Debra 'Debbie' Gudeman 1956 - 2024Debra 'Debbie' L. Gudeman, 67, of Watseka, passed away Thursday (May 16, 2024), at her home in Watseka. She was born Sept. 12, 1956, in Watseka, the daughter of Henry E. and Jewell R. (Cox) Eilts. She married David Gudeman in Watseka, on Oct. 18, 1980. Surviving are her husband, David Gudeman, of Watseka; her son,...Obituary
Nancy Freyman 1950 - 2024Nancy Freyman, 74, of Kankakee, passed away Monday (May 13, 2024), at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born Jan. 30, 1950, in Hammond, Ind., the daughter of Edward and Lorraine (Magdziarz) Bojda. Nancy married Robert Freyman on June 14, 1969, in Calumet City. He preceded her in death Dec. 13,...Obituary
Pamela M. Johnson Steinkellner 1974 - 2024Pamela M. Johnson Steinkellner, 49, of Elgin, and formerly of Kankakee, passed away April 27, 2024, in Elgin. Pamela was born July 22, 1974, in Kankakee, the daughter of James and Eleanor Johnson. She was married to Daniel Steinkellner; he survives. Also surviving are her mother, Eleanor Billadeau, of Bourbonnais;...Obituary
Louise Gish Holbrook 1935 - 2024Louise Gish Holbrook, 88, entered into eternal rest April 29, 2024. She passed away at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Ga., with her nephew, Randy Moore and family, by her side. She was born the daughter of George (Ray) and Cecelia Gish, in Kempton, on Nov. 7, 1935. Her parents preceded her in death. Louise attended...Obituary
Wayne D. Knapp 1930 - 2024Wayne D. Knapp, 93, of Watseka, passed away Thursday (May 16, 2024), at the Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. He was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Cissna Park, the youngest of six children born to Adam J. and Elizabeth A. (Frank) Knapp. Wayne married Delores Ann Moser in Roanoke, on June 26, 1955. They were blessed to...Obituary
Darrell Denault 1948 - 2024Darrell J. Denault, 76, of Herscher, passed away Tuesday (May 14, 2024), peacefully, on his farm. He was born May 11, 1948, in Kankakee, the son of Leonard and Florence (Benoit) Denault. Darrell married Janet LeRoy on Dec. 12, 1977. Darrell was a farmer and owned and operated a lawn mower repair business. He enjoyed...Obituary
James 'Jim' Cheffer 1950 - 2024James "Jim" Cheffer, 73, of Bourbonnais, passed away May 12, 2024, at Cedarhurst Senior Citizens' Living in Springfield. He was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Kankakee, the son of Paul and Colette (Fritz) Cheffer. A "mostly" lifelong resident of Kankakee County, Jim graduated from Bishop McNamara Catholic High School in...Obituary
Orrin Kinney 1940 - 2024Orrin Wayne Kinney, 83, of Harvard, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on May 7th, 2024, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. Orrin was born on December 24, 1940, in Momence, Illinois to Clare and Myrna (Doehring) Kinney. He was one of five children, Doris (Shourd), Melvin, JoAnn (Schaafsma),...Obituary
Vaughn Peerbolte 1955 - 2024Vaughn Peerbolte, 68, of Bradley, passed away May 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 11, 1955, in Kankakee, the son of Joseph and Darlene Laurent Peerbolte. Vaughn grew up on a farm outside of Martinton. He loved working in the garden and maintaining the farm property. He enjoyed the...Obituary
Ernest 'Ernie' Flowers 1934 - 2024A Life Well Lived. A Life Well Traveled. A Life Well Worked. These statements aptly encapsulate the ethos of Ernest "Ernie" W. Flowers. To know Ernie was to understand his approach to life — a blend of stubbornness and perseverance that guided him through every stage of his journey, his family said. He was born as...Obituary
Wilfred 'Jerry' Ouellette 1928 - 2024Wilfred E.G., "Jerry" Ouellette, 96, of Kankakee, passed away Friday (May 10, 2024), at Riverside's Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. He was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Kankakee, the son of Conrad and Julia (Denault) Ouellette. Jerry married Shirley Bushey on Jan. 22, 1949, in Kankakee. She preceded him in death in...Obituary
Norma Homberg 1937 - 2024Norma J. Homberg, 86, of Bradley, and formerly of Kankakee, passed away Sunday (May 12, 2024), at at Riverside's Senior Citizens Living in Bourbonnais, after a long courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. She was born Sept. 2, 1937, in Kankakee, the daughter of Leonard N. Bertrand and Lucille L. (Sippel) Jackson...Obituary
