Obituaries

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.

Kathryn Secrest

Published by admin on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:56am

Kathryn Secrest, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 following an ongoing battle with cancer.

Clara M. Nicholls

Published by admin on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:52am

WILMINGTON—Clara M. Nicholls, 83, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Alice Scroggins

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:04am

BRAIDWOOD— Alice Scroggins, 89, of Braidwood, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Alice was born July 29, 1930 in Joliet to the late Thomas Howard and Bessie Beatrice (nee Watson) Graham.
Alice was a hard worker. She held numerous titles such as waitress, restaurant owner, and, most importantly, homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, working puzzles, playing poker, and junking with her husband, Billie. She especially loved cooking for her family.

Jerry Giasson

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 12:26pm

WILMINGTON—Jerry Giasson, 76, of Wilmington, passed away Sept. 21, 2019 at Ocala Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, FL.

Franklin D. Brtva

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:57am

Franklin D. Brtva, 85, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He currently resided in Sevierville, TN but was formerly of Clermont, FL; Diamond, IL; and Peotone, IL where he was born and raised.

Charles T. Vedder Sr.

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:12am

WILMINGTON—Charles T. Vedder Sr. “Chuck,” 96, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at his home.
Born April 25, 1923 in Beardstown, IL, Charles Thomas was a son of George and Mae (nee Kirchner) Vedder. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School. Chuck proudly served in the United States Navy, and after a two year stint in the Chicago White Sox organization, he became a plumber with Local Union 130 and was a 50 year member. He also served for several years as a fireman with Uniroyal.