Obituary Listing

May 13, 2026

Anthony James Lascola Sr. "Tony or Pops," age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Monee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Judith Lynne (née Wise), his children Susan (Elisabeth) Wallace, James Wallace, Michael Wallace, John (Natalie) Alfano, Jacqueline (David) Stone, and Anthony James (Stephanie) Lascola Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 14...

May 12, 2026

Kay F. Preuss, age 87 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on May 12, 2026. Survived by her loving children Kurt (Joan) Preuss, Scott (Sheila) Preuss, Frank Preuss, Paul Preuss, and Jennifer (Michael) Schmidt; grandchildren Christina (Mike), Kyle, Scott (Monica), Mark, Brian, Jack, Kimberly, Nicole, Kirsten, and Kaylie; great-grandchildren Eleanor, Scarlett, Madelyn, Maxwell, and Pierce; and...

May 12, 2026

Stephan Edward Ardan, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Steve was born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet on April 11, 1956, to his parents Joseph and Dolores Ardan. Steve has lived in Joliet his entire life. He loved fixing cars and started doing so...

May 9, 2026

Edward D. Palka, age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on May 9, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL after a long battle with cancer. Survived by his children Kristy (Jacob) Makaryk, Michael (Stacy) Palka, Karly (Stephen) Granko, Edward (Nicole) Palka, Kailyn (Nathan) Drewes, his daughter-in-law Natalie Palka, his siblings Cynthia Kravish, Kelly Bilek, April Miller, Robert Miller,...

May 7, 2026

Maria De Venuto, 83, of Manhattan, peacefully passed away on May 7th in Joliet. She was born on April 9, 1943 to Michele Tito and Rosaria Musto Tito in Ripacandida, Italy.

A woman who lived for her family in unwavering faith, she was the beloved wife of the late Tony De Venuto for 56 years; adored and...

May 5, 2026

Beloved Thomas J. Smith "T. Smith", age 53 of Manhattan, IL, passed away at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL on May 5, 2026. Survived by his siblings John Smith of Lockport, Colleen Smith of Chicago, and Timothy Smith of Carol Stream, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Roger W. and Marjorie (nee Riley)...

May 4, 2026

Charlene A. Surdey (nee Lingholm), age 93, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, on Monday, May 4, 2026, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Robert (Robin) Surdey and Lorie (Jeff) Burlison; her grandchildren Jason (Amanda), Erin (Kyle), Sean (Tammi), and Heather; her great-grandchildren Jasmine, Marie, Candace, and Evan; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Apr 13, 2026

Jon C. Cheney, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away after a long-time battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Monday, April 13, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Survived by his wife of 50 years Vicky (nee Anderson) Cheney, his children Aaron Cheney, Adam (Amber Russell) Cheney, the late Alexis (2024) (Duncan) Freer, and Austin (Ellen) Cheney, his grandchildren Elayna...

Apr 11, 2026

Carl John Utermark, loving husband, father, stepfather, and friend, passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 65. Survived by his wife Jennifer Utermark, sons Adam (Courtney) and David (Tanisha) Utermark, stepdaughter Megan Gassel, siblings Mary (John) Perham, Tom (Lynn) Utermark, Kathy Smith, Carola (Paul) Beemsterboer, Teresa (Paul) Mathews, Michael (Renee) Utermark and Kris (Jill) Utermark, many...

Apr 10, 2026

Betty Jean (Haynes) McCure, age 85 of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted children Barbara Backhus, Matthew McCure, and Scott (Jennifer) McCure, the father of her children Ronald (Fran) McCure, grandkids Emily (Brian) Benninghoff, Kurt (Milena) Backhus, Brett Backhus, Brandon, Timothy, and Ashley McCure,...

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)...