Obituaries

Mary Howard

Published by admin on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 3:41pm

DWIGHT—Mary Howard, 56, of Dwight and formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Morris Hospital.
Born Dec. 19, 1961 in Chicago, Mary was a daughter of Henderson and Luberda (Barron) Howard. At the age of 12, Mary moved to the Fox Developmental Center in Dwight where she would make lasting friendships and grow as a person. She always looked her best and was known for showcasing her extensive jewelry collection. She was also notorious for being "in the know" with all of the happenings. Mary will be remembered most for her beautiful smile.

Michael J. Rybak

Published by admin on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 2:26pm

MANTENO—Michael J. Rybak, 97, of Manteno and formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

Kenneth E. Gremar

Published by admin on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 1:05pm

GARDNER—Kenneth E. Gremar, 83, of Gardner, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Oct. 1, 1934 in Chaffee, MO, Kenneth Eugene was a son of Shearley and Rose (White) Gremar. He was raised and educated in Missouri and worked for Celotex Corporation until transitioning to Brownie Corporation in Gardner, from where he retired.
Kenny loved electric trains and was especially fond of the Frisco Train, which travelled from Missouri to California. Following his retirement he enjoyed staying busy and took pleasure in woodworking.

James Wise

Published by admin on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 8:53am

COAL CITY—James R. Wise, 78, of Coal City, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at his home.
Born Sept. 11, 1939 in Evergreen Park,  James Richard was a son of Orlando Pat and Marjory (Hiatt) Wise. He was a 1957 graduate of Spalding Institute in Peoria; went on to receive his BA in Political Science from Quincy College, and later earned his Master’s in History from Indiana State University in Terre Haute.

Thomas E. Kilbride

Published by admin on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 11:49am

WILMINGTON—Thomas E. Kilbride, 65, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.
Born Jan. 27, 1953 in Joliet, Thomas was a son of Edmond and Genevieve (Lensie) Kilbride.
Tom worked as a guard for the Illinois Department of Corrections, and retired from Stateville Correctional Center after 30 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy (nee Howell); one son, one daughter, grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.
Per Tom's wishes, his remains will be used for anatomical study, and there will be no services.

LaVerne Tamayo-Sandstrom

Published by admin on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 9:54am

COAL CITY—LaVerne Tamayo-Sandstrom, (nee Weder), 81, of Coal City, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL.  
Born April 11, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of LaVerne and Maxine (nee Carlise) Weder. She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Braidwood. LaVerne was known to be very generous and always put others before her. She enjoyed bingo, crosswords, collecting dolls, church, yardwork, angels and her favorite color was blue.  

Arthur Dundas

Published by admin on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 9:52am

WILMINGTON—Arthur “Art” Dundas, 90, late of Wilmington and formerly of Downers Grove, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born March 17, 1928 in Hinsdale, IL.
Art was a 60 year member of Dupage County Carpenters Union Local #1889, member of Downers Grove American Legion Post 80 and lifetime member of Wilmington VFW Post 5422. He was a member of the Wilmington Recreation Club where he enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends.

Mary A. Glagola

Published by admin on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 2:48pm

WILMINGTON—Mary A. (Langheld) Glagola, 63, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home.
Born Feb. 22, 1955 in Joliet, Mary Alice was a daughter of Elmer and Lillian (Gibson) Langheld. She was raised in Lockport and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of 1973. Mary worked at Angelo’s Sporting Goods Center in Wilmington for many years, and recently finished her career with PetSmart in Joliet, where she was the Salon Manager and a groomer.

Baldur Kirsch Jr.

Published by admin on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 11:25am

WILMINGTON TWP— Baldur Kirsch Jr., 47, passed away suddenly Tuesday July 10, 2018, in Wilmington Township.
Baldur worked in the construction trades and was an accomplished cement finisher.  He loved boating, but nothing was more important to him than his family.  His large family, and his many relatives and friends will miss him terribly.
Baldur is survived by his children, Alex Bays and Chloe Hunter Kirsch; his parents, Baldur and Raquel Kirsch, Sr.; his sisters, Olga Kirsch, Erika Kirsch, Marlene Kirsch, and Stefanie (Tyler) Pommier; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Luis Cornelio

Published by admin on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 8:35am

WILMINGTON—Luis Cornelio "Louie", 39, of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Morris Hospital.
Born March 26, 1979 in Libertyville, Luis is a son of Carol (nee O’Leary) and the late Domingo Cornelio. He attended Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, and graduated with the Class of 1997. Luis was a member of the Carpenter’s Local Union 174, and was working most recently for BP Whiting Refinery in Whiting, IN.