Category: Obituaries

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)…

Kurt L. Mathes, 81 of Gardner, Illinois, formerly of Tuscola, Illinois, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Morris Hospital. Born December 14, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, Kurt was the son of Walter Mathes, Jr. and Gladys (Nicholl) Mathes. He was…

Edith Lorraine Clausen, 93, of Dwight, Il., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2025, at Fairview Haven in Fairbury, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Hager Memorial Home,…

Sharon J. Richie, 85, of Dwight, Il., passed away at 8:45 A.M., on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at The Arc of Dwight. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Dwight United…

Therese Barbara Humbert, Dwight It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Therese Barbara Humbert, on January 8, 2025, at the age of 90.Therese was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and…

Thomas “Tom” Oliver Mixen, 69, of Macon, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville, MO. Tom was born on January 22, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert “Bob” L. and…

Harold C. Schook, age 83, of Odell, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 1:00…

Mary Margaret Cruise, 96, of Dahinda, IL., passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Merigold Rehabilitation and Health Care in Galesburg, Il. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St….

Helen Louise Hileman, 78, a lifelong resident of Gardner, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 21, 1946, in Morris, Illinois, Helen was…

Mary Darlene Kerwin Cahill passed away at her home on December 31. She was born on February 1, 1928, one of four children, to Barbara and Edward Kerwin. She graduated from Ransom Grade School and Streator High School at age…

Kenneth Brockman, 94, of Morris, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at Arcadia Care of Morris. Born September 5, 1930 in Marseilles, Illinois, Kenneth was one of nine children to Omer and Myrtle (Mills) Brockman. He was raised and educated in…

Kerry D. Bruck, 63, of Streator passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence.   Private family services will be held.  Private burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a…

Joel David Leenerman, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. He was only 44 years old, and his family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Joel was born on January 1, 1980 in Morris, Illinois. He grew up in…

Janice L. “Jan” Clavey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Mazon, Illinois, on December 10, 2024, at the age of 72, just 2 days shy of her 73rd birthday. She was born on December 12,…

Marlys A. Kugler, 84, of Cullom, IL died Wednesday December 4, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cullom, Il  on Friday December…

Kevin J. Kociss, 69 of Gardner, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Morris, Illinois. Born January 9, 1955 in Morris, Kevin John was a son of John and Marilyn (Hansen) Kociss. He was raised and educated in Gardner and…

Sara (Bunting) Rouse of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, surrounded by family at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a brief battle with breast cancer. Sara was the daughter of Art and Kathy (Moyemont)…

Joyce Henke, 91, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, 2024. Born August 15, 1933, she was the daughter of Frank and Marguerite (Stroud) Montgomery. On April 8, 1956 she married John Henke. Joyce is…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…