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Rosemary Chellios
Nov 12, 2021
Rosemary Chellios (nee VanDyke), age 90, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. She is survived by her children, Sheila Perkins, Danny (Lynn) Chellios, and Roseann (Tracy) Johnson. She is also survived by Bill (Donna) Chellios, Weslie VanDyke, Glen VanDyke, Jerry Skineotis, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband...
Renee Newton
Nov 11, 2021
Renee Newton, "Aunt Renee" was a wonderful woman that was loved and cherished by her family and friends. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, Godmother, and sister. Renee was born February 9th, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She spent most of her days living in Mokena with her loving husband, Larry Newton and his two children. Through her journey of life,...
Bill
Nov 8, 2021
McGee, William Earl, called "Bill" by friends and family, passed away November 8, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl McGee and Ruth McGee (nee Thorpe), and his sister Patricia Baker (nee McGee). William was born in Oak Lawn, IL, and spent his early years in the Englewood neighborhood before moving with his family to Joliet, Illinois where he...
Stephen S. Sartore
Oct 29, 2021
Stephen S. Sartore, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Illinois Veterans Home, in Manteno, IL. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Loretta (nee Davis) Sartore, his children Patti (Larry) Cludray, Ricky (Kim) Yates, and Tammi Kestel. His grandchildren, Jessica (Dustin) Roberts, Adam Kestel (Mallory), Tana Kestel, Tammy (Steve) Platek and Tracy...
Donald J. Esposito
Oct 27, 2021
Donald J. Esposito, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. He is survived by his children Mary Elizabeth Esposito, Christine Esposito, Matthew Esposito, Catherine (Christopher) Vitton, , John (Kathy) Esposito, Karen (Ken) Levi and Mark (Tracy) Esposito, grandchildren Amanda Pirtle, Lauren Pirtle, Ronnie Hauhe, Nicholas Pecoraro, Patrick Potter, Genevieve Esposito, Hannah...
Mindy S. Evans-Williams
Oct 20, 2021
Mindy S. Evans-Williams, age 58, of Manhattan passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Silver Cross Hospital with family at her side. Survived by her daughter McKenna Williams, her siblings Mickey (Kevin) O'Connor, Blane (Denise) Evans, Melissa (John) Wilder, Stacy (Jim-2011) Nietfeldt, Brad (Patti) Evans, Andrea (Jimbo) Roberts and Shawn (Jessica) Evans, 18 nieces and nephews, 12 great nieces...
Joan Kordt
Oct 14, 2021
Joan Kordt (nee Wallace) age 85, passed away peacefully in her home in Reddick on October 14, 2021. Surivived by her loving husband of 63 years William "Bill" Kordt, her children Bill (Kathy) Kordt and Laura (Robert) Cron, her brother Bill (Mariam) Wallace, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William and...
Janet B. Darlinger
Oct 3, 2021
Janet B. Darlinger (nee Niemann), age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 with family by her side at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, John, sister-in-law, Rose (Gary) Adkins, brother-in-law, Fred (Carol) Darlinger, and sister-in-law Dorothy Furzey. Nephews Gary (Cathy) Adkins Jr., Thomas Adkins, Eric (Gwen) Darlinger, Steven (Allison) Darlinger and special...
Virginia Knick
Sep 21, 2021
Virginia Knick, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully in Longmont, CO at the age of 93. Mom was born and raised in Chicago. Throughout her life, she was a devout Catholic and adored the Virgin Mary. As a girl, she loved to dance and sing. She later recalled that her "dance card was always full", and she...
Flattie
Sep 16, 2021
Marlin Flatt "Flattie", age 86, of Wilton Center, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Riverside Hospital, Kankakee. He is survived by his loving children Connie (Doug) Koehn, Joseph Flatt, and Judy (Larry) Tierney, his grandchildren Michele Koehn, Stephen (Stephanie) Koehn, Jackie King, Megan (Becca West) Flatt, Emily Tierney and Sarah Tierney, seven great grandchildren, his sisters Donna (Bill)...
