Obituaries

Carole Lee Sohan

Carole Lee Sohan

Mar 17, 2023

Carole Lee Sohan passed away at the age of 80 on Friday March 17, 2023 at Acadia Nursing home with family by her side. Carole was born on December 16, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late James Moran and Caroline (Tater) Moran. They moved to Mazon when Carole was young. She graduated from MVK High School the Class of...

Amy M. Farcus

Amy M. Farcus

Mar 13, 2023

Age 98 of Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at her home on Monday March 13, 2023.

Born in Felix Township, Grundy County, Amy Martha was a twin daughter of John “Fred” and Alice (Williamson) Brunner. She attended Short Grade School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1941. On April 28, 1956, Amy married Richard Farcus...

Victor R. Issert

Victor R. Issert

Mar 10, 2023

Victor Roger Basil Issert carefully parked his beloved 1206 tractor in the tool shed for the last time on 10 March 2023. Wow, Dad packed so much into his life since his birth 12 June 1933 in Kankakee, Illinois. Jules and Marie Ange (Fortin) Issert nurtured and instilled morals and strong work ethics in Gramps, along with his sister, Therese...

Linda Odo

Linda Odo

Mar 9, 2023

Age 73 of Coal City, Illinois, died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Born April 24, 1949 in Joliet, Illinois, Linda Lou was a daughter of John and Rita (Girot) Endrst. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1967. On August 17, 1970,...

Donald Gene Kundert

Donald Gene Kundert

Mar 9, 2023

Donald Gene Kundert, 83, of Morris, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023 at home with family by his side. Born June 9, 1939 in Burns, Oregon to Olga (Otterby) & (Walter) LaVelle Kundert. He graduated from high school in Hills, Minnesota with the class of 1957. He began working at Caterpillar in Joliet and retired in 1990 after 33...

Shirley Ann Roe Love

Shirley Ann Roe Love

Mar 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Roe Love, 76, of Morris IL was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday March 8th 2023, after an extended battle with cancer. Shirley passed away in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born October 26, 1946 in Morris, IL to Leland and Pauline (Steen) Roe. She spent the...

Nick Korczak

Nick Korczak

Mar 4, 2023

Age 71 of Minooka, Illinois, passed away March 4, 2023. He was peacefully surrounded by his family following a battle with Leukemia.

Born March 11, 1951 in Joliet, Illinois, Nicholas Anthony was a son of Robert and Theresa (Canino) Korczak. He was raised and educated in Joliet; graduated from Joliet West High School, Class of 1969, and went on to...

Samuel J. Jenkins

Samuel J. Jenkins

Mar 4, 2023

Samuel J. Jenkins, 42 of Morris, formerly of New Orleans, La.,passed away recently. Sam had a passion for baseball at a young age and was was admired by his friends and coaches. Sam also loved his family dearly. Sam is survived by his Father James and Mother Jane L., his brother Tanner Jenkins and sister Jessica Keller, both of Minnesota....

Joan E. Bunton

Joan E. Bunton

Mar 3, 2023

Joan E. Bunton, 64, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born September 11, 1958 in Minooka, she was the daughter of Donald and Lois (Thorson) Steffes. She graduated from Minooka High school with the class of 1976. She married Jim Bunton on June 5, 1976 and they lived most of...

Peggy J. Webber

Peggy J. Webber

Mar 3, 2023

Peggy J. Webber, 77, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her family by her side. Born September 20, 1945 in Manila, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Vernon and Wilma (Hayse) Clausel. She graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1963. She married Patrick Webber on December 7, 1963...

Arnold Sikler

Arnold Sikler

Feb 28, 2023

 

Age 85 of Wilmington, formerly of South Chicago, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home. 

Born July 16, 1937 in Chicago, Arnold was a son of David and Anna Elliot Sikler. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and on August 11, 1962 he married Donna Jean Johnson at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Arnold served the...

Sheila Hayden

Sheila Hayden

Feb 28, 2023

Sheila Hayden

Age 79 of Chicago, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence.

Born October 23, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois, Sheila Catherine was a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Kelly) Hayden. She was raised in Wilmington, attended Saint Rose Catholic School, and graduated from the Saint Francis Academy in Joliet. Sheila then...

Owen D. Webb

Owen D. Webb

Feb 27, 2023

Age 84 of Wilmington, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.

Born September 10, 1938 in Effingham, Illinois, Owen Dean was a son of Ervin and Mildred (McKinnon) Webb. He was raised and educated in Effingham and graduated from Effingham High School with the Class of 1956. Owen enlisted in the United States Navy...

Geraldine L. Morrow

Geraldine L. Morrow

Feb 27, 2023

Geraldine L. Morrow, 78, of Minooka passed away February 27, 2023 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris with her family by her side. Born October 15, 1944 in New Lenox, she was the daughter of Silas and Bernice (Hauge) Peterson. She received her education in the schools of Morris. She married John Morrow on August 16, 1963...

Roger J. Johnson

Roger J. Johnson

Feb 26, 2023

Age 62 of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born August 11, 1960, in Joliet, Illinois, Roger was a son of the late Joseph Johnson and Carole (Hoffstadt) Cerone. He was raised in Joliet, and was a graduate of Joliet West High School.  On February 12, 1981 he met the love of...

Darlene Baber

Darlene Baber

Feb 23, 2023

Age 92 of Diamond, Illinois, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born in Lorenzo, Illinois on April 9, 1930, Darlene was a daughter of Frank and Dominica “Minnie” (Fornelli) Gross. She was raised and educated in Coal City; graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1948 and went on to...

Rev. Gary L. Curl

Rev. Gary L. Curl

Feb 22, 2023

 

Rev. Gary L. Curl Age 83 of Sycamore, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Born February 6, 1940 in Kankakee, Illinois, Gary was a son of the late Jack and Gladys (Yeaman) Curl. He was raised in Manteno by his parents and his grandmother, Anna Yeaman.

Having been ordained in 1979, Gary served as Pastor of United Methodist Churches...

Betty Kusper

Betty Kusper

Feb 21, 2023

Age 69 of Wilmington, Illinois died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 peacefully at her home.

Born September 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, Betty was a daughter of Charles and Velma (Wellens) Ehlert.  She was raised and educated in Chicago, where she graduated from Morton High School.  She had lived previously in Morris, Darien and Clarendon Hills, Illinois.  In 2007 she married Richard Keefe in...

Mary Hansen

Mary Hansen

Feb 18, 2023

Age 87 of Wilmington, Illinois died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born September 6, 1935 in Schneider, Indiana, Mary Ann was a daughter of Louis and Anna (Martin) Camus. She was raised and educated in Lowell, Indiana, where she graduated high school. On October 9, 1954, Mary married Richard “Bootsy” Hansen in Wilmington,...

Judy Crawford

Judy Crawford

Feb 18, 2023

Age 69 of Wilmington, Illinois died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home.

Born March 12, 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky, Judy Ann was a daughter of Lester and Macie Crawford. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and worked many years locally at R-Way Plastics.

One who cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with friends, Judy also...

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