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Shirley A. Carpenter

Shirley A. Carpenter

Feb 5, 2014

Shirley Carpenter (nee Bitner), age 70, of Manhattan passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gerald "Jerry" Carpenter, her son, Roy Carpenter of Bloomington, her brother, Ralph Bitner of Australia, one nephew, Jonathon (Kandyce) Bitner , one niece, Grace (Jeremy Fox) Bitner-Fox, her great niece Madeleine Fox and...

Leora Robinson

Leora Robinson

Feb 4, 2014

Leora Mildred Pollick Robinson, born January 7, 1923 died 8:43 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Joliet, Will, Illinois. Leora was the third daughter of Addie Mae and Omer James Pollick and was raised in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Leora met Benjamin Edward Robinson during World War II while he was stationed in Kansas City, Missouri. Leora lived with her...

Sheila J. Davis

Sheila J. Davis

Jan 30, 2014

Sheila J. Davis, age 72, of Peotone formerly of LaGrange, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, James Davis, her daughter, Cynthia (Ronald) Mantooth of Kankakee, her three granddaughters, Katelin, Stephanie, and Hannah, her sister, Billie Sekera, her step-brother, Kenneth (Marsha) Schmidt, and...

William "Bill" Bogusz

William "Bill" Bogusz

Jan 25, 2014

William "Bill" S. Bogusz, age 77, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon (nee Eggert) Bogusz, his children, William "Bill" (Mary) Bogusz, Michael (Kelly) Bogusz, Joe (Lisa) Bogusz and Sue Bogusz, his grandsons, Sean, Tyler, and Blake Bogusz, Michael, Kameron and Nicholas Norton,...

Kurt E. Gould

Kurt E. Gould

Jan 23, 2014

Kurt E. Gould, age 48, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 23, 2014. He is survived by his loving parents Kenneth and Vanette (nee Lennon) Gould, his brothers and sisters, Mark (Lori) Gould of St. Charles, Michelle "Mickey" (Tim) Hartseil of Plainfield, Brett (Jackie) Gould of Joliet, Erik "Ponny" (Randal Engelmann) Gould...

Albert W. Hiller

Albert W. Hiller

Jan 19, 2014

Albert W. Hiller, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2014, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn (nee Brixey), his two daughters, Linda (Tony) Aiello of Frankfort and Sharon (Bob) Zolner of Green Garden, his three sons, David (Tracy) Hiller, Daniel (Janice) Hiller, and John (Cheryl) Hiller all...

Robert H. Zitkus

Robert H. Zitkus

Jan 10, 2014

Robert H. Zitkus Sr., age 77, of Manhattan, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He is survived by his children, Robert (Sandy) Zitkus of TX, Edward "E.J." (Karrie) Zitkus of Manhattan, and Linda Zitkus of MO., eight grandchildren and his brother, Michael (Kathleen) Zitkus of FL. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael...

Gerald "Jerry" Elder

Gerald "Jerry" Elder

Jan 9, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Elder, age 75 , of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (nee Barton) Elder, his children, Jay (Kristen) Elder of MI, Molly (Michael) Kuba of Dixon, his granddaughters, Grace and Lauren Elder, many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his canine...

Blanche Gill

Blanche Gill

Jan 1, 2014

Blanche Gill (nee Schramm), age 97, of Manhattan passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2014 with family at her side at her home. She is survived by her children, Karen Couch Odum of Joliet, Allene (Duncan) Bachmann of New Lenox, and Marilyn (Clyde) Odle of Lockport, her grandchildren, Debbie (James) Adams, Kathy (Jeff) Drnec, Scott (Kim) Couch, Sheri (Frank) Sievert,...

Marie Ann Burns

Marie Ann Burns

Dec 31, 2013

Marie Ann Burns, age 89, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Ron (Carolyn) Burns of Burr Ridge, Donald R. (Mary Kay) Burns of Palos Heights, and Dave (Mary) Burns of Orland Park, her daughters, Robin Burns of Manhattan, and Carolyn (Rick) Bennick...

