Obituaries

Cynthia J. Connor

Cynthia J. Connor

Jan 2, 2024

Cynthia J. Connor, 78, of Morris, passed away peacefully at the Gardens of Park Pointe, Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. She was born on October 12th, 1945, to the late Frank and Marjorie Connor, in Morris. She was a graduate of Morris Community High School and attended the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees...

Dixie Lee Swor

Dixie Lee Swor

Dec 28, 2023

Dixie Lee Swor, 80, of Morris, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Dixie is the daughter of Rose and James Cameron. She was born on November 8th, 1943 in Morris. She was part of the MCHS graduating class of 1962. She married her loving husband, Gary Swor, on June 10th,...

Tammie Louise Johnson

Tammie Louise Johnson

Dec 26, 2023

Age 55 of Diamond, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Born June 9, 1968 in Gibson City, IL, Tammie is a daughter of Diana Lynn Wilson. She grew up in Gardner.  On June 30, 1999, Tammie united in marriage with Kevin Johnson in Kankakee, Illinois. They lived in Morris before making a home in...

Richard A. Severson

Richard A. Severson

Dec 25, 2023

Richard A. Severson, 87, of Morris, passed away December 25, 2023 at Morris Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born September 17, 1936 in Morris, he was the son of Severt and Viola (Nelson) Severson. He graduated from Minooka High School Class of 1954. He was an avid athlete and excelled in the sports of basketball and baseball...

LaVonne Marie Clackum

LaVonne Marie Clackum

Dec 23, 2023

  LaVonne Marie Clackum (nee Toovey), a cherished matriarch who embraced her roles as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 87 on December 23, 2023. Born and raised in Joliet, IL, she also made her home in Covington, GA, and spent her later years residing in Morris, IL.

In addition to her deep love...

Kari Cardone

Kari Cardone

Dec 23, 2023

Age 64 of Mazon, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Born May 27, 1959 in San Diego, California, Karalyn Dawn is a daughter of Patricia Stalowy of Morris and the late Edward Stalowy. She was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the Class of 1977. On November 7, 1977 Kari married...

Peter "Buddy" Maland

Peter "Buddy" Maland

Dec 23, 2023

Age 81 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at ARC at Dwight.

Born June 10, 1942, in Morris, Illinois Peter Joseph was a son of Peter Earl and Rose J. (Spiezio) Maland. He was raised in Coal City and attended the local schools.

Buddy worked at Donico in Morris for many years while also during that...

Selma L. Fatlan

Selma L. Fatlan

Dec 22, 2023

Selma L. Fatlan, 98, of Minooka, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris. Born February 27, 1925 in Story City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Skartveit) Alsvig. Selma married Glenn Fatlan on April 20, 1946 in Joliet and for most of their married life they lived in Minooka....

Charles R. Jackson

Charles R. Jackson

Dec 20, 2023

Age 84 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away December 20, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.

Born June 25, 1939, Charles Richard was a son of Harold A. and Helen Marie (Shramek) Jackson. He was raised in Wilmington; graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1957 and went on to attend Northern Illinois University.

On...

Robin L. Rosenthal

Robin L. Rosenthal

Dec 18, 2023

Age 59 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Gardner and Channahon, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home.

Born December 23, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois, Robin Lynn is a daughter of Edward and Freda (Rogers) Beha. She was raised and educated in Channahon and graduated from Minooka High School with the Class...

Betty Jane Rosenquist

Betty Jane Rosenquist

Dec 18, 2023

Age 83 of Dwight, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Illinois, died Monday, December 18, 2023 in Dwight.

Born July 1, 1940 in Kano, Nigeria, Betty was a daughter of Albert and Eva (Marvin) Ter Meer. Being a child of missionary parents, Betty and her siblings spent much time in Nigeria, but her high school years were mostly in New Jersey...

Sally Joanne Fisk

Sally Joanne Fisk

Dec 16, 2023

Age 90 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of North Webster, Indiana and Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, December 16, 2023.

Born June 25, 1933 in Joliet, Sally Joanne was a daughter of Victor and Evelyn (Peterson) Sheeler. Her formative years were spent in Joliet, where she completed her education at Joliet Township High School....

Billie Jean Brandt

Billie Jean Brandt

Dec 16, 2023

Age 77 of Morris, Illinois died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at home.

Born January 17, 1946 in Morris, Billie Jean was the daughter of Billy and Annie (Sarti) Higgins. She was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1964. Billie ran the canteen at Self-Locking with her cousin, Tommy Girot, and worked...

Rick Riffel

Rick Riffel

Dec 13, 2023

Age 66 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.

Born October 28, 1957 in Joliet, Ricky Bernard was the son of Bernard and Mary Jane (Miller) Riffel. He was raised in Plainfield, where he attended St. Mary Immaculate Parish School in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High...

Eva June Thompson

Eva June Thompson

Dec 11, 2023

Eva June Thompson, 97, of Morris, passed away Monday December 11, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Born June 23, 1926 in Morris, she was the daughter of Perry and Fern (Cash) Rygs. She graduated from Morris High School with the class of 1944. Then she worked at the aircraft factory in California and became “Rosy the Riveter”. Later...

James E. Lardi, Jr.

James E. Lardi, Jr.

Dec 10, 2023

Age 93 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Born April 18, 1930 in South Wilmington, Illinois, James Edward was a son of James, Sr. and Catherine (Motta) Lardi. He was raised  in Essex and graduated from Reed-Custer High School with the Class of 1948. Jim served his country in the...

Pastor Gary T. Linkous

Pastor Gary T. Linkous

Dec 5, 2023

Age 81 of Wilmington, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home.

Born November 19, 1942 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Gary Thomas was the son of Malcolm and Hanna (Crawford) Linkous. Being a pastor’s son, he was raised in several states and would ultimately graduate from high school in Casper, Wyoming....

Joyce Marie Miller

Joyce Marie Miller

Dec 4, 2023

Age 80 of Godley, Illinois died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Proviso Township, Illinois.

Born July 31, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois, Joyce was the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Krull) Ross. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the Class of 1962. Joyce married the late William...

Eunice Doherty

Eunice Doherty

Dec 3, 2023

Age 66 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.

Born December 15, 1956 in Bayonne, New Jersey, Eunice Charlotte was a daughter of Taduez and Eunice (Pasquale) Wlodarski. She was raised and educated in Bayonne, and graduated from Bayonne High School. Eunice worked as an office manager for several companies, and...

Lenore C. Thompson

Lenore C. Thompson

Dec 3, 2023

(nee Swigart), of Eagle River, Wisconsin, formerly New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Lenore was born to Leonard and Mary Swigart on September 1st, 1949 in Chicago Illinois. She married the love of her life, Mike Thompson on November 7, 1970. Those who have gone before her include her father,...