Obituary Listing

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...

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)...