Category: Obituaries

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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Obituary – William K. Hoffman

 July 20, 2023

William K. Hoffman Bill passed on July 18, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on January 23, 1944, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Finley) Hoffman.  Bill grew up in Dwight, IL, was a graduate of…

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Obituary – Dorothy Elizabeth Roche, Emington

 July 20, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth Roche, 102, passed away at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Dorothy was born April 10, 1921 to Ammi and Marguerite (Zogg) Jacobs. She married Leo Roche at St. John’s Cathedral in Newark, NJ…

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Obituary – Kathlyn (Kay) Therese Walsh Goeken

 July 7, 2023

Kathlyn (Kay) Therese Walsh Goeken, age 82, of the Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Kay was born October 28, 1940 in Pontiac, IL. …

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Obituary – Jeanette A. “Jenny” Sigler, 75, of Dwight

 July 3, 2023

Jeanette A. “Jenny” Sigler, 75, of Dwight passed away on July 2, 2023, at 4:50 pm at her residence. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date, cremation rites will be accorded. Hager Memorial Home is in…

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Obituary – Robert Lee Frobish, 70, of Orlando, Florida

 July 3, 2023

Robert Lee Frobish, 70, of Orlando, Florida left us too soon on June 15, 2023. He was born October 14, 1952 in Litchfield, Illinois to the late Robert E. & Wanda (Ragland) Frobish. Bob attended Illinois State University and Leer…

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Obituary – Charles E. Simmons, Campus

 June 24, 2023

Charles E. Simmons, 90, formerly of Campus, passed away June 14, 2023, at Citadel of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, IL. Charles was born June 7, 1933, in Enfield, Illinois, son of Elvis and Ollie (Bryant) Simmons. He married Carol Rosnett on…

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Obituary – Ann Battrell

 June 20, 2023

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Obituary – Gary Allen Grieff, Dwight

 June 20, 2023

Gary Allen Grieff, 73, of Dwight, passed away June 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Dwight, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Friday June 23, 2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dwight, IL. Visitation will be held…

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Obituary – William Lewis Schaulin

 June 17, 2023

William Lewis Schaulin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Lewis Schaulin of Colleyville, Texas. He was born in Gardner, Illinois, on July 4, 1938. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 25,…

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Obituary – Steven Michael Hogan, Dwight

 June 2, 2023

Steven Michael Hogan, 63, of Dwight, IL, passed away in Dwight, IL, at 5:48pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at St. Paul Cemetery in Odell, IL, where friends…

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Obituary – Joan Elaine McNamara

 May 31, 2023

Joan Elaine McNamara, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday May 27, 2023. Joan loved reading and traveling to visit children and family.  She was born August 2, 1937 in Streator, Illinois to Karl and Ruth…

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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 farm of her grandparents at Odell, Illinois. She graduated from…

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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 for Jim will be held at Hager Memorial Funeral Home,…

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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, to the late Delbert and Alice (nee Johnson) Neece.  Graduate…

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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 to 8 PM on Thursday, May 25th, at the First…

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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, 1961 in Joliet, IL to the late Melvin Gene and…

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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 United Methodist Church on June 11, 2023 at 5pm. Visitation…

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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 Leo and Dorothy (Jacobs) Roche. He attended Emington Elementary and…

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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 Lyons Inn Hospital in Chicago, IL to the late Phillip…

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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 raised on a farm in Nokomis, Illinois.  She married her childhood sweetheart…

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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 Annabelle Parkinson, who preceded him in death. Bill was born…

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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, IL, where he attended 3 years of Morris High School…

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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) and Carl Oelschlager. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving…

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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 a 1970 graduate of Mazon High School and a 1973…

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