Obituaries

Aug 30, 2006

Florian R. Ebben

"Dick"

Age 83 of Joliet and formerly Wilmington, passed away Wednesday August 30, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born September 30, 1922 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Dick was a son of the late Herman and Irene (Welter) Ebben. He was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Corp. Dick served in the...

Aug 27, 2006

Frances Constance Brown

Age 94, formerly of California and Wilmington, passed away at Provena Villa Franciscan in Joliet.

Born January 28, 1912 in Chicago, Frances was a daughter of the late Anthony and Antonina (Lomenza) Pogliaro. She was employed by Material Services in downtown Chicago for 28 years, prior to moving to California where she assumed...

Aug 25, 2006

Dawn A. Schimandle

Age 83 of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and a lifelong resident of Coal City, having recently moved to California, passed away Thursday August 24, 2006.

Born August 07, 1923 in Coal City, Dawn was a daughter of the late James and Margaret Marsaglia. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from...

Aug 23, 2006

Thomas Edward Hanna

"Tom"

Age 32 of Morris, passed away suddenly Wednesday August 23, 2006 at Morris Hospital.

Born May 18, 1974 in Joliet, Tom is a son of Patricia McCarthy-Hanna of Morris and Frank (Chris) Hanna of Joliet. Tom was raised and educated in Joliet and was employed by Mike Beshoar Tree Service of...

Aug 14, 2006

William J. Haughtigan "Bill"

Age 82 of Morris and formerly Coal City, passed away Monday August 14, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet.

Born December 14, 1923 in Streator, Bill was a son of the late Joseph and Arretta (Connell) Haughtigan. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and graduated from Parker...

Aug 13, 2006

Barbara (Brewer) Fullen

Age 72 of Sun City, Arizona and formerly Bolingbrook, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 13, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Born in Sheridan, Wyoming on September 03, 1933, Barbara was a retired C.N.A. of 20 years, as well as a retired hairdresser of 30 years.

Survivors include her partner in life of 15...

Aug 7, 2006

Orval L. Bever "Jay"

Age 77 of Wilmington, passed away Monday August 7, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born December 28, 1928 in Joliet, Jay was a son of the late Clarence and Harriet (Rice) Bever. He was a Korean War Veteran and served 2 terms with the US Army. Jay was...

Aug 7, 2006

Marian E. Ferm

Age 83 of Columbia, MO and formerly Mokena, passed away Monday August 07, 2006 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

Born August 19, 1922, Marian was a daughter of the late John and Charlotte Sparrow. She was a former member of Peace Lutheran Church of New Lenox, and in her free time,...

Aug 6, 2006

Marion E. Joyce

Age 88 of Morris, passed away Sunday August 6, 2006 at her home.

Born September 12, 1917 in Chicago, Marion was a daughter of the late Jacob and Elsie (Embs) Litscher. She was raised and educated in Chicago and was a graduate of Bowen High School with the Class of 1935. On February...

Aug 2, 2006

Rosemary M. Moore

"Rose"

Age 68 of Morris, passed away Wednesday August 2, 2006 at her home. Born February 23, 1938 in Austin, Minnesota, Rose was a daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Enz) Seiler. She was raised and educated in Decorah, Iowa and was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company in Joliet, Illinois for more...

Aug 1, 2006

Dorothy M. Zeman

Age 86 of Joliet and formerly Grundy County, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2006 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born May 31, 1920 in Coal City, Dorothy was a daughter of the late James and Frances Cabodi. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City...

Jul 29, 2006

George W. Gagliardo

Age 85 of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 29, 2006 at his home.

Born February 22, 1921 in Coal City, George was a son of the late Matthew and Mary (Rolando) Gagliardo. He was raised and educated in Coal City and was a veteran of the US Navy. On January...

Jul 29, 2006

Joseph R. Spisak "Joey"

Age 15 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly Saturday July 29, 2006 at his home.

Born September 27, 1990 in Joliet, Joey is a son of Timothy and Debbie (Harms) Spisak. Joey was a sophomore at Wilmington High School, and was very active in school events a�" playing football and was a member...

Jul 13, 2006

Anne M. Gaida (nee Ondesko)

Age 92 formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday July 13, 2006 at Salem Village in Joliet.

Born March 01, 1914 in Central City, Illinois Anne was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Baren) Ondesko. She was employed by Jewel Foods, Corp. in Chicago for many years prior to her...

Jul 9, 2006

Henry "Clayton" Williams

Age 82 of Wilmington, passed away Sunday July 9, 2006 at his home.

Born November 16, 1923, Clayton was a son of the late Henry and Vera (Sanders) Williams. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during WWII and achieving numerous accolades and medals. Clayton retired from the Carpenters Union...

Jul 8, 2006

JULIE K. GOMORA

Age 91 of Branson West, Missouri and formerly Coal City, Illinois passed away Saturday July 08, 2006 at Tablerock Health Care Center in Kimberling City, Missouri.

Born June 04, 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, Julie was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (legrand) Rawlish. She was brought up and educated in...

Jul 7, 2006

Evelyn Mae Zerboglio

Age 85 of Coal City, passed away Friday July 07, 2006 at her home.

Born February 10, 1921 in Joliet, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Trinka) Vilt. She was raised and educated in Coal City and was a graduate of Coal City High School. On June 21, 1947...

Jul 6, 2006

CATHERINE G. PARKS

Age 74 of Marseilles, passed away Thursday July 06, 2006 at Community Hospital of Ottawa.

Catherine had been employed by Shelby Craftco in Shorewood and INS Nuclear Services in Morris.

Survivors include: (7) Children: Terry (Wally) Dick of Waukegan, Clinton Parks of Braidwood, David Parks Sr. of Columbus, IN, Catherine (Joe, Sr.)...

Jul 5, 2006

ANDREW GERALD JISKRA

"PENNY"

Age 73 of Sturgis Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on July 05, 2006.

Born August 06, 1932 in Morris, Andrew was a son of the late: Andrew and Pearl (Odgen) Jiskra. Andrew was a veteran having served our Country in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955. Andrew worked for...

Jul 4, 2006

JAMES E. LAMPING

Age 54 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday July 04, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, surrounded by his family.

Born April 25, 1952, Jim is a son of Faye (nee Davis) and the late Robert E. Lamping. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Marycrest Business College. After numerous places...