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...
Bernard D. Dougherty
Aug 30, 2017
Bernard "Bernie" Dougherty, age 88, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Janet Dougherty, their children; Christina (Rodney) Meisell, Diana (James) Downey, Laura (Neil) Spader, Kathy (Albert) Morgan, Kristi (Jeff) Riggleman, David (Tarin) Dougherty, and Dan Dougherty, their grandchildren; Alan, Graham, Rob, Caitlin (Anthony), Marek, Alaina, Brianne,...
Betty Lou Reilly
Aug 4, 2017
Betty Lou Reilly (nee Johansson) Age 79, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2017 at Manteno Springs Assisted Living in Manteno. Born July 17, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Sven and Martha (nee Palm) Johansson. Betty retired from EchoStar after working for over thirty years. She was an avid reader, loved painting and sewing,...
Warren Lee Harmon
Aug 3, 2017
Warren Lee Harmon, age 85, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his daughters home in Warren, MN. on Thursday, August 3, 2017. He is survived by his daughter Donna (Brian) Peterson, two grandchildren, Brian (Gayle) Pulliam and Katie Peterson, one great granddaughter Hope, his sister Patricia Patterson, two sisters-in-law Connie McElyea and Pat Dahlkamp and special friends,...
Louise M. Watson
Aug 2, 2017
Louise M. Watson, Age 79, of Manhattan, IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her daughter's home in Manhattan where she spent her final few months. Born February 23, 1938 in Piggott, AR to the late Jack Lawrence and Marie Hazelwood. Louise worked side by side with her husband, Bob throughout their marriage at their businesses, but always...
Margaret Leon Uthe-Fruendt
Jul 30, 2017
Margaret Leon Uthe-Fruendt (nee Gabor), age 95, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family at her side. She is survived by her seven children; Barbara (Richard) Toepper, Cathy (Michael) Conner, William (Marianne) Uthe, Luann (Robert) Widlowski, Jacquelyn (Randall) Darby, Richard (Debra) Uthe, and Roberta (Phillip) McMurtrey, 27 grandchildren, 44...
Nathan David Andrew
Jul 26, 2017
Age 24, of Manhattan, IL, recently residing in Toluca, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident. Born May 15, 1993 in Joliet, IL to David N. and Kelly A. (nee Blatti) Andrew. Nathan graduated from Peotone High School Class of 2011. He loved the arts and participated in the marching band, theatre,...
Phyllis Lorene Surdey
Jul 24, 2017
Phyllis Lorene Surdey, forever beautiful bride to Cecil "Frank", of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at age 84 on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Cecil Surdey, her children; Lynda (Roger) Bradley, Kathy (Lynn) Wehrmann and John (Sheree) Surdey,...
Beverly J. Rauman
Jun 30, 2017
Age 80, of Elwood, IL passed away peacefully Friday, June 30, 2017 with her family by her side at her home. Born January 6, 1937 in Joliet, IL to the late Martin and Jane (nee Rodgers) Mudroch. Beverly retired from Lockport Twp. High School after several years of employment. She was a founding member and sponsor of the Elwood Children's...
Sandra S. Murphy
Jun 13, 2017
Sandra S. Murphy (nee Hall) of Bloomington formerly of Elwood passed away peacefully at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, after a lengthy courageous battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with her family at her side. She is survived by her daughter Karla (David) Lane, her grandchildren; Kasandra Smith, Korine Tatroe, Kaitlyn Graczyk, Alan Agamy, Andrew Agamy,...
Mary Grace Lee
Jun 10, 2017
Age 95, of Manhattan, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her home. Born May 9, 1922 in Jamestown, NY to the late Ignazio and Maria (nee Ballanca) Capizzi. Mary was born and raised in Jamestown, NY. During WWII she worked as Rosie the Riveter building planes. She graduated from Rosary College in River Forest, IL receiving her...
Michael J. Mchugh
Jun 3, 2017
Michael J. "Mike" McHugh, age 67, of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mary (nee Murray) McHugh, his son, Brendan (Colleen) McHugh of Chicago, his daughter, Mary Kathleen McHugh of Chicago, his grandson, Finnegan Michael McHugh, his three brothers, Richard...
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...
