Category: Obituaries

Obituary – James C. Scott, Dwight

 April 18, 2023

DWIGHT – James C. Scott, 94, of Dwight died on April 13, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, IL.  His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, with Pastor Grant…

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Obituary – William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, Odell

 April 17, 2023

William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, age 75, of Odell, IL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 3:50 a.m. at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m….

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Obituary – Suzanne Lissy, Coal City

 April 16, 2023

Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 14, 2023. Born April 22, 1937 in Chicago, Suzanne was the first of seventeen children…

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Obituary – Donald E. Scott, Dwight

 April 14, 2023

Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL on April 13, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 4 p.m….

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Obituary – Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex)

 April 13, 2023

Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex), Gardner Barbara Susan Bexson, 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.  Born May 14, 1947 in Lockport, IL to the late Fred and…

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Obituary – Wavel Needy, Gardner

 April 6, 2023

Wavel Needy (nee Meyer) Wavel Needy, age 90, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  She was born on June 17, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Louis and…

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Obituary – Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight

 April 5, 2023

Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight Margaret Catherine Trainor, 97, of Pontiac, formerly of Dwight, went to be with the Lord at 12:06 a.m. April 4, 2023. She left this earth surrounded by her family and peacefully reunited with…

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Obituary – Marilyn Funk, of Dwight

 March 31, 2023

Marilyn Funk, 91, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL on March 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor John…

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Obituary – Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), South Wilmington

 March 29, 2023

Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi) Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), age 80, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home.  Born January 8, 1943 in Joliet, IL to the late Armando Raymond and Mary…

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Obituary – Robert Keith Verdun of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac

 March 28, 2023

Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. in Dwight, IL. His services will be Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:30…

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Obituary – Earl “Terry” Hampson, Gardner

 March 26, 2023

Earl “Terry” Hampson Age 76, of Gardner, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home.  Born July 17, 1946 in Joliet, IL to the late Earl Floyd and Bernice Mae (nee Ulbrich) Hampson. …

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Obituary – Michael Lynn Carman, Pekin

 March 25, 2023

Michael Lynn Carman, of Pekin PEKIN ~ Michael Lynn Carman, 71, of Pekin, formerly of Dwight, passed away at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Born August 13, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky to…

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Obituary – Margy Lu Burger, Mazon

 March 24, 2023

Margy Lu Burger Margy Lu Burger, age 89 of Mazon, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Morris Hospital. Born October 26, 1933 in Morris, Illinois, Margy was a daughter of Sherburn and Mazie (nee Broderick) Viner. She…

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Obituary – Betty E. Zappa, Dwight

 March 24, 2023

Betty E. Zappa, of Dwight Betty E. Zappa, 94, of Dwight, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded with Hager Funeral Home and private services will be held at a…

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Obituary – Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City

 March 23, 2023

Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023. Born March 21, 1937, Lois Jean was a daughter of Leonard and Naomi…

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Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, Dwight

 March 21, 2023

Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, 63, of Dwight, IL. died Sunday March 19, 2023 at 3:07 p.m. at Morris Hospital. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023…

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Obituary – Janice Ann Madsen, formerly of Dwight

 March 20, 2023

Janice Ann Madsen Janice Ann Madsen, 86, formerly of Dwight, Illinois and recently of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Franciscan Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Janice was born December 2, 1936…

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Obituary – Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr., Pontiac

 March 18, 2023

Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr. Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr., 66, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, after suffering a sudden heart attack. Edmund Michael Butler Jr. was born to Edmund Michael Butler Sr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Yolanda…

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Obituary Daniel Bruce Mentink, Dwight

 March 14, 2023

Daniel Bruce Mentink, of Dwight Daniel Bruce Mentink, age 72, of Dwight, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home in Dwight. Cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services will be held at Hager Memorial…

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Obituary – Kerry Lundberg, Odell

 March 14, 2023

Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell, passed away, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Aperion Care in Wilmington, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date….

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Obituary – Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna)

 March 13, 2023

Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna) Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna), 97, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. Born September 27, 1925 to the late Peter and Effie…

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Obituary – Donald Lawrence O’Brien, Reddick

 March 13, 2023

Donald Lawrence O’Brien Donald Lawrence O’Brien, age 90, of Reddick, IL entered eternal life on Friday, March 10, 2023 following a short illness.  Born January 17, 1933, the 6th child of William T. and Loretta (nee Clodi) O’Brien.  Donnie was…

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Obituary – Martha P “Martie” Gannaway, formerly of Dwight

 March 5, 2023

Martha P “Martie” Gannaway, 77, formerly of Dwight Martha P “Martie” Gannaway, 77, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in San Diego, California with her family at her side. She was born December 9, 1945…

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Obituary – Phyllis J “Rose” Rich, Saunemin

