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Dorothy E. Kinton
Age 94, of Mt. Morris, IL died August 14, 2003 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born July 19, 1909 in Joliet, IL the daughter of John and Mary (Ott) Condon. She married Howard Earl Kinton on July 17, 1937 in Kokomo, IN. Dorothy began teaching in a one room school house and retired from teaching at East Aurora School District in 1972. Dorothy graduated from Joliet High School Class of 1927 and received her B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1961. Dorothy moved to Mt. Morris in 1998 moving from Aurora, IL which she lived in from 1957-1998. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Aurora, IL; Illinois Retired Teachers; Aurora Area Retired Teachers; Easter Seal Auxillary; and the Methodist Women.
Dorothy is survived by son, Jack (Evelyn) Kinton, North Aurora, IL; daughter, Nancy (Paul) Smith, Mt. Morris, IL; grandsons, Daryl (Lori) Kinton, Denver, CO, Keith Kinton, Aurora, IL, Peter (Julie) Smith, Rockford, IL, Brian (Paula) Smith, Belvidere, IL, Kevin (Lynn) Smith, Asheville, NC, Robert (Erin) Smith, Holly Springs, NC; and five great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and husband Earl Kinton.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 18, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in Garfield Cemetery, Geneva, IL with the Rev. Martha Lewis officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 until Service time at Garfield Cemetery. Memorials to First United Methodist Church or Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
Finch Funeral Home
405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL
Guadalupe A. Sanchez
Age 100. Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 13, 2003. born in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on January 20, 1903. Lived in Texas from 1911 to 1949 then moving to Joliet where she resided until her passing.
Preceded in death by her husband, David Sanchez; her son, Domingo Sanchez Sr. (Elvira); and her daughter, Eva Camacho (Samuel Sr.).
Survived by four children, Gregoria (late Ysidro) Camacho, Onesimo (Olivia) Sanchez, Romana (Marzo) Venegas, and Maria Angel Kelly; six step children, David Sanchez, Herminia Solis, Seferino (late Magdalena) Sanchez, Carmen (late William) Storm, Richard (Ruth) Sanchez and Dora (Rudy) Hernandez; Lupita, as she was known, had 48 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Rd, Sunday, August 17, 2003 from 5 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be Sunday at 7 PM and Monday, August 18, 2003 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Luis Loera officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by:
TAPELLA FUNERAL SERVICES
Joseph J. Tapella
1500 Black Road
Raymond J. Skubic
Age 79, of Coal City, Thursday evening, August 14, 2003 in his home.
Survived by his wife, Jo Ann; five children, Ron (Reid) Skubic of Holden Beach, NC, Gary R. (Jean) Skubic of Coal City, Mark A. (Kris) Skubic of Woodbury, MN, Norm (Sue) Shambaugh of North Aurora, IL and Chris (Bill) Gullberg of Kirkwood, IL; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Lori (Marvin) Tyler of Coal City and Jenne Vercelote of Joliet; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Helen; three brothers, Frank, Anton and Joe; seven sisters, Mary, Ursula, Anna, Frances, Toots, Marge and Lucille.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 10 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial in Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood. Visitation will be Sunday, August 17, 2003 from 4 to 8 PM at Reeves Funeral Home in Coal City. Preferred memorials are gifts in Ray's memory to the Grundy Community Hospice.
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
75 N. Broadway, Coal City
Anna Frank Wollak
Passed away Thursday, August 14, 2003 in Louisville, KY. She was a widow of Charles Wollak, M.D. She moved to Louisville in 2000 to be near her son and daughter-in-law. born in Frankenthal, Germany, Mrs. Wollak moved to Joliet with her husband in 1946 when he resumed his medical practice after serving as a Medical Officer in WWII. She was a native of Germany, moving to America in 1938 to escape Nazi tyranny. Mrs. Wollak was active in the community and in her congregation. Member of the Joliet Jewish Congregation; life member of Hadassah; life member of Saint Joseph Medical Center Women's Auxiliary; life member of the National Women's Committee of Brandeis University; past member of Sisterhood and past member of the Will Grundy Medical Society.
She is survived by her son, Ted and daughter-in-law, Trudy of Louisville, KY; and many friends and relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles Wollak (1990); one son, Charlie (1966).
Funeral services for Anna Frank Wollak will be Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Rabbi Tillman officiating. Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorials in her memory to the Joliet Jewish Congregation or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Visitation at the Joliet Jewish Congregation on SUNDAY MORNING 10:30-11:00 a.m. Arrangements by:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Lorene Yarbrough (nee Mayfield)
Age 75. Friday, August 15, 2003 at home. born October 2, 1927 in Clarksville, TN, she was a resident of New Lenox for the past 55 years. Retired from Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Surviving are her two sons, Larry Dean Yarbrough of Lawton, OK and Dennis L. (Karen) Yarbrough of Frankfort, IL; grandchildren, Denise (Gregg) Flanc, Steve (Kathi) Yarbrough, Dean Alan (Mary) Yarbrough, Keith (Tammy) Yarbrough, James (Kathy) Yarbrough, Angela Yarbrough, Tony Yarbrough, Lora Yarbrough, Dana Yarbrough, and Cari Yarbrough; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving is one sister, Shirley M. (Fred W.) Breen of Joliet.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Yarbrough (1976); one grandson, Danny Yarbrough (1988); parents, Alva and Sally Mayfield; three sisters, Frances (late Grady) Proctor, Hattie (late John) Lantz and Hazel (late Harry) Yarbrough; two brothers, Robert and Jack Mayfield.
