Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Vernon L Arnold

Age 78 of Williford, Arkansas and formerly of Carbon Hill, Illinois, passed away November 15, 2019 in Batesville, Arkansas.

Born February 10, 1941 in Steele, Missouri to George and Bessie (Rogers) Arnold, and moved to Carbon Hill at the age of 6 months.  Vernon married Donna J Ferrara on March 25, 1961. ...

Nov 14, 2019

Carol Ann Schaal

Age 77 of Oak Lawn and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2019 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Born November 13, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois, Carol Ann was a daughter of Leslie Lawrence and Arlene Ellen “Peggy” (Jackson) Schaal. She was raised in Wilmington; graduated...

Nov 11, 2019

Debra A. Grega

Age 64 of Pontiac and formerly of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Born February 4, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, Debra Ann is the daughter of Hazel (née Miller) Grega and the late Joseph Grega, Sr. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal...

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Theresa Ebben

“Micki”

Age 96 of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Joliet and Wilmington, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Copper Health Oro Valley.

Born April 12, 1923 on the family farm in Florence Township near Symerton, Illinois, Mary Theresa was a daughter of Terrence and Mary Emily (Dixon)...

Nov 9, 2019

David M. Maskel

Age 80 of Morris, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris.

Born July 10, 1939 in Streator, David Michael was a son of Joseph and Anna (nee Mueller) Maskel. He was raised and educated in Morris, and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of...

Nov 7, 2019

Marion E. Erwin

Age 79 of Diamond, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Born September 28, 1940 in Wilmington, Marion Edward was a son of Robert and Jessie (nee Fritchley) Erwin. He was raised and educated in Roberts, Illinois and Thawville, Illinois, and graduated from Roberts-Thawville High School with the...

Nov 7, 2019

Roseann Watson Novy

"Ronie”

Age 81 of Carbon Hill, formerly of Joliet and Braidwood, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019, at her home with family by her side.

Born May 27, 1938 in Cicero, Illinois, Roseann was a daughter of Charles Svoboda and Helen Chaloupka. On September 29, 1956, she married her husband...

Nov 4, 2019

John M. Brannen

Age 79 of Morris, formerly of Bangor, Michigan and Schereville, Indiana, passed away Monday November 4, 2019 at The Parc of Joliet.

Born April 7, 1940 in Owensboro, Kentucky, John McCain Brannen was a son of Jesse and Jessie (nee McCain) Brannen. He graduated high school and went on to join the United States...

Nov 4, 2019

Michael Charles Backhus

Age 35 of Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Born December 8, 1983 in Morris, Michael Charles is a son of Mark Charles Backhus and Catherine Ann Enger.  He was raised and educated in Morris and attended Morris schools. Michael worked many years next to his father in the...

Oct 30, 2019

Charles H. Johnson

Age 87 of Diamond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019 at his home.

Born April 9, 1932 in Joliet, Illinois, Charles Herbert was a son of Walter E. and Doris M. (French) Johnson. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School. Charlie went...

Oct 28, 2019

Linda Strong

(nee Barbour)

Age 71 of Wilmington passed away Monday October 28, 2019 at her home.

Born October 22, 1948 in Joliet, Linda Sue was a daughter of Crum and Thelma (nee Hill) Barbour. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1966....

Oct 24, 2019

Samantha M. Serena

Age 35 of Gardner passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Born February 21, 1984, Samantha Marie is a daughter of Leigh Opyd and Carmen Serena. She was raised and educated in Gardner, and graduated from Gardner-South Wilmington High School with the Class of 2002. Samantha received her Associate's Degree from...

Oct 21, 2019

Bonnie Ruth (nee Davis) Southall of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, just one day shy of her 78th birthday.

Born October 22, 1941, Bonnie was a daughter of Ernest Jess “E.J.” and Alice (Butcher) Davis. She was a lifelong resident of Wilmington where she was educated and...

Oct 20, 2019

Pamela Childress

Age 67 of Morris, formerly Griffith, Indiana, passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 at her home.

Born December 29, 1951 in Chicago, Pamela Lee was a daughter of Robert and Dorothy (nee Hahn) Ogden. She was raised and educated in Griffith, and graduated from Griffith High School. Pamela attended Joliet Junior College where...

Oct 18, 2019

June E. McLuckie

(nee Guardia)

Age 96 of Coal City, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Miller Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

Born June 4, 1923 on the Gaurdia family farm in Braceville, June Elaine was a daughter of Leno “Leo” and Edith (Menietto) Guardia. She attended the Braceville Grade School...

Oct 14, 2019

Charles J. Urban

Age 103 of Wilmington, Illinois and Safety Harbor, Florida, and formerly of Chicago, Homer Twp., Romeoville, and Marshall and Longview, Texas, died October 14, 2019.

Born November 24, 1915 in Auburn, Illinois, Charles James was a son of John Urbanski and Julia Beja Urbanski. He was raised in Auburn, and continued on...

Oct 14, 2019

Kay D. Clover

Age 82 of Gardner passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn.

Born September 1, 1937 on her family farm in Gardner, Kay Darlene was a daughter of Erlan and Meta (nee Sorensen) Louch. She was raised and educated in Gardner, and graduated from Gardner South-Wilmington High...

Oct 14, 2019

Garland “Gene” Dransfeldt

Age 80 of Mazon, died unexpectedly at home on October 14, 2019.

Born March 26, 1939 in Morris, Illinois, Garland Gene was a son of Garland H. and Marie A. (Lawler) Dransfeldt. Gene lived his entire life in the Verona and Mazon area working on the family farm. In addition he worked...

Oct 13, 2019

Justin Michael Hannum

Age 28 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2019.

Born May 20, 1991, Justin Michael is the son of Tracey (née Hannum) and Jack Brownlee and Louis Favero-Lowry. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 2009.

Justin was employed with...

Oct 4, 2019

Donna L. Smid

“Grandma Donna”

Age 78 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born March 19, 1941 in Grant City, Missouri, Donna Lee was a daughter of Lester Earl and Mildred (Weddle) Thomas. She was a member of the Church of God in Wilmington...