Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2026

Mary Belle Thompson Denewellis, age 72 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at home with her loving husband by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Denewellis and her loving daughter Kristea (John) Stipanovich. She is also survived by her grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud of, Isabella, Nathan,...

Apr 4, 2026

Sandra L. Cochran (nee Thornton), age 79, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, Joliet with her loving family at her side. Survived by her daughter Michelle (Bruce) Melhorn, her "other" daughter Amy Wilson-Burgess, her siblings Roger (Marge) Thornton, Shirley Clement, and Larry (Rita) Thornton, and numerous nieces, nephews...

Mar 29, 2026

William "Billy" Joseph Pirc

June 22, 1961 – March 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Joseph Pirc, who died on March 29, 2026, at the age of 64, at Amita St. Joe's Hospital in Joliet, after a brief battle with cancer.

Billy was born...

Mar 27, 2026

Ann Bridget White (nee Dooley), best known as Nancy, age 71 of Manhattan, IL, was born in Evergreen Park, IL on September 9, 1954, and passed away on March 27, 2026 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. She was a loving wife to her husband Rob White and is also survived by her son Matthew (Lisa) Ramos,...

Mar 26, 2026

Gordon F. Richards, Jr., age 71 of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife Margaret Richards (nee Caliban) of over 43 years, children Gordon F. Richards III and Samantha Richards, grandchildren Benjamin and Adalee, siblings Joy Richards, Dawn (Gerry) Shanahan, and Noel Richards, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Mar 26, 2026

Christopher (Chris) Rusin, age 68, of Evergreen Park, passed away on March 26, 2026, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle against chemo-resistant cancer.

Chris will be remembered as a devoted partner, dad, papa, and friend. He shared 25 loving years with his partner, Marita Collins, whose companionship meant so much to him.

He...

Mar 26, 2026

William "Bill" M. Kujawa, age 80, of Manhattan formerly of Burbank, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 58 years Teresa "Terri" (nee Pastiak), his son Jonas (Jill) Kujawa, his grandchildren Hunter, Ethan, Kaylee and Cody, the last known relative of his side...

Mar 22, 2026

Gerald J. Vanderhyden "Jerry", age 86 of Elwood, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith "Edie" Vanderhyden (nee Lee), whom he married on October 10, 1959, his children Peggy Mandac, Brenda (Mike) Medlin, Linda Vanderhyden, and Janet Vanderhyden, grandchildren Jason (Lisa) Mandac,...

Mar 18, 2026

Lee William Brockman, age 76 of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Spring Creek Nursing Home and Rehab after reuniting with all his loved ones. Survived by his daughter Corey (John) Paoletti, brother Scott (Glenda) Brockman, stepdaughter Christina (Bob) Caprio, fiancée Irene "Renee" Keagle as well as her loving family (including many bonus grandkids), and...

Mar 10, 2026

Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Herbst, age 102, of Ranch Oaks in Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her children Thomas E. (Diana) Herbst, Kathleen M. (Thomas) Robinson and Richard A. (Paula) Herbst. Her grandchildren Jeffrey J. Herbst, Cynthia J. (James) Hudetz, Tanya M. (Joseph)...

Feb 10, 2026

Jeffrey S. Cross, age 56, of Manhattan passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 unexpectedly at his home. He is survived by his mother Drena (nee Carnahan) Cross, his daughters Kylie (Christopher) Lehpamer and Payton Cooley, his siblings Kristen Cross and Kenneth Cross Jr. and his nieces and nephew Erik Cross, Emili Cross and Ryann Hughes. Preceded in death...

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara Lynn Toepper was born in Blue Island, IL, on November 4th, 1944, and was the second daughter of Frederick and Margaret Uthe of Manhattan, IL. On April 24th, 1965, she married Richard Toepper, the love of her life. Together, they raised five children: Julie Ouwenga (Ron) of Bourbonnais, IL; Jon Toepper (Sue) of Manteno, IL; Jori Toepper of...

Feb 9, 2026

James P. Baskerville died Monday, February 9 at home in Manhattan. Born March 14, 1944, Jim was a lifelong farmer, raising grains, hay, and cattle. The son of Walter and Elsie Kestel Baskerville, he and his sisters grew up on the family farm that his grandfather purchased in 1892. Jim married Mary Whitler in 1981, and they...

Feb 8, 2026

William Elmer Hicks, age 96, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 77 years Dolores "Dolly" (nee Sully) Hicks, his son Jeffrey (Rebecca) Hicks, and his sister Betty (Donald) Crabbe. Preceded in death by...

Feb 7, 2026

Beverly J. Macarthy, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Frankfort, IL. Survived by her children Dennis (Chris) Macarthy, Debbie (Larry) Miller, Frank Macarthy, Jon (Cindy) Macarthy and Karen (Mark) Ogorzalek, 12 grandchildren Heather, Kiersten (Kevin), Sean (Melissa), Kevin, Michael (Kelsey), Philip (Taylor), Frank (Cristina), Kyra, Scott (Haley), Ryan and Patrick, 9 great grandchildren Sierra...

Feb 6, 2026

Britney Ann Doyle, age 37, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of nine years, Patrick Doyle; her three beloved daughters, Abigail Doyle, Alaina Doyle, and Alexa Doyle; her father-in-law, Kevin (Patricia) Doyle; her mother-in-law, Deborah (Frank) Cogswell; her brother, Larry Kucera; her sister-in-law, Nicole...

Feb 5, 2026

Judith G. Fitzgerald (nee Briese), fondly known as Judy, age 86 of Manhattan, passed away surrounded with the peace and love of her family at her side on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She is survived by her children Lynn (Dan) Chellios, Karen (Steve) Chellios, Kelly Patterson, Jacki (Pat) Reilly, and John (Jennifer) Fitzgerald, her grandchildren Eric Chellios, Stacie (Ryan)...

Feb 2, 2026

Lorraine P. McGill, age 93 of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, with her family at her side. Survived by her children Ed (Carlene) McGill, Jim McGill, and Kim (Rick) Austin, grandchildren Lisa (Jorge) Arroyo, Stacey (Donnie) Graff, Kristen (Steve Vingua) McGill, Mark McGill, Zak (Mili Cadena) McGill, Kate (Jason) Jeka, and...

Jan 17, 2026

Ronald L. Duranto, age 94 of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his four daughters Lynn (Scott) Traser of Macomb, IL, Elizabeth (Ronald Sr.) Vanderhyden of Diamond, IL, Mary Susan (Thomas) Fisher of Noblesville, IN, and Amy Joanne (Anthony) Brandolino of Braidwood, IL, his son John Charles (Amy)...

Jan 15, 2026

Makenna Marie Maurisak, age 24 of Manhattan, IL, passed away on January 15th, 2026. Though she left this world far too soon, she leaves behind an indelible mark on those lucky enough to have met her and a more beautiful world for those who hadn't.

Kenna was a beloved daughter to Kelly and Randy. She was an...