OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2023

 

Francis Marion (Frank the Tank, Paco, Sodfather, World Champion) Grimes, Jr. III    September 13, 1946 - April 15, 2023Francis Marion Grimes, Jr (Frank) from Morris, IL went into an eternal rest on April 15, 2023 at the age of 76. Frank was born on September 13, 1946 in Harvey, IL.He served in the US Air Force for 4...

Apr 6, 2023

Beverley SieversBorn: June 13, 1941 in Chicago Heights, ILDied: April 6, 2023 in New Lenox, ILBeverley (Cordes) Sievers passed away peacefully after a brief illness.She was employed by AT&T for 31 years as a manager.Preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and her parents, Harold and Eleanor Cordes.Survived by daughter Brenda of Minooka; son, Dr. James (Deborah) Sievers of Aurora;...

Apr 4, 2023

 

Mary K. Lindow

Nee: Gurnitz

 

Age 51, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Christ Hospital.

 Survived by her two children Misty Lindow (Dylan) and Ryan Lindow;  grandchildren Aaliyah, Amiyah, Amaree, Azariah, Dylan Jr., and Ryan Jr.; sisters Debbie Richardson, Theresa (James) Woodhall, Susan (John) Curry and Tonya (Justin) Emmert; former husband Edwin Lindow.  Numerous nieces, nephews and...

Mar 29, 2023

Robert F. Canada

Age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home.

Survived by his wife Tinia A. Canada; children Brian Mayer, Stephen Canada, Kathy Schorzman and Bob Canada; siblings Richard Canada, Gloria Shuping and Gale Firkins.

Preceded in death by his parents John F.  and Doris I. (Snider) Canada; one son Gary Mayer; siblings Virginia Ward, Karen...

Mar 21, 2023

 

Claire V. Simonic

Nee: Connor

 

Age 96, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Northwestern Kiswaukee Hospital, DeKalb, IL.

 Survived by her son and daughter-in-law Martin E. and Mary M. (Kijowski) Simonic; one daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and James Brown; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

 Preceded in death by her husband Edward...

Mar 17, 2023

George L. Muthart

Age 71, passed away suddenly, Friday March 17, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, IL.

Survived by his children George (Rayell) Muthart Jr., Vivian Black, Shaun Muthart, Donald (Jessica) Muthart, Ashley (Brett) Burke, Alyssa (Veronica) Arreguin; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; two sisters Ginger Davison and Phyllis (Bob) Duranceau; two brothers Jim (Denise) Muthart...

Mar 5, 2023

 

Mitchell "Mitch" Alan Dean passed away suddenly on the morning of March 5, 2023 in Atlanta, Ga.   He was born in Joliet on May 14, 1989.  Mitch was employed as a Project Manager for Contract Hardware.  He was a free spirit who loved with his whole heart.  Mitch could light up the room with his smile.  He enjoyed gaming with...

Mar 4, 2023

 

  Jean Phylis Dean, nee Salisbury age 92, passed away quietly at home on March 4th, 2023 after a brief illness.  Jean is survived by three sons, Mark Jeffrey Dean (Kathleen), Paul Edward Dean, and James Allen Dean (Brittany), and by granddaughters Angela Marie Dean, Amber Louise Dean, grandsons Jacob John Dean (Jeanette Tran-Dean), Mitchell Dean, Joshua Paul Dean,...

Mar 1, 2023

 

Elizabeth E. Kosinski “Liz” nee Brown, 84, of Joliet passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Kosinski and Susan Esparza; and 1 son Walter (Deborah); 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Penny Joye (James) Daniels; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Kosinski (2004); one brother Pete;...

Feb 24, 2023

 

Robert Patrick Brophy March 5, 1964 - February 24, 2023 Rob passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 24, 2023, at his home in Mesa, Arizona.  Rob was born in Joliet, IL on March 5, 1964 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was the 4th child, and third son, of Beverly Ann (Burns) and...

Feb 23, 2023

 

Richard Thomas Mansell Jr.

 

Age 62, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Hinsdale Hospital.

Survived by his wife Laura (Stoddard) Mansell; mother Rosealie Mansell; two brothers Kenneth Scott (Kathy) and Michael J. (Michelle) Mansell; Nieces and nephews Bobby(Samantha) Mansell Jr., Angela Workman, Rachel Mansell, and Max(Rinda) Mansell; In-laws Dan and Nancy Stoddard; brother-in-law Ryan (Jen) Stoddard.  Several...

Feb 21, 2023

Feb 17, 2023

 

 

Robert L. Graves Sr.

Age 76,   passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital.

 

Survived by His wife Cynthia (Kapella) Graves; three daughters Edie (Joe) Reyna, Becky (Carol) Graves and Patricia (Ray) Harris; one son Bobby (Vicky) Graves Jr.; grandchildren Michael, Eddie, Alyssa, Veronica, Steven, Stephanie, Dakota, Ciera, and Bailey; numerous great grandchildren; siblings Judith...

Feb 15, 2023

 

Natalie E. Swearingen

Nee: Coci

 

Age 90, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.  Born in Chicago, IL.  Graduated from Bowen High School and Chicago Teachers College.  She was a P.E. teacher at the Chicago Public Schools and St. Cajetan.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Swearingen; parents John and Ann Coci; a daughter...

Feb 12, 2023

 

Ronnie P Rudoloh

Sunrise: December 16, 1941- Sunset: February 11, 2023

The Life of Ronnie P Rudolph began on December 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Ronnie was the younger of two brothers born to Evelyn Coates and S. Rudolph. Growing up, Ronnie was raised primarily by his mother and grandmother. He lived most of his formative years in Chicago,...

Feb 12, 2023

 

Faithe K. Conley

Age 15, passed away suddenly on Sunday February 12, 2023 at her home.

Survived by her mother Pam (Jerry) Barga; father Jeffery (Jennifer) Conley; brothers David and Shawn Barga, Justin and Jacob Conley; one sister Adan Conley.   Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Preceded in death by one brother Matthew Barga and grandparents.

Born in Joliet, a...

Feb 8, 2023

 

Alberta (Nowack) Dixon was born in Pana, IL on May 9th, 1922, and passed away peacefully with her sons at her side on February 8th, 2023 at the home she and her husband built in Joliet over 50 years ago.  Alberta left Pana in 1940 to attend Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.  She left school to live in Chicago...

Feb 2, 2023

 

Beverly J. Phillips

Nee Gardner

 

Age 91, passed away Thursday February 2, 2023 at Willow Falls Senior Living in Crest Hill.

Survived by her two daughters Susan Colwell and Diane Harvey; grandchildren Sarah (Zack) Siwinski, Michael Colwell, Erin (Matthew) Albert, Chris (Danielle) Harvey; four great grandchildren.   Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Feb 1, 2023

 

Rose M McCowan (née Edmonds)

 

Age 79. Passed away unexpectedly at her home in New Lenox, IL on Wednesday February 1, 2023. 

 

Born in Joliet, IL on August 30, 1943 to the late William “Foley” and Grace (Arnett) Edmonds.

 

Rose graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1961. She was very active in the reunion committee...

Feb 1, 2023

 

Santos Chávez, age 97, of Grant Park, IL passed peacefully on February 1, 2023 in Joliet, IL.

 

He was born on June 9, 1925 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of the late Bibiano Chávez and Maclovia Viramontes.  He lived most of his life in La Macauta and Corral de Piedra near Jalpa, Zacatecas.  There, he met his wife,...