Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Paul Scott Ashley

Age 49 of Channahon and formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday morning at 3:16 a.m. at Amita Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born March 29, 1971 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Paul Scott is a son of Anne Marie (Czajka) Bombis. He was raised and educated in Chicago and attended Brother Rice...

Jan 23, 2021

Virginia Sandner passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born on May 9, 1951 in Morris, Illinois to Edward and Josephine Pack. Virginia graduated from Bradley University with a degree in chemistry eventually serving as a high school chemistry teacher at Proviso East High School. Virginia married her now late husband, Bernard William Sandner,...

Jan 22, 2021

Mark S. Wilber

Age 63 of Kinsman, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Morris Hospital.

Born April 8, 1957 in Gary, Indiana, Mark was a son of Lloyd and Elizabeth Grace (Johnson) Wilber.

A guy who loved being outdoors and was a gun enthusiast, Mark will most be remembered for his love...

Jan 21, 2021

Jean Sarrazin

Age 90 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris.

Born January 19, 1931 in Middlesex, England, Jean was a daughter of Edwin and Edith (O’Brian) Powlesland. She was raised in the suburbs of London and on February 14, 1953, Jean married Paul E. Sarrazin on the South...

Jan 21, 2021

Thomas Lucas Vaughn

Age 40 of Elwood and formerly of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Born June 15, 1980 in Joliet, Illinois, Thomas Lucas is a son of Tammie (nee Lucas) Parrish and Douglas Vaughn. He was raised in Elwood; moved to Braidwood in Junior...

Jan 19, 2021

Celeste Marianna Edwards

Age 101, and a lifelong resident of Coal City, Celeste passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Heritage Health of Dwight during the COVID Pandemic of 2020-21.

Born April 23, 1919 in Coal City, during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19, Celeste was a daughter of Celestino and Marianna (Savant) Togliatti. She was the 7th child born to Celestino and...

Jan 19, 2021

Margaret Ann Stahler

Age 84, a resident of Heritage Health in Dwight and formerly of Watseka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Born October 9, 1936 in Granville, Illinois, Margaret Ann was a daughter of Charles and Mary (Gordon) Talty. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School. On April...

Jan 18, 2021

Michael P. Burke

Age 73 of Pontiac, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wesley Place in Chicago.

Born November 24, 1947 in Pontiac, Illinois, Michael was a son of John R. And Mary Helen (Bradley) Burke. He was raised in Pontiac; graduated from Pontiac Township High School with the Class of 1965, and attended Loop College in Chicago. He...

Jan 15, 2021

Gia Rose Brazelton

Born September 28, 2020, she went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021.

Gia was a bright light and sweet angel, on earth, the short time her mother was blessed to have her.  Gia loved music, playing with her toys and big brother, smiling at everyone she met, cuddles...

Jan 15, 2021

Shirley Ann Medlin

Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born June 15, 1936 in Paducah, Kentucky, Shirley was a daughter of T.J. and Annie (Thweatt) Whitby. She was raised and educated in Heath, Kentucky, and graduated from Heath High School. On May 16, 1953, Shirley...

Jan 15, 2021

Ardith A. Cooper, 88, of Morris, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born January 12, 1933 in Atlas, Illinois in Pike County, the daughter of George and Venita (Scott) Payne. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1951. She married Orin Cooper Jr. on April 15, 1951. They were married for 69 years. She is...

Jan 14, 2021

Wilfred Neil Hall

“Neil”

Age 84 of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.

Born November 15, 1936 in Carbon Hill, Neil was the son of Erned and Katie (Starks) Hall. He was raised in Carbon Hill and Braceville, until his family moved to Braidwood where he would...

Jan 13, 2021

Diane F. VanCleave, 77, of Morris, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 at the Morris Hospital. Born February 1, 1943 in Morris, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen (Sjostrom) Lumpp. She graduated from Morris Community High School and later attended cosmetology school to become a beautician. For several years she owned and operated her own salon business....

Jan 13, 2021

Marilyn J. Mollan

Age 95 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021.

Born November 11, 1925 in Joliet, Illinois, Marilyn Jayne was a daughter of Andy Guy and Ruth Glen (Hocking) Burt. She was raised and educated in Joliet; graduated from Joliet Township High School, and went on to marry James Mollan on...

Jan 12, 2021

Maura Dumont Dunn

“Peg”

Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2021 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Born March 29, 1933 in Roberts, Illinois, Maura Jean was a daughter of Cecil R. and Laura J. (Campbell) Bryant. She worked for the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, and...

Jan 12, 2021

David F. Sears, Sr.

Age 77 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully January 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born May 31, 1943 in Albany, New York, David Franklin was a son of David Franklin and Margaret Julia (Pierce) Sears. He honorably served in the United States Navy, and on June 13, 1970 went...

Jan 12, 2021

Judith A. Plese passed away at her home early on the morning of January 12, 2021.

Born in Kankakee on August 13, 1938 to James and Ellen Benson, Judy lived first in Ashkum before moving to Wilmington in the mid 1940's.  Possessing a sharp mind and an unfailing memory, Judy was a natural student who attended the...

Jan 12, 2021

Joan A. Bailey

Age 70 of Wilmington, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born January 14, 1950 in Joliet, Joan Arlene was a daughter of George Austin and Arlene (Richmond) Puckett. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with...

Jan 11, 2021

Sonja Hicks Amell

Age 48 of Kempton and formerly of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021.

Born December 30, 1972 in Joliet, Sonja Renee was a daughter of Laverne and Shirley (Rogers) Nelson. She was raised and educated in Braidwood before moving to Iowa. An avid Steelers fan, Sonja enjoyed attending concerts, and...

Jan 10, 2021

Joyce I. Ziegenfuss, 93, of Morris, passed away early Sunday morning, January 10, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Born January 11, 1927 in Emmaus, Pa, the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Thomas) Apgar. She received her education in the schools of Emmaus. Joyce married Paul Ziegenfuss on October 30, 1948 and they lived most of...