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Cheryl A. Cherry
Feb 14, 2025
CHERYL A. CHERRY (MIKULA)
Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 14th, 2025.
Cheryl is survived by her loving family, husband, Bill Cherry, children, Jason Cherry, Brandon (Katie) Cherry, Breanne (Matthew) Pluth, Jillian (Robert) Carroll, Brittany (Pete) Animagi, grandchildren, Nolan Cherry, Hannah Pluth, Liam Marcotte, Vivienne Marcotte, Ava Carroll, Veda Carroll, Nora Animagi, Leo Animagi, siblings, Greg Mikula, Jeff (Christine) Mikula,...
Mary Rita Varkalis
Feb 13, 2025
Mary Rita Varkalis 82, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest and the Cannaryville neighborhood, was born to the late Steve and Rita Holland and passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael Varkalis; loving mom of Michael (Tracy) Varkalis and Mark (Heather) Varkalis; proud nana of David (Clair Finnigan) Russell, Alyssa (William Sturwold) Varkalis,...
Marie E. Peterson
Feb 12, 2025
Marie E. Peterson 83, of Manhattan Illinois was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Helen Del Priore and passed away on February 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Peterson; loving mother of Art Peterson, Sandra (Daniel) Morgan, and Jennifer (Eric) Standish; proud grammy of Leha, Anna, Taylor, Austin, Liam and Ezra; great grammy of Danny and...
John L. Walker
Feb 12, 2025
JOHN L. WALKER
Age 76 of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
John is survived by his loving family, wife, Dolores Walker (Dickson), children, John R. (Karina) Walker, Kevin (Kelly) Walker, Brian (Kristen) Walker, Scott (Claire) Walker, sister, Cynthia (Ken) Kovie, grandchildren, Elizabeth Walker, Charlotte Walker, Noah Walker, Henrik Walker, Sullivan Walker, Jude Walker,...
Catherine E. Anderson
Feb 9, 2025
CATHERINE E. ANDERSON (VINEZEANO)
Age 99 of Richton Park, passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at her home in Richton Park.
Catherine is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (John) Gallagher, Patricia (Jerome) Korbel, Bill (Tina) Anderson, sister in law, Jeanne Vinezeano, brothers in-law, Donald Anderson, Edward Anderson, grandchildren, Catherine (Jim) Kapnick, John (Laura) Gallagher, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Gallagher, Steven (Maria)...
Patricia Louise Wren
Feb 9, 2025
Patricia Louise Wren, 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2025.
She was born to Verne and Wilma Hamilton. Patricia, known by “Pat” to friends and family, was a woman who spent most of her life making sure that her home was a safe place and where love abounded. During her early life she moved very frequently while her...
Joan L Cull
Feb 8, 2025
Obituary pending
Joan L. Cull (nee Lynch), age 84 of Frankfort, IL passed away on February 8, 2025, at her home. Loving mother of Cindy Matone (Bruce), Stephen Cesarz, Jennifer (Patrick) Ransford, Beth (Kevin) Asmus, daughter in-law Sharon Nelson. Devoted grandmother to Nicholas (Julie), Jason (Bethany), Nathan, Benjamin, Kelsi (Gina), Abigail, Owen, Dylan, Liam, Ryan, Reid, Landon and Aiden. Adoring great-grandmother...
Maria R. Barresi
Feb 8, 2025
Maria Rosaria Barresi
Age 84, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Baldassare and Dorothea (née Sutera) Barresi.
A devoted mother, she is survived by her loving children, Jennifer (Brian) Adcock and Dorothea (Edgar) Alicea....
Dina M. Kartch
Feb 6, 2025
Dina Marie Kartch, 54, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born on August 19th, 1970, to Richard and Loretta in Chicago, Illinois, Dina's roots were deeply planted in South Holland, where she spent a majority of her childhood. After graduating from Thornridge High School in 1988, Dina’s passion for...
Irene M. Galassi
Feb 5, 2025
IRENE M. GALASSI (ROBBINS)
Age 101 passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at The Cottages of New Lenox.
Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Gail Lattyak, Paul (Judy) Galassi, Ilene (John) Semanic, Gary (Sophia) Galassi, brother, Robert Robbins, 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Galassi, son, Victor...
RLee Hedden
Feb 4, 2025
RLee Maute-Hedden was born on May 25, 1944 in Joliet, IL. She will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Mistee (Dan) Plattner and Michael (Brook) Hedden along with her two grandchildren Luke Plattner and Daniel Plattner, brother Ron Duranto and many nieces and nephews.
