Month: August 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…

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,…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

by Brandon LaChance Lena Olson Hurt, Can’t Work With Animals Because of Recovery Lena Olson always tells people not to stand or walk behind horses. She laughs now as she didn’t listen to her own advice on July 22 when…

by Brandon LaChance Dwight Native Heats Up Michigan Kitchen At a young age, Dwight native Rick Bower knew he wanted to be a chef. He made food for his family and took a further interest to cook while in high…