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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...

Alex W. Martineck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

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