All Obituaries

            Betty (Krantz) Garrett of Peotone, formerly of Harvey, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.             She was born on April 21, 1935 in Harvey, IL.  She graduated from Whittier Grade School and Thornton High School.  Also, she was a graduate of Greenville University, Greenville, IL and Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.  She was a former member...

   Jacob Mark Baumgartner left this world to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019.  He was born on September 25, 1981 to Mark Baumgartner and Doris Baumgartner (Schmidt).  Jacob attended Peotone High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University and Governors State University.  Jake is survived by his parents; his son, Kobe from his first marriage to Jami Cyrier; Beloved wife Jenna; Brothers: Joshua (Samantha) Baumgartner and Adam (Gina)...

            Carl James Cabala, age 92, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.             He was born on December 2, 1926 in Portage, PA, the son of the late Charles and Anna (Gabryl) Cabala.  He was a World War II Navy veteran serving on the USS Brown.  He then participated in yearly reunions with other USS Brown veterans.  He was a...

Delmer E. Mather, age 86, of Peotone, formerly of Green Garden, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Manteno Springs Assisted Living Center in Manteno, IL.  He was born on June 11, 1932 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward and Edna (Braasch) Mather.  He married Lois M. Bettenhausen on April 14, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, IL.  Delmer was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a truck driver.  He was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

Christopher “Bubba” Canby, age 40, of Peotone, formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  He was born on December 6, 1978 in Oak Park, IL.  He is survived by his mother, Ernestine (Phillips) Canby of Peotone; his father, Terry Lee Canby of Peotone; two daughters, Kristin and Crystal Canby; a brother, Jason (Hannah) Canby of Peotone; a sister, Beth (Michael) Clay of Texas; an uncle, Eugene Phillips; an aunt Karen (Richard) Saulish; and his...

      Lucille Eva Cast, age 89, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at home following declining health and battling Alzheimer’s disease.              She was born on July 31, 1929 in Indiana, the daughter of Clem and Bessie (Baker) Dennis.  Lucille was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crafting, playing cards, and camping.  After her late husband, Bill, retired they went on the...

Gary Anthony Metke, age 80, of Beecher, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born on June 21, 1938 in Massillon, OH, the son of the late Anthony and Ruth (Royer) Metke.  He was a United States Air Force veteran and then worked for 30 years as an electronic technician for Metra.  He enjoyed sports cars, antique auto shows, and sailing his boat, the Endurance.  He was a member of the NRA and loved spending time with his family, especially...

Florene Brozowski, age 88, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on January 18, 1931 in Winchester, TN, the daughter of the late Richard and Worley (Tipps) Boswell.  She married Richard Brozowski on April 1, 1947.  He passed away on August 26, 1996.  She was a member of the Peotone United Methodist Church and was a lifelong homemaker who loved gardening, baking, reading, and spending time at the lake...

William Anthony Pruitt, age 65, of Lake Station, IN, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hobart, IN. He was born on July 26, 1953 in Hammond, IN, the son of the late James and Christina (Romano) Pruitt.  He worked for OCS Environmental as an E.P.A. specialist.  He was a sports enthusiast who had a passion for golf, enjoyed bowling, and was a Notre Dame super fan. He is survived by his son, Jarrett Pruitt of Monee; 2...

Mary Watts, 76, lost her battle with cancer on 4/21/2019.    Her life revolved around her children, grand children and great grandson.  She enjoyed baking and crocheting baby hats to donate to hospitals.  In Lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Ozarks, who provided wonderful care in her last days. She is survived by her husband Bill of 57 years. Son, Ken & Lisa Watts and their two daughters, Casey & Chuck Martin and great grandson...