All Obituaries

Beverly Jean Castens-Jones, age 93, formerly of Frankfort, IL,  passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Beecher Manor in Beecher, IL. She was born on August 11, 1926 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Allison) Carlson.  She married Albert Castens on October 13, 1946.  He passed away in 1984.  She married her second husband, Larry Jones on April 16, 1992.  He passed away on June 20, 1996.  She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, playing Bunco, and watching...

            Ruth Gorenz, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Manteno, IL.  Ruth raised her 5 children with her husband, Ed, in Alsip, IL.  Ruth preferred to be called “Ma” by all who knew her and her favorite thing to do was feed everyone in her presence.  Later in life she moved to Michigan with Ed, only to be widowed a short time later when he succumbed to cancer.  Ruth was a...

Linda C. Keith, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home in Peotone.  She was born on August 5, 1954 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Theodore J. and Edna June (McCready) Wateska.  She married John Wayne Keith on November 18, 1972 at Free Methodist Church in Harvey, IL.  Linda worked at McDonalds in Peotone for many years where she enjoyed her co-workers and meeting all the people who patronized the restaurant.  She also took great pride in being a...

Dale Allen Waldvogel, age 53, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Dickson, TN as result of an accident. He was born on August 10, 1966 in Joliet, IL.  Dale worked at the Ford Motor Company Chicago Stamping Plant for the past 29 years and was a beloved and well-respected member of UAW Local 588.  He enjoyed the outdoors and loved his dog, Lobo. Dale is survived by his father, Eugene Waldvogel of Morocco, IN; his mother, Barbara (Axsom) Waldvogel of...

Robert J. Nelson, age 39, of Mokena, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.  He was born on September 23, 1980 in Palos Heights, IL; the son of Guy N. and Susan (Hartman) Nelson Sr.  Robert was a 20-year in good standing member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 1 of Chicago.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his father, Guy N. Nelson, Sr. (fiancé Dee Someson)...

David N. Keane, age 42, of Muncie, IN, formerly of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1977 in Oak Lawn, IL, the son of Sean and Beverly (Wynne) Keane. David graduated from Peotone High School.  He worked as a life long carpenter.  David loved his family, friends, and sports.  He was a huge softball and basketball fan. Survivors include his son, Sean Riley Keane; parents, Sean and Beverly Keane; sister,...

Jacob A. Younker, age 34, of Manhattan, formerly of Peotone, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1986 in Joliet, IL.  He was a 2004 graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School and attended the Peotone Fire Protection District Fire Academy following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Allan Harms and his Uncle Todd Harms.  He was also a licensed Emergency Medical Technician.  Jacob was very witty and had a great sense of...

Alice Louise (Bate) DeBoer, age 99, formerly of Lansing, IL, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL. She was born on April 26, 1921, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Louise (Tong) Bate.  Alice was the valedictorian of the Peotone High School class of 1939 and a 1943 graduate of Wheaton College, subsequently planning and attending many reunions, having recently given the benediction at her 75th reunion.  She then went on to...

              Robert K. Hespen, age 76, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home.              He was born on December 31, 1943 in Chicago, the son of Charles and Helen (Edwards) Hespen.  Robert married Jean M. Siemsen on February 8, 1969 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone.  He was a 38-year educator at Arbor Park Middle...

Marjorie R. Eberle Fieffer, age 79, of Biloxi, MS, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Williamsport, IN, the daughter of William and Florence (Brier) Munson.  Marjorie worked as a nurse at the Peotone Bensenville Home for over 25 years.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed visiting the local library.  She adored her children, her grandchildren, and...