Obituaries

Glenda M. Stout

Glenda M. Stout

Feb 2, 2024

Age 75 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died Friday, February 2, 2024 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Joliet, Illinois.

Born November 16, 1948 in Jacksonville, Illinois, Glenda Marie was a daughter of Glenn and Mary (Brockhouse) Stout. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1966, and...

Barbara Ann Kurecki

Barbara Ann Kurecki

Jan 27, 2024

Age 85 of Morris, Illinois and formerly of Seneca, Illinois and Burbank, Illinois died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Born January 17, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara Ann was a daughter of Bruno and Frances (Manchik) Shimkus. She was raised and educated in Chicago and on June 16, 1956, Barbara married Ronald Kurecki at St. Brendan...

Ronnie L. May

Ronnie L. May

Jan 27, 2024

Age 81 of Wilmington, Illinois died on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Romeoville, Illinois.

Born February 22, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois Ronnie Lamont was a son of Lester and Florida (Noe) May. He gained his primary education in Coffeen, Illinois and went on to graduate from Hillsboro High School. On June 10, 1961, Ronnie married Janet Kay...

Tammy Sue Francisco

Tammy Sue Francisco

Jan 26, 2024

Age 60 and a lifelong resident of Coal City, Illinois died Friday, January 26, 2024 at Morris Hospital, following a valiant enduring battle with Marfan Syndrome.

Born July 3, 1963, in Joliet, Illinois, Tammy Sue is the daughter of Carol Morin (nee Phillips) of Coal City and the late Leonard “Swede” Onsen. She grew up in Coal City and graduated from...

Betty J. Udstuen

Betty J. Udstuen

Jan 26, 2024

Betty J. Udstuen, 90, of Morris, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Born December 14, 1933 in Morris, she was the daughter of Oscar and Gertrude (Nolte) Udstuen. She graduated from Morris High school. For several years she was employed at Grundy County Nursing Home. She is survived by two sisters, Mary ( Frank,...

Alice Mulcahy

Alice Mulcahy

Jan 25, 2024

Alice Mulcahy, 95, a 62-year resident of Morris, Illinois passed away peacefully Thursday January 25, 2024 at her home, with her children at her side. Alice was born on December 12, 1928, to the late Michael and Kathryn Mooney, in Dwight, Illinois. She was a graduate of Dwight High School and attended the College of St. Francis. On November 20,...

Lois Elfstrom

Lois Elfstrom

Jan 25, 2024

Lois Elfstrom, 84, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Park Pointe Nursing home in Morris, Illinois. She was looking forward to her heavenly home. Every Sunday she would watch the online service from Village Bible Church, Sugar Grove, IL. She was born on May 26, 1939. She was the adopted daughter of Edward and Anna Ode....

Kenneth A. DeZee

Kenneth A. DeZee

Jan 23, 2024

Age 68 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Elwood, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his residence.

Born May 28, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, Kenneth Allan is a son of William and the late Philomena (Benco) DeZee. He was raised in Joliet where he attended St. Patrick Catholic School, and later graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin....

Patrick J. Webber

Patrick J. Webber

Jan 22, 2024

Patrick J. Webber, 81, of Morris, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Born March 16, 1942 in Morris, he was the son of Eugene and Izet (Keating) Webber. He attended Morris Community High School. Pat married Peggy Clausel on December 7, 1963 in Morris and they lived all of their married life in Morris....

Carlos Wayne Earl

Carlos Wayne Earl

Jan 20, 2024

Age 86 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born January 11, 1938 in Southmayd, Texas, Carlos Wayne was a son of John and Barbara (Harvey) Earl. He was raised in Southmayd and Whitesboro, Texas, and graduated from Whitesboro with the Class of 1956. Wayne then served honorably in the United States...

Daniel A. Gallagher, Sr.

Daniel A. Gallagher, Sr.

Jan 19, 2024

Age 74 of Braidwood, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington and Peotone, died Friday, January 19, 2024 at his home.

Born October 21, 1949 in Joliet, Illinois, Daniel Anthony was a son of Francis and Doris (Groleski) Gallagher. He was raised outside of Wilton Center and graduated from Peotone High School with the Class of 1967. On March 29, 1969 Dan married Pamela...

Eva Mae Miller

Eva Mae Miller

Jan 19, 2024

 Age 75 of Gardner, Illinois, died Friday, January 19, 2024 at Arcadia Care in Morris, Illinois.

 Born April 28, 1948 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Eva was a daughter of Luther and Flora (Keener) Robinson. She was raised and educated in Fort Smith, graduated from South Side High School in 1966, and completed an Associates Degree at West Ark Community College. On...

Diana G. Dunn

Diana G. Dunn

Jan 18, 2024

Diana G. Dunn

Age 81 of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Indiana, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born October 26, 1942 in Gary, Indiana, Diana Gertrude was the daughter of Courtney and Gertrude (Leufken) Dunn. She was raised and educated in Gary, graduated from Lew Wallace High School with the Class of 1960, and attended...

Jim Dover

Jim Dover

Jan 14, 2024

Age 64 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born January 7, 1960 in Mississippi, James Edward was a son of Harold and Roberta (Fritz) Dover. He was raised in Wilmington, attended Wilmington schools, and entered into the trades and worked as a union roofer for over 30 years. In Jim’s...

Becky "Grandma Becky" Larson

Becky "Grandma Becky" Larson

Jan 7, 2024

Age 68 and a lifelong resident of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 at her home.

Born February 12, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, Becky Jo is a daughter of Jean (Cupples) Spink-Petersen of Wilmington and the late James Spink. She was raised in Wilmington, graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1973, and went on...

Ruth Ann Everts

Ruth Ann Everts

Jan 5, 2024

Age 92 of Diamond, Illinois, formerly of Lockport, Illinois, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris, Illinois.

Born June 10, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, Ruth was a daughter of James and Hazel (Knupp) Drnec. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1949. On...

Arthur "Artie" Lemke

Arthur "Artie" Lemke

Jan 4, 2024

Age 88 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, was called home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home in Coal City.

Born July 29, 1935 in Chicago, Arthur Amos was a son of Leo and Venita (Monzel) Lemke. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and gained employment with Ahern Sign Company with whom he worked for...

Barbara Brooks

Barbara Brooks

Jan 3, 2024

Barbara Jean (Hillman) Brooks, age 82 of Gardner, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 in Dwight, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1941, Barbara was a daughter of Eugene and Maxine (Christensen) Hillman. Barbara was raised in rural Gardner. She married the love of her life William Brooks, Sr. on July 4, 1959. They made their home in Gardner.

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Floyd "David" Leenerman

Floyd "David" Leenerman

Jan 3, 2024

Age 78 of Gardner, Illinois died Wednesday, January 03, 2024, at the ARC of Streator.

Born January 19, 1945 in Fairbury, Illinois Floyd David was a son of Floyd Rudolph and Mary (Billingsley) Leenerman. He was raised in Reddick, Illinois and graduated from Reddick High School with the Class of 1963. Dave went on to honorably serve in the United...

Wanda N. Cagley

Wanda N. Cagley

Jan 2, 2024

Age 96 of Gardner, Illinois, formerly of Streator, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Loyola University Medical Center in Proviso Township, Illinois.

Born October 21, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, Wanda was a daughter of Harley and Marie (McDaniel) Goldman. She was raised and educated in Terre Haute, Indiana, and on March 21, 1951 she married Merle Cagley in...