Obituaries
Theresa A. Slanicky
Jul 16, 2022
Age 83 of rural Braceville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Morris Hospital.
Born October 12, 1938 in Chicago, Theresa Ann was the daughter of Thomas and Anne (Hajcak) Buban. She attended St. Rose Grade School in Wilmington; St. Francis Academy in Joliet, and was a proud alumni of the College of St. Francis class of 1960....
Richard Roy Gartke
Jul 16, 2022
Age 83, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his residence.
Born May 24, 1939 in Chicago, a son to Raymond and Katherine (Edwards) Gartke. Richard graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1957. After graduation, he worked as a carpenter and went on to serve honorably with the United Sates Army in Korea from 1958-1961....
Karyn Sue Bliudzius
Jul 16, 2022
Age 78, formerly of Chicago, Romeoville, Wilmington and Braidwood, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home with her daughter by her side.
Born February 29, 1944 in Chicago, a daughter to Edward and Lorraine (Dahms) Van-Holt. In 1968 Karyn married John Bliudzius in Michigan and together they cherished 42 years until his passing in 2010. Karyn worked as...
LaVerne Russell
Jul 12, 2022
Age 86, formerly of Lebanon, KY, Riley, KY, Georgetown, Ky and Morris, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born August 21, 1935 in Lebanon, KY, a daughter to William Guy & Minnie (Starling) Tatum. On December 23, 1953 she married James Russell in Jeffersonville, Indiana and together they cherished 67 years until his passing...
Benjamin Timothy Ortiz
Jul 12, 2022
Benjamin Timothy Ortiz, 27, transitioned from the physical world on July 12th, 2022 in Denver, CO. Ben was born on September 6, 1994 in Morris, IL. He graduated from Immaculate Conception and Morris Community High Schools in Morris and Lake Forest College. After college, the mountains and nature called him, and he moved to Denver, CO. At the time of...
Peggy S. Taylor
Jul 10, 2022
Age 41, of Coal City died on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her residence.
Born August 3, 1980 in Joliet, IL a daughter to Don and Peggy (Gallegos) Taylor. She was a former member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Tennessee. Peggy loved to travel and was known for her friendliness to whoever she met. She loved spending time with...
Donald "Don" Duffy
Jul 10, 2022
Age 77 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Pontiac, Illinois, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Born June, 3, 1945 in Pontiac, Donald Allen was a son of Thomas and Anna (Logier) Duffy. He was raised in Pontiac and graduated from Pontiac Township High School with the Class of 1963. Don was drafted...
Timothy Brian Giffin
Jul 9, 2022
Age 55, of Custer Park, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence.
Born February 7, 1967 in New Lenox, a son to Morris and Sandy (Sims) Giffin. Tim graduated from Lincoln Way High School with the class of 1985. He grew up in New Lenox, moved to Donovan before settling in Custer Park. Tim worked as a Crane...
Richard Samuel "Sam" Wilcock III
Jul 9, 2022
passed away on July 9, 2022. Born in Dayton, Ohio on November 11, 1938 to Richard and Jane Wilcock, Sam was 83 years young when he left us to go on his final adventure. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kenneth Wilcock, and his many beloved pets.
Sam is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Wilcock...
Donald E. Trejo
Jul 7, 2022
“Don”
Age 76 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Channahon, Illinois, and Davenport and Clinton, Iowa, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Born April 20, 1946 in Davenport, Donald Edward was the son of Donacino and Drusilla Bossen-Grove. He was raised and educated in Davenport, graduated from Davenport West High School, and completed an Associates Degree...
Gonzala Nevarez Esparza
Jul 7, 2022
Age 95 of Coal City, Illinois, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Morris Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 10, 1927 in Monolith, California, Gonzala was a daughter of Jorge and Nicasia (Arambula) Nevarez. She was raised in Mexico and married Vicente Esparza on June 21, 1947. Together, they would move to Coal City, Illinois in 1956 where...
Ralph (Eleanor) Chelsen
Jul 5, 2022
Mrs. Ralph (Eleanor) Chelsen, 91, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Born July 18, 1930 in City Island, Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of Norwegian immigrant parents, Nils and Elise Halvorsen. In her youth, Eleanor was very active in her church teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir and organizing...
Truman J. Eltrevoog
Jul 3, 2022
Truman J. Eltrevoog, 92, of Dwight, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight. Born May 25, 1930 in Ottawa, he was the son of J. Andrew and Kristine (Myre) Eltrevoog. He received his education in the rural schools of Ottawa. He was a veteran and served in the U S Army. He was employed for 35...
Carol A. Ostby
Jun 30, 2022
Carol A. Ostby, 86, of Morris, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris with her family by her side. Born October 2, 1935 in Ottawa, she was the daughter of Albert (Bernice) Hampson. She graduated from Ottawa Township High School with the class of 1953. Carol married Dale Ostby...
Warren W. Wols
Jun 27, 2022
Age 88 of Morris, Illinois, died on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris.
Born November 1, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, Warren William was a son of Leo and Catherine (Langendorf) Wols. He was raised and educated in Chicago where he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary and later achieved his Doctorate in Theology from St. Mary...
Russel Milford Ness
Jun 27, 2022
Russel Milford Ness, formerly of Lisbon, IL, passed from this life June 27, 2022. Russ was born at home on the farm in Kendall County, Illinois, on February 7, 1927, to Lars and Ella (Hoge) Ness. He attended Porter School and Morris High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On September 1, 1956, he married...
Crystal E. Doty
Jun 25, 2022
Age 61 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born June 13, 1961 in Joliet, Crystal Elaine was a daughter of Floyd Doty and Frances Foster. She was raised and educated in Joliet, graduated from Joliet West High School, and attended Joliet Junior College. Crystal enjoyed spending...
Elaine M. Heffel-Carner
Jun 22, 2022
Age 75 of Rockford, Illinois died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home.
Born July 24, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, Elaine was a daughter of David and Adele (Banis) Heffel.
Survivors include her sister, Carole (the late Edward) Mayer of Morris; her niece and nephews, and several cousins in Racine, Wisconsin.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, and...
Roy Darin
Jun 22, 2022
Age 95 of Wauponsee, Township, Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 22, 2022 at Arcadia Care of Morris. Born March 30, 1927 in Morris, Roy James was a son of Anthony & Marie (Haldorson) Darin. He attended Thum Grade School and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1945. Roy married Shirley...
Diane Kathleen Gombash
Jun 18, 2022
Age 79 of Momence, Illinois, formerly of Worth, Illinois, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Arcadia Care in Morris, Illinois.
Born July 18, 1942 in Glendale, California, Diane Kathleen was a daughter of William Baynes and Bette Mae (Schenck)Baynes- Whetzal. She was raised in Warrenville, Illinois, graduated from Wheaton Central High School, and attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
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