Obituaries

John C. Diemer

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:53pm

OVERLAND PARK, KS— John “Jack” C. Diemer, 52, of Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He fought hard and amazed everyone with his courage and strength during his cancer battle. Even during hospice care he showed his unwavering faith.

Susan E. Kahler

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:27pm

WILMINGTON— Susan E. Kahler, 73, of Wilmington, and originally from Jacksonville, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 1, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born April 20, 1946 in Jacksonville, Susan Eileen was the daughter of Albert Andrew and Muriel Ray (Spaulding) Hatala. She was raised and educated in Jacksonville, where she graduated from high school.

William T. Drown

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:26pm

WILMINGTON— William T. Drown, “Bill, Jr.”, 73, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 30, 2019 at Morris Hospital.
Born June 15, 1946 in Joliet, William Theodore was a son of William Theodore, Sr. and Edna Hazel (Stainbrook) Drown.
Bill was a collector of Hot Wheels and old movies, especially classic westerns. His favorite pastime included hanging out and visiting with friends at the local Shell Station, and Bill will be remembered for his incredible memory of events and people.

Jacqueline Anderson

Published by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:24pm

VALDOSTA, GA— Jacqueline Mabel Kelly Anderson, 88, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
Born in Bridgeport, CT on April 4, 1931, Jackie was the daughter of the late John Edward “Jack” and Mabel Genevria Beardsley Kelly. She grew up in Bridgeport and attended Stratford High School and soon moved to Sarasota, FL with her family.

Carol M. Vito (nee Lenzi)

Published by admin on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:53am

REDDICK— Carol M. Vito, nee Lenzi, 80, of Reddick, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born March 22, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Narciso and Santina (nee Pietrantoni) Lenzi. Carol enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and spending time at her home on Lake Shannon. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

Michael R. Swisher Sr.

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 2:31pm

WILMINGTON— Michael R. Swisher, Sr., “Old Man”, 66, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born Oct. 2, 1953 in Joliet, Michael Ray is a son of Clara Louise (nee Austin) Swisher and Robert Swisher. He was raised and educated in Braidwood and went on to be honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. Mike married Doris Jean Hilgendorf and together they raised their family in Wilmington.

Raymond Borello

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 10:32am

WILMINGTON—Raymond “Wayne” Borello, “Mr. Nice Guy,” 85, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 4, 1934 in Lockport, IL, he was the son of Michael and Mary (nee Cornale) Borello. Wayne worked for Lotz Sign Company for over 20 years and eventually retired in 1999 from Adler Roofing in Joliet. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington and also was a member of the Moose Lodge #241 where he was the maintenance man.

Tracy Lynn Haymes

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 9:47am

DWIGHT—Tracy Lynn Haymes, 41, of Dwight and formerly of Brookfield, IL passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Morris Hospital.
Born June 9, 1978 in Berwyn, IL, Tracy Lynn is a daughter of Tom Haymes and Mary Ellen Kouba. She was a member of Hope Church in LaGrange–Highlands and a great fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and Chicago Bulls. Tracy will be remembered for her love of babies, music and dancing, make-up and art.

Robert Wirth

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 9:18am

Robert Gerald “Red” Wirth, 94, passed away on Nov. 21, 2019 in the Joliet Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Mary E. West

Published by admin on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 3:40pm

ARIZONA— Mary Elizabeth West (Beasley), 68, of Lake Havasu City, AZ and formerly of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Joliet on Oct. 9, 1951 to Herman and Shirley Beasley. Family members knew her as “Tootie.” She grew up in Wilmington, graduating high school in 1969. On April 28, 1976 she married Warren West, and they had two beautiful sons.