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03/26/2026

Linda K. Morrison, 79, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center.

She was born March 3, 1947, in Kankakee, the daughter of George M. and Celena E. (Denoyer) Clutz. Linda was a woman of deep and unwavering faith, whose love for God guided her throughout her...

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03/26/2026

Mac Kent, age 77 of Bradley, IL, formerly of Markham, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

He was born on October 30, 1948, in Decatur, AL, to Andrew and Mary Louise (McBay) Kent. Mac had a lifelong love of music, and his greatest joy was performing with his...

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03/25/2026

Deborah Ann Garretson, 72, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Citadel of Kankakee.
She was born May 22, 1953, in Kankakee, the daughter of Neal Young and Theresa (Cuddy) Sippel. On April 7, 1973, she married William “Bill” Garretson at First Baptist Church in Streator,...

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03/23/2026

Frank L. Wilson, 74, of Piper City, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

He was born November 15, 1951 in Sargent Bluff, IA, the son of Byron and Peggy (Wallace) Wilson. He married the Goldie Wilson on July 27, 2015 in Illinois.

Frank was a veteran of...

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03/18/2026

Dwight A. Beard, 70, of Country Side, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home.

He is survived by his three children, grandchildren, and life partner; as well as the mother of his children.

Services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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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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