Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Ryan Vaughn

With heavy hearts the Vaughn family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Ryan L. Vaughn on June 20, 2021 at his home in South Wilmington. A son of Terri Sula and Curly Vaughn, Ryan graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 2005; was a member of the Laborers Local #75,...

Jun 19, 2021

Lester Russell

“Coach”

Age 88 of Wilmington, formerly of Champaign and Freeport, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home.

Born January 4, 1933 in Freeport, Lester Phillip was the only child of Oscar and Gladys (Fuller) Russell. He was raised in Freeport and Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School...

Jun 15, 2021

Carol Ann Buchta

Age 58 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home.

Born January 31, 1963 in Berwyn, Illinois, Carol was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Herman) Buchta. She was raised and educated in Brookfield, Illinois and graduated from Lions Township High School. Carol worked as a waitress...

Jun 13, 2021

Don Harvey

Age 75 of Braceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

Born May 30, 1946 in Morris, Illinois, Donald Duane was a son of George and Mary (Poppleton) Harvey. He was raised in Braceville and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1964....

Jun 13, 2021

Harry Elmer Swanson, Jr.

“Buddy”

Age 59 of Fort White, Florida and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He had lived in Fort White for the past ten years with his daughter Meagan, after moving there from Kissimmee, Florida.

Harry Elmer was a son of...

Jun 12, 2021

Bernice J. Lardi

Age 91 of Coal City and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home.

Born July 27, 1929 in Symerton, Illinois, Bernice Joan was a daughter of William Joseph and Jennie Loretta (Dillon) Bell. She was raised in the Wilmington area and graduated from the Wilmington...

Jun 11, 2021

Marilyn P. Tyler (nee Plese) of Elwood, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 11, 2021 with her beloved family by her side.

She was born at the Plese family farm on West River Road in Wilmington, IL on April 25, 1927, to John and Margaret (nee Berta) Plese, the fourth of their seven children. She was...

Jun 10, 2021

Phyllis “Jean” Mahoney (Barber)

Phyllis passed away peacefully at her home June 10th, 2021 under the care of hospice. She was born September 1, 1932 in Norwalk Connecticut to Phillip and Ruth Girouard.  Moving shortly after her birth to Leominster, Massachusetts where she spent the first years of her life and attended school. Jean’s first job was...

Jun 9, 2021

Sarah Monroe

Age 36 of Morris, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois.

Born October 11, 1984 in Blue Island, Illinois. Sarah was an outgoing individual who made friends easily. She had a passion for music and enjoyed making people laugh. Sarah will be remembered for her mischievous nature and always living life to...

Jun 9, 2021

Debra Ann Benson, 61, of Morris, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Hinsdale hospital with her family by her side. After a second battle with breast cancer Deb went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy...

Jun 8, 2021

Lois Jean Hall

Age 92 of Custer Park and formerly of Braceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at her home.

Born August 27, 1928 in Verona, Illinois, Lois Jean was a daughter of Morrison and Myrtle (Blackburn) Finch. She was a graduate of Mazon High School, where she began her love of singing....

Jun 7, 2021

Robert J. Ortman, Sr.

“Bob” / “Camper Bob”

Age 85 of Minooka, was called home to the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021.

Born on July 29, 1935 to John and Marie Ortman.

Bob was a very unique, loving, caring and outgoing individual who touched the lives of all who knew him....

Jun 7, 2021

Princeton Louis Vigna

22 month old son of Selena Vigna and Trimail Clay, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021 as the result of an accident.

Born July 18, 2019 in Morris, Illinois, Princeton Louis was an active little boy who was his mothers “Prince Charming”, and fondly referred to by his family as...

Jun 4, 2021

Mark Wymore

Age 54 and a resident of the William Fox Developmental Center, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care or Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815-237-2526)

Jun 3, 2021

Dawn Marie Mahoney

Age 59 of Wilmington, formerly of Joliet, passed away Thursday morning, June 3, 2021, at her home.

Born July 17, 1961 in Peoria, Illinois, Dawn is a daughter of Ken and Berana Beth (Carr) Glasgow. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet West High School. She was a...

Jun 1, 2021

Harold Henry Cunning

“Hook”

Age 89 of South Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born March 10, 1932 in Custer Park, Illinois, Harold Henry was a son of James and Margaret (Weikum) Cunning. He was educated through the 8th grade when he left school to go to...

May 31, 2021

Francis “Frank” Cott

Age 67 of Custer Park and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home.

Frank was employed as a Welder and worked for Caterpillar Tractor Corporation in Joliet for over 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary (nee Oestry) whom he married July 12,...

May 29, 2021

Bill Schuler

Age 81 of Wilmington, formerly of Chenoa and Minooka, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 10, 1939 in Fairbury, Illinois, Walter William was a son of Walter and Edna (Hoover) Schuler. He was raised and educated in Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury Cropsey...

May 29, 2021

Donald A. Edmondson, 77, of Minooka, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Morris Hospital with his family by his side. Born November 8, 1943 in Morris, he was the son of Allen and Evelyn (Johnson) Edmondson. He graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1961. For several years he owned and operated Edmondson Refrigeration Inc. He...

May 27, 2021

Sara Louise Altiery

Age 27 of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly along with her son, Levi Eichelberger on May 27, 2021 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born June 3, 1993 in Hinsdale, Illinois, Sara Louise is a daughter of Debra J. Buck and the late John H. Altiery. She was raised...