Obituary Listing

Apr 7, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Lawson, age 87 of Joliet, passed away on April 7, 2025 with her devoted family at her side. Survived by her children Bob (Dawn) Lawson, Greg (Candy) Lawson, Cathy (Jeff) Meager, and Mike (Donna) Lawson, grandchildren, sister Elaine (late Jerald) Armstrong, numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Leo and...

Apr 4, 2025

Edward W. VanLoon, age 85, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025 at The Cottages, New Lenox with his loving family at his side. Survived by his wife of 61 years Jill (nee Higgins) VanLoon, his daughters Kris VanLoon, Kathy (John) Ferry, and Kerry (Tom) Thomason, his grandchildren; Kailey (David) Moore, Abel Ferry, and Clarissa Ferry,...

Mar 26, 2025

Helen M. Dluzen, age 94 of Manhattan, formerly of Calumet Park, IL, passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Survived by numerous generations of cousins and loving family members. Preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Wanda Dluzen and her brothers, Casimir and Stanley Dluzen, Jr.

Helen was a simple woman that...

Mar 25, 2025

Ronald E. Wagner "Ron", age 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Linda Wagner (nee Holmes), his children Neil (Trina) Wagner, Brad (Misty) Wagner, and Kylie (Greg Volkman) Olson, grandchildren Destiny Larsen, Eddie Larsen, and Emma (Nicholas) Davis, great grandchildren Rayland, Jemmik, and Ariya Larsen, siblings...

Mar 25, 2025

Warren George Schultz, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away on March 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 17, 1937, Warren was the son of George and Genevieve Schultz. He lived a full and meaningful life dedicated to the land. Warren was the loving husband to Annette (Dagenais) Schultz. He was...

Mar 13, 2025

Joyce E. Quigley, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at University of Chicago Hospital. Daughter of Emmett and Veronica (Deany) Quigley. Raised in Joliet, IL, graduate of St. Francis Academy 1964, St. Joseph School of Nursing 1967, and Northern Illinois University. Retired from St. Joseph Hospital Joliet after 45 years of service in pediatrics,...

Mar 13, 2025

Kathleen A. Rippe "Kathy", age 66 of New Lenox, passed away on March 13, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Survived by her dear husband Richard J. Rippe "Rich", whom she has been married to since April 21, 2001, siblings William (Leslie) J. Parker, Robert F. Parker, Mary Carol (Jack) Bainbridge, numerous nieces and nephews, and faithful...

Mar 8, 2025

Velma Louise Hibbs

November 19, 1939 — March 8, 2025

Clarksville

Velma Louise Hibbs, peacefully passed in her home on March 8, 2025.

Louise entered this life on November 19, 1939 in Cookeville, TN to the late Ernest Hensley and Roxie Flatt Hensley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Mar 5, 2025

Billie Jean Griffiths (Benish), 89, passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2025. Billie was born on December 2, 1935, in Sydney, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Vivian Benish. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bill Griffiths on Christmas Eve 2010. They were happily married for 58 years and are now...

Mar 3, 2025

John Elliot Buie, age 66, of Manteno, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Survived by his mother Gene Gregory, his daughter Tiffany (Joe Askue) Friedericks, his grandchildren Adam Sharp Jr., Abram Sharp, Alivia (Gavin Lansdale) West, and Gennavieve West, his sister Gynith (Brian) Borden, his nephew Brian Borden Jr., his aunts...

Feb 28, 2025

Myrna Joan Wright (nee Moore) passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2025. Myrna was born on May 17th, 1936, in Streator, IL. The daughter of John and Vivian Moore and sister to James (Bev) Moore, Grace (Warren) Clark and Bruce (Poonie) Moore. Myrna is survived by the love of her life...

Feb 21, 2025

Daniel N. Casper, known affectionately to many as "Dan the Weather Man," left our world on February 21, 2025, at the age of 60 at Silver Cross Hospital with his many loving friends at his side. Born in Joliet, IL, on April 22, 1964, Dan grew up with a curiosity about the skies that would shape his future.

Feb 20, 2025

Thomas M. "Tommy" Deaville, age 50, of Manhattan, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He is survived by his father Michael Deaville, his siblings Megan (Michael) Perley and Marty (Jillian) (nee Prieboy) Deaville, his nieces Lucy and Maisie Deaville and his stepson Nicholas Niner. Preceded in death by his mother Maureen G. (nee...

Feb 19, 2025

Bonnie Mae Rauworth, age 95, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Willow Falls Senior Center, Crest Hill. Survived by her children Bryan (Jan) Rauworth, Robert (Natalie) Rauworth and Barry (Heidi) Rauworth, her son-in-law Dennis Schoeling, her grandchildren Matt (Reejay) Rauworth, Leslie (Nick) Rohde, Stacy (Marc) Herren, Krista (Matt) Smith, Jessica (Ryan) Powell, Andrew (Heather) Rauworth,...

Feb 11, 2025

Audrey A. Newton, a cherished presence in Frankfort and Manhattan, IL, and a loving, spirited, and friendly soul, peacefully departed our world on February 11, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on February 22, 1933, Audrey's zest for life and her warm, engaging personality enriched the lives of those around her.

Survived by her children Tom...

Feb 10, 2025

Joseph J. Blatti, known affectionately to all as Joe, lived a life that was nothing short of extraordinary. Born on August 19, 1964 in Joliet, Joe's journey came full circle as he passed away in the same town on February 10, 2025. His life was a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and the pursuit of adventure.

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Jane (Korst) Hoehn of Shorewood, IL passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025 at the age of 93. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Joliet on June 26, 1931, she remained a lifelong Will County resident. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Ralph Patrick Hoehn in 2009, her...

Jan 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" D. Gassensmith of Manhattan, IL, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2025, at the age of 70.

Born on November 28th, 1954 in Joliet, IL. The fourth oldest of seven.

A lover of his lawn, garden, golf, washing and waxing his cars, the Beatles and...

Jan 29, 2025

Valerie Ann Vega, age 54, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her mother Pamela (nee Fortina) Javenkoski, her father Leonard Vega, her brother Joe (Shannon) Vega, her nieces Corinn Vega, Julia Vega, Addison Christ, Alivia Christ, her nephews...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with profound respect and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John E. "Jack" Fitzgerald, who left this world on January 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Jack, as he was affectionately known, was a beacon of light and love, bringing joy and comfort to all who knew him. His journey began in Joliet,...