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03/13/2026

Hazel Kerouac passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Hazel was born on September 23, 1933, the daughter of Eddie Lee and Minnie Ada (Posey) Williams. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and love of family.

She co-owned and...

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03/13/2026

Shirley M. Howard, 91, of Bourbonnais, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.

Shirley was born in Sheldon, Illinois, to Otto and Delores Kohl (Fields). She lived a long life centered around family and will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the love she shared with those around...

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03/10/2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Sumrall, 77, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Kankakee, Illinois.

She was born on December 24, 1948, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of William “Bill” Haberkorn and Mary Ann Rebholtz Davis, both of whom preceded her in death.

Kathy married...

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03/10/2026

William “Bill” Ward, 71, passed away on February 25, 2026.

Bill was born to Henry and Catherine Ward. He spent over 30 years working at M&D Printing as a master printer and, later in his career, as an electrician. He was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.

A simple and quiet man,...

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03/09/2026

Joseph Michael Kenny Jr., 55, of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the Citadel Nursing Home in Kankakee.

Joseph was born on August 14, 1970, the son of Joseph Michael Kenny Sr. and Edna Belle Williams. He spent his life surrounded by family and those who knew him best.

Joseph...

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03/07/2026

03/07/2026

Helen “Maggie” Giltmier, 82, of the South Suburbs, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest.

Maggie was born April 11, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Gertrude (Kelley) Graham. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling...

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03/06/2026

Erika Marlen Hurtado, 40, of Kankakee, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

She was born on July 26, 1985, in Guanajuato, Mexico, the beloved daughter of Maria Medina and Jesus Medina. Erika will be remembered for her kind heart, warm spirit, and the genuine care she showed to everyone...

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03/05/2026

Bradley R. Staton, 66, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center.
He was born September 21, 1959, in Anna, Illinois, the son of Donald R. and Barbara Sue (Collins) Staton. On October 9, 1992, he married Jenny L. Gresham at Bourbonnais Central Christian Church....

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03/04/2026

John H. Reese Jr, 51, of Kankakee, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 2, 2026.

He was born December 14, 1974, in Kankakee, the son of John H. Sr. and Diana S. (Trent) Reese. He was a car porter and enjoyed reading. John loved his car and you could often find him speeding around with the top...

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03/03/2026

“God saw that she was very tired,
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around her,
and whispered, “Come to Me.”
With tearful eyes, we watched her suffer,
and we saw her fade away.
Although we loved her deeply,
we could not make her stay.”

In loving memory of my Mom,
Sherry Lynn Plechaty,...

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03/02/2026

Jacqualine Alette Napoleon, 82, of Homewood passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.

She was born January 4, 1944 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Jacques and Virginia Lutz Napoleon.

Surviving are her sister, Roz Piunti of Scottsdale, AZ; nephews Samuel (Paula)...

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