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Father James E. Flynn
Jan 5, 2025
Father James E. Flynn
Retired Pastor
Fr. James E Flynn, age 82, died January 5, 2025. He was a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Born in Chicago, he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, IL before being ordained in 1967.
He served as Assistant Pastor at Our Lady of the Mount, Cicero,...
George E. Egofske
Jan 15, 2025
George Egofske, former long-time high school Athletic Director, coach, teacher and mentor in the south suburbs passed away peacefully Wednesday at the age of 93.
Egofske has been recognized at the highest levels in the state of Illinois for his success as a high school athletic administrator, football coach, and as an athlete in his earlier years.
He served over 40 years...
Thomas J. Terfler
Jan 15, 2025
Thomas Terfler, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Crystal Terfler; children, Nicole (Timothy) Warchol, Stephen (Patricia) Terfler; grandchildren, Tristan Terfler, Max Warchol, Lauren Warchol, Mitchell Warchol, and Mia Terfler; sister Adrene Terfler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
Irene Panek
Jan 14, 2025
Irene Panek, 94 of Oak Forest, IL was born in Chicago to the late Bartolomej and Anna Soltis and passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Irene is survived by her loving children Gary (Kathleen) Panek, and Lynn (Fred) Shimek; beloved grandchildren Kyle Shimek, Kurtis Shimek, Troy Panek, Katelyn Shimek, and Brandon Panek; cherished great grandchildren Lyle Shimek, Ava Shimek,...
Judith A. Korzec
Jan 12, 2025
Judith A. Korzec, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Judith is survived by her loving son Keith (Sarah) Korzec; her sister Joan (late Robert) Rabe; her nieces and nephews, Nicole, Robbie, Mark, Dawn, Butchie, and Cheryl; and great nieces and nephews, Brittney, Declan, Emily, and Keegan and numerous others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and...
Arlene L. Ehrich
Jan 12, 2025
ARLENE L. EHRICH (WELK)
Age 87, recent resident of Dade City FL, former longtime resident of Safety Harbor FL and Crete IL, passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at her home in Dade City FL.
Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Dawn (Dave) Pelkey, Ross (Roberta) Ehrich, Brad (Roland Beauchemin) Ehrich, Brian (Kyle) Ehrich, Mary Prinkey, former daughter-in-law, Amy (fiancé...
Martin G. Delismon
Jan 11, 2025
Martin G. Delismon, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Martin, known as Marty, lived a life defined by honor, integrity, and a faithful commitment to serving his country. Raised in Lansing, IL, Marty graduated from T.F. South High School in 1964 before answering the call to serve. He joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly completed two tours...
Barbra A. Noone
Jan 9, 2025
Barbra A. Noone, 77, of Mokena, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born in Chicago, Barbra was a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, where she met and later married her beloved husband of 54 years, William Noone. She is survived by her husband; children, Colin (Laura) Noone, Megan (Michael) Ford, and Padraic (Melissa) Noone; grandchildren, Matthew,...
Steve J. Magee
Jan 8, 2025
STEVE J. MAGEE
Steve passed away Wednesday morning January 8th at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Il.
Steven “Steve” Jon Magee was born on January 29, 1964, in Madison Wisconsin. Son of Gary Magee and Tana (Knutson) Palmer. Steve spent his childhood in both Oregon and Stoughton Wisconsin. He had a special bond with Philayne and Tom Chose whom he resided...
Wilma May Teneyuca
Jan 7, 2025
Teneyuca, Wilma May nee Willett, 92, of Steger, IL passed away Jan. 7, 2025. She is survived by her children: Florence Malacina of Cedar Lake, IN, Celestino Jr. Teneyuca of Crete, IL and Rickey (Pam) Teneyuca of Momence, IL; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband Celestino “Poncho” Teneyuca in 2014...
