Category: Obituaries

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…

Norma Margaret O’Brien (née Masching), 86, of Reddick, IL, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2025. She was born July 17, 1938, in Pontiac, IL, to the late Patrick and Alice (née Ehrhardt) Masching. On April 27, 1957, she…

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…

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…

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….

Mr. William W. (Bill) Lowery, 74, of Valley Springs, California passed away on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Bill was born November 21st, 1950 in Morris, Illinois. Bill was the son of Cliff and Marjory (Wilkinson) Lowery. He received his education…

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…

Mary Josephine McDonald, age 88, of Cabery, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her home. She was born April 24, 1937 in Fairfield, the daughter of Delbert & Ruby Farrell Osterman. Mary Jo married Gerald D. McDonald on January…

Sheila Kaye Koerner, 90, resident of the Arc in Dwight and formerly of Cabery, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the home. She was born March 27, 1935 in Arrowsmith, the daughter of Howard and Francis (Weaver) Gash….

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…

Cyndy Clapp, 75, of rural Kempton, IL, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, located at 206 N. Maple…

Andrew B. Serena, 37, of South Wilmington, IL, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.  Andrew graduated from Joliet Junior College and also graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2012. …

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…

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…

Dennis R. Finch, 77, a lifelong resident of Verona, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2025. Born March 1, 1948, in Morris, Illinois, Dennis Russell was the son of Russell and Elsie (Mehock) Finch. He was…

Kathleen R. Esgar, 71 of Coal City, Illinois, and a long time resident of Mazon, Illinois, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Lightways Hospice and Palliative Home in Joliet, Illinois. Born April 17, 1953 in Morris, Illinois,…

Rodney V. Hogan, age 96, of Buckingham, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL….

Frances Marie Kissiar, 88, resident of the Arc of Dwight, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at the home. She was born July 20, 1936 in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde Edwin and Tressie Mayberry Kissiar. She is survived…

Gary Allen Emmons, 69, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. The Funeral Service will follow directly after the…

Daniel Bell, 87, of Gardner, Illinois, completed his life’s journey here on earth on his birthday, March 4, in Joliet. Born March 4, 1938, in Eureka, Illinois, Daniel was the son of Basil E. and Ruth Corrinne (Diehl) Bell. He…

Joyce Christiansen, 94, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Arc of Dwight, in Dwight, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at St. Peter…

Patrick Gregory “Juiceman” Phelan, 84, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Aurora, Illinois. Born on February 10, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, he lived a life filled with dedication to family, faith, and community. He was recognized as a 50…

Laura Lee McConnell, 86, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Arc of Dwight in Dwight, Illinois. A graveside service will be held later this spring at McDowell Cemetery in Dwight, Illinois. Dates and…

Terry Eugene Norgaard, 75, of Pontiac, Illinois died Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born September 30, 1949 in Fairbury, Illinois to Delmar and Jeanie (nee Bailey) Norgaard. He attended Saunemin Grade School, graduated at Oregon Grade School and Dwight…

Dale Paul Ferrari, 80, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025. Born on November 12, 1944, Dale was the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Knowles) Ferrari of South Wilmington. He graduated from Gardner/South Wilmington High…

Thomas Edward Dwyer died at 8:29 p.m. on February 7, 2025 at Evenglow Healthcare Center in Pontiac. He was 95 years old. Born north of Odell, Illinois on February 24, 1929 to Thomas and Ethel (Lynch) Dwyer, Tom was a…

Lorna June Bloxam, 95, of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Arc of Dwight. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Hager Memorial Home, 201 W,…

Lisa Kay Briner, 65, of Dwight passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 23, 1959 in Morris, the daughter of Robert “Babs” Vignocchi and Kay (Jack)…