Obituaries

TENNESSEE—Bruce G. Park, 79, of Chattanooga, TN and formerly of Orland Park, Tinley Park and Wilmington, IL, passed away Monday morning, July 3, 2017 at his home.
Born July 28, 1937 in Chicago, IL, Bruce Gilbert was a son of the late Andrew R. Park, Jr. and Lena C. Park (nee Conroy). He was raised and educated in Decatur, and went on to earn his bachelor of arts at Millikin University in Decatur. Bruce retired as the Executive Vice President and COO of Beverly Bancor.

WILMINGTON—Ethel "Punkin" Kavanaugh, 70,  of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
Born Sept. 14, 1946 in Danville, IL, Ethel May was a daughter of the late James J. and Dorothy J. (Hansbrough) Ritter. She was a lifetime member of New Lenox Sportsman's Club (Meneoka), and took pleasure in camping, fishing and mushroom hunting. Punkin also enjoyed gardening, and will be remembered for her love of spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

COAL CITY—Blanche Marie Pickles, 95, of Coal City, IL passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 in Leesburg, FL.

DIAMOND—Mary (nee Lawhorn) Lissy, 68, of Diamond, one of the most wonderful, caring persons known to everyone that she met, has left this earth to join her loving husband, Jim, on June 18, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Mary was born Aug. 14, 1948 in Joliet, IL to Arthur Edward and Ellamae (nee Frost) Lawhorn and was educated in Wilmington schools. She married Jim Lissy and with him was owner of Lissy's Polaris in Wilmington. After 30 years they retired in 2002 to enjoy their golden years together.