Obituaries

Jul 31, 2021

James W. Russell

Age 89 of Morris, formerly of Springfield, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Lightways Hospsice Inpatient Unit.

Born June 9, 1932 in Springfield, Kentucky, James Ward was a son of Lucian and Augusta Russell. He was raised in Springfield, and on December 23, 1953 he married Sylvia LaVerne Tatum in...

Jul 29, 2021

Irene J. Tanner

(nee Ruffatti)

Age 94 of Harvey, Illinois, formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Born August 19, 1926, Irene Jennie was a daughter of Domenic P. and Minnie (nee Reano) Ruffatti. She was raised and educated in Coal City where she attended Assumption Catholic School and...

Jul 28, 2021

Kali Strong

Age 29 of Wilmington passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born December 30, 1991 in Kankakee, Kali Josie is a daughter of Adeline “Vicki” (nee Marrs) and the late James Martin Strong, Sr. She was raised in Wilmington as the youngest of seven children, and was a...

Jul 25, 2021

Betty Jean Busjahn

(nee Miller)

Age 94 of Morris, formerly of Rock Grove, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris.

Born January 1, 1927 in Oneco, Illinois, Betty was a daughter of Elery and Kathryn (nee Maher) Miller. She was raised and educated in...

Jul 19, 2021

Eleanor E. Sikyta

Age 80 of Coal City and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, surrounded by her daughters.

Born December 20, 1940 in Chicago, Eleanor Elaine was the daughter of Frederick and Anna (nee Bublis) Vaughn. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from...

Jul 17, 2021

Nicole Naomi Holm

Age 40 of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021 at her home following a 2 year battle with cervical cancer.

Born March 29, 1981 in Morris, Illinois, Nicole Naomi is a daughter of Keith and Susan (Sistek) Holm. She was raised in Diamond; graduated from Coal City...

Jul 17, 2021

Clyde Barrow

Age 83 of Wilmington and formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois.

Born July 20, 1937 in Alabama, Clyde Wesley was a son of George Allen and Ruby Ellen (Harris) Barrow. He was raised in Alabama and Arkansas before entering into the United...

Jul 15, 2021

Carri Lynn Campbell

Age 57 of Calhan, Colorado, formerly of Braceville, Illinois, passed away on July 15, 2021 following a short illness.

Carri was the youngest child of Howard and Faye Campbell. She was born and raised in Braceville, attending Braceville Grade School and Gardner South Wilmington High School. Carri made friends easily, had a...

Jul 11, 2021

Lawerence Douglas Lutz

Age 67 passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home in Melbourne, Florida.

Born April 11, 1954 in Morris, Larry was a son of Lavern and Jacqulyn (nee Button) Lutz. He was raised in Morris, attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of...

Jul 11, 2021

Connie S. Kaveney

Age 86 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home.

Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois, Connie was a daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Amann) Scherer. She attended the Cathedral of St. Raymond’s Catholic School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. On September 28, 1957,...

Jul 6, 2021

Ina M. Tjelle

Age 84 of Saunemin and formerly of Gardner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, Illinois.

Born February 2, 1937 in Morris, Illinois, Ina Marie was a daughter of Peter C. and Vera (Porter) Hansen. She was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner...

Jul 5, 2021

Elaine Butterfield

Age 96 of Wesley Township, Wilmington, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Riverside Senior Care Communities Assisted Living in Kankakee.

Born August 31, 1924 in Lorenzo, Illinois, Iona Elaine was a daughter of Arthur and Grace (Shreeve) Thontlin. She was raised in the Wilmington area and graduated from the Wilmington Public Schools with...

Jul 4, 2021

Myrland Owen Bennett

“Mo”

Age 92 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Gary, Indiana and Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021.

Born November 8, 1928 in Georgetown, Illinois, Myrland Owen was a son of Edgar and Leona (Lanter) Bennett. He was raised in Georgetown and attended Georgetown Township High...

Jul 1, 2021

Michele Bitner

Age 61 of Coal City, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois.

Born July 21, 1959 in Joliet, Michele Ann was a daughter of Michael and Lucille (Boyd) Sheridan. She was raised in Joliet; moved with her family to Coal City during her junior high...

Jun 30, 2021

Kathryn L. Olson, Kathy, age 70 passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home with her canine companion Greta lovingly by her side. Kathy had a heart of gold & would do anything for anybody. She loved her land, all animals & the great outdoors. She was also a fantastic baker & many looked forward to her Christmas cookies...

Jun 30, 2021

Amy Lynn Jelley

Age 42 of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois.

Born April 4, 1979 in Joliet, Amy Lynn is a daughter of Bobby G. and Viva J. (Gordon) Jelley. She participated in the R.E.A.C.H. program and graduated from Minooka High School...

Jun 28, 2021

Carl J. Rubini

Age 64 of Wilmington passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born October 6, 1956 in Chicago, Carl was a son of Victor, Sr. and Anne (Bukowski) Rubini. He was raised and educated in Hoffman Estates and graduated from James B. Conant High School with the Class...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles J. Huminsky

Age 63 of Godley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Gardner.

Born November 23, 1957 in Joliet, Charles was a son of Charles E. and Jo Anne (Burzinski) Huminsky. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School. Charles was a member of the...

Jun 23, 2021

Judy A. Peterson, 71, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris. She was born September 3, 1949 to Leslie M. and Madelon A. (Price) Peterson at Morris Hospital. Judith is survived by her twin sister, Joyce (Tom) Alderson; her brothers, Donald L. Peterson and William L. (Pam Pierce) Peterson; her...

Jun 20, 2021

Diana (Reyes) Lewis

Age 81 of Minooka, formerly of Joliet and Goose Lake, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her home.

Born November 4, 1939 in Joliet, Diana was a daughter of Moises and Juanita (Ortiz) Reyes. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the Class...