Obituary Listing

Sep 26, 2022

Jack A. Lee, age 82, of Elwood passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Arcadia Care Center, Morris, IL. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Susanne (nee Delaney) Lee, his children Terri (Ralph) Papesh, Nikki (Nick) Skiniotes, Danielle (Matthew) Walsh and Jeb Lee, grandchildren Ross (Jacki) Papesh, Morgen (Alex) Africa, Brad Skiniotes, John...

Sep 25, 2022

Eileen Marie DiMiele (nee Kinsella), age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with her loving family at her side at Bickford of Tinley Park. She is survived by her children Rosario J. DiMiele and John V. (Linda) DiMiele, grandchildren, Liz and Marshall DiMiele and great-grandson, Finn. Preceded in death by her parents James and Kathleen Kinsella, her...

Sep 16, 2022

Arthur D. Offerman "Dave", age 85, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn (nee Carlson) of 64 years, children, Michelle, Paul (Chris), William (Lisa), Mary (Charles) Tatroe and Marilyn (Mike) Bennett, numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren, sister, Maureen (Bob) Feeney, brothers, Jerry (Lori) and Frank...

Sep 16, 2022

Golletz, Victor and Barbara

Victor H. Golletz, age 87, of Country Club Hills, IL, died Saturday, August

20, 2022 at River Crossing of Alton, IL. His wife, Barbara, preceded him in

death on January 25, 2022 at River Crossing of Edwardsville, IL.

Victor was born June 14, 1935 and grew up...

Sep 7, 2022

Beverly J. Brooks (nee Ward), age 94, of Manhattan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet, IL. Survived by her daughter Gayle (Joe) Strmec, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Dwayne C. Brooks (1989), her parents, Thomas M. Ward (1966), Gladys I. Ward (1982) and one brother Warren...

Sep 5, 2022

Donna L. Windberg (nee Shaffer), age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her loving partner of 13 years, Gary Ellinger, sons, Carson (Lisa) Meade III and Charles "Brian" (Deborah) Atkins, grandchildren, Caiden, Charlie and Alex, brother, Harvey Shaffer, nieces, Sherry Dahman and Dawn Willochell and nephews, Nathan Edds, Todd...

Sep 3, 2022

Margaret Mary Bosse "Marge", age 97, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Dwight, IL. She is survived by her children William (Joni) Bosse, Mary Louise (Russ) Schuch and John (Diane) Bosse, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Frances Kestel,...

Aug 23, 2022

Hilbert "John" Siemsen Jr. "Blacktop", age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home. Survived by his brothers Edward W. (Patricia) Siemsen Sr. and Theodore (Kathy) Siemsen, his nieces and nephews Edward S. Siemsen, Shawn Siemsen, Patrick H. (Irma) Siemsen, Michael (Chuy) Siemsen, Bradley (Laura) Siemsen, Mark (Katie) Siemsen, Jennifer (Nick) Rodgers and numerous great nieces...

Aug 22, 2022

Thomas R. Leonhardt-Blatti, age 29, of Manhattan, passed away suddenly. Survived by his parents, Joseph Blatti and Nicole (nee Carlson) Blatti, children, Anthony and Braiden Blatti, siblings, Ashley Blatti, Stephanie (Alfredo Montoya) Blatti, nieces and nephews, Angelo, Arsenio, Armani, Alexandria, Nicholas, Mariah and Cyrena, grandmothers, Marian Sellin and Adrienne Carlson, uncles, Doug (Kathy) Blatti and Jeff Carlson, aunt, Kelly (Dave)...

Aug 19, 2022

Sharon L. Brown (nee Gray), age 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her children, Deborah Norris, Robert (Catherine) Brown, Christy (Anthony) Rizzuto, Michael (Kim) Brown, grandchildren, Beth Norris, Steven Norris, Michele Aspan, Brian Brown, Taylor Rizzuto, Nicholas Rizzuto, Kaylee Brown, Ryan Brown, Jackson Brown, nine great-grandchildren...

Aug 16, 2022

Judith L. Christensen (nee Doyle), age 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her fiancé of 13 years, Mark Holt, children, Tammy Misura, Jerry (Karri) Neeley, Samantha Neeley, Jennifer (Fred) Yanez, grandchildren, Michael and Christina Misura, Jeremy and Amber Neeley, Ashlee, Freddy, Leah and Devin Yanez, brother, Richard Saunders,...

Aug 16, 2022

Trisha E. Brown, age 46, of Bourbonnais, passed away unexpectedly of complications of a stroke on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago. Trisha was survived by her living mother Sharon (nee Gray) Brown who subsequently passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, her sweet son Jackson Brown, devoted siblings Deborah Norris, Robert (Catherine) Brown, Christy (Anthony)...

Aug 13, 2022

Yvonne "Vonnie" J. Osmus, age 88, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, with family at her side. She is survived by her children Karen (James) Gentile and Kevin Osmus, grandsons Ryan Gentile and Chuckie Gentile, sisters-in-law Betty Herbst and Judy Bunte, goddaughter Stephanie Lund and nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Aug 13, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Jean Quitman, 71, of Channahon, IL. Jean passed away on August 13, 2022, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born July 9, 1951, in Evanston, IL, Jean is the daughter of the late Richard Quitman and the late Marian Quintus. Jean is survived by her brothers David and Paul (Vicki), as well as...

Aug 10, 2022

Karen S. Glester (nee Maertin), age 69 of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Survived by her loving children Kristi (Adam) Capelli and Michael (Kelly) Glester, grandsons Josh and Luke Glester, siblings George (Ronnie) Maertin and Diane (William) Moncrief, nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents George and Agnes (nee Kuliak) Maertin and...

Aug 10, 2022

Robert "Bob" James Riley, age 85, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born January 19, 1937, in Joliet and grew up in Manhattan. Bob attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Manhattan and Joliet Catholic High. Robert worked as a salesman at numerous businesses in the Joliet area including Polk Brothers, Turk Furniture, Frank Kane Motors, and Barton...

Aug 2, 2022

Jean C. Bisping (nee Moser), age 88, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, with loving family at her side. She is survived by her children, Richard (Carrie), Janeane (Cyril) Maticic, Debra (Jeff) Benson, Bev Bee, grandchildren, Christine (Jason) Einsporn, Holly (Keith) Duvall, Tracy and Rachel Bisping, Christopher (Courtney) Cabeen, Melanie Tindle, and Heidi Frank, Elizabeth (Rob)...

Jul 28, 2022

Lawrence G. Schmidt, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 28. 2022, with loving family at his side. He is survived by his dear wife of 60 years, Hester (nee Cruise), children, Judith (David) Cullen, Anita (Mark) Barton, Laura (Rich) Schmidt, Clara (Alan) Brown, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Margaret Kanne, Francis Knowles and brother-in-law, Bob Zusag. Numerous nieces and...

Jul 23, 2022

Kenneth J. Gould, age 86, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 66 years Vanette (nee Lennon), his children Mark (Lori) Gould, Lynn (Jim) Samalea, Michelle Hartseil, Brett (Jackie) Gould, Erik "Ponny" (Randal Engelmann) Gould, Erin (Mark) Mynatt, his grandchildren Kellen Gould, Kyleigh...

Jul 20, 2022

William E. Voigt, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Voigt (nee Altgilbers), children, Dorothy, Patty (Sean) Hannigan, Michael (Mary), Mary Ann (Eric) Scharpf, grandchildren, Colleen (AJ) Kay, Kelsey Hannigan, Lauren and Carter Voigt, Randall and Karen...