Obituaries

Feb 22, 2021

Charles E. Ward

Age 75 of Wilmington, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born January 4, 1946 in Joliet, Charles Eugene was a son of Archie and Philomena “Toots” (Munsterman) Ward. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of...

Feb 21, 2021

Barbara L. Pritzl, 74, of Morris, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home. Born July 4, 1946 in Mosinee, WI, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Vergie (Drake) Crotteau. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Later she attended Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Barbara married Randy Pritzl on July 31, 1982...

Feb 17, 2021

Beverly Yvonne Anderson, 84, of Minooka, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Morris Hospital with her family by her side. Born September 1, 1936 in Morris, the daughter of Stanley and Bertha (Hoge) Hall. She graduated from Newark High School with the class of 1954. Beverly married Donald Anderson on March 26, 1955 at the Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran...

Feb 16, 2021

Carole K. Schneider, 83, formerly of Joliet and Chicago passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris. Born December 24, 1937 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Edward and Tessie (Pokorsky) Kulak. She held various vocations over her lifetime including hairdresser, seamstress with Mark Shale Al Baskin, apprentice pharmacist with Osco Drug,...

Feb 15, 2021

Alex “Murph” Murphy

Age 33 of Elwood, formerly of Braidwood, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 8, 1988 in Joliet, Alex Michael is the son of Michael Murphy and Julieann Sanders-Stark. He was raised and educated in Braidwood and attended Reed-Custer schools. He was employed...

Feb 15, 2021

Robert J. Kezerle, 91, of Morris, IL entered eternal life February 15, 2021 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris Illinois. Born September 26, 1929 to Joseph and Frances (Sustersic) Kezerle in Joliet, IL. He was the youngest of three children. As a child, Bob attended Catholic school. His mischievous childhood was spent running the neighborhood of Statesville Penitentiary,...

Feb 14, 2021

Samuel A. Young

"Sam"

Age 65 of Diamond, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born October 30, 1955 in Russell, Kansas, Samuel Andrew was a son of Glen and Evelyn (Wyble) Young. He worked at McDonalds and then a steel company in Kansas City, Kansas until...

Feb 12, 2021

Jules Henri Fortin

Age 88 of Morris and formerly of Greenville, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 12, 2021 at his home.

Born September 1, 1932 in Greenville, New Hampshire, Jules was a son of Albert H. and Olivia Cloutier-Fortin. He was raised and educated in Greenville and went on to honorably...

Feb 12, 2021

David Koehler

Age 80 of Braidwood, Illinois, and formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, Ft. Myers, Florida, Powder Springs, Georgia and Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home.

Born May 15, 1940 on the family farm in Woodford County, Benson, Illinois, Paul David was a son of Paul William and Hazel (Turner)...

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia Fox

Age 71 of Coal City, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at AMITA Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

Born December 13, 1949 in Joliet, Patricia Marie was a daughter of William “Jersey” and Ruth (Connors) Klegman. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated with the Class of 1967. Patricia...

Feb 9, 2021

Rhonda Bally

Age 59 of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on April 4, 1961 in Kankakee, the daughter of Elbert and Marilyn Parker Harris. She married Andrew Bally on April 15, 1988. Rhonda is survived by her...

Feb 9, 2021

Mary A. Radman

Age 99 of Wilmington and formerly of Channahon and Chicago, passed away Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at her home.

Born October 12, 1921 in Croatia, Mary Ann was a daughter of John and Mary (Velcich) Mikicich. She emigrated from Europe at the age of ten where she was raised in the...

Feb 9, 2021

Audrey Marie Kaufman, 85, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Amita Health St. Joseph medical center in Joliet. Born July 27, 1935 in Spring Valley, she was the daughter of Vincent and Mary (Caveglia) Faletti. She graduated valedictorian from Hall High School in Spring Valley with the class of 1953. Later she received her B.S. Degree in...

Feb 8, 2021

Betty Ann Carr

Age 88 of Wilmington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home.

Born January 8, 1933 in Ritchie, Betty was a daughter of Earl and Berniece (Richmond) Warriner. She was raised in Ritchie and attended the Wilmington schools. On May 28, 1955 Betty married Edward L. Carr in Ritchie. She was a member...

Feb 6, 2021

Franklin W. Lyons

Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the home of his son in Braidwood.

Born May 25, 1936 in Virginia, Illinois, Franklin William was a son of Sherman William and Freida (Davis) Lyons. He was raised and educated in Virginia; graduated from Virginia High School, and went...

Feb 6, 2021

David W. Brown

"Porky"

Age 70 of Costa Rica and formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home.

Born June 14, 1950 in Joliet, David William is a son of Phyllis (nee Nowman) Saben of Coal City and the late Beryl W. Brown. He was raised in...

Feb 4, 2021

Beverly Ann Kazmier

Age 83 of Wilmington, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Riverside Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee.

Born March 7, 1937 in Chicago, Beverly was a daughter of Frank and Margaret (Hinks) Schuette. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Washburne Technical High School with the Class...

Feb 2, 2021

Linda Schillaci

Age 67 of Minooka, formerly of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home.

Born November 7, 1953 in Chicago, Linda was a daughter of Nicholas and Lucille Lococo. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and on May 17, 1980 she married Michael Joseph Schillaci at Nativity of Our Lord...

Jan 31, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Banham

Age 97 of Coal City, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris.

Born May 7, 1923 in Delavan, Illinois, Virginia Noreen was a daughter of Neil and Helen (Baker) Neblock. She was raised and educated in McLean County, and most recently resided in Coal City before transitioning to...

Jan 31, 2021

Albert V. Debelak

Age 90 of Coal City, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Morris Hospital.

Born March 22, 1930 in Waukegan, Illinois, Albert Vincent was a son of Stephen and Mary (Sluga) Debelak. He was raised in Waukegan; graduated from Waukegan High School with the Class of 1949, and went on to honorably serve...