Obituaries

Mar 15, 2009

Jeffery A. Burmeister

Age 44 of Braceville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening March 15, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident.

Born November 04, 1964 in Oak Park, Illinois, Jeff is a son of the late Fred and Katherine Puls-Burmeister. He was a member of the Local 150 and Local 75. Jeff greatly enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2009

T. Deane Hynd

Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away Friday March 13, 2009 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee.

Born June 10, 1924, Deane was a son of the late James Truby and Bernice Underwood-Hynd. He was a veteran of the US Army and Bronze Star recipient, having served during World War II in the...

Mar 11, 2009

Kris G. Grabow

Age 46 of Wilmington and formerly Goose Lake, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2009.

Born December 25, 1962 in Chicago, Kris is a son of Joyce Grabow of Goose Lake and Harold Grabow of Wisconsin. He was raised and educated in Chicago and Coal City, and was a graduate of Coal City High...

Mar 10, 2009

JAMES LEONARD WALLERSTEDT

Age 74 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2009 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Born July 11, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Russell & Ruby (Wellington) Wallerstedt also preceded in death by two brothers Richard Wallerstedt and Gordon Niles. Survived by three brothers Robert (late Karen) of Iowa, Mark of...

Mar 8, 2009

Maureen J. Vidican

(nee Creighton)

Age 72 of Wilmington, peacefully at rest March 8, 2009.

Survived by her beloved husband of 52 years: David M. Vidican; cherished mother of Michelle (John) Jaracz, Michael (Tammy) Vidican, James (Chris) Vidican, Laura (Dennis) Butler and Carol (Kevin) Day; loving grandmother of David J. Vidican, Tristan and Sierra Vidican,...

Mar 7, 2009

Richard L. Mann

Age 64 of Paris, Missouri and formerly Wilmington, passed away Saturday March 7, 2009 at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico, Missouri.

Born December 07, 1944 in Terra Haute, Indiana, Dick was a son of the late Richard and Edith "Joy" Mann. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during...

Mar 7, 2009

VERNA MAE KEELEY

Departed from this earth on March 7, 2009.

Survived by two sons: Terrence (Jane) Keeley and Brian (Susan) Keeley; daughter in law Agnes Keeley; grandchildren: Maureen (Bob) Mack, Kent (Lisa) Keeley, Jr., Coleen (Andy) Walsh, Joseph Keeley, Matthew (Casey) Keeley, Alexis Keeley and Christopher Keeley; great grandchildren: Ryan Foster, Johnathan Mack, Jessica Mack,...

Mar 6, 2009

Charlotte Darlene Simpkin

Age 55 of Coal City, passed away Friday March 06, 2009 at her home.

Born June 30, 1953 in Marion, Indiana, Charlotte was a daughter of the late Oscar and Doris Dixon-Loftis. She was raised and educated in Marion and on September 09, 1977 married Terry Simpkin. Together Charlotte and Terry have lived...

Mar 5, 2009

JOSEPH MERLE SORENSEN

Age 79 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday March 5, 2009 at Embassy Care Center Wilmington. Born March 12, 1929 in Ritchie, Wesley Township to the late Arthur & Josephine (Shenk) Sorensen also preceded in death by two grandchildren Sara & Eric Tennant and one brother Calvin Sorensen. Survived by his loving wife Alice Marie...

Mar 4, 2009

Elsie Eleanor Thomas (nee Worland)

Age 82 and beloved wife of John Dewey Thomas, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Elsie was born in Mattoon on June 8, 1926 to Tilson and Cora Worland. Elsie attended Mattoon High School and graduated in 1943. On October 23, 1946 she married John...

Mar 3, 2009

Gordon W. Kingman, Jr.

"Sonny"

Age 77 of Morris, passed away Tuesday March 03, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Dwight.

Born July 18, 1931 in Morris, Sonny was a son of the late Gordon W., Sr. and Ruby Nell Hopkins-Kingman. Sonny retired in 1980, after 18 years of service with the State of Illinois Department...

Mar 2, 2009

Elizabeth M. Kauzlaric

"Betty"

Age 91 of Coal City, passed away Monday March 02, 2009 at Walnut Grove in Morris.

Born December 14, 1917 in Coal City, Betty was a daughter of the late Anton and Anna Bates-Veronda. She married John Kauzlaric and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1991. Betty was a...

Mar 1, 2009

Ruth E. Vilt

Age 89 of Coal City passed away Sunday evening March 01, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Dwight.

Born October 25, 1919 in Granville, IL, Ruth was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Cresto. She was raised and educated in Marseilles and was a graduate of Marseilles High School with the graduating...

Feb 26, 2009

Robert William Warrick

"Bob"

Age 81, entered eternal life Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, IL. Born August 11, 1927 in Andersonville,Indiana, Bob was a son of the late Cornelius Esmond and Mattie Norton-Warrick. He was a loving husband and father; accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and...

Feb 23, 2009

Penelope L. Bell

"Penny"

Age 62 of New Baden, Illinois and formerly Wilmington, passed away Monday February 23, 2009 at Countryside Manor in Aviston, Illinois.

Born September 13, 1946 in Joliet, Penny is a daughter of Marietta (nee Fritz) and the late Ben Chism. She was married to Leo J. Bell, and he preceded her...

Feb 22, 2009

Kinuko Kagami

Age 79 of Darien, passed away Sunday February 22, 2009 at Hinsdale Hospital.

Born March 21, 1929 in Osaka, Japan, Kinuko was a daughter of the late Yoshio and Natu Sato-Yoshida.

Cremation Rites have been accorded per Kinuko's wishes and graveside remembrances will take place on Thursday March 26, 2009 at 11:00AM in...

Feb 21, 2009

Patricia Ann Albright

Age 71 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday February 21, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center Kankakee after a long illness. Born October 3, 1937 in Joliet to the late Lyle & Wilma (Patterson) Crater, also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth T Albright (1987). Survived by two loving sons Bradford T. and Douglas T....

Feb 19, 2009

Robert Carter Bruno

Age 58 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born August 19, 1951 in Chicago, Robert was a son of the late Robert and Blanche Ruzicka - Bruno. He was raised and educated in Chicago and on June 28, 1988 Robert married Laura Borkowski...

Feb 18, 2009

Robert Dale Anderson

Age 73 of Morris, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Morris Hospital.

Born August 09, 1935 in Joliet, Robert was a son of the late William Anderson and Ruth Smiley-Roberts. A veteran of the United States Army, Robert served his country during the Korean conflict. He worked as a roofer and...

Feb 18, 2009

Carl "Butch" Werhane

Age 65 of Diamond and formerly Highland Park, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Morris Hospital.

Butch is the loving husband of Donna, nee Raciti; loving father of James (Lori) Werhane, William (Jamie) Werhane, Patricia (Medford) Matthews and Joan (Joseph) Young; dear grandfather of Medford, Xavier, Ryan, Cameron, Henry, Colin, Tess,...