Obituaries

Richard W. Loveland

Published by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 12:10pm

WILMINGTON—Richard W. Loveland, “Richie,” 54, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born April 15, 1963 in Joliet, Richard Wayne was a son of Edgar A. and Irene Jane (Cohoon) Loveland. He was raised in Wilmington and worked as a self-employed contractor his entire life. It was in 1981 that Richie united with Kimberly K. Boivin, and together they went on to raise a family together.

Stephen Mercer

Published by admin on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 1:50pm

KEMPTON—Stephen H. “Hillbilly” Mercer, 63, of Kempton passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago.
Steve was born on March 20, 1954 in St. Charles, MO, a son of Hayden James and Dorothy Joy (Decker) Mercer, he married Sarah Canham on June 5, 1982 in Cabery, IL.
Steve loved spend time with his family, he enjoyed going to the South Wilmington Sportsman Club, trap shooting, throwing horse shoes, fishing and shooting pool.

Suzy Miller-Norton

Published by admin on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 8:49am

SHOREWOOD—Suzy Miller-Norton, 55, of Shorewood and formerly of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born Nov. 9, 1961 in Joliet, Susanne Marie was a daughter of Harry James, Sr. and Mary Alice (Keegan) Miller. She was raised in Braidwood and graduated from Reed-Custer High School with the Class of 1979.

Rebecca Bell

Published by admin on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 8:39am

GODLEY—Age 43, of Godley, IL passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at her home.  
Born Sept. 1, 1974 in Blue Island, IL. Becky enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, time with friends, cheering her children on at sporting events, loved paint nights and her dogs.  

Marvin Kessler

Published by admin on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 8:49am

COAL CITY—Marvin H. Kessler, 90, and a lifelong resident of Coal City, passed away Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017 at his home.

Linda L Robertson

Published by admin on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 10:24am

WILMINGTON-Linda L. Robertson, 77, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, while in the care of family in Cary, IL

Joan Atchey

Published by admin on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:42pm

WILMINGTON—Joan Elizabeth Atchey, 76, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at her home.
Born Feb. 17, 1941 in Chicago, Joan was a daughter of Emil and Margaret (nee Hense) Lohr. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and previously worked for Tivoli II restaurant for 13 years. Joan later worked as a realtor in Crete, IL, and as a blackjack dealer with Harrah’s Casino in Joliet. She was a devoted member of Island City Baptist Church in Wilmington, and enjoyed reading the Bible. Joan enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, as well as crafting.

James D. Hall

Published by admin on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 11:45am

COAL CITY—James Dean “Jim” Hall, 83, of Coal City, IL, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at Regency Care of Morris, IL.

Joyce M. Miner

Published by admin on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 10:40am

WILMINGTON—Joyce M. Miner, of Wilmington, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, Il. She was born May 5, 1944 in Joliet, Il to Orin and Florence Brown.
Joyce was a forever loving wife, an avid music listener, a nurturing, caring and loving grandma, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Kenneth P. Teubel

Published by admin on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 10:38am

 FLORIDA—Kenneth P. Teubel, 70, passed away Sept. 5, 2017, in Melbourne, FL after a gallant fight.
Kenny served in the Army as a Medic during the Vietnam era (1968-1969). He was honored with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal during this time.
He is survived by his brother, John Teubel (Karin), his sister, Helyn Walston Finnigan (Joseph Finnigan), numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A deserving Military Honor Service will be held at Abraham Lincoln's Veteran Cemetery in Elwood, IL on Oct. 6, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.