Timothy U. Thomason
Jan 21, 2022
Timothy U. Thomason, age 36, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022. Survived by his mother Judy Beth Cook, his siblings Andy Moreno and Holly (Jacob) Jaynes, his nieces Parker and Everlie Jaynes, aunts Barbara Jean Daugherty, Nedra (Bill) McGee, and Kathy Livingston, special cousin Denise (Jim) Ellis and numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...
Mary Beth Esposito
Jan 20, 2022
Mary Beth Esposito, age 63, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Alden Estates of Naperville. Survived by her husband Anthony Esposito, daughter Gina Esposito, sister Angela Ott, brothers Scott Jordan, Randy Jordan, and Cal Jordan. Preceded in death by her parents Sue and Roy Jordan and her brother Rodney Jordan. Mary was a member of Manhattan...
David M. Johnston
Jan 14, 2022
David M. Johnston, age 71, of Plainfield, IN, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He survived by his children, David, Daniel, Dennis and Carrie, brother, George, sister, Mary Ellen and 9 grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. David was preceded in death by his parents, David J. and Mary Johnston (nee Naughton) (Mary was a US and Irish...
Rocco "Rocky" Legato
Jan 14, 2022
Rocco "Rocky" Legato, age 57, passed away peacefully at his home with best friends at his side on Friday, January 14, 2022. He is survived by his son, Rocco and daughter, Randie Legato, three grandchildren, sister, Roxanne (Dennis) Vincent, nieces, Melina, Taylor and Hunter Vincent, nephew, Jeremy Vincent, great friends, Rochelle, Jim, John, Debbie and Charity along with his faithful...
Patricia J. Samuelson
Jan 14, 2022
Patricia "Pat" J. Samuelson (nee Schneider), age 80, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, with family by her side. She is survived by her son, Gregg (Felicia) Samuelson, daughter, Lisa Samuelson, grandchildren, Michael and Krystopher Schmake-Samuelson and sister, Diane Toczek. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Pat is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Calvin, son,...
David J. Burns
Jan 11, 2022
David J. Burns, age 61, of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He is survived by his children, Tammy (Steve) Platek, Tracy (Dave) Rymarcsuk, Tana Kestel, grandchildren, Scott, Ashley and Emma Platek, Hailey and Madison Rymarcsuk, brothers Bob and Mike (Sue), sister, Lisa Burns and his faithful canine companion Sadie. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Dave is...
Beverly J. Vargocko
Jan 10, 2022
Beverly J. Vargocko (nee Winkler), age 93, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Kimberlee Harris of Wisconsin, Kathleen (Joseph) Wilda of Manhattan, grandchildren, Joseph Harris, Cortney Bertrand, Cahryssa Coldwater, Joseph Wilda, Seth Wilda and brother, Warren (Betty) Winkler of Joliet. Beverly is preceded...
Erlene J. Crater
Jan 6, 2022
Erlene J. Crater (nee Lyme), age 89, of Minooka, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She is survived by her children, Dave (Sandra) Crater, Evalene "Evie" (Frank) Rowley, Larry (Tracy) Crater, grandchildren, David (Tamme) Crater, Kurt (Jenn) Crater, Jeff (Jennifer) Crater, Mandy (Dwight) Larson, Joe (Amy) Duvrovich, Rachel (Kent) Bearden, Matthew Jones, Frank Jr. (Brittney) Rowley, John (Masha) Rowley,...
Kathleen C. Coyle
Jan 5, 2022
Kathleen C. Coyle (nee Mooers), age 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gregory Coyle Sr., son, Gregory (Lisa), grandchildren, Christopher (Tiffany) and Katlyn, sister, Wendy Mooers and best friend of 53 years, Patty Conley. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents Erwin and Carol...
Carl "Denny" Becker
Jan 3, 2022
Carl "Denny" Becker, age 80, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Shirley Becker (nee McGee), children, Tony (Mandy) Becker and Kris (Stephanie) Becker, stepchildren, Dana (Jeff) Blatti and Cynthia (Nick) Adams, grandchildren, Emma and Ella Becker, Nathan and Ava Becker and step grandchildren, Cora, Logan, and...
