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Mary  Catherine Barath

Mary Catherine Barath

May 13, 2015

Mary Catherine Barath, nee King, of Oswego, passed from this life peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She is survived by her siblings; Geraldine (Richard – deceased) Baumgart, Pat King, Joe (Mary) King, Edie (Chris) Cowell and Ann King, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, two favorite aunts, Hazel (Carl-deceased) Wickman and Joan (Al – deceased) King, her...

Hazel A. Heatherwick

Hazel A. Heatherwick

May 2, 2015

Hazel Heatherwick, age 94, of Green Garden Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2015. She is survived by her three sons; Alan of Frankfort, Lane (Linda) of Peotone and Kent of Kankakee, her grandchildren, Jon, Grant, Carrie, Adam (Shauna), and Andrew, her great grandchildren, Kadden and Grace, her step-great grandchildren, Karli, Randee, Reese, her sister, Lila Ganser of...

Gordon John Heitman

Gordon John Heitman

Apr 28, 2015

Gordon J. Heitman, age 77, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia (nee Butler), his son, Alvin Heitmann of Milwaukee, WI, his daughter Bridget (Chris) Herzog of Elwood, his grandson, Alexander Herzog, his brothers, Robert (Debbie) Heitman and Gary Heitman, and numerous nieces...

Shirley A, Beatty

Shirley A, Beatty

Apr 24, 2015

Shirley Ann (Cassidy) Beatty Shirley A Beatty (nee Cassidy), age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 surrounded by loving family at Salem Village Nursing Home. She was the only child to John and Helen (nee Betz) Cassidy. Resided in Joliet most of her life but was born and raised in Columbia Missouri. She was employed by the...

Alice J Galvez

Alice J Galvez

Apr 9, 2015

Alice Jean Galvez (nee Rush) age (2 hours short of) 81 years of Manhattan. Born April 10, 1934, passed away peacefully, April 9, 2015 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents Mike and Mae Rush originally of Ashkum; her husband Ray (2007), one son Mark; one sister-in-law Catalina Galvez. Starting with a 10 stool counter...

Merle E Waller

Merle E Waller

Apr 2, 2015

Merle Eugene Waller, age 82, of Joliet, passed away peacefully April 2, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Engebretson) Waller, his 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 and his brother, Rolly...

James David Russell

James David Russell

Mar 24, 2015

James D. "Jim" Russell, age 70, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elsie (nee Irby), his children, Joseph Russell, Christopher Russell and Shay (Timothy) Hayden all of Manhattan, three grandchildren, Hunter, RJ, and Abbey, and two brothers, Robert and Donald Russell. Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and...

Minola Catherine Sturm

Minola Catherine Sturm

Mar 22, 2015

Minola Catherine Sturm (nee Williams), age 96, died March 22, 2015, after a brief illness at her home in Elwood, surrounded by friends and family. Minola was born February 14, 1919, in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Jack; her beloved daughter, Sheila; her dear brother, Robert; her cherished sister, Peggy; and her parents, Robert and...

John "Jack" F. Rainford

John "Jack" F. Rainford

Mar 17, 2015

John F. "Jack" Rainford, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia (nee Sutter) of Manhattan, his children, Lisa (Larry) Paez of New Lenox, John (Melissa) of Bartlett, Jeffrey (Heather) of Channahon, Jason (Missy) of Joliet, eight grandchildren, Jake and Luke Paez,...

Ruth  Therese Lamaster D.N.

Ruth Therese Lamaster D.N.

Mar 4, 2015

Ruth T. Lamaster, D.N. (nee Phelps), age 82, of Crestwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 with family at her side at her daughter's home in Manhattan. She is survived by her children; Tom Lamaster of Chicago, Frank Lamaster of Godley, Mary Pruett of Athens, Alabama, Paul (Barb) Lamaster of Crestwood, Laura (Bob) Grice of...

