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Edward Lee
2025
Edward Lee, 69, of Spokane, WA, formerly of Madison, IN, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on November 24, 1955, in Madison, Ed lived a life marked by strength, intelligence, adventure, and a deep love for his family and the world around him. A visionary entrepreneur, Ed built a small business from the...
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Sharon Mann
1956 - 2025
Sharon A. Mann, age 69, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born January 8, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Ezra & Lorena (Lambert) Marquie. Sharon was a former employee working in food service supporting the students at Olivet Nazarene University....
Charles BACHMAN
Charles Roger Bachman, 94, of Garden Grove, CA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. Charles was born on February 28, 1930, in Kankakee, Illinois to Fred and Idaline (Meyer) Bachman. He graduated from Kankakee High school in 1948. In 1951 he married Henrietta Johanna Kuhlman. He served in the U.S. Air Force...
Henrietta Kuhlman Bachman
2020
Henrietta "Jo" Johanna (Kuhlman) Bachman of Garden Grove, CA, passed away September 28, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born in Gilman, Illinois on October 2, 1932 to Ed and Almuth (Hibbler) Kuhlman of Ashkum, Illinois. She attended Plato (1 room) elementary school and gradua†ed from Kankakee High School in 1949....
Irene Jensen
Irene M. Jensen, age 78, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Villas of Herscher. She was born November 26, 1946 in Kankakee, the daughter of Edward & Arlene (Berns) Devine. Irene married Dr. Danny J. Jensen on August 11, 1973 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2014. Irene was a...
Rose Johnston
1951 - 2025
Rose Mary Johnston of Manteno, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by love. Born June 29, 1951, in Joliet, she spent most of her life in Manteno, where she raised her family, tended her flower garden, and always had a Diet Mountain Dew within reach. Rose was known for her brand of humor,...
Rebecca Elam
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Elam, age 72, passed away on June 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. A beloved sister, daughter, and the fun-loving "Aunt Becky" to many, she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unshakable strength. Born on May 11, 1953, to Warden and Ruth (Milk) Elam,...
Judith Ponton
Judith A. Ponton, age 85, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home. The daughter of J. Clyde and Elsie Byram, she was born May 16, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She married Kenneth Ponton on December 20, 1968. Judith "Judy" received a master's degree from Eastern Illinois University. She was...
Michael Koomar
Michael Paul Koomar passed away at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee on June 5, 2025, after prolonged illnesses. A graduate of Peotone High School Class of 1971, he was a fierce opponent when competing on the wrestling team. Mike went on to earn a degree from Western Illinois University, School of Business in 1975. He...
Jay Martiin
Jay Alan Martin, age 85, of Bradley, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Heritage Village in Kankakee. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Kankakee, the son of Homer Ogle and Nelda (Pombert) Martin. Jay married Marylin Baron on June 20, 1959 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee. Jay met his...
James Anderson
1954 - 2025
James "Jim" Allen Anderson, 70, of Kankakee, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 4, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1954 in Kankakee, IL to Duane and Veronica Anderson. He graduated from Eastridge High School in 1972, where he was a member of the Eastridge Chamber Choir honored with...
Richard Corsaro
Richard C. Corsaro, age 74, of Essex, passed away June 3rd, 2025. He was born on January 6th, 1951, in Kankakee, the son of Threestine and Florence (Lanoue) Corsano. Richard married Barbara Ravens on May 21st, 1971 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Kankakee. Richard was a cement finisher for Union Local 79 for 42 years...
Mrs Anita Marcotte
1927 - 2025
Anita Marie (Fritz) Marcotte, 97 years old, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday morning, March 14th, 2025. Anita was born to Paul and Susan Fritz on their farm, June 24, 1927, in Herscher, Ill. She graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kankakee, Il June 1948 after completing her Diploma...
James 'Jim' Lackey
James "Jim" William Lackey peacefully departed this world on June 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. Jim was born to Harley and Majorie Lackey on January 13, 1941, in Parma, Missouri, in a house that was later described as two sheds pulled together. He was the oldest of 7 children, and after several moves, the family...
Robert Granger
They say you can't fill another man's shoes! A truer statement was never said in reference to Robert "Bob" Granger. He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after spending his golden years suffering from dementia. He entered this world on February 8, 1947 to Robert L. and...
Joan Wehrle
Joan Wehrle, 61, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:43 A.M. Monday, June 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL. She was born August 9, 1963, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Nicolene (Raimondo) Wehrle. They survive in Bourbonnais, IL. Joan is also survived by her four...
Denise Tutt-O'Brien
Denise M. Tutt-O'Brien, age 69 of Bradley, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. She spent her final happy retirement years at her home in Bradley. She was born March 3, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Charles and Catherine L. (Boudreau) Tutt. Denise was a retired...
