Obituaries

Larry L. Voss

Larry L. Voss

Nov 12, 2025

Age 78, formerly of Berwyn and Oak Park, Illinois, and most recently of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Born on April 9, 1947, in Oak Park, Lawrence Lee was a son of George and Marion (Lubben) Voss. He was raised in Berwyn and graduated high school with the Class of 1965. After...

Roy "Doby" Moninger, III

Roy "Doby" Moninger, III

Nov 8, 2025

Gone too soon - Roy William Moninger, III, "Doby", passed away peacefully on his 57th birthday, Saturday November 8, 2025, at his home in Wilmington, Illinois.

Born on the snowy evening of November 8, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa, Doby is the youngest son of Ruth (Semrau) Chew and the late Roy William Moninger, Jr. In 1973, his mom and dad...

Theresa C. O'Connor

Theresa C. O'Connor

Nov 8, 2025

A devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful sister, cousin and friend, Theresa C. O’Connor lived a life rooted in faith and family. She touched many lives and leaves behind a legacy of kindness.

Theresa lived in Wilmington, Illinois. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025 at the age of 89 at Lightways Hospice...

Carol Newman

Carol Newman

Nov 3, 2025

Age 87, of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at The Pointe in Morris.

Born on December 28, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, Carol was a daughter of Belmore and Irene (Schmeckpeper) Jones.

She spent many years as a cherished resident of Elliot Manor in Morris, where she built lasting friendships and touched the lives of many with...

Marlene Rueger

Marlene Rueger

Oct 31, 2025

Age 91, of Channahon, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Plainfield, Illinois.

Born on July 19, 1934, in Aurora, Illinois, Ina Marlene was the beloved daughter of Milton and Bernice (Giles) Robinson. She was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the Class of 1952.

Marlene dedicated over 20 years...

AnnaMarie Read

AnnaMarie Read

Oct 29, 2025

Age 62, of Diamond, Illinois, and formerly of Channahon, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1963, in Joliet, Illinois, AnnaMarie is the beloved daughter of Geraldine “Gerry” (Lamping) Super of Channahon, and the late Lawrence “Larry” Super. She grew up in Channahon and was a graduate of Minooka High School with...

Elizabeth Walsh

Elizabeth Walsh

Oct 29, 2025

Age 64 of Braidwood, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.

Born November 21, 1960 in England, Elizabeth Rose was a daughter of Edward and Kathleen (Latham) Avinger. She was raised in many different cities and countries, and went on to graduate from Fort Walton Beach High School in Florida. Following high school, Liz...

Charlene D. Michl

Charlene D. Michl

Oct 28, 2025

Age 78 of Mazon, Illinois, past away on October 28, 2025 at Serenity Estates in Morris, Illinois.

Born December 29, 1946 in Morris, Charlene was a daughter of Leroy Charles and Delores Rose (Emanuelson) Gordon. She was raised and educated in Morris, graduating from Morris High School with the class of 1965. Charlene also spent eight years living in Oregon before...

Jerry D. English

Jerry D. English

Oct 27, 2025

Age 77, of Braidwood, Illinois, and formerly of Rosiclare and Joliet, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Born on April 26, 1948, in Elizabethtown, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Raleigh and Ruth (Vinyard) English. He was raised and educated in Rosiclare before proudly serving his country in the United States Army beginning in 1970. During his...

William A. Peckenpaugh

William A. Peckenpaugh

Oct 27, 2025

"Bill"

Age 86 of Morris, Illinois, died Monday, October 27, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.

Born February 13, 1939 in Salem, South Dakota, William Allen was a son of Merle and Ruth (McGregor) Peckenpaugh. He was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of 1957. Bill then served in the United States...

Raymond S. Kernica Jr.

Raymond S. Kernica Jr.

Oct 24, 2025

Age 70 of Morris, Illinois, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at his residence.

Born January 27, 1955 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Raymond was a son of Ray, Sr. and Marian Kernica. He worked for Dominicks Foods for over 40 years until his well earned retirement. Ray was very devoted to his family, taking many trips all over with his...

Mary Anne Sears

Mary Anne Sears

Oct 24, 2025

(nee Kelly)

Age 77 of Wilmington, Illinois and previously of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Peekskill, New York, passed away on October 24, 2025.

Born on May 18, 1948, in the Bronx, New York, Mary Anne was the daughter of the late Edwin and Kathryn (Clancy) Kelly and the stepdaughter of Veronica (Ebner) Kelly. She attended Assumption School and Ladycliff Academy in New York,...

Elizabeth Faye Harlan

Elizabeth Faye Harlan

Oct 22, 2025

Age 72 of Joliet, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her home.

Born July 13, 1953 in Chance, Kentucky, Elizabeth was a daughter of Bobby Creal and Etha Mae (Lewis) Wheet. She was raised in Kentucky until her family moved to Bridgeview, Illinois when she was a young girl. Elizabeth went on to graduate from Reavis High School...

Allan A. Vrdsky

Allan A. Vrdsky

Oct 22, 2025

Age 91 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2025 surrounded by family at his home.

Born February 24, 1934 in Chicago, Allan was the son of Anton and Zdenka Vrdsky. He graduated from Gage Park High School in Chicago in 1952 and continued on for two years of college. Allan pursued a career...

Sophia M. Janke

Sophia M. Janke

Oct 21, 2025

Age 67 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Midlothian, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 17, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, Sophia was a daughter of Peter and Rose (Kubiak) Biedron. She was raised and educated in Markham, Illinois and later completed a Bachelor's of Science Degree in...

Paul W. Hicks, III

Paul W. Hicks, III

Oct 20, 2025

Age 58 of Wilmington, Illinois died Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home.

Born March 19, 1967, in Kingsport, Tennessee, Paul was the son of Paul Jr. and Doris Hicks. He was raised in Tennessee before moving with his family—first to Morris, Illinois, and later settling in Wilmington. Paul graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1985 and went...

Joe M. Bexson, Jr.

Joe M. Bexson, Jr.

Oct 19, 2025

Age 56, of Madison, Wisconsin, and formerly of Gardner, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Born on August 20, 1969, in Morris, Illinois, Joe is the beloved son of Kay Bell and Joe Bexson, Sr. both of Gardner. He was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner-South Wilmington High School with the...

John R. Coyle

John R. Coyle

Oct 18, 2025

Age 69 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his home.

Born March 1, 1956 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, John Richard was a son of John and Helen (Kuczek) Coyle. He was raised in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago and was a graduate of Thomas Kelly High School, Class...

John Love, Jr.

John Love, Jr.

Oct 16, 2025

Age 93 of Custer Park, Illinois, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Miller Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee, Illinois.

Born August 25, 1932 in Kankakee, Illinois, John Emil was a son of John, Sr. and Evelyn (Smith) Love. He was raised and educated in Custer Park where his family were generational farmers. On October 3, 1952, John married Cora Mae Hoffman in...

Marsha Kay Wenberg

Marsha Kay Wenberg

Oct 15, 2025

Age 73 of Joliet, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Born March 22, 1952 in Springfield, Illinois, Marsha Kay was a daughter of Vernon and Trula (Guthrie) Harvey. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet East High School with the Class of 1970. Marsha was a hard worker her entire life, holding...