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Wanda Lou Johnson

Wanda Lou Johnson

Nov 11, 2020

Wanda Lou (Button) Johnson Oct. 6, 1938 to Nov. 11, 2020 Wanda Lou Johnson, nee Button, 82 - surrounded by love from her four adult children and while holding her husband's hand - breathed her last in comfort and peace and was welcomed into the presence of God on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:50 a.m. Wanda was born in Joliet,...

John Anthony Palmer

John Anthony Palmer

Nov 9, 2020

John Anthony Palmer, age 42, died suddenly from a major coronary incident due to a drug overdose on Monday, November 9, 2020. John was a lifelong Bolingbrook resident until moving to Elwood in 2004. He graduated from Bolingbrook High School in 1996 and was a co-captain of the sophomore soccer team. He was an excellent soccer player in his youth...

Marcia Marlene Mendenhall

Marcia Marlene Mendenhall

Nov 8, 2020

Marcia Marlene Mendenhall (née Spinner), age 69, of Manhattan formerly of Chicago Heights passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home with family at her side. Survived by her loving husband of 48 years James Mendenhall, two sons James (Cathy) Mendenhall and Timothy Mendenhall, grandson James Alan Kirk Mendenhall, siblings William "Butch" (JoLynn) Spinner, nephews Greg Gruen...

Ardis D. Bankroff

Ardis D. Bankroff

Nov 7, 2020

Ardis "Ardie" D. Bankroff, age 94, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Survived by her daughter Lynn Marshall, granddaughters Ryane (Brian) Schuman, Ashley (Andrew) Vail and Kori (Matthew) Walick, great grandchildren Kenzie, Alexis & Teagan Schuman, Wyatt & Riley Walick and Kian Vail, brother-in-law James (late-Georgene) Bankroff, daughter-in-law...

Robert L.  Robbins

Robert L. Robbins

Nov 7, 2020

Robert "Bob" Robbins, age 78, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jean (nee Warning) Robbins, his children Lynne (Doug Swiger) Robbins, Ted (Donna) Robbins, John (Katherine) Robbins, Amy (Jeff) Konopack, his grandchildren Jacob, Brooke and Ryan Robbins, Lucas, Joshua...

Geneva M. Attaway

Geneva M. Attaway

Nov 2, 2020

Geneva M. Attaway (nee Swindle), age 94, of Crest Hill, previously of Elwood passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Born May 31, 1926 in Cedar Gap, TX, she was the daughter of Cason Berryman and Effie Pearl (nee Roberts) Swindle. She graduated in 1943 from Jim Ned High School, Tuscola, TX. She met her...

Carl J. Malone

Carl J. Malone

Nov 1, 2020

Carl J. Malone, age 91, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (nee Kobeck) Malone, his children Lynette Bromann, Carl (Dana) Malone Jr. and Joseph (Donna) Malone, grandchildren Tina (Scot) Prihar, Kelly (Brent) LaRue, Daniel (Ashley) Malone, David Malone, Michael (Cindy) Malone,...

Michael Eugene Deitch

Michael Eugene Deitch

Oct 28, 2020

Michael Deitch, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 spending his final days with his three children at his side and with visits from his close circle of friends and golfing buddies. Born at South Shore Hospital on March 20, 1947 to Edna and Gene Deitch, Mike grew up on the south side of Chicago graduation from Mendel...

Emil Frank Sestak Jr.

Emil Frank Sestak Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

Emil "Rocky" Frank Sestak Jr., age 87, of Crest Hill, passed away on October 28, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years June (nee Wilmot), his children Roxanne (James) Kozar and Karen (Brian) Tipton, his grandchildren Justin (Katie) Kozar, Scott (fiancé Karen Potts) Kozar, Jason Tipton and Sean (Kirsten) Tipton, his great grandchildren Hayden and Kyle Kozar, cousins...

Robert T. Cerven

Robert T. Cerven

Oct 26, 2020

Robert "Bob" T. Cerven, age 72, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Cerven(nee Koerner), his children James (Sandra) Cerven and Julie (Michael) Dennison, his grandchildren Jessica Cerven, Jennifer Cerven, Lauren Coppens, Nathan Coppens and Rachel Coppens, his great grandchildren Giovanni and Henry Alejos, his sister-in-law...

