Obituaries

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

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; his uncle, Robert Bowler; and his cousin, Stephanie...

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...

Peggy J. Eggert

Peggy J. Eggert

Apr 28, 2026

Peggy J. Eggert, age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee.

She was born on November 28, 1942, in Bluffs, IL, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Lieb) Spaenhower. She married Wayne Eggert on October 5, 1963, in Kankakee, IL. Wayne passed away on September 5, 2003. Peggy worked at Dralle Chevrolet...

Arlene Marie Donnelly

Arlene Marie Donnelly

Apr 25, 2026

Arlene Marie (Gorenz) Donnelly, age 71, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on April 25th, 2026.

Arlene was born on October 3rd, 1954, in Chicago to Ruth (Silingo) and Edward Gorenz. She moved to Alsip where she spent the rest of her childhood with four younger siblings, Diana, Edward, Andy, and Terri. She met her “sweetheart” in...

Roger L. Lattz

Roger L. Lattz

Apr 19, 2026

Roger L. Lattz, age 77, of Kankakee, IL, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Riverside Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee, IL.

He was born on September 24, 1948, in Kankakee, the son of the late Henry and Florence (Asbrand) Lattz. Roger was married to Cynthia Steury-Lattz who preceded him in death on June 11,...

Glenn Trinowski

Glenn Trinowski

Apr 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Glenn Trinowski

June 16, 1958- April 6, 2026

Glenn Trinowski, age 67, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away on April 6, 2026, at 8:07 PM, surrounded by the love of his family and the music from some of his favorite artists.

Born on June 16, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Max and Angelena (Celano) Trinowski, he was a...

Donald A. Zugenbuehler, Sr.

Donald A. Zugenbuehler, Sr.

Mar 29, 2026

Donald A. Zugenbuehler, Sr., age 95, of Manteno, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

He was born on July 29, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Henry and Catherine (Jacobi) Zugenbuehler. He married Rosemary Marcukaitis in 1960. She preceded him in death on June 28, 1975. Donald was a...

William J. Gordon Jr.

William J. Gordon Jr.

Feb 28, 2026

William James Gordon Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life defined by strength, loyalty, and deep devotion to those he loved.

William proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and carried that sense of honor throughout his life. He was a...

Allen L. Blogg

Allen L. Blogg

Feb 25, 2026

Allen L. Blogg, age 77, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

He was born on August 4, 1948, in Joliet, IL, the son of Marvin and Betty (Denton) Blogg. He was a Peotone High School graduate where he participated with the track team. He later played in the...

Thomas Michael Donahue

Thomas Michael Donahue

Feb 22, 2026

Thomas Michael Donahue, born January 16, 1950, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, loyalty, and strong opinions about Chicago sports. A proud U.S. Army Veteran and dedicated retired member of Bricklayers Union Local 21, Tom carried his work ethic and sense of pride into everything he did.

A 1968 graduate of Marist High School, Tom was known for...

Donald E. Jones

Donald E. Jones

Feb 16, 2026



Donald E. Jones, age 84, of Limestone Township, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 14, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Otis and Marie (O’Daniel) Jones. He married Joyce Waldvogel on February 6, 1966, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. Donald was...

Elizabeth A. Taylor

Elizabeth A. Taylor

Jan 29, 2026

Elizabeth A. Taylor, age 88, formerly of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Citadel of Bourbonnais.

She was born on January 13, 1938, in Zionsville, IN, the daughter of Russel and Mildred (Eudaly) Kekar. She worked as a longtime legal secretary for a Chicago law firm. Elizabeth was a member of Christian Hills Church of Orland...

Joseph L. Ladislas

Joseph L. Ladislas

Jan 28, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Ladislas, 79, of Peotone, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2026.

Joe was born on June 30, 1946, in Harvey, Illinois, and graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1965. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country honorably. He was discharged and started a career as a maintenance worker...

Kimberly A. Smith

Kimberly A. Smith

Jan 28, 2026

Kim Smith, 68, passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 22, 1957, to Bill and Joyce Fitzpatrick, Kim grew up with a deep appreciation for family, kindness, and simple joys. She married her high school sweetheart, Joey Smith, on March 30, 1976, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with devotion and laughter.

Kim...

Kenneth Hartsfield Sr.

Kenneth Hartsfield Sr.

Jan 27, 2026



Kenneth Hartsfield Sr., 78, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026.

Ken was born on May 18, 1947, and was a graduate of Bremen High School, Class of 1965. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ken was also a longtime resident of Matteson, Illinois, before later residing in Peotone.

On July...