James A. Abbott
Apr 23, 2016
James Alexander Abbott, age 86, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on Saturday April 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family while under hospice care. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Claire, and four children: Ken (Dorothy) Abbott, Dale (Steve) Gibson, Audrey (Jim) Murdie, and Andrew Abbott. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Amy, Wendy,...
William P. Mison
Apr 22, 2016
William P. Mison, age 68, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his first wife, Cheryl Mison, two loving sons, Matthew of Elwood, and Michael (Denise) of Diamond, two granddaughters, Lillian and Sarah Mison, and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in...
Claudine A. Kaczor
Apr 17, 2016
Claudine A. Kaczor, age 84, of New Lenox, formerly of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. She is survived by her loving sons, Michael (Barbara) Kaczor of Manhattan, and Christopher (Deborah Grzymek) Kaczor of Orland Park, her grandchildren, Brian (Amy) Kaczor, Paul (Keeley) Kaczor, Christopher, Nicholas, Ashley and Kaitlyn Kaczor, and her...
Marjorie L. Cryer
Apr 13, 2016
Marjorie L. Cryer, age 89, of Manhattan passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her two loving sons, Bill (Cheryl) Cryer of FL, and Mark (Debbie) Cryer of Manhattan, her grandchildren, Christy Cryer, Nick (Stephanie) Cryer, Billy (Tammie) Cryer, and Brooke (Robby) Evans, her...
Andrew J. Hegeduis
Apr 8, 2016
Andrew "Andy" J. Hegeduis, age 26, of Manhattan, was called to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2016. He is survived by his loving parents, Richard (Virginia) Hegeduis of Manhattan and Tamorah (Robert) Riney of Minooka, his fiance, Kailey Henry, five sisters, Sarah (Mark) Kerkowski of Mokena, Sandra Davies of Lockport, Christina (Kevin) Schmidt of Bourbonnais, Jessica Teeter...
Donald J. Bernhard
Apr 8, 2016
Donald J. Bernhard, age 91, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Salem Village Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis (nee Stukel), one daughter, Donna (Larry) Jagmin of Frankfort, three sons, John (Mary) of Manhattan, Richard Bernhard of New Lenox, and Thomas (Joyce) of Columbia...
Janet M. Patterson
Apr 7, 2016
Janet "Jan" M. Patterson (nee Macklem), age 84, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James, one son, Craig (Cheri), two daugthers, Kathy (Lonnie) McCollum, and Karen (Joe) Boseo all of Manhattan, her grandchildren, Corie (Brandon) Delimata, Craig (Brooke) Patterson, Kevin...
Alex W. Martineck
Apr 4, 2016
Alex W. Martineck, age 93, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lottie (nee Dudzik), loving father of Alan (Carol) and the late Charlene (Herb) Zernecke. Loved grandfather of Alan Jr. (Melinda), James (Deena), Alexandra (Paul) Rozga, Stacy (Michael) Pollak. Adored great-grandfather (Dziadzi) to A.J., Lanie, Nickolas,...
Marcia A. Schouten
Mar 18, 2016
Marcia Schouten, age 77, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Friday, March 18, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Neil Schouten, two sons John Schouten and Jim (Ruth Geyer) Schouten, one sister Rita (Fergus-deceased) O'Connor of Northbrook, one brother James (Cheri) Vander Voort of WI, three sisters-in-law Mary...
Kenny L. Moody
Feb 15, 2016
Kenny Lloyd Moody, age 75, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL with his family by his side. Born in Elizabeth, MS in 1940, he moved to IL in 1966. He retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in 2000 after thirty-five years of service. Kenny was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning beans and...
Elisabeth J. Hayes
Feb 14, 2016
Elisabeth "Lis" J. Hayes (nee Sewing) age 53, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She is survived by her father, Heinz Sewing, her loving husband of 30 years, Michael Hayes, four sisters; Heidi McWilliams, Christine Ford, Nancy Vaira and Diane Sewing, three brothers; David (Nancy) Sewing, Timothy (Patty)...
Beverly Gail Betts
Feb 12, 2016
Beverly Gail Betts "Aunt B", age 64. Born in Chicago Illinois, she succumbed to brain cancer on February 12, 2016 after a valiant 6 month battle at her family's home in Wilton Center, Il. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla & Frank Arbanas; her loving nephews, Matthew & Luke Arbanas; her soul mate, John McGrath and his...
Eugene L. Bisping
Feb 12, 2016
Eugene L. Bisping, age 85, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016, at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean (nee Moser), his children, Richard (Carrie) of Idaho, Janeane (Cyril) Maticic of Elwood, Debra (Jeff) Benson of Florida, his grandchildren, Christine (Jason) Einsporn, Holly (Keith) Duvall, Tracy and...
Evelyn G. Weber
Feb 8, 2016
Evelyn G. Weber, Age 92, of Manhattan, IL passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born in Joliet to the late Emil and Sophia (nee Luehrs) Rab. Evelyn took great joy in being a housewife. She was proud to have farmed for twenty seven years in the Green Garden area with...
Donna Jean Hosey
Jan 14, 2016
Donna J. Hosey, age 81, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home with family at her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband Leroy Hosey. She is survived by her children; Dale (Yolanda), Glen (Rosemary), Carl, Carol (Frank), Colleen (Joe), Paula (Buddy), Gary, Beth (Greg), Brian (Jennifer), and Scott (Kim), 22 grandchildren,and 12 great...
Lloyd Edward Brandau
Jan 13, 2016
Lloyd Edward Brandau, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn (nee Wesolowski) Brandau, three sons; Michael (Kathy) Brandau of MN, James (Kathy) Brandau of Manhattan, and Thomas (Julie) Brandau of Manhattan, one daughter, Karen (Wally)...
Lois Mae Mcburney
Jan 8, 2016
Lois Mae McBurney, nee Smith, age 97, passed peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She was a life-long resident of Manhattan and a member of the Manhattan United Methodist Church, and a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend, Keith...
Christopher Brian Granitz Sr.
Dec 23, 2015
Christopher Brian Granitz, Sr. "Mr. G", age 81, of Frankfort, formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Arlene (nee Moschiano) Granitz, his children; Christopher Jr. (Kim), Mary Jo (Barry Sr.) Bradshaw, Anthony (Joy) , Tina (James) Karasek, Joseph (Rosemary), John...
Betty J. Waller
Dec 18, 2015
Betty J. Waller, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her children; Jan (Bill) Eaton, Steve (Adrienne) Waller, Dawn (Jim) Glenn, Beth (Larry) Bravato, Daniel (Mary) Waller and Jon (Paula) Waller, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her sisters, Nancy (Jerald) Olson and Bev Young and numerous nieces...
Vivienne Jean Wojtczak
Dec 13, 2015
Vivienne J. Wojtczak, age 57, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She is survived by her son, Tom (Patty) Wojtczak, her long time boyfriend, Jim Schneider, and her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Casmir and Norma Wojtczak, her brother Casmir Wojtczak and her sister, Carol Shepherd. Vivienne liked to play pool,...
