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,...
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...
Connie Sue Clausing
Jun 30, 2024
Connie Sue Clausing, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home.
She was born on October 19, 1948, in Puxico, MO, the daughter of Virgil and Marie (Myers) Riney. She married Gary Clausing on September 8, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV.
Connie was retired from Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee. She enjoyed boating and canoeing down...
Roger Dean Becker
Jun 25, 2024
Roger Dean Becker, age 65, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1959, in Joliet, IL, the son of Louis and Elda (Jahns) Becker.
Roger was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1976. He worked as a truck driver in Illinois and then relocated to Sparks, NV where he continued his driving...
Joanne Bettenhausen Krapf
Jun 22, 2024
Joanne (Lahti) Bettenhausen Krapf, 95, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee.
She was born on September 3, 1928, the daughter of John and Josephine Lahti. Joanne married William E. Bettenhausen. He preceded her in death in June 1968. Joanne married William C. Krapf on April 16, 1986. He preceded her in death...
Lisa Elizabeth Nietfeldt
Jun 8, 2024
Lisa Elizabeth (Werner) Nietfeldt, age 58, of Peotone, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Beloved wife of Kevin Nietfeldt, loving mother of Jacob Nietfeldt, treasured daughter of Ron and Joyce Werner; cherished sister of Jeff (Jennifer) Werner, Dave Werner, Andy (Suzie) Werner, and John (Jennie) Werner, fond daughter-in-law of Marge Soellner; esteemed sister-in-law of...
Janet E. Wehrmann
Jun 5, 2024
Janet E. Wehrmann, age 65, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home.
She was born on April 26, 1959, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Floyd and Shirley (Bruski) Rowley.
She married David L. Wehrmann on August 16, 1975, in Beecher, IL. Janet formerly worked at various jobs over the...
Carolyn Rose Osborne
May 28, 2024
Carolyn Rose Osborne, age 89, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 10, 1935, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of James Harold and Frances Martha (Sellin) Oliver. She married James H. Osborne on January 5,...
William Otto Heintz
May 21, 2024
William Otto Heintz, age 85, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home on Poplar Grove Farm in Peotone.
He was born on May 9, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William Rudolph Heintz and Sarah (Donanian) Heintz. He was a graduate of Central Bucks High School in...
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