Category: Obituaries

Obituary – Wendy S. Emmons, New Windsor, IL

 November 8, 2024

Wendy Sue Emmons, 67, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November, 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. The Funeral…

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Obituary – Merle Russell, Streator 

 November 6, 2024

Merle F. Russell, 91, of Streator passed away Thursday (Oct. 31, 2024) at O.S.F. St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Ill.   His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Msgr….

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Obituary – Mary Kathryn Fieldman (née Walsh), Bonita Springs, FL

 October 29, 2024

Mary Kathryn Fieldman (née Walsh) 75, of Bonita Springs, FL, and a former resident of Herscher, IL died on October 26, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1949, in Streator, IL a daughter of the late Charles and Myrle…

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Obituary – Michelle Denise Jennings, Morris

 October 28, 2024

Michelle Denise Jennings, age 43, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Born February 4th 1981 at St. Joe’s Hospital in Joliet. Michelle is survived by her parents Rhonda C Nichols (Bill) of Braceville, IL and…

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Obituary – Dixie Lee Renner, Godley

 October 22, 2024

Dixie Lee Renner age 86, of Godley, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the ARC of Dwight.  Born on September 10, 1938 in Joliet Township, IL to John C. and Evelyn Eldora (nee Dickson) Renner.  She graduated…

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Obituary – Pauline Cleary, Manistique, Michigan

 October 15, 2024

Pauline Cleary, 98, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Born on April 3, 1926, to Walter Richard Collins and Jennie Louis, Pauline lived a remarkable life filled with love, faith, and dedication. A registered nurse for…

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Obituary – Charles D. “Chuck” Christiansen, Bolingbrook

 October 7, 2024

Charles D. “Chuck” Christiansen Charles D. “Chuck” Christiansen, age 84, of Bolingbrook, IL at rest on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL. He was born August 24, 1940, in Joliet, IL, the son of the…

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Obituary – Danny Neal Lathim, Mendota

 September 26, 2024

On September 13th, Danny Neal Lathim passed away in his home at the age of seventy-two. He is survived by his brothers Douglas and Mark as well as his sisters Cora and Marya. Among those he leaves us to visit…

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Obituary – Michael Harry Wollgast, Sanford, North Carolina

 September 12, 2024

Michael Harry Wollgast, 43, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 9-11 am, with Mass following, at  St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 165 E. Rice Road,…

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Obituary – Susan L. Boresi, Coal City

 September 7, 2024

Susan L. Boresi, age 72 of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. She was born on November 9, 1951 in Joliet to Leslie E. and Dolores (nee Gagliardo) Hertenstein….

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Obituary – Michael Andrew Battrell

 September 3, 2024

Michael Andrew Battrell peacefully took his last nap on the evening of August 27, 2024 alongside his caring wife, Yvonne after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He was born on October 23, 1950 in the town of Dwight, IL to…

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Obituary – James Michael Riccolo, Midwest City, OK

 September 3, 2024

James Michael Riccolo, 76, of Midwest City, OK, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Streator, IL, and was raised in Dwight. He was the son of James and Marie (Johnston), who…

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Obituary – Margaret “Peggy” Chamness, DeKalb

 September 3, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Chamness, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 2, 2024. She was born in Dwight, IL on November 7, 1936, the daughter of Francis and Josephine (Ready) Neville.  She married William Chamness…

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Obituary – Mary Ann Zilske Gill, Coal City

 September 1, 2024

Mary Ann Zilske Gill, age 75 of Coal City, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. Born on October 8, 1948, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Mary Ann was the daughter of Karl Leo and Eleanore…

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Obituary – Raymond Louis Serena, Gardner

 August 26, 2024

Raymond Louis Serena, 85, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Joliet, IL. Born on September 7th, 1938, in South Wilmington, IL, he was a member of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. Ray is survived by his wife Mary Lou, children;…

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Obituary – Patricia A. Robisky, Pontiac

 August 21, 2024

Patricia A. Robisky, 93, died Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 8:30 pm at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac, IL. Her funeral will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 11:00 am at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, IL with Fr. Stanley Drewniak…

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Obituary – Thomas J. Ivey, Dwight

 August 10, 2024

Thomas J. Ivey, 92, of Dwight passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Graveside services will take place11:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Oaklawn Cemetery Dwight, IL. Full military rites will be accorded….

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Obituary – Timothy J. Arnold, Verona

 August 7, 2024

Timothy J. Arnold, affectionately known as Tim to his friends and loved ones, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Verona, at the age of 62. Born on October 30, 1961, in Kankakee, Tim’s life was one marked by love,…

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Obituary – Phyllis Ann Tjelle, Dwight

 August 5, 2024

Phyllis Ann Tjelle, 91, of Dwight, IL, died peacefully Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Arc at Dwight skilled nursing facility, Dwight, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 11AM on Thursday August…

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Obituary – Randy Michael Wilder, Gallatin, TN

 July 24, 2024

Randy Michael Wilder Randy Michael Wilder passed away on July 21, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 70. Born on September 27, 1953, Randy lived a life marked by deep connections with family and community.   He is…

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Obituary – Crystal Lynn Fitzpatrick, Clearwater, FL

