Obituaries
Lou Howell
May 29, 2024
Louella C. Howell
Age 84 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her home.
Born March 25, 1940 in Wilmington, Louella Christine was a daughter of Harry and Bertha (Bridges) Waldron. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and completed her Associate's Degree in Nursing at Joliet Junior College. On June 9, 1956, Lou married James Lewis Howell, and together...
Margaret L. Johnson
May 29, 2024
Margaret L. Johnson, 100, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born April 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Algot and Gerda (Olson) Swanson. She lived in Chicago for a year, then moved to a farm near Kinsman, IL. She graduated from Mazon High School...
Irene E. Schaefer
May 25, 2024
Age 91 of Morris, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at The Gardens of Park Pointe in Morris with her daughter by her side.Born September 20, 1932 in Morris, Irene Elizabeth was the daughter of Adam and Mary (nee Kulof) Elinewski. She was raised in Morris, where she attended grade school and then graduated High School from St....
Rennea Ruddy
May 20, 2024
(nee Pawloski)Age 78, of Plainfield, IL, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Joliet, IL.
She was born on November 16, 1945, to her loving parents, Albert and Loretta Pawloski. Rennea graduated from Lemont High School with the Class of 1964. She continued her education at St. Joseph’s Nursing School from where she graduated and went on to dedicate her life...
Carolyn L. VanArkel
May 19, 2024
Age 77 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 at The ARC of Dwight.
Born January 6, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Carolyn Lee Sanders was a beloved daughter of Robert George and Mary Emily (Vickery) Sanders. Raised and educated in Chicago, Carolyn married the love of her life and 'partner...
Paul David Biros
May 17, 2024
Age 57 of Mazon, Township, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Born April 17, 1967 in Morris, Illinois, Paul is the son of Deborah (Squellati) Youskevtch and David Biros. He was raised and educated in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School with the Class of 1985. Paul attended Grundy Area Vocational where he learned welding and went on...
Carol Jean Peterson
May 17, 2024
Carol Jean Peterson, 81, of Morris, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Morris Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born October 18, 1942 in Streator, IL. She was the daughter of Raymond and Monica (Slattery) Drinan. She graduated from MVK High School Class of 1960. For several years, she was employed at APSA, Robkim Upholstery, and for over 20...
Jimmie A. Warriner
May 15, 2024
Age 78 of Wesley Township passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home.
Born April 16, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois, Jimmie Allen was a son of Francis O. and Anna M. (Harding) Warriner. He was raised in Wesley Township and attended the Wilmington Schools.
Jimmie’s career began as an auto mechanic, and went on to owning and operating the Shell gas...
David Hockey
May 15, 2024
Age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.
Born on October 5, 1949, Dave was the son of Bonnie (Levine) Hockey and Donald Hockey.
He spent his childhood in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, graduating from Fenger High School with the class of 1967. After graduation, Dave joined the United States Air Force, where he served...
Anthony Louis Farrero
May 12, 2024
Age 80, passed away May 12, 2024 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois.
Born on July 30, 1943 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, Anthony was the son of Louis & Caroline (Stepnosky) Farrero.
Raised and educated in Coal City, Illinois, Anthony lived the typical childhood of the times. Spending time with the neighborhood kids taking apart their...
Yvonne Monson
May 11, 2024
Age 86, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Aperion Care in Niles Illinois.
Born January 20, 1938, in Channahon, Illinois, Yvonne was the daughter of John G. and Marcella J. (Black) Barber.
Yvonne's life was a tapestry woven from the vibrant threads of several Illinois cities, including Joliet, Wilmington, Diamond, Melrose Park, and Niles. Amidst her nomadic journey, she found solace...
Charlie Brown
May 10, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Brown, a man of unwavering dedication and service, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home in Venice, Florida, at the age of 80.
Born on October 5, 1943, in Joliet, Illinois, Charlie was the son of Charles O. and Kathryn J. (Patch) Brown.
Charlie embarked on a life filled with commitment, passion, and service. In 1964, he...
Rita Barham
May 10, 2024
Age 79 of Coal City, Illinois passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.
Born January 12, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois, Rita was the daughter of Robert and Norma Ruth (Hoskins) Pfister. She was raised in Coal City until relocating to Harrisburg, Illinois where she graduated from Harrisburg High School with the Class of 1963. Rita...
Edward D. Nowman
May 9, 2024
Age 76 and a lifelong resident of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born April 18, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Edward DeWayne Nowman was the son of Othie E. “Pat” and Anna A. (Lankers) Nowman. From his earliest days on South Kankakee Street in Coal City, Edward’s roots ran deep in the...
Zwaantje R. Cwiok
May 8, 2024
Age 99 and affectionately known to many as "Swaanie", peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home in Saratoga Tower, Morris, Illinois. She was born on May 10, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, to the Herman and Hilda (Smedemann) Rosing.
Zwaantje's life was marked by resilience, grace, and a spirit of generosity that touched the lives of all who...
Jessica Lynn Cunning
May 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jessica Lynn Cunning
With heavy hearts, we announce that Jessica Lynn Cunning, the beloved infant daughter of Brandon and Lauren (Homerding) Cunning, earned her angel wings on May 7, 2024.
Though her time with us was too brief, Jessica left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who loved her before they knew her.
Survivors include her parents,...
Unetta Jirus
May 4, 2024
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 formative years in Reddick, Illinois and on September 18, 1948, she exchanged vows with Joseph Jirus. Together, they established their first home in...
Bob Soukup, Sr.
Apr 30, 2024
Age 95 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home.Born September 28, 1928 in Chicago, Robert Joseph was a son of Joseph and Mary Soukup. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and at the age of 17 he enlisted in in the United States Navy where he served honorably between 1945...
John M. Wandless
Apr 29, 2024
Age 63 of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Wilmington.Born August 3, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, John was a son of Kenneth Wandless and Deanna (Forsythe) Casteel. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1978. John worked for Precision Components Inc. in Wilmington for several years...
Mary Lou Cobb
Apr 24, 2024
Age 76 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois.
Born on April 11, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Mary Lou was the cherished daughter of Myron D. and Margaret Katherine (Hockings) Cobb. She spent her formative years in Coal City, Illinois, where she received her education, graduating from...
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