Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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)...

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,...

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"...

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)...