Obituaries
Sherrill Lynn Dougherty
Dec 2, 2025
Age 76, of Coal City, Illinois, and formerly of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Morris Hospital.
Born on August 21, 1949, in Ottawa, she was the daughter of Ralph and Betty (Scaggs) Mitchell. Sherill was raised in Ottawa and graduated with the Ottawa High School Class of 1967. She dedicated over 19 years of her career as...
Terrie Maria Gallegos
Nov 30, 2025
Age 47, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, and Braidwood, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Born on February 21, 1978, in Joliet, Illinois, Terrie Maria was the beloved daughter of Terri Moore and Della Gallegos. She was raised in Wilmington and later moved to Braidwood, where she graduated from Reed-Custer High School with the Class of 1996.
Terrie spent many years...
Thomas James Ruddy
Nov 30, 2025
Age 82 of Plainfield, died Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at Alden Estates of Naperville.Born December 30, 1942, in Joliet, Illinois, Thomas was the son of James Joseph and Mary Louise (O’Neill) Ruddy. He was raised in Joliet, attended St. Patrick’s Grade School, and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the Class of 1960. Following high school, Thomas proudly...
Kay F. Francisco
Nov 29, 2025
Kay Francisco, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Coal City, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy of love, nurturing care, and quiet grace. Born on January 12, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Kay was the cherished daughter of Dr. Karl and Gloria (Sitar-Veerman) Sitar, who preceded her in death.
She grew up in Joliet, where she attended...
John J. Sowa
Nov 28, 2025
"Cheese"
Age 52 of Joliet, Illinois, died Friday, November 28, 2025 at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, Indiana.
Born September 20, 1973 in Joliet, John was a son of Sandra and John Sowa, and Ronald Bockstahler. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended Joliet Junior College. John worked as a welder for several years, and later worked for TTX Railroad....
2025 Annual Holiday Memorial Service
Nov 25, 2025
2025 Holiday Service of Remembrance
Each year we set aside a special time to remember those whom we were privileged to serve in the past year. In addition, we were honored to include others whom we didn’t personally serve, but were asked to remember. Our 2025 Annual Holiday Service of Remembrance was held in person on Sunday, November 23, at Baskerville...
Linda Lee Pierce
Nov 24, 2025
Linda Lee Pierce
Age 74 of Carbon Hill, Illinois, died Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home.
Born April 7, 1951 in Decatur, Indiana, Linda was a daughter of Marvin and Margaret Maye (Weaver) Stetler. She was raised in Pleasant Mills, Indiana and graduated from Adams Central High School with the Class of 1969. On October 7, 1972, Linda married David Michael...
Sandra Jean Paquette
Nov 23, 2025
Age 57, formerly of Gardner, Illinois, of Seneca, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Born on July 29, 1968 in Morris, Illinois, Sandra Jean was a daughter of Homer and Doris (Hannon) Paquette. She was the youngest of seven children.
She was raised and educated in Gardner and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the class of 1987....
Stanley Long
Nov 22, 2025
Stanley Long
Age 91 of Wilmington, Illinois died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home.
Born February 24, 1934 in Bennett, Nebraska, Stanley Bruce was a son of Charles and Elsie (Gee) Long. He was raised in Nebraska and graduated from High School in Beaver, Oklahoma. Following High School, Stanley served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 until his...
Dolores Hertenstein
Nov 22, 2025
Heaven gained another angel when Dolores Gagliardo Hertenstein, 100, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family and the endless love she inspired through out her life. Born on September 4, 1925 in Coal City, IL, Dolores was the beloved daughter of Albertina “Bert” LaZier and Joseph “Ginger” Gagliardo.
On November 2, 1947, Dolores...
William D. Burns
Nov 21, 2025
Age 87 of Morris, Illinois died Friday morning, November 21, 2025 at Serenity Estates in Morris, Illinois.
Born January 21, 1938, in Pulaski, Iowa, William Dean was the son of Bernard Marvin and Edith Gertrude (Wilson) Burns. He was raised in Pulaski and graduated from Pulaski High School. On July 8, 1962, Bill married Judith Reeves at the Methodist Church in...
Jack Hynds
Nov 20, 2025
John William Hynds (Jack) died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home in Morris, Illinois. Jack was born November 26, 1939 in Morris to William I. Hynds and Jane (Crook) Hynds. Jack attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Morris Community High School in 1957. He graduatedfrom the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and...
George Rhome Peredetto
Nov 16, 2025
George Rhome Peredetto died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. George was the son of Louis Peredetto and Anna Emanuelson Peredetto. He was born in Morris, Illinois on March 16, 1944. He graduated from Morris Community High School in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Navy for 6 years and served honorably aboard the...
Larry L. Voss
Nov 12, 2025
Age 78, formerly of Berwyn and Oak Park, Illinois, and most recently of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Born on April 9, 1947, in Oak Park, Lawrence Lee was a son of George and Marion (Lubben) Voss. He was raised in Berwyn and graduated high school with the Class of 1965. After...
Roy "Doby" Moninger, III
Nov 8, 2025
Gone too soon - Roy William Moninger, III, "Doby", passed away peacefully on his 57th birthday, Saturday November 8, 2025, at his home in Wilmington, Illinois.
Born on the snowy evening of November 8, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa, Doby is the youngest son of Ruth (Semrau) Chew and the late Roy William Moninger, Jr. In 1973, his mom and dad...
Theresa C. O'Connor
Nov 8, 2025
A devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful sister, cousin and friend, Theresa C. O’Connor lived a life rooted in faith and family. She touched many lives and leaves behind a legacy of kindness.
Theresa lived in Wilmington, Illinois. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025 at the age of 89 at Lightways Hospice...
Carol Newman
Nov 3, 2025
Age 87, of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at The Pointe in Morris.
Born on December 28, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, Carol was a daughter of Belmore and Irene (Schmeckpeper) Jones.
She spent many years as a cherished resident of Elliot Manor in Morris, where she built lasting friendships and touched the lives of many with...
Marlene Rueger
Oct 31, 2025
Age 91, of Channahon, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Plainfield, Illinois.
Born on July 19, 1934, in Aurora, Illinois, Ina Marlene was the beloved daughter of Milton and Bernice (Giles) Robinson. She was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the Class of 1952.
Marlene dedicated over 20 years...
AnnaMarie Read
Oct 29, 2025
Age 62, of Diamond, Illinois, and formerly of Channahon, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born on October 10, 1963, in Joliet, Illinois, AnnaMarie is the beloved daughter of Geraldine “Gerry” (Lamping) Super of Channahon, and the late Lawrence “Larry” Super. She grew up in Channahon and was a graduate of Minooka High School with...
Elizabeth Walsh
Oct 29, 2025
Age 64 of Braidwood, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.
Born November 21, 1960 in England, Elizabeth Rose was a daughter of Edward and Kathleen (Latham) Avinger. She was raised in many different cities and countries, and went on to graduate from Fort Walton Beach High School in Florida. Following high school, Liz...
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