Obituary Listing

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,...

May 14, 2023

David H. Murphy, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Marlene (nee Doyle), Children Lynda (Rich) Adkins, Steve (Sheila) Murphy, Tim (Julie) Murphy, his grandchildren Reine (Tom) Walsh, Ashley (Kevin Schuler) Murphy, Brandon Murphy, Eric (Megan) Murphy, Brett (Jess McCorkle) Murphy,...

May 12, 2023

Vanette G. Bray, age 71, of New Lenox, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband of 52 years Greg Bray, her daughter Nikki (Ernie) Jack, two grandchildren Chloe and Finley Jack, her sisters and best friends, Mary Lou (Fred) Dillman and Dianne (Bernie) Wilhelmi, nieces and...

May 12, 2023

Mary J. Malone, age 89, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Salem Village Nursing Home with loving family at her side. Mary is survived by her children Lynette Bromann, Carl (Dana) Malone Jr. and Joseph (Donna) Malone, grandchildren Tina (Scot) Prihar, Kelly (Brent) LaRue, Daniel (Ashley) Malone, David Malone, Michael (Cindy) Malone, Steven (Melissa)...

May 9, 2023

Dan R. De Caprio, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Carol (nee Elliott) De Caprio; children Scott (Melanie) De Caprio, Carrie De Caprio, and Darcie De Caprio; grandson Grayson De Caprio; siblings David (Shelly) De Caprio, Debbie (Dan)...

Apr 30, 2023

Yrma L. Wonders (nee Montgomery), age 100 passed away peacefully on Sunday April 30, 2023.

Survived by her nieces and nephews, Dirk (Tammi) Taylor, Ray Montgomery, Tami (Alan) Booth, Loren (Catarina) Taylor, Tracy (Daniel) Amstutz, Bill Montgomery and Joni Montgomery; daughter-in-law, Barb Wuchte; dear friends, Jan Kreckle, Linda Corwell, Linda Dunivant and Donna Jean Chelios. Many other...

Apr 26, 2023

Susanne M. Lee (nee Delaney), age 80, of Elwood passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at The Gardens in Park Point, Morris, IL.

Susanne is survived by her children Terri (Ralph) Papesh, Nikki (Nick) Skiniotes, Danielle (Matthew) Walsh and Jeb Lee, grandchildren Ross (Jacki) Papesh, Morgen (Alex) Africa, Brad (Alex Luchsinger), John, Nick Jr., and...

Apr 25, 2023

Gene C. Pahnke, age 53, of Manhattan passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Survived by his mother, Linda Pahnke; brother, Glen (Julie) Pahnke; nephew, Dean Pahnke; nieces, Mary Jane Pahnke and Lois Pahnke; sister-in-law, Elisha Pahnke, Numerous cousins, and friends also survive.

Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Pahnke; brother, Shawn Pahnke, and...

Apr 20, 2023

Shirley Mae Kuebel, age 90, of Gardner formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. Survived by her devoted children Scott Kuebel, Kay (Eric) Fosnaugh, Margaret (George) Churchill, Jill (Brian Seeman) Rosas, her grandchildren Jackie (Matt) Lorenz, Amelia Fosnaugh, Kurt Fosnaugh, Brooke (Matt) Zolecki) Fosnaugh, Kyle (Christi Jackson) Fosnaugh, great...

Apr 20, 2023

Bernard J. Gergash "Barney", age 71, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his lifelong home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Survived by his sister Jacqueline Forsythe, nieces and nephews Julie (Dave) Bellah, Rhonda (Mark) Yeck, Stephanie (Doug) Krueger, Joseph (Christy) Forsythe, Paul (Kylie) Forsythe, Joseph Hrpcha, numerous great nieces and nephews and his brother-in-law Brian "Buddy" Hrpcha. Preceded in...