 March 5, 2023

Phyllis J “Rose” Rich, of Saunemin Phyllis J “Rose” Rich, of Saunemin, passed away at the age of 89, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Fairview Haven, Fairbury. Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 starting at…

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Obituary – Clarence F. Simantel, Dwight

 March 3, 2023

Clarence F. Simantel, 98, of Dwight, IL Clarence F. Simantel, 98, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:20am at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab in Dwight, IL on March 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on…

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Obituary – Ray Leonard, Verona

 February 24, 2023

Ray Leonard, age 66, of Verona Ray Leonard, age 66, of Verona, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at Park Point Nursing Home in Morris, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family burial will be at a later date…

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Obituary – John W. “Wes” Drew, Springfield

 February 23, 2023

John W. “Wes” Drew, 93, of Springfield   John W. “Wes” Drew, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Peoria, died peacefully Thursday morning, February 16, 2023, at his home in Concordia Village. He was born in Pontiac, IL, on August 6,…

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Obituary – Donald G. “Don” Funk, Dwight

 February 22, 2023

Donald G. “Don” Funk, Dwight Donald G. “Don” Funk, 94, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL on February 21, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2023,…

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Obituary – Carl Stephen Stipp Jr., Blackstone

 February 18, 2023

Carl Stephen Stipp Jr., of Blackstone, Illinois, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 17, 2023. Carl, “Farmer”, was born on January 22, 1939, in Saybrook, Illinois, the son of Carl and Iva Stipp.   He…

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Obituary – Karl J. Holohan

 February 16, 2023

Karl J. Holohan, 52, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 7:24pm on February 14, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois surrounded by his family.  He had previously resided in Florida for approximately eight years and made…

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Obituary – Judith L. Lavicka

 February 15, 2023

Judith L. Lavicka Age 68, of Braidwood, IL passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Morris Hospital.  Born February 19, 1954 in Joliet, IL to George and Norberta (nee Kinkin) Lavicka. A lifelong Braidwood resident, for 34 years she was…

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Obituary – Phyllis D. Geschwind, Dwight

 February 12, 2023

Phyllis D. Geschwind, 87, of Dwight Phyllis D. Geschwind, 87, of Dwight, IL, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL on February 11, 2023 with her husband at her side. Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral services will…

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Obituary – LaJoy Paula Hansvick

 February 10, 2023

LaJoy Paula Hansvick With deep sadness we announce the passing of LaJoy Paula Hansvick, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and friend. She passed away at the age of 78 on February 4, 2023. LaJoy was born June 21, 1944…

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Obituary – Suzanne Frances (Etherington) Hogan

 February 10, 2023

Suzanne Frances (Etherington) Hogan Suzanne Frances (Etherington) Hogan, died peacefully at her home in Cardiff, IL the morning of February 7, 2023. Sue was born in Gallup, New Mexico on November 5, 1931 to Frances and Willard Etherington. She attended college…

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OBITUARY – DANA ROSENDALL

 February 1, 2023

DANA ROSENDALL 1947 – 2023 Dana G. Rosendall, former resident of Ellicott City, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd. He was a lifelong golf enthusiast, and throughout his career, held positions in several different fields including education, hardware…

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Obituary – Tracy Lynn Kelleher

 January 31, 2023

Tracy Lynn Kelleher   Tracy Lynn Kelleher, age 51, of Dwight, and formerly of Channahon, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at OSF St. James Medical Center, Pontiac, with her loving family by her side.   Born November 16, 1971…

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Obituary – Scott “Scooter” Alan Sendra

 January 30, 2023

Scott “Scooter” Alan Sendra Scott “Scooter” Alan Sendra, age 59, of Saint Anne, Illinois passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.Scott was born on April 8, 1963 to Agnes Hydo and Stanley Sendra. Scott was raised by…

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Obituary – Paul Arthur Phelan

 January 29, 2023

Paul Arthur Phelan Paul Arthur Phelan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Park Pointe in Morris. He was born in Streator, IL on January 6, 1937, to the late Arthur and Margaret Phelan. Paul was…

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Obituary – Dr. Philomena Francis, Peoria

 January 27, 2023

Dr. Philomena Francis, Peoria Dr. Philomena Francis of Peoria, IL passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.   She was born in Kollam, Kerala, India on September 13, 1949, and by five…

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Obituary: Thomas Charles Fitzgerald, Mazon

 January 15, 2023

Thomas Charles Fitzgerald Age 65 of Mazon, Illinois died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center in  Maywood, Illinois. Born January 5, 1958 in  Valparaiso, Indiana, Thomas Charles was a son of Randolph Lee Fitzgerald and Clara Maureen (Zarr)…

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