Wayne A. Sobota
Jan 7, 2025
Wayne A. Sobota, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital surrounded by his wife and children.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty (nee Green) Sobota; children, Jennifer (Aaron) Pilon, Anna (Dan) Lyons, and Andrew (Nicole Prosser) Sobota; grandchildren, Ava, Jacob, Matthew, Luke, Cole, Andrew, Noah, Rose, Lucas, Emma, and our angel Elizabeth; his...
Abelardo V. Tijerina
Jan 6, 2025
Abelardo V. Tijerina was born in Asherton, Tx to the late Juan and Aurora Tijerina and passed away January 6, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to Anita (nee Ochoa) Tijerina, loving father of Randolph (Elvelina) Tijerina, Daniel (Stephanie) Tijerina, and Marcy (Vince) Valentine; proud papi of Austin Tijerina, Lily Valentine, Luke Valentine, Lance John Valentine, and Daniel Tijerina; Great...
Michael John Tischer
Jan 5, 2025
Michael John Tischer RN, 56, of New Lenox was born in Evergreen Park to the Late Lawrence and Julie (nee Omahony) Tischer and passed away at home on January 5, 2025. Loving father of John Paul Tischer; dear brother of Wayne (Jennifer) Tischer, Larry (Mia) Tischer, and Eve (Michael) Conversa; best friend to Arla Tischer; fond uncle of Ryan, Maria,...
Delores M. Sellars
Jan 4, 2025
Delores May “Dee” Sellars (nee Bland)
Age 78, of Joliet, IL, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Dee was born in Centralia, IL to the late Vernon V. and Esther (nee Haney) Bland. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Sellars; loving mother of Vernon (Roxanne) Sellars, the late Michael Sellars, and the...
Gerald A. Donaldson Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
GERALD A DONALDSON JR.
Age 72 of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.
Gerald is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years Diane Donaldson (Maas), children, Heather (Bill) Osborne, Gerald A. (Stephanie) Donaldson III, Amanda (Terry Barham) Donaldson, brother, Scott Donaldson, grandchildren, Nicole Osborne, Danielle Osborne, Justin Osborne, Jacqueline Donaldson,...
Mary C. Pipala
Jan 4, 2025
MARY C. PIPALA (BURKE)
Age 67 of Monee, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at her home.
Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Greg Pipala, sons, Phil (fiancé Tanya Liedtke) Pipala, Nick (fiancé Kathy Bailey) Pipala, grandson Andrew Pipala, brother in-law, Jeff (Sue) Pipala and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...
Jean M. Dinnocenzo
Jan 3, 2025
JEAN M. DINNOCENZO (ROCK)
Age 95 of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Jean is survived by her loving family, children, Jerry (Janet) Dinnocenzo, Jim (Christine) Dinnocenzo, Jody (Carl) Indovina, grandchildren, Tony (Allison) Dinnocenzo, Stephanie (Mark) Ott, Sarah (Joe) Drover, Christopher Dinnocenzo, Allie (Vince Cook) Indovina, great grandchildren, Dominic Dinnocenzo, Mia Dinnocenzo,...
E. Wayne Thomas
Jan 1, 2025
E. WAYNE THOMAS
Age 92, of Crest Hill, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Wayne is survived by his loving family, wife of 70 years, Barbara A. Thomas (Rex), daughters, Lisa J. (Gary) Beins, Mary Beth Thomas, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Owen G....
William G. Simnick Sr.
Jan 1, 2025
WILLIAM 'Bill' GEORGE SIMNICK, SR
September 28, 1939 - January 1, 2025
85, of New Lenox, IL. William passed away suddenly and peacefully with his daughter Linda by his side, surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. William suffered a stroke at home on October 4, 2024. He was able to enjoy a final visit with his son Dennis during his illness,...
Gerald D. Kettwig
Jan 1, 2025
Gerald (Dale) Kettwig
Born 1936 went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on January 1, 2025. Preceeded in death by his loving wife of 32 years Connie, his parents Floyd and Bessie Kettwig, and his older sibling Donald Kettwig. Gerald, known as Jerry, was a lifelong resident of Joliet. He was a veteran of The Korean War. Worked his entire...
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