Obituaries

Dec 6, 2013

Dorothy L. Luciano

Age 96 of Wilmington, passed away Friday morning December 6, 2013 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet.

Born November 27, 1917 in Chicago, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice Jaros-Lahey. She was raised and educated in Chicago and married Albert Smrha, Sr. who preceded her in death. She later...

Dec 4, 2013

All who knew Deacon Donald L. Dyer would agree that there wasn't anyone he met who left unchanged. His zest for life seeped from every fiber of his being, and his unconditional love for others and unwavering faith were an inspiration to all who were within his reach. The rock of his family, Don adored his wife and...

Nov 30, 2013

Ginger R. Carr

Age 91 of Morris, passed away Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born September 16, 1922 in Morris, Ginger was a daughter of the late Reas and Sadie Treftz-DeAtley. She was raised in Morris and went to work as a welder in the shipyards in California during World...

Nov 27, 2013

Dorothy Kathryne Welch

Age 88 of Coal City, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2013 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born October 23, 1925 in Coal City, Dorothy was a daughter of the late John and Kate Marie Darin-Baudino. She was raised in Coal City and graduated with the Coal City High School Class of 1943....

Nov 23, 2013

Staff Sgt. George I. Briddick, US Army (Retired)

Age 80 of Custer Park, passed away Saturday evening November 23, 2013 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

Born March 10, 1933 in Morris, George was a son of the late William S. and Catherine Mable Lloyd-Briddick. He was raised and educated in Morris. On March...

Nov 21, 2013

Corene D. Peters

Age 87 of Coal City, passed away Thursday November 21, 2013 at Walnut Grove Villa in Morris.

Born August 28, 1926 in Coal City, Corene was a daughter of Angelo and Jennie Menietto-Zambon. She was raised and educated in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1943....

Nov 17, 2013

Andrew Robert Krull, Jr.

Age 43 of Mazon passed away Sunday November 17, 2013 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born October 5, 1970 in Morris, Andrew is a son of June Ellen Krull (nee Sproull) of Mazon and the late Andrew Robert Krull, Sr. Andrew was raised in Maine Township and graduated from Coal City High...

Nov 16, 2013

Lisa Ann Serna

Age 45 of Bloomington and formerly Wilmington, passed away November 16, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born August 25, 1968 in Joliet, Lisa is a daughter of Marshall Ray Penka of New Mexico and Cheryl Lynn Sparks-Penka of Wilmington. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and attended both...

Nov 9, 2013

James Randal Johnson

"Randy"

Age 59 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday November 09, 2013 at his home.

Born January 25, 1954 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Randy was a son of the late Franklin Ruben and Bessie Mae Hathcock-Johnson. He honorably served in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the VFW...

Nov 9, 2013

Robert E. Waters, Sr.

"Ol' Bob"

Age 80 of Channahon and formerly Morris, passed away Saturday morning November 9, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 13, 1932 in Utica, Illinois, Bob was a son of the late John Sylvester and Catherine Ann Neary-Waters. He was raised and educated in Utica...

Nov 8, 2013

Beverly Jo Ference

Age 71 of Plainfield and formerly Manteno, passed away Friday evening November 8, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born July 31, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana, Beverly was a daughter of the late Beverly nee Klophenstein and Joseph Ference. She was a tremendous NASCAR enthusiast and a devoted Dale Earnhardt...

Nov 6, 2013

Richard Harris

Age 72 of Braidwood, passed away Wednesday evening November 6, 2013 at his home.

Born June 20, 1941 in Jamesport, Missouri, he was a son of the late Richard and Ollie Reams-Harris.

Cremation rights have been accorded per the wishes of Richard.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private...

Nov 4, 2013

Wesley Alan Risinger

Age 55 of Wilmington, passed away Monday November 4, 2013 at his home.

Born March 19, 1958 in Mattoon, Illinois, Wes is a son of June Louise (nee Pauley) Risinger and the late Johnny Junior Risinger. He was raised in Wilmington and worked in construction. Wes was a great Chicago Bears fan, loved...

Nov 3, 2013

Edward Robert Miller, Jr.

(1962-2013)

The man from Plainfield known for his corny one-liners, sarcastic attitude, and contagious smile left the world but not our hearts on November 3, 2013, simply because his caring heart and wild soul were too big for life on Earth.

Eddie is survived by his four daughters: Jennifer, Alyssa, Danielle,...

Oct 31, 2013

Sandra L. Loden

Age 68 of Wilmington and formerly Bolingbrook, passed away Thursday October 31, 2013 at her home.

Born February 9, 1945 in Chicago, Sandra was a daughter of the late Alexander Patrick and Rita Vera Mienczeski-Evanuk. She was raised and educated in Chicago and retired from Material Services in McCook, Illinois. Sandra cherished her...

Oct 29, 2013

Agnes Rose McComb

Age 90 of Verona passed away Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Morris Hospital.

Born June 24, 1923, Agnes was a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Feltenz-Buffo. During the depression, Agnes hauled coal with her father, and on December 17, 1940, she married Wayne McComb. Agnes was a homemaker and farmer's wife...

Oct 28, 2013

John Edward Uerkwitz

"Jack"

Age 85 of Morris, passed away Monday morning October 28, 2013 at his home.

Born March 20, 1928 in Morris, John was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy Patton-Uerkwitz. He was raised in Morris and was drafted into the United States Army, where he honorably served during the Korean...

Oct 28, 2013

Kristina Michelle Olson

"Krissy"

Age 31 of Channahon, passed away Monday October 28, 2013 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Born November 6, 1981 in Morris, Krissy is a daughter of Robert and Shirley Costa-Olson of Channahon. She was raised in Channahon and graduated from Minooka High School. Krissy had a deep love for...

Oct 26, 2013

Kathryn L. Kennedy

Age 100 of Wilmington, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born May 12, 1913 on the family farm in Manhattan; Kathryn was the daughter of Peter and Louise (Ruettiger) Kestel. She attended District 119, a one-room country school, and then graduated from Providence...

Oct 17, 2013

Amie Ann Mulligan-Porak

Age 40 of Morris, formerly Plainfield, passed away Thursday October 17, 2013, at Morris Hospital.

Born May 8, 1973 in Joliet, Amie was the daughter of the Levon Mulligan and the late Thomas Mulligan. She was raised and educated in Plainfield graduating from Plainfield High School with the class of 1991. Amie worked...