Obituaries
Clyde "Bud" Case
Feb 24, 2024
Age 89 of Braidwood, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at his home.
Born May 23, 1934 in Johnstown, Colorado, Clyde Junior, who later became affectionately known as “Bud”, was a son of Clyde William and Pauline Virginia (Sterkel) Case. He was raised and educated in Colorado, before joining the United States Air Force in 1951. During...
Jerry Wilson
Feb 23, 2024
Age 81 of Wilmington, Illinois died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois with his loving family at his side.
Born October 30, 1942 in Joliet, Jerry Raymond was a son of Harold and Betty (Carrol) Wilson.
Jerry's passion for music blossomed early in his life. His journey with music commenced during his formative years as...
Judith Friddle
Feb 22, 2024
Age 79 of Wilmington, Illinois died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at The Citadel in Kankakee, Illinois.
Born March 4, 1944 in Joliet, Judith Helen was a daughter of Thomas and Helen (Piersing) Long. She was raised in Wilmington, graduated from Wilmington High School, and on July 29, 1967, she married Dale Frank Friddle.
Judy worked for the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in...
Timothy Rodeghero
Feb 21, 2024
Timothy Christopher Rodeghero of Morris passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Born April 25th, 1959 and raised in Kankakee, IL, he relocated to Morris after graduating high school. He was the adored son of the late George Rodeghero and Betty Lou Rodeghero. On March 1st, 1980, he exchanged vows with his...
Jeanette E. Jones
Feb 19, 2024
Age 81 of Braceville, Illinois, died Monday, February 19, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born March 10, 1942 in Custer Township, Illinois, Jeanette Eva was a daughter of Earl and Marie (Downy) Sours. She was raised in Custer Park, Illinois and attended Braidwood Schools. As a young woman, Jeanette worked for Grinchuck Pants Factory in Braidwood, and on June 25, 1966 she...
Sharon Boynton
Feb 19, 2024
Age 71 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 19, 2024 at her home. Sharon was an 18 year Breast Cancer survivor.
Born January 8, 1953 in Joliet, Illinois, Sharon Lea was a daughter of Donald B. and Rose M. (Alstott). She was raised and educated in Wilmington, where she attended the public schools.
On July 11, 1970, Sharon...
Elizabeth Roark
Feb 16, 2024
Age 84 of Wilmington, Illinois died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Arc of Dwight.
Born July 5, 1938 in New Haven, Illinois, Elizabeth Lorraine was a daughter of Vondalee (nee Wicker) Clayton-Bean. She raised and educated in New Haven where she went on to graduate from the local high school.
On July 2, 1956, Elizabeth married Clyde Roark, and...
Christopher A. Harris
Feb 14, 2024
Age 66 of Morris, Illinois and formerly of Romeoville, Illinois died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born June 18, 1957 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Christopher Arthur was a son of Arthur Roy and Carolann Marie (Muench) Harris.
Christopher had a fulfilling life filled with diverse interests and deep connections. He grew up in Menomonee Falls and graduated from the local...
Jason Daniel Barker
Feb 13, 2024
Age 50 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Joliet, Illinois died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Born May 6, 1973, Jason is the son of Donna Barker of Coal City. He was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the Class of 1991. He was previously employed with NorthPoint Intermodal in Elwood, Illinois.
Remembered as a...
Sharon Bertoglio
Feb 11, 2024
Age 80 of Aurora, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Acsencion Mercy Hospital in Aurora.
Born January 7, 1944 in Muscatine, Iowa, Sharon Grace was a daughter of William and Katherine (Aden) Durre. She graduated from Minonk-Dana-Rutland High School and went on to attend Illinois State University in Bloomington. On August 12, 1972, she married Dominic Bertoglio, and the...
Clyde "Red" Taylor
Feb 11, 2024
Age 85 of Braidwood, Illinois died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024 at his home.
Born and initially named "Murrie" on September 18, 1938 in Ozark, Illinois, Clyde Eugene was a son of Cecil and Kate (Thomas) Taylor. He attended Wooten Grade School and Golconda High School.
In 1955, Red embarked on his career with Caterpillar Tractor Company, from where he...
Lodi E. Vercelli
Feb 9, 2024
Lodi E. Vercelli
Age 67, and a lifelong resident of Wilmington, Illinois passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.
Born March 9, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois, Lodi was the youngest child of Emil Paul, Sr. and Phyllis Jean (Kahler) Vercelli. He was raised in the Brookside neighborhood of Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School...
Donna Belcher
Feb 8, 2024
Age 80 of Wilmington, Illinois died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born February 2, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, Donna was a daughter of Peter and Lena (Bertone) Lira. She was raised and educated in Berwyn, Illinois, and graduated from Morton East High School with the Class of 1962. Donna loved living on the river and took great pleasure in...
Fred A. Koch, Sr.
Feb 8, 2024
Age 75 of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 8, 2024 at his home.
Born August 16, 1948 in Breese, Illinois, Fred Alvin was a son of Carl F. and Evlyn Celia (Borchers) Koch. He was raised in Breese and graduated from Breese High School.
Fred was a Union Operator with Local 150, and spent his career working for...
Nicole Walsh-Franklin
Feb 7, 2024
Nicole Kathleen Walsh-Franklin
Age 39, passed away on February 7th, 2024 in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Born November 21, 1984 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Nicole was the daughter of Elizabeth Walsh and George “Rick” Franklin. She graduated from Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood, IL and eventually moved back to her home state of Florida. Nicole enjoyed sports, particularly baseball & softball...
Jean M. Zimmerman
Feb 7, 2024
Jean M. Zimmerman, 70, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Morris Hospital with her family by her side. Born June 7, 1953 in Coal City, she was the daughter of Harold and Altha (Hooper) Armstrong. She graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1971. Later she received an associate degree from JJC with honors....
Gail Gelhaus
Feb 6, 2024
Age 87 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Kewanee and Country Club Hills, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois.
Born May 23, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Gail Eileen was a daughter of Leo Robert and Helen (Castle) Koch. She was raised in Chicago and attended both Thornton High School and...
Bonnie Scott
Feb 6, 2024
Age 78 and formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024 at Stonebridge Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Born June 16, 1945 in Joliet, Illinois Bonita Ann was a daughter of John and Maxine (Sowers) Dite. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1963. On May...
William F. "Willy" Roth
Feb 2, 2024
William F. Roth, who everyone knew as “Willy”, passed away on February 2, 2024 following a valiant battle with heart disease. He was born November 25, 1944, in Lyons, Kansas, the only son of William and Opal (Scales) Roth. Willy went thru life in such a way that everyone who knew him will always treasure the wonderful memories, as he...
Matthew Todd Rutherford
Feb 2, 2024
Age 39 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Woodridge, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born November 15, 1984 in Hinsdale, Illinois, Matthew Todd is the son of Todd and Lynn (Fritsche) Rutherford. He was raised in Woodridge and graduated from Sandwich High School with the Class of 2003. Matthew attended Illinois Valley Community College where...
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