Obituaries

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...

Dec 3, 2021

Phyllis S. Nieland, age 93, of Monee, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 24, 1928, the daughter of Hamden and Emma Warner.  Phyllis was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee.  She worked as the school secretary at Monee Elementary School for several decades. ...

Nov 27, 2021

Dennis Lester Sloan, age 77, of San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Peotone, passed away on November 27, 2021 in Arizona.

He was born on March 17, 1944 in Kankakee, IL, the son of James Lester and Mae Irene (Hartman) Sloan.  He married Carleen (Hulsey) Sloan on April 16, 1966.  Dennis was a United States Army Veteran...

Nov 22, 2021

Donald E. Thurman, Jr., age 66, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.

He was born on November 15, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the son of Donald E., Sr. and Juanita (Engle) Thurman.  Donald was a United States Navy veteran and worked his entire...

Nov 19, 2021

Kathleen M. Thilmany, age 86, of Manteno, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family

She was born on March 5, 1935 in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Bernard “Al” and Catherine (Gaughan) Adley.  She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell before getting married and having children.  Later in her...

Nov 2, 2021

Diane Rose Klipp, age 70, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Goshen, IN.

She was born on May 14, 1951 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Ken and Betty (Fortier) Maves.  She was a Peotone High School graduate, class of 1969.  Diane married Robert J. “Bob” Klipp on July 31, 1971 at St....

Oct 23, 2021

Barbara Jean Hires, age 73, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Loyola University Medical Center.

She was born on March 20, 1948 in Ventura, CA, the daughter of Ralph and Elna (Walden) St. George.  Barbara married Thomas E. Hires on January 7, 1970 in Ventura, CA.  He passed away on January 13, 2019. ...

Oct 22, 2021

Arthur Ray Brandau, “Mick”, 83 years old of Peotone, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanette (Sangmeister) Brandau.  He married Jeanette on October 19, 1968 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort, IL and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Good Shepherd in 2018.  He is...

Oct 15, 2021

Randall “Randy” Allen Ullrich, age 58, passed away from cancer on October 15, 2021.

He was born on April 13th, 1963 and raised in Peotone, Illinois. He graduated from Peotone High School in 1981 and continued his education at Joliet Junior College studying agriculture. He deeply loved his wife, Patricia, whom he married in 1986. He was...

Oct 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” John Normoyle, age 83, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 21, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Patricia (nee Hickey) Normoyle, who preceded him in death.

Bob served 4 years in the US Navy, then started Ridge Plumbing Co. in 1963.  In...

Oct 4, 2021

Doris Jean (Krohn) Kuhn, age 85, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 16, 1936 at home in rural Grant Park, the daughter of Albert and Merna (Hamann) Krohn.  Doris grew up on the family farm in Grant...

Sep 25, 2021

Beverly L. Gribbins, age 77, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point, IN following an extended illness.

She was born on August 20, 1944 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Gardner) Harms.  She married Dennis J. Gribbins on December 26, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in...

Sep 5, 2021

On September 5, 2021, Nancy Sue Johnson, age 75, got her wings and went to walk with the angels.  She is finally at peace.

She was born on May 16, 1946 in Peotone, Illinois. Sue is the daughter of Ervel O. and Catherine R. (Lientz) Pattengale.  She married Robert Lee Johnson on July 18, 1964 at The...

Sep 2, 2021

Christina F. Saldivar-Kessinger, age 37, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on April 4, 1984 in Hazel Crest, IL.  Christina was a United States Air Force Veteran serving as a pediatric nurse.  She worked as a registered nurse at Riverside Medical Center.  She married...

Aug 31, 2021

Robert J. Stevens, age 70, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 26, 1951 in Chicago, the son of the late George and Edna (Wiaitrowski) Stevens.  He married Susan Swanke on March 12, 1977 in Chicago Heights.  Robert was a retired truck driver and was a...

Aug 29, 2021

Marlene K. Heft, age 89, of Monee, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

She was born on June 27, 1932 in Germany, the daughter of George and Rose (Dorchbath) Schumann.  She married Ralph W. Heft Sr. on February 26, 1955 in Germany and then again later in the U.S.A.  Marlene was a...