Obituaries

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,...

Oct 20, 2020

Samantha E. Bullock, age 29, passed away suddenly as the result of an auto accident on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

She was born on September 7, 1991 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL.  She was a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais High School and then attended Kankakee Community College.  Sam was in school for radiology and doing...

Oct 14, 2020

Marjorie C. Brockmann, age 92, of Fulton, IL, formerly of Green Garden Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.

She was born on July 27, 1928 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Edward and Pauline (Janowski) Snyder.  She married Norbert E. Brockmann on February 19, 1950.  He passed...

Oct 10, 2020

Adeline D. Scott, age 94, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher, IL.

She was born on March 2, 1926 in Peotone, the daughter of Evan and Susan (Mueller) Lewis.  She was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Peotone. Adeline loved to paint...

Oct 8, 2020

Helen Metke, age 57, of Manteno, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL.

She was born on March 25, 1963 in Harvey, IL.  She worked as an in home caregiver with Visiting Angels.  She was an active member of Sauk Trail Baptist Temple of Richton Park, IL where...

Oct 7, 2020

H. Daniel Tompkins, loving husband, father, grand- father, brother and life-long Peotone resident, passed away at his home on October 7th. He was born September 15, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Genevieve(Zentara), and his sisters Eileen Cummins and Linnie Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (DeGroot), sisters Alberta Overocker and...

Oct 3, 2020

Paul A. Soda, age 57, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home in Peotone.

He was born on August 13, 1963 in Blue Island, IL, the son of Peter A. Sr. and Edna T. (Key) Soda.  Paul was a Peotone High School graduate and worked as a crane operator.

He is survived...

Sep 10, 2020

Earlene H. Breazeale, age 85, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home.

She was born on October 30, 1934 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Earl and Marion (Homer) Haslet.  She married Burton Breazeale Sr. on December 31, 1957 in Joliet, IL.  She was a homemaker.  Earlene loved her...

Sep 3, 2020

Dorothy H. Kelly, age 78, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born on February 18, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Joe and Phyllis (Nesci) Manes.  Dorothy grew up in Glenwood, IL and graduated from Bloom High School.  She married Gordon D. Kelly on November 3,...

Aug 27, 2020

Kathryn L. Clemens, age 86, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on March 4, 1934 in Paulding, OH, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Boroff) Rhoad.  She married Gordon Clemens on January 26, 1952 in Latty, OH.  He preceded her in death on November 21,...

Aug 25, 2020

Gary Nelson Bogart, age 84, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Bradenton, FL.

He was born on December 9, 1935 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Nolan and Dorothy Bogart.  He married Anita Gribbins on June 28, 1972.  In his early years he worked for a construction company, worked...