Alice Carole Shenk
Aug 12, 2023
Alice Carole (Burmaster) Shenk, age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 12, 1940, at home in Symerton, IL, the daughter of John Dean Burmaster and Mabel I. (Beaver) Burmaster-Barkow. She married Clarence R. “Randy” Shenk Jr. on January 16, 1960 in...
Donald T. Karas Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Donald T. Karas Sr., age 77, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Citadel of Kankakee.
He was born on March 29, 1946, in Chicago, the son of John and Elizabeth “Lotti” Karas. He married Judith (Kurtz) Karas on November 4, 1981. She passed away on October 6, 2022. Donald was a United States...
Pauline (Judge) Keller
Aug 2, 2023
Pauline (Judge) Keller, age 88, of Minooka, IL, formerly of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Alden Estates in Shorewood, IL.
She was born on January 27, 1935, in Scottsboro, AL, the daughter of Walter and Mary (King) Judge. She married Edward Donald Keller on March 14, 1953, in Rossville, GA. He preceded...
James "Jim" A. Petreikis
Jul 25, 2023
James “Jim” A. Petreikis, Sr., age 79, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL.
He was born on May 18, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph Petreikis, Sr. and Sophie (Baranauskas) Petreikis. Jim, a Peotone resident for over 60 years, graduated from PHS in 1962. After school,...
Kathleen A. Wojciechowski
Jul 17, 2023
Kathleen A. Wojciechowski, longtime resident of Peotone, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday July 17, 2023 at the age of 74.
Kathy was born on October 16, 1948 in Crete, IL, the daughter of Charles and Norma Yates. For the past 45 years, she enjoyed living on the farm with her husband, Butch, raising her children,...
Paul W. Johnson
Jul 11, 2023
Paul W. Johnson, age 83, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.
He was born on June 19, 1940 in Sterling, IL, the son of Claude and Bernice (McKenzie) Johnson. Paul grew up in Tampico, IL and graduated from Tampico High School. He then earned his bachelor’s degree at...
James "Jimmy" J. Thatcher
Jul 6, 2023
James J. “Jimmy” Thatcher, age 60, a lifelong resident of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
He was born on August 6, 1962, in Blue Island, IL, the son of John J. and Myra (Eylander) Thatcher. He was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1980. Jimmy worked as a self-employed...
Lionel L. Brashares
Jun 11, 2023
Lionel L. Brashares, age 65, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.
He was born on November 26, 1957, in Chicago, IL. Lionel was a United States Navy Veteran. He married Frances L. Dutton on May 12, 1979, in Markham, IL. He enjoyed sports and was a passionate official for softball and...
Toni G. (Harms) Younker
May 29, 2023
Toni G. (Harms) Younker, age 70, of Manhattan, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home.
She was born on July 6, 1952, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Allan and Donna (Ryan) Harms. Toni was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 1970. She worked as a critical care nurse at...
Harry J. Helfrich
May 27, 2023
Harry J. Helfrich, age 77, of Henderson, NV; formerly of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, following a sudden illness. A memorial visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. with a memorial service being held at 4:00 p.m.
Harry was born on January 28,...
Ruth Jean Fretts
May 18, 2023
Ruth Jean Fretts passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Michigan City, IN at the age of 96 after a life well lived.
Ruth, formerly of Monee and Steger, was born on July 15, 1926, in Yankton, SD to the late Harry and Ethel Heins.
She is survived by 4 children; Beverly (David) Reynolds, James...
Tina M. Blogg-Daly
May 9, 2023
Tina Marie Blogg-Daly, age 50, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
She was born on September 17, 1972, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Lawrence “Larry” and Corliss “Corky” (Lingo) Blogg. She enjoyed gardening and being by the beach. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
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Mary Lou Bucher
May 8, 2023
Mary Lou Bucher, age 81, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Mokena, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee.
She was born on January 9, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Catherine (Frank) Braun. She married Raymond Bucher on June 15, 1963, in Chicago. He passed away on February...
Nancy K. Brezine
May 7, 2023
Nancy K. (nee Viall) Brezine, age 76, of Richton Park, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 7, 2023, with her family by her side.
Nancy was born on September 15, 1946, in Belle Plaine, IA, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Imogene K. Viall. She was...
Thomas Goleski
May 5, 2023
Thomas Goleski, age 73, of Peotone, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee following a sudden illness.
He was born on September 2, 1949, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Paul and Mildred (Simmons) Goleski. Tom married Nadene Vetter on May 7, 1994, in Beecher, IL. He worked for...
Marjorie L. Hack
May 4, 2023
Marjorie L. Hack, age 94, of Rural Peotone, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born on August 31, 1928, in Peotone, IL, the daughter of Walter and Gladys (Krohn) Schroeder. Marjorie graduated from Grant Park High School in Grant Park, IL. She married Ronald J. Hack on January 16,...
Franklin L. Healy
Apr 25, 2023
Frank L. Healy, 81 of Peotone, Illinois, sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 25th at home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on November 29, 1941, to Walter and Nathalie Healy of Norris City, Illinois.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Farmer.
He is survived by his...
Ronnie R. Callaway
Apr 23, 2023
Ronnie R. Callaway, age 75, of Peotone, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 21, 1947, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Al and Patricia (Day) Callaway. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a 50-year member of the Peotone American Legion Post...
Janet L. Matthews
Apr 14, 2023
Janet L. Matthews, age 60, of Elwood; formerly of Peotone; passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2023, at her home.
She was born on December 12, 1962, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Othiel C. and Madge Marie (Clark) Matthews. She was born and raised in Harvey, IL. Janet worked for Peotone Community 207U School District...
Lucille Emma Schroeder
Apr 11, 2023
Lucille Emma Schroeder, age 101, of Mokena, formerly of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Lucille was born on March 12, 1922, in Green Garden Township, IL, the daughter of Phillip and Lydia (Bauer) Seggebruch. She married Lloyd C. Schroeder on April 25, 1942, at Immanuel United Church of Christ...
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