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Janice M. Schleicher

Janice M. Schleicher

May 19, 2024

 

      Janice M. Schleicher, age 70, of Bradley, IL, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  

      She was born on September 3, 1953, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Frank and Elwanda (Brown) Swinford.  She married Edward A. Schleicher on February 13, 1982.   Janice was a member...

June Bernadine O'Flynn

June Bernadine O'Flynn

May 1, 2024

June Bernadine O’Flynn, aged 91, passed away on May 1, 2024, in her home. She was a well-loved mother, stepmother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, friend and neighbor who will be missed by all.  June was born on June 15, 1932, in Chicago. IL to parents Marie (Barth) and William Thorsen.  She grew up with brother Dr William Thorsen on near northside...

Linda Sue Ward

Linda Sue Ward

Apr 27, 2024

Linda Sue Ward (Tenbrock), Peotone, IL, (formerly of Riverdale, IL,) passed away on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters at the age of 70. Linda was born on June 9, 1953, to Charles and Dorothy and was the oldest of four children. She was a beloved figure of Peotone having worked in town throughout most of her years...

Joseph Draves

Joseph Draves

Apr 21, 2024

Joseph Draves, age 58, of Peotone, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  

Joe was a hardworking, dedicated family man.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Bonnie, and his son, Luke, who was the pride and joy of his life.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Liborius Catholic Church, 71 W. 35th St., Steger, IL,...

Donald Dean Grove

Donald Dean Grove

Apr 21, 2024

Donald Dean Grove, age 86, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Sunday April 21st, 2024, in Bourbonnais, IL. 

Donald was born July 15th, 1937, in a farmhouse in Mode, IL to parents Durward and Helen Grove. He grew up a farmer with his large family of eight sisters and two brothers. Donald joined the Army in 1955 where he served two...

Philip J Stoner

Philip J Stoner

Apr 15, 2024

      With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Philip “Phil” Stoner.  Born and raised in Peotone, IL, Phil’s heart belonged to the Windy City sports scene, cheering passionately for the Chicago Blackhawks and the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears.  Phil pursued studies in agriculture at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.   While outwardly reserved, those fortunate enough...

Rachel Annette Fox

Rachel Annette Fox

Apr 8, 2024

     Rachel Annette Fox, age 36, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

     She was born on October 4, 1987, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Allan Sr.

and Donna (nee Schwer) Fox.  

     Rachel is survived by her mother, Donna Fox; her sister, Renée Fox Weaver (Kyle); her nephew,...

Dennis W. Broadbent

Dennis W. Broadbent

Apr 4, 2024

Dennis W. Broadbent, age 72, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  He was born on November 27, 1951, in Gary, IN, the son of Joseph and Elsie (nee Story) Broadbent.  

      Dennis is survived by his wife, Ellen (nee Judy) Broadbent of Peotone who he married on June 10, 1984, at Chapel in the Woods...

Marlynn S. Farmer

Marlynn S. Farmer

Apr 2, 2024

Marlynn S. Farmer, age 73 of Herod, IL passed away at home on April 2, 2024.

 

Marlynn and Glen met in the Christmas season of 1968 at the Ben Franklin Dime Store where she worked. She graduated from Bloom High School in 1969 and they got married on May 20, 1970. Marlynn was a Christian and enjoyed watching her brother-in-law’s church...

Timothy S. Evans

Timothy S. Evans

Mar 30, 2024

        Timothy S. Evans, age 60, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home unexpectedly.

       He was born on April 22, 1963, in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Merle and Lorraine (Skingly) Evans.  Tim was a 29-year member of the Mount Prospect Fire Department where he served as a firefighter/paramedic...

Jerry Herbert Haag

Jerry Herbert Haag

Mar 14, 2024

     Jerry Herbert Haag, age 73, sadly left us on Thursday, March 14, 2024. at his home in Peotone.  He was born on September 28, 1950, in Fairbury, IL.  

      He leaves behind 2 daughters, Tammy (Jimmy) Sipe and Shelly Cruz; a step-son, Mike Staton; 6 grandchildren, Nathan, Bryant, Jessica, Angela, Garrett, and Brandon; several great-grandchildren; 4...

Thomas E. Skill

Thomas E. Skill

Mar 13, 2024

      Thomas E. Skill, age 85, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home.

      He was born on July 18, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Marion Skill.  Tom was a graduate of St. Rita High School and then attended Western Illinois University where he also played baseball....

Janice Berg

Janice Berg

Feb 27, 2024

       Janice Berg, 64, of Monee IL passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. 

      Janice was born on September 24, 1959, to Richard and Betty Lou Arnold in Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Lou Arnold and her father-in-law Allen Berg Sr. She is survived by her father, Richard Arnold; her husband...

Phyllis Marie Baker

Phyllis Marie Baker

Feb 25, 2024

     Phyllis Marie Baker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 25, 2024, in Claremont, CA at the age of 105.   She was born on June 16, 1918, in Emmetsburg, IA, to Ivan and Vera Jacobsen.  Phyllis spent her early years in Iowa and then moved to Chicago where she grew up in the city and graduated...

Joshua S. Krouskoupf

Joshua S. Krouskoupf

Feb 16, 2024

 

      Heaven has gained another angel.  Joshua S. Krouskoupf, age 26, of Palatine, IL, formerly of Cary, IL, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.

      He was born on June 21, 1997, in Hoffman Estates, IL, son of Elisabeth Krouskoupf.  “Josh” worked various jobs while trying to do the best and be the best.   He...

Earl Warren Veltman

Earl Warren Veltman

Feb 10, 2024

Earl Warren Veltman, age 75, born April 11, 1948 passed away in Tampa, Florida on February 10, 2024, surrounded by the prayers of his family and holding the hand of his bride. 

 

Faithfully married to Betty Veltman (Been) for nearly 54 years; beloved father of Brett (Kimberly) Veltman, Chad (Lauren) Veltman, and Beth (James) Conaghan; Fond brother to Lauralee (Wayne) Mangun,...

Clara Belle Siefert

Clara Belle Siefert

Feb 8, 2024

     Clara Belle (Koehn) Siefert, age 93, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.  

      She was born on October 2, 1930, in Peotone, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Clara (Rehberg) Koehn.  She married Donald R. Siefert on March 12, 1949, in Peotone.  He passed away on September...

Rodger A. Koehn

Rodger A. Koehn

Feb 4, 2024

      Rodger A. Koehn, age 61, of rural Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  

      He was born on September 21, 1962, in Kankakee, IL, the son of LaVern H. and Elaine A. (Schroeder) Koehn.  Rodger was a Beecher High School graduate, class of 1980, and then attended Joliet Junior College earning an...

Donald Sizemore

Donald Sizemore

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Keith Sizemore age 85 of Park Forest, Illinois passed away January 31st 2024. 

Don was born August 5th 1938 to Isabell Boyer in Chicago, Illinois. He attended high school in Chicago, Illinois and served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1963.

Don worked as an off-set printer for most of his life while doing photography on the side until his...

Lane Mather

Lane Mather

Jan 15, 2024

 

     On Monday January 15th, 2024, Lane Mather, loving husband, proud and loving father, passed away peacefully but after putting up a strong fight.

 

Lane was born April 14th, 1955, to Lois and Delmer Mather. Lane has lived his entire life in Green Garden township. His life devotion was farming. At 5 years old he was driving tractors already (Falling...

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