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....
Carole R. Reichert
Nov 23, 2024
Carole R. Reichert, age 104, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation,
She was born on December 20, 1919, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Klein) Ely. Carole was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone. She was an accomplished artist who enjoyed painting, coloring, and...
Michael Edward Tierney
Nov 17, 2024
Michael Edward Tierney, age 90, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the son of Raymond and Catherine (Mason) Tierney.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 64 years, Lucille (Lerner) Tierney; his 6 wonderful children, James (Betty Lou) Tierney, Paul...
Vernon Allen Umgelder Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon Allen Umgelder Jr., born on April 30, 1943, passed away at home in New Lenox, IL, on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He entered Heaven’s gates and was greeted by his beautiful bride of 40 years, Wanda (Batterson) Umgelder.
Vernon will be deeply missed by his daughter, Cheryl (Troy) Downing; his son,...
Marlene Young
Oct 20, 2024
Marlene Young passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 77. Marlene was born in Rochelle, Illinois on February 4, 1947, to the late Ralph F. Pullin, Sr. and Georgianna Pullin.
Marlene is survived by her husband of 54 remarkable years, John O. Young, Jr.; her sons, John David, Stephen Micheal, and James Andrew; grandchildren, Grant Fisher, Claudia...
Richard Charles Ware
Oct 16, 2024
Richard Charles Ware, age 90, formerly of Manteno, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
He was born on October 26, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the son of Richard W. and Edith (Whitver) Ware. He married Nancy (Burmeister) Ware on May 6, 1961. She passed away on July 1, 2018.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Pam...
Carrie F. Nelson
Oct 11, 2024
Carrie F. Nelson, age 57, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home.
She was born on January 20, 1967, in Dekalb, IL. She is survived by her husband, Michael Nelson, her daughters, Jessica Nelson and Micaela Nelson; her mother, Carolyn Elliott; her brother, Corey (Hyun-joo) Elliot; her sister,...
Kevin Phillip Makowan
Oct 6, 2024
Kevin Phillip Makowan, age 35, of Longmont, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
Kevin was born on July 3rd, 1989, to Marcy Brown and Phillip Makowan at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL. Kevin graduated from Peotone High School, Class of 2008. He loved traveling and went onto pursuing a career in concrete...
Jerry Wayne Baker
Sep 5, 2024
Jerry Wayne Baker, 81, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Champaign, Illinois.
Jerry was born on November 3, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Warren and Phyllis Baker, who moved to Peotone in 1947. He was a standout athlete in high school, playing both baseball and basketball. Jerry held the Peotone High School basketball record for scoring the...
Theodore Raymond Sommerfeld
Jul 30, 2024
Theodore Raymond Sommerfeld, age 78, of Peotone, formerly of the Mount Greenwood neighborhood in Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beecher, IL.
He was born on November 13, 1945, in Chicago, IL, the son of Theodore and Catherine (Beahler) Sommerfeld. He worked as a landscaper his entire life. In his...
Jodi Lee Ruggiero
Jul 28, 2024
Jodi Lee Ruggiero, 36, loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend, unexpectedly passed from this life and into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Nelson McCoy, her children Joshua Ruggiero, Kaylee Hazzard-Ruggiero, and Piper, Jeremiah and Nelson McCoy; her mother, Sue Wackerlin, her...
Charles Andrew Bennigen
Jul 22, 2024
It is with unspeakable sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Charles Andrew Bennigen who was born on November 11, 1952, and took his final rest on July 22, 2024, at 71 years old.
Surrounded by his cherished family and loved ones in his final moments, he was a man of immense honor, great nobility, humor, and authenticity...
Donna Rae Froehner
Jul 15, 2024
Donna Rae Froehner, age 76, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her girls.
She was born on November 30, 1947 in Manhattan, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Muriel (Bringelson) Bisping. Donna married Ralph Froehner on November 2, 1974, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. She worked as a hairdresser for...
Terrence P. Urbanek
Jul 10, 2024
Terrence P. Urbanek, age 85, of Peotone passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Beecher Manor in Beecher, Illinois. Terrence was born August 24, 1938, in Gary, IN to the late Leo and Catherine (Murphy) Urbanek. Terrence worked as a Purchasing Agent at Brewer Sewing Supplies in Chicago until his retirement. Terrence was a US Army veteran.
Terrence is survived by...
Duane Lorenz Temme
Jul 1, 2024
Duane Lorenz Temme, 78, of Peotone, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 1, 2024.
He was born on July 3, 1945, in Kankakee, IL, to Lorenz and Ruth (Drecksler) Temme. Duane joined the United States Army in 1967-1971 and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He worked at Mobil Chemical/Pactiv for 32 years in...
Cynthia Louise Young
Jun 30, 2024
Cynthia Louise Young, 53, of Lockport, Illinois, formerly of Peotone, IL, passed away unexpectedly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday June 30th, 2024, after attending a concert of one of her favorite artists with a close friend.
Cindy was born on October 22nd, 1970, to John and Marlene Young in Kankakee, IL. Cindy graduated from Peotone High School before going on to...
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