Cotter Funeral Home, IL http://cotterfh.com en Rick D. Johnson [06/28/1954 - 02/13/2012] Rick D. Johnson, 57, of Kankakee, IL, died on Monday (February 13, 2012) at his residence in Kankakee. He was born on June 28, 1954 in Carbondale, IL, the son of Earl and Wilma Chambliss. Surviving is one sister and brother-in-law: Pamela and Keith Dornbush of Culver City, CA. One brother and sister-in-law: Harold E. and Connie Johnson of Beecher, IL. One niece and nephew: Jennifer and Jason Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew (Kenton Dornbush). He was a realtor for many years in the Kankakee area.

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]]> Stella R. Dillman [10/27/1922 - 02/10/2012] Stella Rosabel Dillman, 89, of Momence, IL, died on Friday (February 10, 2012) at Momence Meadows Nursing Home in Momence. She was born on October 27, 1922 in Paris Township, IL, the daughter of Joe and Gay Dennison Crum. On April 16, 1943 she married Keith Barker Dillman in Arcola, IL. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1964. Surviving are three sons and three daughters-in-law: Robert B. and Marilyn Dillman of Momence; William J. and JeanAnn Dillman of San Jose, CA; and Keith B. and Karen Dillman of Wellington, IL. Two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Gay and Ed Whalen of Charleston, IL; and Joanne and Bill Brazelton of Georgetown, IL. 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Dillman was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters and two great-grandchildren. She had been a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Galesburg, IL. She loved visiting with people at church and helping at the American Red Cross. She was a homemaker for many years, but also was an Avon Manager and worked at the American Red Cross.

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]]> Johnnie Ray Depoister Sr. [05/06/1941 - 01/27/2012] Johnnie Ray Depoister Sr., 70, of Bradley, died Friday (Jan. 27, 2012) in the emergency room at Provena St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. A celebration of life service will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bradley American Legion. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. Cotter Funeral Home, Momence, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Depoister was a retired roofer. He worked for Regnier Brothers Roofing for more than 25 years. He was born May 6, 1941, in Edgewood, the son of Roscoe and Geneva Goens Depoister. He married Karen Depoister Feb. 14, 2001. She preceded him in death May 5, 2009. He was a Mason and a member of the VFW in Edgewood. He enjoyed playing cards, watching Westerns and loved watching eagles. He also enjoyed playing music with his family and friends. Surviving are two daughters, Jolene Stipp, and Dawn Depoister and Doug Lawrence, all of Bourbonnais; one son and daughter-in-law, John Jr. and Kathy Depoister, of Birchwood, Wis.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Robert "Butch" and Dorothy Depoister, Kenny and Glenda Depoister and Flecia Depoister, all of Edgewood; and one sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Melvin Minor, of Momence. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Shirley Depoister and Margarite Garr; four brothers, Othie, Howard, Clifford and Johnnie Depoister; and two grandsons, Jared and Joshua Depoister.

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]]> Terry L. Lattz [07/01/1948 - 01/25/2012] Terry L. Lattz, 63, of Ruskin, FL, formally of Momence, died on Wednesday (January 25, 2012) at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, IL. Mr. Lattz was born on July 1, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Dennis T. and Frances Christjansen Lattz. Surviving is one sister-in-law: Ann Lattz of Momence. Two nephews: Gary Lattz of Momence and Glenn Lattz and Linda Shidler of Lithia, FL. Mr. Lattz was preceded in death by his parents and one brother (Dennis T. Lattz, Jr.) He was a retired teacher from the Danville School District.

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]]> Marden James Contois [12/05/1939 - 01/22/2012] Visitation for Marden James Contois, 72, of Momence, will be from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. memorial service at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Momence. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or to the donor's choice. He died Sunday (Jan. 22, 2012) at his residence. Mr. Contois was a mason contractor for many years. He was born Dec. 5, 1939, in Momence, the son of Russell E. and Vernette Perry Contois. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Momence and a lifetime member of the X-Line Sportsman's Club. He was a past Boy Scout Troop 391 leader. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, attending safety meetings and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife, the former Karen S. Ricchi, of Momence, whom he married Sept. 17, 1961, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Momence; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael Contois and Debi Meyerchick, of Donovan, and Matthew and Insuk Contois, of New Hampshire; seven grandchildren, Shanna Coburn, Misty, Cassie, Christine and Ryan Contois, and Kristina and Paige Meyerchick; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Paro, Lucas Coburn and Kimberly Cox; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Beverly Madison, of Lake Village, Ind., Janice Henson, and Donna and Gary Leriger, all of Bourbonnais; and one brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Eulanda Contois, of Milford, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Kimberly Contois.

