Obituaries

May 28, 2021

Lois M. (Bettenhausen) Mather, age 90, of Peotone, formerly of Green Garden, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL.

She was born on April 20, 1931 in Tinley Park, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Irene (Wannemacher) Bettenhausen.  She married Delmer E. Mather on April 14, 1951 at Zion...

May 25, 2021

Judith A. Schroth, age 66, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and beloved pets.

She was born on December 3, 1954 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Milligan) Hartman. Judy worked as a school bus driver for Peotone School District 207U for over...

May 24, 2021

Carleen A. Sloan, 76, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, in Gilbert, AZ.

She was born March 6, 1945 in Chicago, the daughter of Harold Hulsey and Una Carl (Tyree) Hulsey A’hern. She married Dennis “Denny” Sloan on April 16, 1966, in Cook County.

Carleen was a retired nurse and school bus...

May 12, 2021

Rita Faye Gerlich, age 60, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

She was born on September 10, 1960 in Hazel Crest, IL, the daughter of LeRoy and Shirley (Marshall) Morrison.  Rita worked for the Illinois Tourism Bureau and prior to that for Midwest Physicians Group in Olympia Fields, IL.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting...

May 5, 2021

Maureen Therese Coghlan, age 83, of Monee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL.

She was born on November 2, 1937 in Evergreen Park, IL, the daughter of John and Lillian (Schneider) Sula.  She married Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Coghlan Sr. on December 31, 1957 in Chicago.  He passed...

Apr 2, 2021

Marie Lorenz, age 87, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Beecher, IL.

She was born on July 19, 1933 to Walter and Grace (Turner) Seggebruch in Chicago Heights, IL and was raised on a Hereford cattle fam in Crete, IL.  Marie attended a...

Mar 28, 2021

George Klimchuk, age 92, of Peotone, formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Riverside Miller Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

He was born on August 6, 1928 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Katharine (Hnatusko) Klimchuk.  He married Ramona (Hackett) Klimchuk on November 24, 1956.  She passed away on September 12,...

Mar 20, 2021

Dianna L. Fisher, age 62, of Tinley Park,  passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

She was born on March 31, 1958 in Chicago, the daughter of Herbert Dwayne and Delores Mary (Wyma) Wilson.  She married Nick Fisher on July 29, 1978 in Chicago.  Dianna worked as a supervisor at Sam’s...

Mar 8, 2021

Brent G. Harms, age 55, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 due to complications caused by Covid-19.

Brent was born on December 6, 1965 in Kankakee, IL.  He was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1984.  He worked as a supervisor at Armstrong Flooring in Kankakee.  Brent loved sports and...

Mar 8, 2021

Esther Ellen Eads, age 93, of Kankakee, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Presence Heritage Village in Kankakee.

She was born on December 27, 1927 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Raymond Anson and Louella (Phillips) Dobbins.  Esther married James C. Eads on September 6, 1953.  He preceded her in death...

Feb 25, 2021

William C. Erickson, age 88, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Citadel of Kankakee.

He was born on August 5, 1932 in Steger, IL, the son of Arthur and Ruth (Peterson) Erickson.  He married Elsie Meyer on September 10, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, IL.  William was...

Feb 24, 2021

Stephen Roger Bastic was born on May 28, 1931 and died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

He was a proud Marine Corp veteran.  He worked at Commonwealth Edison for 35 years and was retired for 34 years.  He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodworking.

He is survived by his loving life partner, Rebecca Mungove; one...

Feb 21, 2021

Cheryl L. Younker, age 73, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 21, 1947 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Reutz) Barten.  Cheryl married Lee W. Younker on November 15, 1975 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone.  She was retired from the...

Feb 21, 2021

J. Carol Ponton, age 85, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Tuscola Health Care Center.

She was born on December 25, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Justine (Dole) Gall.  She married Laurence E. Ponton on May 5, 1956 in Peotone.  He passed away on September 9, 2004. ...

Feb 20, 2021

Bonnie J. Carstens, age 90, of Normal, IL; formerly of Peotone; passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born on August 27, 1930 in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Harry and Clara (Klemme) Schroeder.  She married Lyle M. Carstens on March 18, 1951 at Salem United Church of...

Feb 15, 2021

Jeff Johnston, age 58, of Oak Forest, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. He was born June 9, 1962 in West Point, NY.  Jeff was a graduate of Thornwood High School and worked for over 30 years for the State of Illinois Tourism Bureau.

Jeff is survived by his father and step-mother, Wayne (Linda)...

Feb 13, 2021

Sean L. McGrath Jr., age 18, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Sean was born on April 8, 2002 in Naperville, IL.  He was a member of the 2020 graduating class at Peotone High School where he as a member of the marching band playing the flute and drums.  He enjoyed board and...

Feb 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Feb 1, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 30, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...