The Herald-News Obituaries

James Michael Restaino James Michael Restaino, age 74, of Joliet, Illinois was a loving brother, beloved uncle and proud Veteran of the US Navy Seabees. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family at...

Elcor Lauran Bolz Elcor Lauran Bolz "Tiny" (nee Noble), Age 92, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born in Joliet on October 30, 1927 to Richard William Noble and Emily Irene (nee King) Noble. Elcor's name was given to her by her Mom Emily, whose siblings, Elcor's...

John C. Gura Jr. John C. Gura Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020. John is survived by his loving wife; two sons; and five grandchildren. John was a proud United States Army veteran. Per John's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and services...

Vernon G. Koepke Vernon G. Koepke, 95, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home with devoted family at his side. Born in Geneva, IL to the late Henry A. and Clara (nee Jeske) Koepke, Vernon grew up in Batavia, IL, where after graduating from Batavia High...

michael charles rudney Born: April 27, 1943 Died: May 27, 2020 Michael "Micky" Charles Rudney age 77 born 27 April 1943, passed on 27 May 2020. Micky was a lifelong resident of Joliet and worked as an Ironworker irrespective of on job injuries and difficult weather. Homecut...

Mary Lou Smolik Mary Lou Smolik (nee Anderson), age 78, of South Wilmington, IL passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

Cathie A. Tonkin Cathie A. Tonkin (nee Sanders) Age 71, of Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Wheaton, and resided in the Joliet area for the past 50 years. Cathie was a graduate of St. Francis High...

Stephen W. Voss Stephen "Too Tall" W. Voss, 62 of Hennepin passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Full obituary to follow.

Cynthia M. Johnson Born: January 16, 1963 Died: May 26, 2020 Cynthia M. Johnson, nee Solomon, 57 passed away on May 26, 2020 after a long battle with Renal Cell Cancer. Cindi was born on January 16, 1963 in San Francisco, California. She very nearly was born on the Golden...

Judith A. Mussario Born: July 10, 1941 Died: May 23, 2020 Age 78 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Saturday May 23, 2020. She was born July 10, 1941 in Joliet, IL to the late John and Lillian (Long) Stockbar. Judy was an elementary teacher who began her career in Elmhurst,...

DR. Karen Freeman A Life Extraordinarily Well Lived Dr. Karen Freeman passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. She was born in Champaign, IL, the daughter of the late Cora (nee Banks) and Frederick Freeman. She was the eldest of...

Lori J. Nealey Lori J. Nealey (nee Bernier) Passed away suddenly on May 4th, 2020 at the age of 61. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Bernier. Beloved wife of Timothy Nealey; Loving Mom of Mark and Gina Cassineri. Proud Grandma of...

Pearline Arthur Pearline Arthur, age 73, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on March 9, 1947 to the proud parents of Ruben Sr. and Emma Dee Arthur in Saginaw, Michigan. Pearline accepted Jesus Christ as Lord of her life. She was a member of...

Rose Ann Buhle Born: July 21, 1939; in Chicago, IL Died: May 22, 2020; in Joliet, IL Rose Ann Buhle, Age 80, of Morris, passed away peacefully Friday, May 22, 2020, at Rock Run Memory Care of Joliet. She was born July 21, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Anselmo...

Marcus Robert Slaughter Marcus Robert Slaughter - passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Age 13. Survived by his devoted and loving mom Jacqueline Slaughter, grandparents Bob and Mary Baldwin, Phyllis Kuczora, his brothers Jon and Noah Slaughter, Theo...

Ann Miller 1-30-24 to 5-26-19 It's been a year Mom and we miss you so much. Love, The Miller Family

Geraldine R. Dillon Geraldine R. "Geri" Dillon (nee Schindler) "Auntie", Age 81, a 45-year resident of New Lenox and formerly of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home. Geri was born in Glasgow, Montana to the late Gothard and Edith Schindler. Beloved wife of...

Lois Marie Emerson Born: April 30, 1936; in Downers Grove, IL Died: May 20, 2020; in Oswego, IL Lois Marie Emerson, 84, of Plainfield, IL, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Bickford Senior Living of Oswego, where the staff lovingly cared for her during the last...

Donald G. Knauer Donald G. Knauer age 78, late of New Lenox. IL. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Peterson) Knauer. Loving father of Bradford (Gina) Knauer, Dean (Jennifer) Knauer and the late Christine Geib. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth, Maree, Darek, Grace, Emily, Lillian...

Larry Gene Koerner Larry Gene Koerner, 74, died Thursday, May 7th, 2020 surrounded by his daughters in his home. He will be reunited with his beloved wife Nancy (Toth) Koerner of 45 years, preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Koerner and Jeanette (Pantol)...