Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2026

Mary Elizabeth McGowan, age 94 of Chesterton, Indiana, formerly of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Chesterton. Survived by her loving daughters Colleen (Tom) McParland of Elmwood, IL and Bridget (Kevin) McBride of Valparaiso, IN, grandchildren Mary, Thomas, Patrick, Maggie, Maeve, and Jack McParland, Meghan, Mary, and Molly McBride, sisters Joan...

Jan 3, 2026

Donald E. Phillips, age 53, of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet, IL. Survived by his sisters Carolyn (David) McGuire and Christy Martin, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces ang great nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Elsie Phillips...

Jan 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Henry "DL" Lindmark, who died on January 1, 2026, at the age of 61, at his home in Manhattan, Illinois.

Dave lived life with an open heart and an adventurous spirit. He had a lifelong love of photography, movies, road trips, motorcycles, music, and all...

Dec 28, 2025

Donald (Don) Albert Werner Jr., age 67, of rural Manhattan passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home. Don was born on February 28, 1958, the son of Donald A. Werner (Sr) and Betty K. (Lichtenwalter) Werner. On July 19, 1980, Don married Debbie (Carstens) Werner, whom survives and they had just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary...

Dec 27, 2025

Carolyn S. Hiller, age 87 of New Lenox, formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Survived by her children David (Tracy) Hiller, Linda (Tony) Aiello, Sharon (Bob) Zolner, Dan (Janice) Hiller, and John (Tracy) Hiller, grandchildren Eric (Neilikka), Rachel (Seth), Mark (Marrem), Carolyn, Chris (Calla), Melissa, Alex, Andrew (Kate), Steven,...

Dec 18, 2025

Diana Hopkins, age 64, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, formerly of Chicago, passed away as a result of a tragic automobile incident on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Diana is survived by her siblings Dave Hopkins and Jim (Darlene) Hopkins, brother-in-law Rudy Campanotto, sister-in-law Beverly Hopkins and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Henrietta...

Dec 9, 2025

Nancy J. Hough (nee Johnson) of Manhattan, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Survived by her son Joseph (Michelle) Hough, her grandchildren Stephanie (Dale) Clark, Stephanie (Eric) Raef, Thomas Hough, Matthew Hough, MacKenzie Hough, Samantha Danewoood, and Kayla (Jeff) Strickland, her great grandchildren Grayson, Jack, Penelope, Parker, Jayde, and Harper, her siblings Marian (Dr. John) Cotant, Debbie Smith,...

Dec 8, 2025

Paxton Davis Ledvina, age 2, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 8, 2025. Paxton is survived by his parents Dylan and Ava (nee Tums) Ledvina, his brother, best friend and playmate Wes Ledvina, his maternal grandparents Edgar and Laura (nee Wozniak) Tums, his paternal grandparents Dean and Kathy (nee Backus) Ledvina, his great grandparents...

Dec 4, 2025

Ashley Nicole Blatti (Redmond), age 36, of Morris, IL, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2025. Survived by her mother Nicole Blatti, her children Nicholas, Mariah, and Cyrena, siblings Stephanie (Alfredo Montoya) Blatti and Alex Hartell, nephews Anthony, Angelo, Arsenio, Armani, and Brayden, niece Alexandrea, grandmothers Maryian Blatti-Sellin and Adrienne Carlson, uncles Doug (Kathy) Blatti Jr. and Jeff Carlson,...

Nov 22, 2025

William E. Sutterlin Jr., age 83, of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away on November 22, 2025.

He is survived by his loving family: daughters Catherine (Jeffery) Braxton and Sandra (Robert) Shepard; granddaughters Elizabeth (Steve) Hatsman and Casey Braxton; grandsons Timothy Shepard and Alexander Braxton; and one great-granddaughter, Arlene Shepard.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, William lived there...

Nov 21, 2025

Donna L. Werner, a cherished member of the Peotone community, passed away on November 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Survived by her devoted son Joel Werner, brother Gary Clausing, nieces Mary Ann (Mike) Price and Paula (Tony Barrera) Cadieux, nephew Brian (Heather) Clausing, great nieces and nephews Jennifer Price, Kayla (Dan) May, Kyle Price, Jade...

Nov 20, 2025

William John "B.J." Fitzpatrick, age 75, of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, together 38 years, Sheryl (nee Erickson) Fitzpatrick, his children Ryan (Melissa) Fitzpatrick, Courtney Garrelts, Jenny (Kurt) Crater, and Jackie (Brett) Gould, grandchildren Britni (Gio) Scianna, Mya Anderson, McKenna Fitzpatrick, Rowan...

Nov 14, 2025

Dean Bradley, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was a graduate of Bucklin High School in Bucklin, Missouri. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Dale (née Harl) Bradley; his children Nelda Bradley, Nancy Mietzner, Roger (Valerie Cooper) Bradley, and Wayne (Theresa)...

Nov 12, 2025

In lieu of planting trees and alternative donations, the family strongly encourages those wishing to honor Jamie's memory to donate to the GoFundMe that has been established to fulfill his last wish which can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/dedicate-a-bench-at-brookfield-zoo-in-memory-of-james-ferry

James Harold "Jamie" Ferry, of Mokena passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, with his...

Nov 12, 2025

Richard Lawrence Poces, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, whose generosity and strength of spirit left an indelible impact on everyone he met, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in Naperville, IL, on November 12, 2025. Born on October 30, 1943, in Chicago, IL, Richard grew up with a warm heart and an open mind,...

Nov 10, 2025

George A. Wolters passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Frankfort, IL, at the age of 91. Born on December 19, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to Rudolph and Helen (nee Trojniar) Wolters, George's life was one marked by devotion, service, and joy.

He shared a beautiful and enduring love story with his beloved wife, Donna (nee...

Nov 6, 2025

Beverly C. Bailey (nee Mundt), age 85, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Scott (Mary) Bailey and Dan (Lana) Bailey, her grandchildren Marissa Lewis, Harleigh Bailey, and Jake Bailey, her great grandchildren Kyleigh Bailey, Nathan Lewis, Hudson Lewis and Ryleigh Bailey, her sister Barb (Dave) Hertko,...

Nov 5, 2025

Fred Louis Monari, age 75, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane (née Zuk) Monari; his children Alexander (fiancée Jennifer Perez) Monari and Alyssia (Chris) Monari-Stoeberl; his grandchildren Aden, Liam, Ava, Joselin, and Jianna; his siblings Joseph, Mary, Esther, John, David, Jill, and Ann; and numerous...

Oct 23, 2025

Scott Mancke, age 72, of Manhattan Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Victoria (nee Koelling) Mancke, his children Craig (Kelly) Mancke and Jamie (Josh) Cunningham, his grandchildren Michael, Kohlie and Collin Mancke, and Alex and Andi Cunningham,...

Oct 23, 2025

Sean M. Ward, age 53, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Survived by his wife Cindi (nee Duering) Ward, his daughter Elizabeth (Kendall) Geddings, his mother Annette Horath, his father James A. Ward Sr., his stepson Dillon Schaffnit, his brother James A. (Buffy) Ward Jr., his sister Jennifer Calkins, his nephews Zach Calkins, Logan (Bailie)Ward,...