Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 12, 2023

John David Fox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Tammy (nee Schroder) Fox, his stepchildren Jillian Corbin, Alexander (Julie) Szepelak and Kyle Szepelak; siblings Gilbert "Ed" (Helen) Fox, Joan (Elwynne) Welsh, James (Debbie) Fox, Lori (Dave) Brusich, Paul (Roxann) Fox and Larry (Kris) Fox; grandchildren Gianna,...

Feb 9, 2023

Carol Ann Darlinger (nee Kelchner) age 73, of Manhattan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Frederick Darlinger, her children Eric (Gwenn) Darlinger and Steve (Alison) Darlinger, her grandchildren Jake, Rachel, Deven, Lilly and Jesse, her...

Feb 9, 2023

Betty Hansen of Manhattan, passed away peacefully this week surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1933, Betty grew up in Morris and was married to Sherman Hansen for over 55 years before he preceded her in death. Survived by her son Lee (Cindy) Hansen, Larry (Mandy) Hansen, grandchildren JoAnne (Matt) Smith, Korin (Dan) Matter, and Steven Hansen, great...

Feb 8, 2023

Herschel E. Bird "Pete", age 85, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Madeline Bird (nee Riley), his children Daniel (Jamie) Bird, David (Patty-2013) Bird, Dean (Christine) Bird, Donald (Dawn) Bird, Susan (Joe) Bird, grandchildren Danielle (Todd) Hepworth,...

Feb 4, 2023

Pablo "Paul" Dementro Moreno, age 74, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Survived by his loving family; son, Ronald Kieskowski of Joliet, daughters, Rochelle (Danny) Vance of Iowa, Jamie (Will) Markunas of Frankfort, and Jacqueline Moreno of Marshall, grandchildren, Justin, Brianna, Kileigh, Anthony, Adam, Savanah, Grace, Ava and Alexis, sister, Maryian Blatti-Sellin,...

Feb 1, 2023

LaVerne I. Byrne, age 88, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Lightways Hospice with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted children Rose Mary (Robert) Reinke, Mark Byrne, Catherine Peterson and JoAnn (James) Marshall, her grandchildren Michael Hibbs, Stephen Byrne, Jacquelyn Miller, Elijah Miller, Jessie Marshall and Jenna Marshall, her...

Feb 1, 2023

Susan "Susie" Prieboy Rahe passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Susie is survived by her father, Arthur Prieboy Sr., siblings, Arthur "A.J."(Colleen) Prieboy Jr., Michael Prieboy and sister, Joni (Brian) Osterman, nephews, Leo Prieboy and David Osterman, nieces, Jillian (Marty) Deaville, Rebecca (Christopher) Johnson and Mary Osterman. Preceded in death by...

Jan 26, 2023

Alice I. Wilson (nee Drout), age 96 of Channahon formerly of Elwood, passed away peacefully with her loving granddaughter Allison at her side on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph, Joliet. She is survived by her daughter Carol Allison, son-in-law John Coldwater, grandchildren Jeff Chelini, Allison Stipanovich, Johnny (Julie) Coldwater, Angela (Chris) Pease, great grandchildren Lexus (Tom...

Jan 17, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" P. Krop, age 77, of Richton Park passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Geri (nee Jones) Krop, his sons Matthew Krop and Doug (Katie) Krop. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Irene Krop and his sister Judi Foltin. Larry was a graduate...

Jan 16, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Raymond Becker, age 55, of Park Forest, passed way after a long battle with COPD on Monday, January 16, 2023, at University of Chicago Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted daughter Megan (Michael) Koszela, grandchildren Charlotte and Sawyer Koszela, his siblings Jay Becker, Frank (Bridget) Becker, Debi Parsons, Pat Jordan, Madonna Nunez,...

Jan 15, 2023

Pete Stipanovich Jr., age 81 of Wilmington formerly of Elwood, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Pete is survived by his children Sara (Todd) McKinney, Tedd (Connie) Stipanovich and John (Kristea) Stipanovich, grandchildren, Clare McKinney, Grace McKinney, Lexus Stipanovich (Tom Younker), Lauren Larsen, Ashleigh Larsen,...