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James A. Markevicus

James A. Markevicus

Aug 22, 2020

James A. Markevicus, age 68, of Saunemin, passed away peacefully at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac, on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He is survived by his sisters Carol (Jim-deceased) Smith and Susan ((Tom-deceased) Oestmann, his brother Greg (Donna) Markevicus and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Alphonse and Bernice (nee Wrobel) Markevicus and...

Andrew Henry Gustavson

Andrew Henry Gustavson

Aug 10, 2020

Andrew Henry Gustavson was born on August 24,1922 and passed away on August 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Nee Manning, daughter Mary Ryan, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter Kathy (Dave) Ruggiero, son-in-law Steve Ryan, and four grandchildren Claire, Rachel, Luke and Matthew. Numerous nieces and nephews also...

Lindsy Kai Chambers

Lindsy Kai Chambers

Aug 7, 2020

Lindsy Kai Chambers (nee Chellios), age 30, passed away peacefully on Friday August 7, 2020 at her home. Lindsy is survived by her loving husband Tyler Alexander Chambers; her son Carson Alexander; her daughter Charlotte Belle, her loving parents Mark William and Sandra Kaye Chellios, her loving brother Kyle William and Malai Carol Faye Chellios, and her maternal grandparents Gerald...

Thomas Cornelius Reynolds Jr.

Thomas Cornelius Reynolds Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

Thomas C. Reynolds Jr. was born on May 10, 1965 and passed away on August 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas C. Reynolds Sr. and Barbara (Kowalski) Reynolds. He is survived by his children Richard Flores, Stephanie (Matthew) Darnell, Emily Reynolds and Thomas "Tommy" C. Reynolds III. Thomas is also survived by his siblings Edward...

Howard Charles Manthei

Howard Charles Manthei

Jul 30, 2020

Howard Charles Manthei Howard Charles Manthei was born on June 9, 1946 and passed away on July 30, 2020. Howard was the son of Gertrude (Runge) and Edward Manthei of Joliet, Illinois. He had one brother, Harold Manthei. Howard Manthei met his future wife, Mariann, in 1966 and they were married in 1968. He is survived by his two sons:...

Gordon  Frederick Richards Sr.

Gordon Frederick Richards Sr.

Jul 20, 2020

Gordon Frederick Richards, age 93, of Mokena passed away peacefully with family by his side at his home on Monday, July 20, 2020. Gordon is preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne. He is survived by his four children, Joy, Gordon Jr., Dawn and Noel, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gordon was born and raised in Cicero, IL. He...

Mary Lane Mayer

Mary Lane Mayer

Jul 20, 2020

Mary Lane Mayer, age 90, of Elwood formerly of South Holland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home with family at her side. She is survived by her children Anne (Mike) Radatz and Christine (Mike Barkley) Mayer and dear friends Jennifer & Ray, Elaine, Pat and Barb and grandmother to 4 faithful canine companions. Preceded in...

Catherine  M. Tassi

Catherine M. Tassi

Jul 18, 2020

Catherine "Kay" Tassi, age 96, of Elwood passed away peacefully with family by her side at her home on Saturday July 18, 2020. Born and raised in Roseland, IL, Kay was a woman of our "GREATEST GENERATION". Kay is preceded in death by her loving husband Guido Tassi (1998) and son Terry of Presque Isle, WI. She is survived by...

Kaitlyn "Katie" Clifton

Kaitlyn "Katie" Clifton

Jul 10, 2020

Kaitlyn "Katie" S. Clifton, age 28, together with her unborn son, Brooks Dean Clifton, peacefully in their sleep, became angels in Heaven on Friday, July 10, 2020. Kaitlyn and Brooks leave behind a loving husband and father, Logan Clifton, parents and grandparents Charles Walls, Lynnette (Andy Hrvatin) Walls, mother-in-law and grandma Mary (Roger) Stryker, father-in-law and grandpa Murray (Molly) Clifton,...

Joseph  Patrick O'Brien

Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Jul 7, 2020

Joseph P. O'Brien, age 69, of Manhattan formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Rose (nee Zaitz), children Krystel Krol and Mathew O'Brien, grandson River Nimon, sisters Sharon Seyller, Patricia Fehil, Carolyn Mockus and Margaret Gibbons, numerous nieces and nephews and...

