Obituaries

Jan 14, 2017

Diane K. Vlasak

Age 69 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Aperion Care in Wilmington.

Born May 27, 1947 in Chicago, Diane Kathleen was a daughter of the late James and Charlotte (Chernowski) Vlasak. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and went on to attend Lewis University, as well as College...

Jan 14, 2017

Henry Wroblewski

“Hank”

Age 79 of Elwood, formerly of West Pullman and South Holland, passed away Saturday January 14, 2017 at his home in Elwood.

Born February 20, 1937 in Chicago, Henry Edward was a son of Henry and Wanda Jaros-Wroblewski. He was raised and educated in West Pullman, and graduated from Chicago...

Jan 13, 2017

Helen M. McMurtry

Age 82 of New Lenox, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2017.

Born November 17, 1934 in Sparta, Illinois, Helen Marie was a daughter of the late Earl and Rebecca (Fulton) McMurtry. She was raised in Sparta and went on to earn her Master's degree in Nursing and a degree in Chaplaincy....

Jan 11, 2017

Doris Elizabeth Kowalczyk

Age 87 of Morris, passed away Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare in Morris.

Born March 5, 1929 in Seneca, Doris Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Carl R. Erickson and Allie (nee Anderson). She was raised and educated in the Seneca Schools, and at the age of...

Jan 11, 2017

Margaret Mary Dooling (nee Haffner)

"Bubs"

Of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully, January 11, 2017 at her home.

Born August 24, 1928 in Chicago, Margaret Mary is the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Eileen Agnes (Malone) Haffner. She was raised in Chicago, attended Little Flower Grammar School and graduated from Mercy High School. On...

Jan 11, 2017

Dale Underwood, Sr.

Age 80 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday Morning, January 11, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet.

Born January 25, 1936 in Wilmington, Dale was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Wright) Underwood.  After school Dale went on to work in production with the U.S. steel industry...

Jan 5, 2017

Paul S. McCain

"Stevie"

Age 63 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 5, 2017 at the home of his sister in Braidwood.

Born September 4, 1953 in Chester, Illinois, Paul Steven was the son of William 'Fred' and Lavera (Taylor) Henderson. He was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet East...

Jan 2, 2017

Shawn M. McLey

Age 48 of Coal City, and formerly of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away suddenly Monday, January 2, 2017 in his home, after a six year battle with diabetes.

Born December 3, 1968 in Fremont, Nebraska, Shawn Michael graduated from Fremont Senior High with the Class of 1986. On August 1, 1998, he married...

Jan 1, 2017

Olen W. Hall

Age 74 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home with his loving wife Kathryn at his side.

It was Olen's wishes that cremation rites be accorded, and there will be no services.

Cremation services have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral...

Dec 31, 2016

Janet Louise Ziegler

Age 65 of Morris, passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2016 at Park Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Morris.

Born February 28, 1951 in Morris, Janet Louise was a daughter of the late Lester M. and Lois C. (Dickman) Thorsen. She was raised in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with...

Dec 24, 2016

Gail J. Clifford

Age 69 of Coal City, peacefully passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 at Morris Hospital, with her children by her side.

Born September 9, 1947 in Chicago, Gail Jean was a daughter of the late John Kowdis and Frances (nee Tellecki) Bitterman. She was raised and educated in Chicago and married Cornelius...

Dec 22, 2016

Mary Joan Bodell

"Sadie"

Age 77 of Wilmington and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 10, 1939 in Chicago, Mary Joan was a daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy (Alm) Brady.  She was raised and educated in Chicago...

Dec 21, 2016

Robert A. Gagnon

Age 62 of Coal City, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his home.

Born June 21, 1954 in Chicago, Robert Armand was a son of the late Armand Paul and Dorothy (Cosgrove) Gagnon. He was raised in Chicago, attended Kennedy High School and went on to honorably serve in the United...

Dec 21, 2016

Casey Koesling

Age 29 of Wilmington, is the son of Donna (Pickett) Tadej of Orange Park, Florida and the late Richard Koesling. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 2005. Casey will be remembered for his enjoyment of fishing and baseball, however most of all for his love of...

Dec 21, 2016

Rudy Anderson

Age 68 of Gardner and formerly of Coal City and Wilmington, passed away Wednesday morning, December 21, 2016 at his home.

Born October 26, 1948 in Joliet, Rudolph was a son of the late Gerald and Genevieve (Malnar) Anderson. He attended Sacred Heart School in Joliet and graduated from Wilmington High School with...

Dec 21, 2016

Maxine E. Shirtino

Age 88 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening December 21, 2016 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born September 4, 1928 in Joliet, Maxine Ernestine was a daughter of the late Peter and Nettie (Serena) Murphy. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High...

Dec 18, 2016

John Raymond Graham

Age 71 of Wilmington and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Born July 28, 1945 in Chicago, John Raymond was a son of the late John and Estelle (Wojcik) Graham. He was raised in Chicago; graduated from St. Mary High School and...

Dec 16, 2016

Steven A May

Age 58 of Joliet passed away December 16, 2016 at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox. Steve was born in Chicago on August 7 1958 to the late Allan D. and Arlene (Hansen) May.

Beloved husband of Jacquie (nee Barney) for 34 years. Loving father to daughters Erinn and Halle and...

Dec 13, 2016

Jack Baudino

Age 85 of Kinsman, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Park Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Morris.

Born July 5, 1931 in Carbon Hill, Illinois. John Anthony was a son of the late John and Katherine (Darin) Baudino. He was raised in Carbon Hill and graduated from Coal City High School. Jack went...

Dec 6, 2016

Mildred Barbara Fencl

Age 92 of Goose Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born April 9, 1924 in Chicago, Mildred was a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Augustin) Kuchynka.  She was raised in Chicago; graduated from Austin High School, and went on...