Skeletal remains found in Mokena field ID'd as missing Joliet man, coroner says

MOKENA, Ill. (WLS) -- Human remains found in a south suburban field earlier this week have been identified as that of a missing man, officials said.

Skeletal remains were recovered at Townline Road and Oakwood Drive in Mokena on Tuesday afternoon.

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The Will County Sheriff's Office said land surveyors initially found what appeared to be a human skull, and responding deputies located additional bones scattered throughout the field.

On Friday night, the Will County Coroner's Office confirmed that the remains are that of 36-year-old Terhan F. Gordon, a Joliet man whose family reported him missing in July 2025.

He was last seen in the 1500-block of Route 53 and North Broadway Street in late June.

Gordon's cause and manner of death were not immediately known.

"The Joliet Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Gordon's loved ones during this difficult time. Our detectives remain committed to working in coordination with the Will County Sheriff's Office and the Will County Coroner's Office as the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr. Gordon," said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.

Will County sheriff's police are investigating.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call 815-727-8575 or submit information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Will County.