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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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,...
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