Beverly C. Bailey
Nov 6, 2025
Beverly C. Bailey (nee Mundt), age 85, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Scott (Mary) Bailey and Dan (Lana) Bailey, her grandchildren Marissa Lewis, Harleigh Bailey, and Jake Bailey, her great grandchildren Kyleigh Bailey, Nathan Lewis, Hudson Lewis and Ryleigh Bailey, her sister Barb (Dave) Hertko,...
Fred L. Monari
Nov 5, 2025
Fred Louis Monari, age 75, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane (née Zuk) Monari; his children Alexander (fiancée Jennifer Perez) Monari and Alyssia (Chris) Monari-Stoeberl; his grandchildren Aden, Liam, Ava, Joselin, and Jianna; his siblings Joseph, Mary, Esther, John, David, Jill, and Ann; and numerous...
Scott Mancke
Oct 23, 2025
Scott Mancke, age 72, of Manhattan Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Victoria (nee Koelling) Mancke, his children Craig (Kelly) Mancke and Jamie (Josh) Cunningham, his grandchildren Michael, Kohlie and Collin Mancke, and Alex and Andi Cunningham,...
Sean M. Ward
Oct 23, 2025
Sean M. Ward, age 53, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Survived by his wife Cindi (nee Duering) Ward, his daughter Elizabeth (Kendall) Geddings, his mother Annette Horath, his father James A. Ward Sr., his stepson Dillon Schaffnit, his brother James A. (Buffy) Ward Jr., his sister Jennifer Calkins, his nephews Zach Calkins, Logan (Bailie)Ward,...
Donald C. Matthiesen "Don"
Oct 21, 2025
Donald C. Matthiesen "Don", age 65 of Odell, IL passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2025 with his loving wife at his side. Survived by his wife Kimberly Matthiesen (nee Balmer), children Jason Balmer, Christopher (Ellen) Torres, Angelia Matthiesen, and Timothy Matthiesen, grandchildren Kodi Torres, Jace Torres, Elliot Torres, Aden Torres, Jacob Wise, and Maine Lowry. His mother Nancy...
Daniel Kevin Bayles
Oct 16, 2025
Daniel Kevin "Danny" Bayles, age 11, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical emergency on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago. Danny is survived by his devoted and loving parents Daniel and Kristy (nee Oswald) Bayles, his younger brother Jackson Bayles, his maternal grandparents Kevin and Denise (nee Karas) Oswald, his paternal...
Anne Marie Mcsharry
Oct 13, 2025
Anne Marie McSharry, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Survived by her devoted children Kathy (nee Gruszka) Wilkey, Ryan Randick, Robbie (Taylor Santos) Randick, and Kari Randick, grandchildren Seth, Clay, Josh, Kaleb, Kaity, and Jonny Wilkey, great granddaughter Addison Wilkey, brother Tom (Jan) McSharry, nephew Tommy (Natalie) McSharry and numerous dear cousins. Preceded...
Donald E. Mclaughlin
Oct 4, 2025
Donald E. McLaughlin "Donnie", 89, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Mary Agnes; three children, Pat (Linda) McLaughlin, Kathleen (Rich) Reichenberger, and Dennis (Alicia) McLaughlin; and his cherished grandchildren, Lindsay (Brian Stone) McLaughlin,...
Henry William Robinson, Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Henry William Robinson, Jr., lovingly known as "Bud", "Robby", and "Hank", age 78 of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. Survived by his loving wife Sally Robinson (nee Seagard), children Eric Robinson, Michael (Lauren) Robinson, and Julie (Steve) Anderson, grandchildren Austin Robinson, Kamrin Robinson, Eric Robinson Jr., Dylan Robinson, Elise Robinson,...
Joyce F. Collins
Sep 29, 2025
Joyce F. Collins (nee Chapman) age 89, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Scott (Sherry) Collins, Shannon (Jerry) Loucks and Dawn (Tony) Janik, her grandchildren Joshua (Jessica) Collins, Codi Collins, Jeremy (Riley) Loucks, Jacob Loucks, Hannah Loucks, Jonah Loucks, Jayson...
