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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
