Category: Dwight

Julie Kristine Dunn April 14th 1950 – August 26th 2025 Julie saw beauty in everything and everywhere she looked. She was a teacher and an artist. She spent her life giving to others. Survived by her siblings Bob (Michele) Patterson, and Rodney…

Mitchell Lewis Doran, age 64, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, diagnosed in May 2025. Services will be held…

Kathleen Phyllis Doran, 68, of Dwight passed away on Tuesday, August 20th at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.  She was born October 19, 1956 in Joliet, the son of John and Phyllis Wenger Doran. She is survived by her longtime…

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Maureen M. Carlson, 84, of Campus, Il., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic…

Charles Mark Brady, loving husband, dad, papa, grand-papa and friend passed away August 15, 2025 peacefully at home in Dwight, IL at the age of 93. The visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday August…

Joseph Henry Halbert, 78 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. Born December 30, 1946 in Taylorville, Illinois, Joseph was a son of Arnold and Marcella (Crane) Halbert. He…

Bernice Katherine Skinner, 80, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her family at Morris Hospital and Medical Center in Morris, Il. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday,…

Kevin E. Fogarty, 67,  of Gardner, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at his home in Gardner, following a series of recent medical issues. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August…

Mr. James L. Anderson, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Il. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 1, 2025,…

Larry Joe Davis, 69, of Dwight passed away due to health issues on July 15, 2025 in Bloomington.  He was born March 4, 1956 in Pontiac. The son of the late Marilyn and Don Davis, Larry grew up with his brothers,…

Video Gaming Report for Dwight – June 25 Gamblers in Dwight wagered $928,329 in June, with $672,079 being returned to them in winnings. This resulted in an increase in Net Terminal Income for Video Gaming Terminals in Dwight of $256,250…

Richard Kilmer, 90, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:40 A.M. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at The Arc of Dwight in Dwight, Il. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2025,…

Obituary for Antoinette (Toni) Budzius (Mustari) July 19, 1930 – July 1, 2025 Antoinette (Toni) Marie Budzius (Mustari), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her four…

Eric “Rick” James Salzburg, 66, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois.   Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at St….

Diane Lynn Seabert, age 78, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, June 20, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service to celebrate Diane’s life will be…

Donald “Don” “Old Goat” Eugene Maynard, 78, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Dwight, Il. Hager Memorial Home of Dwight has been entrusted with the arrangements. Donald was…

Dwight FFA HONORED AT STATE CONVENTION SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Dwight FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of…

David Lee Murphy, age 62, of Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1962, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Billy Junior and Virginia (nee Curtis) Murphy. David’s life was centered…

Maurice J. Miller, 90, of Palm Harbor, FL formerly from Dwight, IL, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. His memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Palm Harbor, FL for the family. Maury was born on…

The Trojan Track and Field team held their award program Thursday, June 5, at the DTHS cafeteria with the following athletes receiving well deserved and well earned awards. Congratulations to these athletes and their fellow teammates for an exciting and…

Scott M. Christensen, 54, of Dwight, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at 7:54 p.m. at his residence. His service will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight with Father David Sabel…

Richard Daniel (Dick) Faust, 93, of Dwight passed away peacefully at OSF St. James Medical Center (Pontiac) on April 27, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service for family and close friends is scheduled Wednesday, May 28 at…

Gary W. Nelson, 87, of Herscher, formerly of Dwight, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:27 p.m. at Serenity Estates in Morris. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt….

Congratulations on the Retirement of Dwight’s Stinnett Gettinger: A Legacy of Dedication and Distinct Teaching Style  After 32 years of unwavering dedication to Dwight Grade School, Stinnett Gettinger is hanging up his lesson plans, animal cages, and whistle to begin…

 Left to right is Addy Sulzberger, Ryan Bean, Katy Kaluzny, Katy Dolan, Mia Franklin, Addie Taylor, Joey Groves, and Cloe Gall. Seven DTHS students attended the 91st Annual Student Council State Conference held May 1 – 3 at the Westin…

Richard Daniel (Dick) Faust, 93, of Dwight passed away peacefully at OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center (Pontiac) on April 27, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded. Richard was born November 13, 1931 to Clarence and Geneva…

Scott A. Francis, 66, of Odell, passed away on Monday at 3:04 am on May 5, 2025, at his residence. “One More Forever” Celebration of Life will be Saturday May 10, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Kings…

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Dwight Township High School Girls Track Team 2025 Back row:  Coach Lane, Coach Trewartha, Elizabet Ramirez, Brooklynn Todd, Emma Anderson, Olivia Valdez, Delaney Boucher, Kailyn Haggard, Jona Abedini, Honorine Mwizerwa, Coach Thompson Front row:  Sophia Keri, Adilynn Avilez, Belle Kelleher,…

Bonnie Jean Witkowsky (Thompson), age 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado surrounded lovingly by her husband and two sons. Born on November 17, 1945, in Streator, Illinois, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Hugh “Dude”…

Michael Andrew Humbert, 67, of Dwight, Illinois passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Visitation will be on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until…

Leroy John Drechsel, 97, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, IL. Leroy was born November 10, 1927 in Dwight, IL to John A. & Eleanor Dierks Drechsel. He…

Paul W. Derr, age 88, of Dwight, IL, formerly of Coal City, IL, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Dwight. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held…

Below are unofficial election results of the April 1 election for the Village of Dwight, Dwight Township, Dwight High School, and Dwight Common School. Only the Dwight Common School Board of Education had a contested race.  

Mr. John Gary Ely, 80, of Shorewood, Il., formerly of Dwight, IL., passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Wegener’s Disease on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at UC Advent Medical Center in Bolingbrook, IL. A graveside service will be…

Jean H. Louis, 94, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Arc of Dwight. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St….

Lyle K. Koedyker Sr., 79, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 9:51 P.M. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Morris Hospital, in Morris, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at…

Jerome Dennis McNamara, 90, of St. Louis MO, formerly of Dwight IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born October 9, 1934 in Pontiac IL, the son of Thomas and…