Roberta Maudlin
Roberta Evelyn Maudlin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Watseka, Illinois. She was born on May 3, 1934 in Ridge Farm, Illinois to Howard and Mildred (Emory) Callahan. She was a beloved child, and shared many stories of growing up in a home with three older generations of doting...
Julia Glenn
Julia "Julie" Ann Glenn, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, Virginia, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 69 years old. Born on November 30, 1955, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, Julie was the cherished daughter...
Carol Veronda
1942 - 2025
Carol J. Veronda, age 83, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Bickford House of Bourbonnais. She was born May 23, 1942 in Herscher, the daughter of Eugene & Perdella Legris Denault. Carol married Nick Veronda on April 25, 1987 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Kankakee. She was a Registered...
Leo Salinas
1955 - 2025
Leo G. Salinas, age 69 of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Aperion Care of Wilmington. He was born on December 6, 1955 in Brownsville, TX, the son of Emilio and Angelita (Garcia) Salinas. Leo married Charlene Anders on June 20, 1981 at the Kankakee County Courthouse. Leo worked in logistics for...
Carlos Villarreal
1949 - 2025
Carlos Mario Villarreal, 76, of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away on Thursday, May 29, in Bloomington, IN. Carlos was born on January 8, 1949 in Muzquiz Coahuila, Mexico; the second of eight children of Ramiro Villarreal Molina and Dora Villarreal Ortiz. He enjoyed his early years in Mexico,...
Lolita Broski
1935 - 2025
Lolita Broski, age 89 of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 1, 1935 in Bourbonnais. Lolita married Carl E. Broski on September 7, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death in January of 2002. Lolita was a...
Denise Fitzgibbon
Denise R. Fitzgibbon, age 68, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born September 2, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Mileage & Barbara Smith Cavins. Denise married Robert Fitzgibbon on May 20, 1989 in Aroma Park. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2005. She...
Patricia Price
Patricia "Patti" Price, age 68 of Manteno passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1956, the daughter of Donald and Jeanette (Tunnell) Patrick. Patricia married Randy Price on September 20, 1973 in Lake Village, IN. Patricia was an employee of Baker and Taylor for 31 years. She...
Lucille Bass
Lucille A. Bass, age 92 of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Lucille and her husband John were long-time residents of St. Anne, IL and active in St. Anne Catholic Church prior to relocating to Tunnel Hill, GA in 1985. Since John's passing in 1989, Lucille...
Donald Netzel
Don E. Netzel, 93, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, following a short illness. Born on October 7, 1931, in Kankakee, IL, Don lived a long and full life devoted to family and community. Don was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Mylor) Netzel, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. He is...
Ronald Young
Ronald A. Young, 92, of St. Anne, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home. He was born February 15, 1933, in Joliet, the son of Russell and Susan (Havens) Young. On June 4, 1955, he married Barbara A. Zolecki in Joliet. They then spent 70 beautiful years together. Ron retired from Illinois Bell after 36 years...
David Sanstrom
David D. Sanstrom, 74, of St. Joseph, IL, died on 5/19/25, 2025, at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL. He was born on January 23, 1951, in Kankakee, IL, the son of David and Laura Lu (nee Dennis) Sanstrom. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; three brothers and sisters-in-law; Jim (Lana)...
Karon Maehl
Karon Sue Maehl, 79, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Applewood Our Home in Lakewood, Colorado. She was the daughter of Aaron R. LaReau and Alberta M. (Greenburg) LaReau. Karon was a 1962 graduate of Kankakee High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and a master's...
Dorothy Smith
Dorothy A. Smith, age 89, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee., Dorothy was born July 25, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of William Kumke and Etta Hansen. Dorothy married Robert Smith on August 14, 1954 in Momence. He preceded her in death on January 25,...
Lula Economos
Lula Economos, age 101 of Bourbonnais, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Riverside Miller Healthcare, Kankakee. She was born August 11, 1923 in Kankakee, the daughter of Sam and Christina (Psarou) Nickols. Lula married Chris Economos in November 1946 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death in 1988. Lula was a...
Thomas Richmond
Thomas Gordon "Tom" "Bottoms" Richmond, age 77, of Bourbonnais passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Tom was born November 15, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Thomas D. & Evelyn (Ward) Richmond. Tom married Linda Shillings on April 19, 1969 at St. Denis Church in Chicago. Tom...
Karen Wood
1961 - 2025
Karen Lynn (Schultz) Wood, 64, was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee January 26, 1961, to John and Eula Schultz. She passed away at La Bella Nursing Home in Clifton, IL on May 28, 2025. She grew up in Kankakee, attended Kankakee schools, and finished at Herscher High School. Karen had various jobs in the area,...
