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.
Magdalena Cooper
Dec 13, 2020
Magdalena Cooper, age 72 of Berwyn, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn with family at her side. She is survived by her daugthers Lilliana (Michael) Fuller and Connie Cooper, son John Cooper, grandchildren Krysti, Jacqlyn, Alexis, Kylie, Julius, Cara, ChloeNoel and Nevaeh, 4 great grandchildren, sisters Matilda, Maria, Pazy and Martha, brothers Xaviar,...
Theodore G. Weiss
Dec 13, 2020
Theodore G. Weiss, age 56, of Joliet passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother Joan Weiss, his son Michael (Melissa) Weiss, his brother Robert Weiss, his sister Chris, numerous cousins and friends and his two faithful canine companions. Preceded in death by his father Robert...
Barbara Lichtenwalter
Dec 12, 2020
Barbara "Barb" Lichtenwalter, age 76, of Wilmington, formerly of Manhattan passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. She is survived by her daughters Michelle Lichtenwalter and Beth (Chris) Heft, her son Mark (Kim) Lichtenwalter, her grandsons Matthew Lichtenwalter and Slade Heft, her granddaughter Skylar Heft, her brother Melvin (Ginny) Jager and her brother-in-law William...
Doris M. Kramerich
Dec 12, 2020
Doris Marie Kramerich, 86, of Joliet, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Doris was born on March 20, 1934, the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Sweda) Moleski. After graduating high school, Doris was hired by Caterpillar Inc. She worked there for more than 30 years in the Engineering Department until retirement. Her hobbies included watching and...
Michael Hickey
Dec 6, 2020
Michael L. Hickey, age 69, of Godley, formerly of Chicago, passed away at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Survived by his son Tom (Mary) Henney, his grandchildren Brian Henney and Joseph Henney, his great grandson Jaxon, his sisters Margaret (John-deceased) Basden and Donna Grace Wardlow, his brother Patrick (Anna) Hickey and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents...
Carolyn A. Gill
Dec 5, 2020
Carolyn A. Gill (nee Krapf), age 86, of Manhattan, went to meet the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn is survived by her children; Susanne (and the late Tom Murphy) Murphy of MN., LuAnn (Mark) Roop of Manhattan, Mary Ann "Proud" (Kim Whitmer) Berg of Manhattan, Steve (Stephanie) Gill of Manhattan; grandchildren; Amanda Rae...
Michael M. Mccutcheon
Dec 1, 2020
Michael M McCutcheon, 74, New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving wife Grace (nee Anders) McCutcheon, his children Rebecca (Marcus) Gentry, Rachel McCutcheon and Stephen McCutcheon, his grandchildren Ethan McCutcheon and Matthew, Christian and Katherine Gentry, his brother Bruce (Jennifer) McCutcheon and his sister-in-law Lisa Crockett. Preceded...
Constance J. Karns
Nov 29, 2020
Constance "Connie" J. Karns (nee Tampa), age 80, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years Jerrold Karns, her children Paul Karns, Diana Karns, Joel (June) Karns, her grandson Quincy Karns, her sister-in-laws Shirley Tampa and Jolinda Frattini and her cousins Allan (Barbara) Tampa...
Lou "Ike" Eichelkraut
Nov 20, 2020
Lou "Ike" Gene Eichelkraut, age 93, of Crete, formerly of Manhattan, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, November 20, 2020. He is survived by his significant other for 30 years, Sandra Drolet, two daughters, Mary (Tom) Boles and Jeanne (Eugene) Lizen, four sons; Stephen, Daniel (Vicki), Gerard (Vivian) and David (Karen) and his former wife of 38 years Mary...
