Obituaries

May 10, 2010

Hellen M. Harlow

Age 87 of Coal City and formerly Wilmington, passed away Monday May 10, 2010 at Walnut Grove Village in Morris.

Born March 17, 1923 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Hellen was a daughter of the late Rex and Marcia Ellen Overman-Grove. She was raised and educated in Tulip, Missouri and on March 18, 1939, Hellen...

May 10, 2010

Frank E. Sinkuler, late of Homewood, IL passed away Monday May 10 at his home - 46 years.

Born January 8, 1964 in Harvey, IL to Frank M. and Lorraine Klekowski-Sinkuler. Member of Local #5, Chicago Heights, IL. Frank greatly enjoyed racing of all kinds, and his dog "Rika".

Survived by his mother Lorraine, 2 brothers...

May 7, 2010

Ruby Kathryn Galbreath

Age 97 of Coal City, formerly of Westfield, IL and Mattoon, IL, passed away at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Dwight, IL.

She was born October 4, 1912 in Robinson, IL; the daughter of Cliff Conover and Mae Newlin Conover. On August 13, 1940, she married Loyal...

May 5, 2010

Geneva L. Hill, nee Brown, age 90 of Wilmington passed away peacefully Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Joliet.

Born on July 13, 1919 in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee to the late Morgan and Birdie Brown. Geneva married Ernest "Hank" Hill on November 1, 1942 after college graduation, moving to Illinois in 1960, where Hank was employed as a...

May 5, 2010

Roma F. Paige

Age 79 passed away Wednesday May 5, 2010 at Provena Franciscan Villa in Joliet, Illinois

Born November 15, 1930 in Maryville, Tennessee, Roma was a daughter of the late Homer and Ethel McNeilly Russell.

Survivors include her loving daughter Pamela Royalty of Wilmington, Illinois; three grandsons: David Burton of Wilmington, Illinois, Jeff...

May 2, 2010

Dale John Hill

Age 88 of Wilmington formerly of Essex, passed away Sunday May 2, 2010. Born August 17, 1921 in Gardner to the late John & Myrtle (Williams) Hill also preceded in death by his wife Phyllis E. (Brickley), a daughter Karen Soper and a granddaughter Sherry Teaque. Survived by three loving children Dale Robert (Eileen)...

Apr 29, 2010

Russell A. Bendel

Age 58 of Braidwood, passed away Thursday April 29, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born June 19, 1951 in Berwyn, Russell is a son of the late Raymond and Sara Davis-Bendel.

There will be no vistitation and services will be private at the request of the family.

Arrangements have...

Apr 29, 2010

Richard Carl Populorum

Age 58 of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away Thursday April 29, 2010 at home, where he lived with his daughter, Vicky Lyons, after a debilitating and long illness.

Born in DeKalb, IL on April 20, 1935. Richard was employed by Illinois Tool Works in Elgin, IL, later Russellville, KY and lastly in Mineral...

Apr 29, 2010

Frances Lee Carhart (nee Koski)

Age 67 of Wilmington formerly of Chicago, passed away April 29, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph's Medical Center after a long illness. Born December 15, 1942 in Chicago to the late Unto Leander & Frances (Ogilvie) Koski. Survived by Her brother James W. Koski of Red Lodge, Montana and a sister Susan...

Apr 28, 2010

Marilyn J. Krell

Age 75 of Coal City and formerly Braceville, passed away Wednesday April 28, 2010 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born July 14, 1934 in Goose Lake Township, Grundy County, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Ervin and Jennie Small-Phillips. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School with the Class...

Apr 27, 2010

Lathern Woodell Painter Jr. "Lenny"

Age 42 of Burlington, IA formerly of the Quad Cities and Elwood,IL passed away Tuesday April 27, 2010. Born July 1, 1967 in Joliet to Lathern W. (Nancy) Painter, Sr. of Lochbuie. CO and Jane (Jack)(nee Thompson) Painter Loose of Cyrstal Beach, TX. Survived by his wife Tiffany Lynn (Rivera) Painter. Five...

Apr 24, 2010

Beverly M. Fisher

Age 90 of Des Plaines, passed away Saturday morning April 24, 2010 at her home.

Born October 12, 1919 in Chicago, Beverly was a daughter of the late Reece and Dorothy Garnham-Backer. She married Richard Fisher and he preceded her in death in 1989.

A family visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Apr 23, 2010

Mildred J. Boris

Age 87 of Wilmington passed away Friday April 23, 2010 at home with family at her bedside. Born January 20, 1924 in Joliet to the late Edgar & Mildred (Barlow) Ashley also preceded in Death by her husband Michael Boris Sr. and a daughter Carol Ann Boris. Survived by four loving children Michael Jr....

Apr 22, 2010

James H. Mitchell " Mitch"

Age 71 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully, April 22, 2010 at his home. Born October 19, 1938 in Chicago to the late James Samuel Mitchell and Dorothy Ann (Bogard) Mitchell. Retired from ITW in Mazon, IL in 2000 and Served in the U.S. Army. Jim had a love and caring nature for...

Apr 21, 2010

Joanna M. McGraw

(Nee Huston)

Late of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 21, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Age 73 years.

Born February 4, 1937 in Peoria, Joanna was a daughter of the late John and Clara Walker-Huston.

Joanna was a loving and caring wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and...

Apr 20, 2010

Raeann Kay Perry

Age 24 of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 20, 2010.

Born May 17, 1985 in Kankakee, Raeann is a daughter of Robert Perry and Connie Fox-Perry.

Survivors include her loving parents; one daughter Nevaeh; two brothers: Johnny Jones and Adam Perry; maternal grandparents: Kay (Ken) Claxton and Danny Fox; paternal grandmother...

Apr 19, 2010

Samuel Carter Barber

Age 90 of Morris and formerly Decaturville, Tennessee, passed away Monday April 19, 2010 at his home.

Born October 3, 1919 in Selmer, Tennessee, Samuel was a son of the late Jeff Barber and Minnie Ester Kennedy. He was raised and educated in Decaturville by his mother and step-father Frank White and was...

Apr 15, 2010

Robert L. Ginter, late of Elwood, passed away suddenly Thursday April 15, 2010 at Silver Cross Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 17, 1940 in Joliet, Robert was a son of the late George and Lois (nee Moldt) Ginter. After high school graduation Robert joined the US Air Force, from where he retired after 20 years. He...

Apr 15, 2010

Ruby B. Bauman

(Nee Jordan)

Age 92 of Morris, passed away Thursday afternoon April 15, 2010 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 30, 1917 in West Frankfort, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Della Rogers-Jordan. Ruby was raised in West Frankfort and lived in Melrose Park. She was married to Robert...

Apr 14, 2010

Mary L. Berglund

Age 79 of Gardner, passed away Wednesday April 14, 2010 at Morris Hospital.

Born April 10, 1931 in Morris, Mary was a daughter of the late Leo and Mayme Prograce-Kenney. She was raised and educated in Morris and was a 1949 Graduate of Morris High School. On August 18, 1951, Mary married Donald...