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Steven ‘Steve’ Paul Anderson

Steven “Steve” Paul Anderson, 70, of Kankakee, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home. Born August 18, 1952, in Kankakee, he was the son of Duane and Veronica (Gawronski) Anderson. Steve married Sherry Meyer on April 22, 1972, at Maternity BVM Catholic Church, Bourbonnais, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his…

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Julie A. Anderson

Julie A. Anderson, 50, of Bourbonnais, passed away after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home. Born February 16, 1973, in Kankakee, she was the daughter of Kenneth D. and Edith (Dunn) Anderson. Julie married Terrence Shannon on June 27, 2020, in Bourbonnais. Julie was a retired…

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Maureen Ellen Kambic

Maureen Ellen Kambic, 69, of Kankakee, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee. Born on December 9, 1953, in Evergreen Park, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary (O’Sullivan) Buss. Maureen married James Kambic on June 5, 1999, at Kelley Prayer Chapel. Maureen was the Assistant Comptroller for the…

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Thomas Stack

Thomas Stack, 83, of Frankfort, passed away in March 2023. Born on Chicago’s Southside, he was the son of Edward and Margaret. Tom married Sharon Filipiak in 1987. Tom was a Union 1 Iron Worker for more than 35 years. Working with American Bridge and Midwest Steel, he helped shape the Chicago Skyline, including the…

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Glen M. Thompson

Glen M. Thompson, 45, of Buckingham, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2023, at Riverside Hospital. His family is deeply saddened by this sudden loss. Glen was born on February 7, 1978, and when it was his turn after graduating from Herscher High School, Glen took over the family business and became the junkyard man…

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V. ‘Jean’ Adams

V. “Jean” Adams, 91, of Manteno, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Riverside Butterfield Court, Kankakee. Born on October 5, 1931, in Mount Carmel, she was the daughter of Luther and Alice (Knisley) Favors. Jean married Billie D. Adams on December 16, 1949, in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2016,…

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James L. Hudson

James L. “Jim” Hudson, 85, of St. Anne, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Born on April 5, 1938, in Boswell, Indiana, he was the son of Oral and Eva (Flynn) Hudson. Jim married Judy DeVries on October 3, 1959, in St. Anne. Jim, a veteran of the U.S.…

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John G. Michels

John G. Michels, 93, of St. Anne, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home. Born April 20, 1929, in Kankakee, he was the son of Gerald and Lillian (Garner) Michels. John married Gloria Phelps. John worked for more than 40 years as an engineer for the New York Central, which then became Penn…

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Janet L. Matthews

Janet L. Matthews, 60, of Elwood, formerly of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2023, at her home. Born in Harvey on December 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Othiel C. and Madge Marie (Clark) Matthews. Janet, who was raised in Harvey, was employed by Peotone Community 207-U School District as a secretary…

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Renee C. Thornton

Renee Claire Thornton, 59, beloved mother of Tiffany Meyer and Frederick Meyer, passed into eternity on April 12, 2023. Born on October 28, 1963, she was a stay-at-home Mom and a home healthcare provider. Renee had a strong Christian faith and was a rock for many people. She was kind, generous, thoughtful and will be…

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Lucille Emma Schroeder

Lucille Emma Schroeder, 101, of Mokena, formerly of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 12, 1922, in Green Garden Township, she was the daughter of Phillip and Lydia (Bauer) Seggebruch. She married Lloyd C. Schroeder on April 25, 1942, at Immanuel United Church…

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Ruby Jane Humble Snowbarger

Ruby Jane Humble Snowbarger, 100, of Denver, Colorado, passed away April 7, 2023. Born in Murdoch, on November 16, 1922, she was the daughter of William and Irene Branch. She grew up in Newman, with brothers Arthur, Edward, Tillman, and Harold, and sister Louise Branch Bullock. In 1939, Ruby married Harvey Nathan Humble and began…