The Daily Journal

Jonny Lee Sandusky, known to those closest as simply "Jon", beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Harlingen, Texas, on January 19, 2023. Jon is survived by his doting wife of 50 years, Marge (nee O'Leary), sons Patrick David (Katherine, nee Simmers) and Michael Peter (Sara, nee Schroeder), daughter Maureen Therese Hatfield (Bradley Hatfield), five grandchildren (Brendan 13, Jessica 13, Hannah 11, Fiona 7 and Victor 5) and three step-grandchildren (Noah 23, Caitlin 21 and Mariah 19). Jon was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mardelle and James Virgil Sandusky, and his brother, Jimmy Earl Sandusky. Jon also left behind...

Stephen "Jamo" Jameson was born March 20, 1960 to Robert and Rosalee (Berdon) Jameson in Kankakee, IL. He passed away Nov. 12, 2022 at home with friend Gale Bobenhausen at his side in Safety Harbor, FL. Steve graduated from Reddick High School in 1978. Throughout his life he worked at RR Donnelly in Dwight, IL, Bumper to Bumper, and as a mechanic. He married Tammy O'Neal in 1994 and later divorced in 2007. Steve enjoyed traveling, canoeing, fishing, black powder guns, woodworking, carpentry, pets, and well used treasures and cars. Steve was a much loved son, brother, uncle and nephew. He is survived by, father Robert Jameson of Pontiac, IL; sisters, Linda (Larry) Dvorak of Essex, IL; Lisa...

Bernard L. "Bernie" Wood, 90, of Seminole, FL passed away October 29, 2022, at Largo Medical Center. He moved to Seminole from Kankakee, IL after retiring from Commonwealth Edison after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and second wife. He is survived by his 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren and his brother. He was a volunteer firefighter in Kankakee, IL, a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and an active member of AA. A private family memorial service is to take place at a later date. Any memorial contribution should be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 11565 66th Avenue N., Seminole, FL 33772.

Raymond F. "Ray" Graglia, 89 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek. Ray was born July 6, 1933 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Frank and Eda (Bertana) Graglia. He was a 1951 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. Following graduation, Ray went to Drake on a football scholarship but left after an injury to his back. He decided to join the United States Army and served his country from 1953-1955. Using the G.I. Bill, Ray attended Spencerian Business School in Milwaukee where he pursued a degree in Advertising. He worked at Gimbel's Department Store, Kohl's Food Store, Woodstock Newspaper, Kankakee Daily Times, and West...

Lowell D. Page, age 67 of Cartersville, GA, passed away on April 23, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1954, in Watseka, IL. He lived in Momence, IL, most of his life until taking a job transfer to Ameri Steel Mill in Cartersville, GA, with a total of 38 years of service, retiring in 2016. He has resided in Cartersville for the past 24 years. Lowell was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1971 - 1973. Lowell enjoyed working on old cars and collecting metal cars to put on his shelves. Frequently he would drive around looking for old cars to buy and add to his collection. However, his single love was spending time with his family and friends. In 1981 he married and is survived by the...

Mary Elizabeth Conn Spencer of Granger, Indiana passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022 with her children by her side at the age of 78. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 16, 1943. She was born to the late Ronald William Conn and Benita Mary (Leonard) Conn. Mary was raised on the family farm in Thawville, Illinois. Mary had an infectious smile and loved her family and animals. As a child, Mary participated in 4H and loved life on the farm. Mary graduated from Onarga High School in 1961. Starting her family and raising her two children was her proudest accomplishment. Mary attended Elkhart College in 1964 and graduated as a Lab Technician. Mary loved to learn and she...

