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Roger W. Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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