Obituaries

Barbara Stygar

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 11:44am

ESSEX—Barbara Ann Stygar (nee Drziewiecki), 80, of Essex, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee.

Bonnie R. Southall

Published by admin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 4:56pm

WILMINGTON— Bonnie Ruth (nee Davis) Southall, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, just one day shy of her 78th birthday.

June E. McLuckie

Published by admin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 10:13am

COAL CITY— June E. McLuckie (nee Guardia), 96, of Coal City, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Miller Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee. Born June 4, 1923 on the Gaurdia family farm in Braceville, June Elaine was a daughter of Leno “Leo” and Edith (Menietto) Guardia. She attended the Braceville Grade School and went on to graduate from Gardner-South Wilmington High School. Following her graduation, June worked several jobs in various capacities with Delaney’s, Stone and Webster, Sanderson and Porter Elwood Ordinance Plant and Grinchuck’s Pant Factory in Braidwood.

Pamela Childress

Published by admin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 10:09am

MORRIS— Pamela Childress, 67, of Morris, formerly Griffith, Indiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at her home. Born Dec. 29, 1951 in Chicago, Pamela Lee was a daughter of Robert and Dorothy (nee Hahn) Ogden. She was raised and educated in Griffith, and graduated from Griffith High School. Pamela attended Joliet Junior College where she earned her Associates Degree, and on Aug. 11, 1973 she married James Grant Childress in Crown Point, Indiana. Pamela worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for six years before deciding to stay home and dedicate her life to raising her family.

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. George was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam War Era. He graduated from Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood as both the president and valedictorian of the Class of 1965.

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. Born Nov. 24, 1915 in Auburn, IL, Charles James was a son of John Urbanski and Julia Beja Urbanski. He was raised in Auburn, and continued on to earn his bachelor of science in accountancy from the University of Illinois, Urbana in 1938. Charles went on to become a US Army Veteran who served in the 43rd Artillery Battalion and 8th Infantry Division during WWII, and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.

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.