Obituaries

Rick W. Meredith

Published by admin on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:30pm

LAKE SHANNON—Rick W. Meredith, 55, of Lake Shannon, IL, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1965 in Kankakee.

Mary Lou Smolik

Published by admin on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 1:22pm

Mary Lou Smolik,78, of South Wilmington, IL passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

Richard Bishop

Published by admin on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 1:09pm

MICHIGAN— Richard (Dick) Dale Bishop, 82, formerly of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Berrien Springs, MI, where he lived the past several years.
Born August 20, 1937 in Mason, IL, Richard was the son of Donald and Bessie Bishop. He was raised in Mason and educated at Effingham High School.

Dolores Johnson

Published by admin on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 3:29pm

MAZON—Dolores Johnson, “Boo,” 81, of Mazon, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Lillie E. Flaynik

Published by admin on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 12:09pm

WILMINGTON—Lillie E. Flaynik, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, passed away Monday, May 19, 2020 at Salem Village.
Born Aug. 10, 1937 in Joliet, Lillie Ellen was a daughter of Roy M. and Bernice (nee Hendrickson) Herr. She was raised and educated in Joliet. Lillie worked as a CNA and held employment at the Joliet Terrace. Lillie was fond of traveling when she could, and enjoyed spending time in her garden.

Erwin B. Goodwin

Published by admin on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 11:26am

WESLEY TOWNSHIP—Erwin B. Goodwin, 89, of Wesley Township, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Mary Jo Pulaski

Published by admin on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 9:53am

WILMINGTON—Mary Jo Pulaski, 82, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Aug. 26, 1937 in Chicago, Mary Josephine was a daughter of Robert Richard and Josephine Marie (Connors) Roth. She was raised and educated in Chicago.

Ida Smith

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:18am

WILMINGTON— Ida Smith, 79, of Wilmington and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born December 13, 1940 in Chicago, Ida was a daughter of Olinto and Maria Campana. She was raised and educated in Chicago, where she met her husband, Bill Smith. They were married on April 23, 1960. Ida was employed by Weigh Right Scale Company in Joliet as a bookkeeper and accountant, and was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Kevin M. Orr

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 8:52am

WILMINGTON— Kevin Michael Orr, 37, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.
Born July 10, 1982 in Euless, Texas, Kevin is a son of Michael J. Orr and Julie (nee Forsythe) Boris. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 2000. Kevin worked as a sheet metal worker in the HVAC industry before entering into the United States Army, where he served in Afghanistan. Following his honorable discharge, he gained employment with Schneider Logistics.

Judith A. Lissy

Published by admin on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 2:54pm

COAL CITY—Judith A. Lissy (nee Taylor), 67, of Coal City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home.