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Gia Rose Brazelton Born September 28, 2020, she went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021. Gia was a bright light and sweet angel, on earth, the short time her mother was blessed to have her. Gia loved music, playing with her toys and big brother, smiling at everyone she met, cuddles with her mommy, and kisses from her big brother. She was already curious about the world around her and had just started giggling. She brought happiness to everyone who met her...

Gia Rose Brazelton Born September 28, 2020, she went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021. Gia was a bright light and sweet angel, on earth, the short time her mother was blessed to...

Shirley Medlin Wilmington

Shirley Ann Medlin Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born June 15, 1936 in Paducah, Kentucky, Shirley was a daughter of T.J. and Annie (Thweatt) Whitby. She was raised and educated in Heath, Kentucky, and graduated from Heath High School. On May 16, 1953, Shirley married Frankie D. Medlin in Corinth, Mississippi. Shirley and her husband founded the Prince of Peace Church in Joliet, where they served their community for 45...

Shirley Ann Medlin Age 84 of Wilmington, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born June 15, 1936 in Paducah, Kentucky, Shirley was a daughter of T.J. and...

Wilfred Neil Hall Braidwood

Wilfred Neil Hall “Neil” Age 84 of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 15, 1936 in Carbon Hill, Neil was the son of Erned and Katie (Starks) Hall. He was raised in Carbon Hill and Braceville, until his family moved to Braidwood where he would graduate from Reed-Custer High School with the Class of 1954. On June 21, 1958 Neil married Adeline Josephine Baber at the Custer Park Baptist Church. He worked on the family farm,...

Wilfred Neil Hall “Neil” Age 84 of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 15, 1936 in Carbon Hill, Neil was the son of Erned and...

Marilyn Mollan Wilmington

Marilyn J. Mollan Age 95 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021. Born November 11, 1925 in Joliet, Illinois, Marilyn Jayne was a daughter of Andy Guy and Ruth Glen (Hocking) Burt. She was raised and educated in Joliet; graduated from Joliet Township High School, and went on to marry James Mollan on May 4, 1944 in the Universalist Unitarian Church in Joliet. Marilyn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, belonged to the Wilmington Garden Club,...

Marilyn J. Mollan Age 95 of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021. Born November 11, 1925 in Joliet, Illinois, Marilyn Jayne was a daughter of Andy Guy and Ruth Glen...

David Sears, Sr. Wilmington

David F. Sears, Sr. Age 77 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully January 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born May 31, 1943 in Albany, New York, David Franklin was a son of David Franklin and Margaret Julia (Pierce) Sears. He honorably served in the United States Navy, and on June 13, 1970 went on to marry MaryAnne Kelly. One who enjoyed sports, David followed the Chicago Bears, as well as Notre Dame and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed nature, had nautical interests and just...

David F. Sears, Sr. Age 77 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully January 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born May 31, 1943 in Albany, New York, David Franklin was a son of David...

Judith Plese Wilmington

Judith A. Plese passed away at her home early on the morning of January 12, 2021. Born in Kankakee on August 13, 1938 to James and Ellen Benson, Judy lived first in Ashkum before moving to Wilmington in the mid 1940's. Possessing a sharp mind and an unfailing memory, Judy was a natural student who attended the Brookside School, St. Rose School and Booth Central before graduating in 1956 from Wilmington High School. Judy then went on to attend the University of Illinois...

Judith A. Plese passed away at her home early on the morning of January 12, 2021. Born in Kankakee on August 13, 1938 to James and Ellen Benson, Judy lived first in Ashkum before moving to...

Joan Bailey Wilmington

Joan A. Bailey Age 70 of Wilmington, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born January 14, 1950 in Joliet, Joan Arlene was a daughter of George Austin and Arlene (Richmond) Puckett. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1968. While in high school, Joan was proud to be named the 1967 Honored Queen by Job’s Daughters. On October 17, 1970, she married the love...

Joan A. Bailey Age 70 of Wilmington, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born January 14, 1950 in Joliet, Joan Arlene was a...

Maura "Peg" Dumont Dunn Wilmington

Maura Dumont Dunn “Peg” Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2021 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Born March 29, 1933 in Roberts, Illinois, Maura Jean was a daughter of Cecil R. and Laura J. (Campbell) Bryant. She worked for the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, and later gained employment with Johnson & Johnson Personal Products. Peg was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington, and in addition to reading; playing...

Maura Dumont Dunn “Peg” Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2021 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Born March 29, 1933 in Roberts,...

Sonja Hicks Amell Wilmington

Sonja Hicks Amell Age 48 of Kempton and formerly of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021. Born December 30, 1972 in Joliet, Sonja Renee was a daughter of Laverne and Shirley (Rogers) Nelson. She was raised and educated in Braidwood before moving to Iowa. An avid Steelers fan, Sonja enjoyed attending concerts, and took pleasure in traveling, especially to Tennessee. Survivors include her husband, Don Amell; three children: Destiny Hicks of Kempton, Devin Hicks of...

Sonja Hicks Amell Age 48 of Kempton and formerly of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021. Born December 30, 1972 in Joliet, Sonja Renee was a daughter of Laverne and Shirley...

Carol Higgins Godley

Carol Ann Higgins Age 71 of Godley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. Carol Ann was a daughter of Eugene and Dorothy Marie (Peine) Higgins, and was raised and educated in the Burbank area. Carol worked most her life in hospitality, which included waitressing and bartending throughout the years. She was a mom to all, and absolutely cherished her children and grandchildren. Survivors include nine daughters:...

Carol Ann Higgins Age 71 of Godley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. Carol Ann was a daughter of Eugene and...

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