Phyllis M. Bernhard
Jun 24, 2021
Phyllis M. Bernhard, nee Stukel, age 96, late of Manhattan, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Our Lady of Angels Home in Joliet. She is survived by one daughter Donna Jagmin of Frankfort, three sons: John (Mary) of Manhattan, Richard of New Lenox, and Thomas (Joyce) of Columbia City, IN, four grandsons, three granddaughters, five great grandchildren, one...
Virginia Lorraine Hannigan
Jun 20, 2021
Virginia Lorraine Hannigan (nee Durkin)) age 95, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 with her family at her side. Survived by her children Janice (Michael) Colin, Kevin (Claudia) Hannigan, Sean (Patricia) Hannigan, grandchildren Katie, Bridget, Jim, Patrick, Brian, Colleen and Kelsey, and great grandchildren Caeden, Shaelie, Heidi, Brianna, Teddy, Abby, Patrick, Leah, Kevin,...
Joseph L. Cheshareck
Jun 16, 2021
Joseph Louis Cheshareck, "Joe", age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Karen (nee Anderson) at his side. Joe is survived by his three children Lea (Arman) Qalhashahi, Jo (Nathan) Riggle and Gordon Cheshareck, his grandchildren June and Henry Riggle, his brother Michael Cheshareck, and numerous...
Elizabeth Catherine Goodwin
Jun 10, 2021
Elizabeth C. (nee Branchaw) Goodwin "Betty" "Betka" Age 86 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 10, 2021 after a long battle with Lymphoma. Survived by her loving children, Mark (Dolly-deceased) Goodwin, Susan (Larry) Coyle, Kathleen (James) Mahoney, and David (Kerry) Goodwin. Betty was a devoted grandmother to ten grandchildren, Sean,...
Geraldine L. Holmes
Jun 1, 2021
HOLMES, GERALDINE (Gerri; née Manos) It is with great sadness that the family of (Gerri) of Dwight, Illinois announces her passing on June 1, 2021, at the age of 55. Gerri will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill (William) and their children, Gerry (Peter), Loreli (Tony), Amanda, Rebecca (Ryan), Cassie, and the late Vanessa. She was an immensely proud,...
Russell James Chobot
May 23, 2021
Russell (Russ) James Chobot peacefully left this earth on Sunday, May 23, 2021, with his loving wife and daughter by his side, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL at the age of 75 years young. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Barbara Ann (nee Koeberl); daughter Sarah (Brett) Falgiatano; grandson Parker Falgiatano; brother Stephen (Gayle) Chobot;...
Donald Thomas Kestel
May 22, 2021
Donald "Don" Thomas Kestel, age 73, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Tammi (nee Yates), his children Tammy (Steve) Platek, Tracy (Dave) Rymarcsuk, Tana Kestel and Adam Kestel, his grandchildren Scott, Ashley and Emma Platek and Hailey and Madison Rymarcsuk, his twin...
Patricia M. Chirico
May 19, 2021
Patricia M. Chirico (nee Sayles), age 84, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with family at her side. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years Rocco "Roy", her children John (Lisa) Chirico, Susan Chirico and Daniel (Carrie) Chirico, grandchildren Anthony (Arielle) Chirico, Callista (Michael Stocksdale) Cromwell, Emma Cromwell, Devi Chirico, Evan Chirico,...
Raymond Edward Creagan
May 2, 2021
Raymond E. Creagan, age 94, of Manhattan formerly of Worth passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his children; Sandra (Charles) McCarthy, Karen Creagan, Kenneth Creagan, Susan (Roger-deceased) Grant, John Creagan and William (Rosalind) Creagan, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and his niece Ronda MacKay. Preceded in death...
Patrick G. Sledge
Apr 24, 2021
Patrick G Sledge, 74, of Joliet, IL, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet, IL. He was born November 24, 1946 in Welch, WV, the son of the late James & Marie Sledge. He was the father of James (Jenny) Sledge and Jeffrey (Meggan) Sledge. Grandfather of 3 grandchildren, Peyton...
