Obituaries

Kirsten Welch

Published by admin on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 1:58pm

JOLIET—Kirsten Karen Welch, 40, of Joliet, passed from this life peacefully at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with her loving father by her side.

Joe A. Hughes

Published by admin on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 1:56pm

WILMINGTON—Joe A. Hughes, 63, of Wilmington, and formerly of Braidwood, passed away April 20, 2023.
Born Dec. 28, 1959 in Joliet, Joe was a son of Ray and Orphie (Hoy) Hughes. He was raised and educated in Wilmington. Joe spent most of his life working in the various trades and most recently worked as a Journeyman Carpenter with the Local #1 Carpenters out of Chicago.

Peter Backulich Jr.

Published by admin on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 1:55pm

BRAIDWOOD—Peter Andrew Backulich Jr., 69, of Braidwood, passed away at home early on the morning of April 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with a number of increasingly difficult health conditions, surrounded, by his loved ones and the prayers of friends and family.
Born Dec. 18, 1954 in Joliet, Pete, lovingly called Cricket by his mother, was the only child of Peter and Betty (Meyer) Backulich. A long-time resident of Joliet and graduate of the Joliet school district, Pete moved his young family to Braidwood after both of his children were born and remained a resident there.

William Parkinson

Published by admin on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 9:39am

YORK SPRINGS, PA—William Burt Parkinson, 82, of York Springs, PA, born in Morris on Aug. 31, 1940 and and raised in Gardner, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 with his loving family sending him on his Journey to reunite with his parents, Burt and Annabelle Parkinson, who preceded him in death.
Bill left Gardner in 1958 when he joined the Marines and went on with life. That life is well explained by his love and partner, Amy Worden, of the last 30 years.

John Wethington

Published by admin on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 8:55am

EAGLE RIVER, WI—John Wethington, 46 of Eagle River, WI and formerly of Dunlap, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Eileen Biros

Published by admin on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 8:50am

MAZON— Eileen M. Biros, 71, of Mazon, passed away on April 19, 2023, in Morris. She was born March 12, 1952, the daughter of David and Erandine Sinnott.
Eileen was a 1970 graduate of Mazon High School and a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph’s Nursing School. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Grundy County Nursing Home for 34 years until her retirement. Eileen married William “Bill” Biros on Aug. 10, 1974, at the Kinsman Catholic Church.

Donald L. Roach

Published by admin on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 2:42pm

COAL CITY—Donald L. Roach, 83, of Coal City, formerly of Bloomington-Normal and Lincoln, IL, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Morris Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born Oct. 10, 1939 in Jacksonville, IL, Donald Lee was a son of Robert and Edna M. (nee Ayers) Roach.

Joseph Giacomo

Published by admin on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 2:41pm

COAL CITY—Joseph Anton Giacomo, 82, of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home.

Patricia M. Hill

Published by admin on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 11:34am

PENNSYLVANIA—Patricia M. (Goodwin) Hill, 82, of Kiski Township, PA, formerly of Plattville, IL, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.

Ron Dempsay

Published by admin on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 11:32am

SPARTANBURG, SC—Ron Dempsay, 72, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Spartanburg Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke.