Month: March 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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…