Category: Obituaries

Barbara A. Manthey Age 88 of University Park, Illinois, formerly of New York, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Born March 4, 1936 in Bronx, New York, Barbara was the only child of George and Margaret (Buckley) Vidulich. She…

Jennifer L. Funk “Jenna”, 51 of South Wilmington IL passed away peacefully Friday April 12th, 2024, at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet IL, surrounded by her loved ones. Her wishes were to be cremated, she was an organ donor and was…

Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, 83, of Cabery, IL was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee, IL. Funeral Services will be private to the family and held at the Hager…

Kenneth Frank Norwid, 81, of Odell, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Ken was born on December 16, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the only child of Frank and Bernice Norwid….

Howard A. Burton Age 96, of Essex, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home.  Born on December 23, 1927 in Sagamon County, IL to the late Tobe and Ruth Frances (nee Coffer) Burton.  He served in…

Gregory Joseph Standley 45 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home. Greg was born on August 20, 1978, a son of Johnnie Gibson (mother) and Marty (Penny) Standley. He married Jennifer Standley on July 4th,…

Vera was born on March 19, 1956, to John B. and Eileen V. Fitzpatrick in Streator, Illinois and grew up in the close-knit community of Dwight. She graduated from DTHS in 1974.  Following her graduation, Vera worked in the family…

Wilma J. Voigts, 93, of Dwight, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Dwight, IL at 12pm…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…