 July 18, 2024

Crystal Lynn Fitzpatrick, 69, of Clearwater, FL, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 12th, 2024. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Hager Memorial Home, in Dwight, prior…

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Obituary – Thomas Adams, Wilmington

 July 16, 2024

Thomas Adams, age 73, of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Dwight, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Born July 21, 1950 in Kankakee, Thomas Francis was a son of Francis and Ruth Adams. He…

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Obituary – Duane M. Lewis, Gardner

 July 8, 2024

Duane M. Lewis, age 80, of Gardner, IL passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL.  Born on February 12, 1944 to Henry and Lorretta (nee Coss) Lewis.  On June 1, 1963 he married Donna…

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Obituary – Lester William Rury, South Wilmington

 June 28, 2024

Lester William Rury, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in South Wilmington, IL. Lester was born on May 13, 1941 in Sparta, IL to his parents Marby and Paul Rury….

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Obituary – Charles Pokarney, Dwight

 June 21, 2024

Charles Pokarney, 63, of Dwight, IL. passed away surrounded by his family after a brief illness, Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Dwight, IL. Private Services will be held at a later date and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials in…

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Obituary – Donna Lynn Haley, Colfax

 June 18, 2024

Donna Lynn Haley, age 60, of Colfax, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2024, at her home. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight,…

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Obituary – Burton Gestner, Dwight

 June 17, 2024

Burton Gestner, 57, of Dwight passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 14, 2024. Burton was born to Jeanette and Gilbert Gestner on November 3, 1966 in Houston, TX.  He married Meredith Wright on March 25, 1995,…

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Obituary – Richard L. Lenzie, Union, Missouri

 June 17, 2024

Richard L. Lenzie, 85, of Union, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Richard Louis Lenzie was born January 30, 1939 to Charles and Dorothy (Fritz) Lenzie in South Wilmington, IL. Richard grew up…

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Obituary – Docia Hancock, Dwight

 June 14, 2024

Docia Hancock, 90, of Dwight, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home in Dwight, IL. Funeral Services will be held 11am Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Dwight United Methodist Church…

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Obituary – Peter S. Broeksmit, Dwight

 June 1, 2024

Peter Stillman Broeksmit of Dwight passed away on May 21, 2024 due to complications from leukemia.  He was born on March 15, 1953 in Chicago, the eldest son of Rev. John S. Broeksmit, Jr. and Jane Murray Broeksmit. He is…

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Obituary – Anna Marie (Hoggins) Thorne, Reedsburg, WI

 May 29, 2024

Anna Marie (Hoggins) Thorne, 86, of Reedsburg, WI, passed peacefully May 23, 2024, at the Reedsburg Hospital with her loving family by her side. Ann was born September 6, 1937, in Pontiac, IL to parents Hugh LeRoy Hoggins, and Mary…

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Obituary – Margaret Agnes “Maggie” Boma, Piper City

 May 15, 2024

Margaret Agnes “Maggie” Boma, 97, formerly of Piper City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on June 10, 1926 in Piper City, the daughter of Clement Eugene “Gene” and Mary…

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Obituary – Johnny A. “Turk” Schultz, Bonfield

 May 14, 2024

Johnny A. “Turk” Schultz, age 53, of Bonfield passed away peacefully at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee surrounded by his loved ones after losing his battle with cancer. He was born May 20, 1970 in Morris, the son of Johnny…

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Obituary – Juanita Mary Harrison, Chenoa

 May 8, 2024

Juanita Mary Harrison, 90, of Chenoa, passed away at 9:47 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Arc in Dwight. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Her funeral service…

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Obituary – Unetta Jirus, East Brooklyn

 May 6, 2024

Unetta Jirus Age 96 of East Brooklyn, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The ARC of Dwight. Born on March 23, 1928, Unetta Marie was a daughter of Richard and Marie (Wood) Golding. She spent her…

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Obituary – Harold H. Morse Jr., Normal IL

 May 1, 2024

Retired journalist Harold H. Morse Jr. died Feb. 16 in Normal, Ill., after an illness. He was 90. Born Nov. 27, 1933, to Harold and Hazel Morse, he grew up on a farm in Dwight, Ill., and graduated from Dwight…

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Obituary – Valerie A. Larson

 April 24, 2024

Valerie A. Larson, age 78, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Alden Long Grove care facility in Illinois after a long illness from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Valerie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Velma Larson, and…

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Obituary – Leona Myers, Dwight

 April 23, 2024

Leona Myers, 93, died in the early hours of April 22, 2024 at Arc in Dwight. She was born April 26, 1930, to Hildegarde and Leo (Heb) Ryan of Kinsman, Illinois, where she grew up with her two younger brothers…

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Obituary – Marilene Machado de Oliveira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 April 22, 2024

December 20, 1938 – April 21, 2024 RIO DE JANEIRO – Marilene Machado de Oliveira, 85, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away April 21, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro. She was born December 20, 1938, in Rio de Janeiro,…

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Obituary – Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, Cabery

 April 9, 2024

Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, 83, of Cabery, IL was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee, IL. Funeral Services will be private to the family and held at the Hager…

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