Obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

Jack Kutches

Age 89 of Morris, passed away Wednesday, January 02, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Born July 20, 1929 in Streator, Illinois, John Thomas was a son of John and Susan (Bresnay) Kutches. He was raised in Streator and graduated from Streator High School. On September 6, 1950, Jack married Marianne Coughlin in St. Mary’s...

Jan 1, 2019

Audrey Ellen Neely

Age 80 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born March 2, 1938 in Shelbyville, Illinois, Audrey Ellen was a daughter of William Wesley and Eva Gertrude (Eaton) Mansfield. She was raised in the Shelbyville area and went on to marry James E. Neely, who...

Dec 31, 2018

Bonnie LaShure

Age 69 of Wilmington, passed away from cancer at her home on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Born June 20, 1949 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Bonnie was a daughter of Russell and Alice (Doyen) Jessee. She grew up on the family farm southwest of Pocahontas, Iowa and graduated from Pocahontas Community High School with the Class...

Dec 29, 2018

Henry J. Prosser, Jr.

Age 93 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Rock Run Place Assisted Living in Joliet, Illinois.

Born May 3, 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Henry Jennings was a son of Henry, Sr. and Emma (Harris) Prosser. He was raised in Lincoln before relocating to Wilmington, where he graduated with...

Dec 29, 2018

Bill Hollmeyer

Age 92 and a lifelong resident of Gardner, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Harvest View Assisted Living in Herscher.

Born May 6, 1926 in Gardner, Bill Lees was a son of Henry and Alta (Lees) Hollmeyer. He was raised and educated in Gardner and went on to honorably serve in...

Dec 29, 2018

Caroline Tock

Age 44 and a resident of the William H. Fox Developmental Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 29, 2019.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private family interment will be in Florida.

Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd....

Dec 29, 2018

Henry Graczyk, Sr.

"Hank"

Age 80 of Coal City and formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Born February 10, 1938 in Chicago, Henry was a son of Henry and Stephanie (Kina) Graczyk. He was raised and educated in the Back of the Yards...

Dec 29, 2018

Sharleen Ann Smith

Age 85 of Coal City, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the home of her son in Woodstock, Georgia.

Born July 14, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois, Sharleen Ann was a daughter of Thomas and Marie (Knowles) Perona. She was raised in Joliet before moving to Coal City.

On September...

Dec 28, 2018

Gwen Smith

Age 80 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home.

Born September 23, 1938 in Wilmington, Illinois, Gwendolyn was a daughter of Otis M. and Dorothy O. (Brown) Leasure. She was raised in Wilmington, where she attended the public schools. On October 19, 1956, Gwen married James E. Smith, Jr....

Dec 26, 2018

Marjorie Ann Stewart

Age 90 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 26, 2018 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet, Illinois, following a life filled with love and raising 9 children.

Born December 7, 1928 on a farm in rural Brocton, Illinois, Marjorie was the 3rd oldest...

Dec 25, 2018

Alice M. Dinger

Age 94 of Coal City, passed away December 25, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born May 22, 1924 in Felix Township, Grundy County, Alice was a daughter of John Fred and Alice (Williamson) Brunner. She attended Short Grade School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class...

Dec 25, 2018

Frank Roudis

Age 75 of Morris passed away Tuesday December 25, 2018 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Born July 22, 1943 in Morris, Frank was the son of Frank Sr. and Virginia Roudis. He was raised and educated in Morris, and on October 26, 1963 Frank married June Carol Rhodes at Immaculate Conception...

Dec 24, 2018

Robert J. Griffith

"Bob"

Age 96 of Morris passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris.

Born May 20, 1922 in McLeansboro, Illinois, Bob was a son of Hallie and Gladys (nee Thompson) Griffith. He was the oldest of twelve children, and was raised and educated in...

Dec 21, 2018

Arthur P. Donnelly, Sr.

Age 88 of Gardner, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Born November 3, 1930 in Joliet, Illinois Arthur Paul was a son of William P. and Veronica (Lanza) Donnelly. He was raised in Joliet; graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class...

Dec 17, 2018

Delores “Sis” Martis

Age 84 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Born May 14, 1934, Delores Louise was a daughter of Banuchi J. "Red" and Irene (Gerin) Ulivi. She was raised in Coal City and graduated with the Coal City High School Class...

Dec 15, 2018

Robert Porter

Age 90 of Elwood, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 15, 2018 at his residence, with family at his side.

Born March 25, 1928 in Oakwood, Illinois, Bobby Dean was a son of Cecil and Tony (Stump) Porter. He was raised and educated in Jamesburg and went on to be a Navy Veteran...

Dec 14, 2018

Justin Kulish

Age 27 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Friday December 14, 2018 at his home.

Born March 1, 1991 in Joliet, Illinois, Justin Paul is a son of Steve and Laurie (Chelini) Kulish of Wilmington. He was a 2009 graduate of Wilmington High School and attended Joliet Junior College. Justin was one who...

Dec 11, 2018

Marie A. Savage

(nee Greenwood)

Age 84 of Wilmington, formerly Joliet, passed away Tuesday December 11, 2018 at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville.

Born April 18, 1934 in Rochester, New York, Marie Ann was a daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Coleman) Hickey. She was raised and educated in Rochester,...

Dec 8, 2018

Kathleen Ann Garcia

Born on January 4, 1993

At Rest on December 8, 2018

Kathleen was raised in Wilmington by Kimberly and Sonny Khan. She enjoyed cheerleading, volleyball, and softball. Kathleen loved music, making everyone laugh, and having fun with family and friends. She will be most remembered for her big heart, warm...

Dec 6, 2018

Gerald John Heavens

“Jerry”

Age 77 and a lifelong resident of Coal City, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Park Pointe in Morris.

Born October 17, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois, Gerald John was the son of Gerald T. and Leona M. (Henke) Heavens. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from...