Marla J. Hall
Mar 2, 2025
Marla J. Hall, age 69, of Matteson, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home.
She was born on June 15, 1955, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Betty (Andres) Gallagher. She married Thomas M. Hall on November 4, 1972. He passed away on March 14, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter...
Mary Jane Peterman
Feb 25, 2025
Mary Jane Peterman, age 71, of Monee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home.
She was born on July 12, 1953 in Evergreen Park, IL, the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (O’Malley) Murphy.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bill Peterman; her children, Matthew (Danielle) Peterman, Laura (Donald) Schwer, and Devin...
Myron "Mike" Krapf
Feb 24, 2025
Myron “Mike” W. Krapf, age 85, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born at home in Peotone on April 7, 1939, the son of the late Conrad William and Esther (Fahs) Krapf. Mike was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked as an optician on Michigan Ave. in Chicago...
Joyce Lorraine Bakker
Feb 24, 2025
Joyce Lorraine Bakker age 89 of Peotone, IL passed peacefully on February 24, 2025 surrounded in love by her family.
Joyce was born in Chicago on January 13, 1936 and was raised with two siblings. She met the love of her life, Jerry, and soon started dating after high school. They were married October 12, 1957 and lived in Midlothian for...
Roger L. Tatro
Feb 19, 2025
Roger L. Tatro, 84, of Bourbonnais passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on August 24, 1940, at his grandmother’s house in St. Anne, IL, the son of Winford and Helen (Betz) Tatro. On December 1, 1962, Roger married his amazing wife, Phyllis J. Guritz of Peotone, at St. Luke’s...
Gerald Martin Bakker
Feb 17, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Martin Bakker age 90 of Peotone, IL passed peacefully on February 17, 2025 surrounded in love by his kids in his family home. Gerald was born in Chicago on September 18, 1934 and was raised in Midlothian with six siblings. Gerald met the love of his life, Joyce, and soon started dating after high school. He learned to...
Peter F. White
Feb 8, 2025
Peter F. White November 29, 1960 – February 8, 2025
Peter F. White, age 64, of Manteno, IL, passed away on February 8, 2025, after a long illness. Born on November 29, 1960, in Chicago, IL, he was the beloved son of Evelyn and Francis White, who preceded him in death.
Peter was a devoted husband to his beautiful wife, Cari (Knutson)...
Romaine T. Gregg
Feb 5, 2025
Romaine Thomas Gregg, age 90, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1934, in Chicago, IL.
Romaine was an Airforce staff sergeant, having enlisted during the Korean war. He proudly spoke about his military service as a B29 super fortress tail gunner. He was part of the 307th Bomb Wing/Group (1950-1953) and...
Bruce W. Samborski
Jan 28, 2025
Bruce W. Samborski, age 64, of Monee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home.
He was born on May 25, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Henry J. and Adeline (Trybula) Samborski.
Bruce was retired from UPS after over 40 years working as a driver. He was an avid action photographer for local sporting...
William "Bill" Osborne
Jan 11, 2025
William “Bill” Osborne, age 67, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
He was born on July 6, 1957, in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of James “Jim” and Carolyn (Oliver) Osborne. Bill wore many hats as a devoted husband, father, papa, son, brother, the loved and famous Uncle Billy, friend, plastic bottle Bill, and Augie. He was...
Earnest "Ernie" Vernati
Jan 7, 2025
Earnest “Ernie” Vernati, age 74, a long-time resident of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1950, in West Virginia.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Vernati; his daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Ronald Winkle; his step-daughter and step son-in-law Lisa and Bill Lewis; several grandchildren; and his sisters, Nora, Sheila, Karen,...
Irene Manning
Jan 4, 2025
Irene Manning, age 86, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Citadel of Bourbonnais. She was born on May 11, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Tom and Lionel (Tasca) Minervino. Irene was a graduate of Fengar High School in Chicago. She married Raymond W. Manning on May 3, 1958, at St. Anthony in...
Patricia Ann Kirchman
Dec 25, 2024
Patricia Ann Kirchman, age 82, of Beecher, IL, passed away on December 25, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1942 to the late Peter and Wanda Frankovich.
Patricia possessed a deep and abiding love for the nursing profession. She spent her career tirelessly caring for patients, always with a gentle touch and a compassionate heart. Her...
Elizabeth "Betty" Knickrehm
Dec 24, 2024
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Knickrehm, age 93, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1931, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Besowshek) Rittmanic. She married Dale Robert Joseph Knickrehm on February 3, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, IL. He passed away on...
Jill Ann Holzaepfel
Dec 23, 2024
Jill Ann Holzaepfel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, sister, and friend. Jill was called home to our Lord and Savior on December 23rd, 2024, at age 66. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Linda Przybytek, and parents-in-law, Hugo and Ruth Holzaepfel.
Jill was born on October 23rd, 1958, in Blue Island, Illinois. Jill...
Richard "Dick" L. Benson
Dec 12, 2024
It is with sadness and great joy that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Benson of Peotone Illinois from his earthly life into his eternal home with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Richard was preceded in death by his late wife, Barbara Jean Benson (nee Burckhart) last year. His accomplishments were many, but the following article published in...
Paul D. Madoni
Dec 10, 2024
Paul D. Madoni, age 79, of Bourbonnais, IL, formerly of Atwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
He was born on December 25, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Celeste and Hazel (Eaton) Madoni. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane (Swartz) Madoni on May 26, 2022.
Paul was a plumber by trade, working...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Patton
Dec 6, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Edward Patton passed away on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born on November 12, 1942 in Parsons, KS. The son of Bernice “Bev” (Krapf) and Marvin Peplow, Charles spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Mary and Charles Krapf, so he could be close to the family farm.
Charles was a man of...
Eugenia "Jeannie" Felicia Scheiman
Dec 2, 2024
Eugenia “Jeannie” Felicia Scheiman (nee Tompkins), of Peotone, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 78.
She was born on October 23, 1946, in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Hiram and Genevieve (Zentara) Tompkins. Jeannie’s passion was hair, and she was a hairdresser for 40+ years. She owned and...
Bob "Rudy" Welsh
Dec 2, 2024
Bob “Rudy” Welsh, age 84, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home in Peotone, IL.
He was born on October 16, 1940, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late George and Ruth (Lawrence) Welsh. He married Nancy Johnson on September 16, 1960, at the Peotone United Methodist Church. Bob was the owner of Johnson’s Greenhouses in Peotone....
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