Obituaries

Raymond T. Manietta

Published by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 2:24pm

COAL CITY—Raymond T. Manietta, 89, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born Feb. 9, 1931 in Coal City to Anton and Rosella (nee Persak) Manietta. He graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1948. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. He married Betty Lou Ford on Aug. 24, 1962 in Plainfield, IL and together they raised three children. He retired from the Sante Fe Railroad after working in the signal department for 44 years.

Bernard J. Cebolla

Published by admin on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 3:14pm

DIAMOND— Bernard J. Cebolla, 85, of Diamond, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Manteno Veteran's Home.
He was born April 24, 1935 in Trupe, PA to Francisco Navarro and Antoline (Talluto) Cebolla. He served his country honorably in the United States Airforce. He married Elaine Dube in 1963 in Chester, PA. Together they raised their five children in Wilmington, DE. They were married for 40 years at the time of her death in 2004.

Jennie Latham

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:16am

GIBSON CITY— Jennie Latham, 46, of Gibson City, IL and formerly of Mazon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2020 at her home.

Heather N. Griffith

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:01am

COAL CITY— Heather N. Griffith (nee Chubb), 35, of Coal City, formerly of Bridgeview, IL, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at home.
Born October 16, 1984 in Chicago, Heather Nichole was the daughter of Alice May (Nee Bischoff) Cataldo and Richard J. Chubb. She was raised in Bridgeview and graduated from Argo Community High School in Summit, IL.

Patricia Paulsen

Published by admin on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 1:23pm

WILMINGTON—Patricia Ann Paulsen, 64, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Sept. 2, 1955 in Joliet, Patricia Ann was a daughter of Berl Eugene and Angela Marie (Offerman) Williams. She moved with her family from Joliet to Wilmington in the third grade; graduated from St. Rose Parochial School and attended Wilmington High School. Patty was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington and held employment with Durkee Foods for 22 years.

Bernice Kral

Published by admin on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 1:09pm

WILMINGTON—Bernice Kral (nee Calahan), 98, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Timbers of Shorewood.

Rose L. Waymire

Published by admin on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 11:40am

GODLEY—Rose L. Waymire (nee Bednarz), 69, of Godley, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Morris Hospital.
Born Sept. 22, 1950 in Chicago, Rose Lee was a daughter of Leonard and Geraldine (nee Paweski) Bednarz. She was raised and educated in Chicago and attended Chicago schools. Rose was an avid animal lover, especially of cats. She enjoyed dancing to oldies and Motown music.

Pauline Russell

Published by admin on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 10:59am

ARIZONA—Pauline Russell, 83, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Wilmington and Warrenville, IL, passed away April 30, 2020 at Red Mountain Senior Home in Mesa.
Born July 6, 1936 in White Plains, NY, Pauline was a daughter of John Gustav and Theresa (Roberts) Kornbrust. On April 24, 1965, Pauline married Simon “Skip” Russell in Wheaton, IL and he preceded her in death in 2006. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Wilmington and belonged to the Eastern Star. Pauline will be remembered for her love of baking.

Timothy M. Hartley

Published by admin on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:13pm

GODLEY—Timothy  M. Hartley, 54, of Godley, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.
He was born on Dec. 31, 1965 in Joliet to James and Margaret Hartley. He grew up in the middle of six children and attended Lockport High School. Timothy, worked as a CDL driver and other various jobs. He became a father in October of 1988.

Nadine Tooley

Published by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 11:13am

MORRIS—Nadine Rennels Tooley, 96, of Morris, formerly of Charleston, IL and Naperville passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at her home.