Winifred Wilson
Jan 24, 2018
Winifred Wilson age 98, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 24 2018 at Salem Nursing Home in Joliet IL with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Marion Wilson; son Jerry (Sue) Wilson; brother Lester (Eileen) Wiersma; grandchildren Lauren (Chad) Veltman, Erica Trejo, Todd (Irene) Wilson; great grandchildren Sierra, Collin, Ashley, Jerimiah, Amelia...
Donald E "Duck" Marietta
Jan 19, 2018
Donald "Duck" Marietta, age 81 of New Lenox passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 19, 2018 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Seehafer) of 61 years; daughters Gina Krumreich and Lisa Smith (Jeffery-2017); Son Scott (Debra) Marietta; grandchildren Aaron (Colleen) Krumreich, Amber (Jeremy) Hylka, Katelyn Krumreich, Chelsea Krumreich, Christopher...
Thomas Tysse
Jan 17, 2018
Age 67, of Peotone, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Thomas was born November 11, 1950 in Harvey, IL to the late Clarence and Florence (nee Simons) Tysse. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Thomas received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University, as...
Gerald E. Carpenter
Jan 11, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" E Carpenter age 76 of Putnam, IL pass away on Thursday 1/11/2018 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL. Preceded in death by wife Shirley Carpenter, parents Clarence and Loretta and brother Dale. Survived by son Roy and sister Martha Haley. Jerry was a longtime resident of Manhattan, IL. Jerry enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. He will be...
Norman F. Gill
Jan 9, 2018
Norman F. Gill, age 85, of Manhattan, went to meet his Lord on January 9, 2018 at Salem Nursing Home, Joliet, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn (nee Krapf), his four children; Susanne (and the late Tom Murphy) Murphy of MN., LuAnn (Mark) Roop of Manhattan, Mary Ann "Proud" (Kim Whitmer) Berg of Manhattan,...
Merle Ray Foster
Dec 30, 2017
Merle Ray Foster was born December 23, 1932 to the union of James and Savannah (Whitley) Foster in Pineville, Kentucky. He was the fourth child of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Frances Hegg, Mattie Jones, Carrie Justice, and Doris Owens. The family moved later to Richmond, Indiana when he was young and...
Byron Walter Sauriol
Dec 30, 2017
Byron W. Sauriol, age 76, of Covington, GA, formerly of Frankfort, IL, passed away on the morning of December 30, 2017 at Piedmont General Hospital in Covington, GA. He is survived by his loving daughters Mary Beth Patrick of Manhattan, Julie (Jose) Zapata of Crystal Lake, and Jennifer (Chip) Cuttle of Manhattan; his grandchildren Michelle Patrick, Mark Patrick and Michael...
Myra Katherine Deguido
Dec 11, 2017
Myra Katherine DeGuido (nee Beard), age 85 of Posen passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 11, 2017. She is survived by her sons Anthony DeGuido, Dean (Lisa) DeGuido and Christopher DeGuido; Granddaughters Stephanie Marie and Mia Christina. Preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Joseph W DeGuido; and her son Joseph Herald...
David Ray Cochran
Dec 8, 2017
David R. Cochran, age 71 of Manhattan passed away peacefully at Rosewood Care Center on Friday, December 8, 2017 with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Sandra (nee Thornton) daughter Michelle (Bruce) Melhorn, twin brother William Cochran, niece Carrie (Joey) Watson, nephew Jason (Stacey) Cochran, great nephews Jace and Will, great...
Arlene "Mrs. G" Y. Granitz
Dec 5, 2017
Arlene Y. Granitz "Mrs. G", age 82, formerly of Manhattan, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her daughter's home in Frankfort in the loving arms of her family. She is survived by her 6 devoted children; Christopher B. Jr. (Kim), Mary Jo (Barry Sr.) Bradshaw, Anthony (Joy), Tina (James) Karasek, Joseph (Rosemary) and John Francis (Tina), 12 grandchildren; Christopher III,...
Jeffery G. Smith
Dec 4, 2017
Jeffery G. Smith, age 55, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lisa (nee Marietta), his children; Christopher Smith and Delainey Smith; his brothers, Steven (Joanne) Smith, Michael (Rayna) Smith; his sisters, Cheri Smith, Joyce (Raymond) Hernandez,...
Paul John Kadlec
Dec 2, 2017
Paul J. Kadlec, age 74, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Phillis (nee Basso), his children; Christina (Steven) Brann, Paul (Dana) Kadlec, Helen (Tim) Pecho and Hollie (Thomas Rayburn) Guzman, his grandchildren, Korey and Kevin Brann, Lane, Jade, and Paulie Kadlec,...
James G. Blevins
Nov 2, 2017
James G. Blevins, age 72, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda (nee Schein), his children; Brian (Amy) Blevins, James Blevins, Laurie (Don) Carter, and Keith (Patty) Blevins, his grandchildren; Alexandria Blevins-Carter, Alaina Carter, and Donnie Carter, Michael...
Margaret J. Smolich
Nov 1, 2017
Margaret J. "Aunt Maggie" Smolich, age 99, of Crest Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her niece's home. She is survived by her loving niece with whom she resided for the past 15 years, Linda (Scott) Dyke, special great nephew and great niece, Martin "Joel" (Orsola) Sovich and Katherine...
Jerri Lynn Blatti
Oct 22, 2017
Jerri L. Blatti (nee Swisher), age 46, of Braceville, passed away after a lingering illness on Sunday, October 22, 2017 with her family at her side. She is survived by her parents, Pat and Bob Swisher, her loving husband of 23 years, Jeffrey Blatti, her children, Robert (Tammie) Blatti, Morgan Crosby, and Jeffrey Blatti Jr., her grandchildren, Ronald and Jayden...
Robert O. Borden, Sr.
Oct 5, 2017
Age 80, of Wilton Center, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born October 23, 1936 in Joliet, IL to the late Elmer and Vera (nee Flatt) Borden. Lifetime resident of Manhattan and Wilton Twp. Since Robert was eighteen years old he worked for Cochran Plumbing and Heating where he eventually became Co-Owner. After...
Jerry "Red Dog" Delaney
Sep 28, 2017
Jerry "Red Dog" Delaney, age 62, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at his side after a very brief illness. He left this world after a full life, a true and kind father, papa, and friend to all he touched. Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lynn (nee Staehling), his daughter Amy (Tom) Cosgrove, his son...
Janet Kay Pack
Sep 23, 2017
Janet Kay Pack, age 70, of Manhattan, passed away at the stroke of midnight on September 23, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Danny Pack, her children, Dana (Mark) L'Ecuyer of Bourbonnais and D.A. (Amy) Pack of Peotone, three grandchildren Drew L'Ecuyer, Darby L'Ecuyer, and...
Diane Nicholson-Dahlgren
Sep 14, 2017
Age 69, of Custer Park, IL passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born June 22, 1948 in Reading, PA to the late Earl and Ethel (nee Barlett) Fromm. Diane spent her earlier years in the Elwood-Manhattan area, more recently in Custer Park. She loved to camp, play bingo, and enjoyed watching her grand-daughters...
Robert Singraber
Aug 31, 2017
Robert "Bob" Singraber, age 79, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with his family at his side. He is survived by his children; Annette Voytas, Bobby Singraber, Lyn (Michael) Melnick, and Ken Singraber; his grandchildren; Christopher, Joey, Zachary, Eric, Alexis, Luc, Blake, and Brock. Preceded in death by his beloved...
