Obituaries

James Howard Tesdall

James Howard Tesdall

Apr 25, 2025

James Howard Tesdall, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus, went to join his Savior on April 25, 2025, at home with his loving family at his side. Jim loved his Savior and his family and lived a life of faith for almost 78 years. He was born to Harold and Pearl Tesdall on May 18, 1947 in Aurora, Illinois....

Henry Miner Sr.

Henry Miner Sr.

Apr 24, 2025

"Bill"

Age 78 of Gardner, Illinois formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died Thursday, April 24, 2025 in his home.

Born April 17, 1947 in Joliet, Henry William was raised in Joliet and attended Joliet West High School where he graduated with the Class of 1965. He began his career with Caterpillar in Joliet until he was selected into military service. Bill served honorably...

Beverly Darlene Treadman

Beverly Darlene Treadman

Apr 23, 2025

Age 84 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025.

Born on September 1, 1940, in Browning, Illinois, Beverly was a daughter of Herschel and Mildred (Rittenhouse) Bollinger. She was raised with strong values and a deep appreciation for family and community in the heart of Schuyler County.

On February 1, 1958, Beverly married Lawrence...

Kristine Matkovich Stanton

Kristine Matkovich Stanton

Apr 18, 2025

Age 61of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpectedly Friday, April 18, 2025 at her home.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, on April 7, 1964, Kristine was the beloved daughter of Michael and Judith (Tuohy) Matkovich. Raised in Bridgeview, she graduated from Argo Community High School with the Class of 1982.

Kris built a life rooted in hard work, creativity, and connection. She held a...

Gerald L. McKinney

Gerald L. McKinney

Apr 16, 2025

Age 84 of Morris, Illinois, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025 at his home.

Born on March 21, 1941, in Hamilton County, Illinois, Gerald was the son of Jeff P. and Audrey L. (Richards) McKinney. He was raised in McLeansboro and graduated with the Class of 1960 from McLeansboro Township High School. Following graduation, Gerald answered the call to...

Ruth R. Bunzel

Ruth R. Bunzel

Apr 15, 2025

Age 85 of Coal City, Illinois, died Tuesday afternoon, April 15, 2025 at her home.

Born on June 9, 1939, in Kankakee, Illinois, Ruth was the beloved daughter of John William and Bernadine (Weiske) Rice. She spent her formative years in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she graduated from high school, laying the foundation for a life defined by hard work, devotion,...

Keith Edward Loher

Keith Edward Loher

Apr 12, 2025

Age 44, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on April 12, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois, Keith was the firstborn of Linda Yott and Robert Blaylock's two children. From the time he was four years old, Keith and his sister Heather were raised by his mother and their adoptive father, Bernard Loher.

When he was 10, Keith and his...

Conrad Stanley

Conrad Stanley

Apr 7, 2025

Age 68 of South Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Colorado and Wyoming, died Monday, April 7, 2025 at Ascension St. Mary Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois.

Born May 10, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois, Conrad Ray was the son of Marion and Rachel (Howard) Stanley. He was raised in Wilmington, Illinois and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1974. On September...

Aubrey Wright

Aubrey Wright

Apr 6, 2025

Age 86, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Farmhaven, Mississippi, died Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was born on February 6, 1939, in Farmhaven, Mississippi, and was a son of Johhny and Maggie (Brown) Wright. He was raised and educated in Mississippi and graduated from Cameron Street High School with the class of 1957. Aubrey was a proud member of the United...

Cheri Lynn Kuikman Widlacki

Cheri Lynn Kuikman Widlacki

Apr 4, 2025

Cheri Lynn Kuikman Widlacki

Age 62 of Essex, Illinois and formerly of Crestwood and Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her children on April 4, 2025 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Born December 19, 1962 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Cheri Lynn was the daughter of Kenneth and Jean Kuikman and Betty (Fedderly) Milton. She was raised in Crestwood, Illinois.

Cheri...

Anna Mae Winke

Anna Mae Winke

Apr 1, 2025

Anna Mae Winke of Gardner, Illinois, formerly of Lake Shannon, Reddick, Illinois, and Lockport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Born November 20, 1931 in Logansport, Indiana, to the late William Pumel and Cora (nee Rinehart) Pumel-Albertson. Anna married the love of her life, Edward F. Winke on August 23, 1948, and he passed...

Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Apr 1, 2025

Age 78 of Wilmington, Illinois, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her daughter's home in Joliet, Illinois.

Survivors include her three children: Ellen (Ken) Sims of Joliet, Richard (Kim) Johnson of Wilmington, and Jody (Tonyia) Johnson of Homosassa, Florida; nine grandchildren: Vanessa (James) Cross, Morgan (Bonafacio) Sandoval, Emma Johnson, Riley Johnson, Luke Johnson, Heather (Chris) Mays, Heidi Johnson (fiance:...

Doug Macdonald

Doug Macdonald

Mar 30, 2025

Age 74 of Morris, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home.

Born November 21, 1950 in Morris, Douglas Paul was a son of Robert and Natalie (Eckland) Macdonald. He was raised and educated in Morris, graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of 1968, and attended Eastern Illinois University. On June 9, 1973 Doug married...

Thomas E. Bradley

Thomas E. Bradley

Mar 29, 2025

Age 65, of Wilmington, formerly of Chicago, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois with family by his side.

Born on August 15, 1959, Thomas Edward was a son of Earl and Mary (Kwiatkowski) Bradley. He was raised in Chicago, and graduated from Kelly High School with the class of 1979. Shortly after, he began what...

Bruce E. Egeland

Bruce E. Egeland

Mar 26, 2025

Age 73, of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.

Born on July 18, 1951, in Morris, Bruce Eugene was the son of Roy and Ardelle (Johnson) Egeland. He was raised in Morris and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1969. On June 30, 1973, he married the...

Doris Nicol

Doris Nicol

Mar 25, 2025

Age 96 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Miller Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee, Illinois.

Born July 16, 1928, in Morrisonville, Illinois, Doris Evelyn was the daughter of Alva Clyde and Helen Grace (Sloman) Lamb. She was raised in Morrisonville, where she graduated from Morrisonville High School with the Class of 1946. On June 14, 1947,...

Dennis R. Finch

Dennis R. Finch

Mar 21, 2025

Age 77, a lifelong resident of Verona, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2025.

Born March 1, 1948, in Morris, Illinois, Dennis Russell was the son of Russell and Elsie (Mehock) Finch. He was raised in Verona and graduated from MVK High School with the Class of 1966. With a keen interest in business and accounting, he...

Bonnie L. Connor

Bonnie L. Connor

Mar 21, 2025

(nee Flint)

Age 86 of Morris, Illinois, took the hand of the Lord, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 21,2025.

Bonnie was born to proud parents Francis and Beatrice Flint in Kankakee, Illinois on March 11, 1939. She was raised in Manteno until moving to Morris with her family at the age of 13, and went on to graduate...

Ann E. Burgess

Ann E. Burgess

Mar 21, 2025

Age 87, of Morris, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Born August 4, 1937, in Morris, Ann Elizabeth was the daughter of Willard and Mary (Whalen) Burgess. She was raised in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of 1955. Ann furthered her education at the University...

Delores "Dee" Provance

Delores "Dee" Provance

Mar 20, 2025

Age 95, of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Morris Hospital.

Born on January 27, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, Dee was the daughter of Dominic Joseph “Duke” and Bertha (Facinelli) Rossi. At an early age, her family moved to Coal City, where she attended Catholic grade school before completing her education at Northside School and graduating...