Obituaries

Sep 23, 2018

Helen L. Stonewall, age 93, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on December 5, 1924 in Clemons, IA; the daughter of the late Benjamin and Bessie (Clemons) Duffy.  She married the late Ozzie Stonewall on July 11, 1945 in Gilman, Iowa.  He...

Sep 23, 2018

William Peter Mutzbauer Sr., age 75, of Monee, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home.

He was born on April 9, 1943 in Chicago, the son of the late William C. and Jean Mutzbauer.  He was retired from the Belt Railway of Chicago and was an avid gardener.

William is survived by...

Sep 17, 2018

Nancy A. Christer, age 67, of Kankakee, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born on February 1, 1951 in Kankakee, the daughter of the late Walter J. Sr. and June “Babe” (Reitz) Rokus.  She married Richard W. Christer on January 8, 1969 in Kankakee.  She was a plumber and pipefitter, Local...

Sep 12, 2018

Susan June (Campbell) Heintz, age 77, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Riverside Miller Health Care and Rehabilitation in Kankakee.

She was born on March 27, 1941 in East Orange, NJ, the daughter of the late E. Stuart and Janice (Howlett) Campbell.  She was a graduate of Central Bucks High School in Doylestown,...

Sep 10, 2018

Joseph N. Cantafio, age 91, of Monee, IL, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home.

He was born on February 24, 1927 in Chicago, the son of the late Dominico G. and Maria Angela (Graziano) Cantafio.  He married the late Frances Elizabeth Cantafio on September 15, 1950.  Joseph was retired from the Department of...

Sep 6, 2018

Rita Agnes Swanson, 89, of Peotone, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at home.

She was born on December 20, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Ellen Dillon.  She married the late Robert Swanson on September 2, 1950.  She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic...

Sep 2, 2018

Clyde R. Love, age 79, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Riverside Miller Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 311 W. Corning Ave., Peotone, IL where he was a lifelong member.  A memorial...

Aug 27, 2018

Geraldine (Rabe) Pierce, age 94, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home.

She was born on December 17, 1923 in Crescent City, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Nelle (Kissack) Rabe.  She married the late Jack B. Pierce on February 8, 1948 at the Pontiac Methodist Church.  He died on...

Aug 19, 2018

John J. Thatcher, age 90, of Monee, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 from St. Boniface Catholic Church...

Aug 18, 2018

Deborah Lynn Lubert, age 62, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher.

Deborah was born on March 16, 1956 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kurzeja) Matul.  She worked as a project accountant for AECOM in Chicago and was a member of...

Aug 18, 2018

Nina J. Jensen, age 83, of University Park, died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.

She was born on September 3, 1934 in Manhattan, IL, the daughter of the late Raoul and Aurora (Raymond) Benoit.  She married the late Walter J. Jensen on March 15, 1969 in Sarasota, FL.  He...

Aug 5, 2018

Cledith “Big Ed” Long, age 57, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

He is survived by his loving wife, Robin (Newberry) Long of Peotone who he married on April 29, 1989 in Joliet; his son, Cameron Baxter Long; his daughter, Rachel Samantha Long of Peotone; and...

Jul 31, 2018

Neil Norman Ehlers, age 87, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 following a chronic illness.

He was born on October 20, 1930 in Blue Island, IL, the son of the late Miles and Mildred (Stange) Ehlers.  He married Rosemary Schmidt on March 31, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverdale, IL.  Neil...

Jul 23, 2018

Rachel M. (Shelton) Page, age 86, of Manteno, formerly of Midlothian and Peotone, passed away at her home on Monday, July 23, 2018.

She was born on November 25, 1931 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of the late Harvey and Rosa (Mason) Shelton.  She married the late Theodore L. Page on April 6, 1957 in Decatur, IL. ...

Jul 20, 2018

Milburn P. Boyles, age 88, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet.

He was born on November 25, 1929 in Chicago, the son of the late Milburn P. and Valeda (Taylor) Boyles.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sally Fields and Doug Brasel...

Jul 13, 2018

Gerald W. Verble, age 67, of Peotone, formerly of Midlothian, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born on December 3, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of the late Samuel and Rosetta (McCrite) Verble.  He formerly worked for Imperial Crane Services of Bridgeview and farmed as a hobby.  He was...

Jul 10, 2018

Robert H. Klocksieben, age 86, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Vitas Hospice at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Chicago Height, IL.

He was born on October 21, 1931 in Chicago Heights, the son of the late Robert J. and Evelyn (Peterson) Klocksieben.  Robert worked at Argonne National Laboratory for many years.  He...

Jul 5, 2018

Gilbert J. Klier, age 96, of Crystal Falls, MI, formerly of Monee, IL, died Wednesday, July 5, 2018 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI.

He was born April 13, 1922 in Frankfort, IL, the son of the late William and Anna (Schroth) Klier.  Gilbert was a resident of Frankfort, IL until he was...

Jul 1, 2018

Nancy Ann (Burmeister) Ware, age 76, of Manteno, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at River North of Bradley Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on August 14, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Burmeister.  She is survived by her husband, Richard C. Ware of Manteno who she married on May...

Jun 29, 2018

Gary W. Toepper, age 73, of Toluca, IL; formerly of Monee, IL; passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home, suddenly.

He was born on May 27, 1945 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Carl O. and Enga M. (Bohnsack) Toepper.  Gary worked at Mobil Chemical in Frankfort, IL for 34 years.  He...