Edwin E. Gordon Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
Edwin E. Gordon, age 88, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, with family by his side in Iuka, Illinois.
Ed was born on June 4, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, to Edward and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Gordon. He attended Joliet Central High School and would later meet the love of his life, Kathleen Brown, at...
Edith Mae Vanderhyden "Edie"
Jun 15, 2026
Edith Mae Vanderhyden “Edie”, age 84 of Elwood, IL, passed away on June 15, 2026. She is survived by her children Peggy Mandac, Brenda (Mike) Medlin, Linda Vanderhyden, and Janet Vanderhyden, grandchildren Jason (Lisa) Mandac, Josh (Jamie) Mandac, Jenny (Eric) Wollenzien, Jerilyn (Mike) Favero, Stephanie (Anthony) Arseneau, Jeremiah Medlin, Natalie (Shawn) Brooks, Haley (Will Jarrett) Medlin, Zachary (Jaclyn) Sartori, Erin...
Nancy A. Neal
Jun 2, 2026
Nancy Ann Neal, age 74 of Merrillville, Indiana, formerly of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.
Anton A. Tomas "Tony"
May 31, 2026
Anton "Tony" A. Tomas, age 77 of Woodridge, IL, passed away on May 31, 2026. Survived by his wife Lita (nee Scaro) Tomas, stepchildren Jean Marie McNamara and Kymberly (nee McNamara) Murphy, grandchildren Sean, Devin, and Trevor Murphy, great aunt Mary Wendell and cousin Sue Pavek. Tony was born in Manhattan, NY. He was preceded in death by his...
Angela Christine Pantoja "Angie"
May 22, 2026
Angela C. Pantoja "Angie", also known as "The Taco Lady", age 42 of Joliet, IL passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the loving, protective, and supportive presence of her family. She is survived by her husband David Pantoja, children David II and Aaliyah Pantoja, parents Steve and Karen (nee Fitzgerald) Chellios, siblings Christa (Sam) Blatt and Nicholas...
Ruth Irene Mundt
May 22, 2026
Ruth Irene Mundt (née Raguse) peacefully passed away just nine days shy of her 101st birthday, surrounded by loving family and friends. She lived proudly and independently in her beloved home in Manhattan, IL up until the week of her passing.
Ruth was born May 31, 1925 in Ransom, IL to George L. Raguse, a blacksmith, and...
Sylvia Elaine Mcpherson
May 22, 2026
Sylvia E. McPherson, age 78 of Wilmington Il, departed for her eternal heavenly home on May 22, 2026.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 17, 1947, to Arnold and Hilda (Sodergren) Turnquist. Sylvia graduated from Ponaganset High School in 1965, and after which, she went on to work in the office of the family business, Turnquist...
Dorothy A. Lynch
May 21, 2026
Dorothy A. Lynch (nee O'Brien), age 94, of Matteson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her son Edward (Dawn) Lynch, her grandchildren Thomas (Brittney) Lynch, Ian (Samantha) Lynch, Devlin Lynch, Shae Lynch, great-grandchildren Delaney Lynch and Emilia Lynch and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father...
Albert M. Hoehn
May 21, 2026
Albert M. Hoehn passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 at Lightways Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 21, 1937, in Lockport, Illinois, to the late Ralph E. and Florence (Malcor) Hoehn, Al spent most of his adult life in Elwood, Illinois, where he built a life centered on family and friendship. He was preceded in...
Dianne S. Garrelts
May 14, 2026
Dianne Sue (Wellman/Reed) Garrelts, age 87 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 10, 1939 and raised in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She is survived by her children; Roanne K. (Walter) Rebenson, Brenda L. (Jim) Bolyn, Kendall L. (Eva) Reed, Steven C. (Caryn)...
Anthony James Lascola Sr.
