Obituaries

John Barnard

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:57am

ESSEX—John Richard Barnard, 81, of Essex, passed away Dec. 18, 2017 in Bradenton, FL, on his 81st birthday. He was born Dec. 18, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Anna Barnard.  
John is survived by his wife of 18 years, Darlene Barnard; his two sons, John (Teresa) Barnard and Mark (Cheryl) Barnard; his two daughters, Kathleen (Tobey) Delaney and Suzanne (Mike) Buss and 15 grandchildren.

Mariano Hernandez

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:55am

BRAIDWOOD—Mariano Vega Hernandez, “Mike the Fisherman,” 74, of Braidwood, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.
Born April 9, 1943 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan and Adela (nee Vega) Hernandez. He married Luella Crater in 1967 in Chicago, IL.  He was an avid fisherman and member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Anne Flanagan

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:43am

COLORADO—Anne (Borschnack) Flanagan, 83, of Pine, CO passed away recently. She was born in 1934 to Fred and Teresa Borschnack.

Sarah Smith

Published by admin on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:26am

WILMINGTON—Sarah Hagel Smith, 32, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 4, 2018 as the result of a cardiac condition.

Lois Rae Stockhaus

Published by admin on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 8:42am

ELWOOD—Lois Rae Stockhaus, 86, of Elwood and formerly of Rogers, AK, passed away Monday evening, April 2, 2018 at her home following a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Frances Lombardi

Published by admin on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 8:48am

WILMINGTON—Frances Mary Lombardi, (nee Zavidosky), 90, of Wilmington, and formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at her home.

June Olson

Published by admin on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 4:41pm

MORRIS—June Olson, 86, of Morris and formerly of Gardner, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at The Pointe at Morris.

Paul Ruffatti

Published by admin on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 4:31pm

COAL CITY—Paul L. Ruffatti, 52, of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Born March 19, 1966 in Joliet, IL, Paul Louis was the son of Lorraine (Endrst) and  Louis P. Ruffatti. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1984. Paul was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #265 and was employed with Roberts Environmental in Tinley Park.

Dean Jones

Published by admin on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 3:18pm

WILMINGTON—Dean Jones, 66, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly at his home on March 31, 2018.
Born Dec. 10, 1951 in Columbus, WI, Dean Emrys was a son of Emrys and Adaline (Schepp) Jones. He graduated valedictorian of his class at Rio High School in 1969, and went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineering with honors from the University of Platteville in 1974. Dean was a Registered Civil Engineer in Wisconsin.
He was united in marriage with Sherridan L. Hardy on April 21, 1979 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montello, WI, and she preceded him in death in 2015.

Stella Drabek

Published by admin on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 10:45am

Stella Louise Drabek, “Bootie,” 74, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born June 27, 1943 in Cheatham County, TN, Stella was a daughter of George W. and Mary Louallen-Hudgens. Stella spent her early years in Tennessee and Illinois. She held several roles in her life, the most rewarding of which were being Glenda’s mom and spending time with her family.
Stella is survived by her daughter, Glenda June Kleeman; one brother, Nelson Randall Hudgens (his wife, Ann) and many nieces and nephews.