Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2024

John A. "Jack" Birsa, Sr., age 86, of Joliet passed away December 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Lightways Hospice Home. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Jane (nee Niewinski), his children Kathleen (Michael) Guglielmucci, Lisa (James) Hurd and John (Debra) Birsa Jr., his sisters Dorothy (late-Alex) Tomasino and Ellen (late-Don) Seeman, his...

Dec 4, 2024

Lillian K. Moroney, age 86 of Elwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children; Sean Moroney, Michael Moroney, Elizabeth (Derrick) Barton, Kathryn Moroney and Mary Holly (Wayne) Jurgerson, her grandchildren; John (Margaret) Moroney, Sean Moroney Jr., Alex (Alexandra) Carlson, Michael Moroney, Allison Moroney, Jeff...

Nov 28, 2024

Charles "Carlos" Castañeda Sr., age 91 of Sandwich, IL, passed away at his home on November 28, 2024 with his loving family at his side. Survived by his devoted wife Joyce of 55 years, children Charles (late Debbie) Castañeda Jr., Cristina Mazanec, Patricia (George) Baltazar, and Carolyna Castañeda, grandchildren Evangelia Castañeda, Dylan Mazanec, Danica Mazanec, Erika Baltazar, Aaron Baltazar,...

Nov 12, 2024

Doris J. Robbins (nee Groleski), age 97 of Bourbonnais formerly of Peotone, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Bourbonnais Grove Assisted Living with her loving family at her side. Survived by her children Stephen (Brenda) Gallagher and Debbie Robbins, daughter-in-law Pamela Gallagher, grandchildren Kimberly (Michael Cerniglia) Davis, Rachel (Dan) Blacketer, Carey (Rick Boover) Gallagher, Shawn Gallagher, Corrigan (Heather)...

Nov 12, 2024

John D. "Jack" DeFries, age 89, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Survived by his daughter Gayle (Mike) Carroll, grandchildren Allison (Matt) Butin, Sean (Jenna) Carroll, Eric (Jackie) Carroll, Nicholas DeFries and Rachel DeFries, daughter-in-law Kathy (Matt McGiles) DeFries, his step-grandchildren Taylor McGiles, and...

Nov 11, 2024

Helen Marie Dunne, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on May 3, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Her unwavering kindness and infectious humor touched the lives of everyone she knew. Helen's journey through life was one of devotion and joy. She shared a beautiful marriage of 60...

Nov 8, 2024

Jeffrey W. Findley, age 62 of Elwood, passed away on November 8, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was born to Stanley and Brenda West (nee Sylvester) on April 12th, 1962. He attended Elwood Grade School and graduated early from Joliet East High School in December 1979 out of a 1980 graduating class.

Jeff...

Nov 8, 2024

Jose Angel Justiniano Sr., age 83, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on November 8 th 2024, at his daughter's home with his loving family at his side. Survived by his children Jose Angel Justiniano Jr. and Alicia (Daniel) Vazquez, his grandchildren Christina Murla, Vincent Justiniano, Stephanie (Chris) Shields, Alissya Vazquez, Nathaniel Vazquez, and Katelyn Justiniano, his siblings Carlos (Lucy)...

Nov 3, 2024

Charmaine 'Babe" Smith, age, 71, passed away at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Survived by her children; Jay (Stacy) Babiarz, Steve (Amanda) Babiarz; Mary (Michael) Kestel; Randy (Nicole) Smith; Crystal (Bill) Horn; Melissa (Steve) Malone; grandchildren Jacob, Johnathan Babiarz; Tyler Babiarz, Kayleigh Morris; Emily Smith; Paul Kestel; Andrew, Alexis, Mia and Ava Smith; Willow, Hazel, Maple...

Oct 30, 2024

Douglas W. Zdunich, age 69, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. He is survived by his son Conor Zdunich, his siblings Diane Zdunich, David Zdunich, Donna (Timothy) Bossy, Damon Zdunich, Deborah Zdunich, Denise (Paul) Gibbs, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Oct 24, 2024

Richard Raye Hogue, age 83, of Clam Lake, WI, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Richard was born September 11, 1941, in Joliet, IL, the son of C. Raye Hogue and Harriette "Anne" Gougar Hogue.