May 13, 2026
Anthony James Lascola Sr. "Tony or Pops," age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Monee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Judith Lynne (née Wise), his children Susan (Elisabeth) Wallace, James Wallace, Michael Wallace, John (Natalie) Alfano, Jacqueline (David) Stone, and Anthony James (Stephanie) Lascola Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 14...
Kay F. Preuss
May 12, 2026
Kay F. Preuss, age 87 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on May 12, 2026. Survived by her loving children Kurt (Joan) Preuss, Scott (Sheila) Preuss, Frank Preuss, Paul Preuss, and Jennifer (Michael) Schmidt; grandchildren Christina (Mike), Kyle, Scott (Monica), Mark, Brian, Jack, Kimberly, Nicole, Kirsten, and Kaylie; great-grandchildren Eleanor, Scarlett, Madelyn, Maxwell, and Pierce; and...
Stephan Edward Ardan "Steve"
May 12, 2026
Stephan Edward Ardan, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Steve was born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet on April 11, 1956, to his parents Joseph and Dolores Ardan. Steve has lived in Joliet his entire life. He loved fixing cars and started doing so...
Edward D. Palka
May 9, 2026
Edward D. Palka, age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on May 9, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL after a long battle with cancer. Survived by his children Kristy (Jacob) Makaryk, Michael (Stacy) Palka, Karly (Stephen) Granko, Edward (Nicole) Palka, Kailyn (Nathan) Drewes, his daughter-in-law Natalie Palka, his siblings Cynthia Kravish, Kelly Bilek, April Miller, Robert Miller,...
Maria De Venuto
May 7, 2026
Maria De Venuto, 83, of Manhattan, peacefully passed away on May 7th in Joliet. She was born on April 9, 1943 to Michele Tito and Rosaria Musto Tito in Ripacandida, Italy.
A woman who lived for her family in unwavering faith, she was the beloved wife of the late Tony De Venuto for 56 years; adored and...
Thomas "T. Smith" J. Smith
May 5, 2026
Beloved Thomas J. Smith "T. Smith", age 53 of Manhattan, IL, passed away at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL on May 5, 2026. Survived by his siblings John Smith of Lockport, Colleen Smith of Chicago, and Timothy Smith of Carol Stream, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Roger W. and Marjorie (nee Riley)...
Charlene A. Surdey
May 4, 2026
Charlene A. Surdey (nee Lingholm), age 93, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, on Monday, May 4, 2026, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Robert (Robin) Surdey and Lorie (Jeff) Burlison; her grandchildren Jason (Amanda), Erin (Kyle), Sean (Tammi), and Heather; her great-grandchildren Jasmine, Marie, Candace, and Evan; numerous nieces and nephews;...
Jon Craig Cheney
Apr 13, 2026
Jon C. Cheney, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away after a long-time battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Monday, April 13, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Survived by his wife of 50 years Vicky (nee Anderson) Cheney, his children Aaron Cheney, Adam (Amber Russell) Cheney, the late Alexis (2024) (Duncan) Freer, and Austin (Ellen) Cheney, his grandchildren Elayna...
Carl J. Utermark
Apr 11, 2026
Carl John Utermark, loving husband, father, stepfather, and friend, passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 65. Survived by his wife Jennifer Utermark, sons Adam (Courtney) and David (Tanisha) Utermark, stepdaughter Megan Gassel, siblings Mary (John) Perham, Tom (Lynn) Utermark, Kathy Smith, Carola (Paul) Beemsterboer, Teresa (Paul) Mathews, Michael (Renee) Utermark and Kris (Jill) Utermark, many...
Betty Jean (Haynes) Mccure
Apr 10, 2026
Betty Jean (Haynes) McCure, age 85 of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted children Barbara Backhus, Matthew McCure, and Scott (Jennifer) McCure, the father of her children Ronald (Fran) McCure, grandkids Emily (Brian) Benninghoff, Kurt (Milena) Backhus, Brett Backhus, Brandon, Timothy, and Ashley McCure,...
