Obituaries

James E. Love

James E. Love

Mar 22, 2023

Age 64 of Lincolnton, Georgia and formerly of Wilmington and Elwood, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Aperion Care Center in Wilmington, Illinois.

Born June 16, 1958 in Joliet, Illinois, James E. was a son of Leroy and Peggy (Garner) Love. He was raised in Elwood and attended Joliet Township High School. James was an accomplished mechanic and worked...

Margy Lu Burger

Margy Lu Burger

Mar 21, 2023

Age 89 of Mazon, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Born October 26, 1933 in Morris, Illinois, Margy was a daughter of Sherburn and Mazie (nee Broderick) Viner. She was raised and educated in Mazon where she graduated from Mazon High School and participated in the school choir which was featured on the local radio...

Lois Dyer

Lois Dyer

Mar 21, 2023

Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023.

Born March 21, 1937, Lois Jean was a daughter of Leonard and Naomi (Rentz) Francois. She was raised in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1955. On March 15, 1958, Lois married...

James R. Bunton

James R. Bunton

Mar 21, 2023

James R. Bunton, 66, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Born April 26, 1956 in Morris, he was the son of Donald and Mable. He graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1974. He married Joan Steffes on June 5, 1976 and they lived most of...

Judith Kellam

Judith Kellam

Mar 20, 2023

Judith Kella

Age 81 of Yorkville, Illinois, formerly of Ohio, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois.

Born May 21, 1941 in Kocomo, Indiana, Judith Ann was a daughter of Francis Johannes and Mary Anne (Wade) Warner. She graduated high school from North High School in Willoughby, Ohio, and on September 23, 1961 she...

Barbara M. Hartley

Barbara M. Hartley

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara M. Hartley, 80, of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Morris Hospital. Born June 26, 1942 in North Girard, PA, she was the daughter of Laurence and Mariold (Swanson) Gossman. She graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School in 1960. She married Murray C. Hartley on March 19, 1962. They lived...

Donald Allan Russell

Donald Allan Russell

Mar 18, 2023

Age 86 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Saturday afternoon, March 18, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born January 8, 1937 in Pontiac, Illinois, Donald Allan was a son of Frank Clinton and Mildred Lucille (Hack) Russell. He was the fourth born of the family following his sisters, Anita, Doris and Judith. Don was raised in Pontiac and...

Carole Lee Sohan

Carole Lee Sohan

Mar 17, 2023

Carole Lee Sohan passed away at the age of 80 on Friday March 17, 2023 at Acadia Nursing home with family by her side. Carole was born on December 16, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late James Moran and Caroline (Tater) Moran. They moved to Mazon when Carole was young. She graduated from MVK High School the Class of...

Amy M. Farcus

Amy M. Farcus

Mar 13, 2023

Age 98 of Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at her home on Monday March 13, 2023.

Born in Felix Township, Grundy County, Amy Martha was a twin daughter of John “Fred” and Alice (Williamson) Brunner. She attended Short Grade School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1941. On April 28, 1956, Amy married Richard Farcus...

Victor R. Issert

Victor R. Issert

Mar 10, 2023

Victor Roger Basil Issert carefully parked his beloved 1206 tractor in the tool shed for the last time on 10 March 2023. Wow, Dad packed so much into his life since his birth 12 June 1933 in Kankakee, Illinois. Jules and Marie Ange (Fortin) Issert nurtured and instilled morals and strong work ethics in Gramps, along with his sister, Therese...

Linda Odo

Linda Odo

Mar 9, 2023

Age 73 of Coal City, Illinois, died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Born April 24, 1949 in Joliet, Illinois, Linda Lou was a daughter of John and Rita (Girot) Endrst. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1967. On August 17, 1970,...

Donald Gene Kundert

Donald Gene Kundert

Mar 9, 2023

Donald Gene Kundert, 83, of Morris, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023 at home with family by his side. Born June 9, 1939 in Burns, Oregon to Olga (Otterby) & (Walter) LaVelle Kundert. He graduated from high school in Hills, Minnesota with the class of 1957. He began working at Caterpillar in Joliet and retired in 1990 after 33...

Shirley Ann Roe Love

Shirley Ann Roe Love

Mar 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Roe Love, 76, of Morris IL was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday March 8th 2023, after an extended battle with cancer. Shirley passed away in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born October 26, 1946 in Morris, IL to Leland and Pauline (Steen) Roe. She spent the...

Nick Korczak

Nick Korczak

Mar 4, 2023

Age 71 of Minooka, Illinois, passed away March 4, 2023. He was peacefully surrounded by his family following a battle with Leukemia.

Born March 11, 1951 in Joliet, Illinois, Nicholas Anthony was a son of Robert and Theresa (Canino) Korczak. He was raised and educated in Joliet; graduated from Joliet West High School, Class of 1969, and went on to...

Samuel J. Jenkins

Samuel J. Jenkins

Mar 4, 2023

Samuel J. Jenkins, 42 of Morris, formerly of New Orleans, La.,passed away recently. Sam had a passion for baseball at a young age and was was admired by his friends and coaches. Sam also loved his family dearly. Sam is survived by his Father James and Mother Jane L., his brother Tanner Jenkins and sister Jessica Keller, both of Minnesota....

Joan E. Bunton

Joan E. Bunton

Mar 3, 2023

Joan E. Bunton, 64, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born September 11, 1958 in Minooka, she was the daughter of Donald and Lois (Thorson) Steffes. She graduated from Minooka High school with the class of 1976. She married Jim Bunton on June 5, 1976 and they lived most of...

Peggy J. Webber

Peggy J. Webber

Mar 3, 2023

Peggy J. Webber, 77, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her family by her side. Born September 20, 1945 in Manila, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Vernon and Wilma (Hayse) Clausel. She graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1963. She married Patrick Webber on December 7, 1963...

Arnold Sikler

Arnold Sikler

Feb 28, 2023

 

Age 85 of Wilmington, formerly of South Chicago, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home. 

Born July 16, 1937 in Chicago, Arnold was a son of David and Anna Elliot Sikler. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and on August 11, 1962 he married Donna Jean Johnson at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Arnold served the...

Sheila Hayden

Sheila Hayden

Feb 28, 2023

Sheila Hayden

Age 79 of Chicago, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence.

Born October 23, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois, Sheila Catherine was a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Kelly) Hayden. She was raised in Wilmington, attended Saint Rose Catholic School, and graduated from the Saint Francis Academy in Joliet. Sheila then...

Owen D. Webb

Owen D. Webb

Feb 27, 2023

Age 84 of Wilmington, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.

Born September 10, 1938 in Effingham, Illinois, Owen Dean was a son of Ervin and Mildred (McKinnon) Webb. He was raised and educated in Effingham and graduated from Effingham High School with the Class of 1956. Owen enlisted in the United States Navy...