Obituaries

Jul 21, 2019

Edward Shue

"Buddy"

Age 72 of Goreville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.

Born on August 17, 1946 in Chicago to Edward and Margaret (Bross) Shue, Edward served in the National Guard. He was a retired pipefitter for local 597. Edward enjoyed locksmithing and loved playing pool.

Jul 20, 2019

Kathryn Mary Arnstrom

Age 56 of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 20, 2019 at her home.

Born January 11, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois, Kathryn is a daughter of Ray Allen Hargis of Gardner and the late Diane Grace (nee Weeks) Hargis. She was raised in Gardner, where she attended grade school, and...

Jul 13, 2019

Peggy Thorson-Schroder

Age 66 of Morris, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at The Parc of Joliet.

Born September 29, 1952 in Morris, Illinois, Peggy Elaine was a daughter of Vernon Dale and Hazel (Hendrickson) Thorson. She was raised in Morris and graduated from Joliet East High School with the Class of 1970.

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Jul 11, 2019

Sally Ann Squellati

Age 71 of Coal City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home.

Born September 27, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois, Sally was a daughter of Claude and Mildred (McCormick) Saulsburry. She was raised and educated in Coal City, and on July 2, 1966, Sally married Chuck Squellati in the Coal...

Jul 10, 2019

Rita M. Rabideau

Age 93 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born January 5, 1926 in Clifton, Illinois, Rita Marie was a daughter of Louie J. and Florence Elizabeth (Hamende) Frooninckx. She was raised in Clifton, where she graduated high school, and went on to attend Gallagher...

Jul 8, 2019

Dorothy Mae Perry

Age 92, passed away peacefully July 8, 2019, at home on a sunny afternoon surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 7, 1926, Dottie, the youngest daughter of five children, was raised on a farm in Mazon, IL. She excelled in school, winning the state spelling bee and graduating as her high school...

Jul 5, 2019

Joseph Anthony Victor, Jr.

Age 31 of St. Louis, Missouri and formerly of Blue Island, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.

Born April 27, 1988 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Joseph Anthony is the son of Joseph Anthony, Sr. and Terri (nee Delle Chiaie) Maynard. He was raised and educated in Blue Island, and had lived...

Jul 5, 2019

Audrey Marie Baumgart

Age 81 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Salem Village in Joliet.

Born June 26, 1938 in Chicago, Audrey Marie was a daughter of Henry and Ella (Potz) Baumgart. She was raised and educated on the Southside of Chicago and began her career with Illinois Bell, later transitioning with...

Jul 1, 2019

Harold “Tink” Windom

Age 69 of Wilmington, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2019 at his home.

Born September 20, 1949 in Galesburg, Illinois, Harold Leroy was a son of Robert Eugene and Mary Pearl (Wallace) Windom. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, and went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy...

Jul 1, 2019

Brandie A. Barnett-Fisher

Age 43 of Odell, formerly of Mazon and Gardner, IL passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Born July 6, 1975 in Joliet, Illinois, Brandie Arlene is the daughter of Faith (nee-Jackson) Degroat of Imlay City, Michigan and the late Terry A. Barnett, Sr.

Jun 28, 2019

James Henke, Sr.

“Jim”

Age 70 of Wilmington passed away Friday June 28, 2019 at his home.

Born September 26, 1948 in Joliet, James Brian was a son of LeRoy and Annabelle (nee Hutton) Henke. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1966....

Jun 25, 2019

Alicia Moninger

Age 69 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.

Born September 27, 1949 in Harvey, Illinois, Alicia Ellen was a daughter of Stanley and Frances (Krezmenski) Szcelina.  She was raised in Harvey; graduated from Thornton High School, and went on to receive her Associates Degree from...

Jun 24, 2019

Sharlett Michelle Schell

Daughter of Shana Schell and David Yarbrough of Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 24, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Survivors include her parents; maternal grandfather: Daniel Schell of Dwight; paternal grandparents: Angela Yarbrough of Gardner and Joe Onstott of Woodstock; maternal great grandparents: Byron and Renee Schell of Shorewood; maternal great-great...

Jun 23, 2019

Wanda L. Stapleton

Age 89 formerly of Carbon Hill, IL passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Born March 12, 1930 to Cecil and Katie (Thomas) Taylor, Wanda was raised in Pope County, IL, and went on to marry Kesley Stapleton on May 8, 1948 in Stonefort, IL. He preceded her in death on January 4,...

Jun 21, 2019

Dorothy Millard

Age 68 of Diamond, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Alabama, and Mahomet, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Friday June 21, 2019 in Cancun, Mexico.

Born September 16, 1950 In Kalamazoo, Dorothy Jean was a daughter of Wayne Roberts and Geraldine Gilmore. She was raised and educated in Kalamazoo, and graduated from Parchment High School....

Jun 15, 2019

Alastor Lucien Middleton

Infant son of Paul and Christina Middleton of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 15, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Survivors include his parents; brothers and sisters: Savannah, Kaylin, Logan, Sebastian, Pandora, Leviathan and Azazel; maternal grandparents: Clifford and Linda Smith of Colorado Springs, Colorado; paternal grandparents: Paul and Teri Middleton of Coal...

Jun 15, 2019

Theodore W. Crawford

Age 81 of Diamond, formerly of Westmont, Illinois, passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois.

Born July 12, 1937 in Danville, Illinois, Theodore Wendell was a son of Theodore and Helene (Taylor) Crawford. He was raised and educated in Danville, and at the...

Jun 12, 2019

Gloria L. Morris

Age 82 of Custer Park, passed away Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois.

Born July 21, 1936 in Ledford, Illinois, Gloria Lee was a daughter of William and Lucille (McDowell) Poyner. She was raised in Ledford; graduated from Harrisburg High School with the Class of 1954,...

Jun 9, 2019

Cliff Fader

Age 89 of Morris and formerly of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

Born March 21, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, Clifford Morrice was a son of Alvin and Nelle (Umstat) Fader. He was raised on the family farm in Nebraska and...

Jun 8, 2019

Cheryl A. McCullough

“Cookie”

Age 71 of Wilmington and formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, June 08, 2019 at Salem Village in Joliet.

Born June 18, 1947 in Chicago, Cheryl Ann was the daughter of Henry J. and Patricia Ann (Piaskowa) Cherry. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and went on to earn...