Townships Elected Officials
Jocomo P. Rossi
Jocomo P. Rossi "Jack" 71, of Wilmington passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2009. He was born to Sam and Laura (Vertucci) Rossi in Steger, IL on May 9, 1938. Jack spent years in the printing field before retiring from Will Co. Highway Dept. in 2006 after 20 years. He was currently precinct committeeman and chairman of Wesley Twp., a member of the Regional School Board, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Committee, and a member of Kuzma Council Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Restoration Advisory Board, served eight years as a Wesley Twp. Trustee, and two years as the Wesley Twp. Supervisor. He was a Rialto Volunteer for 18 years, past Grand Knight of the Kuzma Council and a 4th Degree Knight. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Barbara; four children, Laura Henderson of Indianapolis, Paul (Beth) of Manteno, Ellen (Chuck) of Joliet, and Tom (Michelle) of Joliet; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister and three brothers. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; two brothers; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Father Steven Bondi and Deacon Don Dyer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington. Preferred memorials may be made as memorials in Jack's memory Joliet Area Community Hospice or the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Committee.
Age 79 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly Monday February 2, 2009 at his home.
Born April 14, 1929 in Hoopeston , IL Earl was a son of the late Claude and Jewel Suddreth-Spears. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict with the 76th Engineering Battalion. Earl graduated from Olivet Nazarene College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. His employment included working as business manager for Talager Sheet Metal, office manager for Van Duyne Bros. Inc., supervisor at UniRoyal, plant accountant for Cel-Fibe, accountant for Armour Pharmaceuticals, public administrator for the Illinois Department of Corrections (retiring in 1996) and accountant for Shapiro Center Accounting in Kankakee. Earl was also on the Will County Board of Supervisors and served as Wesley Township Supervisor, Clerk and Trustee. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Wilmington.
Survivors include his loving children, two sons, Dennis Spears of Wilmington and Claude (Elizabeth) Spears of Robbins, IA; one daughter, Robin (Jim) Sommers of Chebanse; one grandson, Steven Scanlon; his twin sister, LaVonne "Winona" Spears of Wilmington; and one brother-in-law, Clarence Ferdinand of St. Anne; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Virginia (2005).
Interment with full military honors will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.