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Rachel Annette Fox
Rachel Annette Fox, 36, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born in Chicago on October 4, 1987, she was the daughter of James Allan Sr. and Donna (nee Schwer) Fox. Rachel was a Peotone High School graduate, Class of 2006, graduated from Elim Bible Institute in…
Roy C. Sangmeister
Roy Sangmeister, 78, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Roy Clarence Sangmeister was born into a Christian family on August 21, 1945, in Joliet. His parents, Clarence and Marie, were founding members at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort,…
Timothy S. Evans
Timothy S. Evans, 60, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home. Born on April 22, 1963, in Chicago Heights, he was the son of Merle and Lorraine (Skingly) Evans. Tim was a 29-year member of the Mount Prospect Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter/paramedic and held the…
Phyllis M. Baker
Phyllis Marie Baker – mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother – passed away on February 25, 2024, in Claremont, California, at the age of 105. Born on June 16, 1918, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, she was the daughter of Ivan and Vera Jacobsen. Phyllis spent her early years in Iowa and then moved to Chicago, where she grew…
Betty Lou Krudup (Donoho)
Betty Lou Krudup (Donoho), 89, of Tucson, Arizona, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, beautiful mountains, and saguaro cacti. Mom especially loved taking long car rides to see Mexican Hat, the Wolf, and Finger Mountains. She also loved beading and watching hummingbirds. We know Mama is dancing in heaven, and her heart has found…
Stella Zajakala
Stella Zajakala, of Naperville and formerly of Peotone, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Residence, on February 8, 2024. Born February 1, 1929, in Chicago, she was the fourth of five girls born to Peter and Sophie Krakowski. Stella was the beloved wife of the late John Zajakala and the mother of five: Christine (Mike)…
James ‘Jim’ Allen Vandermark
James “Jim” Allen Vandermark, 85 of Beecher, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. Born July 14, 1938, in Lawrenceville, he was the son of Blaine and Marian (Greenlee) Vandermark. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Biology from Colorado State University and this Master of Science in Geology from Indiana University. He taught…
Patricia J. Dykstra
Patricia J. Dykstra, 90, of Peotone and formerly of Harvey, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 17, 1933, in Harvey, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude (Samuels) Brower. Patricia married Frank Paul Dykstra Sr., on January 20, 1951, in Crown…
Lane Mather
On Monday, January 15, 2024, Lane Mather – loving husband, proud and loving father – passed away peacefully after putting up a strong fight. Lane was born April 14, 1955, to Lois and Delmer Mather and lived his entire life in Green Garden Township. His life devotion was farming. At the age of five, he…
Bernard ‘Bernie’ Phelan
Bernard “Bernie” Phelan, 72, of Beecher, passed away at his home on December 31, 2023. Born on June 5, 1951, he was the son of Bernard and Helen Phelan. He married his beautiful wife, Geraldine, on November 17, 1973, in Alsip. A devoted man, his heart overflowed with love for his wife, children, and grandchildren.…
Barbara Brands
Barbara Brands, of Beecher, died Saturday, December 23, 2023. Born on March 21, 1929, in Melrose Park, she was the daughter of Richard and Lydia (Kuhlman) Gosch. She was baptized on March 31, 1929, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Melrose Park and confirmed on April 18, 1943. She married Willis N. Brands on May…
Doris Brockman
Doris Brockman, of Beecher, passed away December 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Born July 15, 1935, she was the daughter of Marie and William Istel. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, she had many treasured friendships. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, loved animals, and enjoyed nature, music, and…
Charles C. Jones
Charles C. Jones, 77, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. Born on January 25, 1946, in Clinchmore, Tennessee, he was the son of Gregg and Dora (Fuson) Jones. Charles married Lucille Hausier on February 12, 1966, in Shawnytown. He was an avid golfer, participating in…
Mary Lou Issert
Mary Lou (Krohn) Issert, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at her home with her family, after a 28-year battle with breast cancer. Born on April 15, 1945, in Kankakee, she was the daughter of Albert and Merna (Hamann) Krohn. Mary Lou grew up on the family farm in Grant Park and…
Brenda J. Dolliver
11/29/1960 – 11/13/2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Brenda Jean Dolliver, who passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 62, after a long battle with health ailments. Brenda was born on November 29, 1960, to William Krohn and LaVeren Sass in Chicago Heights. Brenda was a…
Jeffrey T. Krohn Sr.
3/2/1953 – 11/20/2023 Jeffrey “Jeff” T. Krohn Sr. passed away November 20, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by love and his family. Born on March 2, 1953, he was the son of Betty and Harry Krohn. Jeff, a lifetime resident of Beecher, spent 10 years as a volunteer with the Beecher Fire Department, worked many…
Dennis ‘Denny’ Clarence Bunte
11/8/1952 – 11/15/2023 Dennis “Denny” Clarence Bunte was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, just days after his 71st birthday. Born November 8, 1952, in Chicago Heights, he was the youngest child of Clarence and Ruth (nee Wilkening) Bunte. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Beecher and lived his entire life…
