Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

 

George “Barrie” Tyler of Monee, Illinois passed away on the morning of January 2nd, 2023. He reached a golden age of 85. Barrie is survived by his wife, Sheila (Green) Tyler, 2 daughters Kathryn (Tyler) Ball (Daniel Ball) and Sally (Tyler) Oakes (Tim Oakes) and 2 grandsons, Charlie Oakes and Jamie Oakes.

 

Barrie was born on January 7,...

Dec 28, 2022

 

          Eileen J. Eschbach, age 71, of Jensen Beach, FL, formerly of Green Garden, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

     She was born on August 3, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Robert and Annette (Crozier) McMahon.  She married Joseph Lee Eschbach on December 12, 1970, in...

Dec 18, 2022

 

     Marvin E. Becker, age 91, formerly of Gilman and Peotone, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Heartis Assisted Living in Orland Park, IL.

     He was born on November 26, 1931, in Beecher, IL, the son of George Sr. and Elizabeth (Stolzenbach) Becker.  Marvin was a United States Army Veteran serving from July 16, 1952, to...

Dec 15, 2022

 

     Charlotte I. (Geuther) McDermand, age 94, of Andres, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home.

     She was born on January 21, 1928, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Laura (Hansen) Geuther.  She married James S. McDermand on August 18, 1951, in Joliet, IL.  He preceded her in death on September 28,...

Nov 29, 2022

 

   Sharon Louise (Hopkins) Blazevich, 82, of Monee, IL,  formally of Roseland, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields, IL.

     She was born on January 16, 1940, in Chicago, IL. Sharon was the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude Anne (Duffy) Hopkins.   

     Sharon married John P. Blazevich on August 4, 1984,...

Nov 21, 2022

 

Aretta Lettie (Wendell) Olson, born May 25th, 1930, passed away peacefully on November 21st, 2022 in Bradley, IL. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Arens of Chicago, her second husband, Eugene Olson of Northlake, and three of her four children, Dennis Arens, Paulette Lux, and Kevin Arens. Her oldest son, Paul Arens, a disabled Vietnam...

Nov 13, 2022

 

     Frank R. Bishop, age 99, of Monee, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Beecher Nursing and Rehab Center in Beecher. 

     He was born on July 6, 1923, in Hazel Crest, IL, the son of John Cordeau and Ida Mary (Hatwig) Bishop.  Frank married Gloria Buchmeier on February 9, 1946, in Chicago.  They had two sons...

Nov 9, 2022

 

     Mary E. Harmening, age 79, formerly of Monee, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Rensselaer, IN. 

     She was born on December 7, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of George Arthur and Marguerite Louise (Lindsay) Rogers.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee.  She enjoyed spending...

Nov 9, 2022

 

 

    Terry A. Lalumendre, age 80, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, IL.

     He was born on October 6, 1942 in Joliet, IL, the son of Dennis L. Lalumendre and Ruth M. (Richmond) Lalumendre-Baker.  Terry belonged to Local 5 Laborers’ Union.  He was a member of...

Oct 29, 2022

 

     Evan D. Roberts, age 92, of Peotone, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

     He was born on May 4, 1930, in Gardner, IL, the son of Beulah and Dale N. Roberts who have preceded him in death.

     Evan had a law practice in Peotone from 1975 to the present as well...

Oct 14, 2022

 

William “Bill” E. Wessman, age 60, of Peotone, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022.

     He was born on January 14, 1962, in Harvey, IL, the son of Edwin and Karen (Lillyquist) Wessman.  Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, and riding his motorcycle.  He was loved by his family and had numerous friends...

Sep 21, 2022

 

Michele Lynn (Strubhar) Janney, age 59, of Manteno, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

 

She was born on August 24, 1963, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Evelyn “Pat” (Hardy) Strubhar.  She married Garry B. Janney on November 23, 1985 in Wilton Center.  He preceded her in death on January 18, 2020. ...

Sep 16, 2022

 

Maxine Jane Dillner, age 92, of Peotone, formerly of Lansing, IL and Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beecher, IL.

 

She was born on April 5, 1930, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel Cotner.  She married Robert E. Dillner on August 2, 1947, in...

Sep 11, 2022

 

 

      Irma P. Dralle, age 90, of Peotone, IL and Naples, FL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

     She was born on July 22, 1932, in Manteno, IL, the daughter of Carl and Thelma (Alstott) Payne.  She married David L. Dralle, Sr. on June 11, 1950, in Manteno. ...

Aug 25, 2022

 

       Jonathan Lee Gallaway, age 29, of Rockford, formerly of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022. 

     He was born on July 10, 1993, in Joliet, IL, the beloved son of Sean and Vicky (Bettenhausen) Gallaway.  Jonathan was a graduate of Lincoln Way Central High School, class of 2011.  He was confirmed at Good...

Aug 15, 2022

 

Elaine Voigt Nadler, age 93, of Peotone, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15 at the Riverside Senior Community in Bourbonnais.  She was born March 19, 1929, the daughter of Velna (nee Schlottman) and William Voigt. She spent her youth in Monee, Illinois and met the love of her life, James Nadler, at a dance in Monee.  At the...

Aug 9, 2022

 

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gloria Lynn (Rose) Barrios, age 74, our loving mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched.  She left us while sleeping peacefully on August 9 2022. She was born in Lansing, IL on October 27, 1948 the daughter of Ethel Rose.  She was preceded in death by her loving...

Aug 2, 2022

 

Austin Leyden, 92, returned Home on Tuesday August 2, 2022. He was surrounded by those who loved him, and passed away peacefully at his residence in Palos Hills, IL. 

Austin was born on January 19, 1930 in Liscannor, Co Clare Ireland. He was the First born of 12, to his parents, Ann Devitt Leyden and John Leyden. Austin was...

Jul 9, 2022

Debbie gained her wings and rejoined Jesus and her heavenly family on July 9, 2022 after a long battle with small cell lung cancer. She was 61 years old. Debbie is the mother of 8 wonderful children. However, many people considered Deb to be a mother figure in their life!

It would be wrong to say that Debbie lost her battle...

Jul 4, 2022

John Wayne Keith, Sr., age 71, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 4, 2022.

He was born on August 18, 1950 in Harvey, IL, the son of John R. Keith Jr. and Virginia (Krantz) Keith.  As a little boy, he attended the Free Methodist Church in Harvey where he met Linda C....