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Roger W. Smith
Dec 2, 2018
Roger W. Smith, age 80, of Manhattan, died Sunday, December 2, at Spring Creek Nursing Home, Joliet. He is survived by one daughter Colleen Smith of Chicago, three sons John of Lockport, Timothy of Chicago and Thomas of Manhattan. Also survived by one sister Carole (Joseph – deceased) Durbin, one brother-in-law, Robert Riley Sr., sisters-in-law Madeline (Pete) Bird, Marilyn (Greg)...
George Lester Mandel
Nov 21, 2018
George L. Mandel, age 69, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Gail (nee Klajbor), his three brothers; Robert Mandel, Raymond Mandel, and Leonard (Karen) Mandel, his sister-in-law Pam Mandel, one niece Ginger Mandel, two nephews Richard Mandel and Wayne Mandel, a...
Barry D. Brown
Oct 28, 2018
Age 72, of Wilton Center, IL, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Visitation will be at the Forsythe Gould Funeral Home: 507 S. State St. (Rt.52) Manhattan, IL 60442, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will also be at the funeral home, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment...
Kenneth W. Case
Sep 28, 2018
Kenneth W. Case, age 80, of Belleville, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Ann (nee Hobbs) Case, his children Glenn (Rebecca), David (Azra), Marilyn (William) Swan, grandchildren Benjamin, Christopher, Eric, Marlow, step-grandchildren Alma and Selma Obic, and Brittany and Brandon Sevik,...
Carol J. Palmer
Sep 28, 2018
Carol J. Palmer, nee Conte, age 71, late of Jackson Twp, died Friday, September 28, 2018 at silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ken Palmer, one son John Anthony Palmer of Joliet, two daughters; Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" (Adam) Burnnet of Lisbon, Il. And Mauguerite Louise "Margo" Cox (Joseph Poisson) of IN. Four grandchildren...
Charles Edward Nordsell
Sep 9, 2018
Charles E. Nordsell, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Peru. He is survived by his loving daughter Laura (Brian) Panicucci of Oglesby, IL, three grandchildren; Brittany, Kristen, and Nicholas Panicucci, two great grandchildren, Charlie and Camden, and his caregiver and friend Jade "Jane" Blackburn. Charles was preceded in death by his wife,...
James E. Gidlund Sr.
Sep 1, 2018
James E. Gidlund Sr., age 86, began his heavenly journey on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in the wee hours of the morning. Jim's family thanks all the personnel that supported him and all the veterans living at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Manteno. Additional gratefulness is extended to Kankakee Valley Hospice for their care and kindness of Jim during his...
Peggy June Powell
Aug 31, 2018
Peggy June Powell, age 89, of Frankfort passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Friday, August 31, 2018. She is survived by her children; Candy (John) Partilla, Debora (Lou) Smith and Steve (Sue) Powell, her grandchildren; Shelly (Jim) Tozzi, Jamey Partilla, Jennifer (Doug) Cherven, Michael Smith, Scott (Colleen) Powell and Shannon Powell, her great grandchildren;...
Viola Etta Barlow
Aug 31, 2018
Viola E. Barlow (nee Darling), age 98, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County with family at her side. Survived by her three sons; Gary, John and George Barlow all of Manhattan and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Russell Barlow (1991), her parents George and Lulu...
William "Bill" J. Ardaugh
Aug 26, 2018
William J. "Bill" Ardaugh, age 90, a lifetime resident of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He is survived by his children; Barbara (Thomas) Bolek of Shorewood, Daniel (Cheryl) Ardaugh of Plainfield, Susan (John) Walsh of Elwood, John R. "Jack" Ardaugh of Manhattan, and Carol (David) Mark of Lake Bluff, his...
David L. Mcginnis
Aug 21, 2018
David L. McGinnis Sr., age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Terry (nee Gougar) McGinnis, son David (Monica) McGinnis Jr., daughter Melanie (Kevin) Geiss, grandchildren; Kathlyn Mcginnis, Patrick McGinnis, Shelby Olsen and Lillian Olsen, brother Jack McGinnis, mother-in-law Kathlyn Gougar, sister-in-law Dorothy Mcginnis,...
Sheila Lynn Egger
Aug 15, 2018
Age 66, of Manhattan, IL passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born December 2, 1951 in Aurora, IL to the late Leo William and Virginia Mae (nee Knudson) Johnson. Sheila retired from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center after forty-one proud years of employment. She was a member of the Jackson Creek...
Debra J. Heitman
Aug 14, 2018
Debra J. Heitman, age 65, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Bob Heitman, devoted daughter Marcy (Ken) Kwiatkowski, grandchildren; Amber (Joe) Spiess, Ashlee Barger, Andrew Barger, Jon-Michael (Reyna) Barger, sister Carole (Mike) Griggs, six great grandchildren, sister-in-law Patricia Heitman, brother-in-law Gary Heitman, and...
Ann E. Mores
Aug 8, 2018
Ann E. Mores August 4, 1928 August 8, 2018 Ann Eleanor Mores, age 90, of Manhattan passed away peacefully at The Cottages of New Lenox on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Ann was lovingly cared for by The Cottages and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Ann was born into life, August 4th 1928 in Fort William, Ontario, Canada, to John and Rose...
Robert W. Fosnaugh
Aug 5, 2018
Robert Whitney Fosnaugh, age 87, of Manhattan passed away peacefully at Alden Estates of Shorewood on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was also being cared for by Joliet Area Community Hospice. Bob suffered from Parkinson's for 12 years, putting up a good fight. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (nee Triem) of almost 66 years, his five children;...
Craig Alan Morrow
Aug 3, 2018
Craig Alan Morrow, age 57, died August 3, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois after a brief illness. He was born to Don S. Morrow and Sharon Morris Morrow on February 9, 1961 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Craig graduated in 1979 from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana and from Western Kentucky University with a B.S. degree...
Ann M. Bobor
Aug 1, 2018
Ann M. Bobor, 102, of Palos Park passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary; her grandsons, Justin (Danielle) Bobor and Kevin (Samantha Dudzinski) Bobor; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Frank, and her son, David. Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, baking, gardening,...
Karen D. Dodoer
Jul 30, 2018
Karen D. (nee George) Dodoer, age 47, of Manhattan, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018. Private family services will be held. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Manhattan, IL 815-478-3321
Raymond L. Koehler
Jul 21, 2018
Raymond L. Koehler, age 91, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at home with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Lois (nee Andres) Koehler, son Lynn (Kathy) Wehrmann, special nephew Don (Faith) Koehler, niece Carol (Larry) Hawes, grandchildren Joe Wehrmann, Dan Delaney and Josh (Megan) Paul, great grandchildren...
Wilmer "Dean" Norgaard
Jul 14, 2018
Wilmer "Dean" Norgaard, age 84, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 14, 2018 with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of over 25 years, Joann Swartz Norgaard, his stepson Rich (Ruth) Swartz of Manhattan, his stepdaughter Sue (Bob) Newton of Manhattan; seven grandchildren Julie (Brian), Amanda, Pamela, Nicholas, Jack, Benjamin...
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