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Obituaries
Helen Louise Hileman
Nov 28, 2024
Age 78, a lifelong resident of Gardner, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 21, 1946, in Morris, Illinois, Helen was the daughter of Harold Henry and Helen Loretta (Craver) Finch. Raised in Gardner, Helen graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the...
2024 Holiday Service of Remembrance
Nov 24, 2024
Each year we set aside a special time to remember those whom we were privileged to serve in the past year. In addition, we were honored to include others whom we didn’t personally serve, but were asked to remember.
Our 2024 Annual Holiday Service of Remembrance was held in person on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington...
Jacqueline Loretta Kurz
Nov 22, 2024
Age 89 of Morris, Illinois passed away Friday morning, November 22, 2024, at Advent Health Hinsdale Hospital.
Born on November 7, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Jacqueline was the beloved second child of Elmer Arnold William and Rose (Antonelli) Harder. Raised in the vibrant Hyde Park neighborhood, Jackie often reminisced about her childhood adventures, from walking to the Lake Michigan shoreline to...
Pauline Daniell
Nov 22, 2024
Age 95, of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born at home on January 16, 1929, in Coles County, Illinois, Pauline Evelyn was a daughter of Orvine and Freda Fern (Wagonner) Thomas. She grew up in the small town of Etna, Illinois, where her roots in kindness and...
Lela M. Vallow
Nov 22, 2024
Lela M. Vallow, 87, of Morris, passed away early Friday morning, November 22, 2024 at Morris Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 27,2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Morris, with Rev. Jason Stone officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am until the time of the Mass. Interment will...
Marilyn Kerr
Nov 21, 2024
“Red”
Age 81 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday evening, November 21, 2024 with family at her side.
Born on November 6, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, Marilyn Marie was a daughter of Cleo Clinton and Esther June (Daniell) Cummins. She spent her early years in Lerna, Illinois, before her family relocated to Wilmington, where she graduated from...
Carolyn Morrow
Nov 20, 2024
Age 82 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.
Born August 10, 1942 in Taylorville, Illinois, Carolyn Sue was a daughter of Glen and Sarah (Gatlin) Burkhart. She was raised in Taylorville and Peoria, Illinois until her family relocated to Joliet. Carolyn attended Joliet Junior College, and on July 2, 1960 she...
Kevin J. Kociss
Nov 19, 2024
Age 69 of Gardner, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Morris, Illinois.
Born January 9, 1955 in Morris, Kevin John was a son of John and Marilyn (Hansen) Kociss. He was raised and educated in Gardner and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1973. He completed his education at the United Electronic Institute of Iowa...
Robert B. Conley
Nov 19, 2024
Robert B. Conley, 66, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. Born August 13, 1958 in Morris, he was the son of Ted and Beatrice (Blim) Conley. He graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1977. Later, he attended Western University in Macomb, IL. He owned and operated the Chicago Trust Company for...
Larry J. Hinthorne
Nov 17, 2024
Age 85 of Normal, Illinois, died Sunday, November 17 ,2024 Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Born October 3, 1939 in El Paso, Illinois, Larry Jay was a son of Lewis and Alice (Farrell) Hinthorne. He was raised and educated in El Paso, and worked as a truck driver for many years, first in liquor distribution and later concrete and rock...
Daniel Gene Westrick
Nov 17, 2024
Age 64 of Diamond, Illinois, Daniel died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Diamond.
Born January 28, 1960 in Auburn, Indiana, Daniel Gene was a son of Herman and Betty (Nodine) Westrick. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, Illinois and graduated from Wilmington High School. After high school, Daniel attended Cosmetology School to be trained as a hair...
Barbara Jean Tryner
Nov 13, 2024
Age 91 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024 at The Cottages of New Lenox.
Born on February 23, 1933, at the family home in Kankakee, Illinois, Barbara was the eldest of six children born to Weldon Overton and Rufina Octavia “Billie” (Yott) Dyer.
Barbara was raised in Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School with the...
Maynard A Larson
Nov 12, 2024
Maynard A. Larson, 86, of Newark, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born November 6, 1938 in Morris, he was the son of the late Arthur and Ruby (Norem) Larson. He attended Scott School and Newark High School. He married Suzanne (Ball) of Ottawa, IL, on December 10, 1960. Maynard worked for Wickes, Graves, and Beatty Lumber. Maynard is...
Jerry A. Barham
Nov 10, 2024
Age 83 of Coal City, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Arcadia Care of Morris.
Born February 7, 1941 in Hillsboro, Illinois, Jerry Arthur was a son of Arthur James and Florence (Weddle) Barham. He grew up in Hillsboro, Illinois, where he completed his education and graduated from high school.
Jerry’s life was marked by dedication and love. He married...
Audrea Lopez
Nov 9, 2024
Age 41 of Godley, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born March 21, 1983, in Joliet, Illinois, Audrea Ellen is a daughter of Vanessa (Neely) Bortkewicz and Jerry Riggs. She was raised and educated in Dixon, Tennessee and graduated from Hickman County High School with the Class of 2000. Audrea later relocated to Godley, and previously...
James "Randy" Stewart, Jr.
Nov 9, 2024
Age 59 of Wilmington, Illinois and known by many as "Scoot", died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home.
Born on April 28, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois, he was a son of James Randall, Sr. and Jacqueline (Walls) Stewart. Randy was raised and educated in Joliet, where he later embarked on a career as an operator with the railroad, dedicating 17...
Ted "Denny" Swanson
Nov 8, 2024
Ted “Denny” Swanson, 73, of Morris, passed away Friday November 8, 2024 at Serenity Estates of Morris. He was born August 28, 1951 in Morris, the son of Ted Swanson and Betty (Kelly) Sjostrom. He attended Morris Community High School. Later, he attended Decatur Floral School and Beauty School. He was the owner and operator of Floral Designs and Beauty...
Richard Welchko, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
"Rick"
Age 73 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home.
Born March 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, Richard Lambert was a son of Richard, Sr. and Shirley (Grimm) Welchko. He was raised and educated in Midlothian and graduated from Marist High School. Rick worked for Amtrak for thirty years as well as serving as the water operator for...
Bonnie F. Motter
Nov 6, 2024
Bonnie F. Motter, 74, of Morris, passed away Wednesday November 6, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Born September 25, 1950 in Hayti, Missouri, she was the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Luna) Smith. She was employed at Grundy County Home for many years. Bonnie is survived by her children, James and Deanna Aitkenhead and sons, Kade and Wyatt...
Vincent J. Eddy
Nov 4, 2024
Vincent J. Eddy, of Cape Coral, Florida (formerly of Morris, Illinois), crossed over on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Health Park Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Morris, Illinois on September 2, 1945, he was the son of Victor and Mary (Lindsay) Eddy. He was educated in Morris grade schools and graduated from Morris Community...
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