OBITUARIES

May 10, 2023

 

Shirley (Mullen) Masters died peacefully in her home on May 10, 2023 at the age of 80 with her family close and her dog, Beamer, by her side. 

On April 3rd, 1943, Shirley Louise Anderson was born in Joliet, Illinois to her parents Mary Lou (Erickson) Anderson and Charles August Anderson.  Shirley is survived by her brother- Don Charles...

May 7, 2023

 

Raymond E. Segerberg

 

Age 60, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

 

Survived by his wife Tamara (Harmon) Segerberg; mother Joan (Weber) Segerberg; two sons Raymond (Lauren) and James Segerberg; five step-children Danielle, Kayla, Christian, Lauren and Ashley; three grandchildren Gage, Zoey and Reed; 10 step-grandchildren Ashley, Eric, Alex, Elizibeth, Noah, Jesiah, Brenden, Logan, Mila...

Apr 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

 

John Kimmel, 76, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on April 25, 2023 at home after a hard fought battle with COPD. He was born on January 25, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents Bob and Hannah (nee Holley) Kimmel. He was the loving husband to Cindy Kimmel for almost 28 years.

 John served in the...

Apr 16, 2023

 

Wayne E. Warning

 

Age 70,  passed away April 16, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Survived by his son Gregory (Jaclene) Warning and granddaughter Stevie Claire Warning; daughter Andrea Warning; one brother Michael (Jeanne) Warning; niece Jessica Warning; Nephew John Hackett and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents Edward C. and Gloria (Connor) Warning; brother James Warning;...

Apr 16, 2023

 

Raymond John Bertino was called home on April 16, 2023, having spent all of his good and full life surrounded by the love of his family.

Ray was born on May 3, 1927 on the family farm in Channahon, the son of Peter and Jennie Bertino. He was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1945. As...

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...