Sandra Hassler, 76, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2023.

Margy Lu Burger, age 89 of Mazon, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023.

James R. Bunton, 66, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Gary William Connor (aka “Pro”), born October 22, 1952, passed peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Morris, IL on March 21, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

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

Robert Allen Walker, of Morris, passed away at the age of 80, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Largo, FL, with his wife and children by his side. Bob was born in Morris, on October 12, 1942, to the late Eddie William and Crystal (Watkins) Walker and was a lifelong Mazon area resident.

Amy M. Farcus, age 98 of Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at her home on Monday March 13, 2023.

Dr. Charles W. Birch

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

Linda S. Cohen of Morris passed away Friday, Mach 10, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Chicago on January 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Sherman and Elsie Aubrey.

Gerald A. “Jerry” Mantia

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, Oregon to Olga (Otterby) & (Walter) LaVelle Kundert. He graduated from high school in Hills, Minnesota with the class of 1957. He began working …

Shirley Ann Roe Love of Morris, IL was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday March 8th 2023, after an extended battle with cancer. Shirley passed away in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by her loving family.

Fredric R. Hauch, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Morris, IL on Monday, March 6, 2023, with his wife Judy by his side. An only child, Fred was born on September 21, 1937, to the late Fred and Alvina (Mielke) Hauch in Chicago, IL.

Janis R. White, 90, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully March 6, 2023.

Helen Rita Cranston (nee Stepanek) of Morris, Illinois passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2023, one week shy of her 76th birthday.

Gary E. Patton, 74, of Morris, IL passed away March 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Dawn Delaine Scaman, age 60 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Donna Kaye Babcock, 82, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Morris Hospital.

Joan E. Bunton, 64, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Dennis H. Fosen, 81, of Seneca, IL passed away peacefully February 9, 2023, at Park Pointe Healthcare in Morris, IL. Born July 19, 1941 in Morris, IL to his parents Orran and Ethel (Sampson) Fosen.

Gwendolyn Nola Johnson was born on January 23, 1927, in Joliet, IL. She died peacefully on February 25, 2023, in Morris, IL. She was the daughter of Mayfield Shaw and Nola (Taylor) Shaw and attended Joliet schools, graduating from Joliet Township High School with the class of 1944. Gwendolyn…

Tod E. Washburn, 47, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully February 23, 2023, at his home.

Tom J. Bishop Sr. left to join his beloved son and daughter in Heaven on Tuesday February 14, 2023.

Carey Alan Downey, 48, of Morris, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home. Born November 27th, 1974, he was the son of the late Richard (Rick) and Karen Downey. In 2012, Karen married Harold (Mike) Keating, who became like a second father to Carey. Karen and…

Robert Leroy Swisher Jr., 74, of Braceville, passed away Feb. 4, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.

Brian Andrew DuBois, age 55, of Appleton, Wisconsin, formerly of Braidwood, IL, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in Wisconsin.

Philip Douglas Kodat, age 79, a longtime resident of Carbon Hill, IL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Karl J. Holohan, 52, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away at 7:24pm on February 14, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois surrounded by his family. He had previously resided in Florida for approximately eight years and made many friends who became family to him.

Scott “Skully” Leroy Kjellesvik, passed late Tuesday evening, February 14th, 2023 at the home that he built surrounded by his family.

Laura "Mikie" Valdez, age 74 of Coal City died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

David Smith, age 59 of Morris died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Bethany Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in DeKalb, Illinois.

Douglas Lines, 64, of Morris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly on February 8th, 2023. He was the son of the late Larry and Ruth (Kindelspire) Lines.

Curtis R. Warren, 91, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox on February 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Alva “Al” “Doc” B. Lantz, 91, of Mazon, IL passed away peacefully Monday February 6, 2023, at Heritage Health in Dwight. Born January 5, 1932, in Aurora, West Virginia, he was the son of Roscoe and Hazel (Wotring) Lantz.

Charles H. Crumb III., 69, of Oglesby, IL passed away Saturday February 4, 2023, at OSF Saint Francis in Peoria.

Carolyn J. Bendien, age 79, of Coal City, IL was sadly taken from us on Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by her friends and family.

Deborah “Debbie” A. Piazza, age 70 of Morris (Goose Lake), IL passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

John “Jack” Cacello, age 75, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home.

On January 31st of 2023, Janet Scott, a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away. She was 62 years old. She was born to George and Doris Scott, Janet graduated from Morris High School in 1978. Janet lived an active and full life donating time and energy not only in her work b…

Dr. Leon F. “Span” Spanbauer, age 81 of Wilmington,IL and formerly of Coal City and Varna, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Joseph "Jay" Nyhoff, age 82 of Morris, Illinois, and formerly of Chicago, died Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023, at his home.

Melvin August Smith, age 85 of Coal City, Illinois died peacefully on Monday morning, January 30, 2023 at his home.

Roberta M. Burd (nee Hann), age 94, of Morris, IL and formerly Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

JoAnne Peters, age 90 of Coal City, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Doris C. Lowery age 89 has taken her final journey to be with God. She passed away at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, Illinois the evening of January 25th with family at her bedside.

Margaret Grunnet-Peahl, age 97, of Shorewood, IL passed on January 26, 2023 at Morris Hospital, Morris, IL.

Rebecca Ann Black, (nee Steele), passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 89 years old. Rebecca was born in Morris, IL to Donald and Mary (Harney) Steele. She grew up in Morris and attended Morris Community High School.

Barbara A. Price, 85, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Shorewood with her family by her side.

Zachary William Alesky, age 20 of Marseilles, Illinois and formerly of Morris, Illinois died unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023 as the result of an accident.

Richard “Rickey” Emanuelson, age 72, of South Wilmington, IL, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home.

Lori Regan-Suski, age 59 of Bourbonnais, Illinois and formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, died Friday evening, January 20, 2023 at the home of her brother in Coal City, Illinois.