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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kathleen Ann Wagner
Sep 21, 2016
Kathleen A. Wagner (nee Blasdel), Age 64, of Joliet, IL passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Born August 27, 1952 in Joliet to the late Eugene and June (nee Rimke) Blasdel. The warmth of Kathleen's home, the service she dedicated to the church, and her mentoring of women will be greatly missed....
William "Buzz" Sparger
Sep 21, 2016
William A. "Buzz" Sparger, age 67, of Manhattan, IL passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home. Born July 14, 1949 in Harvey, IL to the late William A. and Betty Jane (nee Conrad) Sparger. William was a retired self-employed truck driver and was also employed part time for the Village of Manhattan. He was a genuine man,...
Carol Moenck
Sep 12, 2016
Carol Moenck, age 74, of Lansing, passed away at her home with family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Phil Moenck, her children, Raymond (Kathy) Dettmering, and E. Scott (Jamie) Dettmering, the father of her children Emil Dettmering, her grandchildren, Corrinne (Rick) Pelletier, Amy Dettmering, Dominique (Eric) Schmaedeke, Brian Dettmering, Nicholas Dettmering, and Christopher Dettmering, 9 great...
Jean Marie Defries
Aug 27, 2016
Jean Marie DeFries (nee Wesselhoff), age 82, of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Joliet. She is survived by her loving husband of over 59 years, Jack DeFries, her daughter Gayle (Mike) Carroll of CA, her daughter-in-law Kathy (Matt McGiles) DeFries of Orland Hills, her grandchildren; Allison (Matt)...
Helen M. Nugent
Aug 18, 2016
Helen M. Nugent A time to be born and a time to die; God called Helen M. Nugent (nee Kuhn) age 92, of Manhattan, on August 18, 2016 at her appointed time. Helen found the positive in all persons and things. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and caring friend/neighbor. Her devoted husband and high school sweetheart, Edward M...
Tracey L. Mojzis
Aug 17, 2016
Tracey L. Mojzis, age 40, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving parents, George and Sandy (nee Duffy) Mojzis, her siblings; Shaun (Nicki) Mojzis of TN, Chris (Niki Lopez) Mojzis of Manhattan and Kerri (Paul Oppenhuis) Oliver of Manhattan, her maternal grandmother, Patricia Duffy of Crest Hill,...
Irwin "Jonesie" Joseph Jones, Jr.
Jul 29, 2016
Age 81, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. He was born August 16, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa. Irwin is survived by his wife, JoAnn (nee Wilhelmi) Jones; daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Rodzen of Manhattan; sister, Beth Miller of Des Moines, IA; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in...
Paulette E. Timm
Jul 28, 2016
Age 81, of Manhattan, IL passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born July 25, 1935 in Joliet, IL to the late Martin and Enid (nee Grogan) Timm. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and received her degree in nursing through Presbyterian St. Lukes in Chicago, IL. Paulette was formerly employed as a...
Martha Jean Davis
Jul 24, 2016
Age 72, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born August 13, 1943 in Morocco, IN to the late Charles Adam and Dorothy Ellen (nee Swartz) Bennett. Member of the Green Garden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed card games, Bunco, video gaming, and fishing. She also enjoyed wintering to...
Linda L. Erickson
Jul 12, 2016
Linda L. Erickson (nee Hagan), age 66, passed away peacefully with family at her side on July 12, 2016 at her home in Elwood. Linda was born in Joliet, IL on January 13, 1950. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with B.S. in Nursing, received her Masters of Science from Northern Illinois University, and completed coursework and exams for her...
Brian M. Griest Sr.
Jun 26, 2016
Brian M. Griest Sr., age 51, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly with family by his side on June 26, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He is survived by his wife Peggy O'Connor Griest, his mother, Myrt (nee Strohrigl) Griest, his children, Jessica Griest of Ohio, Brain Jr. of Joliet, Nick (Sherry) of Manhattan, and Brandon O'Connor of...
