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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Roger D. Smith
Apr 30, 2020
Rodger D. Smith Sr., age 63, of Manhattan passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. Survived by his children Crystal (Joel Jasakowiak) Smith and Dale (Katie) Smith Jr., his grandchildren Jayde O'Halloran and Peyton, Kinlee, and Levi Smith, his brother Martin F. (Lisa) Funk Jr., his sister Tammy (Chris) Cooper, aunts uncles and cousins. Preceded...
Elsie L. Phillips
Apr 29, 2020
Elsie L. Phillips (nee Riser) October 4, 1934 - April 29, 2020 Elsie L. Phillips, 85, late of Joliet. Born in Jerusalem, Ohio. She lived in Romeoville, IL most of her life. Survived by her loving family, 2 daughters, Carolyn (David) McGuire, Christy (Jeff) Martin, one son, Donald, 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 brothers...
Donna Kay Barnaby
Apr 21, 2020
Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...
Frances J. Connell
Apr 20, 2020
Frances Connell (nee Weber), 94, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020. Fran was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 24, 1925 to Francis and Elizabeth Weber. She married John J. Connell Jr, also of Chicago, on April 10, 1948 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Fran devoted her life to her husband and her family and...
Anita R. Kahl
Apr 16, 2020
Anita Rae Kahl, age 69, passed away unexpectantly on April 16, 2020, at her home in Manhattan, Ill. Anita was born on June, 18, 1950, at the U. S. military hospital in Nuremberg, Germany. She was the daughter of Roland and Lillian Kahl. Anita grew up in a military family; as a child, she lived in Europe, Japan, and several...
Fern L. Christiansen
Apr 15, 2020
Fern L. Christiansen (nee Mooney), age 90, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family at her side. Survived by her children; Alan (Donna) Christiansen, Larry (Patricia) Christiansen, Susan (Mike) McClain and Dennis (Cheryle) Christiansen, her grandchildren; Megan (Geoffrey) LaCost, Nathan (Jami) Christiansen, Sarah (Emilio) Medina, Martina (Nathanael) Kidwell, Aurora (Matt)...
Edward L. Faloona Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
Edward L. Faloona Jr., of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home. Edward will be available to be viewed from your automobile on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home from 2-6:00 P.M. Family members will be present to acknowledge your sympathies. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place...