Dale Wesemann
Dale Linda (Atkins) Wesemann, 76, of Danforth, Illinois, died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Dale was born on March 13, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Joan (Darby) and Edward Atkins. Dale was a 1967 graduate of Morristown High School in New Jersey....
Gladys Meyer
Age 82 of Rockville Township, Manteno, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Born June 21, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois, Gladys Margaret was a daughter of Laverne and Alice (Green) Lovell. She was raised in Rockville Township and graduated from Saint Patrick's Catholic High School in...
Carol Hoover
1929 - 2025
Carol M. Hoover, age 95, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born December 24, 1929 in Coon Rapids, IA, the daughter of Freeman & Ruth Nimrod Mingus. Carol married C. Max Hoover on September 29, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1988. She grew up in Coon...
Rheta Norrick
1934 - 2025
Rheta Norrick, 91, of LaGrange, GA and formerly of Kankakee and Watseka passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, GA. Rheta was born on April 14, 1934 in Chicago, the daughter of Samuel and Hazel (Clemans) Ifland. She married Eldon Lowell Norrick on February 3, 1951 in...
Larry Brewster
1944 - 2025
Larry Laemonn Brewster, 80 of Kankakee, IL passed on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Quincy, IL. Visitation will be on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 9 am until the 11 am Funeral Services at the Second Baptist Church, Kankakee. Larry graduated from Eastridge High School in 1962. After graduating from high school, he was...
Frances Norrick
1932 - 2025
Frances M. Norrick, age 92, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home. She was born August 17, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of Raymond & Frances (Mundell) Hafer. Frances married Kenneth Norrick in 1950 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on February 22, 2009, after 59 years of marriage. Frances was...
Joan Collins
Joan L Stark Collins, 90, formerly of Momence, IL died peacefully Friday April 11, 2025 in Chandler AZ. She was born May 17, 1934, the daughter of Joseph A. and Anna Veda Goggins Stark in Kankakee, IL. She attended Bradley HS and graduated from Momence HS. Joan was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed entertaining...
Mary Lou Meents Lynch
Mary Lou Meents Lynch, age 93, of Kankakee passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born July 2, 1932 in Kankakee, the daughter of Ben C. & Margaret (Henerion) Meents. Mary Lou married Robert L. Lynch on August 19, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1993. Mrs....
Judith Zopf
1946 - 2025
Judith Kay Zopf, 79, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed peacefully at 5pm on May 18, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac as a consequence of a full stroke five days before. Judith was born May 13, 1946 in Wing, Illinois to Urban Paul "Boots" Zopf and Velda Loretta Hoke Zopf, following a sister Catherine Ann who was...
Michael Townsend
Michael Townsend of Farmington, Missouri, and formerly of Watseka, Illinois, entered eternal rest on May 18, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, at the age of 89. He was born on September 28, 1935, in Watseka, Illinois, to Richard Townsend and Viola (Wehling) Townsend, both of whom preceded him in death. Michael is...
Donna Montague
1950 - 2025
Donna Montague, age 74, of Bradley, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 22, 1950 in Kankakee, the daughter of Carl and Darlene (Meents) Donaldson. She married Paul Montague on December 20, 1969 in Bradley. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2016. Donna graduated from...
Geraldine 'Geri' Bramer
Geraldine "Geri" A. Bramer, 77, of Momence, IL, died on Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL. She was born on July 31, 1947 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Ellen Meyer Hallberg. She married Gordon A. Bramer on August 24, 1968, in Harvey, IL. He preceded her in death on October...
Wilma Bukowski
Wilma J. Bukowski, 96, of Momence, IL died on Friday, May 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1928, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of William J. and Elmo Legg Haslett. She married Harry E. Bukowski on February 1, 1947, in Momence, IL. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2015. Wilma is survived by...
Gary Jordan
Gary J. Jordan, age 79 of Manteno, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. He was born March 30, 1946 in Anderson, IN, the son of James and Betty (Lawler) Jordan. Gary married LaVerne Lanting on August 23, 1969 in DeMotte, IN. Gary was an avid farmer. He graduated from Purdue...
Ronald VanDerryt
Ronald VanDerryt, age 87, of Bradley, IL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2025. He was born February 3, 1938 in Fairbury, the son of Henry & June (Mosiman) VanDerryt. He was later raised by his mother and stepfather, Wilifred Fuoss. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army from...
Fred Laue
Fred A. Laue, 88, of Momence, IL, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Arc of Bradley in Bradley, IL. He was born on June 24, 1936, in Riverdale, IL, the son of Fred and Myrtle Wilkens Laue. He is survived by his three children, Teri and Jim Maurer of St. John, IN, Steven Laue of Lake Village, IN, and Eric Laue...
