Obituaries

Janet Louise Milashoski

Janet Louise Milashoski

Aug 9, 2026

Janet Louise Milashoski

Age 69, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois.

Born April 18, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, Janet was the daughter of Leo and Florence (Farrell) Milashoski. She was raised in Oak Lawn, where she attended local schools and graduated with the Class of 1975.

Janet found joy in many hands-on hobbies, especially...

David M. Andrews

David M. Andrews

Aug 9, 2026

David M. Andrews

Age 66 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died Sunday, August 9, 2026 at his home.

Born September 12, 1959 in Joliet, David Michael was one of eight children born to Gordon Andrews and Beverly (Cooper) Cline. He worked in construction for many years, and was always generous with his talents. David would often lend a helping...

Lynn Kjellesvik

Lynn Kjellesvik

Aug 6, 2026

Lynn Kjellesvik

Age 80, of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Streator, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Born on March 5, 1946, in Streator, Lynn was the daughter of Benjamin and Florence (Christensen) Barickman. She was raised and educated in Streator and graduated from Streator High School with the Class of 1964. She went on to attend Northern Illinois University,...

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Allen

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Allen

Aug 3, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Allen

Age 87 of Morris, Illinois, died peacefully in the late evening of Monday, August 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Born May 14, 1939, in Chillicothe, Illinois, to Raymond and Vera Allen, Jerry graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1957 and Wheaton College in 1961.

On August 22, 1961, Jerry married the love...

Marsha Kay Sowers

Marsha Kay Sowers

Aug 2, 2026

Marsha Kay Sowers

Age 87 of Dwight, Illinois, formerly of Gardner, Illinois, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at ARC Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Dwight.

Born July 23, 1939 in Gardner, Marsha was a daughter of John and Josephine (Kroll) Sowers. She was raised in Gardner and attended Gardner schools. Marsha was a member of Braceville United Methodist Church where she was...

Jerald S. Thompson

Jerald S. Thompson

Jul 30, 2026

Jerald S. Thompson

"Jerry"

Age 76 of Morris, Illinois, died Thursday, July 30, 2026 at his home.

Born April 1, 1950 in Morris, Jerald Steven was a son of Alden and Alice Thompson. He was raised in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of 1968. On September 5, 1970, Jerry married Virginia "Ginny" Wolfe at Assumption Catholic Church in...

Jim Giordano

Jim Giordano

Jul 28, 2026

Age 78, of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Joliet, and Bloomington, Illinois, Bloomington, Indiana, Tampa and Sarasota, Florida and Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2026, at Morris Hospital.

Born on January 29, 1948, in Joliet, Jim Albrecht was the son of Dominic and Josephine (Albrecht) Giordano. He was raised and educated in Coal City,...

Glorpha "Gloria" Markl

Glorpha "Gloria" Markl

Jul 28, 2026

Glorpha C. Markl

"Gloria"

Age 79 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Verona, Illinois, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home.

Born July 16, 1947 in Chicago Heights, Gloria was a daughter of Gerald and Marguerite (Greep) Love. She was raised in Chicago Heights and spent much of her professional career working for UPS as a parcel driver until her well...

Judith DePaepe

Judith DePaepe

Jul 27, 2026

Judith DePaepe

Age 85 Morris, Illinois, died Monday, July 27, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois.

Born November 2, 1940 in Morris, Judith Ann was the daughter of Harold and Verna (Olson) Hall. She was raised and educated in Morris and graduated with the Class of 1958. Judith worked as a kitchen aid for 25 years at the Grundy...

Daria Sorokowskyj

Daria Sorokowskyj

Jul 27, 2026

Daria Sorokowskyj

Age 74 of Gardner, Illinois, died Monday, July 27, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris, Illinois.

Born January 11, 1952 in England, Daria was a daughter of Michael and Maria Sosniak. She attended college and then gained employment as an administrative assistant with Sargent & Lundy Engineering, where she dedicated 35 years of service until she retired. In her free...

Carol Ann Edwards

Carol Ann Edwards

Jul 25, 2026

Carol Ann Edwards

Nee Thomas

Age 70 of Dwight, Illinois passed away July, 25, 2026 peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 7, 1955 to George Thomas Sr. and Nancy Thomas (Gillispie). After the passing of her mother, George remarried to Jean. She was a graduate of Tinley Park High School and worked as a care giver.

Being a...

Todd Matthew Edwards

Todd Matthew Edwards

Jul 24, 2026

Todd Matthew Edwards

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Matthew Edwards, 49, of Dwight, Il, on July 24, 2026.

Todd was born in Oak Lawn, IL on November 8, 1976 to Timothy Edwards Sr. and Carol Edwards (Thomas).

In his youth, Todd participated in the Martial Arts, where he excelled in tournaments and earned his brown belt....

Ranell Bradford

Ranell Bradford

Jul 24, 2026

Ranell Adrienne Bradford

Age 73, of Mazon, Illinois, formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Born on December 13, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois, Ranell Adrienne was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Wills) Douglas. She was raised and educated in Coal City, where she graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1971.

Ranell was a...

Bridget Osborne

Bridget Osborne

Jul 23, 2026

Bridget Louise Osborne

Age 48, of Wilmington, Illinois passed away suddenly on Thursday July 23, 2026 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.

Born on April 6, 1978 in Joliet, Bridget Louise was the daughter of Joseph Osborne and Debbie Cartwright Chamberlin. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 1996.

Following high...

Joy Brannon

Joy Brannon

Jul 21, 2026

Joy Joan Brannon, age 69 of Diamond, Illinois, formerly of Morris, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 peacefully at her home.

Born September 23, 1956 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Joy was a daughter of Theodore and Elvera (Jacobucci) Schmidt. She was raised and educated in Homewood Floorsmoor where she graduated from high school and then completed cosmetology school. Beyond...

Alice J. Seeman "JoAnn"

Alice J. Seeman "JoAnn"

Jul 18, 2026

Alice J. Seeman "JoAnn"

Age 88, of Crest Hill, Illinois, formerly of Shorewood, Morris, and Joliet, Illinois died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Willow Falls Assisted Living in Crest Hill.

Born on October 15, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, Alice JoAnn was the daughter of Ralph and Johanna (Wilson) Minto. She was raised and educated in Joliet, where she graduated from Joliet...

June Marie Elam

June Marie Elam

Jul 17, 2026

June Marie Elam

Age 95 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Mazon, Illinois died on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home in Morris.

Born on January 16, 1931, in Mazon, Illinois, June Marie was a daughter of Gordon and Amanda (Sorem) Leach. She was raised and educated in Mazon, where she graduated from her local high school with the Class of 1949....

Keith A. Knudson

Keith A. Knudson

Jul 16, 2026

Keith Arthur Knudson

Age 89 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Plattville, Illinois died on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris.

Born on March 12, 1937, in Morris, Illinois, Keith Arthur was the son of Silas and Elsie (Langland) Knudson. He was raised and educated in Minooka, where he graduated from Minooka High School with the Class of 1955.

Following graduation,...

Larry E. Putty

Larry E. Putty

Jul 16, 2026

Larry E. Putty

Age 79 of Morris, Illinois, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Born December 24, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Larry Edward was a son of James Putty and Brooksie (nee Gurley) Putty-Garvin. He was raised in Tennessee before his family relocated to Chicago, where he graduated from South Shore High School. Larry furthered his...

Dorothy C. Turner

Dorothy C. Turner

Jul 15, 2026

Dorothy C. Turner

Age 96 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.

Born September 3, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy was a daughter of John and Marie (Chalus) Schaefer. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and completed training to become a nurse, working for Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Once becoming a mother, Dorothy...