Category: Obituaries

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)…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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-…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

DWIGHT – James C. Scott, 94, of Dwight died on April 13, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, IL.  His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Hager Memorial Home, Dwight, with Pastor Grant…

Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City Suzanne Lissy, 85 of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 14, 2023. Born April 22, 1937 in Chicago, Suzanne was the first of seventeen children…

Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight Donald E. Scott, 97, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL on April 13, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 4 p.m….

Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex), Gardner Barbara Susan Bexson, 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.  Born May 14, 1947 in Lockport, IL to the late Fred and…

Wavel Needy (nee Meyer) Wavel Needy, age 90, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  She was born on June 17, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Louis and…

Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight Margaret Catherine Trainor, 97, of Pontiac, formerly of Dwight, went to be with the Lord at 12:06 a.m. April 4, 2023. She left this earth surrounded by her family and peacefully reunited with…

Marilyn Funk, 91, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL on March 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor John…

Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi) Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), age 80, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home.  Born January 8, 1943 in Joliet, IL to the late Armando Raymond and Mary…

Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. in Dwight, IL. His services will be Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:30…

Earl “Terry” Hampson Age 76, of Gardner, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home.  Born July 17, 1946 in Joliet, IL to the late Earl Floyd and Bernice Mae (nee Ulbrich) Hampson. …

Michael Lynn Carman, of Pekin PEKIN ~ Michael Lynn Carman, 71, of Pekin, formerly of Dwight, passed away at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Born August 13, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky to…