Obituaries

Cheryl Ryan

Published by admin on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 9:12am

ROMEOVILLE—Cheryl Ryan, 68, of Romeoville, and formerly of Wilmington and Coal City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Sandra Henke

Published by admin on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 9:05am

WILMINGTON— Sandra Henke, 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her home. Born on July 12, 1952 in Joliet, to Harris and Mary Thelma (nee Pritchett) Jones. She enjoyed reading, gardening and sewing. Sandra also enjoyed researching genealogy. More than anything she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Timothy F. Graff

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 1:43pm

WILMINGTON—Timothy F. Graff, 75, of Wilmington, passed away April 28, 2023.
He was a beloved son of the late Louis and Eleanor Graff, loving brother of Lois (Lloyd), Terry (late Elaine) Graff and Kevin (Patty) Graff, cherished uncle of Genine, Jeff, Kristi and Brittany and adored great-uncle of Michael, Luke, Charlie, Vivian, Hailey and Jameson.
Timothy was an avid fisherman.
Services and interment will be private.

Deborah Rhodes

Published by admin on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 3:37pm

WILMINGTON—Deborah Sue Rhodes (nee Nugent), 55, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Urban J. Frazier Jr.

Published by admin on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:13pm

MORRIS—Urban J. Frazier Jr., 79, of Morris, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at his home.
Born Jan. 2, 1944 in Kankakee, Urban was the son of Urban Sr. and Betty (Newman) Frazier. He was raised in Kankakee, graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais High School, and attended Southern Illinois University. On Dec. 14,1968, Urban married Carol Ann Barker of Decatur, IL.

Joel B. Franklin

Published by admin on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:11pm

MORRIS—Joel B. Franklin, 66, of Morris, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.
Born July 20, 1956 in Coffeyville, KS, Joel Brian was a son of Gene and Hermione (Stevenson) Franklin. He was raised in Mazon, graduated from MVK High School in 1974, and completed his bachelor's degree in business at Illinois State University in 1989. Joel began his career as an electrical maintenance supervisor at LaSalle Generation Station and later Exelon Generation Station in Morris until 2005.

Ellen Smith

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 1:05pm

LONDON MILLS, IL— Ellen Ruth (Anselmo) Smith, 64, of London Mills, passed away, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born to Frank and Theresa “Jane” (Drnec) Anselmo on Jan. 3, 1959.

Keith Roberts

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 11:06am

COAL CITY— Quintin Keith Roberts, 67 of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Keith was born on Aug. 21, 1955 in Harriman, TN to Joe and Betty (nee Davidson) Roberts. He grew up in the Coal City area, graduating from Coal City High School Class of 1973. He married Pamela Parini and they have shared their lives together for 30 years. Keith was a longtime manager for the Coal City Ace Hardware. He loved his dogs and enjoyed feeding the birds.

Lawrence Heck

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 9:55am

WILMINGTON— Lawrence “Larry” J. Heck, 75 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, surrounded by family.
Born Oct. 3, 1947 in Joliet, Lawrence Joseph was a son of Arthur and Alpha (Sitter) Heck. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, graduating with the Class of 1965. He continued to Aurora Barber College before proudly entering into the United States Navy where he served stateside from 1968 to 1972, as a Ship’s Servicemen and barber, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska prior to his honorable discharge.

Shirley Ann Cole

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 9:00am

BRACEVILLE—Shirley Ann Cole, (nee Sterling), 65, of Braceville, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox, IL with her loving family by her side. Born Sept. 26, 1957 in Chicago, to Paul and Margaret (nee Crowley) Sterling. She graduated from Reed-Custer High School with the class of 1975. She spent over 20 years as a waitress and school bus driver. Later in life, she retired from Waste Management. Shirley enjoyed gardening and always took pride in making her yard beautiful. An animal lover, through the years she had countless dogs and birds.