Obituaries

Dale Cupples

Published by admin on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:17am

PIPER CITY—Dale Louis Cupples, 76, of Piper City, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Dale was born Nov. 4, 1942 in Ottawa, the son of Roy and Eva (Oster) Cupples. He married Barbara Jean Bacon on Feb. 13, 1965 in Jacksonville and she preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2013.

Peggy Thorson-Schroder

Published by admin on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:12am

MORRIS—Peggy Thorson-Schroder, 66, of Morris, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at The Parc of Joliet.
Born Sept. 29, 1952 in Morris, Peggy Elaine was a daughter of Vernon Dale and Hazel (Hendrickson) Thorson. She was raised in Morris and graduated from Joliet East High School with the class of 1970.
Peggy enjoyed gardening and reading, but will most be remembered for the love in which she held for her grandchildren.

William Vogel

Published by admin on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 11:15am

BRAIDWOOD—William “Bill” Vogel, 88, of Braidwood, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Morris Hospital.
Born April 22, 1931 in Mason City, IL, he was the son of Floyd and Ruth (nee Aikman) Vogel. Bill was a Veteran of the United State Marines, serving from 1952-1954 and a member of the Boilermakers Local One Lodge in Chicago. He loved his family, neighbors and fishing.

Keith William Dooley-Reddy

Published by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 12:35pm

BRAIDWOOD—Keith William Dooley-Reddy, 25, of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Braidwood.
Born on Sept. 20, 1993 in Chicago, he attended Mt. Prospect High School. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities, but most of all Keith enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Chloe, as well as all of his family and friends.
Surviving are his daughter, Chloe Isabella Goodwin-Reddy; loving parents of Mt. Prospect; and his brother, Taran Dooley-Reddy.

Sally Ann Squellati

Published by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 8:23am

COAL CITY—Sally Ann Squellati, 71, of Coal City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home.
Born Sept. 27, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois, Sally was a daughter of Claude and Mildred (McCormick) Saulsburry. She was raised and educated in Coal City, and on July 2, 1966, Sally married Chuck Squellati in the Coal City United Methodist Church. Together they made their home and raised their family in Coal City.

Rita M. Rabideau

Published by admin on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 1:35pm

WILMINGTON—Rita M. Rabideau, 93, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Jan. 5, 1926 in Clifton, Rita Marie was a daughter of Louie J. and Florence Elizabeth (Hamende) Frooninckx.

Audrey Marie Baumgart

Published by admin on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 10:00am

WILMINGTON—Audrey Marie Baumgart, 81, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Salem Village in Joliet.
Born June 26, 1938 in Chicago, Audrey Marie was a daughter of Henry and Ella (Potz) Baumgart. She was raised and educated on the Southside of Chicago and began her career with Illinois Bell, later transitioning with Southern Bell, from where she retired.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Joseph Nasadowski, of Lockport; two nieces: Audrey (Richard) Kingery, of Frankfort, and Beth (Michael) Marks, of Charlotte, NC, and several cousins.

John Charles Lavezzi

Published by admin on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:11pm

John Charles Lavezzi, age 79, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Heritage Health with his family by his side.

Martha Mae Patterson

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 1:54pm

BRAIDWOOD—Martha Mae Patterson (nee Armstrong), 98, of Braidwood, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dwight.
Martha was born June 30, 1921 in Virginia, IL. She was the sixth of nine children born to the Daniel Crockett and Elva Clara (nee Miller) Armstrong.

Brandie A. Barnett-Fisher

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 8:31am

ODELL—Brandie A. Barnett-Fisher, 43, of Odell, formerly of Mazon and Gardner, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Born July 6, 1975 in Joliet, Brandie Arlene is the daughter of Faith (nee-Jackson) Degroat of Imlay City, MI and Terry A. Barnett, Sr.
Brandie enjoyed crafting, as well as spending time outdoors and tending to her yard. She also loved garage sales and took pleasure in restoring old furniture.  Brandie will be most be remembered for being at home and spending time with her kids and family.