Obituary Listing

Aug 15, 2025

David C. "Dave" Anderson, age 53, of Marion, IL passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Samara (nee Guest) Anderson, his mother Sheryl (B.J.) Fitzpatrick, his daughters Britni (Giovan) Scianna and Mya Anderson, three grandchildren Jack, Eva, and Raven, his step-mother Carol Anderson, his mother-in-law Karen...

Aug 12, 2025

Ronald R. Shipman "Ron", age 84 of Joliet, passed away on August 12, 2025. Survived by his brother Walt (Ruth) Shipman, his nephews Scott D. and Steven C. Shipman, and his niece Pamela D. Shipman. Preceded in death by his parents Russell Edward and Alberta M. Shipman and his niece Elisa Shipman.

Ron's journey through life was...

Aug 9, 2025

Ellis "Jack" E. Vanness, age 92, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Survived by his loving wife Elcia (nee Gill) Vanness, in December they would have been married 65 years, his daughters Barbara (Jeffrey) McKenzie, Betty Vanness and Donna Vanness, his grandchildren Sean McKenzie and Kaitlin McKenzie, his brother James (Shirley) Vanness...

Aug 7, 2025

Dr. Ann Marie Bodach of Joliet, Illinois, passed unexpectedly at her home on August 7, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973.

Ann was a dedicated educator who earned two master's degrees and a doctorate in education from the University of St. Francis. She taught with love and commitment at Wesmere Elementary School in Plainfield and...

Aug 6, 2025

Diane A. Frederick, age 77 of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her bed on August 6, 2025, with her loving family in her presence.

Survived by her beloved husband, Dale Frederick, children Jeni Lucas, Ginger Klimek, Michelle Moline, Kellie (Joe) Pacella, and Randy (Linda) Frederick, grandchildren Tyler, Will, and Nate Klimek, Josephine Moline, Daniel,...

Jul 31, 2025

Jeanne Ann Engstrom, age 86 of Shorewood, formerly of Elwood and Mokena, passed away on July 31, 2025, in New Lenox, IL, with her loved ones at her side. Survived by her son Richard Arthur (Kim) Engstrom of Rhinelander, son-in-law Kevin (late Susan, 2023) Koopman of New Lenox, cherished grandchildren Seth David and Kori Lynn Koopman, sisters-in-law Nancy and ...

Jul 14, 2025

Patricia Jean Bednarczyk Martin (nee Kijewski)

Patricia J. "Pat" Martin, 81, of Orland Park passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, after a prolonged illness, with her devoted husband by her side.

Survived by John "Jack" Martin, loving husband of 49 years and best friend for 50 years; sisters Betty (Don) Gacek and Dolores Cmelo;...

Jul 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hribar (Moews), age 68 of Manhattan, formerly of Mokena, passed away on July 13, 2025. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years Mark Hribar, sons Joshua (JBB) and Eric Hribar, and niece Carolyn Watson. Preceded in death by her parents Charles "Cubby" and Wanda (Hunter) Moews and brother Charles "Chuck" Moews.

Lizzy graduated from...

Jul 7, 2025

William "Dave" Gilbert, age 70, of Elwood, passed away after a courageous battle with lymphoma on Monday, July 7, 2025. Survived by his wife Becky (nee Norris) Gilbert, his daughter Jackie Gilbert and his sons Davey Gilbert and Radek Gilbert and his grandchildren Salvatore DeQuattro and Rogue DeQuattro. Preceded in death by his parents Alden and Katherine (nee Dodd)...

Jul 3, 2025

Shannon M. Magurany, age 53 of Channahon, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025. She is survived by her children Jakob Magurany, Sam Magurany, and Isabell Magurany, parents Gregory and Shiela (Perkins) Jakus, brothers Darrin and Shawn (Jill) Jakus, and nephews Camden and Dylan Jakus.

Shannon was raised up through Saint George Catholic Church-she played tennis and...

Jul 2, 2025

Enedelia G. Iturralde "Abuelita", age 91, of Monee, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children Virginia (Mark) Zumhagen, Velma (late-David) Krizka, Viviana (Jose) Gonzalez, Vanessa Iturralde,

Veronica (Felipe) Vazquez, Vincent (Kristina) Iturralde, Victor (Christina) Iturralde, Vaughn (Janie) Iturralde, Vernon (Lyda) Iturralde, and Valeria...

Jun 25, 2025

Peter Thornley, age 84, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1972, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at Sunrise of Naperville North. He was born in May 1940 in Liverpool, England. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Turner); his loving children Melissa Beierwaltes and husband Paul of Woodridge, IL; Garreth Thornley and wife Michele of...

Jun 21, 2025

Grace Ann Niemiec, age 68, of Wilton Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her husband of 40 years Stephen Niemiec, her stepfather Theodore Kalinowski, her children Stephanie (Christopher) Riner, Christina Sintic, Kimberly (Timothy) Miller, Laura (Matthew) Johnson, her grandchildren Haylie Riner, Benjamin (fiancé Ashlee Wesselhoff) Riner,...

Jun 17, 2025

Jeanne M. Milella, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Meadowbrook Manor, Bolingbrook. She is survived by her children Mary (Chris Lehnert) Milella, Frank (Dawn) Milella, grandchildren Holly Dertz, Kristy Dertz, Sydney Lehnert, Corey (Shannon) Milella, Amber (Dyllon) Goyette, numerous great grandchildren, her siblings Eileen Pikula, her brothers-in-law Jack Delaney and Gary Fort and numerous nieces and...

Jun 11, 2025

Annette Sarah Cunningham passed away peacefully, in the sure and certain hope of resurrection. Born in Manhattan, IL and raised in Joliet, Annette's life was marked by deep faith, abundant creativity and intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep and loving family and personal connections.

She was the youngest daughter of the late William Cunningham, whose fundraising leadership...

Jun 10, 2025

William R. Krefting, age 74, of Joliet passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Loyola University Chicago. Survived by his children Mellisa (Paul Brodell) Grivetti and William (Charlene) Krefting, grandchildren Luke Krefting and Katie Krefting, brother Ralph (Paula) Krefting, sister Bette Davis and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Catherine (nee...

Jun 6, 2025

Richard J. Scofield, age 50, of Elwood, unexpectedly passed on June 6, 2025, leaving a legacy marked by genuine love for his family, avid enthusiasm for the outdoors, and boundless generosity. Born on May 5, 1975, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Richard grew into a man whose selfless nature touched everyone he encountered.

Richard, cherished by his adoring...

May 30, 2025

Frederick (Fred) Couch, 81 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Elwood and Manhattan, IL, relocated on May 30, 2025, to his forever home in heaven. Fred was born September 26, 1943, in Joliet, IL to Dennis and Pearl Couch.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Pearl (Leasure) Couch; brothers Dennis and Larry (Bev); Sisters...

May 30, 2025

Helga Hildegard Kramer

May 28, 1937 - May 30, 2025

Helga Hildegard Kramer, a longtime resident of Crestwood, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 88, following complications from lung cancer. Born on May 28, 1937, in Nordwalde, Germany, Helga immigrated to the United States at the age of 19, determined to...

May 24, 2025

Ira "Lou" Smith, age 74, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born on July 1, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, Lou lived a life defined by devotion—to his country, his family, and his community.

After graduating from Joliet Central High School Class of 1968, Lou proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...