Obituaries

May 23, 2019

Betty (Krantz) Garrett of Peotone, formerly of Harvey, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 21, 1935 in Harvey, IL.  She graduated from Whittier Grade School and Thornton High School.  Also, she was a graduate of Greenville University, Greenville, IL and Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.  She...

May 22, 2019

Jacob Mark Baumgartner left this world to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019.  He was born on September 25, 1981 to Mark Baumgartner and Doris Baumgartner (Schmidt).  Jacob attended Peotone High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University and Governors State University.  Jake is survived by his parents; his son, Kobe from his first...

May 16, 2019

Carl James Cabala, age 92, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born on December 2, 1926 in Portage, PA, the son of the late Charles and Anna (Gabryl) Cabala.  He was a World War II Navy veteran serving on the USS Brown.  He then participated in yearly...

May 8, 2019

Delmer E. Mather, age 86, of Peotone, formerly of Green Garden, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Manteno Springs Assisted Living Center in Manteno, IL.

He was born on June 11, 1932 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward and Edna (Braasch) Mather.  He married Lois M. Bettenhausen on April 14, 1951 at Zion...

May 7, 2019

Christopher “Bubba” Canby, age 40, of Peotone, formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

He was born on December 6, 1978 in Oak Park, IL.  He is survived by his mother, Ernestine (Phillips) Canby of Peotone; his father, Terry Lee Canby of Peotone; two daughters, Kristin and Crystal Canby; a brother, Jason...

May 5, 2019

Gary Anthony Metke, age 80, of Beecher, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

He was born on June 21, 1938 in Massillon, OH, the son of the late Anthony and Ruth (Royer) Metke.  He was a United States Air Force veteran and then worked for 30 years as an electronic technician...

May 5, 2019

Lucille Eva Cast, age 89, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at home following declining health and battling Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on July 31, 1929 in Indiana, the daughter of Clem and Bessie (Baker) Dennis.  Lucille was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crafting, playing cards, and camping.  After her late husband,...

Apr 27, 2019

Florene Brozowski, age 88, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

She was born on January 18, 1931 in Winchester, TN, the daughter of the late Richard and Worley (Tipps) Boswell.  She married Richard Brozowski on April 1, 1947.  He passed away on August 26, 1996.  She was a...

Apr 26, 2019

William Anthony Pruitt, age 65, of Lake Station, IN, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hobart, IN.

He was born on July 26, 1953 in Hammond, IN, the son of the late James and Christina (Romano) Pruitt.  He worked for OCS Environmental as an E.P.A. specialist.  He...

Apr 21, 2019

Mary Watts, 76, lost her battle with cancer on 4/21/2019.

Her life revolved around her children, grand children and great grandson.  She enjoyed baking and crocheting baby hats to donate to hospitals.  In Lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Ozarks, who provided wonderful care in her last days.

She is survived by...

Apr 19, 2019

Catherine Galvin, age 77, of Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

She was born on July 13, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Dennis and Patricia (Campbell) Galvin.  She is survived by two children, James and Denise Galvin; a niece, Patricia Maloney, a nephew, Dennis Peterson; a...

Apr 15, 2019

Craig Blake, age 61, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

He was born on August 5, 1957 in Gadsden, AL, the son of the late Thomas Edison and Alice Faye (Sides) Blake.  He married Laurie Frey on April 5, 1980.  He was a Physical Education teacher at...

Apr 13, 2019

Margot M. Barrios, age 70, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home.

She was born on January 27, 1949 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Douglas and Margot (Schwaan) Firth.  She was a branch manager at Beverly Bank and then worked as a front end manager at Seehausen’s Supermarket in Peotone. ...

Apr 12, 2019

Larry Joseph Chisausky passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2019, accompanied by family and his beloved dog. Records show he was born to WWII Veteran Joseph Chisausky and Anne Paldowic Chisausky in Albuquerque NM on January 23rd, 1947. Larry, however, insists he landed with the aliens at Roswell just 201 miles away that same year.

Larry developed...

Apr 10, 2019

On April 10, 2019, Margaret L Moore (Grady) passed away peacefully in Kankakee, IL. Marge will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She was born on January 24, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois. Marge was one of 16 children born to John Grady & Margaret (Kelly) Grady.  She always smiled when telling Grady stories and often spoke fond...

Apr 10, 2019

Robert Lee Johnson, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born on February 10, 1944 in Chicago, the son of the late Walter and Virginia (Lee) Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Sue (Pattengale) Johnson; a daughter, Tracy (Dan) Cannon; a son,...

Apr 10, 2019

Eleanor M. Paeth, 90 of Peotone, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was cared for by Citadel Care Center and Hospice of Kankakee County.

Eleanor was born January 20, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of the late George and Mary Drexel. She dedicated her adult life to her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Apr 7, 2019

William L. Brockmiller, age 78, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from complications associated with COPD.

He was born on September 21, 1940 in Chicago Heights to Harold and June (Mettlock) Brockmiller.  He was a machinist at Allis Chalmers until they closed and then worked and retired from Rich East High School in...

Mar 29, 2019

Lester Howard Stubblefield, age 75, of Elgin, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at his home following a long illness.

He was born on October 25, 1943 in Chicago, the son of the late Lyle G. and Wanda B. (Skowronski) Stubblefield.  Lester married Ann Murray on April 26, 1969 in Peotone.  He was...

Mar 28, 2019

Norman E. Yunker, age 76, of Chicago Heights, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.

He was born on January 10, 1943 in Blue Island, IL.  He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Chicago Heights American Legion.

Norman is survived by his...