Obituaries

Jan 26, 2022

Catherine E. Urbanek, age 57, of Olympia Fields, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

She was born on February 25, 1964 in Chicago, the daughter of Terrence and Mary (Orsini) Urbanek.  Cathy was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1982 and then attended and graduated...

Jan 25, 2022

Karen M. Schroth, age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at home in New Lenox.

She was born on September 17, 1969, the daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Todd) Schroth of New Lenox, IL.  She enjoyed raising her son and going to family gatherings.  She also enjoyed helping others as well as...

Jan 24, 2022

Roberta G. Hadac, age 89, of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Victorian Village Continuing Care Senior Community in Homer Glen.

She was born on March 4, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter Paul and Grace (Hogge) Popik.  She married Raymond F. Hadac, Sr. on June 17, 1950 in Chicago.  She was...

Jan 19, 2022

Jan 15, 2022

Roberta “Birdie” Charlene Koehn, age 91, formerly of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home in Fergus Falls, MN.

She was born on March 23, 1930 in Chicago, IL.  She worked on the family farm with her husband, Maynard Louis Koehn, until he passed away in 1986. She was a member of...

Jan 9, 2022

Paul Goleski, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Miller Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

He was born on August 20, 1946 in Bay Shore Long Island, New York; the son of Paul W. and Mildred A. (Simmons) Goleski.  He worked as a pipe fitter installing fire sprinklers in California...

Jan 9, 2022

Sharon A. Dawson, age 75, of Bradley, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 8, 1946 in Joliet, the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Schannen) Werner.  She married Alan Dawson on April 16, 1977 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Peotone.  Sharon grew up...

Jan 6, 2022

Maureen E. Herman, age 75, of Clifton; formerly of Chicago and Tinley Park; passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 16, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Maurice W. and Eva K. (Davis) Lee.  Maureen enjoyed yard work, gardening, and camping.  She especially enjoyed spending summers with her family...

Jan 2, 2022

Edward “Ed” Nicholas Murray, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) US Naval Reserve, 100, of Herscher, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL following a recent decline in health.

Visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, 112 W. Main St., Peotone, IL...

Jan 1, 2022

Frank James Woss, age 85, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 peacefully at his home.

He was born on July 29, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Frank John and Elizabeth (Conlin) Woss.  He married Marion Kainrath on June 2, 1956.  She preceded him in death on July 12, 2012.  Frank was a retired...

Dec 29, 2021

Ferne M. Cann, age 97, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 9, 1924 in Beecher, the daughter of Gustave and Martha (Hoppensteadt) Bernhard. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone.  She was past president of the...

Dec 28, 2021

Carol G. Koelling, age 100, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Arcadia Care Clifton in Clifton, IL.

She was born on November 18, 1921 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Ida (Westenfeldt) Breiter.  She married Harold P. Koelling on December 27, 1947 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Grant Park,...

Dec 23, 2021

William W. Bridges, age 73, of Peotone, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 5, 1948 in Chicago, the son of Woodrow and Marian (McAlister) Bridges.  William was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He was retired from...

Dec 22, 2021

Kathleen Margaret Berg, age 56, of Peotone, passed away on December 22, 2021 at the University of Chicago Hospital.

She was born on December 10, 1965 in Chicago, IL.  She worked as a Certified Medical Assistant in Chicago.

Kathleen is survived by her mother, Patricia (Frankovich) Kirchman of Peotone; her brother, David Berg; and her...

Dec 3, 2021

Phyllis S. Nieland, age 93, of Monee, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 24, 1928, the daughter of Hamden and Emma Warner.  Phyllis was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee.  She worked as the school secretary at Monee Elementary School for several decades. ...

Nov 27, 2021

Dennis Lester Sloan, age 77, of San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Peotone, passed away on November 27, 2021 in Arizona.

He was born on March 17, 1944 in Kankakee, IL, the son of James Lester and Mae Irene (Hartman) Sloan.  He married Carleen (Hulsey) Sloan on April 16, 1966.  Dennis was a United States Army Veteran...

Nov 22, 2021

Donald E. Thurman, Jr., age 66, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.

He was born on November 15, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the son of Donald E., Sr. and Juanita (Engle) Thurman.  Donald was a United States Navy veteran and worked his entire...

Nov 19, 2021

Kathleen M. Thilmany, age 86, of Manteno, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family

She was born on March 5, 1935 in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Bernard “Al” and Catherine (Gaughan) Adley.  She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell before getting married and having children.  Later in her...

Nov 2, 2021

Diane Rose Klipp, age 70, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Goshen, IN.

She was born on May 14, 1951 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Ken and Betty (Fortier) Maves.  She was a Peotone High School graduate, class of 1969.  Diane married Robert J. “Bob” Klipp on July 31, 1971 at St....

Oct 23, 2021

Barbara Jean Hires, age 73, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Loyola University Medical Center.

She was born on March 20, 1948 in Ventura, CA, the daughter of Ralph and Elna (Walden) St. George.  Barbara married Thomas E. Hires on January 7, 1970 in Ventura, CA.  He passed away on January 13, 2019. ...