Obituaries

Susan M. Minette

Susan M. Minette

Jan 21, 2026

Susan M. Minette, age 82, of Peotone, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Citadel of Bourbonnais.

She was born on May 30, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Marion (Ziegner) Oberheide. Susan was a graduate of Carl Schurz High School and North Park University both in Chicago, IL. She was the former owner...

Shirley N. Steck

Shirley N. Steck

Jan 8, 2026

Shirley N. Steck, age 80, of Monee, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.

She was born on July 30, 1945, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Shirley and Leona (Black) Cadieux. Shirley enjoyed horses, painting and other artwork, cars, antiques, and especially spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Steck Jr....

Audrey June Soucie

Audrey June Soucie

2026



With faith and love, we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey June Soucie (née Wilke), born July 31, 1933, of Peotone, Illinois, into the arms of the Lord. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life reflected grace, compassion, and quiet strength, leaving a lasting light in the hearts of all who knew her.

She...

Loretta M. Scheffers-Krestel

Loretta M. Scheffers-Krestel

Dec 30, 2025

Loretta May Scheffers-Krestel

Loretta M. Scheffers-Krestel, age 90, of Orland Park, IL, ascended into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her savior, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Loretta was born on May 4, 1935, in Richland County, WI, to Gerald and Waunita (Glick) Keys. She had four siblings- three brothers, Guy, Merlin and Gerald, Jr. and one sister, Geraldine. Loretta found love...

Mona Mae Cantone

Mona Mae Cantone

Dec 14, 2025



Mona Mae (Guritz) Cantone

Mona M. Cantone, age 88, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Mona was born on February 15, 1937, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL to Milford and Marie (Westenfeld) Guritz. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ...

Pamela L. McCready

Pamela L. McCready

Dec 5, 2025

Pamela L. McCready, age 80, of Crete, IL, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.

She was born on October 8, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille Strybis. She married Terry McCready on August 4, 1967, in Olympia Fields, IL. Pam was an avid golfer and enjoyed...

Ronald I. Coursey

Ronald I. Coursey

Dec 4, 2025

Ronald I. Coursey age 69 of Peotone, Illinois passed away Thursday December 4,th 2025.

Ronald was born September 3,1956 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Ivan and Delores (Crippen) Coursey.

On May 23, 1981 in Crete, Illinois he married Cathy J. Skinner.

For 28 years Ronald “Elwood” Coursey was a Deputy (retired) of the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

In addition to his parents, he...

Michael J. Weglowski

Michael J. Weglowski

Nov 3, 2025

Michael J. Weglowski, age 85, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 29, 1940, in Blue Island, IL, the son of Joseph and Helen Weglowski. He was the owner of Jay’s Auto Supply. Michael was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of...

John B. Rue

John B. Rue

Oct 8, 2025

John B. Rue, age 76, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 25, 1949, in Casey, IL, the son of Alonzo “Buck” and Alice (Ripple) Rue, the 6th of 13 children. He married Nancy Rukes on June 11, 1967, in Casey, IL. Always a...

Donald L. Artman

Donald L. Artman

Oct 2, 2025

Donald L. Artman, age 89, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Monee, went home to bewith the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 6, 1936, in Champaign, IL, the son of Loyde and Verna (Ruder) Artman. He married Myrna Frahm on June 26, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Crete, IL,...

Mildred Honsbruch

Mildred Honsbruch

Sep 28, 2025

Mildred Honsbruch, age 98, of Kankakee, formerly of Peotone, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on July 13, 1927, on the family farm in Rich Township to Henry and Frieda (Blume) Steinborn. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Matteson,...

Russell Klipp

Russell Klipp

Aug 28, 2025

Russell Klipp, 90, of Peotone, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday August 28, 2025. He was born October 11, 1934 on the family farm in Peotone, IL, the oldest child of Robert W. and Isabelle (Hauert) Klipp.

Russell married Geraldine Bruens on September 4, 1954. She survives. He is also survived by sons, David (Carol) and Allen Klipp, three grandchildren and...

Erika Margarete Price

Erika Margarete Price

Aug 25, 2025

Erika Margarete Price (née Artelt), 91, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.

She was born on May 1, 1934, in Freiburg, Germany to Herbert Johann Artelt and Helene Margaret Pistol Artelt. Erika’s early years were shaped by the upheavals of World War II. Her father, Herbert, spent time as a prisoner of war in Italy before returning...

Peter Michael Claxton

Peter Michael Claxton

Aug 5, 2025

      Peter Michael Claxton, age 47, of Peotone, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL

He was born on November 5, 1977, in Harvey, IL, the son of Dennis and Patricia (Kapocius) Claxton.

Peter is survived by parents, Dennis and Patricia Claxton; his seven siblings, Michelle (Fred) Knap, Suzy (Don) Karas,...

Jerome A. Stack

Jerome A. Stack

Jul 28, 2025

Jerome A. Stack, age 71, of Chebanse, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025,

at Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno, IL.

He was born on September 15, 1953, in Danville, IL, the son of the late Donald and Rita (Kramer) Stack. Jerome was a United States Marine Corp Vietnam era veteran and held the the rank of Sargeant. He worked as...

David M. Urbanek

David M. Urbanek

Jul 17, 2025

David M. Urbanek, age 55, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL.

Dave was born on September 12, 1969, in Hammond, IN, the son of Terrence and Mary (Orsini) Urbanek. Dave was a graduate of Peotone High School, Class of 1987. He worked for the past 16 years at Costco in Morris, IL....

Janice Marie (Meyer) Wilke

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

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

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...

Donna J. Sorensen

Donna J. Sorensen

Jun 19, 2025

Donna J. Sorensen, nee Ormerod, of Oak Park, IL, passed away at 91 on June 19, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born November 4, 1933, to the late James and Frances Ormerod in Chicago.

She married Roy W. Sorensen in 1953 and had five children: April, Sherri, Jens, Signe and Eric.

Donna was an amazing mother and grandmother. She was...