OBITUARIES CHARLES T. HOLLOWAY Born: May 3, 1946 Died: Sept. 22, 2016
PEGGY A. HORSCHLER Peggy A. Horschler (Minnick), age 96, passed away at home Rockaway Beach, MO, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Plainfield, and was a Joliet resident. Peggy was a member St. Peter Lutheran Church. Enjoyed crocheting, traveling and more. Peggy’s greatest joy was spending time with her Lord and family. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Franklin Minnick; husband, Milton; son, William Duffus; sister/husband, Flo and Ozzie; brothers/wives, John and Helen, George and Lucille, Arthur and Naomi, Carl and Lois, Calvin, Glen and Rosemary; uncle William; brothers-in-law, Ernest and John; and numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy survived by a daughter, PeggyLynn and husband Elliott Knoblich. Nana’s grandchildren, Belinda and husband Kevin Coley,
WILLIE JORDAN SR. Born: Sept. 14, 1926 Died: Sept. 15, 2016
Willie Jordan Sr., age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 15, 2016. He was born in Pachuta, Mississippi, to Wade and Lethia Jordan on Sept. 14, 1926. Willie is preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Jordan; three sisters; and three brothers. He is survived by his sons, Joe and Willie Jordan; sisters, Mary L. Jones of Joliet and Maurine Epting of Chicago and Mattie G. Williams of Birmingham, Alabama; and one brother, Wade Jordan Jr. of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday Sept. 26, 2016, at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1502 Mills Road, Joliet, IL 60433. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Interment with military honors, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, leaving from Range Funeral Home, 202 South Eastern Ave., Joliet, IL 69433 promptly at 9 a.m. to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Reverend Lishers Mahone officiating.
Brayden, Colton, Melina, Natalie and Joseph; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-inlaw and good friends. Preceded in death by her husband, George Liker Sr.; son, George Liker Jr.; father, Benjamin Louch; birth mother, Hazel Wietting; mother, Elizabeth (Roy) Morrow; four sisters, Roma (Stephen) Kimak, Elizabeth (Charles) Gergacz, Charlotte (John) Ligos and Mary Lou (Buzz) Welter; and four brothers, Jack McCormick, Joseph (Elizabeth) Louch, Robert (Judy) Louch and George (Mari Jo) Grant. Shirley was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet. She was a member of the Croatian Cultural Club, Senior Citizens Association and Cantigny Post VFW Auxiliary 367. She was the best potica and strudel maker. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. Her friends knew her as “Sunshine.” She loved to make others laugh and smile. Her smile will be greatly missed. Donations in Shirley’s name, to Joliet Area Community Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Joliet Area Community Hospice for the excellent care provided. A Celebration of Shirley’s life will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, with a visitation from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435, then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. Obituary and tribute wall for Shirley M. Liker at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, call 815-722-0524. Arrangements entrusted to:
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NANCY A. McGEE
Born: April 4, 1937 Died: Sept. 22, 2016
Nancy A. McGee (nee Kempke), age 79, late of Three Rivers, MI. Passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Born in Monroe, MI, on April 4, 1937. Preceded in death by her parents, William F. and Bertha Schwank; her daughter, Wendyann McGee; and her brothers, Fred and Carl Kempke. Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Donald “Butch” McGee; her son, Charles Schott; her grandchildren, Eyyse Catlin Schott and Weston Charles Schott; her special companion, “Mr. Taffy”; dear friends, Margie, Linda and Iris; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home and Crematory, 2320 Black Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Robert Peterson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. For information, call 815-744-0022 or visit WWW.CHSFUNERAL.COM.
VICKI LIVINGS
SHIRLEY M. LIKER Shirley M. Liker (nee Louch), age 84, entered into eternal life on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, with her family by her side. Shirley is survived by her loving son, David (Sandra) Liker; loving daughter, Dolores (James) Brncich; dear brother, James (Margaret) Louch; cherished grandchildren, David Liker Jr., Denise (Kevin) Fennell, Danielle Liker, Aaron (Lisa) Brncich, Adam (Julie) Brncich, Robert Fisher, Katrina (Mike) Provance and Alexandra Fisher; cherished great-grandchildren, Tristan,
Vicki Livings (nee Brown), age 71, a resident of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Rick Livings; devoted mother of Amy Livings-Thacker; and cherished grandmother of Molly and Griffin Thacker. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert Brown and Marjorie (nee Smith), and her brother Michael Brown. Vicki retired from Inland Steel Company after 42 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed traveling to Door County, WI, gardening, cooking, and camping. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, from 3 to 8 p.m. Interment private. Info www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815485-3200.
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Charles T. Holloway, age 70, of Gardner, formerly of Braidwood, passed away Sept. 22, 2016, at his home. Born May 3, 1946. Chuck retired from Stateville Correctional Center following 35 years of employment. He served as zoning commissioner for the city of Braidwood for 8 years. In his early years, he played trumpet for the Buckinghams and the California Marching Band. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Debbie (nee Rogers) Holloway; two sons, Roger (Kim) Holloway of Gardner and Josh (Dawn) Holloway of Braidwood; eight grandchildren, Alyssa, Angi, Robby, Alli, Blake, Kati, Ashley and Rylee; and one great-granddaughter, Madalyn. Preceding him in death were two brothers, John Holloway and Jim Holloway. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematory on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. Inurnment will be private. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.
Regina, Julie, Dawn, Jenifer, Niki, Eric, David and wife Laura, Donald and wife Rachel and Jason. Great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Shania, Mandi, Stephanie, Timothy and wife Jessica, Aaron, Brandon, Kevin, Josh, Zeke and Jeremiah; 27 great-great grandchildren. 8 great-great-greatgrandchildren. Sisters-in-law, Ethel, Alice and Jeannette; as well as “Tonti’s” numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life for Peggy will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, with a visitation 5 until 9 p.m. and again Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, from 8 to 10 am with memorial service to follow at 10 a.m. Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 310 N. Broadway St., Joliet. Interment to follow service at Woodlawn Memorial Park II.
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