Obituaries

Robert Logan

Published by admin on Mon, 07/14/2025 - 11:29am

BRAIDWOOD—Robert Arthur Logan, 88, of Braidwood, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Born on July 2, 1937, in Cobden, IL, he was the son of Wilmer and Beulah (née Nance) Logan. On Sept. 17, 1960, he married Judith Allen in Nason, IL, beginning a lifelong journey of love and devotion that spanned almost 65 years. Together, they built a beautiful life and a legacy of faith and family.

Joann Daniels

Published by admin on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 8:38am

COAL CITY— Joann Daniels, 93, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at the Arc of Dwight on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Gordon Hansen

Published by admin on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 8:45am

WILMINGTON— Gordon A. Hansen, 67 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
Born Dec. 28, 1957 in Morris, Gordon Allen was a son of Gaylord Hansen and Gladys (Smith) McLaughlin. He was raised in Gardner and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1975.

Gary Hansen

Published by admin on Tue, 07/08/2025 - 8:56am

REDDICK—Gary L. Hansen, 70, of Reddick, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home.
Born Nov. 16, 1954 in Morris, he was the son of Gaylord Hansen and Gladys (nee Smith) McLaughlin. Gary loved cars, fishing, and listening to rock music.

James Krug

Published by admin on Thu, 07/03/2025 - 9:37am

COAL CITY— James Aaron Krug, 49, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025. Born June 18, 1976, in Joliet, he was the cherished son of Jimmie Dean and Mary Ann (née Frederiksen) Krug.

Carolyn R. Henke

Published by admin on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:29pm

COAL CITY—Carolyn R. Henke, 80, of Coal City, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1944 in Springfield, to Charles and Virginia (nee Norman) DeLay. She was educated in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School class of 1962. Carolyn married Donald Henke on Oct. 12, 1963 at the Coal City United Methodist Church. Together, Carolyn and Don raised their family of three daughters and became devoted grandparents and great-grandparents.

Kerri Ann Kinnett

Published by admin on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 10:59am

MORRIS—In Loving Memory of Kerri Ann Kinnett- March 30,1988- June 26, 2025. The world lost a little color, a lot of laughter, and a whole lot of heart when Kerri Ann Kinnett, of Morris, passed away far too soon at the age of 37. A beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and walking ray of sarcastic sunshine, Kerri's spirit was one-of-a-kind, and frankly, we're still not sure how we're supposed to carry on without her witty comebacks and surprise pinches.

Nancy Jacobek

Published by admin on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 10:57am

MORRIS—Nancy Jacobek, 84, of Morris, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Aug. 9, 1940 in Chicago, Nancy was a daughter of William and Mary Bernice (Sullivan) Madden. She was raised in Chicago, graduating from Saint Patrick Academy in Des Plaines in 1958. On June 22, 1963, Nancy married James "Jake” Jacobek at Saint Monica’s Roman Catholic Church. After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, Nancy dedicated herself to helping others as a helpline counselor and support coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bruce Filbrandt

Published by admin on Thu, 06/26/2025 - 11:01am

MCNABB— Bruce A. Filbrandt, 88 of McNabb, Il formally of Muscatine, IA passed away peacefully Sunday June 22, 2025 at Liberty Village in Princeton, Il.
Bruce was born Sept. 18, 1936 in Davenport, IA to Herman and Mable (Drescher) Filbrandt. He married Belinda Alderson on May 28, 1994.
Bruce farmed in Muscatine, IA, owned his own Lawncare service and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 25 in Iowa until his retirement in 1994.

Gloria A. Bormet

Published by admin on Thu, 06/26/2025 - 9:29am

NEW LENOX—Gloria A. Bormet (nee Perry), 74, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.