Funeral services for Lorene Yarbrough will be Monday, August 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Jim and Greta McDonald officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Lorene requested memorials be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice. The family is greatly appreciative of the care Lorene received from Joliet Area Community Hospice. Visitation Sunday, 3-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
David Wayne Blankenship
Age 62. Passed away Friday, August 13, 2004 at his late residence with family at his side, due to complications from ALS. born October 1, 1941 in Barlow, KY and a resident of Joliet the past 50 years.
A U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Manley. Employed as a mechanic all his life, retired from Camping World, July 2003. Member of the Illini RC Boating Club. David enjoyed camping, traveling and spending quality time with his grandchildren.
Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Loretta R. (nee Fowler) Blankenship of Joliet; his children, Theresa Mary (Keith) Washer of Cadiz, KY, Loretta Ann (J.D.) Hamilton of Rockdale, Christine Sue Snode of Crest Hill, David Wayne (Cari) Blankenship of O'Fallon, IL and Scott Alan (Heidi) Blankenship of Braidwood.; grandchildren, Stephanie Ann, David Lee and Sarah Elizabeth Boling; LillyAnn and Corine Elizabeth Hamilton; Lauren Megan, Amber Lynn and Katilyn Marie Snode; Andrew David, William Wesley, Grace Kathleen, Scott Alan, Jr., James Edwin and Vincent Ray Blankenship; brother, Charles Richard (Barb) Blankenship; sister, Sandra Sue (Jay) Triplett, both of Joliet; his aunts, Avis Blankenship and Ednamae Aducci; mother-in-law, Loretta Wortman; brother-in-law of Brenda (Sam) Fenili, Bill Fowler, Judy (John) Ashley and Ron (Judy) Fowler; numerous nieces and nephews, also survive.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanine Blankenship; father, William Wesley "Wes" Blankenship (March 14, 1993); mother, Araminta Ann (nee Bobo) Blankenship (December 15, 1999); father-in-law, Leo Wortman.
Funeral services for David Wayne Blankenship will be Monday, August 16, 2004, 11:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Rev. Gil Palmer officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the ALS Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation TODAY, SUNDAY 2-4 & 5-7 PM at
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.,
Margaret A. Brophy
Born May 10, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois.
Survived by a loving sister, Joyce Brophy, a Sister of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN; Beverly J. Riva and Lois K. Benich, life-long dearest friends; and sister-in-law, Beverly Burns Brophy. Also survived by a dear niece and nephews, Brian E. (Maureen) Brophy, Beth (Nicholas) Starcevich, Timothy M. (Rayna) Brophy, Robert P. Brophy and Michael B. Brophy; also nieces, Sara Schott Clem, Megan Schott Paden; nephew, Joel Riva Schott; and many other dear relatives and friends; Auntie Great to Brie N. Starcevich, Erin B. Brophy, Nicholas R. Starcevich, Kerry L. Brophy, Ryan B. Starcevich, Margaret M. Brophy, Robert E. Brophy III, Daniel J. Brophy, Taylar G. Brophy, Hanna M. Clem, Nathan J. Clem and Braden E. Brophy; godmother to, Michele Davenport Quigley, Beth Brophy Starcevich, Daniel Ochs, Daniel Schott, Joel Schott and William (W.T.) Manley.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Emmett Brophy Sr. and Loretta Corcoran Brophy; her dear brother, Robert Emmett Brophy Jr.; and her godmother, Margaret Corcoran Milligan.
Margaret A. Brophy graduated from St. Mary's Carmelite grade school, Providence Catholic High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. She also graduated from DePaul University, BS and MBA. She was a member of Pi Gamma Mu National Social Science Honor Society and the Irish American Society of County Will.
She served the community of Joliet as the first lay Director of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, first woman Associate Administrator of St. Joseph Medical Center, founding member of the Board of Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, member of the original Committee to establish the Joliet Area Community Hospice, vice-chair and member of the Joliet Housing Authority, Chair of the Accreditation Board of the National League for Nursing, and many other local and national health related Boards.
Funeral service from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 9:30 AM to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday from 2 to 8 PM.
