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Paulette E. Timm

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

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

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.

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...

Charlotte Veronica Durand

Charlotte Veronica Durand

May 23, 2016

Charlotte V. Durand (nee Preston), age 80, of Manteno, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by her two daughters, Susan (James) Paul and Tracy (John) Burke, her grandchildren, James (Lisa) Paul, Christopher Paul, Andrew Burke, Justin Burke, Shane Burke, Logan Burke, and Bridget Burke. Preceded in death...

Wayne B. Wright

Wayne B. Wright

May 21, 2016

Wayne B. Wright, age 68, of Manhattan, departed this world on May 21, 2016 to join others who went before him. He fought a long hard battle of diffuse B Cell Lymphoma after diagnosed in 2014. Wayne was born in Courtland, New York on June 29, 1947 to Bernard and Arlene (nee Woodrich) Wright. He moved to Kankakee, IL When...

Paul Joseph Fiocca

Paul Joseph Fiocca

May 20, 2016

Paul J. Fiocca, age 62, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20th, 2016, at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE after battling leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife Marsha, his devoted sons Matt (Lisa) Fiocca of Valparaiso, IN, Mike (Stephanie) Fiocca of Hope Mills, NC, and Mark (Madelyn) Fiocca of Colorado Springs, CO, and his...

Mary Alice Jones

Mary Alice Jones

May 19, 2016

Mary A. Jones (nee O'Connell), age 84, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL. She is survived by her loving children, Earl (Dorothy) Jones, Denise (Mitch) Bentz, Dennis (Natalie) Jones, Laura (Lason) Magallones, Lewis (Carrie) Jones, and Patrick (Kathleen) Jones, her grandchildren, Rose, John, Matt, Tony, Jessie, Vicky, Mike, Kim, Breanna, Brandon,...

Viola Elizabeth Ziman

Viola Elizabeth Ziman

May 14, 2016

Viola "Violet" Ziman, age 94, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at home. She is survived by her loving sons, Gregory (Dee) Ziman of Plainfield, and Brian (Janet) Ziman of Manhattan, her grandchildren, Anthony (Marcie) Ziman, Jonathon Ziman, and David (Melissa) Ziman. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Chalus, her husband, her son,...

Karen  Couch Odum

Karen Couch Odum

May 4, 2016

Karen Couch Odum (nee Gill), age 74, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. She is survived by her first husband, Dennis Couch, two daughters, Debbie (James) Adams of Arkansas and Kathy (Jeff) Drnec of Joliet, one son Scott (Kim) Couch of Manteno, eight grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Barry, Bryan Adams,...

Kenneth Anthony Martinez

Kenneth Anthony Martinez

May 3, 2016

Kenneth A. Martinez, age 56, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Martinez of Wilmington, his loving daughters Shannon and Mackenzee Martinez, both of Joliet, two grandchildren, Dante and Damien Godina, one brother, Ronald Martinez of Manhattan, one sister, Mary (Frank) Studer of Wilmington, two aunts, Fran...

Roger Glenn Turnbough

Roger Glenn Turnbough

May 3, 2016

Roger G. Turnbough Age 57, of New Lenox, IL passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born September 4, 1958 in Joliet to the late Darrell and Florence (nee Tipton) Turnbough. Graduate of the Lincoln Way High School, Class of 1976. He then married his high school sweetheart, Diane Borden in...

Dorothy E. Welp

Dorothy E. Welp

May 2, 2016

Dorothy E. Welp, age 92, late of Wilton TWP, passed peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by two brothers, Frank (Ronnie) Pastewski of Chicago and Bob Pestewski of Indiana, numerous nieces and nephews, loving long time care-taker Kathleen Benn and dear friends Bob and Linda Davis and Yrma Wonders in addition to many in...

James  A. Abbott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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