Obituaries

Norma Baker

Published by admin on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 9:58am

MANHATTAN— Norma “Jean” Baker (nee Hidlebaugh), 93, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Diane Washburn

Published by admin on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 8:48am

MORRIS—Diane D. Washburn, 66 of Morris, passed away gracefully, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, on Tuesday evening Aug. 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Born June 29, 1957 in Morris, Diane Dolores was a daughter of Norman and Rose Edith (Vogel) Ziegler. She was raised in Morris; attended Morris High School, where she was involved with the Prisms, and graduated with the Class of 1975.  She attended Joliet Junior College, and went on to make her career with the Morris Daily Herald for 33 1⁄2 years.

Phyllis M. Camplin

Published by admin on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 3:48pm

PARK FORREST, IL—Phyllis M. Camplin (nee Shuran), 81, of Park Forest, IL, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023 at Aperion Care in Wilmington, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
She was born Feb. 6, 1942 in Chicago, as an only child to the late Paul and Loretta (nee Noncek) Shuran.

Susan Barry

Published by admin on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 3:18pm

WILMINGTON—Susan Barry, 68, of Wilmington, and formerly of Homer Glen, IL, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.
Born April 19, 1955 in Worth, IL, Susan Kay was a daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Nickleski) Chmielewski. She was raised in Worth and graduated from Queen of Peace with the class of 1973.

Margaret O’Bert

Published by admin on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 2:13pm

WILMINGTON—Margaret O'Bert, 98, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Born Oct. 14, 1924 in Chicago, Margaret Catherine was a daughter of Joseph Peter and Minnie Rose (Spese) Squellati. She was raised in Coal City where she attended Assumption grade school and went on to graduate from Coal City High School with the class of 1942. On Dec. 19, 1942, Margaret married Louis Arthur O’Bert and initially settled in Coal City before moving to Wilmington in 1964.

Eric J. Schutz

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 3:19pm

WILMINGTON—Eric J. Schutz, 60, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
Born June 5, 1963 in Evergreen Park, IL, Eric James was a son of Edwin Werner and Anne Marie (Sabaitis) Schutz. He was raised and educated in Chicago Ridge and graduated from St, Lawrence High School with the class of 1981.

James L. Passafiume Jr.

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:30pm

BAIDWOOD—James L. Passafiume Jr., 87, of Braidwood, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Natallee L. Anderson

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:58am

BRAIDWOOD—Natallee L. (Mansfield) Anderson, 64, of Braidwood, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13 2023 at Aperion Care of Marseilles.

Jack Lenzie

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:57am

ARIZONA—Jack (John) Lenzie, of Sun City, AZ, passed away suddenly at the age of 79 on Aug. 8, 2023, peacefully at home.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1943, son of Ella and Alfonso Lenzie. He was a loving sibling and youngest of 10 brothers and sisters.

Bill Reuter

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:52am

COAL CITY—Bill Reuter, 90, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at his home on his 90th birthday, Aug. 14, 2023.
Born Aug. 14, 1933 in the family home in Harrisonville, Felix Township, Grundy County, William Robert was a son of Paul and Fannie (Small) Reuter. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1951. He went on to honorably serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; held his first job with Illinois Clay Products and later gained employment with Amoco Chemical Company in Channahon, from where he retired.