Obituaries

Dec 16, 2015

Arnold Andres Landeck, age 90, of Rural Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Faith Place of Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.

He was born on May 17, 1925 in Blue Island, IL, the son of the late Arnold and Lillian (Andres) Landeck. He was a US Navy World War II Veteran....

Dec 4, 2015

Eugene F. Borowski, age 56, of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. He was born in Chicago on September 9, 1959, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Kozlowski) Borowski. He was a truck driver for All Trucking in Hammond, IN. He is survived by two sisters, Maxine Grzeskowiak of Chicago an Diane...

Nov 28, 2015

Zachary Taylor Rogers, Jr., age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. He was born on April 6, 1932 in Winchester, TN, the son of the late Zachary Taylor Sr. and Virgie Lee (Bishop) Rogers. He married his wife, Doris L. (Womack) Rogers on June 25,...

Nov 19, 2015

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Rosemary L. (Briggs) Kochel, age 73, of Manteno, formerly of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. She was born on July 27, 1942 in Rome, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kochel. Cremation rites have been accorded. All services will...

Nov 14, 2015

Brenda (Benoit) Pool, age 52, formerly of Peotone and Manteno, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, IL. She was born on January 18, 1963 in Harvey, IL. She is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Meeks of Willow Hill, IL; her mother and step-father, Margie and Jim Janda of...

Nov 13, 2015

Donald E. Stonchus, age 53, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015.

He was born in Chicago on November 26, 1961, the son of the late Paul and Barbara (Luecht) Stonchus. He was an avid Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Blackhawks fan. He attended the First Presbyterian Church of Peotone.

Donald...

Sep 27, 2015

Robert Michael Maxson Sr., age 60, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at ManorCare of Kankakee. He was born on September 5, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Oliver and Lorraine (Korbel) Maxson.

Robert married the late Julia Maxson and is survived by his son Robert Maxson Jr...

Sep 22, 2015

Mark P. Ammann, age 65, of Homewood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. He was born on February 26, 1950 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Carlyle and Marjorie (Lawhead) Ammann. He was a counselor at Thornton Heights Terrace in Chicago Heights, IL. He is...

Sep 20, 2015

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 for Dennis “Denny” G. Cann of rural Peotone. Mr. Cann died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. The memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Peotone, Rev. Dwight Gorbold officiating....

Sep 10, 2015

Sharon L. Stadt, age 69, of Cherokee Village, AR and Manteno, IL, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her home.

She was born on September 11, 1945 in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of the late David Beaver and Lorraine “Tootie” Stadt. She married Ralph L. Stadt on December 16, 1961...

Sep 3, 2015

Charlene V. Darling, age 83, of Peotone, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at her home.

She was born on September 26, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles and Valeria (Loitz) Younker. She married the late Charles (Chuck) Darling on October 18, 1953 in Peotone. Charlene was a homemaker, caretaker, and a beautician. She...

Aug 28, 2015

Eleanor Andres, 76, of Monee, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Beecher Manor in Beecher, IL.

She was born on January 2, 1939 in Peotone, the daughter of the late John and Hattie (Gast) Thiesfeld. Eleanor married the late Kenneth Andres on July 27, 1957. They had four children together; Taffy, Dale, Beth,...

Aug 24, 2015

Joseph P. Fitzgerald, age 79, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home.

He was born on September 24, 1935 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Sullivan) Fitzgerald. He was a US Air Force Veteran and a retired teacher at Bogan High School in Chicago. Joseph was a member...

Aug 19, 2015

Bernard A. Voight, age 83, of Channahon, formerly of Peotone, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet, IL.

He was born on February 4, 1932 in Joliet, the son of the late Luther and Lydia (Hauck) Voight. He was a US Army Veteran and a retired Operating Engineer for Local 150.

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Aug 12, 2015

Jamie Lee Smith, age 39, of Beecher, formerly of Peotone, tragically passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Franciscan St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1976 in Hinsdale, IL. She was a homemaker and a mother. She enjoyed volunteering at the Peotone American Legion. She is survived by...

Aug 9, 2015

Verna W. Vehrs, 96, of Dexter, MO, formerly of Monee died August 9, 2015 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, MO.

She was born on December 21, 1918 in Monee, the daughter of the late George and Emma (Bauer) Seggebruch. She married the late Edward G. Vehrs on February 17, 1946 in Monee. He...

Jul 20, 2015

Thomas F. Papp, age 72, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 22, 1942 in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Hickman) Papp. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Smith) Papp who he married on...

Jul 18, 2015

Jeanne Ruth (Montpetit) Oliver, age 88, of Peotone, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on March 1, 1927 in Peotone, the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Conrad) Montpetit. She was a former nursery aide at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was a member...

Jul 9, 2015

Oliver L. Lawrence, age 85, of Peotone, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born April 19, 1930 in Wilton Township, the son of the late George and Charlotte (Oliver) Lawrence. He was a member and former trustee of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. He was...

Jul 7, 2015

Clarence H. Cowen, age 85, of Monee, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1930 in Tinley Park, IL, the son of the late Harold L. and Ethel (Willie) Cowen. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee. He was a Korean...