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Harry Elmer Swanson, Jr. “Buddy” Age 59 of Fort White, Florida and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He had lived in Fort White for the past ten years with his daughter Meagan, after moving there from Kissimmee, Florida. Harry Elmer was a son of Harry, Sr. and Alma Jean (Swaim) Swanson. He was raised in Joliet and attended Joliet West High School before entering into the United States Navy. Buddy honorably served his country...

Harry Elmer Swanson, Jr. “Buddy” Age 59 of Fort White, Florida and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He had lived in Fort White for...

Robert Ortman, Sr. Minooka

Robert J. Ortman, Sr. “Bob” / “Camper Bob” Age 85 of Minooka, was called home to the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born on July 29, 1935 to John and Marie Ortman. Bob was a very unique, loving, caring and outgoing individual who touched the lives of all who knew him. His home away from home was Indiana Beach Campground, where he was a seasonal camper for over 40 years. Bob’s favorite quote while sitting on his deck at site E21 was “The Ferries...

Robert J. Ortman, Sr. “Bob” / “Camper Bob” Age 85 of Minooka, was called home to the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born on July 29, 1935 to John and Marie Ortman. Bob...

Eleanor E. Sikyta Coal City

Eleanor E. Sikyta Age 80 of Coal City and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, surrounded by her daughters. Born December 20, 1940 in Chicago, Eleanor Elaine was the daughter of Frederick and Anna (nee Bublis) Vaughn. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Saint Patrick’s Girls High School. Eleanor enjoyed spending time in her garden tending to her flowers and vegetables. She loved...

Eleanor E. Sikyta Age 80 of Coal City and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, surrounded by her daughters. Born...

Clyde Barrow Wilmington

Clyde Barrow Age 83 of Wilmington and formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Born July 20, 1937 in Alabama, Clyde Wesley was a son of George Allen and Ruby Ellen (Harris) Barrow. He was raised in Alabama and Arkansas before entering into the United States Navy, from where he honorably served from 1955-1957. On August 30, 1959, Clyde married Bernadine Beakley in Summit, Illinois and together they made a home...

Clyde Barrow Age 83 of Wilmington and formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. Born July 20, 1937 in Alabama,...

Nicole Holm Diamond

Nicole Naomi Holm Age 40 of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021 at her home following a 2 year battle with cervical cancer. Born March 29, 1981 in Morris, Illinois, Nicole Naomi is a daughter of Keith and Susan (Sistek) Holm. She was raised in Diamond; graduated from Coal City High School, and entered into the Illinois National Guard while attending Illinois State University. Nicole went on to graduate from Joliet Junior College with a degree in...

Nicole Naomi Holm Age 40 of Diamond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021 at her home following a 2 year battle with cervical cancer. Born March 29, 1981 in...

Connie Kaveney Wilmington

Connie S. Kaveney Age 86 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home. Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois, Connie was a daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Amann) Scherer. She attended the Cathedral of St. Raymond’s Catholic School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. On September 28, 1957, Connie married Richard Joseph Kaveney in the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet, and together they went on to make their home and raise their...

Connie S. Kaveney Age 86 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home. Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois, Connie was a daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Amann)...

Ina Tjelle Gardner

Ina M. Tjelle Age 84 of Saunemin and formerly of Gardner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, Illinois. Born February 2, 1937 in Morris, Illinois, Ina Marie was a daughter of Peter C. and Vera (Porter) Hansen. She was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1955. Ina worked for the Fairbury Blade Newspaper before gaining employment with Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois,...

Ina M. Tjelle Age 84 of Saunemin and formerly of Gardner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, Illinois. Born February 2, 1937 in Morris,...

Elaine Butterfield Wilmington

Elaine Butterfield Age 96 of Wesley Township, Wilmington, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Riverside Senior Care Communities Assisted Living in Kankakee. Born August 31, 1924 in Lorenzo, Illinois, Iona Elaine was a daughter of Arthur and Grace (Shreeve) Thontlin. She was raised in the Wilmington area and graduated from the Wilmington Public Schools with the Class of 1942. On September 12, 1942, Elaine married Robert Butterfield in the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, and...

Elaine Butterfield Age 96 of Wesley Township, Wilmington, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Riverside Senior Care Communities Assisted Living in Kankakee. Born August 31, 1924 in Lorenzo,...

Mo Bennett Coal City

Myrland Owen Bennett “Mo” Age 92 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Gary, Indiana and Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021. Born November 8, 1928 in Georgetown, Illinois, Myrland Owen was a son of Edgar and Leona (Lanter) Bennett. He was raised in Georgetown and attended Georgetown Township High School. Mo gained employment in 1949 with the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad in Gary, Indiana, before going on to valiantly serve in the United States...

Myrland Owen Bennett “Mo” Age 92 of Coal City, Illinois and formerly of Gary, Indiana and Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021. Born November 8, 1928 in...

Michele Bitner Coal City

Michele Bitner Age 61 of Coal City, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois. Born July 21, 1959 in Joliet, Michele Ann was a daughter of Michael and Lucille (Boyd) Sheridan. She was raised in Joliet; moved with her family to Coal City during her junior high years, and went on to graduate from Coal City High School with the Class of 1977. Michele worked in the cafeteria for the Coal City School District, however her greatest...

Michele Bitner Age 61 of Coal City, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021 at the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet, Illinois. Born July 21, 1959 in Joliet, Michele Ann was a daughter of...

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