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Mildred C. Flanagan

Mildred C. Flanagan

Sep 23, 2015

Mildred C. (nee Riley) Flanagan, age 72, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. She is survived by her children, Brenda Tanner of Ottawa, Mary Robin (David) Nelson of Crest Hill, Wanda Flanagan of Manhattan, John D. Flanagan Jr. of Manhattan, nine grandchildren; Jennifer, Robert,...

William H. Heisner

William H. Heisner

Sep 22, 2015

William H. Heisner "Bill", age 54, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He is survived by his four brothers; Bernard (Susan) of Fairview Heights, John Of Onarga, Kent (Karen) and Dean both of Peotone and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin J. and Ester...

Eugene Osmus

Eugene Osmus

Sep 12, 2015

Eugene Osmus, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Yvonne (nee Hill) Osmus, his daughter, Karen (James) Gentile of Manhattan, one son, Kevin Osmus of Joliet, two sisters, Betty Herbst and Judy Bunte, both of Manhattan, two grandchildren, Ryan and Charles...

Daniel Rohland

Daniel Rohland

Sep 11, 2015

Daniel L. Rohland, age 64, passed away on September 11, 2015 surrounded by his family at Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee. Daniel was born July 7, 1951 in Joliet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. and Esther L. Rohland of Manhattan. Surviving are his children Ethan (Courtney) Rohland, and Katie (Andrew) Gonia; granddaughter Brianna Rohland; brothers...

Donald Hunt

Donald Hunt

Sep 10, 2015

Donald Hunt, age 68, passed away unexpectedy on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Rebecca (nee Kescik), his son, Donald Jr. of Manhattan, one sister, Corinne (Bob) Ufferman, one brother-in-law Tony Serge, two sisters-in-law Karen (John) Ramirez and Holly (Jim) Horrell, very close family friends Stephanie (Tom) Gajdorus...

Kent W. Heatherwick

Kent W. Heatherwick

Sep 4, 2015

Kent W. Heatherwick, age 66, of Kankakee, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at Presence St Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. He is survived by his son Adam (Shauna) Heatherwick of Wilmington and Andrew Heatherwick of Lena, IL, three grandchildren; Randee, Reese, and Grace, two brothers, Alan (Beverley-2013) Heatherwick, and Lane (Linda) Heatherwick, one niece and two nephews. Preceded in death...

John H. Major Jr.

John H. Major Jr.

Aug 26, 2015

John H. Major Jr., age 95, of Orland Park formerly of Warrensburg passed away peacefully with family at his side at Smith Crossing on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. He is survived by three daughters Barbara Runty of Manhattan, Shirley Ann (Donald Larry) Wennlund of Mokena, Marilyn "Sue" (Bill) Splitgerber of Florida, one son John (Mary Lou) Major III of Frankfort,...

Arlene Landgraf

Arlene Landgraf

Aug 13, 2015

Arlene M. Landgraf, 86, of Midlothian, Il., passed away at Alden Estates of Naperville, Il., on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She had been a long term care resident. Arlene was the wife of the late Howard R. Landgraf. She is survived by one son Terry Landgraf, two daughters, Sue (Thomas) Damsch, and Betty (Michael) Rauen, seven grandchildren; Michael Katsaros, Kimberly...

Sylvia Martinez

Sylvia Martinez

Aug 13, 2015

Sylvia Martinez, age 77, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She was survived by her husband of 45 years, Raul Martinez. She is also survived by her children Alice Rangel, Agie Lefler (Robert), Adrian Rangel, Irene Leija, and Laura Aversano (Vince). She was the adoring grandmother to Ava Valentina Aversano (age 8) and...

Barbara Jean Van Ordstrand

Barbara Jean Van Ordstrand

Aug 13, 2015

Barbara Van Ordstrand, age 74, of Monee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields. She is survived by her children; Julie Bewsey of Dunlap and Matt (Kim) Van Ordstrand of Frankfort, one grandson, Jonathan Van Ordstrand, three granddaughters, Melissa Van Ordstrand, and Samantha and Caroline Bewsey, her brother, Richard (Wanda) Zatteau, two nieces...

