Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2025

Edwin E. Gordon, age 88, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, with family by his side in Iuka, Illinois.

Ed was born on June 4, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, to Edward and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Gordon. He attended Joliet Central High School and would later meet the love of his life, Kathleen Brown, at...

Dec 9, 2025

Nancy J. Hough (nee Johnson) of Manhattan, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Survived by her son Joseph (Michelle) Hough, her grandchildren Stephanie (Dale) Clark, Stephanie (Eric) Raef, Thomas Hough, Matthew Hough, MacKenzie Hough, Samantha Danewoood, and Kayla (Jeff) Strickland, her great grandchildren Grayson, Jack, Penelope, Parker, Jayde, and Harper, her siblings Marian (Dr. John) Cotant, Debbie Smith,...

Dec 8, 2025

Paxton Davis Ledvina, age 2, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 8, 2025. Paxton is survived by his parents Dylan and Ava (nee Tums) Ledvina, his brother, best friend and playmate Wes Ledvina, his maternal grandparents Edgar and Laura (nee Wozniak) Tums, his paternal grandparents Dean and Kathy (nee Backus) Ledvina, his great grandparents...

Dec 4, 2025

Ashley Nicole Blatti (Redmond), age 36, of Morris, IL, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2025. Survived by her mother Nicole Blatti, her children Nicholas, Mariah, and Cyrena, siblings Stephanie (Alfredo Montoya) Blatti and Alex Hartell, nephews Anthony, Angelo, Arsenio, Armani, and Brayden, niece Alexandrea, grandmothers Maryian Blatti-Sellin and Adrienne Carlson, uncles Doug (Kathy) Blatti Jr. and Jeff Carlson,...

Nov 22, 2025

William E. Sutterlin Jr., age 83, of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away on November 22, 2025.

He is survived by his loving family: daughters Catherine (Jeffery) Braxton and Sandra (Robert) Shepard; granddaughters Elizabeth (Steve) Hatsman and Casey Braxton; grandsons Timothy Shepard and Alexander Braxton; and one great-granddaughter, Arlene Shepard.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, William lived there...

Nov 21, 2025

Donna L. Werner, a cherished member of the Peotone community, passed away on November 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Survived by her devoted son Joel Werner, brother Gary Clausing, nieces Mary Ann (Mike) Price and Paula (Tony Barrera) Cadieux, nephew Brian (Heather) Clausing, great nieces and nephews Jennifer Price, Kayla (Dan) May, Kyle Price, Jade...

Nov 20, 2025

William John "B.J." Fitzpatrick, age 75, of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet. Survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, together 38 years, Sheryl (nee Erickson) Fitzpatrick, his children Ryan (Melissa) Fitzpatrick, Courtney Garrelts, Jenny (Kurt) Crater, and Jackie (Brett) Gould, grandchildren Britni (Gio) Scianna, Mya Anderson, McKenna Fitzpatrick, Rowan...

Nov 14, 2025

Dean Bradley, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was a graduate of Bucklin High School in Bucklin, Missouri. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Dale (née Harl) Bradley; his children Nelda Bradley, Nancy Mietzner, Roger (Valerie Cooper) Bradley, and Wayne (Theresa)...

Nov 12, 2025

In lieu of planting trees and alternative donations, the family strongly encourages those wishing to honor Jamie's memory to donate to the GoFundMe that has been established to fulfill his last wish which can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/dedicate-a-bench-at-brookfield-zoo-in-memory-of-james-ferry

James Harold "Jamie" Ferry, of Mokena passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, with his...

Nov 12, 2025

Richard Lawrence Poces, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, whose generosity and strength of spirit left an indelible impact on everyone he met, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in Naperville, IL, on November 12, 2025. Born on October 30, 1943, in Chicago, IL, Richard grew up with a warm heart and an open mind,...

Nov 10, 2025

George A. Wolters passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Frankfort, IL, at the age of 91. Born on December 19, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to Rudolph and Helen (nee Trojniar) Wolters, George's life was one marked by devotion, service, and joy.

He shared a beautiful and enduring love story with his beloved wife, Donna (nee...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...