Obituaries

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...

Laura Jean (Stone) Timmons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...