Obituaries

Aug 8, 2020

Bryan J. Roudis

Age 53 of Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus in Gretna, Louisiana.

Born August 25, 1966 in Morris, Bryan James is a son of June (nee Rhodes) Roudis and the late Frank J. Roudis. He was raised and educated in Morris,...

Aug 8, 2020

Brian Biros

Age 61 of Mazon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home.

Born October 13, 1958 in Morris, Brian Stephen was a son of Vincent and Alice (nee Debelak) Biros, Sr. He was raised and educated in Mazon, and graduated from Mazon High School with the Class of 1976. On...

Aug 8, 2020

Mrs. Roberta Ellen (Rogers) Slivka, 71, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, August 8, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Geri (Wagner) Rogers. Roberta was united in marriage on December 30, 1966 to the love of her life, high school sweetheart,...

Aug 7, 2020

Vada Jean (Gasaway) Hammen

On Friday August 7th  2020, at the age of 96 Vada passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She had been blessed with great health; she loved art, gardening, activity and enjoyed like-minded people.

Vada once wrote “I was born in Illinois, married and had 7 children. Yes SEVEN. "Bob and Vada...

Aug 5, 2020

R. Ray Schumacher

Age 89 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at his home.

Born July 16, 1931 in Lovington, Illinois, Rollie Ray was a son of Rollie and Bernice (French) Schumacher. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and honorably served during the Korean Conflict. Ray loved being...

Aug 5, 2020

William R. “Bill” Hicks

Age 90 of Coal City, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home.

Born September 26, 1929 in Mousie, Kentucky, William Ralph was a son of Adam and Mary (Mullins) Hicks. He was raised in Mousie and graduated from Four Mile High School. Bill entered into the United States Marine...

Aug 4, 2020

Marjorie L. Glenn

Age 86 of Morris, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020 at her home.

Born August 6, 1933 in Morris, Marjorie Louise was daughter of William L. and Florence Wilma (McArdle) Blake. She was raised and educated in Mazon and graduated from Mazon High School with the Class of 1951. On...

Aug 4, 2020

Eleanore J. Jacklich

(nee Swartz)

Age 98 of Coal City, Illinois and North Port, Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home in Coal City.

Born February 18, 1922 in Coal City, Eleanore Jane was a daughter of Charles and Katherine (nee Valtman) Swartz. She was raised and educated in...

Aug 4, 2020

Michael Leo Englert Born: July 31, 1954 Died: August 4, 2020 Michael ‘Mike’ Englert, 66, of Morris passed away in the early hours of August 4th, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Private family services will be held at a later date. Fruland Funeral Home in Morris has been entrusted with arrangements. Mike was born July 31st 1954 in...

Aug 2, 2020

Thomas A. Strum, 73, of Morris, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 at Regency Care of Morris. Tom was born September 23, 1946 in Morris, a son of Jack and Elinor J. (Finch ) Strum. He grew up and completed his education in Orlando, Florida. He signed up and, served 6 years in the Army reserves. Tom...

Aug 2, 2020

Paul E. McIntosh

Age 77 of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 at his home.

Born February 17, 1943 in Normal, Illinois, Paul Eugene was a son of Herman and Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) McIntosh. He was raised and educated in Hamilton County and graduated from McLeansboro Township High School with...

Aug 1, 2020

Kevin Patrick Wallen

Age 32 and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

Born March 16, 1988 in Joliet, Illinois, Kevin is a son of Gail (Glenney) Wallen and Dr. Lawrence C. Wallen, Jr. He was raised in Wilmington, attended St. Rose Parochial School and graduated from...

Jul 31, 2020

Gregory Dennis

Age 61 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Born June 20, 1959, in Gibson City, Illinois, Gregory William was a son of Charles William and the late Phyllis Ann (Becker)...

Jul 30, 2020

Bobby Gene Stainbrook

Age 89 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday morning, July 30, 2020 at his home.

Born October 07, 1930 in Martinsville, Illinois, Bobby Gene was a son of Marion and Bertha (Kennedy) Stainbrook. On October 6, 1948, Bob married Marie Nowman in Wilmington and together they made their home in Wilmington. Bob worked...

Jul 29, 2020

James L. Johnson

Age 83 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at his home.

Born January 19, 1937 in Elroy, Wisconsin, James Loren was a son of Floyd and Ruby (Thompson) Johnson. In his elementary years, Jim moved with his family to the Wilmington area, and he went on to graduate from...

Jul 28, 2020

Michael J. Tinges

Age 74 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born February 10, 1946 in Pontiac, Illinois Michael James was a son of Kenneth Gordon and Eleanor Cecilia (Farrell) Tinges. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School with the...

Jul 27, 2020

Helen Willis

Age 83 of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, July 27, 2020 at Morris Hospital.

Born September 23, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Helen Marie was a daughter of Charles and Helen (Chaloupka) Svoboda. She was raised in Cicero until moving with her family to Braidwood at the age of five, and...

Jul 27, 2020

Cindy Tanner

Age 61 of Wilmington passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Aperion Care of Wilmington.

Born June 13, 1959 in Chicago, Cynthia Sue was a daughter of James and Shirley (nee Russell) Wilburn. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated with the Class of 1977. Cindy was a member of Christian...

Jul 25, 2020

Russel L. Smith

Age 91 of Coal City and formerly of Essex, Illinois passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home.

Born February 15, 1929 in Williamsfield, Illinois, Russel Lee was a son of Glen and Evelyn Iola (Hegwood) Smith. He moved with his family at the age of 13 to Essex, where...

Jul 25, 2020

Ralph A. Siok, Sr.

Age 71 of Elwood, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home.

Born February 1, 1949 in Chicago, Ralph was a son of Aloise and Rosie (nee Ziomek) Siok. He was raised in Chicago until his family moved to Burbank, and graduated from Reavis High School. Ralph was employed as...