Obituary Listing

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,...

Aug 16, 2023

Teresa "Terry" L. Janota (nee Leonard), age 67, of Frankfort, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Franciscan Health with loving family at her side. Survived by her father Leo Leonard, her husband of 48 years Randy Janota, her children Shannon (Jeff) Forsythe, Serena (Brad) Bahn, Sarah (Mark) Anderson, her grandchildren, Zephyr, Nolan, Emery, Beckett, Hazel,...

Aug 12, 2023

Everett T. Wilhoite Jr. "Tom", age 76, of Hickory Hills passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years Olga (nee Tillisch) Wilhoite, his daughter Jaime (Brian) Finkelstein his sisters-in-law Dagmar (Larry) Sandbach and Barb Kumm, his brother-in-law Karl (Sharon) Tillisch and nieces and nephews....

Aug 9, 2023

Phyllis A. Cammack, age 88, of Elwood, IL previously of Marley, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Salem Village, Joliet, IL. She is survived by her children; Laura (Steven) Hackett of Wilmington, Allen (Lynda) Cammack of Manhattan, and Linda (Jeffrey) Koopman of Elwood, her grandchildren; Stephanie (Brian) Pohlman, Natalie (Timothy) Casey, Valerie (Matthew) Hawkins, Kelley...

Aug 3, 2023

Paul James McAllister, age 79, of Mokena passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook, Bolingbrook, on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Survived by his dear brother-in-law Dr. Edward (Elaine) Gordon, son-in-law Rick Dunn, loving grandchildren Conor, Colin and Brady, and cherished companion and friend Maggie. Preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Edythe (nee Bergstrom) McAllister, stepmother Nora (nee McMahon) McAllister,...

Jul 31, 2023

Haroldene (Dene) M. Wasetis (nee Coates), age 76, of Elwood, formerly of Kankakee, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Advocate Christ Medical Center with loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 60 years Gary Wasetis, her children Denise (Robert) Utter, Michele (Douglas Mann) Lensink, Kenneth (Kimberly) Wasetis, grandchildren Kelsey (Michael Calzolaio) Utter, Ryan...

Jul 23, 2023

Janice "Jan" I. Carlos (nee Liestman), age 78, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital with loving family at her side after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Survived by her husband of 57 years Eugene "Buzz" Carlos, her children Christie Simon, Michelle (Craig) Falduto and Scott (Nellie) Carlos, grandchildren Haily...

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Ann Szymanek, age 80, of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights. Survived by her son Randy (Violeta Mercado) Szymanek, her grandchildren Kaylee Szymanek and James Szymanek, bonus grandchildren Jessica Mercado and Julian Mercado, three nephews Cary (Joi) Szymanek, Scott (Patricia) Szymanek, and Frank (Marie) Szymanek and...

Jul 15, 2023

Jeanne Boyle (nee Heroux), age 91, of Manhattan passed away at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Dorothy (Mark) Thompson, Sharon (Doug) Woods, William E. (Cheryl) Boyle III, Patrick Boyle, John (Cathy) Boyle, Mary Jeanne Boyle, and Kathy (Mike) May, her grandchildren Donald (Heather) Thompson,...

Jul 10, 2023

Richard A. Faber, age 76, of Tinley Park, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 10, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia (nee Paha) Faber, his children Daniel (Molly) Faber, Amanda (Jeremy) Mitchell, Richard Faber, and Joshua (Nicole Leyendecker) Faber, his grandchildren Eric Faber, Ava...