Joe Mccormick
Sep 26, 2025
Joe McCormick passed away on the evening of Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Joe lived a life exemplified by hard work, determination, humility, and generosity and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him during his 91 blessed years on this earth.
The second oldest...
Richard Robert Cloutier
Sep 22, 2025
Richard R. Cloutier, age 90 of Manhattan, fondly known by friends and family as "Rich," departed this life on September 22, 2025. Born on July 13, 1935, Rich lived a full life marked by faith and the simple pleasures that brought him joy. Survived by his wife Marion (nee Fletcher), Bob (Chris), Wayne (Kathy), and Ron Cloutier, grandchildren Brian,...
Lynn L. Wehrmann
Sep 19, 2025
Lynn L. Wehrmann, age 67 of Peotone, IL, formally of Manhattan, IL , passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025 due to heart by-pass complications.
Lynn is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Kathy, his best friend of 62 years John (Sheree) Surdey, and children Daniel, Joshua (Megan) and Joe.
Also survived by...
Joseph G. Oganovich
Sep 17, 2025
Joseph George Oganovich, 89, of Conover, Wisconsin and formerly of South Holland, Illinois was called home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army for six years including two years in Germany. He grew up an avid hockey fan and enjoyed playing bingo. Since retiring to the Northwoods, he enjoyed watching...
Katherine Rose Huspek
Sep 15, 2025
Katherine Rose Huspek, age 101 of Elwood, IL and formerly of Berwyn and Willowbrook. She was born in Chicago on November 9th, 1923, and passed away peacefully at Ciel Senior Living in Plainfield, Il on September 15, 2025 with her family at her side.
She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Favicchio of Elwood, Il, a special...
Lois Jean Goss
Sep 8, 2025
Lois J. Goss of Joliet, a beloved mother, Nuni, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 96. Survived by her children James (Barbara) Goss and Janet (Daniel) Feeney, grandchildren Shay (Jeano VerSchave) Feeney, Aubrey Feeney, Casey Feeney, Lindsay (Derrick) Aikman, Heather (Adam) Nash, Stephanie Swift, Jeffrey (Claire) Swift and Ryan...
Assunta L. Caparelli
Aug 29, 2025
Assunta Caparelli (nee Tirelli), age 77, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at
Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet, IL. Born on August 31, 1947 in Naples, Italy to the late Carmella and Salvatore Tirelli. She was a loving mother to Lisa (Tom) Caparelli-Ruff. Devoted Nonni to Nicolas (Julianna) and Luke Ruff. Beloved sister to Pasquale, Maria (deceased),...
Roger D. Brown, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Roger D. Brown, Sr., age 79 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 20 years, Betty (nee Haynes) McCure, his children Richard (Michele) Brown, Barb Backhus, Matthew McCure and Scott (Jennifer) McCure, his grandchildren Kayla (Scot) Coleman, Daniel (Ashley) Brown, Jacob Brown, and Randall (Morgan)...
Mary Frances Nichols
Aug 23, 2025
Mary Frances Nichols, age 58 of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. Survived by her dear husband Trevor Nichols, daughter Ella Nichols, siblings Patricia Dalen, James (late Patti) Gaskin, Leslie (Rick) Perry, Gerald (Kelly) Gaskin, and Terrence (Geri O'Connor) Gaskin, nieces Colleen (Steve) Nowak and Ciara Gaskin, nephews Aaron (Diana) Dalen, Sean (Jenn) Gaskin, Kurt Masepohl, Aidan,...
Nicholas John Araujo "Nick"
Aug 19, 2025
Nicholas John Araujo, 29, of Mokena, IL passed away unexpectedly on August 19th, 2025.
Nick is the cherished son of John and Peggy Araujo. Beloved brother of Kelly (Justin) Costello, Tony Scanlon, Joe (Ashley) Scanlon, and Abby (Alex) Araujo. Adored uncle to Dylan, Maggie, Nora, Emma, Becker, and Amelia. Devoted soulmate to Gabbie Liskovec. Proud "dog mom"...
