Obituaries

Feb 18, 2022

Victor Edmund Loitz, age 66, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Granbury Villa in Granbury, Texas.

He was born on May 10, 1955 in Kankakee County, the son of Robert and Donna Loitz of Peotone Illinois.  Growing up in Peotone, he was a graduate of the 1973 class of Peotone High School. ...

Feb 16, 2022

Timothy F. Phelan, age 92, of Niles, IL, passed away on February 16, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born on June 8, 1929 at 13 O’Connell in St Clonmel Co. Tipperary, the youngest of 3 boys to Catherine Hannon and Michel Phelan, Grocer and Publican.

They owned a small pub at...

Feb 12, 2022

Edward Fredrick Gall, age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born on June 27, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Edward J. and Justine “Cooky” (Dole) Gall.  Ed grew up and attended school in Peotone.  He was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1956-1958.  He married Sandra...

Feb 10, 2022

Christy Tongren, age 68, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home.

She was born on July 23, 1953 in Chicago, the daughter of Bill and Beverley Tongren who pre-deceased her.  She attended Alamosa State and Arizona State Universities.  She was employed as an administrative assistant at a Chicago advertising agency until her...

Feb 3, 2022

Joe I Gordon, Jr., age 72, of DeMotte, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, IN.

He was born on November 30, 1949 in Kankakee, IL, the son of Joe I. Sr. and Eleanor (Goodrich) Gordon.  Joe was the plant manager at Nampac, formerly Bennett Industries in Peotone.

He...

Jan 30, 2022

June D. Izral, age 96, formerly of Green Garden, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Porter Place Care Center in Tinley Park, IL.

She was born on July 26, 1925 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Donald and Emma (Tschohl) Green.  She married Robert J. Izral on October 16, 1954 in Melrose Park, IL.  He...

Jan 26, 2022

Catherine E. Urbanek, age 57, of Olympia Fields, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

She was born on February 25, 1964 in Chicago, the daughter of Terrence and Mary (Orsini) Urbanek.  Cathy was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1982 and then attended and graduated...

Jan 25, 2022

Karen M. Schroth, age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at home in New Lenox.

She was born on September 17, 1969, the daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Todd) Schroth of New Lenox, IL.  She enjoyed raising her son and going to family gatherings.  She also enjoyed helping others as well as...

Jan 24, 2022

Roberta G. Hadac, age 89, of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Victorian Village Continuing Care Senior Community in Homer Glen.

She was born on March 4, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of Peter Paul and Grace (Hogge) Popik.  She married Raymond F. Hadac, Sr. on June 17, 1950 in Chicago.  She was...

Jan 19, 2022

Jan 15, 2022

Roberta “Birdie” Charlene Koehn, age 91, formerly of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home in Fergus Falls, MN.

She was born on March 23, 1930 in Chicago, IL.  She worked on the family farm with her husband, Maynard Louis Koehn, until he passed away in 1986. She was a member of...

Jan 9, 2022

Sharon A. Dawson, age 75, of Bradley, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 8, 1946 in Joliet, the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Schannen) Werner.  She married Alan Dawson on April 16, 1977 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Peotone.  Sharon grew up...

Jan 9, 2022

Paul Goleski, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Miller Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

He was born on August 20, 1946 in Bay Shore Long Island, New York; the son of Paul W. and Mildred A. (Simmons) Goleski.  He worked as a pipe fitter installing fire sprinklers in California...

Jan 6, 2022

Maureen E. Herman, age 75, of Clifton; formerly of Chicago and Tinley Park; passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 16, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Maurice W. and Eva K. (Davis) Lee.  Maureen enjoyed yard work, gardening, and camping.  She especially enjoyed spending summers with her family...

Jan 2, 2022

Edward “Ed” Nicholas Murray, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) US Naval Reserve, 100, of Herscher, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL following a recent decline in health.

Visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, 112 W. Main St., Peotone, IL...

Jan 1, 2022

Frank James Woss, age 85, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 peacefully at his home.

He was born on July 29, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Frank John and Elizabeth (Conlin) Woss.  He married Marion Kainrath on June 2, 1956.  She preceded him in death on July 12, 2012.  Frank was a retired...

Dec 29, 2021

Ferne M. Cann, age 97, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 9, 1924 in Beecher, the daughter of Gustave and Martha (Hoppensteadt) Bernhard. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone.  She was past president of the...

Dec 28, 2021

Carol G. Koelling, age 100, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Arcadia Care Clifton in Clifton, IL.

She was born on November 18, 1921 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Ida (Westenfeldt) Breiter.  She married Harold P. Koelling on December 27, 1947 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Grant Park,...

Dec 23, 2021

William W. Bridges, age 73, of Peotone, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 5, 1948 in Chicago, the son of Woodrow and Marian (McAlister) Bridges.  William was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He was retired from...

Dec 22, 2021

Kathleen Margaret Berg, age 56, of Peotone, passed away on December 22, 2021 at the University of Chicago Hospital.

She was born on December 10, 1965 in Chicago, IL.  She worked as a Certified Medical Assistant in Chicago.

Kathleen is survived by her mother, Patricia (Frankovich) Kirchman of Peotone; her brother, David Berg; and her...