James Farrell was born June 1935, in Villa Ridge, Il to James H and Monette Johnson. He was the first of seven children. James graduated from Lovejoy High School in Mound City, Illinois. he also attended Southern Illinois University for two years.  James Farrell's early years were in Villa Ridge and Carbondale, Il. In 1955, he moved to Jackson, Michigan where he worked for Yardman Industries. the company transferred him to Springfield, Massachusetts where he remained for his...

Stephen Nelson, 51, of Cook County, IL, died unexpectedly at his home in January 2023. Stephen was born in 1971 in Cook County.  He attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Illinois State University, and previously worked as a teacher for Cooper Middle School in Buffalo Grove for more than 20 years.  He was also a talented musician, artist, and craftsman.  Stephen is survived by his mother Mary, sister Kristin, and brother Peter (Elizabeth), as well as two nephews, a...

Benigno Afan Sanchez passed away in Richton Park, Illinois on January 9, 2023 at the age of 87. Benigno is survived by his children and grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife. Benigno was born in Pasay City, Philippines on August 6, 1935 to Misericordio and Cirila Afan Sanchez. He married Adoracion Duran and had ten children. Benigno was a devoted parent and loving grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family members, and all who knew him. 

Richard Matthew Kiser, known by most as Rich, passed away on January 4th, 2023, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Rich was born on February 5th, 1968. He was only 54 years old at the time of his passing. Rich is survived and missed by his loving wife Sharon of 30 years; and his children, Robert (Danielle), Hunter (Kat), and Richard (Brittney). He also leaves behind his brother Douglas, Aunt Susan (Lawrence), Uncle Dick (Janet), Aunt Becky, and is forever cherished by all his cousins,...

Dorothy Annette Brooks, 87, of Park Forest, died at 10:55 am, Saturday, December 24,2022 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on August 2, 1935, to John Orvill and Mary Etta Regelin Brooks. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eva, brother Jack, sister Mary Jane, brother Orville Eugene, and sister Betty. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Charles(Carole) Terry, William(Patricia) Terry, Dennis(Virginia) Terry, and Steven(Renda) Terry and two daughters,...

Irene (nee Paolucci) Hickey, 99, of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacely surrounded by family in her home on December 20, 2022. Irene was born on October 8th, 1923 to Peter and Rose Paolucci in Sparland, Illinois. After graduating from Sparland High School in 1941, Irene went on to business school. After graduation, she landed her first job at Caterpillar during the Second World War participating in the war effort. After the war, she became a homemaker raising her four children. Later, she...

JoAnne Yapp (nee Gunderson) was born on the north side of Chicago on September 6, 1947, to Paul Gunderson and Jane Reimers. Her family moved to Glenview, where she attended Maine East High School. After graduation, Jo Anne went to the University of Illinois. It was on a blind date that she met William Yapp. They married and moved to Park Forest in 1968. JoAnne then attended Prairie State University and graduated in 1979 with a Nursing degree. Eventually, she became an office RN at Suburban...

  John (“Jack”) Wesley Plummer, age 92, of Park Forest, IL, passed-away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1930, to Clifford and Lucy M. (nee Osborne) Plummer in Clay, NY. Jack was a schoolteacher, principal and assistant superintendent for the Sauk Village school district for 30 years before he retired. Jack met his wife, Helen (nee Nave), while attending Harding University, Searcy, AR. They lived in Memphis, TN, and Washington Courthouse,...

Helen M Diercouff (nee Floyd), age 88, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022. Helen Marcella Floyd was born on September 29, 1934 in Meredosia, IL to parents Raymond Floyd and Minnie Gaddis Floyd. Following the death of her mother, Helen was raised by her Aunt Alta Gaddis-McGavick in Springfield, IL. Helen graduated from Springfield High School in 1952 and continued her studies at Illinois State University. She graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary...

Steven Guillermo, born February 22, 1968. Passed on Sunday, Nov. 27th 2022. A life-long resident of Chicago Heights and a Graduate of Columbia College Chicago. He was a beloved drama coach for Marian High School, HF High School, and Thornton High School, winning many state level competitions and winning many awards. Steven was also a very talented drummer who performed with his band for many different shows. Life long Cubs fan, although he would consider himself a baseball fan as he was a...