All Obituaries

Deborah K. Moynahan, age 59, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home.             She was born on August 31, 1960 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of John and Mary (Needham) Vance.  She married Thomas W. Moynahan on August 1, 1987.  Deborah was an active 4-H mom as her children were growing up.  She loved to read and to write, enjoyed playing Bingo, but most of all loved spending time with her...

Terry Neil Marcukaitis Born March 29th, 1942 to Adam and Arlene Marcukaitis Called home, October 19, 2019 Terry is survived by his wonderful wife, Edna of 50 years, his brother Dan and Ruth Marcukaitis of Monee, and his children, Troy and Gail Marcukaitis, of Mississippi, Mike and Sandie Marcukaitis of Peotone, Brad and Diane Marcukaitis of Kankakee, Allison and Tom Glover of Georgia, and Adam and Jenny Marcukaitis of Peotone. Terry was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 9 great...

Victor L. Luehrs, age 62, of Manteno, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.             He was born on June 30, 1957 in Harvey, IL, the son of Ralph W. and Lorraine B. (Steinhauer) Luehrs, Sr. Victor worked as a butcher for Dominick’s Grocery for over 30 years until retiring and was a member of the UFCW Butcher’s Union.  He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and...

    E. Janice Biesterfeld, age 88, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home.             She was born on October 23, 1930 in Marion, IL to Saulie and Marie Webb.  She was employed as a Medical Records Librarian at Manteno Mental Health Center until their closure and then transferred to Shapiro Developmental Health Center from where she retired in 1990 with 30 years of service.  She...

Reinhold Heinrich (December 22,1926 - September 23, 2019)   Reinhold, the Veteran "... a free jump from 250-foot tower. It is just like the buddie seat that they have at River View. It is just as high, too..." excerpt from Rein's post card with paratrooper sent to his mother. He entered into active service November of 1945. He was assigned to the Headquarters Company, 505 parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC as a mortar sergeant where he trained...

Franklin D. Brtva, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.  He currently resided in Sevierville, TN but was formerly of Clermont, FL; Diamond, IL; and Peotone, IL where he was born and raised. He was born on January 30, 1934 in Joliet, IL, the son of Dennis and Viola (Schwiesow) Brtva.  He was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1952.  He was a US Army Korean War Veteran and a member of the Peotone American Legion Post...

     Ann M. Thacker, age 79, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.      She was born on February 29, 1940 in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Otto and Lois (Pulsipher) Schaefer.  She married Bernard E. “Bernie” Thacker on December 6, 1958 in Saybrook, IL.  He passed away on August 7, 2007.  Ann was the Branch Manager and Coordinator for Homewood Federal Bank in...

Roscella A. (Pralle) Albers, 99, of Mount Horeb, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb, WI. She was born January 11, 1920, the daughter of August and Alvina Pralle in Grant Park, IL.  She graduated Peotone High School, class of 1938.  She married Richard H. Albers on October 25, 1941.  He passed away on May 11, 2002.  They shared their faith and love for 61 years.  They were lifelong residents of Peotone until 2010...

Bruce H. Wichtendahl, age 70, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.  He was born on November 11, 1948 on the family farm in Peotone, IL, the son of Walter H. and Lucille (Ruhbeck) Wichtendahl.  Bruce grew up working on the family farm and farming always had a special place in his heart.  He served in the Illinois National Guard from 1968-1974.  He married Christina Bakowski on September 17, 1977...

Martha Ann Burger, age 85, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sept 11, 2019 in Byrdstown, TN.  Martha was born in Shawsville, VA. On August 3, 1934 and was married to and preceded in death by Charles William Burger. They had four children, Charles William Jr. (deceased) and Debra Ann (deceased) survived by Tracey Ann Sulzberger formerly of Peotone, IL and David Alan Burger of Hayesville NC. Martha poured her heart and soul in raising her children and...