Jerry W. Baker
Jerry Wayne Baker, 81, of Peotone, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Champaign. Born on November 3, 1942, in Chicago, he was the son of Warren and Phyllis Baker, who moved to Peotone in 1947. He was a standout athlete in high school, playing both baseball and basketball. Jerry held the Peotone High School…
Denise ‘Tweedy’ L. Tufts
Denise ‘Tweedy’ L. Tufts (nee Baddeley), 72, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away on September 4, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Arthur; loving mother of Nickolas (Christine) Tufts and Samantha (Eric) Sexton; cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Daphne, and Delilah; fond sister of the late Reid Baddeley and the late Scott (Tammy) Baddeley; and aunt…
Lora Jean Hott
Lora Jean Hott, 95, of Sterling and formerly of Peotone, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born February 15, 1929, in Murphysboro, she was the daughter of Lewis and Dorothy (Doolen) Etherton. She married Phillip Hott on June 10, 1951, in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2005. Lora was a member…
Shelley Ann (nee Moore) Maves
Shelly Ann Maves (nee Moore), 49, late of Mokena and formerly of Wilton Center, passed away August 27, 2024. Shelley graduated from Peotone High School in 1992. She did her undergraduate work and also received a Doctorate in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois. Shelley was a member of St. John United Church of Christ.…
Clara Jane Flatt
Clara Jane (Fisher) Flatt, 80, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born on August 6, 1944, in Beecher, she was the daughter of Herman and Phyllis (Wamba) Fisher. She married Glenn Eugene Flatt on October 11, 1969. Together they had five children. Their twins, Melanie and Michelle preceded her in…
Robert Earl Malone
May 25, 1940 – July 27, 2024 Robert “Bob-O” Earl Malone, 84, of Momence, passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024, with his wife, Lorraine and daughter, Terri, by his side. Born on May 25, 1940, in Kankakee, he was the youngest son of Earl and Hazel (Gagnon) Malone. Bob served…
Richard S. Novakovich
Richard S. Novakovich, 81, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born August 21, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of John and Mary (Bradish) Novakovich. Richard married Joyce Murzyn on November 28, 1998, in Oak Lawn. Richard was a truck driver and loved gardening…
Charles A. Bennigen
It is with unspeakable sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Charles Andrew Bennigen, who was born on November 11, 1952, and took his final rest on July 22, 2024, at 71 years of age. Surrounded by his cherished family and loved ones in his final moments, he was a man of…
Donna Rae Froehner
Donna Rae Froehner, 76, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her girls. Born on November 30, 1947, in Manhattan, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Muriel (Bringelson) Bisping. Donna married Ralph Froehner on November 2, 1974, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. Donna worked…
Christine Lee Morris Hearn
November 12, 1970 – June 21, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christine Morris-Hearn, who left us on June 21, 2024, at the age of 54, after a beautiful but short-lived life full of love, laughter, and resilience. Christine was a selfless, determined, and beloved mother, wife, sister, friend,…
Thomas T. Sadecki
Thomas T. Sadecki, 76, of Peotone, passed away June 15, 2024. He was born in Chicago to the late Theodore and Sylvia Sadecki. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy as Plane Captain of A-4 Skyhawk Attack Aircraft. He owned and operated a full service (industrial customer-based) R & G Machine Corp. for 35 years.…
David H. Stewart
David H. Stewart, 83, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born and raised in Kane and New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Donald and Leatha Stewart. David was a loving and cherished husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his devoted dog, Ladybug. You…
Joanne Bettenhausen Krapf
Joanne (Lahti) Bettenhausen Krapf, 95, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee. Born on September 3, 1928, she was the daughter of John and Josephine Lahti. Joanne married William E. Bettenhausen, and he preceded her in death in June 1968. Joanne married William C. Krapf on April…
William Otto Heintz
William Otto Heintz, 85, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home on Poplar Grove Farm in Peotone. Born on May 9, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Rudolph Heintz and Sarah (Donanian) Heintz. Bill was a graduate of Central Bucks High School in Doylestown,…
Betty A. Latoza
Betty Ann Latoza, 89, of New Lenox and formerly of the West Lawn area of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Born in 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was raised in an orphanage, while she cared for the elderly. Betty was devoted to the Catholic religion and later became a Catholic Nun.…
Jeffrey Ralph Cann
Jeffrey Ralph Cann, 58, of Milford, passed away May 9, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born January 4, 1966, at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, he was the son of Ralph E. and Carol R. (Rosin) Cann. Jeff grew up in Peotone and loved farm life. From little on, he loved animals and,…
Delaine Iris Jacobs
Manteno was her hometown until she met the love of her life, Kenny “Jake” Jacobs, on a blind date, which was set-up by friends. Married on January 22, 1956, at the Manteno Catholic Church, she then moved and resided in Peotone until retirement in 1987. Mom worked for “Edward’s Jewelers” early on, along with working…
