Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Carey Alan Downey
Feb 18, 2023
Carey Alan Downey, 48, of Morris, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home. Born November 27th, 1974, he was the son of the late Richard (Rick) and Karen Downey. In 2012, Karen married Harold (Mike) Keating, who became like a second father to Carey. Karen and Mike also preceded Carey in death. He is survived by...
David Smith
Feb 15, 2023
Age 59 of Morris died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Bethany Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in DeKalb, Illinois.
Born December 5, 1963 in Morris, David Maurice was a son of Robert and Betty (Christensen) Smith. He was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1981. He worked as an automotive mechanic for...
Laura "Mikie" Valdez
Feb 14, 2023
Age 74 of Coal City died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Morris Hospital.
Born September 16, 1948 in Marion, Illinois, Laura Michelle was a daughter of Robert and Freda (Vaughn) Schellenberger. She lived in several states throughout her youth, until her family settled in Minooka where she graduated from high school. Mikie attended Joliet Junior College for legal studies, and...
Scott "Skully" Leroy Kjellesvik
Feb 14, 2023
Scott “Skully” Leroy Kjellesvik, passed late Tuesday evening, February 14th, 2023 at the home that he built surrounded by his family. Skully was born July 1st, 1966 in Morris. He was the son of the late Robert “Swede” Kjellesvik and Sandra (Hjemvik) Wehrle. Raised and educated in Morris, Illinois. Scott married Traci Lea Neville on October 25, 2005 in Gatlinburg,...
Richard G. Reichman, Jr.
Feb 13, 2023
“Dick”
Age 68 of Coal City, formerly of Crest Hill, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.
Born July 15, 1954 in Joliet, Richard George was a son of Richard, Sr. and Marilyn (nee Cantu) Reichman. He was raised and educated in Crest Hill and graduated from Romeoville High School. He attended Joliet Junior...
Betty Oswald
Feb 13, 2023
Age 80 of Broadview, Illinois, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Aperion Care in Wilmington.
Born September 1, 1942 in Chicago, Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of William and Catherine (nee Daley) Hutcherson. She was raised in Broadview and graduated from Proviso High School. On March 27, 1963, Betty married Donald Raymond Oswald, Sr. She worked for many years at...
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