Patricia I Sacco

Patricia I Sacco

Dec 31, 2013

Patricia I Sacco, age 62, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Raymond, her children, Tony Sacco of Aurora, Chris (Jennifer) Sacco of Wilmington, and Nicholas Sacco of Aurora, one granddaughter, Elizabeth, her father, Joseph Fiske of New Lenox, her brother, Michael (Nancy) Fiske of...

Agnes M. Maertin

Agnes M. Maertin

Dec 30, 2013

Agnes M. Maertin, nee Kuliak, age 91 of Manhattan passed away peacefully Monday, December 30, 2013 at her home. She is survived by two daughters, Diane (William) Moncrief and Karen Glester both of Manhattan, two sons George (Veronica) Maertin of Danville and Jeff (Mary) Maertin of New Lenox, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents...

Brian J. Affrunti

Brian J. Affrunti

Dec 28, 2013

Brian J. Affrunti, age 31, of Manhattan, died suddenly, Saturday, December 28, 2013. He is survived by his loving family, his parents, Wendy (nee Brill) and Joseph Affrunti of Manhattan, his sister, Elizabeth (Todd) Ramsbottom of Oswego, his brother, Chris of Manhattan, his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Brill, his niece, Anna, his nephews, Ryan and Jake, numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins....

Mary E. Buckie

Mary E. Buckie

Dec 25, 2013

Mary E. Buckie (nee Bottum), age 90, of Manteno, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Illinois Veteran's Home, Manteno. She is survived by her two sons, Bill (Lynn) Buckie of CO and Joseph R. (Mary Catherine) Buckie of Downers Grove, one daughter, Mary Alice (Thomas) Scollard of Oak Forest and her grandchildren, Allison, Bill, Meghan, Christine, Marjorie, Michaelene...

Bruce D. Furry

Bruce D. Furry

Dec 6, 2013

Bruce D. Furry, age 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Grace (nee Larson) Furry, his four children, Susan (John) Hitchcock of Doyle, TN, Cynthia (William) Phelps of Manteno, Mark (Julie) Furry of Chesterton, IN, and Matthew Furry of Joliet. Visitation and committal service for Bruce...

Patricia Sue Curran

Patricia Sue Curran

Nov 25, 2013

Patricia S. Curran (nee McQueen), age 66, of Manhattan, passed peacefully at her home with her family around her on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was born in Joliet on May 21, 1947 to Raymond and Rita Ritchie McQueen. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Robert Curran, three sons; Michael (Kelly) of Joliet and Joseph and James...

Robert M. Rauman

Robert M. Rauman

Nov 8, 2013

Robert M. Rauman, age 76, of Elwood, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Robert was born July 3, 1937 in DeKalb to John and Maria Rauman, he grew up in Joliet and graduated from JTHS, class of 1955. He was a long time employee of N.I. Gas, a member of Elwood Community Church, Meneoka...

Gino F. Ullian

Gino F. Ullian

Oct 11, 2013

Gino F. Ullian, Age 88, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley, Mesa, AZ with his loving children at his side. Survived by his children, Gina (John) Foreman, AZ, Karen (Jim) Post, NV, Barbara (Larry) Thompson, IL, Delmar (Patricia) Ullian, IL, Carl (Debbie) Ullian, IL, Kimberly (Bryan) Lemberg, IN, Stacy (Tim) Nale, FL; 12 grandchildren and...

Scott M.  Cicuto

Scott M. Cicuto

Jan 20, 1953

Scott M. Cicuto, age 67, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 28 years, his children Eugene Cicuto, Carrie Cicuto, Nicole (Michael) Hughes, and Tiffany (Sonny) Sabatini, his grandchildren Serena, Donovan, Landon, Zander Hughes, Gavin Cicuto, and...

Barbara Lynn Toepper

Barbara Lynn Toepper

Jan 4, 1944

Barbara Lynn Toepper was born in Blue Island, IL, on November 4th, 1944, and was the second daughter of Fredrick and Margaret Uthe of Manhattan, IL. On April 24th, 1965, she married Richard Toepper, the love of her life. Together, they raised five children: Julie Ouwenga (Ron) of Bourbonnais, IL; Jon Toepper (Sue) of Manteno, IL; Jori Toepper of...

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