 2023

Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, 88 years old, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on September 20, 2023 at Morris Hospital after a long illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 25, 2023 at Sacred Heart…

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Obituary – Penny Lynn Russell, Gulf Breeze, FL

 October 4, 2023

Penny Lynn Russell, a cherished wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, dear sister, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2023, in Gulf Breeze, Florida with family right by her side. Penny’s 61 year young vibrant spirit left such…

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Obituary – Melba D. Clark, Reddick

 September 26, 2023

Melba D. Clark Age 57 of Reddick, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 at her home. Melba Dawn was born on July 20, 1966, in Kankakee, Illinois to Melvin Douglas and Mildred (Griffith) Brown. She grew up…

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Obituary – Thomas John Renner, Williston ND

 September 16, 2023

Thomas John Renner, 62, of Williston, ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the St. Andrew’s Hospital in Bottineau, North Dakota. Thomas John Renner was born March 23, 1961, to Raymond and Evelyn (Benckendorf) Renner in Streator,…

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Obituary – Darrell Condon, Dwight

 September 8, 2023

Darrell Condon of Dwight, passed away on September 6, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dwight with Father…

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Obituary – Shelli R. Skonetski Sargeant, Pontiac

 September 5, 2023

Shelli R. Skonetski Sargeant, 46, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 7:40 p.m. at Goldwater Care in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded with a private family burial at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is in…

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