Obituaries

David W. Brandt

David W. Brandt

Sep 12, 2023

David Wilbur Brandt from Morris, Illinois passed away on September 12, 2023 after a quick battle with cancer. Born on April 8, 1950 he grew up in Craig, MO. He moved to Morris shortly after he graduated from High School, following his brothers here. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lois Olson, his daughters Annette (Richard)...

Philip "Leo" Middleton

Philip "Leo" Middleton

Sep 9, 2023

Age 68 of Coal City, Illinois, died at The Pearl of Joliet on Saturday September 9, 2023.

Born March 4, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, Leo was a son of Philip C. Middleton and Elaine Zambon.  He was raised in and was a life long resident of Coal City.  He graduated from Coal City High School in 1973.  On October 21,...

Catherine McClure

Catherine McClure

Sep 9, 2023

Age 56 of Chicago, Illinois died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Catherine was born January 20, 1967 in Los Angeles, California, and was raised and educated in Kankakee and Bradley, Illinois. She graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School with the Class of 1985, and furthered her education by completing a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial...

Carol Topping Baum

Carol Topping Baum

Sep 9, 2023

Carol Topping Baum died on September 9, 2023, at the DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born December 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to the late Charles and Gene (Walker) Topping. Carol grew up in New Castle, Delaware, and Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, while her father worked as a civil engineer for the DuPont Co. in Wilmington, Delaware. Carol...

Lorraine Popovich

Lorraine Popovich

Sep 8, 2023

Lorraine (Egan) PopovichAge 87 of Wilmington, Illinois passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side at home.

Born September 3, 1936 in Joliet, Illinois, Lorraine Lyola was a daughter of William and Lyola Julia Fox-Egan. On February 9, 1957 Lorraine married Robert Charles Popovich in Crown Point, Indiana, and together they would share 66 years...

Shirley Mae Hubbell

Shirley Mae Hubbell

Sep 4, 2023

Age 98 of Wilmington, Illinois died Monday, September 4, 2023 at River Crossing of Joliet.

Born December 10, 1924 in Mokena, Illinois, Shirley Mae was a daughter of Morenous “Mose” and Nellie (Neil) Van Duyne. She was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1942. In her younger years, Shirley played the accordion in...

Nancy M. Sparks

Nancy M. Sparks

Sep 2, 2023

Nancy M. Sparks, 82, of Belvidere, formerly of Morris, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at her grandson’s home in Morris with her family by her side. Born June 12, 1941 in Lake Station, Indiana, she was the daughter of Banks and Hazel (Weineger) Ellis. She graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station, Ind. She married Ross Sparks in...

Joseph D. Pate, Jr.

Joseph D. Pate, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

“J.D.”

Age 56 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Monroe, North Carolina, died at his home on Friday, September 1, 2023, following a long hard fought battle with stage four cancer.

Born May 27, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, Joseph David was a son of Joseph David Pate, Sr. and Betty Jean Charnas. He was raised in Monroe, North Carolina and...

Joseph G. Donovan

Joseph G. Donovan

Aug 31, 2023

Age 68 of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Born May 27, 1955 in Blue Island Illinois. Joseph was welcomed as child number seven to Thomas Donovan and Mary Ann Donovan and raised with love in Oak Lawn.

Joe will always be remembered as a gentle and kind soul...

Doris A. Fonner

Doris A. Fonner

Aug 31, 2023

Age 78, a resident of Heritage Woods Yorkville, and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois

Born September 18, 1944 in Rome, Georgia, Doris Ann was a daughter of David and Mary (Townsend) Foshee. She was a dedicated homemaker, who cherished being a mother and grandmother. Doris was a former...

Linda K. Melius

Linda K. Melius

Aug 27, 2023

Age 66 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of Waukegan, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois with family surrounding her.

Born November 3, 1956 in Waukegan, Linda is a daughter of Virginia (Mitchell) Reif of Waukegan and the late, Robert Reif. She was raised and educated Waukegan and attended Waukegan High School....

Debbie Plese

Debbie Plese

Aug 27, 2023

Age 71 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023 at her home.

Born August 8, 1952 in Kankakee, Illinois, Debra Sue was a daughter of Paul and Doris (Jones) Jacobsen. She was raised and educated in Momence, Illinois and graduated from Momence High School with the Class of 1970. Debbie worked as a real estate...

Gary Wayne Hish

Gary Wayne Hish

Aug 26, 2023

Age 82 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois.

Born November 22, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, Gary was the son of Luther Elvin and Blanche Mary (Stybr) Hish. He attended Ludwig Grade School in Lockport and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the Class of 1958. Following high school,...

Nancy P. Henderson

Nancy P. Henderson

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy P. Henderson, 77, of Morris, passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Born January 20, 1946 in Morris, she was the daughter of Paul and Grace (Richmond) Hann. She graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1964. She married Thomas Henderson on May 30, 1964 at the...

William "Bill" Strawson

William "Bill" Strawson

Aug 23, 2023

Age 63 of Wilmington, Illinois died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Citadel Care in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Born May 3, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, William Arthur was a son of Arthur and Claire (Audette) Strawson. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Manteno High School with the Class of 1978. On August 31, 1985, Bill married Ann Lang at Shepherd...

Diane D. Washburn

Diane D. Washburn

Aug 22, 2023

Age 66 of Morris, Illinois, passed away gracefully, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, on Tuesday evening August 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

Born June 29, 1957 in Morris, Diane Dolores was a daughter of Norman and Rose Edith (Vogel) Ziegler. She was raised in Morris; attended Morris High School, where she was involved with the...

Susan Barry

Susan Barry

Aug 21, 2023

Age 68 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Homer Glen, Illinois passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.

Born April 19, 1955 in Worth, Illinois, Susan Kay was a daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Nickleski) Chmielewski. She was raised in Worth and graduated from Queen of Peace with the Class of 1973.

Sue...

Pamela Elaine (Gabrielsen) Duvick

Pamela Elaine (Gabrielsen) Duvick

Aug 19, 2023

Pamela Elaine (Gabrielsen) Duvick was the first born of three children to Ed and Maxine Gabrielsen. She spent her childhood moving frequently with her family, making friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed sock-hops, American Bandstand, babysitting her brothers, Ronald and Brian Gabrielsen, and being the drum major in Plano’s Marching band. Shortly before her senior year of high school, they...

Gennell Hankins

Gennell Hankins

Aug 16, 2023

Gennell Hankins, age 99, born Feb. 23, 1924, passed into the arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on August 16, 2023 with her daughter at her side. Born prematurely at 3 ½ lbs., in her home in Williamson County, southern IL to James Henry Dallas Jr. and Eva Grace Dallas. She grew up on a farm, attended Crab...

Bill Reuter

Bill Reuter

Aug 14, 2023

Age 90 of Coal City, Illinois died peacefully at his home on his 90th birthday, August 14, 2023.

Born August 14, 1933 in the family home in Harrisonville, Felix Township, Grundy County, William Robert was a son of Paul and Fannie (Small) Reuter. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of...