OBITUARIES

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;...

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy L. Reilly

Nee: Kirkham

Age 85, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her three children Michael (Kathleen) Geraghty, Debbie Halweg and Danny (Sue) Reilly; known as “Nonnie” to grandchildren Shannon Halweg, Molly (John) Thompson, Bill Reilly, Colleen Geraghty, Sean Reilly and Tyler Halweg; one great granddaughter Charlotte Marie Thompson; one sister...

Oct 14, 2021

Pauline L. Neef

Nee: Smith

Age 65, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her three children Shawn (Leonor) Smith, Eric (Judy) Smith and Natalie (Juan) Ramirez; grandchildren Ryan Lukas Konjevich and Juan Ramirez Jr.; one sister Eileen Hosang; one brother Alan (Cher) Smith; sister-in-law Babe Smith  Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Alva...

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Mae Vocu (Nee Moody)

Born on February 1, 1935, called home to be with her Lord on October 1, 2021.

Survived by her adoring husband of 66 years, James Vocu, Sr. and all 5 of her beloved children:  James Vocu, Jr. (Kathy), Cheryl Bales (Doug), Dennis Vocu (Brenda), John Vocu (Debbie) and Donna Struthers (Bill). She will be forever...

Sep 29, 2021

Wendy Cooper Reeves, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away, after a lengthy health battle, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Amita St Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 70 years.

Wendy is survived by her husband of 22 years, Kevin Reeves, her brother David Cooper (Linda), sister-in-law Virginia Harrison, nephews, Paul Cooper (Julie), Dana...

Sep 27, 2021

Donna J. Nelson

Nee: Ternik

Age  79,  passed away peacefully, Monday, September 27, 2021  with family by her side.

Survived by one son Mark Nelson; two daughters Kimberly (David) Gore and Jennifer (Donald) Smith; grandchildren Christopher, James and Matthew Gore, Allison and Oliver Smith; brother Louis (Carol) Ternik.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 23, 2021

James E. “PeeWee” Sealy

Age 70, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his wife Margaret J. “Peg” (Bracken) Sealy; two sons Matthew and Kevin Sealy; brother Patrick (Carol) Sealy; sister Donna Shepard; niece Nikki Starbuck and great niece Norah Jo Starbuck.

Preceded in death by his father Edward M. Sealy; mother Helen...