Category: Obituaries

OBITUARY – Christine A. Gravesen, Campus – *Revised Services Date

 December 6, 2023

Christine A. Gravesen, 61, of Campus, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. at Miller Rehab Center in Kankakee, IL. Funeral services will take place at a later date. Memorials in honor of Christine may be made to…

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Obituary – Janice E. Jirus, Gardner

 November 25, 2023

Janice E. Jirus Age 73 of Gardner, Illinois passed away Thursday morning, November 23, 2023, at the ARC of Dwight. Born June 8, 1950, in Morris, Illinois Janice Elizabeth was a daughter of LeRoy and Mary Louise (Yatuni) Tomastick. She…

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Obituary – Callie Amber Smith Tatroe, Reddick

 November 13, 2023

Callie Amber Smith Tatroe Age 29 of Reddick, Illinois and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois tragically passed away on November 12, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1994, in Kankakee, Illinois to her loving parents, John and Wendy (Rocknowski) Smith….

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Obituary – Barbara Jean Bryant, Gardner

 November 9, 2023

Barbara Jean Bryant, 83, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2023 at Desert Hills Memory Care Center in Hemet, CA. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Yenson born on September…

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Obituary – Vivian Dorothea (Von Qualen) Rieke, Dwight

 November 9, 2023

Vivian Dorothea (Von Qualen) Rieke, 106, of Dwight, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Dwight, IL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Danish Lutheran…

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Obituary – Judith Katherine “Judy” McComb, Dwight

 October 28, 2023

Judith Katherine “Judy” McComb, 77, of Morris formerly of Dwight, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:00…

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Obituary – Alice Janet Creech, Braceville

 October 18, 2023

Alice Janet Creech passed away Sunday, October 8, at Traditions of Deerfield in Loveland, Ohio. She was born March 14, 1929, to Forrest and Bernice Gray in Braceville Illinois. She married Henry (“Bus”) Creech on March 6, 1949. They were…

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Obituary – Michael Patrick Kenney, Mazon

 October 15, 2023

Michael Patrick Kenney Age 83 of Mazon, Illinois and formerly of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Caring and loving for him until the last moment, his daughters held his…

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Obituary – Gwendolyn Edwards, Dwight

 October 13, 2023

Gwendolyn Edwards of Dwight, passed away on October 13, 2023 at the Arc Nursing Home in Dwight, IL. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will take place at…

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Obituary – Timothy Edward Richie, Minnetrista MN

 October 9, 2023

Timothy Edward Richie, age 47 of Minnetrista was peacefully called to heaven on October 7, 2023 with his entire family by his side.  He was a man of immense personality filled with an enduring love for his wife and family….

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Obituary – Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, Kinsman

 October 5, 2023

Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, 88 years old, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on September 20, 2023 at Morris Hospital after a long illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 25, 2023 at Sacred Heart…

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Obituary – Penny Lynn Russell, Gulf Breeze, FL

 October 4, 2023

Penny Lynn Russell, a cherished wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, dear sister, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2023, in Gulf Breeze, Florida with family right by her side. Penny’s 61 year young vibrant spirit left such…

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Obituary – Melba D. Clark, Reddick

 September 26, 2023

Melba D. Clark Age 57 of Reddick, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 at her home. Melba Dawn was born on July 20, 1966, in Kankakee, Illinois to Melvin Douglas and Mildred (Griffith) Brown. She grew up…

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Obituary – Thomas John Renner, Williston ND

 September 16, 2023

Thomas John Renner, 62, of Williston, ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the St. Andrew’s Hospital in Bottineau, North Dakota. Thomas John Renner was born March 23, 1961, to Raymond and Evelyn (Benckendorf) Renner in Streator,…

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Obituary – Darrell Condon, Dwight

 September 8, 2023

Darrell Condon of Dwight, passed away on September 6, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dwight with Father…

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Obituary – Shelli R. Skonetski Sargeant, Pontiac

 September 5, 2023

Shelli R. Skonetski Sargeant, 46, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 7:40 p.m. at Goldwater Care in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded with a private family burial at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is in…

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Obituary – David E. Haag, Kempton

 September 2, 2023

David E. Haag, 77 of Kempton, IL died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at 6:37pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. His funeral will be held on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church,…

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Obituary – Donald Lardi, South Wilmington

 August 30, 2023

Donald Lardi Age 83, of South Wilmington, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.  Born on October 11, 1939 in South Wilmington to the late Armand “Shorty” and Mary…

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Obituary – Gary Wayne Hish, Wilmington

 August 28, 2023

Gary Wayne Hish Age 82 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. Born November 22, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, Gary was the son of Luther Elvin and Blanche Mary (Stybr)…

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Obituary – Floyd “Fred” Frank Ward, Sun City, Arizona

 August 28, 2023

Floyd “Fred” Frank Ward, 74, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Arizona after an extended illness. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date….

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Obituary – John T. Emm, Ransom

 August 17, 2023

John T. Emm, 86 of Ransom passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ransom, with Fr. Bowan…

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Obituary – Dorothy L. “Tootie” Watters, Dwight

 August 16, 2023

Dorothy L. “Tootie” Watters, 92, of Dwight, formerly of Tuscon, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Hager Memorial Home…

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Obituary – Ronald F. Simmons

 August 13, 2023

Ronald F. Simmons, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 9, 2023, at his residence in Sun City West, Arizona, at the age of 82. He was born on August 2, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Ron’s journey began…

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Obituary – Donna Bell (Bratt) Haag, Pontiac

 August 9, 2023

Donna Bell (Bratt) Haag, age 91, of Pontiac, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac, in Pontiac, IL. A funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at…

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Obituary – Marjorie Ann (Meredith) Clark, Braceville

 August 7, 2023

Marjorie Ann (Meredith) Clark, age 85 of Braceville Township, Illinois died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 18, 1938 in Braceville, Illinois, Marjorie was a daughter of Shannon and Vergie (Downs) Meredith….

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Obituary – Jason Wilkinson Enger, Morris (updated with service times)

 August 7, 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 son of James Raymond and June (Welsh) Enger. He was…

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Obituary – Mary A. Krieg, Kankakee

 August 1, 2023

Mary A. Krieg, age 96, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. She was born June 30, 1927 in Kankakee, the daughter of Orville & Hazel (Genshaw) Warren. Mary married Duane Krieg…

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Obituary – Elaine G. Joyce (nee Menozzi)

 July 28, 2023

Elaine G. Joyce (nee Menozzi) Elaine G. Joyce, 93, of South Wilmington, IL passed away July 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.  Born August 7, 1929 in South Wilmington to Romeo (Dick) and Loretta (nee Burla) Menozzi.  She graduated from Gardner-…

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Obituary – Clarence Erwin Huseman, Dwight

 July 28, 2023

Clarence Erwin Huseman peacefully passed into Glory with his family by his side on July 27, 2023.  Born April 1, 1935 of Bluffs, IL, son of Arthur and Jennie (Moffett), Clarence lived a fruitful life with an eternal mindset and…

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Obituary – Virginia Walsh

 July 26, 2023

Virginia Walsh passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, at The Pointe in Morris at the age of 103.  Born November 13, 1919, in Goose Lake Township the daughter of John and Ella (Cushing) Dirker. Virginia received her education at…

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