Richard was a proud Union Carpenter, (Will County Local #174) for more than fifty-five years. In his time as a...

Oct 21, 2024

Douglas (Doug) Edward Tweeten, age 86 of Manhattan, passed away on October 21, 2024, supported by his dedicated and loving family. Survived by his devoted wife Diane (nee Cimesa) Tweeten of 61 years, children Christina "Tina" (Jeff) Heidrich of Oswego, IL, Lisa Tobias of Chicago, IL, and Eric Tweeten of Bloomington, IL, grandchildren Ethan Heidrich, Julian Heidrich, Sofie Heidrich,...

Oct 15, 2024

Betty Kay Werner (nee Lichtenwalter), passed away peacefully in her Manhattan Twp. farm family home on October 15, 2024. Survived by children Donald Jr. (Deborah) Werner, Deborah (Bill) Hackman, and Dawn (Greg) Krantz, sister Carol (Lou) Kish, sisters-in-law Karen Lichtenwalter and Nina Jones, brothers-in- law Bill Amiot and Joe Vondrash, grandchildren Brad (Nina) Werner, Justina Hackman, Jeremy (Tiffany) Werner,...

Oct 15, 2024

John R. Kavanaugh, age 51, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife Lisa of 23 years, his mother and stepfather Patricia and Phillip Carlos, his daughters Haley (Brigit) Kavanaugh and Taylor Kavanaugh, his brother Michael (Carolyn) Kavanaugh, his mother...

Oct 13, 2024

Jeffrey L. Siegler, age 59, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Erika (nee Rusin) Siegler, his children Michael, Katelyn, C.J., and Kristin, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Marita Collins and Christopher Rusin, his mother-in-law Judy Wicherek, his sister-in-law Michelle (Shawn) Patten and his...

Oct 13, 2024

Charlotte Ann Johnson "Lottie", age 90, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood, with her loving husband Randy of 39 years at her side. Survived by her stepdaughter Kelly Presley, her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Johnson, her grandchildren Rylee Presley, Jacob (Mary) Johnson, Jessica (Jon) Bradley, Bill Fisher Jr., Edward (Samantha) Fisher, and Stevie (Davin) Rioux,...

Oct 10, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" A. Kiely, age 81, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Alden Estates of Naperville. Survived by his son Hector (Annie) Kiely, his grandchildren Gabe Kiely and Josh Kiely, his brother Thomas (Kathleen) Kiely, his nephew Michael Kiely and his niece Jennifer (Steve) LeFebvre. Preceded in death by his parents Gerard and Emma (nee Albertus) Kiely....

Oct 6, 2024

Michael Joseph McNicholas, age 85 of New Lenox, passed away on October 6, 2024. Survived by his stepchildren Mary Brizich Sweeney, James Sweeney, Kevin Sweeney, and Patrick (Colleen) Sweeney and grandchildren Patrick, Mary (John), Jennifer, Kathleen, Seamus, Eileen, Liam, Briana, and Quinn Sweeney. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Thomas and late Mary McNicholas (nee Gavaghan), his...

Oct 2, 2024

Gail Anne Hayes (nee Giudice), age 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at home in Frankfort, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Gail is survived by her husband, Louis Sr., her children Louis Jr. (Jacqueline), Christopher (Kendall), Paul, grandchildren Louis III, Olivia, Jakob, Emily, Parker, Brooke,...

Oct 2, 2024

Elsie Marie Bettenhausen, age 87 of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Survived by her loving son Steve (Susie), grandchildren Jake and Sara Bettenhausen, numerous nieces, and her nephew. Preceded in death by her devoted husband Londus Bettenhausen, parents Angelo Bazzani and Irene Bazzani (nee Corrado), sisters Rena and Licia, and brother John Bazzani.

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