James Edward "Jim" Reising, age 80, died on 19 January, 2022, at home in Spring Hill, TN, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite music. Jim was born in Gary, Indiana, on February 16, 1941 to Alice and Wesley Reising. He grew up in Kankakee, IL, graduating from St. Patrick High School in 1959. He met Nancy Raiche at St. Pat's, and after Nancy graduated high school they were married on August 5, 1961. Jim and Nancy just celebrated their 60th Anniversary. Jim had many talents and worked in several occupations over his long career (pinsetter, truck driver, furniture salesmen, satellite dish installer, network system administrator), but his vocational joy was audio engineering,...

Dorma D. Strafford, 93 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She began wintering in Bonita Springs in the 1980's splitting time between St. Germain WI and Florida before moving full time to Florida in 2015. Dorma was born October 26, 1928 in Canoe Creek Township, IL the daughter of the late Wallace and Dorothy (Pobanz) Stephenson. She was raised on a farm in Hillsdale IL. and graduated from Moline Institute of Commerce. Her career started with the John Deere Company and she retired as a clerk from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Dorma along with her husband loved to travel; they visited 6 continents...

Earle Dean Overby passed into his heavenly home peacefully while sleeping on October 12, 2021 at the age of 79. Earle was born and grew up on the family farm in Taylor, WI. His family was one of the original settlers in the area. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1960 and attended the University of Wisconsin in River Falls, WI. He served in the Army Officers Candidate School in the Army Corps of Engineers. After fulfilling his service, he worked for Chicago Northwestern Railway which became Union Pacific as a railroad engineer - passenger and freight. Upon his retirement he married his long time girlfriend, Theresa (Terri) Hult in February of 2009 in Hawaii. They moved to...

Newnan, Georgia - Captain Duane Eugene Romey, 53, of Newnan and formerly of Bourbonnais, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:39 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Duane was born November 8, 1967 in Kankakee, Illinois and grew up in Bourbonnais, Illinois. He was the beloved son of Byron and Norma (Wickham) Romey of Clearwater, Florida. He married Shelley Randolph on May 4, 2002 in Grapevine, Texas. She survives. Other survivors include his three children: Chase Wickham, Kendall Paige, and Duncan Neel Romey, all at home; his sister: Donna (James) Pardew of Indianapolis, Indiana; father/mother-in-law: Corky and Dorothy (Neel) Randolph of Fort...

44, of Indianapolis, passed away September 6, 2021. He was born December 20, 1976 in Kankakee, IL to John Chester Calmes Sr. and Gloria Dean Glenn Calmes. J.R. received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Tech in 2016 for organizational leadership. J.R. loved veterans and worked for the VA for over 13 years. 12 as the NFS Supervisor and he switched to the audiology department a year ago to gain a better understanding of his son's hearing loss. He turned his life over to Jesus Christ at a very young age and was baptized at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Kankakee. He was re-baptized again in 2016 with his daughter Raven and he had a love of missions. J.R. was a genuinely kind...

Angela J. Tindle-James, 47, of Kankakee, died Tuesday, March 30. Services will be at 1:00pm EST on Wednesday, April 7, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Bubb Chapel, 3910 North Main St., Mishawaka, IN where the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Angela was employed with Riverside Medical Center as a Mental Health Tech and Teacher's Assistant for the past 20 years. For full obituary, see www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Ralph Rice passed away at age 73 on January 29, 2021. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and serviced in the Army. His passing was due to complications which he suffered from Agent Orange acquired while serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Methodist Church. Ralph enjoyed singing in the church choir and teaching Sunday School. He was an athlete and avid sports fan; he particularly loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He also followed the University of Illinois and Florida Gators college teams. His father, mother, and two sisters precede him in death. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. He is survived by his wife of forty...

Goshen-Douglas A. Wellenreiter, 63, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 17. He was born Dec. 14, 1956 in Normal, Illinois, to Lester A. and June (Wittmis) Wellenreiter. On Aug. 4, 1979 he married Kelly Mounsey in Bloomington, Illinois. She survives along with two daughters, Brooke (Brandon) Yoder, New Paris and Bria (Clifford) McMichael, Elkhart and three grandchildren, Cohen McMichael and Brynlee and Brayla Yoder. He was preceded by his parents. Mr. Wellenreiter graduated from U-High in Normal, Illinois; earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Millikin University and a master's degree in physical education from Illinois State University. He retired in 2014, after 27 years,...

He passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2020 at age 61. He lovingly survived by his children Cathy (Edward) Eberhart and Nick Kibbons. Proud grandpa of Tia Dontae and Kaden. Dear brother of Terry Kibbons, Carol Kibbons, Betty Bennett, Bobby Kibbons and Rich Kibbons. He will be loved, remembered and missed by many nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. Danny was a dedicated long time employee of Oshkosh Truck. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, bowling and car shows. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed Brewers Baseball and Packer games. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with family. A celebration of Danny's life will take place at Winkler's Westward Ho (4905 County Hwy S,...

Deanne Marie "Dee" Howard, 81, died on Wednesday (April 15, 2020) following her battle with cancer at HospiceCare of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. A funeral and Celebration of Life service will be held later this year. Deanne was born October 9, 1938, to Lemanual and Suzanne Derington in St. Anne, IL. She was the youngest of seven children. Two of her sisters, Virginia Mignogna and Helen (Bob) Klaiss survive her. Upon graduating from St. Anne High School, Deanne was employed as a secretary at St. Anne Elementary; secretary at American Marietta Co, Kankakee, IL; legal secretary for Edwin Sale, Kankakee, IL; Legal secretary for Jack Beaupre, Kankakee, IL; and, customer service...

James "Jim" M. Dean, 55, of Dubuque, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque. The funeral service for Jim was held Friday, March 13, 2020, at Hope Church in Dubuque. James was born December 2, 1964, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Ralph W. and Marlys C. Anderson Dean. On October 24, 1987, he married Cindy Hall at Deer Creek Christian Church in University Park, IL. He was a 1982 graduate of Rich Central High School. He attended Northern Illinois University and received his degree from South Suburban College in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Cindy; one daughter, Annette Dean of Dubuque; two sons, Alex Dean and Austin Dean, both of Dubuque; his parents,...

Miriam "Muggs" Corkins Muggs, 88, passed unexpectedly Jan. 8, 2020 at Canterfield of Bluffton. She was born in Danville, IL, daughter of John and Mildred Cassel. Muggs graduated from Kankakee High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Paul Corkins, the next year. They recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. She was predeceased by two infant daughters Rhonda Sue (1958), Lisa Miriam (1963), and daughter Sandra Dawson (2018). Surviving in addition to her husband, Paul, are her daughter Paula Storey (Steve) Beaufort, son-in-law Rick Dawson, Morocco, IN, grandson John (Gretchen) Crown Point, IN, granddaughter Carla, Morocco, IN, and great grandchildren Lucy, Jack, and...

COL Mark R. McCullough, 51, of Sherman, TX went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Mark was born on March 1, 1968 in Galesburg, IL to Robert and Mary Cronkhite McCullough. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1986, received a Bachelor's of Business Degree from Western Illinois University, a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Mark proudly served his country for 33 years with the U.S. Army and served four tours in Iraq. He received two Bronze Star Medals as well as many other numerous army commendations. Mark leaves behind his loving wife...

She was born in Manteno, Kankakee County, IL on December 23, 1929, to Leo Joseph and Mary Loretta Tulley Guertin, the eldest of four children. She passed away on June 7, 2019 in Lexington, KY. She graduated from Our Lady Academy, Manteno, IL, the University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL with a B.S. in Chemistry and Biology and worked in research for General Foods Corporation in Kankakee, IL for 6 years. There she met and married Robert Ernest Schara on October 16, 1954 at St. Joseph Church, Manteno, IL. She gave birth to four children, Michele Schara (Randall Mehrberg) of Chicago, IL, Mark of Washington, D.C., Marianne Hanley (Philip Hanley) of Evansville, IN, and Kristen Schara (David...