James Jack Williams

James Jack Williams

Jul 3, 2020

On Friday, July 3, 2020, James J. "Jack" Williams passed away at the age of 89. Survived by the love of his life, Wanda Lee (Venters) Williams. They shared over 68 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by both of his parents Harmon and Florence (Winings) Williams, his siblings, Leroy, Hilda, Carl, Ora Rose, Tommy, and Kathleen. Preceded...

Patricia A. Mcphillips

Patricia A. Mcphillips

Jul 1, 2020

Patricia A. McPhillips (nee Kelley) passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on July 1, 2020. Survived by her loving daughters Laurie (Russ) McPhillips-Weglarz and Kelly (Mike) Bollinger, grandsons John Weglarz, Ryan Bollinger and Sean Bollinger, sister Patricia Krueger(Fred-deceased), sisters-in-law Marlene (Robert-deceased) Jakel and JoAnne (Jim) Sweeney, brother-in-law Bill Schuler and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her...

Joseph Patrick Mcgrath

Joseph Patrick Mcgrath

Jun 29, 2020

Joseph P McGrath, age 21, late of Joliet. formerly of Manhattan passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29, 2020. Dearest son of Timothy and Mary (Duvic) McGrath of Manhattan. Loving brother of Molly McGrath of Fort Myers, Fl, Sean and Claire of Manhattan. Uncle of Creedan and Tristian Guthrie. Grandson of Kathleen (Loughran) McGrath of Manhattan and John and Mary...

Jackson Christopher Lewis

Jackson Christopher Lewis

Jun 28, 2020

Jackson Christopher Lewis, age 15, of Manhattan passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Jackson is survived by his loving parents Chris and Shelly (nee Merkel) Lewis, sister Jessica Lewis, grandparents Rusty (Penny) Merkel and Sonny (Jamie) Lewis, great grandparents Shirley Merkel and Shirley DeWitt, uncles Dan Merkel, Jimmy (Jill) O'Keefe, Dale (Pam) Lewis and Andy (Karen) Puckett, aunts,...

Dennis D.  Hatton Sr.

Dennis D. Hatton Sr.

Jun 16, 2020

Dennis D. Hatton, Sr., age 75, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Survived by his children Dennis D. (Amy) Hatton, Jr., Laura (Ed) Dunbar and Kandy Rossi, grandchildren Bailey, Tom, Jade, Cody and Jake, his sisters Laura Eisenbrand, Kim McGann, Cris Gougar and Mary (Harold) Brown, his brother Douglas...

Scott M.  Cicuto

Scott M. Cicuto

Jun 9, 2020

Scott M. Cicuto, age 67, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 28 years, his children Eugene Cicuto, Carrie Cicuto, Nicole (Michael) Hughes, and Tiffany (Sonny) Sabatini, his grandchildren Serena, Donovan, Landon, Xander Hughes, Gavin Cicuto, and...

Lawrence M. Walsh

Lawrence M. Walsh

Jun 3, 2020

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Lawrence M. "Larry" Walsh, Sr., loving husband, proud father of six, and caring papa to twenty grandchildren, passed away at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 72. Larry was born on March 3, 1948 in Joliet, IL to Robert and Alice (Hess) Walsh. He was a proud graduate of Elwood grade...

Edmund "Edju" Matczak

Edmund "Edju" Matczak

May 31, 2020

Edmund Matczak, "Edju" age 91, passed away on May 31, 2020 at the Manteno Veterans Home. Edju was born to Ignatius Matczak and Catherine Matczak (Dudek) on June 21, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. He started his journey when he began working at the William Wrigley Junior Company, in Chicago Illinois from 1947-1951. He then joined the army on May 29,...

Jack L. Burlison

Jack L. Burlison

May 15, 2020

Jack L. Burlison, 83, of Elwood, IL passed away May 15, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He was born in Benton, IL to Raymond and Ollie Burlison. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Judy (nee Heddins) Burlison; a daughter Cynthia (Clay ) Johnson, a son...

Don  E. Jeffers

Don E. Jeffers

May 14, 2020

Don E. Jeffers, age 78, of Mokena, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with ALS with family at his side on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Joliet. Don was born in Chicago on July 7, 1941 at home to BF and Ruth Jeffers. Beloved husband of 51 years to Joann (nee Schmidt) Jeffers....

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