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,...
Donna Marie Podest
Dec 12, 2015
Donna Marie Podest, age 56, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully with family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Brian, her children, Jack (Kelly) McGreehin and Tyler Podest, two grandchildren, Jackie and Brooklyn McGreehin, three sisters, Sharon Panacchia, Nancy Valenta,...
Darrin M. Jens
Dec 8, 2015
Darrin M. Jens, age 41, of Mundelein, passed away on December 8, 2015 at his home after battling a host of medical issues. He is survived by his mother, Caroline Kennedy, his father, Richard (Annie) Jens, his loving wife, Michelle (nee Dillon) Jens, his children Kloey and Tyler Jens, his brother, Eric (Lara) Jens, his sister, Ashley (John Ray) Connell,...
Michael J. Boyle
Dec 7, 2015
Michael J. Boyle Sr., age 49, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, December 7, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Boyle (nee Heroux) of Romeoville, his children, Angela (Nate) Rock and Michael J. (Steffani Spizzirri) Boyle Jr. both of New Lenox, four sisters, Dorothy (Mark) THompson of Lombard,...
Margaret H. Flatt
Dec 5, 2015
Margaret H. Flatt (nee Loucks), of Manhattan, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 after 101 years, 11 months and 9 days of life. She was born to William and Jennie (Woodcock) Loucks on December 26, 1913. Survived by two daughters; Donna (Bill) Chellios of Manhattan and Marian (Bob) Edmonson of Ottumwa, IA, one son Marlin (Barbara) Flatt of Manhattan,...
Maybelle Welsh
Dec 4, 2015
Maybelle Welsh, age 97, of Manteno formerly of Wilton Center and Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Manteno Springs Assisted Living Center, Manteno. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Debbie) Welsh of Dwight, Dolores (Gary) Shores of Manhattan, Phyllis Petreikis of Kankakee, Katharine (Tom) Manning of Bourbonnais, 17 grandchildren, 23...
Marilyn Klimek
Dec 2, 2015
Marilyn Klimek (nee Schoop), age 83, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her children; Susan (William) Brooks of Wilmington, Elizabeth (James) Quigley of Manhattan, and John (Debbie) Klimek of Elwood, her grandchildren; Kevin, Kathryn, and Robert Nelson, Sarah, Stephen, Matthew (Lindsay) and Andrew Quigley, and Johnny...
John Lester Robbins
Nov 25, 2015
John Lester Robbins, age 95, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and beloved caregiver Sophie. Devoted husband of Rita (Martell) and loving father of six, "Les" lived his entire life in rural Manhattan on the family farm. Les and Rita were married for over 74 years. Les was born to David...
Jackie P. Griest
Nov 24, 2015
Jackie P. Griest, age 85, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at St. Margaret Hospital, Dyer, IN. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Catherine "Myrt" Griest (nee Strohrigl), his children; Tammie (Douglas) Wilson of Crete, Annette (Donald) Dipple of Davenport, IA, Timothy Griest Sr. of Lockport, and Brian (Peggy)...
William Vlahos Sr.
Nov 22, 2015
William Vlahos Sr., Born January 23, 1960. At rest November 22, 2015. A faithful man. Lived vigorously, died peacefully. Beloved of many. Loving son, steadfast brother, doting father and uncle, fiercely loyal friend. A renaissance man. Skilled and self-taught; willing to use his talents to enrich the lives that touched his. A flair for cooking was a joy he shared...
Alice L. Breen
Nov 21, 2015
Alice L. Breen (nee Puhek), age 89, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Preceded in death by her husband, John J. Breen, her parents, John and Verna Pastornack and her brother, Tom Puhek. She is survived by her four sons; John A. (Marion) Breen, Richard L. (Jane)...
Thomas James Doyle
Nov 16, 2015
Thomas James Doyle, age 63, late of Wilton Twp., passed peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, November 16, 2015. He is survived by 1 son Thomas Doyle of Crest Hill, his loving companion for many years Evelyn Stanford, his extended family on Evelyn's side includes 2 sisters-in-law; Patricia (Ronald) Czczecina of Lansing and Katherine (Tony)...
