Obituaries

Amy M. Farcus

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 1:19pm

COAL CITY—Amy M. Farcus, 98, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Born in Felix Township, Grundy County, Amy Martha was a twin daughter of John “Fred” and Alice (Williamson) Brunner. She attended Short Grade School and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1941. On April 28, 1956, Amy married Richard Farcus in St. Thaddeus Catholic Church in Joliet, and together they made a home and raised their son in Coal City.

Linda Odo

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 1:09pm

COAL CITY—Linda Odo, 73, of Coal City, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.
Born April 24, 1949 in Joliet, Linda Lou was a daughter of John and Rita (Girot) Endrst. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1967. On Aug. 17, 1970, Linda married Peter Odo in Morris, and together they made a home and raised a family together.

Dr. Charles W. Birch

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:46pm

Dr. Birch graduated life with High Honors. He was a mentor, teacher, supporter, coach, and biggest fan for so many students in his 59 years in the public schools. He was always “Glad to be here” each and every day and it showed. More importantly, he was a son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa.

Victor R. Issert

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:11am

WILMINGTON—Victor Roger Basil Issert carefully parked his beloved 1206 tractor in the tool shed for the last time on March 10, 2023. Wow, Dad packed so much into his life since his birth on June 12, 1933 in Kankakee. Jules and Marie Ange (Fortin) Issert nurtured and instilled morals and strong work ethics in Gramps, along with his sister, Therese and brothers, Leon and Tony on the family farm in Peotone Township. Dad raised Chester White hogs and show hens along with working the farm.

Elaine Testa

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:05am

SOUTH WILMINGTON—Elaine E. Testa (nee Donna), 97, of South Wilmington, passed away March 10, 2023, at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Donald O'Brien

Published by admin on Mon, 03/13/2023 - 1:32pm

REDDICK—Donald Lawrence O'Brien, 90, of Reddick, IL entered eternal life on Friday, March 10, 2023 follwoing a short illness. Born Jan. 17, 1933, the sixth child of William T. and Loretta (nee Clodi) O'Brien. Donnie was a little guy who lived a big life. He graduated from Reddick High School in 1951 and worked on the family farm and as a truck driver until he was called to serve his country. Following his service in the US Army in Korea (1953-54), Donnie returned to Reddick and soon bought a fancy car that caught the eye of the love of his life, Norma.

Donald Kundert

Published by admin on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 12:18pm

MORRIS— Donald Gene Kundert, 83, of Morris, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023 at home with family by his side. Born June 9, 1939 in Burns, OR to Olga (Otterby) & (Walter) LaVelle Kundert. He graduated from high school in Hills, MN with the class of 1957. He began working at Caterpillar in Joliet and retired in 1990 after 33 years. On June 11, 1961 he married Connie (Drum) Kundert in the First United Methodist Church in Morris.

Thomas Wilson

Published by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 4:11pm

BRAIDWOOD—Thomas Raymond Wilson, 73, of Braidwood, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Henry S. Bale Jr.

Published by admin on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:50pm

JOLIET—Henry S. Bale Jr., 85, of Joliet, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet.

Nick Korczak

Published by admin on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:31pm

MINOOKA—Nick Korczak, 71, of Minooka, passed away March 4, 2023. He was peacefully surrounded by his family following a battle with Leukemia.
Born March 11, 1951 in Joliet, Nicholas Anthony was a son of Robert and Theresa (Canino) Korczak. He was raised and educated in Joliet; graduated from Joliet West High School, class of 1969, and went on to attend Northern Illinois University where he earned his bachelors in business in 1973.