Obituary Listing

Jan 6, 2023

Alan Daniel Quinlan, age 59, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Valerie (nee Wynn) Quinlan, his children Mike (Mari) Pape, April (Nick) Goodwin, and Nick (Kim) Quinlan, his grandchildren Ethan Pape, Layla Pape, Connor Goodwin, Kinsley Goodwin, Collin Goodwin, Bryson...

Dec 28, 2022

June M. Merritt, nee Kaufman, age 93, of Elwood, formerly of Dolton, IL. Born May 29, 1929 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Loving wife of the late Russell A. Merritt (2009). Devoted mother of Michael (Janet) Merritt, Judy (Guy) Easoz, June (Bill) Hirschenberger, Jane (Don) Manning, and Russell (Gina) Merritt. Proud grandmother of 12: Michael (Katie),...

Dec 18, 2022

Kathryn "Kay" McGee (nee Haley) age 79, of Morris formerly from Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family and a beautiful Christmas tree. Survived by her children, William (Lynn Douglass-McGee) McGee, Jr., Robert McGee, Kathleen (Andrew Makela) McGee, and Margaret (Conn Newton) McGee, grandchildren, Liam Makela, William Newton, George...

Dec 13, 2022

Leila Haleem, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her fiancé, Andy Peterson, son, Caleb, mother, Linda Haleem, siblings, Adam (Rita) Haleem, JoAnna (Adam) Jennrich and Ali (Danae) Haleem, in-laws, Krista (TJ) Hansen, Alex Peterson, Mark (Lisa) Langusch, Beth and Jerome Peterson, and best friend, Jackie Bermingham....

Dec 10, 2022

Elizabeth L. Serne "Bette" (nee Scharlau), age 86, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Robert) Klein, Amy (Edward) Nudi, and Eileen Hansen, grandchildren, Christopher (Katherine), Nicholas, Jonathan, Kyle (Priscilla), Justin, Michael, James, Scott, Sydney, Taylor and Samantha, 10 great-grandchildren, and sister, Naomi Fell. Numerous nieces...

Dec 8, 2022

CAROLYN JEAN DOWNS

September 8, 1937 – December 8, 2022

Carolyn Jean Downs, age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Born in Fulton, IL, near the Mississippi River, she was the daughter of Marie and Cornelius Mooi.

Carolyn grew up in Oak Lawn, where she met the man of her dreams,...

Dec 2, 2022

Walter J. Waszak, age 72, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center with loving family at his side. Survived by his children; James (Crystal) Waszak, Patricia Waszak, Christy (James) Reid, Emily Waszak, Amanda (Scott) Peterson, Bradley (Krissy) Waszak, Bridgett (Jake) Hudson and Brandon Waszak, his grandchildren; Gabriel (Caleb), Walter III, Sophia, Alex,...

Dec 1, 2022

Charles Michael Lambert Jr "Chuck" "Mike", age 72, of Joliet passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Lightways Hospice Home with loving family at his side. He is survived by the love of his life, Faith (nee Peterson) Lambert, his daughters, Hope Anne Lipke and Cortney Lambert, his grandchildren, Hailey Anne Lipke and Cameron Charles Lipke, his...

Nov 27, 2022

Christine M. Sweedler, age 69, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 with loving family at her side. Survived by her children Angela (Greg Bush) Sweedler and Rick (Nicole Pasieta) Sweedler, her sisters Colleen (Jim) Perkins, Justine McNeil and Helene (Leonard) Seltzer and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen...

Nov 26, 2022

Daniel W. Thorpe, age 35, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly of an undetected heart condition on November 26, 2022, at his home. He is survived by his mother, Kelly (Bob) Bilek, father, William (Mary) Thorpe, siblings, Bill (Dana) Thorpe, Alex (Monika) Thorpe, Nick (Ashley) Thorpe, Jacob Bilek, Hannah Bilek, Colleen (Ryan) Gottardo, nieces and nephews, Dylan, Tristan, Nolan, Konrad,...

Nov 22, 2022

Lillian E. Dralle (nee Heath) age 91, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Alden Estates of Orland Park, IL. Survived by her son-in-law Don Dubbert, her grandchildren Duane (Alison) Dubbert, Dawn (Steve) Stawick, Dale (Arica) Dubbert, Anna (John) Miller and Benjamin Dralle, great grandchildren Micah, Jaina, Aiden, Christoph and Anja, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Nov 19, 2022

Travis M. Eich, age 33, of Rockford formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022. He is survived by his parents David and Kathleen (nee Britz) Eich, his brother Sean and numerous cousins and friends. Travis enjoyed the Chicago Bears, the Chicago White Sox and the Rockford Ice Hogs and he especially enjoyed fishing. Travis was...

Nov 11, 2022

Donald E. Gilleland, age 94, of Manhattan passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, November 11, 2022, at The Cottages of New Lenox. He is survived by his children, Donald Gilleland and Deborah (Walter) King, grandchildren, Jeffery Gilleland, Ashley (Patrick) Murphey, David King, and Victoria (Eric) Duttlinger, great-grandchildren, Raegan, Ayden, Dominick, Luca, Presley, Austin, Payton, Reagan,...

Nov 10, 2022

David Earl McGee, age 71 of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home. He is survived by his children, Mark McGee, Jason (Stephanie) McGee, Brandi (Nicole) McGee, grandchildren, Savanna, Isaac and Alivia McGee, Warren Avery and Jayden Mossberger, brother, Wallace William McGee and sister, Shirley Becker. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Dave is preceded...

Oct 31, 2022

Gene R. Behrens Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital with loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Florence (nee Mundo), children, Gene Behrens Jr., Amy (Dan) Kluk, granddaughter, Gabby Kluk, brothers, Jerry, Brett (Leslie) and sister-in-law, Patricia. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He...

Oct 28, 2022

William J. O'Hanley, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 with family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Gail (nee Luchansky), children, Michelle (Keith) Cardec and Todd (Elsie Schafer), grandchildren, Riley, Tyler and Autumn Cardec, brother, James (Rose) and sister, Judy Copia. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Bill is preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2022

Sandra K. Cooper (nee Barten), age 74, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edwin, step-children, Valerie Vorreyer and Wade (Eva) Cooper, grandchildren, Bobby Vorreyer, Eddie Vorreyer and Lorenzo Cooper, brother Dick (Linda) Barten, sisters, Donna (Danny) Geiss and Debbie Barten-South, brother-in-law, Lee Yunker, numerous nieces and nephews...

Oct 11, 2022

Daniel P. Williams, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Florida. He is survived by his sisters, Mary, Susie, Katy, and Peg. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Bernice (Bea) and Everett (Bud) Williams, and brothers, Joe and Ed. Dan was an easy-going, affable man who made friends easily throughout his life. He loved...

Sep 30, 2022

Jeanette E. Gilleland (nee Scarth), age 91 of Manhattan passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, September 30, 2022, at The Cottages, New Lenox. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, her children Donald Gilleland and Deborah (Walter) King, grandchildren Jeffery Gilleland, Ashley (Patrick) Murphey, David King, and Victoria (Eric) Duttlinger, great grandchildren...

Sep 30, 2022

Scott N. Wielgus, age 64, of Manhattan passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Peggy (nee Misunas) Wielgus, his children Dustin (Ria) Wielgus and Jason (Magen) Wielgus, his grandchildren Liliana, Everett, Bennett, Ford and Elodie, his siblings Pamela (Eugene) Kwon and Karen Wielgus, his...