Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2024

Bryan Lee Smith, a lifelong resident of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly but free of suffering, surrounded by family, friends and neighbors, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox on Friday, September 6. Bryan was born March 24, 1942 in Joliet. He and his childhood sweetheart and loving wife of 63 years Lou Ann owned and operated Smith Furniture &...

Aug 29, 2024

Angela Dorothy "Dort" Isberg (nee Vecellio), age 96, of Joliet passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her daughter Diana (Tom) Herbst, her grandchildren Jeffrey Herbst, Cynthia (James) Hudetz, her great grandchildren Devin Herbst, Zander Hudetz, Gianna Hudetz and Vincent Hudetz, nieces and nephews Karen...

Aug 29, 2024

Timothy John Gawla, age 80, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on

August 29, 2024, at Loyola Medical Center, with his loving wife and son at his side.

He was born on November 2, 1943 to Sigismund and Josephine (Hahn) Gawla, in Blue Island. He graduated from Assumption BVM School, Mount Carmel High School,...

Aug 27, 2024

Arthur "AJ" Prieboy, age 67, passed away suddenly at his home in Elwood on August 27, 2024.

AJ was born and raised in rural Lockport, graduating from Lockport High School class of 1975, where he excelled on the basketball team. After graduation, AJ started a career of over 30 years, first at Commonwealth Edison, and later for...

Aug 24, 2024

Basilisa Justiniano "Alicia", age 83, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2024, at her daughter's home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted husband of 60 years Jose Angel Justiniano Sr., her children Jose Angel Justiniano Jr. and Alicia (Daniel) Vazquez, her grandchildren Christina Murla, Vincent Justiniano, Stephanie (Chris) Shields, Alissya Vazquez, Nathaniel...

Aug 15, 2024

Carolyn E. Duensing, age 78, passed away on August 15, 2024 at her home. Survived by her son Brian (Michelle) Duensing, her grandchildren Alexandra Duensing, Olivia Duensing, and Gavin Duensing, her siblings Myrna Teske, Adele (Ernie) Reising, Lavonne (Fred) Fernatt, and Gloria Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Elsbeth (nee Bachert)...

Jul 31, 2024

Charles "Charlie/Terry" Terrence McCarthy, age 75 of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra (nee Creagan) of 51 years, his children Kathleen (Jeff) Janson and Michael McCarthy, grandchildren Lee and Scott Janson, brother Tom (Diane) McCarthy, sisters-in-law Karen Creagan, Sue Grant, and...

Jul 25, 2024

Nancy C. Rogers, age 70, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, David Rogers, her daughter Charlene (William) Krefting, her daughter-in-law Lara Rogers, her grandchildren Bryan Rogers, Sean Rogers, Evan Rogers, Katie Krefting, Olivia Rogers and Luke Krefting, and her faithful canine...

Jul 20, 2024

Dennis J. Stephenson, age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Bria of Geneva, Geneva, IL. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Nancy (nee Schroeder) Stephenson, his children Steve Hoerres, Cathy (David) Price, Donna (Jeff) Mylin, and Paul (Diana) Stephenson, his grandchildren Sydney (Mohsin) Azmat, Zack Price, Grace Mylin, Paul...

Jul 13, 2024

Sophie P. Wojtanowski (nee Moskalik), age 97, of Posen, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her daughter's home holding her daughter's hand. She is survived by her daughter Judy (Doug) Wilmoth (nee Wojtanowski) of Manhattan, IL, and son Walter "Wally" (Carol) Voyt of Romeoville, IL, and her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Jul 13, 2024

Dennis P. Walsh, age 69, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. He is survived by his children Jacob Walsh, Christopher Dixon, and David Nugent, his siblings Patricia (Phil) Carlos, Joseph (Mary Jane) Walsh, and Timothy (Cindy) Walsh, numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful canine companion...

Jul 5, 2024

James "Jim" H. Szepelak, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn (nee Koesling), whom he has been married to since October 27, 2001, his children Jamie (Daniel) Bird and Timothy (Carol) Szepelak, grandchildren Danielle (Todd) Hepworth and Riley Bird, step-grandchildren Renee (Cody) Hosback, Courtney (Shane) Misner, Kristen Garmon, Aydan...

Jul 2, 2024

June M. Sestak (nee Wilmot), age 89, of Crest Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Survived by her daughters Roxanne (James) Kozar and Karen (Brian) Tipton, her grandchildren Scott Kozar, Justin Kozar, Sean (Kirsten) Tipton and Jason (Neely) Tipton, her great grandchildren Hayden Kozar, Kyle Kozar, and Cole Tipton, her brother Donald (Stella) Wilmot, her nephew...

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...