Obituaries
Nancy P. Henderson
Aug 25, 2023
Nancy P. Henderson, 77, of Morris, passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Born January 20, 1946 in Morris, she was the daughter of Paul and Grace (Richmond) Hann. She graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1964. She married Thomas Henderson on May 30, 1964 at the...
William "Bill" Strawson
Aug 23, 2023
Age 63 of Wilmington, Illinois died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Citadel Care in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
Born May 3, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, William Arthur was a son of Arthur and Claire (Audette) Strawson. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Manteno High School with the Class of 1978. On August 31, 1985, Bill married Ann Lang at Shepherd...
Diane D. Washburn
Aug 22, 2023
Age 66 of Morris, Illinois, passed away gracefully, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, on Tuesday evening August 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Born June 29, 1957 in Morris, Diane Dolores was a daughter of Norman and Rose Edith (Vogel) Ziegler. She was raised in Morris; attended Morris High School, where she was involved with the...
Susan Barry
Aug 21, 2023
Age 68 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Homer Glen, Illinois passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.
Born April 19, 1955 in Worth, Illinois, Susan Kay was a daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Nickleski) Chmielewski. She was raised in Worth and graduated from Queen of Peace with the Class of 1973.
Sue...
Pamela Elaine (Gabrielsen) Duvick
Aug 19, 2023
Pamela Elaine (Gabrielsen) Duvick was the first born of three children to Ed and Maxine Gabrielsen. She spent her childhood moving frequently with her family, making friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed sock-hops, American Bandstand, babysitting her brothers, Ronald and Brian Gabrielsen, and being the drum major in Plano’s Marching band. Shortly before her senior year of high school, they...
Gennell Hankins
Aug 16, 2023
Gennell Hankins, age 99, born Feb. 23, 1924, passed into the arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on August 16, 2023 with her daughter at her side. Born prematurely at 3 ½ lbs., in her home in Williamson County, southern IL to James Henry Dallas Jr. and Eva Grace Dallas. She grew up on a farm, attended Crab...
Bill Reuter
Aug 14, 2023
Age 90 of Coal City, Illinois died peacefully at his home on his 90th birthday, August 14, 2023.
Born August 14, 1933 in the family home in Harrisonville, Felix Township, Grundy County, William Robert was a son of Paul and Fannie (Small) Reuter. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of...
Natallee L. (Mansfield) Anderson
Aug 13, 2023
Age 64 of Braidwood, Illinois, died Sunday, August 13 2023 at Aperion Care of Marseilles.
Born December 25, 1958 in Joliet, Illinois, Natallee Lou was a daughter of William Wesley and Ava Gertrude (Eaton) Mansfield. She was raised in Wilmington, Illinois and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1976. Natallee worked for Wescom, as well as Brownie...
Eric J. Schutz
Aug 12, 2023
Age 60 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 5, 1963 in Evergreen Park, IL. Eric James was a son of Edwin Werner and Anne Marie (Sabaitis) Schutz. He was raised and educated in Chicago Ridge and graduated from St, Lawrence High School with the Class...
Margaret O'Bert
Aug 11, 2023
Age 98 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, Illinois.
Born October 14, 1924 in Chicago, Margaret Catherine was a daughter of Joseph Peter and Minnie Rose (Spese) Squellati. She was raised in Coal City where she attended Assumption grade school and went on to graduate from Coal City...
David Carlton Brannon
Aug 11, 2023
David Carlton Brannon, age 74 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of Seymour and Jefferson City, Tennessee peacefully passed away surrounded by his Family and loved ones on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, Illinois.
Born January 10, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, David Carlton is a son of Ralph and Margaret Carlton (Maggio) Brannon....
Betty Wirth
Aug 9, 2023
Betty Lorraine Wirth, age 97, passed away on Aug. 9 in the Lightways Joliet Hospice, with her five surviving children and niece Kathy Lausch providing love and comfort. She was born in Joliet on January 7, 1926 to Willard and Alma (nee Johnson) Carey.She is survived by her five children: Robert (Mary), Mary (Dennis Evans), John, Joseph (Mary) and Carol...
Jim Jessen
Aug 9, 2023
Age 56 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Michigan City, Indiana and Mokena, Illinois died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Born May 8, 1967 in Joliet, Illinois James Robert is a son of Jack R., Sr. and Elizabeth (Gibson) Jessen. He was raised in Mokena and graduated from Lincoln-Way High School with...
Kathleen C. Case
Aug 9, 2023
Kathleen C. Case, 75, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 peacefully at Goldwater Nursing Home in Pontiac. Born June 11, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Edward and Rita (Rathslag) Davies. She graduated from Glenbrook South in Glenview, Illinois. Then she received her Master’s Degree at Governors State University. She married William Case...
Lanny R. Menz
Aug 7, 2023
Age 70 of Wilmington, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Born November 11, 1952 in Advance, Missouri, Lanny Ray is a son of Edward Adam Menz and the late Charlene (McCool) Menz.
Survivors include his father, Edward of Wilmington; two nephews: Duane (Lisa) Menz and Joe Menz; great nephews: Danny (Emma) Menz and...
Kristine Marie Murphy
Aug 7, 2023
“Krissy”
Age 35 of Wilmington, Illinois earned her angel wings on Monday, August 7, 2023 following a valiant battle with scleroderma, which she endured with grace and dignity.
Born October 30, 1987 in Joliet, Illinois Kristine Marie is a daughter of Michael and Kimberly (Evans) Murphy of Wilmington. She attended St. Rose Catholic School; graduated from Bishop McNamara High School...
Marjorie Ann Clark
Aug 6, 2023
Marjorie Ann (Meredith) Clark
Age 85 of Braceville Township, Illinois died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 18, 1938 in Braceville, Illinois, Marjorie was a daughter of Shannon and Vergie (Downs) Meredith. She was raised and educated in the Braceville area, and attended Gardner and Braceville schools. On June 22, 1957, Marjorie...
George R. Tiedeman
Aug 5, 2023
Age 92 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Orland Park, Illinois died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois.
Born August 10, 1930 in Downers Grove, Illinois, George Raymond was a son of Henry, Sr. and Stella Rose (Joswick) Tiedeman. He was raised in Brookfield, Illinois and graduated from Brookfield Riverside High School. George went...
George H. "Howie" Boltz
Aug 5, 2023
Age 64 of Gardner, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home.
Born May 23, 1959 in Hinsdale, Illinois, George Howard was a son of George and Minnie (Jernigan) Boltz. He was raised in Hinsdale and graduated from Downers Grove High School. Howie worked for over 30 years as a welder and metal fabricator for Metaltek in...
Eric Newberry
Aug 2, 2023
Age 55, of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Plainfield, Illinois, died Thursday, August 2, 2023 at Morris Hospital.
Born February 28, 1968, Eric Sean was a son of Karen (Lobdell) and the late Samuel Newberry. He was raised and educated in Plainfield, Illinois, and was employed by the City of Crest Hill as a foreman with the Public Works Department. Eric...
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