Obituaries

Jack Lenzie

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:57am

ARIZONA—Jack (John) Lenzie, of Sun City, AZ, passed away suddenly at the age of 79 on Aug. 8, 2023, peacefully at home.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1943, son of Ella and Alfonso Lenzie. He was a loving sibling and youngest of 10 brothers and sisters.

Bill Reuter

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:52am

COAL CITY—Bill Reuter, 90, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at his home on his 90th birthday, Aug. 14, 2023.
Born Aug. 14, 1933 in the family home in Harrisonville, Felix Township, Grundy County, William Robert was a son of Paul and Fannie (Small) Reuter. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1951. He went on to honorably serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; held his first job with Illinois Clay Products and later gained employment with Amoco Chemical Company in Channahon, from where he retired.

Betty Wirth

Published by admin on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 8:48am

WILMINGTON—Betty Lorraine Wirth, 97, passed away on Aug. 9 in the Lightways Joliet Hospice, with her five surviving children and niece Kathy Lausch providing love and comfort. She was born in Joliet on Jan. 7, 1926 to Willard and Alma (nee Johnson) Carey.

Jim Jessen

Published by admin on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 8:55am

COAL CITY— Jim Jessen, 56 of Coal City, and formerly of Michigan City, IN and Mokena, IL died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago.
Born May 8, 1967 in Joliet, James Robert is a son of Jack R., Sr. and Elizabeth (Gibson) Jessen. He was raised in Mokena and graduated from Lincoln-Way High School with the Class of 1985.
Jim was a son, brother, father, grandfather and friend, who loved his Harley, and will be remembered for his enjoyment of riding.

Kristine Murphy

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 3:44pm

WILMINGTON—Kristine Marie Murphy, “Krissy,” 35, of Wilmington, earned her angel wings on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 following a valiant battle with scleroderma, which she endured with grace and dignity.
Born Oct. 30, 1987 in Joliet, Kristine Marie was a daughter of Michael and Kimberly (Evans) Murphy, of Wilmington. She attended St. Rose Catholic School; graduated from Bishop McNamara High School with the class of 2006 and went on to attend both Joliet Junior College, as well as Arizona State University.

Lanny R. Menz

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 3:42pm

WILMINGTON—Lanny R. Menz, 70, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
Born Nov. 11, 1952 in Advance, MO, Lanny Ray was a son of Edward Adam Menz and the late Charlene (McCool) Menz.
Survivors include his father, Edward, of Wilmington; two nephews, Duane (Lisa) Menz and Joe Menz; great-nephews, Danny (Emma) Menz and Justin (Caitlynn) Menz; great-great-niece, Charlie Jo and great-great-nephews, Rowan and Oliver; several aunts and uncles, as well as cousins.

Michael E. Parcell

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:18am

DIAMOND—Michael E. Parcell, 75, of Diamond, and formerly of Lincoln Lake, Morris, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at Heritage Health of Dwight.
Born Dec. 20, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN, Michael Edward was a son of Richard Dean and Edna Bunch (Lavine) Parcell. He was raised and educated in Mishawaka; graduated from Penn High School and went on to attend Purdue University. Mike honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era from Feb. 3, 1970 until April 1, 1977.

George R. Tiedeman

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:17am

WILMINGTON—George R. Tiedeman, 92, of Wilmington and formerly of Orland Park, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL.
Born Aug. 10, 1930 in Downers Grove, George Raymond was a son of Henry Sr. and Stella Rose (Joswick) Tiedeman. He was raised in Brookfield, IL and graduated from Brookfield Riverside High School. George went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict, where he earned many medals and accolades including a Silver Star and three Purple Hearts.

George H. Boltz

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 9:54am

GARDNER—George H. "Howie" Boltz, 64, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at his home.

Jillian R. Collins

Published by admin on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 9:53am

BRAIDWOOD—Jillian R. Collins, 40, of Braidwood, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at her home.
Born on Nov. 7, 1982 in Joliet, she was the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie (nee Morris) Collins. She loved watching her daughter, Kaily, in sports and listening to music. Jillian also enjoyed gardening and painting. More than anything she loved spending time with her loved ones.