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...
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...
