Category: Obituaries

Helen Catherine Burton

 October 12, 2022

Helen Catherine Burton (nee Ott), age 93, of Essex, Illinois passed away peacefully Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her home. Born December 6, 1928 in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Earl Sr. and Ruth (nee Ingram) Ott. Helen was a dedicated…

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Roy Dale Knapp

 October 12, 2022

CULLOM – Roy Dale Knapp, 90, of Cullom, Illinois passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022,…

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Gladys Rose Stecher

 October 12, 2022

Gladys Rose Stecher, age 94, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022 in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Piper City, Illinois,…

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Leslee Ann Nelson

 October 12, 2022

Leslee Ann Nelson (nee Pomatto), age 76, of South Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her home. She was born March 4, 1946 in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Francis…

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Rosemary Zell

 October 5, 2022

Rosemary Zell, age 91, of Dwight, Illinois passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2022, in her home with her dear loved ones, Jenny and George, by her side. Rosemary was born on February 28, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois to the…

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Donald P. McCormack

 October 5, 2022

Donald P. McCormack, 77, of Mazon passed away peacefully October 1, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois. Born in Morris, Illinois on August 12, 1945, he was the son of Forrest and Martha (Petry) McCormack. Don was a graduate…

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Roycann ‘Rocky’ L. Williams

 October 5, 2022

Roycann “Rocky”  L. Williams of Coal City passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the age of 59. She was born in Joliet April 7, 1963, the daughter of Royce Smith and Patricia Swisher. She was a graduate of GSW High…

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Paul S. Hansen

 October 5, 2022

Paul S. Hansen, 66, died on September 21, 2022 at his home in Sienna, Missouri City, Texas, after battling cancer. Paul was born March 21, 1956, the son of Elton and Jeannine Hansen of Odell, Illinois. He grew up playing…

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James Lauritsen

 October 5, 2022

James Lauritsen, 82, of Dwight, Illinois died Friday, September 16, 2022 at his residence. Cremation rites were accorded and a private family graveside service will be held in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Jim’s name…

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Sylvania Gentry

 October 5, 2022

Sylvania Gentry, age 71, of Gardner, Illinois, and formerly of Braidwood, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her home in Gardner. Sylvania was born December 20, 1950 in Hardshell, Kentucky, a daughter to Willie and Callie (Noble) Campbell. Sylvania and…

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Edward Thomas Mabe

 September 28, 2022

Edward Thomas Mabe, age 93, of Braidwood, Illinois passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home. Born July 29, 1929 in Seaboard, Virginia to the late Terry Tilden and Nannie Elizabeth (nee Keen) Mabe. Before joining the military,…

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Sarah Jean Clavey

 September 28, 2022

Sarah Jean Clavey passed away September 16, 2022 in Mazon, Illinois. Sarah was born June 4, 1975 in Morris to Ronald and Janice (Carr) Clavey. Through the years Sarah had lived in many different places, but she always considered Mazon her…

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Susan J. Harford

 September 28, 2022

Susan J. “Suzie” Harford, 76, passed away September 19, 2022 at her home in Chesterton, Indiana. Suzie was born December 29, 1946, the daughter of Bernard and Esther (Zabel) Harford and was raised on the family farm in Mazon. After graduating…

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Sylvia Bloomstrand

 September 21, 2022

Sylvia Bloomstrand, 91, of Bourbonnais peacefully entered heaven on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born August 13, 1931, three minutes after her twin sister, Golda, in Anderson County, Kansas. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in rural Kansas before graduating…

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Paul Leroy Larsen

 September 14, 2022

Paul Leroy Larsen, 86, of Streator, formerly of Dwight, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. A private family graveside will be held at Round Grove Cemetery, rural Dwight. Memorials in Paul’s memory may be made to the donor’s choice. Hager…

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Alvin Henry Immke, Jr.

 September 14, 2022

Alvin Henry Immke, Jr., 82, of rural Pontiac, Illinois passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, 4:20 p.m., at the Tjardes Health Center of Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m….

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Marceline M. Herb

 September 14, 2022

Marceline M. Herb of Dwight, Illinois and formerly of Campus, Illinois passed away at 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois. Cremation rites were accorded and a private family graveside service will be held at…

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Juanita F. ‘Nita’ Miller

 September 14, 2022

Juanita F. “Nita” Miller, 88, of Cullom, Illinois died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, Illinois. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church,…

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Milo Veigelt

 September 14, 2022

Milo Veigelt, age 92, of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home. He was born March 29, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Otto and Rose (nee Chodl) Veigelt. A veteran of the United States…

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Richard Sparrow

 September 14, 2022

Richard Sparrow, age 79, of Dwight, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at 5:46 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, at Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hager…

