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Lionel L. Brashares

Lionel L. Brashares

Jun 11, 2023

 

Lionel L. Brashares, age 65, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.

     He was born on November 26, 1957, in Chicago, IL.   Lionel was a United States Navy Veteran.  He married Frances L. Dutton on May 12, 1979, in Markham, IL.  He enjoyed sports and was a passionate official for softball and...

Toni G. (Harms) Younker

Toni G. (Harms) Younker

May 29, 2023

 

     Toni G. (Harms) Younker, age 70, of Manhattan, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home.

     She was born on July 6, 1952, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Allan and Donna (Ryan) Harms.  Toni was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1970.  She worked as a critical care nurse at...

Harry J. Helfrich

Harry J. Helfrich

May 27, 2023

 

     Harry J. Helfrich, age 77, of Henderson, NV; formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, following a sudden illness.  A memorial visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. with a memorial service being held at 4:00 p.m.

     Harry was born on January 28,...

Ruth Jean Fretts

Ruth Jean Fretts

May 18, 2023

 

     Ruth Jean Fretts passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Michigan City, IN at the age of 96 after a life well lived.

     Ruth, formerly of Monee and Steger, was born on July 15, 1926, in Yankton, SD to the late Harry and Ethel Heins.

     She is survived by 4 children; Beverly (David) Reynolds, James...

Tina M. Blogg-Daly

Tina M. Blogg-Daly

May 9, 2023

 

     Tina Marie Blogg-Daly, age 50, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

     She was born on September 17, 1972, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Lawrence “Larry” and Corliss “Corky” (Lingo) Blogg.  She enjoyed gardening and being by the beach.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Mary Lou Bucher

Mary Lou Bucher

May 8, 2023

 

     Mary Lou Bucher, age 81, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Mokena, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee. 

     She was born on January 9, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Catherine (Frank) Braun.  She married Raymond Bucher on June 15, 1963, in Chicago.  He passed away on February...

Nancy K. Brezine

Nancy K. Brezine

May 7, 2023

 

     Nancy K. (nee Viall) Brezine, age 76, of Richton Park, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 7, 2023, with her family by her side.

     Nancy was born on September 15, 1946, in Belle Plaine, IA, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Imogene K. Viall.  She was...

Thomas Goleski

Thomas Goleski

May 5, 2023

 

 

     Thomas Goleski, age 73, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee following a sudden illness.

     He was born on September 2, 1949, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Paul and Mildred (Simmons) Goleski.  Tom married Nadene Vetter on May 7, 1994, in Beecher, IL.  He worked for...

Marjorie L. Hack

Marjorie L. Hack

May 4, 2023

 

      Marjorie L. Hack, age 94, of Rural Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home.

     She was born on August 31, 1928, in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Walter and Gladys (Krohn) Schroeder.  Marjorie graduated from Grant Park High School in Grant Park, IL.  She married Ronald J. Hack on January 16,...

Franklin L. Healy

Franklin L. Healy

Apr 25, 2023

 

 

    Frank L. Healy, 81 of Peotone, Illinois, sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 25th at home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on November 29, 1941, to Walter and Nathalie Healy of Norris City, Illinois.

 

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Farmer.

 

He is survived by his...

Ronnie R. Callaway

Ronnie R. Callaway

Apr 23, 2023

 

     Ronnie R. Callaway, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

     He was born on May 21, 1947, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Al and Patricia (Day) Callaway.  He was a United States Navy Veteran and a 50-year member of the Peotone American Legion Post...

Janet L. Matthews

Janet L. Matthews

Apr 14, 2023

 

     Janet L. Matthews, age 60, of Elwood; formerly of Peotone; passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2023, at her home. 

     She was born on December 12, 1962, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Othiel C. and Madge Marie (Clark) Matthews.  She was born and raised in Harvey, IL.  Janet worked for Peotone Community 207U School District...

Lucille Emma Schroeder

Lucille Emma Schroeder

Apr 11, 2023

 

Lucille Emma Schroeder, age 101, of Mokena, formerly of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

 

  Lucille was born on March 12, 1922, in Green Garden Township, IL, the daughter of Phillip and Lydia (Bauer) Seggebruch.  She married Lloyd C. Schroeder on April 25, 1942, at Immanuel United Church of Christ...

Lillie Buck

Lillie Buck

Apr 3, 2023

 

 

     Lillie (Hendrickson) Buck, age 103, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Ascension Living Heritage Village Lodge in Kankakee, IL. 

     She was born on March 30, 1920, in Manteno, IL; the daughter of Dias and Eva (Hughes) Hendrickson.  She is survived by her daughter, Cinthia Fore; 3 granddaughters, Melissa, Amannda, and Laura; 2 grandsons,...

June Carol Pollak

June Carol Pollak

Mar 25, 2023



On June 16, 1941, in the city of Evergreen Park, June Carol Pollak (Samuel) joined the world. She entered a family led by her wonderful parents, Margaret and Spencer Samuel, and was accompanied by her older brother Earl. June loved her family and friends and was thought to be a ray of sunshine that showed kindness to everyone she...

Thomas Stack

Thomas Stack

Mar 22, 2023

 

Tom Stack, 83, of Frankfort passed away March 2023

Born on Chicago’s southside, son of Edward and Margaret.   Married in 1987 to Sharon (Filipiak).

Tom was a Union 1 Iron Worker for 35+ years working with American Bridge and Midwest Steel he helped shape the Chicago Skyline; John Hancock; State of Illinois, Tishman, 1st National, CNA , and ATT...

Marjorie A. Flint

Marjorie A. Flint

Mar 22, 2023

 

 

          Marjorie A. Flint, age 94, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Miller Healthcare in Kankakee, IL.

     She was born June 15, 1928 at the family farm in Green Garden Township, Monee, IL; in the same house as her father and grandfather; the daughter of William and Martha (Ludwig) Albrecht.  She...

Linda K. Wentler

Linda K. Wentler

Mar 21, 2023

 

     Linda K. Wentler, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

     She was born on September 5, 1949 in Bellevue, OH, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Smetzer) Middleswarth.  She worked as an ultra-sonographer with St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet for over 30 years.

     She is survived...

Stanley Eickmann

Stanley Eickmann

Mar 21, 2023

 

     Stanley Eickmann, age 82, of Beecher, formerly of Monee where he was born and raised, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Franciscan Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL.

     He was born on February 13, 1941, the son of Eldon and Elda (Arnold) Eickmann.

He is survived by his sons; Rick (Ana) Eickmann, James Eickmann, Robert...

Tamra Lynn Becker

Tamra Lynn Becker

Mar 18, 2023

 

     Tamra Lynn Becker, age 62, formerly of Peotone and Gilman, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Park Ridge Healthcare in Park Ridge, IL.

     She was born on  December 18, 1960, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Marvin E. and Aletha E. (Cotter) Becker.  She was a lifetime member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in...

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