Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2026

William "Bill" M. Kujawa, age 80, of Manhattan formerly of Burbank, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 58 years Teresa "Terri" (nee Pastiak), his son Jonas (Jill) Kujawa, his grandchildren Hunter, Ethan, Kaylee and Cody, the last known relative of his side...

Mar 22, 2026

Gerald J. Vanderhyden "Jerry", age 86 of Elwood, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith "Edie" Vanderhyden (nee Lee), whom he married on October 10, 1959, his children Peggy Mandac, Brenda (Mike) Medlin, Linda Vanderhyden, and Janet Vanderhyden, grandchildren Jason (Lisa) Mandac,...

Mar 18, 2026

Lee William Brockman, age 76 of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Spring Creek Nursing Home and Rehab after reuniting with all his loved ones. Survived by his daughter Corey (John) Paoletti, brother Scott (Glenda) Brockman, stepdaughter Christina (Bob) Caprio, fiancée Irene "Renee" Keagle as well as her loving family (including many bonus grandkids), and...

Mar 10, 2026

Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Herbst, age 102, of Ranch Oaks in Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her children Thomas E. (Diana) Herbst, Kathleen M. (Thomas) Robinson and Richard A. (Paula) Herbst. Her grandchildren Jeffrey J. Herbst, Cynthia J. (James) Hudetz, Tanya M. (Joseph)...

Feb 10, 2026

Jeffrey S. Cross, age 56, of Manhattan passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 unexpectedly at his home. He is survived by his mother Drena (nee Carnahan) Cross, his daughters Kylie (Christopher) Lehpamer and Payton Cooley, his siblings Kristen Cross and Kenneth Cross Jr. and his nieces and nephew Erik Cross, Emili Cross and Ryann Hughes. Preceded in death...

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara Lynn Toepper was born in Blue Island, IL, on November 4th, 1944, and was the second daughter of Frederick and Margaret Uthe of Manhattan, IL. On April 24th, 1965, she married Richard Toepper, the love of her life. Together, they raised five children: Julie Ouwenga (Ron) of Bourbonnais, IL; Jon Toepper (Sue) of Manteno, IL; Jori Toepper of...

Feb 9, 2026

James P. Baskerville died Monday, February 9 at home in Manhattan. Born March 14, 1944, Jim was a lifelong farmer, raising grains, hay, and cattle. The son of Walter and Elsie Kestel Baskerville, he and his sisters grew up on the family farm that his grandfather purchased in 1892. Jim married Mary Whitler in 1981, and they...

Feb 8, 2026

William Elmer Hicks, age 96, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 77 years Dolores "Dolly" (nee Sully) Hicks, his son Jeffrey (Rebecca) Hicks, and his sister Betty (Donald) Crabbe. Preceded in death by...

Feb 7, 2026

Beverly J. Macarthy, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Frankfort, IL. Survived by her children Dennis (Chris) Macarthy, Debbie (Larry) Miller, Frank Macarthy, Jon (Cindy) Macarthy and Karen (Mark) Ogorzalek, 12 grandchildren Heather, Kiersten (Kevin), Sean (Melissa), Kevin, Michael (Kelsey), Philip (Taylor), Frank (Cristina), Kyra, Scott (Haley), Ryan and Patrick, 9 great grandchildren Sierra...

Feb 6, 2026

Britney Ann Doyle, age 37, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of nine years, Patrick Doyle; her three beloved daughters, Abigail Doyle, Alaina Doyle, and Alexa Doyle; her father-in-law, Kevin (Patricia) Doyle; her mother-in-law, Deborah (Frank) Cogswell; her brother, Larry Kucera; her sister-in-law, Nicole...

Feb 5, 2026

Judith G. Fitzgerald (nee Briese), fondly known as Judy, age 86 of Manhattan, passed away surrounded with the peace and love of her family at her side on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She is survived by her children Lynn (Dan) Chellios, Karen (Steve) Chellios, Kelly Patterson, Jacki (Pat) Reilly, and John (Jennifer) Fitzgerald, her grandchildren Eric Chellios, Stacie (Ryan)...

Feb 2, 2026

Lorraine P. McGill, age 93 of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, with her family at her side. Survived by her children Ed (Carlene) McGill, Jim McGill, and Kim (Rick) Austin, grandchildren Lisa (Jorge) Arroyo, Stacey (Donnie) Graff, Kristen (Steve Vingua) McGill, Mark McGill, Zak (Mili Cadena) McGill, Kate (Jason) Jeka, and...

Jan 17, 2026

Ronald L. Duranto, age 94 of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his four daughters Lynn (Scott) Traser of Macomb, IL, Elizabeth (Ronald Sr.) Vanderhyden of Diamond, IL, Mary Susan (Thomas) Fisher of Noblesville, IN, and Amy Joanne (Anthony) Brandolino of Braidwood, IL, his son John Charles (Amy)...

Jan 15, 2026

Makenna Marie Maurisak, age 24 of Manhattan, IL, passed away on January 15th, 2026. Though she left this world far too soon, she leaves behind an indelible mark on those lucky enough to have met her and a more beautiful world for those who hadn't.

Kenna was a beloved daughter to Kelly and Randy. She was an...

Jan 5, 2026

Mary Elizabeth McGowan, age 94 of Chesterton, Indiana, formerly of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Chesterton. Survived by her loving daughters Colleen (Tom) McParland of Elmwood, IL and Bridget (Kevin) McBride of Valparaiso, IN, grandchildren Mary, Thomas, Patrick, Maggie, Maeve, and Jack McParland, Meghan, Mary, and Molly McBride, sisters Joan...

Jan 3, 2026

Donald E. Phillips, age 53, of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet, IL. Survived by his sisters Carolyn (David) McGuire and Christy Martin, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces ang great nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Elsie Phillips...

Jan 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Henry "DL" Lindmark, who died on January 1, 2026, at the age of 61, at his home in Manhattan, Illinois.

Dave lived life with an open heart and an adventurous spirit. He had a lifelong love of photography, movies, road trips, motorcycles, music, and all...

Dec 28, 2025

Donald (Don) Albert Werner Jr., age 67, of rural Manhattan passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home. Don was born on February 28, 1958, the son of Donald A. Werner (Sr) and Betty K. (Lichtenwalter) Werner. On July 19, 1980, Don married Debbie (Carstens) Werner, whom survives and they had just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary...

Dec 27, 2025

Carolyn S. Hiller, age 87 of New Lenox, formerly of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Survived by her children David (Tracy) Hiller, Linda (Tony) Aiello, Sharon (Bob) Zolner, Dan (Janice) Hiller, and John (Tracy) Hiller, grandchildren Eric (Neilikka), Rachel (Seth), Mark (Marrem), Carolyn, Chris (Calla), Melissa, Alex, Andrew (Kate), Steven,...

Dec 18, 2025

Diana Hopkins, age 64, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, formerly of Chicago, passed away as a result of a tragic automobile incident on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Diana is survived by her siblings Dave Hopkins and Jim (Darlene) Hopkins, brother-in-law Rudy Campanotto, sister-in-law Beverly Hopkins and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Henrietta...