Memorials to: Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, Joliet Area Community Hospice or the charity of your choice.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd near Midland
Anthony D. Coleman
Age 18 years, died suddenly Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Silver Cross Hospital. born in Landstuhl, West Germany. He resided in Joliet for ten years. A student at J.T.H.S. Central.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, paternal grandparents, and four uncles. Survived by his parents: Marietta Jones of Joliet and Edward Coleman of Newport News, VA, one brother: Edward Coleman III, and one sister, Ashanti Charles of the U.S. Airforce. His maternal grandmother, Rosie Jones, eight uncles and five aunts. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A best friend, Nathan Hill.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Church. Rev. Adrian Heath officiating. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at the church.
RANGE FUNERAL HOME
202 S. EASTERN AVE.
Diane Mill
Age 62. Passed away Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Survived by one uncle, John (Carol) Bitterman of Joliet; one aunt, June Gardner of New Mexico; and numerous cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and June (Foley) Mill; and one sister, Joan Mill.
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and Elder and was a member of Childerguild. Retired from First Midwest Bank after 40 years of service.
Lying in State Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 10:30 AM with services at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Craig M. Herr officiating. Interment Hills of Rest Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 7 PM at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd near Midland
James D. Mrozek
Passed away peacefully Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Survived by five children, Debbie Albritton, LeEtta Foreman, James Mrozek Jr., Elizabeth Redey and Michael Mrozek; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Dolores Livingston and Sylvia Carboni; and a brother, Robert Mrozek.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family of James D. Mrozek would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave
Joliet, IL 815-722-0524 www.tezak.info
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 9 PM at the funeral home chapel.
Florence R. Munch (nee McGraw)
Age 78. At rest Monday, August 9, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ. born in Springfield, IL and a resident of Joliet the past 40 years, residing in Scottsdale for seven years. Formerly employed by Casey Realty as a real estate agent.
Survived by three children, Joy ("Cubby") Ford of Fountain Hills, AZ, Jerry Watson of Washington and Larry Watson of Florida; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; her mother, Mabel McGraw of Scottsdale, AZ; her former husband, Raymond (Dee) Watson of Mesa, AZ.
Preceded in death by her son, Terry Ray Watson; father Vernon McGraw; one brother, Donald McGraw.
Funeral services for Florence R. Munch will be Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Enshrinement Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials in her memory to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Kenneth R. Strong
Age 83, passed away on August 13, 2004 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. He was born May 29, 1921. He was a lifetime resident of Lockport. He served in the United States Army, during World War II. Past Commander of American Legion Post #18, past Vice President of Will County Historical Society; past Town Crier for Canal Days, lifetime member of First Congregational Church in Lockport.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Mary Agnes (Pavlich) Strong; his children, Dennis (Jackie) Strong, Carol Graham, Terry Strong, Jerome (Janet) Strong, Brian (Debbie) Strong and Randy (Laura) Strong; his brothers, Norbert (Shirley) Strong and Darrell (Frances) Strong; his sisters, Shirley (Russell) Hill, Beryl (Frank) Swensen and Charlene (Robert) Kobe; 15 grandchildren, Stephen, Shane, Gina, Tony, Joey, Jason, Carissa, Alicia, Johathan, Shelly, Adam, Nathan, Jennifer, Samantha and Kelsey; and nine great grandchildren, McKenna, Payton, James S., Austin, Emma, James B., Ethan, Emily and Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Royal and Margaret (Schmidke) Strong; two sons, Stephen and Kevin Strong; and two brothers, Melvin and Lavern Strong.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 17, 2004 from 4 until 8 PM at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St. Lockport, IL, 60441. Funeral service Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 11 AM at the First Congregational Church in Lockport. Lying in state from 10:30 AM until time of service. Interment will be held at Lockport City Cemetery.
GOODALE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
912 S. Hamilton, Lockport
Darrin R. Yeager
Age 38, a Plainfield resident since 1999, formerly of Rock Island and Woodridge, IL, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 6, 1966 in Rock Island, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine (nee Wegerer) Yeager of Plainfield, whom he married September 2, 1989; two children, Heather and Justin Yeager of Plainfield; his parents, Richard F. and Judith A. Yeager of Rock Island; a brother, Brian (Brooke) Yeager of Crown Point, IN; a sister, Gina (Joe) Boland of Moline, IL; six nephews; parents-in-law, Vernon and Loma Wegerer of Moline; a sister-in-law, Jenell (Brad) Krause of Milwaukee, WI; and a brother-in-law, Brian (Marcy) Wegerer of Coal Valley, IL.
Darrin grew up in Rock Island, was a 1984 graduate of Rock Island Alleman High School and later received his degree in finance from Bradley University in Peoria. He was most recently employed by Gillete Corp., Romeoville, IL as a warehouse manager. Darrin was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Church, Plainfield and enjoyed working in his yard and golfing.
Visitation Tuesday, August 17, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 309 S. Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL. Services will begin Wednesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, IL with rev. David Medow officiating. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. division St., Plainfield, IL, 60544 or the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, 713 Hazelcrest Dr., Plainfield, IL, 60544.
Arrangements by:
OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME
Corner Rts 59 & 30, Plainfield
