Vital Records

Obituaries U Laverne E. ULLRICH 29 Jan 1980, Sec. 3, p.5; ULLRICH, LaVerne E. Sr., Age 40. Late of New Lenox. Died January 28, 1980 at Saint Joseph Hospital. Born March 6, 1939. Survived by his wife, Paulette nee LISDERO. Sons, Verne, Kevin, Kenny and Scott, daughters, Karen and Lisa and parents, Earl and Ruth nee BETHELL. Brother, Duane A., all of New Lenox. Employed as a Sales Manager for Rainbo Bakery, aurora. Funeral services Wednesday, 10 a.m. from the Hickey Vandenberg Chapel, 442, E. Lincoln Highway. Rev. Louis TEAGUE officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Entombment … Read more

Obituaries T Michael TAIT Obituary Last Wednesday the body of Michael TAIT was followed to its final resting place in Oakwood cemetery by a large number of the citizens of this county. But two of the sons, Thomas and Michael,were present at the last sad rites, the remaining two, Jhn and Magnus, being prevented by long distance, their respective homes being Oregon and Kansas. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. A. H. STOTE, pastor of the Baptist Church, of this city, which church was organized in the winter of 1853 by the deceased and a few others, and in … Read more

Obituaries Si – Sw Earl A. SIEMSEN Earl A. SIEMSEN age 91, a lifelong area resident, passed away November 23, 2004. He was the loving father of Carol (Tom) VANDERSANDEN of Tinley Park, IL, Jean (Bob) HESPEN of Peotone, IL, and LaVerne (Bill) DUNCAN of Williams Bay, WI; dear brother of Coretta PEKNY of Riverdale, IL; cherished grandfather of thirteen and great grandfather of eleven. He was preceded in death his beloved wife of 46 years, Helen (nee FELDNER), and his brother the late Harold SEIMSEN. Earl was a retired farmer of Tinley Park and Monee and DeKalb Seed Dealer … Read more

Obituaries Sa – Sh Hjalmar Salee Hjalmar SALLE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter SALEE, died at St. Joseph’s hospital at 6 o’clock last night, July 6, aged 28 years, 1 month, 6 days. Mr. Salle was a member of the plumbing firm of Meegan & Salle, 502 Collins street. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lena A. SCHMIDT, also his parents and tho brothers, Eanie and James, and one sister, Anna M. Funeral services will be held from the residence, 1003 Clay street, Friday at 1 p.m. to the Swedish Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Burial in … Read more

Obituaries Q Hattie QUIGLEY Hattie QUIGLEY (KROHN) Age 108. Monday, June 25, 2001 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Formerly of Lockport. Survived by her son, William (Phyllis) QUIGLEY, loving grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother of many; a sister, Lottie MOWERY. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Lockport. Living in Lockport until her retirement. Preceded in death by her husband, William QUIGLEY; daughter, Helen WIEPERT; parents; five brothers; and two sisters. Family will receive friends at the Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Thursday 5-8 PM. Services will be Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11 AM at … Read more

Obituaries P Merton PADDOCK Merton Paddock Dies At Brother’s Home Lockport, Oct. 3. – – Merton PADDOCK, a brother of the late Jerome PADDOCK, and a well-known farmer of this vicinity, died today at the home of his brother, Supervisor Elmer PADDOCK. Death resulted from tuberculosis, which developed following an attack of pneumonia. Deceased was 45 years old and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Roy BLACK, of Jerome, Ariz., and also two sons, Burt PADDOCK, of Chicago and George PADDOCK, of Douglas, Ariz. He is an uncle of Dr. Walter PADDOCK, of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced … Read more

Obituaries O Earl O’BRIEN O’BRIEN, Earl D. Formerly of Wilmington. Passed away at the Imperial Care Center in Joliet. Friday, January 3, 1986. Age 89 years. Born in Elwood, July 12, 1896 and has lived in the Wilmington area all his life. Was a retired farmer. Member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington. Was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. John F. O’BRIEN, pioneer residents of Channahon township, besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret O’BRIEN and Mrs. Bess NAAL (Clarence), five brothers, Jay R. (Florence), Frank, Leo, Lawrence and Thomas … Read more

Obituaries N Robin Lea NADLER Robin Lea Nadler, 45, of Peotone, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004, peacefully at home with her family at her side. Robin was born October 11, 1958 in Joliet to Maynard and Elsie (Bradley) Nadler (1994). She was a member of the Peotone United Methodist Church and was a travel analyst. She is survived by a sister, Diane Nadler of Peotone, 2 brothers, Craig (Karen) Nadler of Kennet, Missouri and Kent (Toni) Nadler of Mt. Prospect; 4 nephews, Michael, Jason, Mathew and Adam. Funeral services were held on October 13th at Peotone United Methodist Church. … Read more

Obituaries Mc Hiram McALLISTER Hiram William MCALLISTER, aged 45 years, 8 months, 24 days, at his home, two miles north of Elwood, of a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held at the Brown church at 2:30pm Tuesday, and will be in charge of the M.W.A. and the O.W.C. Source: Unknown newspaper and date Posted by Lynn Barnes Rudberg, Jul 21, 2000 Mrs. Amanda E. McCANN Succumbs At 77; Rites Saturday December 22, 1942 Mrs. Amanda E. MCCANN, 77 years old, 323 Illinois Street, died last night at her home after a lingering illness. She is survived by two … Read more