Obituaries

Violet Daniels

Published by admin on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 8:53am

BRACEVILLE—Violet Laverne Daniels, 101, of Braceville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet.

John W. McLuckie

Published by admin on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 9:45am

John W. McLuckie, 100, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Heritage Health in Dwight.
Born October 18, 1919 in Sulphur Springs, IL, John Wilmar was a son of John and Ada (nee Morris) McLuckie. He was raised and educated in Sulphur Springs and rural Mazon, and on June 3, 1944 he married Lilla Mae Ray at Coal City United Methodist Church. Together they would build their home and raise their family in Coal City. John was a farmer and spent his entire life farming in both Braceville and Maine Townships.

Kathryn S. Shea

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 4:19pm

WILMINGTON—Kathryn S. Shea, 64, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born Sept. 11, 1955 in Joliet, Kathryn was a daughter of John "Elmer" and Catherine Ann "Kay" (Staehely) Shea. She attended Saint Rose Parochial School in Wilmington and graduated from St. Francis Academy in Joliet. Kathy worked in home healthcare before gaining employment as a dispatcher for the Wilmington Police and Fire. Most recently she was back working in medical offices, and spent several years assisting in Dr. Fritz' office in Joliet.

Roger Holloway

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 2:18pm

GARDNER—Roger H. Holloway, 42, of Gardner, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Morris Hospital.
He was born Dec. 6, 1977 in Whidbey Island, WA. Roger was a graduate of Reed-Custer High School. He loved motorcycles and especially enjoyed riding his Harley. He loved his children, grandchildren and he adored being called Papa. Roger will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Robert A. Phillips

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:52pm

MORRIS—Robert A. Phillips, “Rob,” 88, of Morris, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris.

Anton F. Bosonetta

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:38pm

DIAMOND—Anton F. Bosonetta, 81, of Diamond, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
Born March 7, 1938 in Morris, Anton Felix was a son of Anton and Martha Leonelda (Gallo) Bosonetta. He was raised and educated in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1956. On Jan. 18, 1964, Tony married Irene “Reenie” Stukel in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet. Together they made their home and raised their family in Coal City.

Christi Sweeney

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:15pm

MORRIS—Christi Sweeney, 58, of Morris, was called home to the Lord on Feb. 20, 2020 with her loving family at her side after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Donna Jean Feely

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:49am

TEXAS—Donna Jean (LaCount) Feely, 84, formerly of 2 Dinosaur Road, Wilmington, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020 from complications of a fall/fractured hip in her home in Alvin, TX. She was born May 6, 1935.
Her and her husband, Daniel Richard Feely married on June 21, 1950 in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in death on 12-17-2018.

Richard L. Poulos

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:35am

WILMINGTON—Richard L. Poulos, 83, of Wilmington and formerly of Springville, TN, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at his home.
Born Nov. 22, 1936 in Chicago, Richard Louis was a son of John and Ruth Poulos. He was raised and educated in New Palestine, IN and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

Carole Preiss

Published by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:04am

BRAIDWOOD—Carole Jane Preiss, (nee Banks), 75, of Braidwood, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet
She was born May 27, 1944 in Savannah, GA to Theodore and Freddie (nee Wells) Banks. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington. Carole sold Avon and volunteered during tax season for senior citizens. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.