Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 16, 2023

Kevin A. Youngsma, age 41, of Bradley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Survived by his wife Amber Youngsma (nee Hunter), his children Vera, Sydney, Nicholas and Alexander, and his uncle Richard Mondlak. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Dolores Youngsma, his aunt Arlene Youngsma and his canine companion Lucy. Kevin worked for Crawford Steel...

Apr 16, 2023

Linda Mae Ball, age 74, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in her husband's arms surrounded by her three children on the morning of April 16, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Wayne Ball, devoted children Wayne (Devin) Ball, Michael Ball, and Kristin (William) Smith, adoring grandchildren Emilia "Emmi" Ball, and Carli, Caden and...

Apr 10, 2023

Francis Bernard Offerman, age 75, born into life December 7, 1947 and born into eternity April 10, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Jean (nee Hill) of 55 years, children, Christine (Tony) Izzarelli, and Brent (Melissa) Offerman, loving grandchildren, Ryan Offerman, Anthony and Dominic Izzarelli. He is also survived by his sister Maureen Feeney, brother Jerry...

Apr 7, 2023

Mireille Jean Jellema (nee Price) passed away peacefully at King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, Illinois on April 7, 2023. She was born in Harvey on May 1, 1933, and grew up in Blue Island. She was an accomplished musician and painter.

Mireille was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 71 years, Leonard (2022), whom she...

Apr 6, 2023

Kathleen J. "Katie" Besowshek (Krejczyk), age 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 50 years Al Besowshek, her son Richard Kulpa, her siblings John Krejczyk, Val (Natalie) Krejczyk and Larry (Mary Ann) Krejczyk, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...

Apr 2, 2023

Wayne M. Demith, age 54, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Survived by parents Robert and Dolores Demith, sister Donna (Joe) Malone, brothers Robert Demith Jr., Tom (Colleen) Demith, Ken (Beth) Demith, beloved uncle of Mike (Cindy) Malone, Steve (Melissa) Malone, Robert Demith III, Nick (Angie) Demith, Greg Demith,...

Mar 28, 2023

Bernadette "Bernie" A. Albert (nee Maloney), age 78, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital with her loving family at her side. Survived by her son Anthony "Tony" (Sherri) Albert, grandchildren Caitlin Miller, Jordan (Carly) Miller, Nathan Albert and Faith Albert, great grandchildren Cameron and Kennedy Miller, sisters Julia (Chris) Pucel and...

Mar 23, 2023

Matthew J. Huffnus Jr., age 67, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Matt was the beloved husband and best friend of Renee' for 32 years, father of Matthew III, Christopher and Stephen. He leaves behind two grandchildren, Kaleb Huffnus and Dakota Huffnus and one great grandson, Grayson as well as siblings Louise Zirves, Kathy Nagle,...

Mar 22, 2023

Linda S. Tkoletz "Mrs T.", age 75, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. She is survived by her loving husband Michael S. "Mr. T." "Mickey" Tkoletz, her children Kimberly Witzke, Michael G. (Yuriy Soloviev) Tkoletz, and Robert (Nancy) Tkoletz, her grandchildren Amanda (Paul Usher) Witzke, Cassandra (Zack) Taylor and...

Mar 17, 2023

Gwenneth J. Barnes (nee Crass), age 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 17, 2023. Survived by her children Jayne (John Sims) Barnes, Sue (Richard) Knaperek, Diane (Matthew) Barnes-Maguire and Leo Jr. "Jamie" (Susan) Barnes, grandchildren William "Keith" Cosmen, Kevin (Karen) Cosmen, Karl Cosmen, Matthew Maguire Jr., Collin Maguire, Wyatt Barnes and Eva Faith Barnes, two...

Mar 16, 2023

Irene L. Hobbs, age 87, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Survived by her nieces and nephews Michael (Stacie) Hobbs, David (Tammy) Hobbs and Michelle (Danny) Rantanen and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William and Lilly (nee Batson) Hobbs, her brothers Harry Hobbs,...