Jeanne L. King

Jeanne L. King

Feb 26, 2015

Jeanne L. King, age 92, of Elwood, formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on February 26, 2015. She is survived by her children; Geraldine (Richard-deceased) Baumgart, Mary (Steve-deceased) Barath, Pat King, Joseph (Mary) King, Edie (Chris) Cowell, and Ann King, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister, Hazel (Carl-deceased) Wickman,...

Vance Clayton Manheim

Vance Clayton Manheim

Feb 26, 2015

Vance Clayton Manheim, age 62, of Manhattan died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at his home with his family around him. He is survived by 1 daughter Amanda Manheim of Kentucky, 2 sons Clayton and Wyatt of Manhattan, former wife Lynn Manheim of Kentucky, 2 sisters, Deborah (Danny) Latham and Kathy Manheim, 1 brother Gary (Yevette) and numerous nieces and nephews....

Frank A Klick

Frank A Klick

Feb 17, 2015

Frank A. Klick, age 86, of Chicago, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He is survived by his nieces and nephews; Colette (Leonard) Schrank, Charlene (Ronald) Yock, Paul (Pam) Durco, Dan (Pam) Klick, Don (Mary) Permoda, Tom Permoda, Tim (Teresa) Permoda, Joe Permoda, Michael Permoda, Bill Permoda,...

Betty A Nordsell

Betty A Nordsell

Feb 12, 2015

Betty A. Nordsell (nee Tessmer), age 76, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Thursday, February 12, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 53 years, Charles Nordsell, her devoted daughter, Laura (Brian) Panicucci of Oglesby, IL, three grandchildren, Brittany, Kristen, and Nicholas Panicucci, two great grandchildren, Charlie...

Allan R. Braun

Allan R. Braun

Feb 5, 2015

Allan R. Braun, age 72, of Elwood, IL passed away Thursday, Feb 5, 2015 at his winter home in Harlingen, TX. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Beth, one son Bob (Valerie) of Boise, ID, one daughter, Sue (Butch) Alton of Custer Park, three granddaughters, Kali, Mallory, and Madelyn Alton, his mother Evadean of LaSalle IL,...

Timothy R.  Doyle

Timothy R. Doyle

Feb 2, 2015

Timothy "Timmy" R. Doyle, age 59, of Manhattan passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Erin (John) Haley, two grandchildren, Sophia and Dylan, his brothers; Kevin (Patty), Jamie (Peggy), Terry (Rose), Bobby, Andy (Chrissy), and Danny (Katie), his sisters; Colleen Schroeder, Kara Boeckman, Tracy (Ed) Clark and Megan (Tim) Baldermann, numerous...

Jeanne R. Gregg

Jeanne R. Gregg

Jan 20, 2015

Jeanne "GiGi" R. Gregg (nee Henry), age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at home with family at her side. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Karyl (Gregory) Hobbs of Frankfort, her loving grandchildren; Julianne (Jayson) Polad, Brett (Tania Smith) Hobbs, and Andrea (Michael) Judge, and her ever present and filled with kisses and hugs great grandchildren;...

Kenneth A Gerat

Kenneth A Gerat

Jan 4, 2015

Kenneth A. Gerat, age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by beloved wife of 52 years, Toni (nee Dileto), his sons, David (Jean), Ronald, and Richard Gerat, his grandson, Matthew and his sister, Lucy Cantu. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary (nee Macak) Gerat. Ken...

Robert Alan Curran

Robert Alan Curran

Dec 27, 2014

Robert "Bob" Curran, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet. He is survived by his children; Michael (Kelly) Curran of Joliet, Joseph Curran and James Curran both of Manhattan, and Kathryn (Steven) Short of Elwood, three grandchildren; Kayla, Michael, and Maya Short, one brother-in-law, Bud McQueen of Manhattan, one sister...

Barbara Dal Santo

Barbara Dal Santo

Dec 26, 2014

Barbara Helen Dal Santo, age 77, late of New Lenox, died peacefully on December 26, 2014 at her home with her family around her. She was born in Hammond Indiana on March 2, 1937. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Craig Dal Santo, one son Kenneth, three daughters Sherry, Kathleen and Laura. Four grandchildren, Madeline, Mia,...

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