Lorraine Cole
Dec 27, 2021
Lorraine Cole was born on October 25, 1940 in Linefork, KY. She was the daughter of late Lem and Minnie Smith. Survived by one brother, Harold Smith and two sisters Mary Sue Ison and Shirley McKnight, son, Dale Cole of FL, daughters Deborah Lamb of TN, Bonnie (Joi Dubin) Cole of FL, Donna (Bryan) Fabian of TX, Jennifer Jackson of...
Antonio "Tony" R. Moreno
Dec 21, 2021
Antonio "Tony" R. Moreno, age 76, of Des Plaines, IL formerly of Manhattan, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Maryian Blatti-Sellin, brother, Paul Moreno, nieces, Kelly (Dave) Andrew, Shelly (Danny) Vance, Jamie (Will) Markunas, Jackie Moreno, nephews, Doug Blatti Jr., Joe Blatti, John Tromp, Michael (Andrea) Tromp, Kevin (Sonja) Tromp, Ron Kieskowski, great-nieces,...
William "Bill" Roberts
Dec 15, 2021
William "Bill" Roberts, age 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on December 15, 2021. Survived by his best friend and life partner Dr. Lee Cera, his children Joshua (Susan) Roberts, Rachel (Bryan) Gallagher, and Zachary (Monica) Roberts, his grandchildren Reid, Andrew and Chase Roberts, Grace and John Gallagher and Charles, Abigail and Eleanor Roberts,...
John W. Bencsik
Dec 14, 2021
John W. Bencsik, age 61, of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home. John leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years Carrie (nee Estes), his devoted children Christopher (Becca) Bencsik, Cara (Matt) Benner and Becca (Bradley) Bass, his adoring grandchildren Emmy and Ellie Bencsik and Luke and Sawyer Benner, his brother...
Nicholas K. Connery
Dec 11, 2021
We mournfully announce the passing of Nicholas K. Connery, 28, of Fullerton, CA. Nicholas passed away on December 11th, 2021. Nicholas was born on August 9th, 1993 in Joliet, IL. The Connery family stayed in New Lenox, IL for 18 years until relocating to Downers Grove, IL. Nicholas attended Lincoln-Way Central High School and went on to attend Millikin University,...
Dolores M. Lorenzetti
Dec 9, 2021
Dolores "Ma" M. Lorenzetti (nee Reiniche), age 95, left this world peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home. She is survived by her children; Mike (Sue), Lynn (Dale Ebert), Carla, Carlo "Buddy" (Sue), Tom (Vince Sepeda), Jimmy (Samantha Jewell), grandchildren; Julie, Billy (Kim), Johnny (Michelle), Julie (Manny Navarro), Stephanie, Tommy, Nick, Tony and 11 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and...
Jay Charles Chandler
Dec 5, 2021
Jay C. Chandler, age 68, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years Deborah (Dunivant) Chandler and his daughter Shannon Chandler. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Irene (Lemons) Chandler, his parents-in-law Robert and June Dunivant and his brother-in-law Bobby Dunivant. Jay...
Jim
Dec 3, 2021
James Raymond Murdie "Jim" was loved and adored by his family and friends. He was a kind and generous man who never hesitated to do anything for anyone. Jim was born on February 7th 1957, in Joliet and lived in Wilton Center for nearly his whole life, excluding a few years living in Wilmington in the 1980's. He spent his...
Mary "Denise" Mcnicholas
Nov 22, 2021
Mary Denise McNicholas, nee Owens, 91, born in Chicago, the oldest of two children of the late Thomas Joseph and Mary Agnes Owens, nee Madigan, passed away peacefully in her home in New Lenox on November 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Denise was the beloved wife of Michael for almost 40 years, loving mother of Mary...
Franklin J. Forsythe
Nov 13, 2021
Forsythe, Franklin J., age 97, late of New Lenox and formerly of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, with family by his side. Survived by his wife Emily (nee Hollingsworth) of 74 years, 4 sons, John (Sally), Patrick (Dorothy), Franklin II (Sandy), Daniel (Christine), daughter-in-law Jacqueline, 8 grandsons, 8 granddaughters, 25 great-grandsons, 23 great granddaughters, 1 great-great grandson...
