Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2021

Rena M. Rhodes, age 92, of rural Monee, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago, IL.

She was born on January 22, 1929 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Harry and Geraldine (Ledyard) Seaman.  Rena worked as a clerk at several auto auctions in the area.  She attended Green...

Jan 28, 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 27, 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 23, 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...

Jan 23, 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 22, 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 22, 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 16, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former 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 13, 2021

Dale Willis Ball, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2021 due to complications with Covid-19.  Dale was born on February 28, 1934 in Nestoria, MI; the son of Maurice and Norma (Johnson) Ball.  He grew up in the upper peninsula of Michigan and enjoyed the outdoors where he developed his love for fly fishing.  Dale was a graduate...

Jan 11, 2021

Robert “Bob” John Gorz passed on January 11th, 2021 at 64 years of age following an arduous battle with covid-19. Bob was born in Chicago on April 21, 1956. He was the first born son of Ann and the late Casimir Gorz. Bob was also the dear brother of the late Roseann Nowak, Theresa Wolf (the late Steve Wolf),...

Jan 9, 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 5, 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 4, 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...