Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

John Francis "Jack" Clavey

Age 73 of Melbourne, Arkansas departed this life on August 6, 2017 at his home.

Born November 29, 1943 in Morris, Illinois, John Francis was a son of Robert William Clavey and Betty Jean (Simpson) Clavey. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and served during the Vietnam Era,...

Aug 6, 2017

George R. Kirn

Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away Sunday evening, August 6, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born March 26, 1930 in Chicago, George was a son of George and Antoinette (Grabenhofer) Kirn. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from Tilden Tech. George was a member of UA Local 130...

Aug 4, 2017

Gary A. Jagus

Age 65 of Morris, passed away Friday evening, August 4, 2017 at his home.

Born August 14, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee, Gary Alan was a son of Stanley and Della Irene (Jennings) Jaguszczak. He was raised in Joliet and graduated from Joliet East with the Class of 1969. On March 5, 1977,...

Aug 3, 2017

Mary Ann Cain

Age 81 of Gardner, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 3, 1935 in Streator, Illinois, Mary Ann was a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Lakatos) Wargo. On May 5, 1956 she married Billy Keith Cain in Streator, and he preceded her on...

Aug 3, 2017

Lynda Jane Leasure

Age 65 of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

Lynda was born on August 23, 1951 in Gadsden, Tennessee and grew up in Ridgley Tennessee. She moved to Coal City, Illinois in 1970 where she met Kenny Leasure, whom she married on October 29, 1971. Lynda was...

Aug 3, 2017

Julie Ann Calhoun

Age 46 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 3, 2017 at her home.

Born July 20, 1971 in Lebdon, Indiana, Julie Ann is the daughter of Linda Latimer of Wilmington and Samuel, Sr. (Beverly) Wallace of Greenup, Illinois. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High...

Aug 3, 2017

Delbert C. Holcomb

Age 56 of Pontiac, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home.

Delbert Clinton is a son of Catherine “Katie” (Chaney) Holcomb of Marseilles and the late Delbert “Rocky” Holcomb.

Delbert will be remembered for his love of all sports; the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Cardinals, along with...

Jul 28, 2017

Faye Nelson

Age 84 of Morris, passed away Friday morning, July 28, 2017 at Regency Care in Morris.

Born January 23, 1933 in Morris, Illinois, Margaret Faye was a daughter of Frank and Ann (nee Ryan) Busaytis. She was raised and educated in Mazon, and on August 2, 1952 Faye married Sherwood A. Nelson in...

Jul 24, 2017

Janet Lynn Schroeder

Age 50 of Wilmington and formerly of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home.

Born June 6, 1967 in Joliet, Janet is a daughter of Elaine (Segatto) Studer and the late Raymond G. Studer. She was a graduate of Lockport Township High School with the Class of...

Jul 21, 2017

William S. Wharrie

"Bill"

Age 71 of Coal City, passed away Friday morning, July 21, 2017 at his home.

Born August 16, 1945 in Joliet, William Samuel was a son of Robert W. and Grace (Bellm) Wharrie. He was raised and educated in Coal City and attended Joliet Junior College. Bill went on...

Jul 21, 2017

John S. Klein

Age 76 of Braceville, formerly of Blue Island, passed away Friday morning, July 21, 2017 at home.

Born January 31, 1941, John S. was a son of Bob and Anna Klein. He was raised and educated in Blue Island, and after High School went on to honorably serve in the United States...

Jul 14, 2017

Dorothy E. Rhodes

"Dotty"

Age 93 of Morris, passed away Friday afternoon, July 14, 2017 at Morris Hospital.

Born July 7, 1924 in Framingham, Massachusetts, Dorothy Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Bernard and Agnes (nee McMullan) Weeks. She was raised and educated in Whitman, Massachusetts where she met Harry Raymond Rhodes,...

Jul 13, 2017

Susan Hadaway

Age 57 of Braidwood, formerly of Joliet and Chicago, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2017 at Morris Hospital.

Born January 1, 1960 in Joliet, Susan Clare was a daughter of Dr. Edward and Jean (nee Magill) Mooney. She attended St. Edwards Episcopal Church growing up and was educated in Joliet where she...

Jul 10, 2017

Barbara J. Conway

Age 84 of Coal City and formerly of Neosho, Missouri, passed away Monday evening July 10, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris.

Born August 9, 1932 in Neosho, Missouri, Barbara J. was a daughter of Emmet and Molly (nee Hemphill) Erwin. She was raised and educated in Neosho...

Jul 7, 2017

Thomas Allen Lenertz

Age 58 of Downy, California and formerly of Inglewood, California and West Chicago, Illinois, passed away Friday Morning, July 7, 2017 at the home of his mother in Diamond, Illinois.

Born August 1, 1958 in St. Charles, Illinois, Thomas is the son of Sharon (nee) Wise and the late Eugene Lenertz. He...

Jul 6, 2017

Deanna Casteel

Age 78 of Wilmington passed away Thursday July 6, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Bourbonnais.

Born July 19, 1938 in Joliet, Deanna Rae was a daughter of John Raymond and Madeline Rebecca (nee Hertline) Forsythe. She was raised and educated in Wilmington, and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the...

Jul 5, 2017

Joan E. Reano

Age 86 of Coal City, formerly Mazon, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born April 2, 1931 in Joliet, Joan Evon was a daughter of Leonard “Bill” and Sadie (nee Bell) Weston. She was raised in Mazon, where from an early age she helped her...

Jul 3, 2017

Bruce G. Park

Age 79 of Chattanooga, Tennessee and formerly of Orland Park, Tinley Park and Wilmington, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, July 3, 2017 at his home.

Born July 28, 1937 in Chicago, IL, Bruce Gilbert was a son of the late Andrew R. Park, Jr. and Lena C. Park (nee Conroy). He was...

Jun 28, 2017

Ethel "Punkin" Kavanaugh

Age 70 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

Born September 14, 1946 in Danville, Illinois, Ethel May was a daughter of the late James J. and Dorothy J. (Hansbrough) Ritter. She was a lifetime member of New Lenox Sportsman's Club (Meneoka), and took pleasure in camping, fishing and mushroom hunting....

Jun 27, 2017

Phyllis Phillips

Age 84 of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Born March 7, 1933 in Gardner, Phyllis Jean was a daughter of the late George and Anastasia "Dolly" (Brusningham) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Gardner and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School...