Obituaries

Mar 5, 2014

Dorothy Marie Enrietta

Age 96 of Morris, passed away Wednesday March 5, 2014 at Morris Hospital.

Born November 12, 1917 in rural Grundy County near Dwight, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Louis and Marie Carlena "Lena" Hansen-Beyer. At the age of three her family moved south of Dwight and Dorothy went on to be...

Mar 4, 2014

They say that opposites attract, and nothing could be more true in the case of Barbara and Francis “Jr.” Wren as they were as different as night and day. He was a rough and tough free-spirited man of adventure while she was a quiet and reserved woman who was most content spending her time doting over her family....

Mar 3, 2014

Through her compassionate heart and generous spirit, Elois Smith touched all who were within her reach in such a beautiful way. She was the sort of person who was never concerned with what she had, rather, her life's mission was focused on what she could give to those around her while expecting nothing in return. Blessed to spend...

Feb 23, 2014

Karen Sue McMahel

Age 61 of Antioch, Tennessee and formerly Wilmington, passed away February 23, 2014.

Karen is the daughter of the late Kenesaw "Ken" and Virginia Cracraft-Kimble, and mother of Chris McMahel and Tim McMahel.

Cremation rites have been accorded in Tennessee, per Karen's wishes. The family will receive friends Thursday March 6, 2014...

Feb 22, 2014

Florence Breier

Age 81 of Lake Shannon and formerly Grant Park, passed away Saturday evening February 22, 2014 at Morris Hospital.

Born March 30, 1932 in Chicago, Florence was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Dehlia Hubbard-Clawson, and the wife of the late John Breier. She retired from Michael Leonard Seed Company in Grant Park....

Feb 21, 2014

Dominic J. Ferrara

Age 90 of Mazon, passed away Friday February 21, 2014 peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

Born March 16, 1923 in Bloomington, Illinois, Dominic was a son of the late Antonino and Maria D'Anna-Ferrara. He honorably served as a medic in the United States Army during WWII, and on June 27, 1942,...

Feb 20, 2014

David "Rip" Farrero

Age 83 and a life long resident of Carbon Hill, passed away Thursday February 20, 2014.

Born August 13, 1930 in Carbon Hill, David Anthony was a son of the late Anna (nee Jacklich) and John E. Farrero. He was raised in Carbon Hill, graduated from Coal City High School and honorably served...

Feb 20, 2014

Chris A. Joneson

Age 61 of Morris and formerly of Coal City, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Walnut Grove in Morris.

Born January 14, 1953 in Morris, Chris was the son of the late Thelma (Born) and Larry Wickman, and Mervin Joneson. He was raised in Carbon Hill and graduated from Coal City High...

Feb 18, 2014

Mark Kevin Haldorson - Life Story

Although Mark Haldorson will be remembered for his amazing musical abilities, it was his quick wit, his vibrant personality, and his fun-loving spirit that brought the harmony to the everyday melody of life. He was the ultimate teaser who never forgot a good joke with a courageous and fearless soul that...

Feb 17, 2014

Charles I. Bohac

Age 86 of Morris and formerly Downers Grove passed away Monday February 17, 2014 at Morris Hospital.

Born December 28, 1927 in Chicago, Charles was a son of the late Charles V. and Zoe (Hannum) Bohac. He was raised and educated in Chicago and honorably served in the United States Coast Guard. On...

Feb 15, 2014

George B. Johnson

Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday morning February 15, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born October 16, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois, George was a son of the late Diedrich Herman and Nettie Mae Happily-Johnson. He worked at Treadman's Garage and for Muncey Trucking in Wilmington, prior to entering into...

Feb 14, 2014

Joseph John Kowsky, age 67, of Morris, Ill. passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at his home due to complications from Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

Joe was born in Chicago to Estelle and Joseph Kowsky on Oct. 6, 1946. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School (Chicago) and entered the De La Salle Christian Brothers. He remained...

Feb 13, 2014

Mary "Mimi" Hannah Age 44 of Elwood and formerly Wilmington, passed away Thursday February 13, 2014 at Loyal University Medical Center in Maywood.

Born January 8, 1970 in Joliet, Mary is a daughter of Celia Jane Godsey (nee Rodgers) and the late Billie M. Hannah.

Survivors include her mother Celia Jane Godsey of Bellvue, Ohio; two...

Feb 7, 2014

Gene H. Warriner, Sr.

Age 80 of Wilmington, passed away Friday February 7, 2014 at his home.

Born July 11, 1933 in Wesley Township, Gene was a son of the late Francis and Anna Harding-Warriner. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, and worked on a farm prior to entering the United States Air Force. Upon...

Feb 6, 2014

Bernard Joseph Giordano

"Bernie"

Age 85 of Coal City, passed away Thursday February 6, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born March 1, 1928 in Coal City, Bernie was the son of the late Bernard Joseph, Sr. and Margaret A. Bruno-Giordano. He was raised and educated in Coal City, graduated from Coal...

Feb 5, 2014

Charles Newton Anderson

"Chuck"

Age 89 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning February 5, 2014 at Island City Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

Born October 18, 1924 in Mason, Illinois, Charles was a son of the late Raymond and Nellie F. Riley-Anderson. He was raised in Altamont and graduated from Joliet Township High School. He was...

Feb 4, 2014

Kathryn E. Kennedy

Age 100 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Piper City Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Born September 5, 1913 in Joliet, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Zvonkovich-Benko. She was a member of Saint Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington. Kathryn will be remembered for her strong work...

Feb 2, 2014

Paul Van Duyne

Age 64 of Wilmington, passed away Sunday morning February 2, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born February 18, 1949 in Joliet, Paul was a son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Lukanich-Van Duyne. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School. In April of 1969, Paul...

Jan 28, 2014

Mary Helen Woock

Age 89 of Wilmington and formerly Lockport passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Born August 24, 1924 in Grantsburg, Illinois, Mary was a daughter of the late Burton and Rose Clare Grimes-Pollard. On June 7, 1943, she married Philip J. Woock in St. Louis, Missouri and...

Jan 28, 2014

John G. Schmalz, Sr. Age 69 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home.

Born June 11, 1944 in Joliet, John was the son of the late Earl and Margaret O’Connor-Schmalz. He was raised in Wilmington and was a 1962 graduate of Wilmington High School. John honorably served in the United States...