Norbert D. Grzenda
May 24, 2017
Age 87, of Plainfield, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born June 2, 1929 in Wilmington, IL to the late John and Edith (nee Baleria) Grzenda. Veteran of the United States Navy. Retired from Kerr Glass in Plainfield after almost forty years of employment. After retirement he enjoyed working on engines,...
Allen R. Robbins
May 19, 2017
Allen R. Robbins, age 66, of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox with his beloved caregiver Stephanie at his side. Survived by his loving children, Michelle (Matt) Hansen, Michael Robbins, and Matthew Robbins, his grandchildren, Abigail, and twins, Emma and Elijah, his brothers; Robert (Jean) Robbins, Thomas (Sandra) Robbins, Donald (Carol)...
Judith Ann Pet
May 16, 2017
Judith "Judy" A. (nee Rago) Pet , age 68, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Mikula) Rago, her loving husband of over 49 years Bill, her two sons, Robert (Megan) Pet of Chicago, and Gregory (Melissa) Pet of...
Ethan Abraham Matthew Grossman
Apr 14, 2017
Ethan Abraham Matthew Grossman, age 31, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his parents John and Catherine Grossman, his siblings Joshua VanDelft, Jon-Charles Grossman, Kayleah Grossman, Isaiah Grossman, and Sadalia Grossman, several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and his best friends Rocco Legato Sr. and Farmer Bob Porter. Ethan worked...
Audrey E. Chapman
Mar 29, 2017
Audrey E. "Betty" Chapman (nee Cantwell), age 90, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She is survived by her sisters, June Tharp of Crown Point, IN, Bonnie (Joe) York of Parkersburg, IL, her brother, Robert "Dee" Cantwell of Paducah, KY, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Glen...
Rodger L. Bettenhausen
Mar 28, 2017
Rodger Lee Bettenhausen, age 83, of Manhattan, went to meet his Lord on March 28, 2017 at his home on the family farm after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Survived by four sons, Rodney (Linda), Ronald (AnnKaryn), Randall (Cheryl), Richard (Jacqueline); six grandchildren: Kyle (Erica) Bettenhausen, Lauren (Ryan) Olson, Dana Bettenhausen, Elizabeth Bettenhausen, Max Bettenhausen, and Ryan Bettenhausen; two...
Marlene M. Martinez
Mar 22, 2017
Marlene M. Martinez, age 84, of Wilmington, formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital with family at her side. She is survived by her children; Ron Martinez of Manhattan and Mary (Frank) Studer of Wilmington, her grandchildren; Nicole Stroud, Morgan Martinez, Jimmy and Ben Studer, and Shannon and MacKenzie Martinez, her great...
Judith Ann Toepper
Mar 22, 2017
Judith Ann Toepper, age 74, of Wilton Township, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She is survived by her siblings; Pat (Mike) Irle, Sharon (Elroy) Hoger, Mary (Bruce) Boyle, Jim (Jane) Toepper, Dick (Barb) Toepper all of Wilton Twp. Jack (Marilyn) Toepper of Mokena and Dennis (Jerry Magiera) Toepper of Chicago and numerous nieces and...
Ronald O. Erickson
Mar 15, 2017
Ronald O. Erickson, age 75, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 at his home in Elwood. Ronald was born in Decatur, IL on February 2, 1942. He graduated from Joliet Township High School, joined and served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Ronald dedicated 31 years...
Ronald L. Deininger
Mar 6, 2017
Ronald L. Deininger, 81, of Elwood, Illinois passed away peacefully at his son's home with wonderful assistance of Joliet Area Community Hospice on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in 1935 in Joliet, Illinois. He is survived by his son, Douglas W. Deininger (Lori) of Plainfield, Illinois, his daughter, Deborah M. Urish (Tim) of Kilbourne, Illinois; and five grandchildren,...
