Obituary Listing

Jun 28, 2024

Barbara D. Goczeski

"Go Go"

Our beloved mother, grandmother ("GoGo"), sister, and friend, passed away at age 83 on June 28, 2024, with her loving daughter, Sabrina, at her side.

Born in Chicago and a longtime resident of Manhattan, Barbara enjoyed travel, doing volunteer work at the local food...

Jun 25, 2024

Jack G. Robbins, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda; children, Joe (Hillary Addy) Robbins, and Lauren Robbins; siblings, Rosalie Thatcher and Margaret (Arnie) Johnson; stepmother, Doris Robbins; sister's in law, Lorreta Robbins, Janet Robbins, Diane (Shaun) Gorman, Karen (Patrick) Berry, and Anita (Sean) Becker;...

Jun 22, 2024

Patricia Marie Kelly, age 75 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Survived by her daughters Tracie (Donald) Ladwein, Mariann (Steven) Varriale, and Erin (Patrick) Hannigan, grandchildren Samantha Ladwein, Reagan Varriale, Stevie Varriale, and Vinny Varriale, Patrick Hannigan and Leah Hannigan, and siblings George (Gloria) Tracy, Daniel Tracy, and Thomas (Carol) Tracy. Numerous nieces and nephews also...

Jun 20, 2024

Londus George Bettenhausen, age 91 of Manhattan, passed away on June 20th, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his devoted wife Elsie (nee Bazzani) Bettenhausen of 53 years, his son Steve (Susie) Bettenhausen, and grandchildren Jacob and Sara Bettenhausen. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Sadie (nee Subbert) Bettenhausen, his sister Muriel and...

Jun 6, 2024

Eugene R. "Buzz" Carlos Jr. age 79, of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Survived by his devoted children Christie Simon, Michelle (Craig) Falduto and Scott (Nellie) Carlos, grandchildren Haily Simon, Gehrig Simon, Jake Simon, Kassidy Falduto, Nicholas Falduto, Ethan Falduto, Sophie Carlos, Cynthia Carlos, and Lucy Carlos, his siblings Michael (Kathy) Carlos,...

May 30, 2024

Jerry Gerard Hudak, age 69, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away with his loving family at his side on May 30, 2024. Survived by his brothers Vincent, Clifford, and Howard Hudak, his sister Janine Hudak, several nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and close family friends. Preceded in death by his wife Joanne McKay-Hudak, whom he married on...

May 29, 2024

James E. Wheeler "Jim", age 74, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Survived by his children Michael (Tina) Pascoe and Patrick (Anna) Wheeler, his grandchildren Kinnedy (Elliot), Kiana Wheeler, Jakob Wheeler, Amanda Pascoe, Amber (Ryan) Reif, Gage (Debra) Pascoe, Justin Pascoe, and Austin Pascoe, his...

May 18, 2024

Ruthann T. Denning, age 52, passed away on May 18, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her dedicated husband Gary Denning whom she was married to since July 15, 1995, her sons Mark (Emily Doogan) and Zach Denning, grandchildren Ella and Parker Denning, the Rodriguez cousins and honorary brother to the family, Brian Bonta. Preceded...

May 16, 2024

Frank J. Farrell, age 67, of Frankfort, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 16, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his best friend and companion Eileen Lenihan, his bonus daughter Jennifer (Gino) Bucci, his granddaughter Gia Bucci, his siblings Mary Ellen (George) Reitz, Sharon (Late Kenneth) Bolhuis, Daniel (Mary) Farrell, special cousin Jackie...

May 13, 2024

Dolores Mae Oram (née Davis) age 86, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Dee is survived by her two sons Don (Brenda) Oram, Keith Oram, daughter Cindy (Tony) Orsini, her grandchildren Ashton, Marissa (Josh), Kailee, Kelson (Sarah) and Mason Oram, Jake Kestel and Hank (Kayla) Oram,...

May 4, 2024

Donna Paulette Galuszka (nee Compton) age 74, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024 at her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted husband of 27 years Raymond E. Galuszka Sr, her children James (Jenny) Sledge, Jeffrey (Meggan) Sledge, Raymond E. Galuszka Jr., and Lauren Galuszka, her grandchildren Peyton (Logan Belcher) Sledge,...

May 1, 2024

James R. "Rich" Dillon, age 81 of Minooka, passed away on May 1, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon of 61 years, children Daniel (Lisa) Dillon, Colleen (Jim) Arnold, Rachel (Brian) McGovern, Cory (Lisa) Dillon, grandchildren Stacey (Mark) Gitschlag, Tyler Dillon, Tristen and Ryan Arnold, Riley Clark, Tierney and Ciaran Dillon. He is also survived by...

Apr 25, 2024

Mary E. Lopez (nee Vollmer), age 59, of Elwood, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with breast cancer surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by her devoted husband of 40 years Victor Lopez, her children Lauren (Joseph) Geiselman, Stephanie (John Nuckles) Lopez, and Molly (Jon) Mulick, her grandchildren...

Apr 21, 2024

Nicole Lopez, age 44, of Mokena, passed away with her loving family at her side on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Lightways Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her parents Fernando Lopez and Vicki Lopez, her long time partner and best friend of 25 years Chris Mojzis, her children Christian Lopez, Devin Mojzis and Serenity Mojzis,...

Apr 19, 2024

Veronica E. Blake (nee O'Neill) of Elwood, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 68 years, John Blake Sr., her children Denise (George) Weiland, John P. (Patricia) Blake Jr., Steven (Theresa) Blake and Diane (Lee) Ponshe,...

Mar 31, 2024

Roy Sangmeister, age 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Roy Clarence Sangmeister was born Aug. 21, 1945 in Joliet, Illinois. Roy was born in a Christian family. His parents Clarence and Marie were founding members at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort,...

Mar 25, 2024

Linda R. Lee, age 60 of Oak Forest, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her children Alixendra (Joseph) Gerringer, Dylan (Charles Post) Lee and Nicole Lee, grandchildren Brooklyn and Madison Lee, siblings Donna Kaech, Susan (Ed) Lukasik, and Raymond Janulis Jr., siblings-in-law James (Rebecca)...

Mar 25, 2024

Joann Marie (Doyle) Giampaolo was born October 8, 1946 in Joliet, Illinois, and died March 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas; her parents, Joseph "Red" and Nora (McCarthy) Doyle; and her husband Ronny. Jojo graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1964 and earned an Associate's degree from Joliet Junior College, followed by a Bachelor's...

Mar 24, 2024

Olga Wilhoite, age 78, of Hickory Hills passed away peacefully at Miller Nursing and Rehab in Kankakee on Sunday, March 24, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her daughter Jaime (Brian) Finkelstein, sister Dagmar (Larry) Sandbach, brother Karl (Sharon) Tillisch, sister-in-law Barb Kumm and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John and...

Mar 21, 2024

Phillip Gerard Murray, age 37, of Peotone passed away tragically on Thursday, March 21, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. Survived by his loving mother Laura (nee Rossi), his siblings Nicole (Hue) Chen, Megan Murray, Francis (Margaret) Murray, and Alanna Murray, his nieces and nephews Daniel Francis Murray II, Annaliese Murray, Rose Murray and Gabriel Murray, and...