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Rosemary T. Lawler

Rosemary T. Lawler

Jul 3, 2018

Age 99, of Manhattan, IL passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. Born June 15, 1919 in Joliet, IL to the late James E. and Mary A. (nee Herbert) Rogan. In her youth, Rosemary was a teacher within the Joliet grade schools. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Lawrence "Sonny" Henry Domagalla

Lawrence "Sonny" Henry Domagalla

Jun 27, 2018

Age 91, of Manhattan, IL passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox, IL. Born March 16, 1927 in Custer Park, IL to the late Henry and Lucille (nee Girot) Domagalla. Lawrence was a lifetime farmer of the Manhattan area. He was a member of the Will County Farm Bureau, Association of Milk Producers...

Avonelle R. Kiefner

Avonelle R. Kiefner

Jun 20, 2018

Avonelle Rita (nee Kloss) Kiefner, age 90, of Manhattan, formerly of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Born July 17, 1927 in Joliet. Attended A. O. Marshall and St. Bernards, Graduate of Joliet Township High School, class of 1945. She was employed by Merritt-Chapman & Scott, Gerlach Barklow, and AT&T until her marriage in 1957. Member of the...

Thomas E. Kendall

Thomas E. Kendall

Jun 18, 2018

Thomas Kendall, age 62, of Manhattan passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Karleen (nee Horn) Kendall, his parents Larry and Shirley (nee Bruszer) Kendall, his children; Joshua Kendall, Erica (Ender) Oktayuren, Michelle Kendall...

Willard T. James, Jr.

Willard T. James, Jr.

Jun 17, 2018

Willard "Will" T. James, Jr., age 79, of Manhattan passed away unexpectedly at Villa Franciscan Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018. He is survived by the love of his life, JoAnn (nee Restivo) James, his children; Robert (Kim) James and Andrea McDonald, his grandchildren; Brooke (Scott) Gardner, Tony James, Nick James, Michael McDonald and...

Barbara  Lee Flatt

Barbara Lee Flatt

Jun 16, 2018

Barbara Flatt, age 76, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 16, 2018 with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Marlin Flatt; her beloved children, Connie (Doug) Koehn of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Joseph Flatt of Wilmington, Judy (Larry) Tierney of Peotone; brothers and sisters, Jim (Kathleen) Walsh,...

William Charles Brewer

William Charles Brewer

Jun 4, 2018

William Charles "Charlie" Brewer, age 83, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 4, 2018 with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joan (nee Moseley); brother Lawrence of Louisiana; brother-in-law David Kiester of Joliet; nephew David Charles (Mary) Kiester of Manhattan; niece Kristine (R. Michael) Markley of Joliet;...

Norma J. Spiess

Norma J. Spiess

Jun 2, 2018

Norma J. Spiess, nee Kadow, age 86, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. She is survived by 2 sons; Ricky (Diane) Kassman of Ornaga and Richard (Joleen) Kassman of Texas, one daughter Denice (Paul) Woodcock of Manhattan, 4 granddaughters; Kathy (Chad) Bertrand, Jennifer (Thomas) Tibbitts, Alicia (Michael) Everton, Lindsey (Matthew) Pickham, 5 grandsons; Edward...

Kristine Jacobs

Kristine Jacobs

May 28, 2018

Kristine Jacobs of Manhattan, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018. She is survived by her mother Jennifer Pilotto McGreevy and her step-father Kevin McGreevy of Manhattan, her son Leo Cartwright and Leo's father David Cartwright, her brother Vincent Jacobs, her sister Natalie Mary McGreevy, both of Manhattan, her maternal grandparents Jackie and Carl Kuester Of WI,...

Patricia D. Beushausen

Patricia D. Beushausen

May 28, 2018

Patricia D. Beushausen, age 70, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel, her four stepsons; David, Dean, Derwin and William Beushausen, one brother, Randy, and her best friend Mariam. Preceded in death by her parents. Patricia grew up in Chicago. She worked for the University...