Robert E. Kelliher
Feb 19, 2017
Robert "Bob" E. Kelliher, age 61, of Manhattan, formerly of Alsip, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at University of Chicago. He is survived by his father, Eugene Kelliher, his daughters, Michelle (Matthew Ferrin) Kelliher and Kristina Kelliher, his sisters; Linda Rhodes, Margaret Hobbs and Susan (Bob) Besenhofer, and his nieces and nephews; Megan Hobbs, Dean Hobbs, Elizabeth Besenhofer and...
Larry J. Banas
Feb 19, 2017
Age 66, of Elwood, IL passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. Born January 7, 1951 to the late John and Helen (nee Zavorski) Banas. Larry was a skillful carpenter and craftsman, avid community volunteer, and proud grandparent, father, and husband. Surviving are his beloved wife, Donna (nee Valentinas) Banas of Elwood; two sons, Drew (Jennifer) Banas and...
Charles A. Lane
Feb 16, 2017
Charles A. Lane, age 92, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie (Mark) Taylor and Judy (John) Ryals, his grandchildren, Ryan (fiancé, Stephanie Vojas) Taylor, Mackenzie Taylor, Lane Ryals, Andrea Ryals, and Colin Ryals. Preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Bonnie Lane, his...
Joe Harland Benney
Feb 14, 2017
Joe Harland Benney, age 92, formerly of Cherokee Village, AR, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Joe, also known as "Buck" was born March 21, 1924, in Breckingridge, MO to John and Dollie Benney. He served in the US Naval Service during WWII from 1942-1946. On August 29, 1947 Joe married Marilyn E. Forquer. He attended Northeast Missouri...
June Marilyn Gallaway
Feb 2, 2017
June Marilyn Gallaway (nee Krueger), age 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 with family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James "Mike" Michael Gallaway, her children; Mike (Sharon) Gallaway, Tammy (Mark) Santangelo, Colleen Gallaway, Patrick (Debbie) Gallaway, Sean (Vicki) Gallaway and Timothy (Brenda) Gallaway, 12 grandchildren, 7 great...
John Mcguire
Jan 30, 2017
John P. McGuire late of Manhattan, IL formerly of New Lenox and Chicago, IL passed away peacefully in hospice care at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Preceded in death by his parents Catherine (Hyland) and Patrick J. McGuire; his brother Bernard, J. McGuire; his sister Kay and brother-in-law Chuck Wallace, and brother-in-law Bob Roethel. Survived by sister Helen Roethel,...
Brenda Tanner
Jan 29, 2017
Brenda L. Tanner (nee Flanagan), age 56, of Ottawa formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on her beloved husband's birthday, Sunday, January 29, 2017 surrounded by family. She is survived by her children; Jennifer (Andrew) Linton-Glenn, Robert (Brandy McGuire) Tanner, Christopher Tanner, Ricky (Heather) Tanner, and Stephanie (Rich) Tanner-Crowl, her grandchildren, Mychael, Chloe, Julien, and Brendan Linton, Angelina Glenn, Bayley...
Donna C. Hannigan
Jan 19, 2017
Donna C. Hannigan (nee Witt), age 74 of New Lenox, IL passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas, and her beloved parents, Henry and Edith (nee O'Malley). Loving mother of Laura (Frank) Mayer, Daniel, Sheila (Terry) O'Brien, Shannon Thies, and Erin (Edward) Andrade. Proud grandmother of eleven: Charley, Brianne, Anthony,...
Tara Press
Jan 1, 2017
Tara Press, age 38, late of Joliet, died peacefully in her sleep with her parents at Winter Haven, FL., on Sunday, January 1, 2017. She is survived by her parents John and Tina Press, one brother John (Jennifer) Press of Minooka, Uncle Wally Wojciechowski of Illinois, Uncle Gary and Aunt Denise Wheeler of TX., nieces and nephew Madeline, Savannah and...
John J. Williams
Dec 30, 2016
John Williams Age 84, of Manhattan, IL passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Miller Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Kankakee, IL. Born February 24, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Bregovy) Williams. Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Member of the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and the St. Joseph...
