OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2022

Clifford Scholp Sr.

Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Timbers of Shorewood. Survived by two children Catherine R. (Gary) Cherry and Clifford (Cynthia) Scholp Jr.; grandchildren Christina (Andy) Clark, Steven Cherry, Austin and Noah Scholp; great grandchildren Simon and Elliot Clark and one brother Earl Wayne Scholp. Preceded in death by his wife Mary A. (Lucenta)...

Dec 31, 2021

Darrell Robert Gierich, born to the late Bob and Babe (Clara) Gierich March 4, 1956 in Joliet, passed 12/31/21 peacefully in his sleep with family by his side following a year-long battle with colon cancer.

Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Pam (Cook) Gierich, 3 children, 7 grandchildren; Jeremy (Stephanie) Gierich; Grace, Evelyn, Benjamin and Clara. Jessica (Nathan)...

Dec 30, 2021

Alfredo Morales

Age 52, passed away December 30, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Preceded in death by his father Pablo Morales (2018) He is survived by his mother María Alicia Morales. 6 siblings Silvia (Juan) Zamudio, Elvia (Alejandro) Rivera, Ruben Morales, Marina Morales, Pablo (Nichole) Morales Jr., and Araseli (José Luis) Paramo. His Daughter Blanca Lluvia Morales, grandchildren...

Dec 28, 2021

John Patrick Rohan, Jr

Born: May 30th, 1950 Died: December 28th, 2021 John Patrick Rohan Jr passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth (Leddy) Rohan and loving children: Julia Marie Rohan (Mark Vanderhoff), and Daniel Gabriel Rohan (Melissa Meyers). John also is survived by his four precious grandchildren:...

Dec 23, 2021

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Dec 20, 2021

Ralph G. McDonald

Age 90, passed away Monday December 20, 2021 at River Crossing Care Center. Survived by his four children Karen (John) Pena, Fern Hensley, Ralph McDonald and Ron McDonald; grandchildren Sarah (Jesse) Davis, Melissa Lopez and Jake Pena; great grandchildren Alexis (Cole) Rodriguez, Jasmine and Jayden Reyes. One sister Shirley Hintzsche. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded...

Dec 15, 2021

Jack J. Wooldridge, 83 passed away Wednesday, December 15,2021 at the Harbor Chase Senior Community in Plainfield, IL. He was born December 1, 1938 in Mattoon IL. The son of Robert and Josephine Wooldridge, he graduated from Pana High School in 1957 and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. After serving in the United States Army/Reserves, he started his...

Dec 11, 2021

Kenneth Michael Kowall (Ken), 88, of Joliet, IL, passed away at home peacefully on December 11, 2021, with his family by his side. Ken was a Joliet-boy, born and raised. Devoted to his wife Jeanne and their three children.

He married Jeanne Matkovic on June 18, 1955, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Joliet IL, where they began building a...

Dec 7, 2021

Robert M. Pasdertz IV

Age 35, passed away Tuesday December 7, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his mother Geneva (Henry) Schultz; father Robert M. Pasdertz III; son Zachary Pasdertz; siblings Eddie Barto, Nichole Tsagaris and Maria Jones; paternal grandfather Robert M. Pasdertz JR. Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents...

Dec 1, 2021

Ray D. Dilday

Age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at LIghtways Hospice Home. Survived by his wife Irma A. (Rahlfs) Dilday; two sons Les (Pam) Dilday and Mark (Kathleen) Dilday; grandchildren Kelsey, Cailin, Allyson and Hanna Dilday. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Mary Dilday; one sister Alice Eggemeyer and...

Dec 1, 2021

Carol J. LaMonte

Age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Survived by her children Carla (Anthony) Terrell, Cara (Chip) Adler and Christopher (Ernestina) LaMonte; grandchildren Brittany Terrell, Jordyn (Christopher) Garavaglia, A.J. Terrell, Taylor (Paul Douglas) Adler, Carl (Briana) Terrell, Melissa Aguirre, Alicia (Michael Alvarado) LaMonte, Isabella LaMonte and Christinia LaMonte; two great grandchildren. Preceded...