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]]> Francisco Manago [10/01/1948 - 01/20/2012] Francisco "Cisco" Manago, 63, of Momence, IL, died on Friday (January 20, 2012) at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL with his family at his side. Mr. Manago was born on October 1, 1948 in Piedras Neoras, Mexico, the son of Francisco and Barbarita M. Vda Manago. On April 2, 1971 he married Carolyn S. Chaffins in Kankakee, IL. Surviving is his wife: Carolyn S. Manago of Momence. Three sons and one daughter-in-law: Francisco "Tiger" and Jamie Manago of Momence; Jerry L. Manago of Bourbonnais, IL; and Justin A. Manago of Peoria, IL. One brother, one sister and four grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers. Mr. Manago was a machinist at Alcoa in Grant Park, IL.

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]]> Marie D. Willis [02/18/1920 - 01/13/2012] Visitation for Marie D. Willis, 91, of Momence, will be from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Momence. The Rev. Dan Hessling will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Momence. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the donor's choice or to the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She died Friday (Jan. 13, 2012) at Provena Heritage Village in Kankakee. Mrs. Willis was a homemaker. She was born Feb. 18, 1920, in Newark, N.J., the daughter of James Patrick and Marie Costello McMahon. Her husband, Jack D. Willis, whom she married April 25, 1942, in Newark, N.J., preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1998. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Momence, the Women's Club, TWIG (Riverside Hospital Auxiliary), Home Extension and the Book Club. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Scott Elliott, of Momence; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Margaret Willis, of Kaukauna, Wis.; five grandchildren, Roxanne Willis and Geoffrey Pynn, of Batavia, Matthew Willis, of Wheaton, Tiffany and Shane Holohan, of Limestone, Michelle and Ashton Bade, of Bourbonnais, and Maureen Elliott, of Limestone; and seven great-grandchildren, Ivan and Lydia Pynn, Ellie and Jack Holohan, Anthony Elliott, Cooper Bade and Keegan Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donald and Kenneth McMahon. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Provena Heritage Village and the staff for their concern and care.

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]]> Arlene L. Schultz [08/01/1960 - 01/12/2012] Arlene L. Schultz, 51, of Berwyn, IL, died on January 12, 2012. She was born on August 1, 1960 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Arthur G. and Maryadelle Zinkel Marlaire. Surviving is two daughters: Alicia Schultz of Crest Hill, IL and Stacy Schultz And one son Nicholas Schults of Plainfield, IL One sister and brother-in-law: Cheryl and Dennis Crowsby of Bradenton, FL.

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]]> Theresa A. Delabre [01/22/1929 - 01/08/2012] Visitation for Theresa A. Delabre, 82, of Bradley, will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. The Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made for Masses or to the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. She died Sunday (Jan. 8, 2012) at Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee. Cotter Funeral Home, Momence, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Delabre was a homemaker. She was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Bradley, the daughter of Leo F. and Carrie Allgaier Marlaire. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where she was a member of the choir and CCW. She was an active volunteer and tutor at St. Joseph Catholic School. Surviving are her husband, Richard V. Delabre Sr., of Bradley, whom she married May 22, 1948, in Bradley; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carrie and Winston Freund, of O'Fallon, and Marie Delabre and Dale Lorance, of Kankakee; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Kevin Delabre, of Crest Hill, Wayne and LeighAnn Delabre, of Bourbonnais, and Kenneth Delabre, of North Aurora; nine grandchildren; one sister, Susan M. Cotter, of Chebanse; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Mark Marlaire, of Rock Island, and Leon and Vicki Marlaire, of Birmingham, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard V. Delabre Jr. and John Delabre; one daughter, Angela Delabre; one brother, Arthur Marlaire; and two sisters, Lorraine Knickerbocker and Francis Ehrich.

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]]> Windy Lynn Jones [04/07/1961 - 01/07/2012] Windy Lynn Jones, 51, died on Saturday (January 7, 2012) at her residence in Cedar Lake, IN. She was born on April 7, 1961 in Fayetteville, TN.

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