Obituaries

Sep 21, 2022

 

Michele Lynn (Strubhar) Janney, age 59, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

 

She was born on August 24, 1963, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Evelyn “Pat” (Hardy) Strubhar.  She married Garry B. Janney on November 23, 1985 in Wilton Center.  He preceded her in death on January 18, 2020. ...

Sep 16, 2022

 

Maxine Jane Dillner, age 92, of Peotone, formerly of Lansing, IL and Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher, IL.

 

She was born on April 5, 1930, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel Cotner.  She married Robert E. Dillner on August 2, 1947, in...

Sep 11, 2022

 

 

      Irma P. Dralle, age 90, of Peotone, IL and Naples, FL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

     She was born on July 22, 1932, in Manteno, IL, the daughter of Carl and Thelma (Alstott) Payne.  She married David L. Dralle, Sr. on June 11, 1950, in Manteno. ...

Aug 25, 2022

 

       Jonathan Lee Gallaway, age 29, of Rockford, formerly of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022. 

     He was born on July 10, 1993, in Joliet, IL, the beloved son of Sean and Vicky (Bettenhausen) Gallaway.  Jonathan was a graduate of Lincoln Way Central High School, class of 2011.  He was confirmed at Good...

Aug 15, 2022

 

Elaine Voigt Nadler, age 93, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15 at the Riverside Senior Community in Bourbonnais.  She was born March 19, 1929, the daughter of Velna (nee Schlottman) and William Voigt. She spent her youth in Monee, Illinois and met the love of her life, James Nadler, at a dance in Monee.  At the...

Aug 9, 2022

 

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gloria Lynn (Rose) Barrios, age 74, our loving mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched.  She left us while sleeping peacefully on August 9 2022. She was born in Lansing, IL on October 27, 1948 the daughter of Ethel Rose.  She was preceded in death by her loving...

Aug 2, 2022

 

Austin Leyden, 92, returned Home on Tuesday August 2, 2022. He was surrounded by those who loved him, and passed away peacefully at his residence in Palos Hills, IL. 

Austin was born on January 19, 1930 in Liscannor, Co Clare Ireland. He was the First born of 12, to his parents, Ann Devitt Leyden and John Leyden. Austin was...

Jul 9, 2022

Debbie gained her wings and rejoined Jesus and her heavenly family on July 9, 2022 after a long battle with small cell lung cancer. She was 61 years old. Debbie is the mother of 8 wonderful children. However, many people considered Deb to be a mother figure in their life!

It would be wrong to say that Debbie lost her battle...

Jul 4, 2022

John Wayne Keith, Sr., age 71, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 4, 2022.

He was born on August 18, 1950 in Harvey, IL, the son of John R. Keith Jr. and Virginia (Krantz) Keith.  As a little boy, he attended the Free Methodist Church in Harvey where he met Linda C....

Jul 1, 2022

Heath William Doogan, age 51, a 30-year resident of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Heath was born on November 5, 1970 in Joliet, Illinois. Heath was confirmed at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Frankfort. He graduated in 1988 from Lincoln-Way Central High School. He was a proud member of Local 150!...

Jun 14, 2022

Judith K. Busz, age 74, of Peotone, was called home to be with her family in Heaven on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

She was born on February 12, 1948, at home in Peotone, the daughter of Robert E. and Delores K. (Palso) Busz. She was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1966.  She worked in the...

Jun 12, 2022

Alec J. “Mugs” Mulvihill, 28, of Mandeville, LA, formerly of Peotone, entered new life on June 12, 2022.

Born on October 10, 1993, Alec served as a New Orleans Fire Department firefighter as well as serving the Lee Road Fire Department in Covington, LA.  He previously was employed with the St. Tammany Fire District #4 in Mandeville,...

Jun 3, 2022

Harriet J. Thurman, age 67, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on July 8, 1954 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Donald E. Sr. and Juanita (Engle) Thurman.  Harriet worked 26 years for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as a lead investigator and...

May 31, 2022

Linda R. Przybytek, age 85, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

She was born on June 14, 1936 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Richard and Emily (Martin) Reali.  She married John B. Przybytek on July 21, 1956 in Palos Heights, IL.  He passed away...

May 26, 2022

Mary Jane Madoni, age 73, formerly of Atwood, IL, currently of Bourbonnais, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 30, 1949 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Richard and Jane (Goldthorpe) Swartz.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.  She was kind, loving, and always...

May 16, 2022

Timothy M. Gerlich, age 62, a longtime resident of Peotone formerly of Calumet City, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of the late Rita Gerlich (Morrison); cherished father of Nicole (Zach DuFrain) Gerlich; beloved brother of Nancy (Paul) Laitar, Patricia (late Jack) DeBoer and Bob (Diane) Gerlich; dearest brother-in-law...

May 13, 2022

Sandra K. Petreikis, age 78, a longtime resident of Peotone (formerly of Aroma Park), passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 13, 2022. Sandy was the loving wife of Jim Petreikis, Sr for 55 years. She was the beloved mother of Jim (Cathy) Petreikis, Jr., Tony (Laura) Petreikis and Chris (Tara) Petreikis; dearest sister of Walter (Janet) Rokus and the late Nancy (Dick) Christer; cherished grandmother of Brittany (Ryan) Dahlberg, Grant Petreikis, Garrett Petreikis, Kaylee Peteikis, Nathan Petreikis,...

May 9, 2022

Jerry L. Rumsey, age 77, of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.

He was born on December 22, 1944 in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Vernon and L. Ruth (Wilson) Rumsey.  He married Holly Berger on February 10, 1968 at the First Lutheran Church in Blue...

May 8, 2022

Mary Ann Soda Papandrea, 62, of Manteno died Sunday, May 8 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. A native of Peotone, she was the daughter of Peter A. Soda Sr. and Edna T. “Bonnie” Key Soda, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is also preceded in death by brothers Peter A. Soda Jr. and...

May 3, 2022

David L. Busz, age 67, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

He was born on May 12, 1954 in Kankakee, the son of Robert E. and Delores K. (Palso) Busz.  He married Terri Rutnicki on October 28, 1994 in Kankakee.  David enjoyed fishing, meeting friends for coffee,...