Obituary Listing

Nov 19, 2023

Thomas L. Thompson, age 75, of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Survived by his wife of 33 years, Norine Thompson; stepdaughter, Amber (Michael) Hess; siblings, Michael (Sue) Thompson, Mary Beth (Chuck) Polusky, and Judy Loy; sister-in-laws, Catherine Dempsey, and Patricia Cook; brother-in-law, Robert Leddy. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

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Nov 16, 2023

Sharon Lee Sala (nee Gaefke), age 82, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home. Survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert Sala, children Jeffrey Vose and Randal (Linda) Vose, step children Jennifer (Todd) Sala-Haizlip and Angela Sala, grandchildren Tristan Sala, Zachary Haizlip, Brandi Sala, Brooke Hawk and Holly Vose, great grandson Ace,...

Nov 14, 2023

John R. Keigher, age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary (nee Morrical) Keigher, son John "Jay" (Natalie) Keigher of Orland Park, grandson Thomas Keigher, brother Roger (Janet) Keigher and sisters Joan (Dennis) Hall, Jean (Richard) Boland and Patti (Chester) Kirk...

Nov 8, 2023

George Edwin Goss, age 96, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 with his loving wife at his side. Survived by his wife Lois (nee Ariagno), his children James (Barbara) Goss and Janet (Daniel) Feeney, grandchildren Shay (Jeano VerSchave) Feeney, Aubrey Feeney, Casey Feeney, Lindsay (Derrick) Aikman, Heather (Adam) Nash, Stephanie Swift, Jeffrey (Claire) Swift and...

Nov 4, 2023

Maureen G. "Mo" Deaville (nee Scarth), age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born May 4, 1950 in Joliet to George and Kathleen (nee Comfort) Scarth. Mo was a homemaker and cook for many years at Fritz's in Manhattan and earned the nick name, "Taco Queen". She loved spending time in Isla Morada in...

Oct 26, 2023

Brendan Edward Burns, age 4, of Manhattan IL, passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2023 with his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with Neuroblastoma. Survived by his devoted parents Timothy and Megan Burns, sister Margaret "Maggie" Burns, grandparents Marcie and Ed Naglich, John Burns, Lynlee Wessels Marhanka and Scott Marhanka. Uncles John (Megan) Burns, Kevin...

Oct 23, 2023

Phyllis Barbara Fosnaugh (nee Triem), age 91, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at home with family at her side. She is survived by her children; Keith Fosnaugh, Jill Gothard, Eric (Kay) Fosnaugh, and Phillip (Susan) Fosnaugh, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, brother-in-law Carl (Bernice) Fosnaugh, and sister-in-law Beverly (Terry) Falk....

Oct 21, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" E. Gallagher, age 82, of Manhattan, passed away at home with his family by his side on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta Gallagher; loving father of Brenda (Kevin) McClintock, Rhonda (Matt) Quigley, and Tim Gallagher; grandchildren, Kevin (Shannon) Buzzard, Kyle (Courtney) White, Kasey (PJ) Mendietta, and Mitchell...

Oct 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" V. Heitman, age 83, of Manhattan, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Survived by his daughter, Marcy (Ken) Kwiatkowski; grandchildren, Amber (Joe) Spiess, Ashlee Barger, Andrew Barger, and Jon-Michael (Reyna) Barger; seven great grandchildren; sisters-in-law; Patricia Heitman and Carole Griggs; nephews, Alvin Heitmann, James Benson and...

Oct 19, 2023

Marguerite "Peggy" L. Wesoloski, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Bill Wesolowski; children, Jodie Macek, Kyle (Jaclyn) Wesolowski, and Bill (Sharon) Wesolowski; grandchildren, Alexander and Dylan Macek, Liam, Addison Wesolowski, Gabe, Josh, Will and Quinn Wesolowski; sisters, Irene Fograse, and Lynn (Frank) Foley; brother-in-law,...

Oct 15, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" T. Siadek, age 65, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. Jerry's battle with cancer in recent years showed his great courage, determination, and faith in facing his illness with dignity and grace.

Survived by his loving wife of 36 years Lori...

Oct 13, 2023

Daniel Stevens, age 67, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted mother Pauline (nee Janik) Stevens and his brothers Michael (Rozanne) Stevens and Thomas Stevens. Preceded in death by his father Joseph Stevens. Daniel was a graduate...

Oct 1, 2023

Janice Vaughan, age 75, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 43 years Joseph Vaughan, children Lisa Johnston, Joe (Robin) Vaughan, Kenny Vera, Jerry Vera, and Marc (Anjanette) Vaughan, grandchildren Tiffany, Vivian, Felicia, Tim, Nikki, Josh, Amanda, Jerry Jr., Hendrik, Braeden,...

Sep 22, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Johnson, 84, formerly of Elwood and a recent resident of Mokena, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Born January 24, 1939 in Joliet, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Verner and Corinne (Allendorf) Johnson. He grew up in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central Class of 1957. Jerry...

Sep 12, 2023

Linda S. Bradley (nee Surdey), age 70, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 29 years, Roger Bradley, her children Carrie (Paul) Chellios, Tommy Gilmore, Heather Palmer, Andy Chamberlin and Anna Bradley, her grandchildren Brandton, Calista, Rebecca, Griffin, Serena, Brooklyn and Kenny, her siblings Kathy (Lynn)...

Sep 9, 2023

William M. Haley Sr. "Bill", age 78, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by his four sons; Joseph (Sara) Haley, John Haley, William (Ashley) Haley Jr., and Daniel Haley, grandchildren; Hazel, Irelyn, Jack and Colin, siblings; Mary McGowen, Joan (Don) Tulley, and Sharon Erdman, and numerous nieces and nephews....

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Juanita Schwieger passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 with family by her side at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet, Illinois. Born on October 18, 1924, Mary was just shy of her 99th birthday. Mary had a full life and was blessed with seven children, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Mary enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...

Sep 3, 2023

Michael Edward O'Connor, "7", age 79, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Arc Nursing Home in Dwight with his loving family at his side. Survived by his children Peggy (Darrin) Moore and Doug (Jennifer Orr) O'Connor, grandchildren Alex (Daylee) Moore, Lauren (Seth) Huling, Kailey (Justin) Wagner and Hunter O'Connor, great grandchildren, Evelyn and...

Aug 21, 2023

Norma "Jean" Baker (nee Hidlebaugh), age 93, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 21, 2023. Survived by her children; Kenneth (Robin) Baker, James (Mary) Baker III, Nancy (John) Long and Karen Baker, grandchildren; Amy (Aaron) Mashburn, Benjamin (Katie) Baker, Sarah Hooper, Gina (Rob) Miller, Lisa (David) Kochanowicz, David Baker, Ashley (Mia) Harrier, Kara Ridner, Rebecca Harvell,...

Aug 19, 2023

Jerold L. Armstrong, age 88, of Joliet passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Manteno Veterans Home with loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 68 years Elaine (nee Helvig) Armstrong, his children Theresa (Michael) Lawson, Donna Fedosenko, Helen (Daniel) Frazier, Waver Armstrong, Margaret Cimino and Christine Robinson, 25 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren,...