Jackie D.  Young

Jackie D. Young

May 19, 2018

Jackie D. Young (nee Austin), age 61, of Matteson, passed away unexpectedly after a lingering illness on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband Christopher Young, her mother Kay Austin, her son, William (Stacey) Thomas, her daughter Nicole (Clint) Dye, her stepdaughter Crystal (Kevin) Kelly, five grandchildren Alyssa and Abigail Thomas, Paige Kateeb,...

James H. Slater

James H. Slater

May 8, 2018

James H. Slater, age 76, of Elgin, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. He is survived by his son's; Thomas (Traci) Slater, James C. (Amber) Slater, daughter; Nina (Andy) Cenkush, sister; Barbara (Ron) Fessler, grand-children; Matthew, Kayla and James T. Slater, Tristan and Ryenne Balmer, Edward Cenkush, one...

Wilbur "Skip" Hansen

Wilbur "Skip" Hansen

May 8, 2018

Wilbur "Skip" Hansen, age 82, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Litta (nee Eden); his children: Jodie (Rodney) Antonides of Joliet, Wendy (Ed) Hansen-Smith of Columbus, OH, Becky (Dean) Pearson of Shrewsbury, PA, Kristi (Kelly) Schroeder of Ft. Collins, CO, Amy (Gary)...

Julia A. Wilhelmi

Julia A. Wilhelmi

Apr 29, 2018

Julia Wilhelmi (nee Buldak), 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born July 4, 1926 to Lawrence and Lottie Buldak (Wesolowski). She was a 82 year resident of Joliet and lived the past 8 years in Manhattan. She attended St. Thadeus Grade School and Joliet Township High School. On September 2,...

James R. Patterson

James R. Patterson

Apr 29, 2018

James R. Patterson, age 92, of Manhattan since 1962, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Sunday, April 29, 2018. He is survived by his loving children; Craig (Cheri) Patterson of South Carolina, Kathy (Lonnie) McCollum of Manhattan, and Karen (Joe-deceased, 2018) Boseo of Manhattan, his granddaughters; Corie (Brandon) Delimata, Jacki (Kyle) Wesolowski, Julie (Alex)...

Thomas L. Webster

Thomas L. Webster

Apr 26, 2018

Thomas L. Webster, age 83, of Manhattan passed away peacefully with family at his side, at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia (nee Heitzman), his children; Catherine (Thomas) Peplansky, Susan (Charles) Gray, Michael (Nancy) Webster, Thomas (Laurie) Webster, grandchildren; Richard Barr, Christine (Adam) Foley, Emily Johnson,...

Steven H. Hughes

Steven H. Hughes

Apr 24, 2018

Steven H. Hughes, age 71, of Manhattan IL, formerly of Harvey IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Thrash and Linda Prince as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Iva Mae Hughes; brother Ronald Hughes and his sister Marie Lavigne. As a...

Mary Diane Roberson

Mary Diane Roberson

Apr 22, 2018

Mary D. Roberson (nee Walker), age 79, formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She is survived by her children; Charles Roberson Jr, Robert (Deidra) Roberson Sr., Cheryl (Donald) Tvrz, Pamela Roberson, and Michelle Thibodeau, twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, her sister Janet Eddy, her brothers William...

Joseph P. Boseo

Joseph P. Boseo

Apr 16, 2018

Joseph P. Boseo, age 69, of Manhattan, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen (nee Patterson), three sons; Dan (Melanie), Andy (Kazia) and Joe (Tina), five grandchildren; Jack, Brooklyn, Brandon, Logan and Brynlee, one sister Patricia (Mike) Quigley,...

Gilbert E Fox Jr.

Gilbert E Fox Jr.

Apr 11, 2018

Age, 84 of Plainfield formerly of Manhattan IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Rock Run Senior Living in Joliet, IL. Gilbert was born December 31, 1933 in Joliet IL to the late Muriel (nee Cecil) and Gilbert E. Fox Sr. It's not the destination, it's the journey. (It's the journey to your final destination) Gilbert worked...

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