Nov 23, 2021

Joseph D. Kelly

Age 84, passed away into the Lord’s arms peacefully at home Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Survived by two sons Donald (Sandy) Kelly and Dennis (Jamie) Kelly; grandchildren April (Ben) Marlowe, Kevin, Ryan (Jiaying), Matthew and Hannah Kelly; great grandchildren Noah and Ella Marlowe; wife Theresa Kelly; one brother James Kelly. Preceded in death by his first wife...

Nov 20, 2021

Daniel Patrick Lynch, 39, of Joliet IL passed away in his home, on Saturday November 20, 2021.

He was born to Marion (Warren) Lynch and Daniel Lynch on August 12th, 1982 in Chicago, IL. Dan was a loving father to Aubrey and Sonny, they were his pride and joy. He loved to spend time with them and watching them grow...

Nov 19, 2021

Lorraine Moody

Nee: Nielsen Age 88, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Survived by one daughter Sandy (Leonard) Link; sons Thomas (Marcy) Moody, Edward (Wendy) Moody and John (Colleen) Moody; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother Andrew (Karen) Nielsen; sister-in-law Jeanie Nielsen. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death...

Nov 18, 2021

Elton C.. Johnson

Age 56, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Survived by his father Elton C. (Genny) Johnson; mother Sharon (John) Baki; six sisters Lori McGrath, Lynn Rae Johnson-Fielder, Jennifer Baki, Cathy Baki, Janika Alling and Janina Baki; Fiancé Mary Lindow. Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Elton was a delivery driver for Bearing...

Nov 8, 2021

Mary Susan “Sue” Levandowski

Nee: Ferro

Age 71, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her children Lynda Wingerter and Scott (Amy) Larkin; grandchildren Dillon, Nicholas, Alexandria, Marissa, Grace and Zach; great grandchildren Kaci and Tatum; one sister Carol (Larry) Brown; brother Chuck (Kelly) Ferro and sister-in-law Maureen (Gene)...

Nov 2, 2021

Liduvina Vivanco (nee Páramo) Age 70. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 2, 2021. She is survived by her children, Carlos (Sarah), Elizabeth, Rosita (James), Gloria (John) Vivanco; grandchildren, Carlos Jr., Diego, Lily, Emilio and Luna Vivanco; her mother, Rosa Páramo; four brothers, Gumaro (María), Armando (Tracy), Sergio (Cindy) and Alex (Julie) Páramo; three...

Nov 1, 2021

Thomas H. Smith, age 92 of Wilmington passed away peacefully at home with his beloved and devoted Son by his side after a long and Blessed Life on Monday, November 1, 2021 on All Saints Day.

A Devoted Catholic, Tommy Baby, as he was nicknamed by his school classmates, was born on September 13th, 1929 to Herbert and Elizabeth F....

Oct 23, 2021

Jesse Lewis Formhals

Born-7/12/1933

Died-10/23/2021

Survived by his wife of 63 years Gloria (Girardo) Formhals; Son Joe Formhals (Ann Santoro); Daughter Mary C Vogel (Clarence); Grandchildren  Nicole Formhals (Kendrick Davis),,Emma Vogel,,Kate Formhals, Tim Formhals ; Sister-in-law Barbara (Girardo) Gustafson; Cousin Judith Roe of Bloomington, IL; Niece Laurie Apple of South Dakota.

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Oct 16, 2021

Peter Foster Pell, age 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Plainfield, IL on Saturday October 16, 2021. He was surround by his wife, daughter, and special friends, Beth Balanik Wade, who helped care for Peter, and Steve Simpson.

Survived by his loving wife Jennifer (Brozek) Pell; daughter Lauren Elise Pell; father Timothy (Joanne) Pell; mother Jennie (Frank) Marack;...