Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 7, 2023

Marvin L. Andersen

Marvin L. Andersen, age 75, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Born in Howard County, Nebraska on August 23, 1947, to Wendell and Verona Andersen.

Survived by his wife of 34 years, Jerri Andersen; daughter, Joanne (Shane) Keller;...

Jul 7, 2023

Susan D. Koopman, age 62, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023, with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her mother Jeanne (nee Rupp) Engstrom, her husband of 37 years Kevin Koopman, her children Seth Koopman and Kori Koopman, her brother Richard (Kim) Engstrom, her mother-in-law Carole Koopman, her brother-in-law and...

Jun 18, 2023

Burton H. Barr, age 91, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his children Linda "Lin" (Joseph Zdziarski) Barr and Lori (Pete) Slattery; "favorite" granddaughter Kaylin (Sam) Barnes; grandson and best friend Jake Slattery; grandson John Zdziarski; grandson-in-law Jon Allen; bonus grandchildren Cori...

Jun 10, 2023

Anthony W. Fehrenbacher, age 47, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He is survived by his wife Jaclyn "Jackie" (nee Weber) Fehrenbacher, his children Jaden, Conyer, and Boeleigh Fehrenbacher; his siblings Elizabeth Fehrenbacher, Michael (Amy) Fehrenbacher, Theresa Himmelrick, Jacqueline Fehrenbacher; numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend Chris Russell. Preceded in death by his...

Jun 10, 2023

Samantha "Sam" A. Neeley, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She is survived by her dad, James Christensen; stepdad Mark Holt; siblings Tammy Misura, Jerry (Karri) Neeley, Jennifer (Fred) Yanez; nieces and nephews Michael and Christina Misura, Jeremy and Amber Neeley, Ashlee Fazekas, Freddy, Leah and Devin Yanez. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive...

Jun 8, 2023

Richard A. Knaperek, age 58, of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Susan (nee Barnes) Knaperek, his step children Keith (Nicole) Cosmen, Kevin (Karen) Cosmen and Karl Cosmen, his grandchildren Emaira Cosmen and Henry Leo Cosmen, his sisters Rhonda (Ted) Storer...

Jun 8, 2023

Betty Lou (nee Breymeyer) Gallagher, age 84, of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at her home. Survived by her loving daughters Nadine (James) Grganto and Kelly (Christer) Borsch, grandchildren John (Tiffany) Dague, Claire Borsch, and Karli Borsch, great granddaughter Allie Dague, siblings Irma Paul, Patricia Doran, Wayne (Barb) Breymeyer and Tom (Cheryl) Breymeyer and numerous...

Jun 6, 2023

Kent C. Norris, age 73, of Elwood, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox with is loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 50 years Shirley (nee Skarda) Norris, his children Craig (Alison) Norris, Becky (David) Gilbert, and Brian (Barbara) Norris, his grandchildren Michael Norris, Katie Norris, Caroline...

Jun 2, 2023

Thomas E. Vinson, age 87, of Green Garden Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023. Survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Renee (nee Hojdik) Vinson, his children Peggy Pfarr, Loretta (Greg) Levi and Debra (Jamie) Green, his grandson Shawn Vinson, his great grandchildren Mickey and Emily, numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren, special friends Cheryl...

May 23, 2023

Peggy Ann Wielgus (nee Misunas), age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. She is survived by her children Dustin (Ria) Wielgus and Jason (Magen) Wielgus, her grandchildren Liliana, Everett, Bennett, Ford, and Elodie, her siblings Janet (Patrick) Vincent, Carol Harris, Laura (Paul) Kurzeja, Mike Misunas, John Misunas and Patty Sargis, sisters-in-law...

May 18, 2023

William W. Mancke, age 97, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Survived by his wife Nancy (nee Kelly) of 34 years, his children Scott (Victoria) Mancke and Stacy (William Johnston) Mancke, his grandchildren Craig (Kelly) Mancke, Jamie (Joshua) Cunningham, great grandchildren Michael, Kohlie, Collin, Alexander,...