Obituaries

Oct 22, 2021

Arthur Ray Brandau, “Mick”, 83 years old of Peotone, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanette (Sangmeister) Brandau.  He married Jeanette on October 19, 1968 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort, IL and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Good Shepherd in 2018.  He is...

Oct 15, 2021

Randall “Randy” Allen Ullrich, age 58, passed away from cancer on October 15, 2021.

He was born on April 13th, 1963 and raised in Peotone, Illinois. He graduated from Peotone High School in 1981 and continued his education at Joliet Junior College studying agriculture. He deeply loved his wife, Patricia, whom he married in 1986. He was...

Oct 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” John Normoyle, age 83, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 21, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Patricia (nee Hickey) Normoyle, who preceded him in death.

Bob served 4 years in the US Navy, then started Ridge Plumbing Co. in 1963.  In...

Oct 4, 2021

Doris Jean (Krohn) Kuhn, age 85, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 16, 1936 at home in rural Grant Park, the daughter of Albert and Merna (Hamann) Krohn.  Doris grew up on the family farm in Grant...

Sep 25, 2021

Beverly L. Gribbins, age 77, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point, IN following an extended illness.

She was born on August 20, 1944 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Gardner) Harms.  She married Dennis J. Gribbins on December 26, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in...

Sep 5, 2021

On September 5, 2021, Nancy Sue Johnson, age 75, got her wings and went to walk with the angels.  She is finally at peace.

She was born on May 16, 1946 in Peotone, Illinois. Sue is the daughter of Ervel O. and Catherine R. (Lientz) Pattengale.  She married Robert Lee Johnson on July 18, 1964 at The...

Sep 2, 2021

Christina F. Saldivar-Kessinger, age 37, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on April 4, 1984 in Hazel Crest, IL.  Christina was a United States Air Force Veteran serving as a pediatric nurse.  She worked as a registered nurse at Riverside Medical Center.  She married...

Aug 31, 2021

Robert J. Stevens, age 70, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 26, 1951 in Chicago, the son of the late George and Edna (Wiaitrowski) Stevens.  He married Susan Swanke on March 12, 1977 in Chicago Heights.  Robert was a retired truck driver and was a...

Aug 29, 2021

Marlene K. Heft, age 89, of Monee, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

She was born on June 27, 1932 in Germany, the daughter of George and Rose (Dorchbath) Schumann.  She married Ralph W. Heft Sr. on February 26, 1955 in Germany and then again later in the U.S.A.  Marlene was a...

Aug 29, 2021

Ethan Randall Ullrich, age 26, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.

He was born on May 8th, 1995 in Manhattan, IL at the family’s residence. He graduated from High School in 2013 and continued his education at Joliet Junior College studying auto mechanics. He was employed at Bill’s Lawn...

Aug 22, 2021

Dylan Grant McConkey, born May 13,2003, age 18 was a lifetime resident of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Loving son of Brian and Alexis (Gamundoy) McConkey of Peotone; beloved brother of Caitlin McConkey of Peotone; cherished grandson of Carol McConkey of Peotone and the late James McConkey of Gilman and Jun...

Aug 19, 2021

Roger Lee Anderson, age 65, of Crete, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

He was born on April 17, 1956 in Chicago Heights.  Roger married Linda Gaul on November 28, 1987 in Markham, IL.  He was a truck driver and auto mechanic retiring from Terra Tech in Crete after 27 years.  Roger loved...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Klipp, age 71, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born on March 28, 1950 in Chicago Heights, the son of Robert W. and Isabelle (Hauert) Klipp.  He married Diane Maves on July 31, 1971 at St....

Aug 1, 2021

Helen L. Welch, age 80, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 17, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of Rudolph and Helen (Chrome) Bronesky.  She married Chuck “Bill” W. Welch on November 21, 1959 in Chicago.  Helen was formerly employed at Peotone Animal Hospital and First Midwest...

Jul 23, 2021

Elouise M. Clausing, age 95, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 29, 1926 in Beecher, the daughter of Noel and Malinda (Beutjer) Martin.  She married Homer V. Clausing on March 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO.  He passed away on December 20, 2012.  Elouise was employed...

Jul 23, 2021

Naomi Alberta Bernice Buchmeier, age 99 a longtime resident of Peotone, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Naomi was the daughter of George and Sophia (Schmidtz) Schroeder. She was born August 14, 1921, receiving confirmation at Immanuel Church in Peotone on April 11, 1935, confirmation verse Matthew 28: 20. On November 12, 1937 she...

Jul 22, 2021

Susan Reneé Benoit, age 58, of Milaca, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Susan was born May 10, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois to Lois VanderWeyst and Gerald Benoit. Susan is survived by her mother Lois VanderWeyst (Donald VanderWeyst); her brothers Michael Benoit (Shari) and Douglas Benoit; her nephew Dustin Benoit (Heather Downing), her nieces Michaela Kunkel (Jason)...

Jul 18, 2021

Charles E. Weidinger Jr., age 69, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 23, 1952 in Chicago, the son of Charles Sr. and Harriet (Burbidge) Weidinger.  He married Bridgette Carroll on January 22, 1972 in Country Club Hills.  Charles was a retired mason and was a member...

Jul 17, 2021

Robert E. Wolff, age 75, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

He was born on August 15, 1945 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, the son of Edward J. and Marcella L. (Lohmann) Wolff.  He was a United States Army Veteran.  Bob was retired...

Jul 8, 2021

James L. Creek, age 83, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, IL.

He was born on August 18, 1937 in Chebanse, IL, the son of Roy and Nina Eva (Crowe) Creek.  He married Carolyn Miller on November 27, 1960 in Peotone.  He was retired...