All Obituaries

            Marvin D. Rathert, age 67, of Manteno, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.              He was born on October 5, 1953 in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Paul and Pauline (Bradley) Rathert.  Marvin was a Peotone Police officer for over 28 years retiring at the rank of Lieutenant.  He also served the community as a volunteer fireman and...

William “Dub” C. Austell Jr, 79, of Peotone, IL died peacefully on December 1, 2020. He was born in Fransisco, Alabama on June 4, 1941 to Ruby and “Jack” Austell.   Dub is survived by his children Bob (Bonnie) Austell, Bill (Cindy) Austell and Jacque (Eric) Bottoms, grandchildren Alicia, Becky, Zack, Michele, Michael, Mark, Matthew, Mackenzie, Max, Molly, Sean and Tess and 15 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father Jack Austell,...

            Donald K. Hoffman, age 82, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home.             He was born on January 3, 1938 in Kankakee, IL, the son of Raymond and Faye (Piper) Hoffman.  Donald was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1955.  He then attended Joliet Junior College and then the University of Illinois where he graduated in 1959.  He married Kathryn...

William Charles Krapf, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Riverside Senior Life Community in Kankakee.             William was born on November 18, 1932, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Flatt) Krapf.  He was a lifelong member of the Green Garden United Methodist Church.  He was a Peotone High School graduate, class of 1950, and a veteran of the United States...

          Rosario “Chio” Loring, 54, entered Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born on October 25, 1966 to Genevieve Contreras and Salvador Gallegos.            She is survived by her husband, Joseph Loring and her children; Andre, Samantha, Alyssa, and Marissa. She was a loving grandmother to Audrina, Natalie, and Brooklyn.         ...

James S. Janda, age 77, of Manteno; formerly of Peotone and Monee; passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.             He was born on December 17, 1942 in Oak Park, IL, the son of George and Meriam (Lutz) Janda.  He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education.  Following graduation, he worked as a teacher and then as a school...

            Barbara Joyce Waldvogel, age 76, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Miller Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.             She was born on June 18, 1944 in Chicago, the daughter of Hobert and Helen (Hartman) Axsom.  She was a retired registered nurse.  Barbara was a lifelong advocate and lover of animals of all shapes and sizes; particularly her dogs,...

John L. Herman II entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2020 as a result of Pulmonary Blastomycosis. He entered heaven with grace and dignity surrounded by loved ones in Wauwatosa, WI. John was born August 12, 1987. He graduated Homewood-Flossmoor High School where he had his first experience and started his lifelong interest in fencing. He attended Kankakee Community College and attended Hocking College. While attending Kankakee Community...

            Carolyn Lee Fowler, age 89, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Riverside Senior Living in Bourbonnais, IL.             She was born on January 29, 1931 in Danville, IL, the daughter of Ed and Mildred (Hight) Schooley. Carolyn enjoyed being with people.  She sold real estate in the south suburbs for many years.  She later became interested in antiques and owned and...

                Nancy A. Kochel, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home in Crete, IL.              She was born on December 15, 1943 in Medford, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Matilda (Wegerer) Jakel.  She married Steven O. Kochel on July 1, 1961 in Monee, IL.  Nancy was a homemaker.  Her greatest joy was taking care of her children and all other...