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Obituaries
David Carlton Brannon
Aug 11, 2023
David Carlton Brannon, age 74 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of Seymour and Jefferson City, Tennessee peacefully passed away surrounded by his Family and loved ones on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, Illinois.
Born January 10, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, David Carlton is a son of Ralph and Margaret Carlton (Maggio) Brannon....
Betty Wirth
Aug 9, 2023
Betty Lorraine Wirth, age 97, passed away on Aug. 9 in the Lightways Joliet Hospice, with her five surviving children and niece Kathy Lausch providing love and comfort. She was born in Joliet on January 7, 1926 to Willard and Alma (nee Johnson) Carey.She is survived by her five children: Robert (Mary), Mary (Dennis Evans), John, Joseph (Mary) and Carol...
Jim Jessen
Aug 9, 2023
Age 56 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Michigan City, Indiana and Mokena, Illinois died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Born May 8, 1967 in Joliet, Illinois James Robert is a son of Jack R., Sr. and Elizabeth (Gibson) Jessen. He was raised in Mokena and graduated from Lincoln-Way High School with...
Lanny R. Menz
Aug 7, 2023
Age 70 of Wilmington, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Born November 11, 1952 in Advance, Missouri, Lanny Ray is a son of Edward Adam Menz and the late Charlene (McCool) Menz.
Survivors include his father, Edward of Wilmington; two nephews: Duane (Lisa) Menz and Joe Menz; great nephews: Danny (Emma) Menz and...
Kristine Marie Murphy
Aug 7, 2023
“Krissy”
Age 35 of Wilmington, Illinois earned her angel wings on Monday, August 7, 2023 following a valiant battle with scleroderma, which she endured with grace and dignity.
Born October 30, 1987 in Joliet, Illinois Kristine Marie is a daughter of Michael and Kimberly (Evans) Murphy of Wilmington. She attended St. Rose Catholic School; graduated from Bishop McNamara High School...
Marjorie Ann Clark
Aug 6, 2023
Marjorie Ann (Meredith) Clark
Age 85 of Braceville Township, Illinois died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 18, 1938 in Braceville, Illinois, Marjorie was a daughter of Shannon and Vergie (Downs) Meredith. She was raised and educated in the Braceville area, and attended Gardner and Braceville schools. On June 22, 1957, Marjorie...
George R. Tiedeman
Aug 5, 2023
Age 92 of Wilmington, Illinois and formerly of Orland Park, Illinois died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois.
Born August 10, 1930 in Downers Grove, Illinois, George Raymond was a son of Henry, Sr. and Stella Rose (Joswick) Tiedeman. He was raised in Brookfield, Illinois and graduated from Brookfield Riverside High School. George went...
George H. "Howie" Boltz
Aug 5, 2023
Age 64 of Gardner, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home.
Born May 23, 1959 in Hinsdale, Illinois, George Howard was a son of George and Minnie (Jernigan) Boltz. He was raised in Hinsdale and graduated from Downers Grove High School. Howie worked for over 30 years as a welder and metal fabricator for Metaltek in...
Eric Newberry
Aug 2, 2023
Age 55, of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Plainfield, Illinois, died Thursday, August 2, 2023 at Morris Hospital.
Born February 28, 1968, Eric Sean was a son of Karen (Lobdell) and the late Samuel Newberry. He was raised and educated in Plainfield, Illinois, and was employed by the City of Crest Hill as a foreman with the Public Works Department. Eric...
Joyce M. Maciejewski
Jul 30, 2023
Age 73 of Plainfield, Illinois, formerly of the Brighten Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago, died Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Plainfield.
Born March 12, 1950 in Chicago, Joyce Marie was a daughter of Edward and LaVerne (Cloutier) Verdone. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School with the Class of 1967. Joyce...
Mary "Sharon" Beeding
Jul 30, 2023
Mary Frances Beeding
“Sharon”
Age 62 of Gardner, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 19, 1960 in Great Lakes, Illinois, Sharon was a daughter of Cecil Flagle and Carol (Munts) Chaney. She was raised in Lake County, Illinois and later relocated to Wilmington. Sharon...
Billy Crews
Jul 27, 2023
Age 42 of Union Hill, Illinois and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Born September 4, 1980 in Joliet, Illinois, William Ray is a son of Paula (the late Tink) Rodgers-Windom and the late William Ray Crews, Sr. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1998. Billy...
James W. Evans
Jul 27, 2023
Age 88, of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Morris, under the care of Lightways Hospice.
Born December 20, 1934, in Effingham IL, Jim was the son of Louis and Sara (Moody) Evans. On February 22, 1953, Jim married Berniece Flowers and together they made a...
Helen Marie Hoppe
Jul 25, 2023
Age 83 of Wilmington, Illinois died peacefully at her home in the presence of her family on July 25, 2023.
Born February 14, 1940 in Wilmington, Illinois, Helen Marie was a daughter of George William and Helen Frances (Onsen) Phillips. She was raised in Florence Township; attended the country school, and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of...
Jody Florez
Jul 23, 2023
Age 57 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Born March 3, 1966 in Chicago Heights, Jody Marie is a daughter of Jose (the late Barbara) Castaneda of Lecanto, Florida and the late Peggy (Warren) Zych. She was raised in Chicago Heights and worked as a waitress at...
Marie Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Age 90 of Wilmington, Illinois died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home.
Born February 13, 1933 in Coal City, Illinois, Marie Eleanor was the only child of William and Rita (nee Rink) Novy. She was raised in Coal City and Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School. She gained employment with Commonwealth Edison where she would meet her...
William M. Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
"Bill"
Age 73 of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born May 4, 1950 in Sycamore, Illinois, William Marshall was a son of Wayne and Vietta (Long) Johnson. He was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the Class of 1968. Following high school,...
Norma E. Geiss
Jul 18, 2023
Age 88 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 3, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Norma E. was a daughter of Rupert and Marie (nee Eyerkuss) Wendler. She was raised and educated in Mt. Vernon, and then married Merle Dixon Geiss in 1952. Together, Norma and Merle would...
William J. "Bill" Treadman, Jr.
Jul 18, 2023
Age 66 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Proviso Township, Illinois, from complications due to open heart surgery.
Born November 29, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois, William Joseph was the son of William, Sr. and Catherine (nee Schaubel) Treadman. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with...
James P. Winker
Jul 17, 2023
Age 48, of Wilmington, Illinois passed away July 17, 2023 at home due to natural causes. He was born February 10, 1975 to Carol (Bormet) Combes and the late James A. Winker, both of Wilmington.
James grew up in rural Frankfort and moved to Wilmington in 1989. He was a 150 operating engineer, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. James was...
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