Obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Ethan Randall Ullrich, age 26, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.

He was born on May 8th, 1995 in Manhattan, IL at the family’s residence. He graduated from High School in 2013 and continued his education at Joliet Junior College studying auto mechanics. He was employed at Bill’s Lawn...

Aug 22, 2021

Dylan Grant McConkey, born May 13,2003, age 18 was a lifetime resident of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Loving son of Brian and Alexis (Gamundoy) McConkey of Peotone; beloved brother of Caitlin McConkey of Peotone; cherished grandson of Carol McConkey of Peotone and the late James McConkey of Gilman and Jun...

Aug 19, 2021

Roger Lee Anderson, age 65, of Crete, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

He was born on April 17, 1956 in Chicago Heights.  Roger married Linda Gaul on November 28, 1987 in Markham, IL.  He was a truck driver and auto mechanic retiring from Terra Tech in Crete after 27 years.  Roger loved...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Klipp, age 71, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born on March 28, 1950 in Chicago Heights, the son of Robert W. and Isabelle (Hauert) Klipp.  He married Diane Maves on July 31, 1971 at St....

Aug 1, 2021

Helen L. Welch, age 80, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 17, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of Rudolph and Helen (Chrome) Bronesky.  She married Chuck “Bill” W. Welch on November 21, 1959 in Chicago.  Helen was formerly employed at Peotone Animal Hospital and First Midwest...

Jul 23, 2021

Naomi Alberta Bernice Buchmeier, age 99 a longtime resident of Peotone, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Naomi was the daughter of George and Sophia (Schmidtz) Schroeder. She was born August 14, 1921, receiving confirmation at Immanuel Church in Peotone on April 11, 1935, confirmation verse Matthew 28: 20. On November 12, 1937 she...

Jul 23, 2021

Elouise M. Clausing, age 95, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 29, 1926 in Beecher, the daughter of Noel and Malinda (Beutjer) Martin.  She married Homer V. Clausing on March 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO.  He passed away on December 20, 2012.  Elouise was employed...

Jul 22, 2021

Susan Reneé Benoit, age 58, of Milaca, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Susan was born May 10, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois to Lois VanderWeyst and Gerald Benoit. Susan is survived by her mother Lois VanderWeyst (Donald VanderWeyst); her brothers Michael Benoit (Shari) and Douglas Benoit; her nephew Dustin Benoit (Heather Downing), her nieces Michaela Kunkel (Jason)...

Jul 18, 2021

Charles E. Weidinger Jr., age 69, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 23, 1952 in Chicago, the son of Charles Sr. and Harriet (Burbidge) Weidinger.  He married Bridgette Carroll on January 22, 1972 in Country Club Hills.  Charles was a retired mason and was a member...

Jul 17, 2021

Robert E. Wolff, age 75, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

He was born on August 15, 1945 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, the son of Edward J. and Marcella L. (Lohmann) Wolff.  He was a United States Army Veteran.  Bob was retired...

Jul 8, 2021

James L. Creek, age 83, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, IL.

He was born on August 18, 1937 in Chebanse, IL, the son of Roy and Nina Eva (Crowe) Creek.  He married Carolyn Miller on November 27, 1960 in Peotone.  He was retired...

Jul 7, 2021

Raymond Adam Sippel, 100, of Shorewood, formerly of Monee died on July 7, 2021 at the Timbers of Shorewood. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Fedde Helfrich Cross Funeral Home, Peotone. Funeral Services will be held immediately following the visitation at 5:00 PM. The Rev. Pat Morton of...

Jul 4, 2021

Hilda Minna Maria Matthies, 102 of Peotone passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born June 18, 1919 in Beecher, IL to Louie and Minne Sietz Wolkow, On January 20 1940 she married Herbert W. Matthies. In the early years of their marriage they farmed in Beecher. In 1948 they moved...

Jun 28, 2021

Raymond Charles Hudson, age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1938 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL, the son of John Clifford and Rosalee (Stark) Hudson.  He married Janet Shirley Johnson on December 31, 1958 in Ivanhoe, IL.  He was a United States...

Jun 25, 2021

Barbara (Jacobs) Ahlborn, age 79, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

She was born on September 17, 1941 in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Levern and Hazel (Ginter) Jacobs.  She married Alfred W. Ahlborn, Jr. on June 26, 1960 in Morris, IL.  He passed away on January 26,...

Jun 19, 2021

Robert Anton Fabian, age 92, of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Mountain Home, AR.

He was born on August 25, 1928 in Girard, KS, the son of Anton and Helen (Russian) Fabian.  Robert served in the United Sates Navy from August, 1945 to December, 1949 and then was...

Jun 18, 2021

Joyce A. Albers, age 65, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 peacefully at her home after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on April 1, 1956 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, IL the daughter of John and Myra (Eylander) Thatcher.  Joyce attended Peotone High School graduating with the Class of...

Jun 17, 2021

Rosemary P. Krapf, age 91, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 9, 1929 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Herman and Nettie (Monk) Nadler.  She married Stanley A. Krapf on June 4, 1950 at the Peotone United Methodist Church.  He passed...

Jun 16, 2021

Bruce A. Stone, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home in Frankfort.

He was born on December 15, 1959 in East St. Louis, IL.  Bruce grew up in Peotone and graduated from Peotone High School in 1978.  He married Jane Kratzenberg in 1981 and moved to the family farm and lived there...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert E. Jaggard, age 50, of Homewood, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago.

He was born on March 18, 1971 in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of LaBarre Jr. and Joan (Wilder) Jaggard.  He married Tricia Gunderson on July 20, 1996 in Homewood, IL.  He was currently employed...