Month: June 2021

  Dwight Trojans Find New Home in Tri-County Conference, Vermilion Valley Conference By Brandon LaChance The school year is over and sports are almost finished as boys tennis and girls track and field had their IHSA State Tournaments over the…

CALIFORNIA – Sandra Lutes (nee Hillman), 81, passed away on June 10, 2021 in Pamona, CA, after fighting cancer for several years. She was born May 4, 1940 in Streator, IL  to Eugene and Maxine (Christensen) Hillman. She graduated from…

Ellis William Burger, 91, of Gardner, IL  passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 7:19 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Hager…

Leonard L. “Len” Hodgman, of Joliet, age 89, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He is survived by his children, Michael (Meg) Hodgman of Fly Creek, NY and Tudy Hodgman of Brentwood, TN; stepdaughter, Tracy (Fran) Curry; grandchildren: Connor Magunson…

DWIGHT, ILLINOIS – Norma Jean Rodosky, 83, of Dwight, Illinois died peacefully Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23,…

DWIGHT – Thomas William “Bear” Turner, 61, of Reddick, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois, while at his work. He was an organ donor. Visitation was held Monday, June 21, 2021 from 10:00…

Mark Allen Oldfather, 60, of Fairbury passed away June 12, 2021 at 11:38 a.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites were accorded. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Duffy – Baier…

Dwight Historical Society Shares 27 Locals  Who Played in the MLB By Brandon LaChance Baseball has been played on American soil since the 1860s and Major League Baseball was formed in 1903. These are years, landmarks easily found all over…

It is with great remorse that we announce the passing of David A. Adams. David was 74 years of age and passed away after battling illness for many years. David worked for the Village of Dwight for 25 years before…

Nancy Nadine Voyles Leggero, 77, passed away May 5, 2021 at Morris, IL. Born February 13, 1944 in Pontiac, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Laura Scott Voyles, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her…

Genevieve L. (Motzig) Berger, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Harvest View in Herscher. She was born on November 26, 1920 in Essex, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Matilda Motzig. She married Eldon Berger on July…

Shirley F. Brunner, age 76, of Herscher passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home. She was born November 23, 1944 in Bonfield, the daughter of Fred and Edna (Margrey) Hall. She married Ivan Brunner on November 6, 1965….

EMINGTON – Mary Jeanne Canham, 75, Emington, passed away June 5, 2021 at Piper City Rehabilitation Center, Piper City, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private service will be held at a later date according to her wishes. Duffy –…

DWIGHT – William E. “Bill” Mortensen, 85, of Dwight, IL passed away June 12, 2021 at 1:25 p.m. at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Funeral services for Bill will be Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Hager…

Ready for Life after Jewelry By Brandon LaChance Wanting to prove to his dad he could work and be useful, 8-year old Del Hancock accepted the job of raising four pigs in 1939. Hancock, who lived in Marion, took the…

DWIGHT ­– Kevin A. Earle, 52, of Denver, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021, at his home in Denver. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL…

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerri Holmes of Dwight, Illinois announces her passing on June 1, 2021 at the age of 55. Gerri will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill (William) and their children:  Gerry…

 DWIGHT ­– Jesse E. Colvin Jr., 54, of Dwight, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Dwight with Pastor Daniel…

Kathy L. (Swartz) Ferrero, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on May 24, 2021 in Lenoir City, TN. She was born August 20, 1949 in Ottawa, IL to William and Leone Swartz. Kathy was a graduate of Morris…

Rodger Merville Christensen died May 3, 2021 at the Marion VA  CLC  Hospice Center in Marion, IL. Rodger was born May 4, 1948. He was raised by his father, Merville; his Grandmother Julia; and his uncle and aunt, James and…

Delores Huston passed at home Sunday evening, February 21, 2021 with her family at her side. She leaves behind Bill, her loving husband of 61 years; her son, Jeffrey (Tina); daughter-in-law, Andrea; grandchildren: Eric, Mallory and Paige; sister, Elaine Stonemark; and…

Terry Bumpous, age 60, of Essex and formerly of Custer Park, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home. Born January 24, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois, Terry Lynn was a son of Robert Joseph and Mildred (Beasley) Bumpous. He…

Tamara “Tammy” Pulver, 52, passed away May 19, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 28, 1968, in Bloomington, IL to parents Keith and Rosemary (Simpson) Miller. She graduated from Dwight Township High School with…

Herbert L. Tatroe, age 97, of Braidwood, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born May 14, 1924 in Joliet, IL to the late George and Elsie (nee Lembke)…