Obituaries

Nov 16, 2013

Lisa Ann Serna

Age 45 of Bloomington and formerly Wilmington, passed away November 16, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born August 25, 1968 in Joliet, Lisa is a daughter of Marshall Ray Penka of New Mexico and Cheryl Lynn Sparks-Penka of Wilmington. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and attended both...

Nov 9, 2013

James Randal Johnson

"Randy"

Age 59 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday November 09, 2013 at his home.

Born January 25, 1954 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Randy was a son of the late Franklin Ruben and Bessie Mae Hathcock-Johnson. He honorably served in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the VFW...

Nov 9, 2013

Robert E. Waters, Sr.

"Ol' Bob"

Age 80 of Channahon and formerly Morris, passed away Saturday morning November 9, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 13, 1932 in Utica, Illinois, Bob was a son of the late John Sylvester and Catherine Ann Neary-Waters. He was raised and educated in Utica...

Nov 8, 2013

Beverly Jo Ference

Age 71 of Plainfield and formerly Manteno, passed away Friday evening November 8, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born July 31, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana, Beverly was a daughter of the late Beverly nee Klophenstein and Joseph Ference. She was a tremendous NASCAR enthusiast and a devoted Dale Earnhardt...

Nov 6, 2013

Richard Harris

Age 72 of Braidwood, passed away Wednesday evening November 6, 2013 at his home.

Born June 20, 1941 in Jamesport, Missouri, he was a son of the late Richard and Ollie Reams-Harris.

Cremation rights have been accorded per the wishes of Richard.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private...

Nov 4, 2013

Wesley Alan Risinger

Age 55 of Wilmington, passed away Monday November 4, 2013 at his home.

Born March 19, 1958 in Mattoon, Illinois, Wes is a son of June Louise (nee Pauley) Risinger and the late Johnny Junior Risinger. He was raised in Wilmington and worked in construction. Wes was a great Chicago Bears fan, loved...

Nov 3, 2013

Edward Robert Miller, Jr.

(1962-2013)

The man from Plainfield known for his corny one-liners, sarcastic attitude, and contagious smile left the world but not our hearts on November 3, 2013, simply because his caring heart and wild soul were too big for life on Earth.

Eddie is survived by his four daughters: Jennifer, Alyssa, Danielle,...

Oct 31, 2013

Sandra L. Loden

Age 68 of Wilmington and formerly Bolingbrook, passed away Thursday October 31, 2013 at her home.

Born February 9, 1945 in Chicago, Sandra was a daughter of the late Alexander Patrick and Rita Vera Mienczeski-Evanuk. She was raised and educated in Chicago and retired from Material Services in McCook, Illinois. Sandra cherished her...

Oct 29, 2013

Agnes Rose McComb

Age 90 of Verona passed away Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Morris Hospital.

Born June 24, 1923, Agnes was a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Feltenz-Buffo. During the depression, Agnes hauled coal with her father, and on December 17, 1940, she married Wayne McComb. Agnes was a homemaker and farmer's wife...

Oct 28, 2013

John Edward Uerkwitz

"Jack"

Age 85 of Morris, passed away Monday morning October 28, 2013 at his home.

Born March 20, 1928 in Morris, John was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy Patton-Uerkwitz. He was raised in Morris and was drafted into the United States Army, where he honorably served during the Korean...

Oct 28, 2013

Kristina Michelle Olson

"Krissy"

Age 31 of Channahon, passed away Monday October 28, 2013 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Born November 6, 1981 in Morris, Krissy is a daughter of Robert and Shirley Costa-Olson of Channahon. She was raised in Channahon and graduated from Minooka High School. Krissy had a deep love for...

Oct 26, 2013

Kathryn L. Kennedy

Age 100 of Wilmington, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born May 12, 1913 on the family farm in Manhattan; Kathryn was the daughter of Peter and Louise (Ruettiger) Kestel. She attended District 119, a one-room country school, and then graduated from Providence...

Oct 17, 2013

Amie Ann Mulligan-Porak

Age 40 of Morris, formerly Plainfield, passed away Thursday October 17, 2013, at Morris Hospital.

Born May 8, 1973 in Joliet, Amie was the daughter of the Levon Mulligan and the late Thomas Mulligan. She was raised and educated in Plainfield graduating from Plainfield High School with the class of 1991. Amie worked...

Oct 16, 2013

Jerry Wayne Morey

"Junior"

Age 47 of Borden, Indiana, formerly Wilmington, passed away Wednesday October 16, 2013 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.

Born June 04, 1966 in Joliet, Junior was a son of the late Jerry L. and Ann Renee Kitchell-Morey. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, listening to Garth...

Oct 15, 2013

William "Roger" Miller

Age 70 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday morning, October 15, 2013, after a courageous battle against cancer.

He was born January 22, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois.

Survivors include a brother, Stephan Souba, and a sister, Victoria Matheny, both of Peoria, and his friend Edith Hess of Wilmington, Illinois.

Visitation will be...

Oct 14, 2013

Carolyn Jedlicka

Age 73, of Morris, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after her courageous six month battle with a rare Central Nervous System Vasculitis.

Born January 8, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Paul and Esther Snyder-Galster. She was raised and educated...

Oct 14, 2013

Francis J. Van Duyne

Age 91 of Coal City, passed away peacefully Monday October 14, 2013 at his home.

Born December 30, 1921 in Channahon, Illinois, Francis was a son of the late Jacob and Eula Stewart-Van Duyne. He was raised in Wilmington and honorably served as Military Police in the United States Army. On September...

Oct 14, 2013

Joel Treadman

Age 70 of Wilmington, passed away Monday October 14, 2013 at Island City Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington.

Born September 10, 1943 in Joliet, Joel was the son of the late Richard and Helen Hansen-Treadman. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Wilmington, enjoyed history, and was very knowledgeable of the history of...

Oct 12, 2013

Irma L. Fox

Age 88 of Wilmington and formerly Morris, passed away Saturday afternoon October 12, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born March 30, 1925 in Joliet, Irma was a daughter of the late George and Clara Eich-Schneider. She was raised and educated in Joliet and on June 3, 1945, Irma married Harlow...

Oct 12, 2013

John R. Lerfald, Jr.

Age 54 of Diamond, passed away Saturday evening October 12, 2013 at Morris Hospital.

Born June 6, 1959 in Joliet, John is a son of Dorothy C. Lerfald of Braidwood and the late John Robert Lerfald, Sr. He was raised and educated in Braidwood and on June 6, 1977, John married Marilynn...