Obituaries

Michael Tindall

Published by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:02pm

BRAIDWOOD—Michael Wayne Tindall, 56, of Braidwood, formerly of Matteson, IL and Minooka, passed away suddenly on Aug. 14, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee.
He was born Dec. 15, 1962 in Elmhurst, IL. Mike was a welder for Railway System and also a previous MP for the United States Army. He loved Chicago sports, especially the Cubs. He coached Little League for many years, loved the Lord, and loved his dog, Gypsy. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and loved being a grandfather to Ayden, Kailey, and Gregory.

Rosie M. Pierce

Published by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:59am

COAL CITY—Rosie M. Pierce, 85, of Coal City, and formerly Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris.
Born April 21, 1934 in Minatare, NE, Rosie Maria was a daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Adolph) Meter. She was raised in Nebraska, and on Oct. 5, 1951, Rosie married Earl W. Pierce in San Diego, CA.

Frederick Hoover Sr.

Published by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:46am

WILMINGTON—Frederick Charles Hoover Sr., 70, of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
Born June 13, 1949 in Joliet, Frederick Charles was a son of Vincent and Gertrude Dorothy "Dolly" (Olson) Hoover. He was raised in Joliet, attended Joliet East High School and worked his entire life as a baker. Fred’s employment throughout the years included working at Shakey’s Pizza, Mr. Donut and Southern Fried Donuts in Joliet, the Sweet Shop in Lockport, and Fox’s Pizza and Bakery in Wilmington, from where he retired.

James E. Votta

Published by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 10:35am

CARBON HILL—James E. Votta, "Jim," 73, of Carbon Hill, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at his home.
Born July 6, 1946 in Joliet, James Eugene was a son of John and Violet (nee Bray) Votta. He was raised and educated in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1964. On Feb. 7, 1970 Jim married Lucretia Mary Lawless at Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City.

Wayne Grove

Published by admin on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 3:21pm

MORRIS—Wayne Maurice Grove, 79, of Morris, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Jacquelyn Spurlock

Published by admin on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 3:11pm

WILMINGTON—Jacquelyn Spurlock, 74, of Wilmington and formerly of Darien, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Jan. 8, 1945 in Chicago, Jacquelyn Elizabeth was a daughter of Peter C. and Kathryn Ann (Carroll) Manganaro. She was raised and educated in Chicago, graduated from Maria High School with the class of 1963 and went on to attend St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. She later furthered her studies at College of DuPage, as well as at Joliet Junior College.

Frederick Hoover Sr.

Published by admin on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:56pm

WILMINGTON—Frederick Charles Hoover Sr.,70, of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
A memorial visitation and celebration of life open house is being scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington.
Preferred memorials may be made to the family through the appeal for donations, funeral care fund link on Fred’s memorial page.

Mae Readman

Published by admin on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:24am

WILMINGTON—Mae Readman, 96, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born May 16, 1923 in Trimont, MN, Mae was a daughter of Henry and Inis (Lyons) Weseman. She was raised and educated in the Trimont area and went on to marry Kenneth Readman on Sept. 2, 1945.
Mae was a long standing member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington and volunteered at Kuzma Care Cottage. She enjoyed baking, and loved flowers, as well as tending to her flower gardens.

Anne Marie Puch

Published by admin on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 8:48am

MORRIS— Anne Marie Puch, 69, of Morris, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away Tuesday Aug. 6, 2019 at her home.
Born Oct. 19, 1949 in Chicago, Anne Marie was a daughter of John and Bernice (nee Radzinski) McKeigue. She was raised and educated in Worth and Orland Park, and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School. O
n June 17, 1967, Annie married Arthur James Puch at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palos Hills, and together they raised their family in Homer Glen.

Charles E. Ozee

Published by admin on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 9:09am

Age 80, of Braceville, IL, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL. Born June 15, 1939 in Shawneetown, IL to the late William and Martha (nee Roberts) Ozee. He married Carolyn Ziegler on June 1, 1963 in Joliet, IL. He served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965 and retired from Caterpillar in Joliet, IL. Charles enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Christmas was always his favorite time of year from cutting down the tree to all the decorations.