Catherine Gabriel Strawn
Feb 1, 2021
Catherine "Kate" Gabriel Strawn (nee Goley), age 90, of Elwood passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home. A beloved wife of 68 years and mother, she is survived by her husband Walter and devoted daughter Alesia. Born March 24, 1930, in Ilkeston, England to parents Mary and Tom Goley who were originally of Ireland. Catherine and...
Litta Hansen
Jan 28, 2021
Litta (Eden) Hansen, age 81, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She is survived by her loving children: Jodie (Rodney) Antonides of Joliet, Wendy (Ed) Hansen-Smith of Columbus, OH, Becky (Dean) Pearson of Shrewsbury, PA, Kristi (Kelly) Schroeder of Ft. Collins, CO, Amy (Gary) Hansen-Malek of Kansas City, MO and Jeremy Hansen...
James W. Sutterlin
Jan 27, 2021
James Sutterlin, age 47, of Manhattan, passed away on January 27, 2021. He is survived by his father William, sisters Catherine (Jeffrey) Braxton and Sandra (Robert) Shepard, nieces Elizabeth (Steve) Hatsman and Casey Braxton, nephews Timothy (Cheyenne) Shepard and Alexander Braxton and one great niece Arlene Shepard. James is preceded in death by his mother Arlene (nee Gilli) Sutterlin. James...
Edward E. Brandau
Jan 25, 2021
Edward E. Brandau Sr., age 68, of Frankfort passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home with family at his side. Survived by his wife of 46 years Margie (nee Hickstein) Brandau, children Edward (Angie) Brandau Jr., Melissa (Fred) Eul, Tiffany (Tom) Clutter and Joshua Brandau, grandchildren Dakota Eul, Paige Vause, Addison Brandau, Asher Brandau and Brian...
Craig J. Cieply
Jan 22, 2021
Craig J. Cieply, age 73, of Wilton Center, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2021. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Marilyn (nee Nolan), his children Joann (Doug) Purcell, Sue (Dave) Sparks, Lisa (Anne Smith) Cieply and Jim (Dani) Cieply, his grandchildren Sean, Aidan, Tera, Colin, Cameron, Leah, Tana, Carter and Morgan, his sister Donna (Norm) Hecht,...
Tony De Venuto
Jan 20, 2021
Tony De Venuto, age 79, of Manhattan, beloved husband of Maria (nee Tito) for 56 years; adored and loving father of the late John (Valerie) De Venuto, the late Joanne (Steve) Walling, Rose (Michael) Petrizzo, and Michele De Venuto. Devoted grandfather of Michael, Rosemaria, Daniella, Jessica, Courtney, Joanne and Ryan. Dear brother of the late Pasquale (the late Carmela), the...
James Charles Rose
Jan 18, 2021
James Charles Rose, age 92, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 18, 2021 at his daughters' home in Jackson Township, IL. Survived by his loving children Jane (Bob) Stacey, Sarah Boughton, Patricia "kay" Rose, Connie (Bob) Schuler, James C. (Cindy) Rose Jr., Jeffrey "Scott" (Michelle) Rose, Eula B. Rose, and Christopher (Louise) Rose, 27 grandchildren and 44 great...
John "Jack" Ardaugh
Jan 14, 2021
John "Jack" Ardaugh, age 62, of Manhattan passed on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Survived by his loving sons Kevin (Lauren) Ardaugh and John Ardaugh, his siblings Barbara (Thomas) Bolek, Daniel (Cheryl) Ardaugh, Susan (John) Walsh and Carol (David) Mark, his nieces and nephews; Anna (Max) Glen, Christopher (Jennifer) Bolek, Eileen (Brent) Mattox, Katherine Ardaugh, Brian (Jill) Ardaugh, Patrick (Becky) Walsh,...
Alex Joseph Roberts
Jan 10, 2021
Alex J. Roberts, age 89, of Orland Park passed away on January 10, 2021. Beloved husband for 66 years of Lenore (nee Jaworski); loving Father of Michael, Leslie (Andrew) McDonough, the late Cynthia and Richard; cherished Grandfather of Ria Roberts, Max Roberts, Ruby Roberts, John (Lauren) McDonough, Moira (Nolan) Anderson, Patrick McDonough, Meghan McDonough; Great Grandfather of Reagan, Maeve, Evelyn,...
