Obituaries

Jan 11, 2014

January 11, 2014

Vernette (Rosenbrock) Gunderson, age 98, of South Holland, IL, formerly of Hazel Crest, IL, passed away January 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Waldo Gunderson; loving mother of Daniel (Sharon) Gunderson; cherished grandmother of two grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Hazel Senesac. Funeral and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's...

Jan 9, 2014

January 9, 2014

P.J. Mudro, 63, of rural Peotone, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Ingall's Hospice in Harvey. Born June 4, 1950, in Hammond, Ind. He worked as the horseman's relations person at Sportsman's Park and also was a mutual clerk and a cowboy who loved his horses. He was a member of the NRA and was of...

Jan 5, 2014

January 5, 2014

Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Coghlan Sr., 77, of Monee, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1936, the son of the late Malachy and Eleanor (Goggin) Coghlan. He was a retired electrician and member of Local 134 I.B.E.W.

He was a US Army Veteran and member of...

Jan 2, 2014

January 2, 2014

Fred F. Johannsen Jr., 49, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

He was born March 8, 1964 in Chicago, the son of the late Fred F. Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Mabry) Johannsen. He is survived by his wife, Melissa (McKenzie) Johannsen who he married...

Dec 23, 2013

December 23, 2013

Nancy Louise Schafer, 78, of Monee, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She was born January 10, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Burrell) Hoffmann. She attended and received a degree from Wright Junior College in Chicago. She worked at LaSalle Bank in Chicago,...

Dec 16, 2013

December 16, 2013

Lorraine Mae Sippel nee Mancke, 94, of Peotone died Monday, December 16, 2013, at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 19 at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, Peotone. Funeral Services will be held from St. John's United Church of Christ, North Peotone on Friday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m.,...

Dec 2, 2013

December 2, 2013

Raymond Albert Lotz, 67, of Manteno, formerly of Green Garden, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at VITAS Hospice of Franciscan St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m....

Nov 26, 2013

November 26, 2013

Alvin H. Mausehund, 87, of Manteno, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Manteno Springs Assisted Living Center in Manteno.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was born April 23, 1926 in Peotone, the son of the late John and Clara (Mankus) Mausehund....

Nov 19, 2013

November 19, 2013

Delores M. Crawford, 80, of Monee, IL, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Metro South Medical Center, Blue Island, IL.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. from the funeral home, Deacon Jim...

Nov 5, 2013

November 5, 2013

Robert Dean Grove, 86, of Westfield, IN, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in Wonder Lake, IL. He was born March 25, 1927 in Orbisonia, PA, the son of the late David and Nellie (Stapes) Grove.

Visitation will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00...

Oct 30, 2013

October 30, 2013

Marilyn Marie (Brtva) Chellios of Kimberling City, MO, formerly of Manhattan, IL and Diamond, IL,passed from this life Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She was born September 15, 1932 in Joliet, IL to Dennis and Viola (Schwiesow) Brtva and grew up in Peotone, IL. Marilyn married Euthemios S. Chellios on October 26, 1952.

She was...

Oct 15, 2013

October 15, 2013

Henry G. "Hank" Vrabel, Age 53, of Drummond, WI, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. He was born November 2, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Rita Vrabel. Hank graduated from Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois. He then attended Moraine Valley Community College in Palos, Illinois...

Oct 10, 2013

October 10, 2013

Marlys Jean Murray, 87, of Peotone, died peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2013 surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone on Monday, October...

Sep 30, 2013

September 30, 2013

MaryAnn Haley, 80, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Monee, IL, died Monday, September 30, 2013 at Banner Garden Hospice House in Mesa, AZ.

Visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Friday, October 4 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 4 at 8:00...

Sep 26, 2013

September 26, 2013

Rudolph F. Belazi, 74, of Rural Peotone, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL.

He was born on November 16, 1938 in Chicago, the son of the late Rudi and Theresa (Novakovich) Belazi. He was a painter, retiring from Oak Forest Hospital after 30 years of employment....

Sep 24, 2013

September 24, 2013

Raymond Walter Brandau, 89, formerly of Rural Manhattan, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Miller Rehabilitation at Sojurn in Kankakee, IL.

He was born May 14, 1924 in Blue Island, IL, the son of the late Walter and Lillie (Bettenhausen) Brandau. He married the late Elaine (Doss) Brandau on June 15, 1947 at the...

Sep 3, 2013

September 3, 2013

Ralph W. Luehrs Sr., age 85, of Manteno, formerly of Harvey and Peotone, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone. Funeral services will...

Aug 26, 2013

August 26, 2013

T. Michael Henley, 64, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Galesburg, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

He was born June 13, 1949 in Jackson, TN, the son of the late James and Nelda (Scott) Henley. He was a retired teacher and principal. He started teaching in 1971 at St....

Aug 24, 2013

August 24, 2013

Velma L. Werner, 88, of Peotone, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. She was born June 2, 1925 in Monee, IL, the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Becker) Siefker. She married the late Milton Werner (Nov. 30, 1987) in Crete, IL on December 7, 1947. She was a...

Aug 8, 2013

August 8, 2013

Paul Alvin Froehner, 63, of rural Peotone, died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at his home. He was born April 16, 1950 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Lloyd A. Froehner (Feb. 8, 2013) and Doris E. (Sjo) Froehner (Aug. 19, 2009). He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the...