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Harvey Taylor, 69, of Kankakee, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.Harvey ...
01/14/2026

Harvey Taylor, 69, of Kankakee, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Harvey was born on January 1, 1957, the son of Lawrence and Lenora (Gachet) Taylor. Harvey is a retired Ironworker.

Harvey is survived by his significant other, Patricia Carraher;...

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Carolyn J. Fizer, 83, of Manteno, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.She was born June 14, 1942, in Lochgelly, West Vi...
01/13/2026

Carolyn J. Fizer, 83, of Manteno, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.

She was born June 14, 1942, in Lochgelly, West Virginia, the daughter of John Sr. and Irene Lusher. She was married to Albert Fizer for 20 years and was a homemaker.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Michelle Reynolds;...

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of George Albert Pelletier of Bradley, Illinois, who died on Sunday, J...
01/13/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of George Albert Pelletier of Bradley, Illinois, who died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center following a short illness.

George was born on June 4, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. George was the son of the late Albert P. and Norma...

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Leonard P. Beckner Jr., 66, of Kankakee, passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026.Leonard was born on March 17...
01/13/2026

Leonard P. Beckner Jr., 66, of Kankakee, passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Leonard was born on March 17, 1959, in Danville, IL., the son of Leonard P. Beckner Sr. and Mary K. (Cox) Beckner. Leonard grew up and spent most of his life in the same neighborhood. He graduated from...

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Jim “Sonny” Vitale, 83, of Manteno, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home.He was born October 24, 1942, in...
01/13/2026

Jim “Sonny” Vitale, 83, of Manteno, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home.

He was born October 24, 1942, in Joliet the son of James F. and Nona (Olsen) Vitale. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and then a claims adjuster for State Farm for many years. On March 21, 1981, he married Sharon...

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Larry R. Divit, 74, of Aroma Park, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home.He was born June 18, 1951, in Kankake...
01/06/2026

Larry R. Divit, 74, of Aroma Park, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home.

He was born June 18, 1951, in Kankakee, the son of Wendall and Jean (Mortell) Divit. On April 24, 1982, he married Gina M. Ruffini in New Orleans. Larry enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling with his wife. He...

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Lillie Bell Larry was born to Johnnie and Willie Larry on December 8, 1944, in Clarksdale Mississippi.Lillie was one of ...
01/06/2026

Lillie Bell Larry was born to Johnnie and Willie Larry on December 8, 1944, in Clarksdale Mississippi.
Lillie was one of eighteen children born to Johnnie and Willie.
Lillie's sister Ozella went to visit her family in Clarksdale Mississippi. When Ozella left, she took Lillie back to Illinois to...

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Janice E. Huber-Lucas, 74, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center.Jan passed aw...
01/05/2026

Janice E. Huber-Lucas, 74, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center.

Jan passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, strength, and fierce devotion to her family. She was born March 21, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Edward...

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Lenore Smith, 66, of Onarga, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.She was born May 14, 1959, in Chicago the daughter of...
01/05/2026

Lenore Smith, 66, of Onarga, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.

She was born May 14, 1959, in Chicago the daughter of Albert and Winnifred (Wilson) Hoeksema. She married Ray Smith. She was a head chef and volunteered with ICare Animal Rescue. She was a master gardener, loved bird watching,...

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Steven M. Hanlon, 67, of Bradley, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.He was born September 16, 1958 in...
01/05/2026

Steven M. Hanlon, 67, of Bradley, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1958 in Kankakee, the son of James Hanlon and Doris June Hisel (Karr). On June 25, 1993 he married Rhonda Wilson-Lafine in Kankakee. Steven was a simple man and enjoyed fishing,...

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Jessica Marrie Rock, 35, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.She was born January 29, 1990, in Kankake...
01/02/2026

Jessica Marrie Rock, 35, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

She was born January 29, 1990, in Kankakee, the daughter of Jeffery Rock and Julie Curwick. Jessica loved being outdoors and anything to do with nature. She enjoyed art and cooking. Most of all she loved her...

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Malicia D. Deneau, 65, of Kankakee, formerly of Agoura, California, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Endeavor...
12/30/2025

Malicia D. Deneau, 65, of Kankakee, formerly of Agoura, California, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital surrounded by family after a long illness.

She was born March 30, 1960, in Kankakee, the daughter of William T. and Shelba (Jones) Howard. She...

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