Obituaries

Garland "Gene" Dransfeldt

Published by admin on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:35am

MAZON— Garland “Gene” Dransfeldt, 80, of Mazon, died unexpectedly at home on Oct. 14, 2019.
Born March 26, 1939 in Morris, Garland Gene was a son of Garland H. and Marie A. (Lawler) Dransfeldt. Gene lived his entire life in the Verona and Mazon area working on the family farm. In addition he worked at Illinois Valley Industries in Morris, from where he retired after 38 years.
Gene loved visiting with family and friends, riding his bike, watching old movies and listening to music.

George M. Rozak, Jr.

Published by admin on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 9:02am

BRAIDWOOD— George M. Rozak, Jr., 72, of Braidwood, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
George was born in Chicago on June 18, 1947, the son of the late George and Marion (nee Zima) Rozak. He was a resident of Braidwood since 1961.

Charles J. Urban

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 4:44pm

WILMINGTON—Charles J. Urban, 103, of Wilmington, Safety Harbor, FL and formerly of Chicago, Homer Twp., Romeoville and Marshall and Longview, TX, passed away Oct. 14, 2019.

Kay D. Clover

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 4:18pm

GARDNER—Kay D. Clover, 82, of Gardner, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Born Sept. 1, 1937 on her family farm in Gardner, Kay Darlene was a daughter of Erlan and Meta (nee Sorensen) Louch. She was raised and educated in Gardner, and graduated from Gardner South-Wilmington High School with the class of 1955. On June 13, 1959, Kay married Fay Duane Clover at the Presbyterian Church in Gardner.

Justin Hannum

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 9:02am

WILMINGTON—Justin Michael Hannum, 28, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 13, 2019.
Born May 20, 1991, Justin Michael was the son of Tracey (née Hannum) and Jack Brownlee and Louis Favero-Lowry. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 2009.
Justin was employed with Schneider Warehouse prior to going to work as a laborer at BC’s. He was a member of the Braidwood Recreation Club, enjoyed camping and fishing and will be most remembered for his love of spending time with family.

Joan Arndt

Published by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 4:33pm

WILMINGTON—Joan Arndt, (nee Jacobson), 80, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at her home.
Born Feb. 17, 1939 in Neenah, WI, Joan Marie was a daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (nee Widner). She was raised and educated in Menasha, WI, and would later relocate to Wilmington where she made her home. Joan was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family and cherished the time she was able to spend with them.

Brian Hartman

Published by admin on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 10:10am

WILMINGTON—Brian Keith Hartman, 51, of Wilmington and Crystal Lake, passed away Sept. 2, 2019 in Thailand, where he had most recently been living.

Donna L. Smid

Published by admin on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 12:45pm

WILMINGTON—Donna L. Smid, “Grandma Donna,” 78, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Louis Naretto

Published by admin on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 12:37pm

BRACEVILLE—Louis Michael Naretto, 88, of Braceville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Alicia M. Lauffer

Published by admin on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 1:45pm

BRAIDWOOD— Alicia M. Lauffer, of Braidwood, passed away suddenly Oct. 1, 2019.
Alicia was very active in the Scouts of Braidwood, attended all of her childrens’ activities, enjoyed bike riding, hiking, camping, and was a dedicated mother. She will be dearly missed by many.
Surviving are her loving husband, Ryan; precious children, Jayden and Aubrie; siblings: Annette, Duane, Amy (Chris) Covington,; sister-in-law, Caryn (Robert) Robilotta; father, Wayne Lauffer; grandfather, Dwight Egle; best friend, Gina; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.