Beverly  Ziervogel

Beverly Ziervogel

Oct 24, 2020

Beverly Ziervogel, age 84, of Wilmington, formerly of Michigan, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Richard, her children Karen (Bill Constant) Ziervogel, Donna (Robert) Mack and David (Michelle) Ziervogel, her grandchildren Randy (Samantha) Ziska, Neil Ziska, Jenna (Josh Highbaugh) Ziska, Amber (Jeremy) Conboy, Barry...

Maurene M. Hohl

Maurene M. Hohl

Oct 9, 2020

Maurene "Mo" M. (nee Levy) Hohl, age 84, of Manhattan, IL passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020. Born June 8, 1936, in LaPorte, IN, she was the daughter of Wilmetta (Jonas) and Maurice Levy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Hohl (1993). Maurene is survived by her only sister, Carole (Donald) Skorey and many nieces...

Terry Mae Mcginnis

Terry Mae Mcginnis

Sep 25, 2020

Terry Mae McGinnis (nee Gougar), age 68, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. She is survived by her son David (Monica) McGinnis Jr., daughter Melanie (Kevin) Geiss, grandchildren; Kathlyn McGinnis, Patrick McGinnis, Shelby Olsen and Lillian Olsen and brother Walter (Joyce) Gougar III. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She is preceded in death...

Mary  Lou Young

Mary Lou Young

Sep 19, 2020

Mary Lou Young (nee Reynolds), age 88, passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 19, 2020. She is survived by her loving children; Joyce (Ken) Stachon, Peggy (Edward) Chambers, Jack (Barb) Young, Mike (Madge) Young, Christopher (Jackie-deceased 2018) Young, Glen (Marilyn) Young, Dawn (Edward) Lynch, and George (Kerri) Young, grandchildren; Greg Borne, Cheryl (Robert) Alexander, Darlene (Larry)...

Patricia "Pat" Mcfedries

Patricia "Pat" Mcfedries

Sep 14, 2020

Patricia "Pat" McFedries (nee Crawford), age 90, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her daughters at her side. Preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" McFedries (2000), her parents Josephine & Eugene Crawford, siblings Geraldine, Marian, Eugene, Robert and Jacqueline and her dear friend Millie Kerr. Survived by her daughters; Vicki...

Robert "Bob" Kampe

Robert "Bob" Kampe

Sep 4, 2020

Robert "Bob" Kampe of Milford, formerly of Green Garden Twp., passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, September 4, 2020. Bob is survived by his loving daughter Christine Kampe, his grandchildren Natalie Kampe and Mason Boudreau, his siblings Betty (James-decease) Hobbs and Beverly (Bob) Homerding, nieces and nephews Vicki (Chuck) Rademacher, Kathy (Randy) Dahlman, Mark (Misty) Hobbs,...

Melissa E. Wasaitis

Melissa E. Wasaitis

Sep 2, 2020

Melissa E. Wasaitis (nee Wloczko), age 46, of the Manhattan area, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital with family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years Timothy Wasaitis, children Kathrine and William Wasaitis, parents Teddy and Betty Wloczko, sister Kelly (Christopher Rogers) Wloczko, mother and father in law Greg...

Thomas R. Haley

Thomas R. Haley

Aug 28, 2020

Thomas R. Haley, age 83, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family at his side. Survived by his son Mike (Sharon) Haley, daughter Kathy (Jerry) Leslie, brother Bill Haley, sisters Mary (Dick-deceased) McGowan, Joan (Don) Tulley and Sharon (Tom-deceased) Erdman, grandchildren Jake, Jordan and Sean. Preceded in death by...

Thomas C.  Pahnke

Thomas C. Pahnke

Aug 24, 2020

Thomas C. Pahnke, age 73, of Manhattan passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family at his side on Monday, August 24, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Linda (nee Evans) Pahnke, his sons Gene Pahnke and Glen (Julie) Pahnke and his sister Nancy (Ken) Klaus. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Ronald J. Dilorenzo

Ronald J. Dilorenzo

Aug 22, 2020

Ronald Joseph DiLorenzo, age 61, was born on September 13, 1958 and passed away on August 22, 2020 with family by his side. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Patsy DiLorenzo. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 42 years Teri DiLorenzo, son Michael DiLorenzo, two daughters Courtney DiLorenzo and Lauren DiLorenzo, daughter-in-law Ramillia...

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