Obituaries

Keri Ann Walker-Andrews

Published by admin on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 12:07pm

MORRIS— Keri Ann Walker-Andrews, 53, of Morris, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Born Nov. 15, 1968 in Honolulu, HI, Keri Ann was the daughter of Cynthia Lyne (nee Harrington) of Morris and the late Richard A. Walker. She was raised in Minooka and Morris, and graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 1986. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris and held employment with J.U.L.I.E. Inc. in Joliet.

Sabrina M. Conforti

Published by admin on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 11:45am

SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Sabrina Madeline Conforti, 14, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, in Phoenix, AZ.
She was born May, 17, 2007 in Reno, NV, to Joe Conforti and Rachel Daniell Conforti. Sabrina had been a resident of Scottsdale for 20 months and was currently a student.

Richard Meadows

Published by admin on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 9:55am

MORRIS— Richard Joseph Meadows, 76, of Morris, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 26, 2021.
He was born July 26, 1945 in Greensboro, N.C, to Joseph and Pauline Meadows and grew up in a military family making many moves in his early years.  He graduated from Milton High School in Milton, FL in 1963 and attended Pensacola Junior College.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1972, first on the USS Bushnell (AS 23), the USS Cowell (DD 547) and lastly on the USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) as an  Electronics Technicians First Class Petty Officer.

Kenneth T. Pniewski

Published by admin on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 9:21am

CUSTER PARK— Kenneth T. Pniewski, 74, of Custer Park, IL, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL. Born April 18, 1947 in Harvey, IL to Frank Pniewski and Frances (nee Stojak) Pniewski.
Ken worked in sales for Sears, retiring following 38 years of employment. He loved golfing, listening to music - especially Chicago and Santana, playing drums, fishing, camping, loved eating, and enjoyed decorating his home for Christmas. Member of the Lockport Moose Lodge and attended St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Virginia Wollgast

Published by admin on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 11:02am

MORRIS—Virginia Mae Wollgast, 95, of Morris and formerly of Gardner, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris. Born Feb. 6, 1926 in Morris, Virginia Mae was a daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Patton) Uerkwitz. She was raised and educated in Morris and attended Morris schools. On Feb. 23, 1946, Virginia married Harry W. Wollgast, and together they made a home, farmed and raised a family in rural Gardner.

Phyllis Stott

Published by admin on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 11:00am

MORRIS—Phyllis Stott (nee Lane), 83, of Morris, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at her home.

Michael Cerny

Published by admin on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 4:12pm

CARBON HILL—Michael Anton Cerny, 60, formerly of Carbon Hill passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Ten Mile, OR., where he was currently residing.

Walter Brooks

Published by admin on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 9:55am

WILMINGTON—Walter David Brooks, 89, of Wilmington, and formerly of Tuscumbia, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 at his home in Wilmington.

Harold W. Sanders

Published by admin on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 10:54am

Harold W. Sanders

Age 70 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, November 14, 2021 at AMITA St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.

Born October 30, 1951 in Scottsboro, Alabama, Harold Wayne is a son of Ruby Jewel (nee Anderson) of Watseka, and the late Carl Sanders. He moved with his family at an early age to Chicago and went on to graduate from Fenger High School with the Class of 1970.

On October 23, 1971, Harold married Sharon Welchko, and together they made a home and raised a family together.

John Anthony

Published by admin on Fri, 11/12/2021 - 9:17am

JOLIET— John Wesley Christian Anthony, 18, of Joliet, died unexpectedly on Nov. 8, 2021.
Born Oct. 2, 2003 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL. John was affectionately called by his family and loved ones “Johnboy or J’dub”. He attended Collins Little Cottage Daycare as a toddler, Charles Reed Elementary School, Minooka Jr. High School and Minooka High School District #211.