All Obituaries

  Gerald W. Verble, age 67, of Peotone, formerly of Midlothian, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.  He was born on December 3, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of the late Samuel and Rosetta (McCrite) Verble.  He formerly worked for Imperial Crane Services of Bridgeview and farmed as a hobby.  He was a United States Army Veteran. Gerald is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathy (Kuchta) Verble of Peotone; a son, Christopher (Brenda) Verble of...

Robert H. Klocksieben, age 86, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Vitas Hospice at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Chicago Height, IL.             He was born on October 21, 1931 in Chicago Heights, the son of the late Robert J. and Evelyn (Peterson) Klocksieben.  Robert worked at Argonne National Laboratory for many years.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was an active member of the Steger...

Gilbert J. Klier, age 96, of Crystal Falls, MI, formerly of Monee, IL, died Wednesday, July 5, 2018 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. He was born April 13, 1922 in Frankfort, IL, the son of the late William and Anna (Schroth) Klier.  Gilbert was a resident of Frankfort, IL until he was 32 and then moved to Monee, IL where he lived until he retired and moved to Crystal Falls, MI where he resided for the rest of his life.  Gilbert worked on the farm and...

  Nancy Ann (Burmeister) Ware, age 76, of Manteno, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at River North of Bradley Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born on August 14, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Burmeister.  She is survived by her husband, Richard C. Ware of Manteno who she married on May 6, 1961; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Pam Ware of Peotone, 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barb and Phil Swanson of Beecher and Kris and Art Todd of...

            Gary W. Toepper, age 73, of Toluca, IL; formerly of Monee, IL; passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home, suddenly.              He was born on May 27, 1945 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Carl O. and Enga M. (Bohnsack) Toepper.  Gary worked at Mobil Chemical in Frankfort, IL for 34 years.  He was a member of St. John’s United Church of...

Elaine Carter, 88, passed peacefully at home Wednesday, June 27, 2018.  She was born July 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL to William and Lydia Belssner.    On December 30, 1952, she married Charles Carter, both raised in the farmlands near Chicago.    Elaine was a loving wife and mother and  stood beside Charles in all his endeavors, performing the  duties of a military officer's wife and, in retirement, as a cattle farmer's wife.   She is...

  Michael A. Hupe, age 66, of Peotone, formerly of Darby and Missoula, Montana passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Vitas Hospice Franciscan St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL.  He was born on December 9, 1951 in Harvey, IL, the son of the late Herman E. and Dorothy H. (Krueger) Hupe.  He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed golfing, hiking, snow skiing, and river rafting. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Deb Hupe of Peotone, a sister and...

  Jaime R. Corsaro, age 42, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee following an automobile accident.  She was born on June 1, 1976 in Kankakee, IL.  Jaime worked at K-3 Investments in Kankakee as a loan processor.  She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, North Peotone. She is survived by her daughter, Krista Anderson of Peotone, IL; her father and step-mother, Jerry and Kathryn...

Norma F. Stoeff, age 97, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born on June 2, 1921 in Lansing, IL, the daughter of Jack and Clara (Rutschmann) Trinowski.  Norma and her mother volunteered for over 25 years at the VA Hospital in downtown Chicago.  She was very active in the Edward Schultz Post 697American Legion Auxiliary and worked for 18 years at the Calumet City, IL Post Office as a window clerk. She is...

  Connie L. Patrick, age 55, of Peotone; formerly of Matteson, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1962 in Matteson, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lorraine (Hayes) Hawkins.  Connie was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for Troop 156 in Matteson.  She volunteered at the Homewood Cancer Support Center for many years.  She enjoyed crafting, especially making jewelry, loved painting, and was of the Catholic faith. She is...