It is incredibly difficult to sum up the impact and influence RLee had on those around...
Rosanna M. Baccega
Jan 31, 2025
Rosanna Marie Baccega, of Manhattan, passed away at home on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Rosanna was born in Evergreen Park to Nina Baccega (nee Colonello) and the late Raymond Baccega. Loving mother of Adam Baccega, Austin Ahrweiler, and dearest aunt to Zachary Ray and Larsie Timothy Carlson, and devoted sister to Cathy Carlson...
Rick L. Wayt
Jan 30, 2025
RICK L. WAYT
Age 77 of Frankfort, formerly of Rocky Comfort, MO passed away suddenly with his wife Kathy Wayt (Walker) on Thursday, January 30th, 2025.
Rick is survived by his loving family, dear friend T.J. Wade, stepsons, Rob (Dehlia) Wilkins, Chase (Jeri) Wilkins, siblings, Roxanna Ballenger, Mary Helen Inman, grandchildren, Jordan Wilkins, Elena Wilkins, Josh Wilkins, Luke Wilkins, Andrew Wilkins, Chloe...
Kathy A. Wayt
Jan 30, 2025
KATHY A. WAYT (WALKER)
Age 63 of Frankfort, formerly of Rocky Comfort, MO passed away suddenly with her husband Rick Wayt on Thursday, January 30th, 2025.
Kathy is survived by her loving family, dear friend T.J. Wade, mother, Patricia Walker (Bankson), sons, Rob (Dehlia) Wilkins, Chase (Jeri) Wilkins, siblings, Renee (Walt) Eppard, Rob (Marsha) Walker, Debbie Smrz, Melissa Walker, Jon (Karen) Walker,...
Marianne T. Saunders
Jan 30, 2025
Marianne T (Reid) Saunders born 3/28/1936. Died 1/30/2025 Age 88. She was born in East St. Louis, IL and attended catholic schools, graduating from St. Teresa Academy in 1954. She married Don Saunders in 1957 and delivered a son Bradley in 1958. She worked for optometrist’s office in Belleville,IL for years. In 1996 she moved with Don and Brad to...
Victoria A. Doyle
Jan 29, 2025
VICTORIA A. DOYLE (CHLEBEK)
Age 57 of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at her home in Frankfort.
Victoria is survived by her loving family, husband, Terrence Doyle, children, Alexandra “Andie” Doyle, Michael “Mickey” Doyle, sibling, Jacalyn “Jackie” (Garrett) Slager, mother in-law, Carole Doyle, sister in-law, Ferne (John) Hillger, brothers in-law, Timothy (Raymie) Doyle, Thomas Pilles, nieces and nephews, Brandon...
Muriel Edith Mooney
Jan 28, 2025
Muriel Edith Mooney (nee Gansert). Born February 17, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois. Died on January 28, 2025. Life-long resident of New Lenox, age 91, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice after a brief illness.
She was born in Joliet Illinois to her parents Edith Lee and Harold Gansert on February 17, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred...
Frank Guerra
Jan 28, 2025
Frank Guerra 70, of Joliet was born in Chicago, IL. and passed away on January 28, 2025. Loving father of Laura (Tony) Palumbo, Lisa Ivens, Meraiah (Mark) Bernacki, Megan (Christopher) Humann, and Frank (Tiffany) Guerra; proud papa of Austin Davis, Tyler Humann, Kaylie Orlowski, Alexander Humann, Savannah Humann, Caleb Cothard, Lucas Humann, Aubrey Scholp, Harper Scholp, Kinsley Guerra, Mason Bernacki,...
Jennifer A. Mocherek
Jan 27, 2025
Jennifer Ann Mocherek (nee Matusak)
Age 52 of Tinley Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Jennifer was born in Chicago, IL, loving daughter to Mary (nee Zylo) Matusak and the late George Matusak. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Volante; cherished partner to Patrick Beauchamp; dear sister of Katrina Errant, Theresa (Joseph) Pettinato, Michael (Jennifer) Matusak, and Christopher...
Frank J. Charapata
Jan 26, 2025
Frank J. Charapata
Age 68 of Homer Glen, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Frank was born in Hinsdale, IL to the late James W. and Elsie H. (nee Hansen) Charapata. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Piper) Charapata, loving father of Stacey (Jimmy) Weller and Matthew (Lisa) Charapata, cherished grandfather of...
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