Elia C. Hunt
Sep 15, 2021
Elia C. Hunt (nee Mathy), age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. She is survived by her loving husband Kellogg "Kelly" Hunt, son Steve (Katie) Hunt, daughters Michelle (Andy) Cramer and Beth Rios, grandchildren Cody (Tori) Hunt, Jake and Jessie Cramer, Bryan (Leah) Stopka and Lindsay Stopka, two great-grandchildren Brody and...
Marilyn D. Thompson
Sep 11, 2021
Marilyn Thompson (nee Craig), age 97, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Gregory) Bauman and Beverly Hammond, numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Good friend Frank Guerra also survives. Marilyn is preceded in death by her loving husband Alton, parents Elmer...
Kimberly E. Huisman
Sep 8, 2021
Kimberly E. Huisman (Moore), age 38, of Manhattan formerly of Crestwood, was taken from this life all too soon on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn. Kim leaves behind her loving husband of 10 years, Drew Huisman, children Kenzie and Shawn, parents Terrence and Elizabeth (Connolly) Moore, sister Colleen (Scott) Powell, brother Dan (Amanda) Moore, nieces...
Tami
Sep 6, 2021
Tamara Lynn Wyss (Wilebski) age 54, of Gardner passed away on September 6, 2021, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Survived by her loving husband Bradley Wyss Sr., her children Hannah, Bradley Jr., and Madison, her mother Linda Wilebski and her brothers Bradford and Jason Wilebski. Preceded in death by her father Lawrence Wilebski. Tami attended Lemont Township High...
Roger W. Younghusband
Sep 1, 2021
Roger W. Younghusband, age 84 of Wilton Twp, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side. Born July 21, 1937, in Joliet, he was the son of Harry and Gretchen (nee Themes) Younghusband. Roger was a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1955. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. Roger received...
Elbert R. Norris
Aug 28, 2021
Elbert "Roy" Norris, age 85, of Joliet, passed peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He is survived by two daughters Catherine (Steve) Parks and Sandra (Franklin) Forsythe, two sons Timothy (Michelle) and Jeffrey (Kathy), six grandchildren; Stephen (Jackie), Gina "B", Kristin, Katelyn (Jon), Jessica (Scott) and Jesse, six great grandchildren; Alex, Kacie,...
Cecelia Marie Mundt
Aug 22, 2021
Cecelia M. Mundt (nee Gallagher) age 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home in Wilton Twp. with family at her side. She is survived by her children, Alan (Marty) Mundt, Ed (Fiancé Debbie Sanderson) Mundt, and Marlene (Tim) Murray, grandchildren, Julie (Nick) Nichols, Laurie (Brian) Devlin, Jodie (Megan) Mundt, Luke Mundt and Ryan (Brianna) Murray,...
Larry Wayne Bradley
Aug 22, 2021
Larry Bradley, age 80 of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his daughters, Geri (Susanne) Johnson and Toni (Scott) Kashin, stepchildren, Joy (Dan) Werfelman and Ronald (Dawn) Avitt, grandchildren, Destiny (Tony Reeder) Eymer, William Griffin, Alyssa Kashin, James Kashin, step grandchildren, Myrila Avitt and Ashley Werfelman,...
Janet C. Welke
Aug 18, 2021
Janet C. Welke (nee Braun), age 81, of Manhattan formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years Charles W. Welke, Sr., her children Cheryl (Gary) O'Toole, Charles (Evelyn) Welke and Rose (Jeff) Beebe, her grandchildren Taren O'Toole, Kile (Laura) O'Toole, Carlie (Hugo) Pacheco, Charles (Leslie) Welke...
Michael R. Eckhart
Aug 15, 2021
Michael Raymond Eckhart, age 58, of Mesa, AZ, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in San Diego, CA on August 15, 2021. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Tina M. (Garland) Eckhart. Loving brother-in-law to Deb Gollick, Daria (Greg) Mace, Christine (Scott) Ellerbrock, Mary Alice (Grant Weber), Martinez, Jean Ann (Jeff) Meyerhoff. Loving brother to sisters...
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