Obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Connie S. Kaveney

Age 86 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home.

Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois, Connie was a daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Amann) Scherer. She attended the Cathedral of St. Raymond’s Catholic School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. On September 28, 1957,...

Jul 6, 2021

Ina M. Tjelle

Age 84 of Saunemin and formerly of Gardner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, Illinois.

Born February 2, 1937 in Morris, Illinois, Ina Marie was a daughter of Peter C. and Vera (Porter) Hansen. She was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner...

Jul 5, 2021

Elaine Butterfield

Age 96 of Wesley Township, Wilmington, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Riverside Senior Care Communities Assisted Living in Kankakee.

Born August 31, 1924 in Lorenzo, Illinois, Iona Elaine was a daughter of Arthur and Grace (Shreeve) Thontlin. She was raised in the Wilmington area and graduated from the Wilmington Public Schools with...

Jul 4, 2021

Myrland Owen Bennett

“Mo”

Age 92 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Gary, Indiana and Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021.

Born November 8, 1928 in Georgetown, Illinois, Myrland Owen was a son of Edgar and Leona (Lanter) Bennett. He was raised in Georgetown and attended Georgetown Township High...

Jul 1, 2021

Michele Bitner

Age 61 of Coal City, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois.

Born July 21, 1959 in Joliet, Michele Ann was a daughter of Michael and Lucille (Boyd) Sheridan. She was raised in Joliet; moved with her family to Coal City during her junior high...

Jun 30, 2021

Kathryn L. Olson, Kathy, age 70 passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home with her canine companion Greta lovingly by her side. Kathy had a heart of gold & would do anything for anybody. She loved her land, all animals & the great outdoors. She was also a fantastic baker & many looked forward to her Christmas cookies...

Jun 30, 2021

Amy Lynn Jelley

Age 42 of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois.

Born April 4, 1979 in Joliet, Amy Lynn is a daughter of Bobby G. and Viva J. (Gordon) Jelley. She participated in the R.E.A.C.H. program and graduated from Minooka High School...

Jun 28, 2021

Carl J. Rubini

Age 64 of Wilmington passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born October 6, 1956 in Chicago, Carl was a son of Victor, Sr. and Anne (Bukowski) Rubini. He was raised and educated in Hoffman Estates and graduated from James B. Conant High School with the Class...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles J. Huminsky

Age 63 of Godley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Gardner.

Born November 23, 1957 in Joliet, Charles was a son of Charles E. and Jo Anne (Burzinski) Huminsky. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School. Charles was a member of the...

Jun 23, 2021

Judy A. Peterson, 71, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris. She was born September 3, 1949 to Leslie M. and Madelon A. (Price) Peterson at Morris Hospital. Judith is survived by her twin sister, Joyce (Tom) Alderson; her brothers, Donald L. Peterson and William L. (Pam Pierce) Peterson; her...

Jun 20, 2021

Diana (Reyes) Lewis

Age 81 of Minooka, formerly of Joliet and Goose Lake, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her home.

Born November 4, 1939 in Joliet, Diana was a daughter of Moises and Juanita (Ortiz) Reyes. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the Class...

Jun 20, 2021

Ryan Vaughn

With heavy hearts the Vaughn family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Ryan L. Vaughn on June 20, 2021 at his home in South Wilmington. A son of Terri Sula and Curly Vaughn, Ryan graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 2005; was a member of the Laborers Local #75,...

Jun 19, 2021

Lester Russell

“Coach”

Age 88 of Wilmington, formerly of Champaign and Freeport, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home.

Born January 4, 1933 in Freeport, Lester Phillip was the only child of Oscar and Gladys (Fuller) Russell. He was raised in Freeport and Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School...

Jun 15, 2021

Carol Ann Buchta

Age 58 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home.

Born January 31, 1963 in Berwyn, Illinois, Carol was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Herman) Buchta. She was raised and educated in Brookfield, Illinois and graduated from Lions Township High School. Carol worked as a waitress...

Jun 13, 2021

Don Harvey

Age 75 of Braceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

Born May 30, 1946 in Morris, Illinois, Donald Duane was a son of George and Mary (Poppleton) Harvey. He was raised in Braceville and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1964....

Jun 13, 2021

Harry Elmer Swanson, Jr.

“Buddy”

Age 59 of Fort White, Florida and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He had lived in Fort White for the past ten years with his daughter Meagan, after moving there from Kissimmee, Florida.

Harry Elmer was a son of...

Jun 12, 2021

Bernice J. Lardi

Age 91 of Coal City and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home.

Born July 27, 1929 in Symerton, Illinois, Bernice Joan was a daughter of William Joseph and Jennie Loretta (Dillon) Bell. She was raised in the Wilmington area and graduated from the Wilmington...

Jun 11, 2021

Marilyn P. Tyler (nee Plese) of Elwood, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 11, 2021 with her beloved family by her side.

She was born at the Plese family farm on West River Road in Wilmington, IL on April 25, 1927, to John and Margaret (nee Berta) Plese, the fourth of their seven children. She was...

Jun 10, 2021

Phyllis “Jean” Mahoney (Barber)

Phyllis passed away peacefully at her home June 10th, 2021 under the care of hospice. She was born September 1, 1932 in Norwalk Connecticut to Phillip and Ruth Girouard.  Moving shortly after her birth to Leominster, Massachusetts where she spent the first years of her life and attended school. Jean’s first job was...

Jun 9, 2021

Sarah Monroe

Age 36 of Morris, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois.

Born October 11, 1984 in Blue Island, Illinois. Sarah was an outgoing individual who made friends easily. She had a passion for music and enjoyed making people laugh. Sarah will be remembered for her mischievous nature and always living life to...