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Ronald L. Deininger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mariann Marie Manthei

Mariann Marie Manthei

Dec 28, 2016

Mariann M. (nee Gustafson) Manthei, 68, passed away on December 28, 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. She was born on March 2, 1948 in Manhattan, Illinois to Ruth (nee Barlow) and Wallace Gustafson. Mariann was married to Howard Manthei on September 1, 1968 and both enjoyed each other for 48 years of marriage. Mariann leaves behind her husband,...

Anthony Kestel

Anthony Kestel

Dec 15, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Kestel, of Manhattan Twp, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Eleanor nee Olah, three sons; James (Colleen), David (Lori) and Thomas (Tracy), one daughter Christine (Joseph) Tures, six grandchildren; Corinne, Jake, Tony, Frankie, Samantha and Nick. He was...

Michael T. Walsh

Michael T. Walsh

Dec 7, 2016

Michael T. Walsh, age 65, of Elwood, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, December 07, 2016, at his home. He is survived by his sister Patricia (Phil) Carlos, three brothers, Joseph (Mary Jane) Walsh, Dennis Walsh, and Timothy (Cindy) Walsh, his nieces and nephews, Michael (Carolyn) Kavanaugh, John (Lisa) Kavanaugh, Brigid Walsh, Thomas Walsh, Megan Walsh,...

Timothy Hickey

Timothy Hickey

Dec 2, 2016

Timothy Hickey, age 62, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon (nee Rogers) Hickey, two sons, Kyle (Jennifer) Stalter of Diamond, Kenny Hickey of Joliet, two daughters, Kristy deBoer of Joliet and Kelly (Dan) Ketelaar of Manhattan, and nine grandchildren, and...

Warren Earl Braam

Warren Earl Braam

Nov 21, 2016

Warren Earl Braam. Born on March 25, 1926, Chicago, IL. of immigrant families. Died on November 21, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was 90-years-old. Served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Forces from 1944 to 1946, recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was a two-way...

G. Dean Berryman

G. Dean Berryman

Nov 17, 2016

G. Dean Berryman, age 82, of Elwood, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 63 years, Janet (nee Seehafer) Berryman at his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Also surviving are his children, Ron (Laurie) Berryman, Dawn (Randy-deceased 2015) Bankroff, Mark (Karen) Berryman, his grandchildren, Kelly Berryman, Ashley (Andrew) Vail,...

Robert  Charles Watson

Robert Charles Watson

Nov 7, 2016

Robert C. Watson, age 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Louise (nee Lawrence) Watson, his two cherished daughters, Brenda (Phil) Valera and Linda (Pat) McLaughlin, four grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Jacob and Julia Valera, and Lindsay and Kelsey McLaughlin, his great...

Rita Robbins

Rita Robbins

Oct 12, 2016

Rita Cecelia Theresa Robbins (nee Martell), age 96, of Manhattan passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family and beloved caregiver Sophie. She is survived by her six children; Robert (Jean) Robbins, Thomas (Sandra) Robbins, Donald (Carol) Robbins, Allen Robbins, James (Pamela) Robbins and Mary Anne (Steve) Meyer, 15 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren....

Beverly J. Ardaugh

Beverly J. Ardaugh

Oct 10, 2016

Beverly J. Ardaugh (nee Kreimeier), age 86, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family at her side on Monday, October 10, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband William Ardaugh, her children; Barbara (Thomas) Bolek of Shorewood, Daniel (Cheryl) Ardaugh of Plainfield, Susan (John) Walsh of Elwood, John R. Ardaugh of Manhattan, and Carol (David) Mark...

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