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,...
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...
