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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
