Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Leon V. Aylward, Jr., age 73, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on October 25, 1947 in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Leon and Jean (Misenheimer) Aylward. Leon was a graduate of El Paso High School and Illinois State University where he graduated with...

Dec 22, 2020

Adam Lee Lustig, age 40, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

He was born on July 22, 1980 in Chicago Heights, the son of Robert and Denise (Cobb) Lustig.  Adam was a self-employed painter.

He is survived by his father, Robert Lustig of Kankakee; his sister, Amanda Cobb of Peotone; and...

Dec 21, 2020

Carol L. Bisping, age 88, of Spring Lake, MI; formerly of Peotone, IL, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at American House Senior Living Center in Spring Lake, MI.

She was born on March 11, 1932 in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Edwin A. and Edna (Friederichs) Bisping.  Carol was a Peotone High School graduate, class...

Dec 18, 2020

Carol A. Vankat, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her home in Monee, IL.

She was born on October 14, 1936 in Oak Lawn, IL, the daughter of Alvin and Luella (Dueshop) Krueger.  She married Bruce Vankat on September 27, 1958.  He passed away on September 12, 2015.  Carol’s family was the most...

Dec 14, 2020

David K. Nelson, 89, of Peotone, IL (formerly of Glenwood), devoted husband to Shirley for 63 years; cherished father of the late Nancy McGovern (David), Kevin (Ronda), David Jr. (Kelly), and Donald (Anne); proud grandfather of David McGovern Jr., Megan (Jason) Peterson, Rex (Kyli) Nelson, Mitch (Lindsey) Nelson, Britta (Carlos) Portillo, Annika Nelson, Olivia Nelson, Bella Nelson, David Nelson...

Dec 13, 2020

Shirley Rose Morrison, age 80, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on August 25, 1940 in Marshall, AR, the daughter of Charlie Cay and Annis (Horton) Marshall.  She married LeRoy Morrison on October 3, 1959.  He passed away on February 2, 2008.  Shirley worked for...

Dec 3, 2020

Julia A. Rogus, age 79, of Park Forest, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL.

She was born on October 14, 1941 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Peter and Evelyn (Szczech) Rogus.  She was retired after working 45 years for Marshall Field’s Department Store Company. ...

Dec 2, 2020

Marvin D. Rathert, age 67, of Manteno, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

He was born on October 5, 1953 in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Paul and Pauline (Bradley) Rathert.  Marvin was a Peotone Police officer for over 28 years retiring at the rank of Lieutenant.  He also...

Dec 1, 2020

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. with a memorial service being held at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Jack McCormick officiating.  The family hopes that everyone will be able to come together to share the hugs and celebrate his life and the endless stories and memories that...

Nov 26, 2020

Donald K. Hoffman, age 82, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 3, 1938 in Kankakee, IL, the son of Raymond and Faye (Piper) Hoffman.  Donald was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1955.  He then attended Joliet Junior College and then the University of Illinois...

Nov 24, 2020

William Charles Krapf, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Riverside Senior Life Community in Kankakee.

William was born on November 18, 1932, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Flatt) Krapf.  He was a lifelong member of the Green Garden United Methodist Church.  He was a...

Nov 3, 2020

Rosario “Chio” Loring, 54, entered Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born on October 25, 1966 to Genevieve Contreras and Salvador Gallegos.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Loring and her children; Andre, Samantha, Alyssa, and Marissa. She was a loving grandmother to Audrina, Natalie, and Brooklyn.

Services will be private...

Oct 28, 2020

Glenda Diane Clay, age 70, of Manhattan, passed away at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  Brian Eugene Clay, age 73, of Manhattan, passed away at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Diane was born on April 1, 1950 in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of Charlie and Lula (Money) Campbell.  Brian was born on August 18, 1947...

Oct 28, 2020

James S. Janda, age 77, of Manteno; formerly of Peotone and Monee; passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born on December 17, 1942 in Oak Park, IL, the son of George and Meriam (Lutz) Janda.  He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education. ...

Oct 27, 2020

Barbara Joyce Waldvogel, age 76, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Miller Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

She was born on June 18, 1944 in Chicago, the daughter of Hobert and Helen (Hartman) Axsom.  She was a retired registered nurse.  Barbara was a lifelong advocate and lover of animals of all shapes...

Oct 27, 2020

John L. Herman II entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2020 as a result of Pulmonary Blastomycosis. He entered heaven with grace and dignity surrounded by loved ones in Wauwatosa, WI.

John was born August 12, 1987. He graduated Homewood-Flossmoor High School where he had his first experience...

Oct 26, 2020

Carolyn Lee Fowler, age 89, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Riverside Senior Living in Bourbonnais, IL.

She was born on January 29, 1931 in Danville, IL, the daughter of Ed and Mildred (Hight) Schooley. Carolyn enjoyed being with people.  She sold real estate in the south suburbs for many years.  She later...

Oct 25, 2020

Nancy A. Kochel, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home in Crete, IL.

She was born on December 15, 1943 in Medford, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Matilda (Wegerer) Jakel.  She married Steven O. Kochel on July 1, 1961 in Monee, IL.  Nancy was a homemaker.  Her greatest joy was taking...

Oct 24, 2020

Jerome Wicker, age 77, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, IN.

He was born on April 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles H. and Justine (Burchat) Wicker.  He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran serving with the 128th Helicopter Division with the ending rank of Specialist...

Oct 23, 2020

John William Twigg, age 86, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born on November 24, 1933 in DeWitt, IA, the son of Clyde V. and Hazel (Ambenstock) Twigg.  He was a self-employed truck driver and enjoyed riding horses.

He is survived by his wife,...