Frances I. Manheim

Frances I. Manheim

Aug 6, 2015

Frances Irene Manheim, age 91, left us on August 6, 2015, with her children by her side in Urbana, Illinois. She was the widow of Robert Manheim. They shared 50 years together. Fran was born March 25, 1924, in Arkansas, to Jess and Maggie Bauldwin. She had five siblings, Grover Bauldwin, Bernard Bauldwin, Alfred Tommy Bauldwin, Gertrude Terry and Juanita...

Raymond James Wortel

Raymond James Wortel

Aug 4, 2015

Raymond James Wortel, age 69, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Raymond Wortel and his sister, Dorothy (Dottie) Wortel. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Helen (Misek) Wortel of Gulfport, MS; his children, Gemma (Dennis) Wortel of Markham, IL, Penny (Mike) Fitzpatrick of Montgomery, IL, Raymond (Jennifer) Wortel and...

Laura M Erickson

Laura M Erickson

Jul 29, 2015

Laura M. Erickson, age 90, of Ingalls Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at The Parc at Joliet. She is survived by her nephew-in-law, Donald Dubbert; her sister-in-law, Lillian Dralle; her great nephews and nieces; Duane and Dale Dubbert, Dawn Stawick, and Anna and Benjamin Dralle; numerous great great nieces and nephews; her special friend, Lorenzo Filetti; and...

Brenda Findley

Brenda Findley

Jul 23, 2015

Brenda Findley, age 73, of Elwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her loving son, Jeff (Christine) Findley, her dear grandson, Justin Findley and her brother, Phil Sylvester, all of Elwood. Preceded in death by her parents, Russ and Wilma (nee Nixon) Sylvester, her infant...

Mary  Gast

Mary Gast

Jul 17, 2015

Mary Gast, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nellie (nee Murphy) Gast, her brothers, Floyd, Raymond, Stanton, and Willard. She is survived by one brother, Donald (Vera), one sister-in-law, Barb Gast, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was...

Terry D. Wilmoth

Terry D. Wilmoth

Jul 11, 2015

Terry D. Wilmoth, age 58, of Manhattan formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on Saturday, July 11, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Francine (nee Doleshek) Wilmoth, his wife of 35 years, Julie (nee McAlpin) Wilmoth, his children, Joseph, Katherine, and Meghan Wilmoth, his siblings, Sherry (Mike) Sanders, Larry...

William Gallagher

William Gallagher

Jun 26, 2015

William "Billy" Gallagher, age 55, of Coconut Creek, Fl, formerly of Manhattan, passed away on June 26, 2015. He is survived by three sisters, Colleen (Ron) Stetzel, Peggy (Keith) Yunker and Katie (Terry) Allocco, two brothers, Michael and Tim Gallagher, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Jr. and Shirley...

Karren L. Wonders

Karren L. Wonders

Jun 9, 2015

Karren Wonders of Aurora, IL, passed from death to eternal life on June 9, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her beloved family and friends during her final days. Karren was born on February 1, 1947 in Gallup, New Mexico, the daughter of Yrma (Montgomery) and Alvin Wonders. She spent most of her...

Randy C. Bankroff

Randy C. Bankroff

Jun 6, 2015

Randy C. Bankroff, age 60, of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, with family at his side, after a courageous fight against cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Dawn, and his daughters, Ashley (Andrew Vail) and Kori (Matt Walick), his cherished grandchildren Wyatt and Riley, his loving parents, Ernie and Ardis Bankroff, of Elwood,...

Debra A. Prokop

Debra A. Prokop

May 18, 2015

Debra A.(nee Smith) Prokop, age 59, of Peotone, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Dolores Smith, her loving husband and high school sweet heart of 34 years, Bruce Prokop, her daughter, Jennifer Prokop, her son, Louis (Bina Wilbourn) Prokop, four sisters, Marilee Smith, Cindi (Tim) Mazzoni, Pam (Sean) Holmes,...

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