Sylvia Elaine Mcpherson
May 22, 2026
Sylvia E. McPherson, age 78 of Wilmington Il, departed for her eternal heavenly home on May 22, 2026.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 17, 1947, to Arnold and Hilda (Sodergren) Turnquist. Sylvia graduated from Ponaganset High School in 1965, and after which, she went on to work in the office of the family business, Turnquist...
Dorothy A. Lynch
May 21, 2026
Dorothy A. Lynch (nee O'Brien), age 94, of Matteson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her son Edward (Dawn) Lynch, her grandchildren Thomas (Brittney) Lynch, Ian (Samantha) Lynch, Devlin Lynch, Shae Lynch, great-grandchildren Delaney Lynch and Emilia Lynch and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father...
Albert M. Hoehn
May 21, 2026
Albert M. Hoehn passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 at Lightways Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 21, 1937, in Lockport, Illinois, to the late Ralph E. and Florence (Malcor) Hoehn, Al spent most of his adult life in Elwood, Illinois, where he built a life centered on family and friendship. He was preceded in...
Dianne S. Garrelts
May 14, 2026
Dianne Sue (Wellman/Reed) Garrelts, age 87 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 10, 1939 and raised in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She is survived by her children; Roanne K. (Walter) Rebenson, Brenda L. (Jim) Bolyn, Kendall L. (Eva) Reed, Steven C. (Caryn)...
Anthony James Lascola Sr.
May 13, 2026
Anthony James Lascola Sr. "Tony or Pops," age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Monee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Judith Lynne (née Wise), his children Susan (Elisabeth) Wallace, James Wallace, Michael Wallace, John (Natalie) Alfano, Jacqueline (David) Stone, and Anthony James (Stephanie) Lascola Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 14...
Kay F. Preuss
May 12, 2026
Kay F. Preuss, age 87 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on May 12, 2026. Survived by her loving children Kurt (Joan) Preuss, Scott (Sheila) Preuss, Frank Preuss, Paul Preuss, and Jennifer (Michael) Schmidt; grandchildren Christina (Mike), Kyle, Scott (Monica), Mark, Brian, Jack, Kimberly, Nicole, Kirsten, and Kaylie; great-grandchildren Eleanor, Scarlett, Madelyn, Maxwell, and Pierce; and...
Stephan Edward Ardan "Steve"
May 12, 2026
Stephan Edward Ardan, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Steve was born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet on April 11, 1956, to his parents Joseph and Dolores Ardan. Steve has lived in Joliet his entire life. He loved fixing cars and started doing so...
Edward D. Palka
May 9, 2026
Edward D. Palka, age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on May 9, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL after a long battle with cancer. Survived by his children Kristy (Jacob) Makaryk, Michael (Stacy) Palka, Karly (Stephen) Granko, Edward (Nicole) Palka, Kailyn (Nathan) Drewes, his daughter-in-law Natalie Palka, his siblings Cynthia Kravish, Kelly (Robert) Bilek, April Miller, Robert Miller,...
Maria De Venuto
May 7, 2026
Maria De Venuto, 83, of Manhattan, peacefully passed away on May 7th in Joliet. She was born on April 9, 1943 to Michele Tito and Rosaria Musto Tito in Ripacandida, Italy.
A woman who lived for her family in unwavering faith, she was the beloved wife of the late Tony De Venuto for 56 years; adored and...
Thomas "T. Smith" J. Smith
May 5, 2026
Beloved Thomas J. Smith "T. Smith", age 53 of Manhattan, IL, passed away at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL on May 5, 2026. Survived by his siblings John Smith of Lockport, Colleen Smith of Chicago, and Timothy Smith of Carol Stream, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Roger W. and Marjorie (nee Riley)...
Charlene A. Surdey
May 4, 2026
Charlene A. Surdey (nee Lingholm), age 93, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, on Monday, May 4, 2026, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Robert (Robin) Surdey and Lorie (Jeff) Burlison; her grandchildren Jason (Amanda), Erin (Kyle), Sean (Tammi), and Heather; her great-grandchildren Jasmine, Marie, Candace, and Evan; numerous nieces and nephews;...
Jon Craig Cheney
Apr 13, 2026
Jon C. Cheney, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away after a long-time battle with Multiple Sclerosis on Monday, April 13, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Survived by his wife of 50 years Vicky (nee Anderson) Cheney, his children Aaron Cheney, Adam (Amber Russell) Cheney, the late Alexis (2024) (Duncan) Freer, and Austin (Ellen) Cheney, his grandchildren Elayna...
Carl J. Utermark
Apr 11, 2026
Carl John Utermark, loving husband, father, stepfather, and friend, passed away on April 11, 2026 at the age of 65. Survived by his wife Jennifer Utermark, sons Adam (Courtney) and David (Tanisha) Utermark, stepdaughter Megan Gassel, siblings Mary (John) Perham, Tom (Lynn) Utermark, Kathy Smith, Carola (Paul) Beemsterboer, Teresa (Paul) Mathews, Michael (Renee) Utermark and Kris (Jill) Utermark, many...
Betty Jean (Haynes) Mccure
Apr 10, 2026
Betty Jean (Haynes) McCure, age 85 of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her devoted children Barbara Backhus, Matthew McCure, and Scott (Jennifer) McCure, the father of her children Ronald (Fran) McCure, grandkids Emily (Brian) Benninghoff, Kurt (Milena) Backhus, Brett Backhus, Brandon, Timothy, and Ashley McCure,...
Mary Belle Thompson Denewellis
Apr 9, 2026
Mary Belle Thompson Denewellis, age 72 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at home with her loving husband by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Denewellis and her loving daughter Kristea (John) Stipanovich. She is also survived by her grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud of, Isabella, Nathan,...
Sandra L. Cochran
Apr 4, 2026
Sandra L. Cochran (nee Thornton), age 79, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, Joliet with her loving family at her side. Survived by her daughter Michelle (Bruce) Melhorn, her "other" daughter Amy Wilson-Burgess, her siblings Roger (Marge) Thornton, Shirley Clement, and Larry (Rita) Thornton, and numerous nieces, nephews...
William "Billy" Joseph Pirc
Mar 29, 2026
William "Billy" Joseph Pirc
June 22, 1961 – March 29, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Joseph Pirc, who died on March 29, 2026, at the age of 64, at Amita St. Joe's Hospital in Joliet, after a brief battle with cancer.
Billy was born...
Ann B. White "Nancy"
Mar 27, 2026
Ann Bridget White (nee Dooley), best known as Nancy, age 71 of Manhattan, IL, was born in Evergreen Park, IL on September 9, 1954, and passed away on March 27, 2026 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. She was a loving wife to her husband Rob White and is also survived by her son Matthew (Lisa) Ramos,...
Gordon F. Richards, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
Gordon F. Richards, Jr., age 71 of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife Margaret Richards (nee Caliban) of over 43 years, children Gordon F. Richards III and Samantha Richards, grandchildren Benjamin and Adalee, siblings Joy Richards, Dawn (Gerry) Shanahan, and Noel Richards, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and...
Christopher W. Rusin "Chris"
Mar 26, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Rusin, age 68, of Evergreen Park, passed away on March 26, 2026, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle against chemo-resistant cancer.
Chris will be remembered as a devoted partner, dad, papa, and friend. He shared 25 loving years with his partner, Marita Collins, whose companionship meant so much to him.
He...
