Obituary Listing

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,...

Mar 16, 2023

Richard Gerat, age 56, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his mother Antoinette (nee Dileto) Gerat, his brothers David (Jean) Gerat and Ronald Gerat, and his nephew Matthew Gerat. Preceded in death by his father Kenneth Gerat, his maternal grandparents Joseph and...

Mar 8, 2023

Carole (Emery) Farkas, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her many friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carole was born in Danville, IL on December 17, 1941. She married Ronald Farkas on April 4, 1964. She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and spent her life caring for others. She...

Mar 7, 2023

Faith L. Koehler (nee Zlomie), age 59, of Peotone, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her parents Al and Jenny (nee Mack) Zlomie, her husband of 36 years, Donald Koehler, her children Matthew (Marissa)...

Mar 6, 2023

Marilyn L. Barr (nee Tucker), age 90, of Wilton Twp., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 6, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Burton Barr, her daughters Linda (Joseph Zdziarski) Barr and Lori (Pete) Slattery, her grandchildren Kaylin (Sam) Barnes, Jake Slattery, Cheryl (Jon) Allen and...

Mar 5, 2023

Richard R. Ziervogel, age 93, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023, with loving family at his side. Survived by his children Karen (Bill Constant) Ziervogel, Donna (Robert) Mack, and David (Michelle) Ziervogel, his grandchildren Randy (Samantha) Ziska, Neil Ziska, Jenna (Josh Highbaugh) Ziska, Amber (Jeremy) Convoy, Barry (Toni) Eye, Vanessa Eye, Carl (Shanna) Balwierz, Stacy...

Feb 28, 2023

Frederick "Fred / Fritz" Marolewski, age 94, of Manhattan (formerly of Calumet City) passed away with family at his side on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

Fred is survived by his daughter Karen Nargis of Alva, FL, his son Paul Marolewski of Dyer, IN, his step-daughter Cheryl (Oz) De Paula of Manhattan, IL...

Feb 18, 2023

John S. Klimasara, of Manhattan formerly of Oak Forest, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Devoted husband to his surviving wife Marielana (nee Geer) Klimasara of 51 years; loving father to his children Amy (Ron) Cernauskas, Aaron Klimasara; Papa to his grandchildren Matthew and Adam; loving brother to Joseph...

Feb 18, 2023

Eugene W. "Bud" Barta Jr, age 69, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his daughter Megan, his niece Kelly Barta, many cousins and friends, and was Papa Bud to Avery.

Preceded in death by his parents Eugene W. Sr and Avis Barta and his...

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Ann Cochran, age 71, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her loving son Nathan Cochran, her grandchildren Hailey (Jason) Horn, Natalie Cochran and James Cochran, her siblings Lawrence (Antonette) Lee, Dr. Thomas D. (Deborah) Lee, Robert (Kimberly) Lee, Nancy Carroll, and Patricia...