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Gregory Kelleher

 September 7, 2022

Gregory Kelleher, age 57, of Springfield, Illinois and formerly of Pontiac and Dwight, Illinois, died Friday morning, August 26, 2022 at his home following a battle with cancer. Born August 11, 1965, Gregory was a son of Patrick A. Kelleher…

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Lisa Tutterow

 September 7, 2022

Lisa Tutterow, age 53, of Savanna, Illinois and more recently Dwight, Illinois, lost her battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Park Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Morris, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Lisa was…

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LeRoy ‘Peachy’ Wakeman

 August 31, 2022

LeRoy “Peachy” Wakeman, age 92, of South Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois. Born November 27, 1929 in Coal City, Illinois to the late Fred and Mary (Mombrun) Wakeman. For…

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Edward Joseph Reis

 August 31, 2022

On August 25, 2022 with over 95 years full of faith and love, Edward Joseph Reis passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Thursday, September 1,…

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Nina E. ‘Beth’ McBride

 August 31, 2022

Nina E. “Beth” McBride, age 72, of Morris, Illinois and formerly of Dwight, Illinois and Grand Saline, Texas, passed away at Park Pointe Rehab &  Healthcare in Morris, Illinois on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Funeral services will be at 5 p.m….

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Don Jensen

 August 31, 2022

Don Jensen, age 82, a lifelong resident of Gardner, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight. Born January 10, 1940 in Morris, Illinois, Don was a son of Harold and Myrtle (Thompson) Jensen. He was…

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Teresa Marie Stark

 August 17, 2022

Teresa Marie (Haberkorn) Stark, 92, of Pontiac, Illinois passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. James John Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church…

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Edward ‘Robert’ Shaw

 August 17, 2022

Edward “Robert”  Shaw, age 82, of Dwight passed away at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Dwight, Illinois. Visitation…

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Mary K. Stipp

 August 17, 2022

Mary K. Stipp, age 82, of Blackstone passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, in Blackstone, Illinois on Friday, August 12, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Hager Memorial Home in…

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Ida M. Schopp

 August 10, 2022

Ida M. Schopp, age 95, of Gardner, Illinois, died peacefully Friday, August 5, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois. Born May 12, 1927 in Lexington, Illinois Ida Mae was a daughter of Leo Walter and Dora Susan (Baumgardner) Burke….

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Theresa A. Slanicky

 August 10, 2022

Theresa A. Slanicky, age 83, of rural Braceville, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Morris Hospital. Born October 12, 1938 in Chicago, Theresa Ann was the daughter of Thomas and Anne (Hajcak) Buban. She attended St. Rose Grade…

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Roger Henry Holsten

 August 10, 2022

Roger Henry Holsten was born on October 26, 1939 to Henry and Anna Marie Bargsten Holsten in their home near Colfax, Illinois. Big sister, Dorothy, went to a neighbor’s home during the arrival. Rog attended school near Fairbury until second…

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Mary S. McCormick

 July 20, 2022

Mary S. McCormick of Dwight, Illinois passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Accolade Health Care in Pontiac, Illinois. She was born in 1951 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of James A. and Rosalia E. McCormick. Mary will always be…

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Dennis Eugene Miller

 July 20, 2022

Dennis Eugene Miller, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, where he resided with his longterm partner, Sandra Willis. He will be laid to rest with his mother at a private family burial at…

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Karen L. VanDuyne

 July 13, 2022

Karen L. VanDuyne, age 74, of Essex, Illinois passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home after a short-term battle with pancreatic cancer. Born April 29, 1948 in Kankakee, Illinois, she graduated from Reddick High School with the…

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Raymond Paul Norris

 July 7, 2022

Raymond Paul Norris, age 65, of Dwight, Illinois and formerly of Elwood, Illinois passed away at his home in Dwight on Friday, July 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Victory Lanes Bowling Alley…

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Doris J. Lowe

 June 22, 2022

Doris J. Lowe, 86, of Cabery passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Evenglow Inn of Pontiac. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, 2022 at Kempton United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. A visitation was held two hours prior…

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Clara ‘Penny’ Nora (Ogg) Bingaman

 June 22, 2022

Clara “Penny” Nora (Ogg) Bingaman, age 98, received her angel wings at Mount Carmel Senior Living in St. Charles, Missouri on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Her husband, Paul Bingaman; her parents and brothers and sisters, daughter Diana, daughter – in –…

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Barbara Wipplinger

 June 22, 2022

DWIGHT – Barbara Wipplinger, 86, of Dwight passed away at 11:09 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac in Pontiac, Illinois. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in…

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Margaret L. ‘Peggy’ Fogarty

 June 1, 2022

DWIGHT – Margaret L. “Peggy” Fogarty, 91, of Dwight, Illinois passed away at 2:09 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at Heritage Healthcare in Dwight, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dwight. Memorials…

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