Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 16, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 13, 2021

Dale Willis Ball, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2021 due to complications with Covid-19.  Dale was born on February 28, 1934 in Nestoria, MI; the son of Maurice and Norma (Johnson) Ball.  He grew up in the upper peninsula of Michigan and enjoyed the outdoors where he developed his love for fly fishing.  Dale was a graduate...

Jan 11, 2021

Robert “Bob” John Gorz passed on January 11th, 2021 at 64 years of age following an arduous battle with covid-19. Bob was born in Chicago on April 21, 1956. He was the first born son of Ann and the late Casimir Gorz. Bob was also the dear brother of the late Roseann Nowak, Theresa Wolf (the late Steve Wolf),...

Jan 9, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 5, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 4, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

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...