Obituaries

Warren W. Koehn

Warren W. Koehn

Aug 26, 2026

Warren W. Koehn, age 94, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Citadel of Bourbonnais.

He was born on August 20, 1932, in Peotone Township, the son of Frank and Clara (Rehberg) Koehn. He married Theresa L. Burger on February 18, 1955, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. Warren was a member of Immanuel United...

Johnetta "Jackie" Marie Peters

Johnetta "Jackie" Marie Peters

Aug 24, 2026

Johnetta "Jackie" Marie Peters, age 74, of Peotone, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on July 3, 1952, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Charlotte (Altieri) Quinlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur F. Peters. Jackie was well known in the community as...

Joy M. Jacobs

Joy M. Jacobs

Aug 24, 2026

Joy M. Jacobs, age 89, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on November 23, 1936, in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Sarah (Gray) Jacobs. Joy was a graduate of Peotone High School and worked on the family dairy and crop farm. She was a dutiful daughter...

Barbara Ann Koehn

Barbara Ann Koehn

Jul 27, 2026

Barbara Ann Koehn, age 74, of Peotone, Illinois, died on July 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. Visitation will be held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, 112 W. Main St., Peotone, IL, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 311 W. Corning Ave., Peotone, IL,...

Larry D. Grisham

Larry D. Grisham

Jul 19, 2026

Larry D. Grisham, age 83, of Manteno, IL, formerly of Peotone, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at University of Chicago Medical Center.

He was born on April 17, 1943, in Eldorado, IL, the son of Willis D. and Halle (Leathers) Grisham. Larry married Nora G. Cook on December 22, 1964, in Eldorado, IL. He was a United States...

Merle L. Soucie

Merle L. Soucie

Jul 15, 2026

Merle L. Soucie, age 68, of Sheldon, IL, formerly of Peotone, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 12, 1958, in Aurora, IL, the son of the late Maurice and Audrey (Wilke) Soucie. Merle married Debra Daley on July 17, 1982, at Immanuel United Church of Christ...

Kenneth Edward Zeilstra

Kenneth Edward Zeilstra

Jul 11, 2026

Kenneth Edward Zeilstra, age 68, of Monee, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on February 3, 1958, at Silver Cross Hospital to John and Ruth Zeilstra. Ken was the beloved husband of Cynthia Zeilstra, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. He was...

Della M. Spaenhower

Della M. Spaenhower

Jul 8, 2026

Della M. Spaenhower, age 84, of Kankakee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Citadel of Kankakee Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 19, 1941, in Bluffs, IL, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Lieb) Spaenhower. Della worked as a phlebotomist originally at Manteno Mental Health. When that facility closed, she then worked in Danville, IL,...

Candace Ann Marevka

Candace Ann Marevka

Jul 4, 2026

Candace Ann Marevka (nee Baltrusis), 78 years old, of Peotone, Illinois passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 3, 1947. She was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Baltrusis (nee Aitchison). Candace spent her life as a devoted mother, hairdresser, nurse, and friend. She will be remembered above all for...

Donald "Rusty" A. Kanoski

Donald "Rusty" A. Kanoski

Jul 1, 2026

Donald A. Kanoski, affectionately known as “Rusty”, of Monee, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 74 years old in his favorite place. He was born September 8, 1951 in Kankakee, the son of Edward & Isabelle Benoit Kanoski.

Rusty (Donald) married Cynthia on June 17, 1999. Donald was a former Army veteran during the Vietnam war. Upon his...

Don A. Sorenson

Don A. Sorenson

Jun 21, 2026

Don was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Peotone. He dedicated 13 years to serving as a Peotone police officer and spent another 25 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation. Even after retiring from IDOT, Don never slowed down. He enjoyed working; whether painting or working for his longtime friend at BAP. He took immense pride in...

John Pilbeam

John Pilbeam

May 30, 2026



John Pilbeam, age 79, of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026.

He was born on March 8, 1947 in Blue Island, IL the son of Edward Pilbeam and Marion (Quinn) Pilbeam. John always had an interest in planes. He was proud, and a hard worker. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970 during the Vietnam War....

Dennis Michael Peterson

Dennis Michael Peterson

May 20, 2026

Dennis Michael Peterson, age 32, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Peotone, Illinois. He was born on September 29, 1993, in Oak Lawn, Illinois to his loving parents Dennis Dale Peterson and Sherry Ann (Sternal) Peterson. He was a devoted son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle and friend. Dennis spent his childhood years playing hockey and reveled in motocross. He...

Elsie M. Erickson

Elsie M. Erickson

May 19, 2026

Elsie M. Erickson, age 95, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher, IL.

She was born on June 6, 1930, in Beecher, IL, the daughter of Henry and Rosina (Oehlerking) Meyer. She married William C. Erickson on September 10, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, IL....

Albert William Bowler

Albert William Bowler

May 17, 2026

Albert William Bowler, age 33, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Albert was born on December 31, 1992, in Olympia Fields to Peggy Greep, and raised with his beloved dad, David E. Greep.

He is survived by his loving parents; his cherished sister, Johanna Bowler; Step Brother, Paul Greep (wife Wendy Greep); Albert's...

Daniel Mark Herscoe

Daniel Mark Herscoe

May 15, 2026

Daniel Mark Herscoe, age 67 of Beecher, formerly of Woodridge and Elmhurst, IL, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home. He was born January 22, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA to his loving late parents, James and Bertha Herscoe. He is also preceded in death by his brother James Herscoe. He is survived by his spouse Sheryl Marshall-Herscoe, four...

David M. Barger

David M. Barger

May 9, 2026

David M. Barger, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father, grandfather, and uncle, Dave is survived by his son, David (Amanda), and his grandchildren, Riley and Easton. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline, his father, Leslie, and his brothers Ed and Charlie. Dave was...

Marjorie E. Rogers

Marjorie E. Rogers

May 7, 2026



Marjorie E. (Ginter) Rogers, age 101, of Manteno, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Citadel of Bourbonnais.

She was born on February 15, 1925, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Clarence Sr. and Amelia (Behrens) Ginter. Marjorie married Richard J. Rogers, Sr., on February 16, 1946, in Santa Rosa, CA. He passed away on February 21, 2014. She...

Phyllis Ruppel

Phyllis Ruppel

May 7, 2026

Phyllis A. Ruppel, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her children, John (Deb) Ruppel Jr and Sherry (Jason) Whetsel, grandchildren Michael Bebar, Emily Bebar (fiancé Matt Obzera), Devin Bebar (fiancé Hannah Cook), CJ Bebar, John Ruppel III, Kaitlyn Pass and Harper Ruppel, and...

Kristen Marie (Steinke) Scott

Kristen Marie (Steinke) Scott

May 6, 2026

Kristen Marie Steinke was born at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska on Dec. 19, 1967, the daughter of Ivan and Carole Anderson Steinke. She was a twin of Ivan Scott, who died shortly after birth. For the time in which she was living Kristen was a miracle baby. Born at 6 ½ months, 2 pounds 13 ounces she lived...