Category: Obituaries

Obituary – Jason Wilkinson Enger, Morris

 June 1, 2023

Jason Wilkinson Enger, 52, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 26th, at his home in Morris, IL, with his son by his side. Jason was born on September 16, 1970, the…

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Obituary – Donna Jean Earing

 May 26, 2023

Donna Jean Earing Donna was the first of twin girls born on Saturday, September 3, 1932 to Donald Lester Allen and Theora Lucille Oberholtzer Allen. She was born at the…

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Obituary – James “Jim” Lee Mixen, Dwight

 May 25, 2023

James “Jim” Lee Mixen passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Carol (Kenzal) Mixen. Visitation…

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Obituary – Beverly Jean Grant

 May 22, 2023

Beverly Jean Grant (nee Neece) Age 82, of Gardner, IL passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL.  Born July 10, 1940 in East Brooklyn, IL,…

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Lena Mary Thompson Woodward, Dwight

 May 21, 2023

Lena Mary Thompson Woodward, 89, of Dwight, IL, entered Heaven with a new body, no longer crippled nor hurting, on May 20, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4…

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Obituary – Crystal Lynn Marie Nelson, Braidwood

 May 19, 2023

Crystal Lynn Marie Nelson (nee Strohm) Age 62, of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.  Born February 5,…

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Obituary – Jessica Turner Casey, Odell

 May 16, 2023

Jessica Turner Casey, Odell On May 11, 2023, God reached down to Jessica Turner Casey and said, “Come with me.” A celebration of life will be held at the Dwight…

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Obituary – Richard “Dick” Roche, formerly of Emington

 May 16, 2023

Richard “Dick” Roche, 79, formerly of Emington, passed away at the El Paso Healthcare Center where he resided, on Friday, May 12, 2023. Dick was born April 26, 1944, to…

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Obituary – Clarence Bernard Moranski, Essex

 April 29, 2023

Clarence Bernard Moranski, 91, lifelong resident of Essex, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his home.  Born October 26, 1931 at the…

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Obituary – Glenda Faye German, Dwight

 April 28, 2023

Glenda Faye German was called home to the Lord to reunite with her husband, Wayne, on April 27, 2023.  Glenda was born March 8, 1938, the daughter of Wallace and Irma (Engleman) Zeifang.  She was…

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William Burt Parkinson, York Springs, Pennsylvania

 April 24, 2023

William Burt Parkinson, 82, of York Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 with his loving family sending him on his journey to reunite with his parents, Burt and…

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Obituary – H. James (Jim) Baum, Morris

 April 22, 2023

H. James (Jim) Baum  died April 6, 2023 at the Kendal retirement community in Hanover, NH. Jim was born March 20, 1938 to George and Iona (Gray) Baum in Morris,…

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Obituary – Kenneth Oelschlager, Dwight

 April 20, 2023

Kenneth Oelschlager, 95, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois. He was born November 9, 1927 in Odell, Illinois, the son of Mary Agnes (Gayner)…

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Obituary – Eileen M. Biros, Mazon

 April 20, 2023

Eileen M. Biros, 71, of Mazon, IL passed away on April 19, 2023, in Morris. She was born March 12, 1952, the daughter of David and Erandine Sinnott. Eileen was…

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Obituary – James C. Scott, Dwight

 April 18, 2023

DWIGHT – James C. Scott, 94, of Dwight died on April 13, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, IL.  His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22,…

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Obituary – William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, Odell

 April 17, 2023

William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, age 75, of Odell, IL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 3:50 a.m. at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of…

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Obituary – Suzanne Lissy, Coal City

 April 16, 2023

Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 14, 2023. Born April 22,…

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Obituary – Donald E. Scott, Dwight

 April 14, 2023

Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL on April 13, 2023. Visitation will…

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Obituary – Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex)

 April 13, 2023

Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex), Gardner Barbara Susan Bexson, 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.  Born May…

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Obituary – Wavel Needy, Gardner

 April 6, 2023

Wavel Needy (nee Meyer) Wavel Needy, age 90, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  She was born on June…

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Obituary – Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight

 April 5, 2023

Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight Margaret Catherine Trainor, 97, of Pontiac, formerly of Dwight, went to be with the Lord at 12:06 a.m. April 4, 2023. She left…

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Obituary – Marilyn Funk, of Dwight

 March 31, 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,…

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Obituary – Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), South Wilmington

 March 29, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Robert Keith Verdun of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac

 March 28, 2023

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….

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Obituary – Earl “Terry” Hampson, Gardner

 March 26, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Michael Lynn Carman, Pekin

 March 25, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Margy Lu Burger, Mazon

 March 24, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Betty E. Zappa, Dwight

 March 24, 2023

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…

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Obituary – Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City

 March 23, 2023

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,…

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Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, Dwight

 March 21, 2023

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…

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