Obituaries

Dec 31, 2019

Bertha Herscoe, age 83, passed away at her home in Beecher, IL on December 31, 2019.

Bertha was born on December 24, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was married to James Herscoe on November 19, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

They later moved to Elmhurst, Illinois where they lived all of their married life.  She is...

Dec 26, 2019

Dorothy Brady, age 92, of Monee, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

She was born on June 7, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Cornelia (Gray) Gust.  She was retired, first teaching at Monee Elementary School and then serving as principal at St. Paul’s...

Dec 21, 2019

Frances M. Singleman, age 88, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Citadel Care Center in Kankakee.

She was born on January 22, 1931 in Kankakee, the daughter of Frank G. and Marie (Mitchell) Singleman.  She graduated from Manteno High School and attended Elmhurst College.  She worked as a private duty nurse...

Dec 19, 2019

Jane T. McLennan, age 72, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home in Peotone.

She was born on September 17, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Jane (Rodriguez) Mancini.  She was happily retired from Providence Life Services.

She is survived by her husband, John S. McLennan, who she married on August...

Dec 17, 2019

Marion S. Ruhbeck, age 84, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Watseka, IL.

She was born on October 4, 1935 at home southwest of Peotone in Peotone Township, the daughter of George Sr. and Elizabeth (Stolzenbach) Becker.  She married the late Norman W. Ruhbeck on November...

Nov 16, 2019

Clara Mae Johnson, age 87, of Kankakee, formerly of Beecher and Crete, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her home.

She was born on December 25, 1931 in Spring Twp., PA, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Ray) Curtis.  She married Richard Johnson on June 6, 1953 in Albion, PA.  He passed away on April;...

Nov 15, 2019

Betty L. Diercks, age 92, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at home in Monee, IL.

She was born on January 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Jack and Marguerite (Tyler) Curran. She married Vernon “Pete” Diercks on November 11, 1948 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Parsonage in Monee, IL.  He passed...

Nov 4, 2019

Deborah K. Moynahan, age 59, of Grant Park, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home.

She was born on August 31, 1960 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of John and Mary (Needham) Vance.  She married Thomas W. Moynahan on August 1, 1987.  Deborah was an active 4-H mom as her children were growing...

Oct 19, 2019

Terry Neil Marcukaitis

Born March 29th, 1942 to Adam and Arlene Marcukaitis

Called home, October 19, 2019

Terry is survived by his wonderful wife, Edna of 50 years, his brother Dan and Ruth Marcukaitis of Monee, and his children, Troy and Gail Marcukaitis, of Mississippi, Mike and Sandie Marcukaitis of Peotone, Brad and...

Oct 2, 2019

Victor L. Luehrs, age 62, of Manteno, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born on June 30, 1957 in Harvey, IL, the son of Ralph W. and Lorraine B. (Steinhauer) Luehrs, Sr. Victor worked as a butcher for Dominick’s Grocery for over 30 years until retiring and...

Sep 26, 2019

E. Janice Biesterfeld, age 88, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home.

She was born on October 23, 1930 in Marion, IL to Saulie and Marie Webb.  She was employed as a Medical Records Librarian at Manteno Mental Health Center until their closure and then transferred to Shapiro Developmental Health Center from...

Sep 23, 2019

Ann M. Thacker, age 79, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.

She was born on February 29, 1940 in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Otto and Lois (Pulsipher) Schaefer.  She married Bernard E. “Bernie” Thacker on December 6, 1958 in Saybrook, IL.  He passed away on August...

Sep 23, 2019

Franklin D. Brtva, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.  He currently resided in Sevierville, TN but was formerly of Clermont, FL; Diamond, IL; and Peotone, IL where he was born and raised.

He was born on January 30, 1934 in Joliet, IL, the son of Dennis and Viola (Schwiesow)...

Sep 17, 2019

Roscella A. (Pralle) Albers, 99, of Mount Horeb, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb, WI.

She was born January 11, 1920, the daughter of August and Alvina Pralle in Grant Park, IL.  She graduated Peotone High School, class of 1938.  She married Richard H. Albers on October 25, 1941. ...

Sep 13, 2019

Bruce H. Wichtendahl, age 70, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

He was born on November 11, 1948 on the family farm in Peotone, IL, the son of Walter H. and Lucille (Ruhbeck) Wichtendahl.  Bruce grew up working on the family farm and farming always had...

Sep 11, 2019

Martha Ann Burger, age 85, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sept 11, 2019 in Byrdstown, TN.  Martha was born in Shawsville, VA. On August 3, 1934 and was married to and preceded in death by Charles William Burger. They had four children, Charles William Jr. (deceased) and Debra Ann (deceased) survived by Tracey Ann Sulzberger formerly of Peotone, IL and David Alan Burger of Hayesville...

Sep 8, 2019

William Thomas "Bill" Virgl, 51, of College Station, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. His children will host a casual time of gathering at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home from 4-7 pm with a Memory Sharing Ceremony to begin at 6 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Sports jerseys/attire are encouraged. Bill was born on January 20, 1968, in Chicago...

Sep 1, 2019

Willard H. Meier, age 84, of Gilman, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

He was born on March 7, 1935 at home in Will Township, the son of Emil and Myrtle (Priebe) Meier.  He was a retired life-long farmer who liked Farmall Tractors and enjoyed raising...

Sep 1, 2019

Kenneth J. Garst, age 58, of Peotone, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

He was born on June 13, 1961 in Chicago.  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park where he served as the organist and choir director for the past 11 years.  He...

Aug 30, 2019

Neta Louise Breitwieser Luther, age 77, long-time resident of Peotone, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2019, surrounded by family at her daughters home in Saint Anne, Illinois. Neta is survived by her loving daughters; Deborah LoPresti (Steve DeGroot), Dawn (Mike) Vallrugo , Diana (Jim) Hardy, her six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Neta also has 3 sisters; Janet...