Richard James Potter
Apr 22, 2021
Richard "Rich" James Potter, 49 of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly and tragically Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home. Born February 5, 1972, to Robert Day and Gertraud Antonie (Merk) Potter in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Rich attended Frankfort Square Elementary and Junior High Schools and graduated from Lincoln-Way High School in 1990. He also attended Joliet Junior College where he...
John (Jack) F. Dillon
Apr 19, 2021
John F. Dillon (Jack) left us on April 19, 2021 suddenly and at home with his wife. He was 75 and he died as many of us wish and he often said: quickly and painlessly. Born in Joliet, Jack attended school there and continued to Southern Illinois University for his bachelor's degree. He taught school at St. Ray's in Joliet...
William "Bill" Link
Apr 16, 2021
William "Bill" Link, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Gayle (nee Donley), son Christopher, cousin Carol Jurewicz, close friend Kent Norris, many good neighbors in the Ranch Oaks subdivision and his canine companion Darla. He is preceded in...
Margaret A. Jankowski
Apr 15, 2021
Margaret A. "Marge" Jankowski, age 96, of Joliet passed away peacefully with family at her side on April 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. Survived by her children; Carol (Dan-deceased) Anderson, Phyllis (Jack) Mahoney, Janet (Jim) Ruettiger, Sandy (Bob) Skerjan and William Jankowski, her grandchildren; Peggy (Darrin) Moore, Doug O'Connor, Gregg (Diane) Mahoney, Nick (Liz) Ruettiger, Karla (fiancé Nick...
Edward D. Flanigan
Apr 9, 2021
Edward D. Flanigan April 28, 1937 – April 9, 2021 Edward "Ed" Flanigan, 83, of Elwood, formerly of Manhattan and Chicago, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2021. Survived by his loving children; Mark, Elizabeth (Robert) Yacobi, Ellen (Robert) Tynor, Kathleen (Daniel) Penwitt, Patrick (Amanda), Matthew (Melissa), Maureen, Martin (Brittney), Joseph (Susan), MaryAnne, and Brian. Loving grandfather...
John "Frank" Quigley
Apr 2, 2021
John F. "Frank" Quigley (October 21, 1925 - April 2, 2021) John F. "Frank" Quigley passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on Oct. 21, 1925, Frank was a lifelong farmer in Wilton Township who resided on his Centennial family farm for his entire life. He was preceded in...
Gary S. Heitman
Apr 2, 2021
Gary S. Heitman, age 66 of Manhattan, IL passed away with family by his side on Friday, April 2, 2021. He is survived by his brother Bob Heitman, daughters Emily Bartlett and Ciara Denton, son Karl, grandchildren Jayden, David, Brandon, Annalise, Jonathon and Vinny. Gary's sister-in-law Patricia also survives. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gordon and...
Shirley J. Barr
Mar 25, 2021
Shirley J. Barr (nee Smith), age 82, of Manhattan passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her care givers home with loved ones at her side. Survived by her children Laura (Richard) Vanderhei, Michael (Katie) Barr and Chris Barr, grandchildren Tommy and Brian Vanderhei, sister Linda (Wayne) Zatkalik, nephew Paul Deak and great niece McKinley Deak. Preceded in death...
Joy E. Juozaitis
Mar 24, 2021
Joy E. (nee Roarty) Juozaitis, age 70 of Manhattan, passed peacefully at her home with her family around her. She is survived by her husband Michael, her son Edward, of Peoria, her daughters Katherine of Rolling Meadows and Michelle (Michael) Ziesmer of Manhattan, her grandchildren, Marlie, Miranda and Miles, her sisters, Nancy (Trini – deceased) Maestas of Colorado and Patricia...
Dale B. Degrush
Mar 12, 2021
Dale B. DeGrush, age 84, of Mazon, IL passed away on Friday March 12, 2021 at Morris Hospital with his family at his side. Born August 20, 1936 in Mazon. Dale was the son of the late Burnette "Hap" and E. Louise (Misener) DeGrush. He was raised and educated in Mazon attending Mazon Schools and graduating with the class of...