Robert "Barber Bob" A.K.A. "Uncle Bob" Hayes
Jan 2, 2021
Robert "Barber Bob" a.k.a "Uncle Bob" Hayes, age 65, of Minooka formerly of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Jyne (nee Yuratick), his children Dana (Jeff) Blatti, Cindy (Nick) Adams, and Allison, Abigail, Maggie, Gina, Alex and Samantha, his grandchildren Cora and Logan Miller, Jace Mack...
Paul "Pauly" Kestel
Jan 2, 2021
Paul "Pauly" Kestel" a.ka. "Crowbar" of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family surrounding him on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Candy (nee Smith), his children Candy (John) Jesernik and Michael (Mary) Kestel, his grandchildren Nathan and Makayla Torsan, Zachary Jesernik, and Paul Kestel, his siblings Joan Reiter, Doug...
William Steven Hough
Jan 2, 2021
William "Billy" S. Hough, age 53, passed away peacefully at his mother's home, while holding her hand and surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Survived by his mother Nancy J. (nee Johnson) Hough and his father William R. (Patricia McHenry) Hough, his daughters Stephanie (Dale) Clark and Stephanie (Eric) Raef, four grandchildren Grayson, Jack, Penny and Parker,...
Judith Ann Dorman
Jan 2, 2021
Judith Ann Dorman, age 68, passed peacefully at her home in Manhattan twp. with her family around her on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Frank Dorman, Her dear mother Dolores Plucinski, sister Donna (Bob) Lasky, brothers Ed (Maureen) Plucinski and Mark (Barbara) Plucinski, nieces; Sharon (Nick) Powers, Kaitlin Plucinski, Stephanie (Jessie)...
Thomas Patrick Wills
Dec 30, 2020
Thomas Patrick Wills, age 73, of New Lenox, passed away after a courageous battle with Covid-19 on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family at his side. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Mary nee O'Sullivan. He was the loving father of Colleen, Tom (Amy) and Kevin (Carrie). Caring...
Allen John Kwiatkowski
Dec 29, 2020
Allen John Kwiatkowski, age 72, of Manhattan formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years Patricia (nee Halpin), two children Kenneth (Marcy) Kwiatkowski and Leita (Jason) Budge, his grandchildren Amber (Joseph) Spiess, Ashlee Barger, Andrew Barger, Jon-Michael (Reyna) Kwiatkowski, Tyler Budge and Payton Budge, seven great...
Daniel "Boone" A. Brookman
Dec 27, 2020
Daniel "Boone" Alan Brookman, age 69, of Saunemin, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kathy (Mosley)Brookman, his children David Brookman, Andy (Angie) Brookman, Dana (Mike) Schubbe, grandchildren Brianna and Justin Schubbe, his sister Betty (Don) Axelsen and sister-in-law Maryann Brookman, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded...
Audrey Marie Bernas
Dec 19, 2020
Audrey Marie Bernas (nee Latko), of Manhattan, formerly Dolton and Matteson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19 after a long illness; beloved wife of the late Donald Bernas (2011); loving mother of Karen Zurawicz (Marco Dominguez), Lori (Craig) Deloian, Joseph (Wendy) Bernas, Craig(Laura) Bernas. Loving and proud Nana to Sam (fiancé Rachel Stuckenberg), Joey, Olivia and Patrick Deloian, Jessica...
Carol E. Hobbs
Dec 18, 2020
Carol E. Hobbs, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Willow Falls Assisted Living Community in Crest Hill. Survived by her son Michael (Stacie) Hobbs, her grandchildren John (Emily), Jacob (Mike), Lucas and Maddie, her niece Michelle and her nephew David. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mildred (Wendelsdorf) Schroeder, her husband...
Michael T. Merritt
Dec 15, 2020
Michael T. Merritt, age 68, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Christine Ross, his children Scott Merritt and Jennifer (Eric) Garritson, two grandchildren and his faithful canine companions Sam, Dave, Heidi, Hannah and Fritz. Preceded in death by...
Varsenig Throne
Dec 14, 2020
Varsenig Throne, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Rock Run Place in Joliet, IL Arrangements for "Vee" will be handled through Irwin Funeral Home in Granite City, IL. Any and all correspondence can all be handled through Irwin Funeral home in Granite City. 618-931-8000, www.irwinchapel.com.
