Obituaries

Darlene Gedraitis

Published by admin on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 10:39am

WILMINGTON—Darlene Gedraitis, 79, of Wilmington, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.
Born April 19, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN, Darlene was the daughter of Charles Ludwig and Velda (Phillips) Griner. She was raised and educated in Indianapolis and graduated from Ben Davis High School with the class of 1961. Darlene moved from Indianapolis to the Chicagoland area in 1975, which she would call home for the majority of her adult life.

James E. Love

Published by admin on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:02am

LINCOLNTON, GA.—James E. Love, 64, of Lincolnton, GA and formerly of Wilmington and Elwood, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Aperion Care Center in Wilmington.
Born June 16, 1958 in Joliet, James E. was a son of Leroy and Peggy (Garner) Love. He was raised in Elwood and attended Joliet Township High School. James was an accomplished mechanic and worked for the City of Wilmington before relocating to Georgia.

Margy Lu Burger

Published by admin on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:42am

MAZON—Margy Lu Burger, 89, of Mazon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Paul J. Enot

Published by admin on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:42am

WILMINGTON—Paul J. Enot, 83, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born Sept. 7, 1939 in Evansville, IN, Paul John was a son of Paul and Florence (Gayer) Enot. He was raised and educated in Boonville, IN and graduated from Boonville High School with the class of 1957. On Sept. 20, 1958, Paul married Ruth Ann Chambers.

Richard K. Gilchrist

Published by admin on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:17am

Richard K. Gilchrist, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2023, at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
He was born in Chicago on Dec. 6, 1932, to Ida Mae (Kallman) and Ralph W. Gilchrist. He was raised in Mazon where he resided most of his adult life. Dick was a graduate of Coal City High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He married Donna (Daily) Gilchrist in 1958 and enjoyed life raising their family on the farm.

Kevin Fox

Published by admin on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:14am

DARDANDELLE, AR.— Kevin Edward Fox of Dardanelle, Arkansas, was taken from us way too early on the afternoon of March 20th, 2023. Kevin was 46. He was born in Joliet, on Jan. 4th, 1977. Kind and thoughtful, Kevin brought so much joy to so many people. He loved everyone with his whole heart. He made those around him feel important and valued. He went all in and was the life of every party. When he walked into a room, he carried a large presence and you would know he was there to visit. Together with the love of his life, Carly, they made a family.

Taylor DeMarco

Published by admin on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:00pm

Taylor J. DeMarco, 27, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence.

Lois Dyer

Published by admin on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:26am

COAL CITY— Lois Dyer, 86 of Maine Township, Coal City, passed away peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023.
Born March 21, 1937, Lois Jean was a daughter of Leonard and Naomi (Rentz) Francois. She was raised in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1955. On March 15, 1958, Lois married Ronald Dyer in Coal City, and together they made a home and raised a family.

Dean Bergman

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 2:24pm

BRAIDWOOD—Dean Bergman, 73, of Braidwood, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Donald Russell

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 10:19am

WILMINGTON—Donald Allan Russell, 86, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born Jan. 8, 1937 in Pontiac, Donald Allan was a son of Frank Clinton and Mildred Lucille (Hack) Russell. He was the fourth born of the family following his sisters, Anita, Doris and Judith. Don was raised in Pontiac and graduated from Pontiac Township High School with the class of 1955. Immediately following his graduation, Don entered into the United States Navy, where he served statewide and in Europe leading up to his honorable discharge.