Obituaries

Obituaries G Dorothy GALLAGHER Betty M. GALLAGHER (nee ANDRES) Age 76, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL. Late of New Lenox. She is survived by her two daughters, Marla (Thomas) HALL and Jenelle (Bob) MANCE; four grandchildren, Eva SIMMONS, Adam, Jacob and Luke MANCE; a great grandchild, Hannah SIMMONS; and her caregiver, Roma VAITEKUNIENE. She lived in the Joliet area for 49 years. She was a member of the Ingalls United Methodist Church. She was the Past President PTA Woodlawn School and Past President of the U.M. Women. She was preceded in death … Read more

Obituaries E Francis EASON Francis F EASIB, a resident of Monee, died Monday, Nov 29, at St Francis Hospital and Health Center, Blue Island. An 11am funeral service will be conducted today at Fedde-Helfrich Chapel, Peotone, with the Rev Dr Robert Hurst officiating. Interment will be in Skyline Memorial Park, Monee. Mr EASON was born 4 Nov 1915 in Manhattan. He was retired as a boltmaker with 35 years of service from International Harvester of West Pullman, a member of St Pauls United Church of Christ, Monee; a past trustee for the Village of Monee; and a 20-year member of … Read more

Obituaries D John D’ARCY Death of John D’ARCY The death of Mr. John D’ARCY occurred at 6:30 o’clock yesterday morning. Mr. DARCY was born at Wedgeford, Ireland, in the year 1820, and came to Joliet in 1853. He was an active business man, and possessed much energy and great judgement. He had been a railroad contractor, a dry goods merchant, grocer, farmer, cattle dealer, etc. He was for some time one of Joliet’s Alderman. He owned at one time 1000 acres of the best land in Will county, and at the time of his death, owened 500 acres. He leaves … Read more

Obituaries C Violet Krapf CADORETTE Violet KRAPF CADORETTE Age 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, died Monday, December 3, 2001 at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry. She was born on November 14, 1914 in Green Garden, Illinois to Charles and Amanda (BERGMEIER) KRAPF. In January of 1959, she married Raymond J. CADORETTE. Survivors include her children Donald (Carol) CADORETTE of Boston, Ginger (Ray) HARRIS of Jacksonville, FL, Rose Mary (George) SMITH of Boston, Jean O’CONNELL of Jacksonville and Reene (Joe) ROSZKOWSKI of Boston, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Lorraine HENELY of Wonder Lake, sisters-in-law Orpha KRAPF of Springfield, Marian KRAPF … Read more

Obituaries Bi – By Christine BICKEL Services were held last week for Christine Marie Bickel, 46, of Peotone. Mrs. Bickel died August 31, 2005 at her home. She was born May 3, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a secretary. Mrs. Bickel is survived by a daughter, Melissa Bickel of Peotone; 2 sons, Andrew and Matthew Bickel, both of Peotone; her parents, Ignatius and Marie Scheetner Zielinski of Matteson; 2 brothers, Butch Zielinski of Plainfield and Michael Zielinski of Gurnee; 2 sisters, Kate Zielinski and Debbie Zielinski, both of Matteson; and special friend, Dub Austell of Peotone. The funeral … Read more

Obituaries Ba – Be Daniel BAILEY Pioneer Passes Away – In the Death of Daniel BAILEY, of Channahon, Will County is the Loser This afternnon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. H. LAING officiating, all that was mortal of Daniel BAILEY, one of the pioneer residents of Channahon, was consigned to mother earth. The death of this venerable and highly-respected man, which occurred Wednesday at midnight, cast a goom over the entire community. Heart and lung trouble was the cause. The deceased was aged 86 years. Mr. BAILEY was born May 24, 1813, in Pennsylvania. At the home of his father, … Read more

Obituaries A Alfred AHLBORN Alfred W. Ahlborn Jr., 82, of Peotone, died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at his home. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Fedde-Helfrich Chapel, Peotone, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ahlborn was a retired car salesman at Trader-Schroeder Dodge-Chrysler in Peotone. He was born June 7, 1920, in Peotone, the son of Alfred W. Sr. and Hazel L. Eichenlaub Ahlborn. Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Jacobs, whom he married June 26, 1960, in Morris, of Peotone; one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Cathy Ahlborn of Peotone; … Read more