Obituaries
Marie Rodawold
Jun 13, 2026
Marie Teresa (Borschnack) Rodawold
Age 94, of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was born on January 10, 1932, in a country home near Herscher, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Teresa (McLaughlin) Borschnack of Wilmington, formerly of Cabrey.
Marie attended Wadleigh Grade School through the eighth grade before entering Cabrey High...
Donald Bright
Jun 11, 2026
Donald Bright, 97, of Morris, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Serenity Estates of Morris with his loving family by his side.
Born on June 8, 1929, in Morris, Don was a son of Fred and Marguerite (Moran) Bright. He graduated from Morris High School as a member of the Class of 1947. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United...
Purlean Waddell
Jun 8, 2026
Purlean Waddell
Age 85 of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpectantly Monday, June 8, 2026 in her home.
Born February 28, 1941, in Brownsville, Tennessee, Purlean Waddell was a daughter of Mary Lou Whittiemore-Hicks. She spent most of her childhood and school years in Haywood County, Tennessee.
Later in life, Purlean met the love of her life, Lathan Holland, and together they made their home...
Patricia Ann Tucker
Jun 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Tucker
Age 93 of Diamond, Illinois and formerly of Carbon Hill and Coal City, died peacefully on Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at Alden Estates of Shorewood.
Born on September 3, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois, Patricia Ann was the daughter of William and Ann (Korelc) Perry. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High...
Cindy Brown
Jun 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cindy Brown, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, fiancée, and friend, who departed this life on June 7, 2026, after a sudden illness. Born on July 13, 1969, in Morris, Illinois, Cindy's vibrant presence touched the lives of all who knew her.
Cindy was the cherished daughter of...
Barbara Jean Farrero
Jun 7, 2026
Barbara Jean Farrero
Age 97, of Morris, Illinois, formerly of Coal City, Illinois, died on June 7, 2026, at Serenity Estates in Morris surrounded by family.
Born on September 19, 1928, in Morris, Barbara Jean was the daughter of Lillian Gilbertson. She was raised and educated in both Coal City and Morris and attended Coal City High School. On November 23, 1949,...
Derek "DT" Tjelle
Jun 5, 2026
Derek "DT" Tjelle
Age 56, of Coal City, Illinois passed away on June 5, 2026.
Born on May 7, 1970, in Streator, Illinois, he was raised and educated in Dwight, Illinois and graduated from Dwight High School with the class of 1988.
Derek was smart, funny and the most loyal man you'd ever meet. Derek is survived by his wife Jeni whom he...
Richard W. Strubin
Jun 5, 2026
Richard W. Strubin
Age 58 of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpected on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Born on November 26, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard William Strubin is a son of Richard Michael and Judith Dorothy (Berka) Strubin. He was raised in Wilmington, where he enjoyed playing Little League baseball and attended St. Rose School before graduating from Wilmington High School.
Rich went on...
Carol Anne Day
Jun 5, 2026
Carol (Osmonson) Day
Age 87, of Morris, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at The Gardens in Morris.
Born on November 4, 1938, in Morris, Illinois, Carol Anne was the daughter of Ernest and Florence (Egeland) Osmonson. She was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1956. Carol dedicated more than 50...
Mary Hairald
Jun 4, 2026
Mary Hairald
Age 78, of Dwight and formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois.
Born on February 11, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of Melvin Allen and Josephine Elsie (Swartz) Friddle. She attended local schools and remained deeply connected to the communities she called home throughout her life.
Mary married Robert...
Jill (Proffitt) Anderson
May 31, 2026
Jill (Proffitt) Anderson
Age 66, of Symerton, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Born on June 3, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois, Jill Ann was a daughter of Jimmy Wallace and Marilynn Jane (Cupples) Proffitt. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with...
Brenda Kay Anderson
May 30, 2026
Brenda Kay Anderson
Age 67, of Bonfield, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois passed away on May 30, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.
Born on January 21, 1959, in Kankakee, Illinois, Brenda Kay was the daughter of Charles and Norma (Luehrsen) Siebring. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1977. On...
Laverne “Mick” Peterson
May 28, 2026
Laverne A. "Mick" Peterson
Age 84 of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on the morning of May 28, 2026.
Born on October 27, 1941, Mick grew up in the Grundy County area and graduated from Minooka High School with the Class of 1960. A hardworking man with a passion for the open road, he...
Betty L. Holman
May 26, 2026
Betty L. Holman
Age 94 of Morris, Illinois died peacefully Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.
Born April 18, 1932, in Mendota, Illinois, Betty Louise was the daughter of Anton and Lena (Eiberger) Seppi. She attended LaSalle-Peru Township High School and began working at an early age for the Westclox Clock Company in Peru.
On July 30, 1952, Betty...
Clarissa Louise Lavicka
May 25, 2026
Clarissa Louise Lavicka
Age 82, and formerly of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Goldwater Care Center in Marseilles, Illinois.
Born on February 14, 1944, in Joliet, Illinois, Clarissa Louise was the daughter of Clarence Alfred and Teresa Maria (Balegno) Lavicka. She was raised in the Village of Eileen and attended local schools, graduating from Coal City High...
Wilbur R. Olroyd
May 23, 2026
Wilbur R. Olroyd
Age 87 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 18, 1938, in Gardner, Wilbur was the son of Wilbur and Eileen (Harrop) Olroyd. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1956. Following graduation, he proudly served...
James Carey Cletcher
May 22, 2026
James Carey Cletcher
Age 76 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Downers Grove, Illinois, died Friday, May 22, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois.
Born July 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, James was the son of James and Marjorie (Haase) Cletcher. He was raised in Downers Grove and where he graduated from high school. Jim entered apprenticeship with Pipefitters Local 597,...
Glynnda L. Peckenpaugh
May 16, 2026
Glynnda Lynn Peckenpaugh
Age 80 of Morris, Illinois, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Serenity Estates of Morris, in Morris, Illinois.
Born August 30, 1945, in Ottawa, Illinois, Glynnda Lynn was a daughter of Glynn and Virginia (Ingles) Meier. She was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with the Class of 1963. Shortly thereafter, she married...
James A. Nelson
May 14, 2026
James A. Nelson
"Ozzie"
Age 80, and a lifelong resident of Gardner, Illinois, died Thursday, May 14, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side.
Born January 18, 1946 in Gardner, James Allen was a son of Bernard and Enola (Cumming) Nelson. He graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School, and on July 17, 1971 Jim married Bonnie L. Davis...
Bill Larson
May 12, 2026
Bill Larson
Age 80 of Goose Lake, and formerly of Braceville, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home.
Born June 15, 1945, in Elmhurst, Illinois, William Robert was a son of Verner and Dorothy (Mares) Larson. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Braceville, and later graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1963....
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