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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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