Obituaries

Oct 7, 2020

H. Daniel Tompkins, loving husband, father, grand- father, brother and life-long Peotone resident, passed away at his home on October 7th. He was born September 15, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Genevieve(Zentara), and his sisters Eileen Cummins and Linnie Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (DeGroot), sisters Alberta Overocker and...

Oct 3, 2020

Paul A. Soda, age 57, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home in Peotone.

He was born on August 13, 1963 in Blue Island, IL, the son of Peter A. Sr. and Edna T. (Key) Soda.  Paul was a Peotone High School graduate and worked as a crane operator.

He is survived...

Sep 10, 2020

Earlene H. Breazeale, age 85, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home.

She was born on October 30, 1934 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Earl and Marion (Homer) Haslet.  She married Burton Breazeale Sr. on December 31, 1957 in Joliet, IL.  She was a homemaker.  Earlene loved her...

Sep 3, 2020

Dorothy H. Kelly, age 78, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born on February 18, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Joe and Phyllis (Nesci) Manes.  Dorothy grew up in Glenwood, IL and graduated from Bloom High School.  She married Gordon D. Kelly on November 3,...

Aug 27, 2020

Kathryn L. Clemens, age 86, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on March 4, 1934 in Paulding, OH, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Boroff) Rhoad.  She married Gordon Clemens on January 26, 1952 in Latty, OH.  He preceded her in death on November 21,...

Aug 25, 2020

Gary Nelson Bogart, age 84, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Bradenton, FL.

He was born on December 9, 1935 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Nolan and Dorothy Bogart.  He married Anita Gribbins on June 28, 1972.  In his early years he worked for a construction company, worked...

Aug 15, 2020

Thomas W. Moynahan, age 62, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher, IL.

He was born on December 2, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Clemens “Bud” and Geraldine (Carroll) Moynahan.  He married Deborah K. (Vance) Moynahan on August 1, 1987...

Aug 15, 2020

Juanita (Engle) Thurman, age 84, of Peotone, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee, IL.

She was born on February 18, 1936 in Cary, Kentucky; the daughter of Earl and Carrie (Loche) Engle.  Juanita worked as a waitress her entire life and also as the “lunch-lady/granny” at the Peotone Elementary...

Jul 21, 2020

Beverley E. Tongren, age 93, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 18, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Allan and Esther (Skinner) Brunelle.  Beverley attended and graduated from the University of Illinois.  She married Bill Tongren on February 2, 1951...

Jul 18, 2020

Gary Wayne Bickel, age 61, of Steger, formerly of Peotone, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

He was born on June 12, 1959.  He was the owner/operator of Gary’s Garage in Peotone.  Gary was a car guy.  He enjoyed vintage cars and was a member of the Roman Chariot Club.  He also...

Jul 17, 2020

Dolores L. Lindemann-Stoner, age 93, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Gilman Health Care Center in Gilman, IL.

She was born on August 18, 1926 in Beecher, IL, the daughter of Martin and Verona (Meyer) Wilkening.  Dolores was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beecher and...

Jul 12, 2020

William Joseph Gribac, age 74, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

William was born on May 24, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL, the son of Edward and Josephine (Gembala) Gribac.  He served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam...

Jul 9, 2020

Steven M. Yunker, age 39, of Grant Park, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

He was born on January 1, 1981 in Joliet, IL.  He is survived by his father and step-mother, Bennett (Brenda) Yunker of Grant Park, IL; his mother, Sue Dillard of Branson, MO; two children, Ali and Tyler; a brother, Craig...

Jul 6, 2020

Beverly Jean Castens-Jones, age 93, formerly of Frankfort, IL,  passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Beecher Manor in Beecher, IL.

She was born on August 11, 1926 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Allison) Carlson.  She married Albert Castens on October 13, 1946.  He passed away in 1984.  She married her second...

Jun 30, 2020

Ruth Gorenz, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Manteno, IL.  Ruth raised her 5 children with her husband, Ed, in Alsip, IL.  Ruth preferred to be called “Ma” by all who knew her and her favorite thing to do was feed everyone in her presence.  Later in life she moved to Michigan with Ed,...

Jun 24, 2020

Linda C. Keith, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home in Peotone.

She was born on August 5, 1954 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Theodore J. and Edna June (McCready) Wateska.  She married John Wayne Keith on November 18, 1972 at Free Methodist Church in Harvey, IL.  Linda worked at McDonalds in...

Jun 13, 2020

Dale Allen Waldvogel, age 53, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Dickson, TN as result of an accident.

He was born on August 10, 1966 in Joliet, IL.  Dale worked at the Ford Motor Company Chicago Stamping Plant for the past 29 years and was a beloved and well-respected member of UAW...

Jun 8, 2020

Robert J. Nelson, age 39, of Mokena, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

He was born on September 23, 1980 in Palos Heights, IL; the son of Guy N. and Susan (Hartman) Nelson Sr.  Robert was a 20-year in good standing member of the International Brotherhood of...

Jun 6, 2020

David N. Keane, age 42, of Muncie, IN, formerly of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on December 3, 1977 in Oak Lawn, IL, the son of Sean and Beverly (Wynne) Keane.

David graduated from Peotone High School.  He worked as a life long carpenter.  David...

Jun 6, 2020

Jacob A. Younker, age 34, of Manhattan, formerly of Peotone, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

He was born on January 10, 1986 in Joliet, IL.  He was a 2004 graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School and attended the Peotone Fire Protection District Fire Academy following in the footsteps of his grandfather,...