Obituaries

Janice Marie (Meyer) Wilke

Janice Marie (Meyer) Wilke

Jul 4, 2025

Janice Marie Meyer Wilke, formerly of Mokena, passed peacefully into eternal life at her home on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born September 3, 1941, in Peotone, Illinois, to Wesley I. and Vernett A. Buchmeier Meyer and was the second daughter of eight girls growing up on a dairy farm in Peotone. Janice attended first and second grades at...

Ethel Alberta Gearhart

Ethel Alberta Gearhart

Jul 4, 2025

Ethel Alberta Gearhart - 6/11/1927

Ethel Alberta Gearhart, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 4th, 2025

Alberta retired from Manteno State Hospital, where she was a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. She married the late Frank Gearhart on February 22, 1947, and was the loving mother of Steven Gearhart and Coleen Gearhart...

Mark L. Buchmeier

Mark L. Buchmeier

Jul 1, 2025

Mark L. Buchmeier, age 73, of Manteno, IL, formerly of Peotone, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Porter Place Memory Care in Tinley Park, IL

He was born on November 3, 1951, in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Louis and Naomi (Schroeder) Buchmeier. He married Penny Etchison on August 3, 1990, in Crete, IL. Mark retired...

Laura Jean (Stone) Timmons

Laura Jean (Stone) Timmons

Jun 16, 2025



Laura Jean (Stone) Timmons, age 84, formerly of Peotone, IL, Nokomis, FL, and Venice, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet, IL.

She was born on July 28, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late John Ronald and Edna Georgia (Rayburn) Kuster. Laura worked as a nurse and then...

Paul J. Mackowiak

Paul J. Mackowiak

Jun 16, 2025

Paul J. Mackowiak, age 86, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beecher, IL.

He was born on July 1, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Mae (Chess) Mackowiak. He married Marianne (Marcoullier) Mackowiak on August 4, 1962. She preceded him in death on...

Bruce Edward Carstens

Bruce Edward Carstens

Jun 13, 2025

Bruce Carstens of Peotone, Illinois was born on July 24, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois and passed surrounded with family and friends on Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee at the age of 73.

Bruce was the son of Howard (Tuffy) and Mary (Ebsen) Carstens. Bruce is survived by his sister, Debbie (Carstens) Werner (Don Jr.) of Manhattan;...

Herbert R. Panice

Herbert R. Panice

Jun 10, 2025

Herbert R. Panice July 12, 1949 – June 10, 2025

Herbert R. Panice, 75, of Hurley, Wisconsin—formerly of Peotone, Illinois—passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.

Herb, Pop, Dad—he answered to many names, but to all who knew him, he was no ordinary man. He was the man. Born in Chicago to Herbert...

Stanley R. Wright

Stanley R. Wright

Jun 9, 2025

Stanley R. Wright, age 77, of Peotone, formerly of Midlothian, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 28, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of Clayton and Bernice (Inlow) Wright. Stanley was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1965-1969. He retired after working for Mi-Jack Products...

Michael Paul Koomar

Michael Paul Koomar

Jun 5, 2025

Michael Paul Koomar passed away at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee on June 5, 2025, after prolonged illnesses.

A graduate of Peotone High School Class of 1971, he was a fierce opponent when competing on the wrestling team. Mike went on to earn a degree from Western Illinois University, School of Business in 1975. He worked over 35 years in the Lawn...

Julia A. Lawrence

Julia A. Lawrence

May 29, 2025

Julia A. Lawrence, age 85, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 15, 1939, in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Dziak) Froncek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron “Shorty” Lawrence and her beloved dog,...

Dale B. Werner

Dale B. Werner

May 23, 2025

Dale B. Werner, age 69, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 24, 1955, in Kankakee, IL, the son of the late Wilbur and Bernice (DuVoisin) Werner. He married Catherine Wilson on April 2, 1977, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Dale was the retired manager at Andres Grain Elevator. He was an...

Bonnie L. (Eckhoff) Borms

Bonnie L. (Eckhoff) Borms

May 2, 2025

Bonnie L. Borms (nee Eckhoff) of Peotone, IL who was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 71.

She was born on January 10, 1954, in Joliet, IL, to Norman and Ella (Bruder) Eckhoff. Bonnie was a graduate of Manteno High School. She was very involved in 4-H and...

Theresa L. Koehn

Theresa L. Koehn

Apr 28, 2025

Theresa L. Koehn, age 88, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 4, 1936, in Green Garden Township, the daughter of George and Bessie (Whitlow) Burger. She married Warren W. Koehn on February 18, 1955, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. Theresa was a member of...

Mary F. Urbanek

Mary F. Urbanek

Apr 21, 2025

Mary F. Urbanek, age 81, of Peotone, IL, passed away at her home on Monday, April 21, 2025.

She was born on October 9, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Wilson and Frances (Foy) Orsini. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Terrence P. Urbanek on July 10, 2024, and her daughter, Cathy Urbanek,...

Lila M. Jacobs

Lila M. Jacobs

Apr 18, 2025



Lila M. Jacobs, age 100, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025.

She was born on August 21, 1924, in Peotone, the daughter of William and Erma (Behrens) Friedericks. She married Vernon W. Jacobs on September 18, 1943, in Monee, IL. He passed away on October 25, 1999.

Lila loved working on the...

Brent Yockey

Brent Yockey

Apr 9, 2025

Brent Yockey, 31, of Braceville, IL unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Rhiannon, Parents Phil and Kim Yockey, Sister Abby (Russ) Sinish and nieces/nephews Gracie, Harper, Savannah, and Russ Jr. Grandson of Mona and Grant Neidigh and Patricia Ford-Bush. Preceded in death by Grandfathers Roger Yockey and Leonard Ford. Loving nephew and cousin...

Wendy S. Nieland

Wendy S. Nieland

Apr 5, 2025

Wendy S. Nieland, age 67, of Green Garden Township, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

She was born on September 11, 1957, the daughter of Louis and Alyce (Walker) Aigner. She married Randall G. Nieland on May 7, 1977, in Crete, IL. He passed away on May 21, 2017. Wendy enjoyed gardening, working outside, and creating stained glass pieces. She...

Maynard A. Nadler

Maynard A. Nadler

Mar 31, 2025

Maynard A. Nadler, age 92, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 7, 1932, in Peotone, IL, the son of Herman and Nettie (Monk) Nadler. He married Elsie (Bradley) Nadler on June 10, 1955, in Joliet, IL. She passed away on April 7, 1994. Maynard worked as a truck driver his...

Mary Ann Bernadette Pretto

Mary Ann Bernadette Pretto

Mar 22, 2025

Mary Ann Bernadette Pretto – 9/10/43 – 3/22/25

In our hearts, you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Your legacy lives on in the love and values you instilled in us.

Mary Ann Bernadette Pretto (nee Piejko), 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born on September 10, 1943, in Blue Island, Illinois. Mary...

Dorothy Mae Heinrich

Dorothy Mae Heinrich

Mar 17, 2025



Dorothy Mae Heinrich, 94, died on March 17, 2025, with daughter, Joan at her side at Bourbonnais Grove after visits from all her children a few days prior. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1930, in Elk Grove Township to Alfred and Inger (Jorgensen) Cosman. She lived in Illinois most of her childhood and youth, except for six years in...