Clara Kinkade 1926 - 2024Clara Theresa Kinkade, 97, of Bourbonnais passed away Thursday (May 9, 2024), at Ascension Saint Mary Hospital in Kankakee. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, at the family home in rural Cullom, the 10th and last child born to William H. and Gertrude (Koerner) Deany. Clara graduated from Cullom High School at the age of...Obituary
Kathleen Regnier 1947 - 2024Kathleen S. Regnier, 76, of Watseka. and formerly of Gilman, passed away Friday (May 10, 2024), at her home. Katie was born July 31, 1947, in Watseka, the daughter of Harry and Maxine (Austin) Shannon. She married James E. Regnier Sr. on May 8, 1982, in Onarga. Surviving are her husband, James Regnier Sr., of...Obituary
Kim Baskin-Walker 1966 - 2024Kim Baskin-Walker, 57, of Pembroke Township, passed away Tuesday (May 7, 2024), at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1966, in Chicago, the daughter of Zakee and Dorothy (Gaudet) Baskin. Kim was a CNA and phlebotomist and was employed by Shapiro Developmental Center for 31 years. She was a member of Pembroke Fellowship...Obituary
Doris Brodien 1928 - 2024Doris Lillian Brodien, 96, of Brentwood, Tenn., and formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away May 5, 2024, in Franklin, Tenn. She was born Feb. 23, 1928, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of G. Howard and Florence G. (Marsac) Rowe. Doris married Elmer E. Brodien on Aug. 30, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in...Obituary
Dallas 'Sonny' Williams Jr. 1952 - 2024Dallas "Sonny" Williams Jr., 71, of Chebanse, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends Wednesday (May 8, 2024). He was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Chicago, the son of Dallas Sr. and Gertrude (Woolard) Williams, the oldest of two sons. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, John David,...Obituary
Denise Tully 1962 - 2024Denise Edith Tully, of Park Ridge, and formerly of St. Anne, went to Heaven peacefully, Monday (May 6, 2024). Denise was born May 31, 1962, in Kankakee, the daughter of Jerald "Jerry" and June Hoekstra, of St. Anne. She graduated from Bishop McNamara Catholic High School in 1980; and Valparaiso University in 1985...Obituary
Carol Ball 1940 - 2024Carol Ann (Parrish) Lyon Ball, 83, of Milford, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday (May 8, 2024), at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital in Hoopeston. Carol was born July 6, 1940, in Watseka, the daughter of George T. and Ruth I. (Crawford) Parrish. She married John W. Lyon on April 24, 1960, in Stockland. He...Obituary
Brian Ebersole 1956 - 2024Brian K. Ebersole, 67, of Bradley, passed away Tuesday (May 7, 2024), at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. He was born Aug. 13, 1956, in Sterling, the son of Eugene and Audrey (Leonard) Ebersole. Brian married Julie Ponikvar on Jan. 4, 1992, in Kankakee. Brian retired from working in the maintenance department of...Obituary
Lois Johnson 1929 - 2024Lois C. Johnson, 95, of the Kankakee area, passed away at Riverside's Miller Healthcare Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee, on April 23, 2024. She was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Leslie and Laura Hanna Barnard. She married George Johnson Jr. in 1948. They were married for 71 years. Lois graduated...Obituary
Mary Peters 1933 - 2024Palos Heights— Mary Margaret Peters, 90, of Kankakee, passed peacefully at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her daughter, Pamela's home in Palos Heights, Illinois. Mary was born on August 22, 1933, in Kankakee to Leon and LaRee (Hammond) Suprenant. She was married to Orvan Peters of Kankakee for 47 years....Obituary
Chester Louis Taylor 1932 - 2024Chester Louis Taylor, 91, of Bourbonnais, passed away Sunday (May 5, 2024), at his home. He was born June 13, 1932, in Livingston, Tenn., the son of B. Chester and Sylvia L. (Conner) Taylor. Chester married Barbara Simpson on Dec. 16, 1954, in Crossville. Chester was an operator in slitting and processing...Obituary
Wendell Verkler 1941 - 2024Wendell Lee Verkler, 83, of Cissna Park, passed away Sunday (May 5, 2024), at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Cissna Park, a son of Elmer and Lillian (Word) Verkler. He married Donna Hari on April 11, 1963, in Cissna Park. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard (Maria) Verkler, of Cissna...Obituary
