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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Gregory J. Griffin
Dec 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Greg Griffin, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 14, 2024. Greg was a man of deep kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Greg was the cherished husband of the late Pam Griffin, and the loving father of Joe, Hillary (John),...
Joyce L. Anderson
Dec 13, 2024
Age 78, of Manhattan, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, with her loving children at her bedside. Joyce was born in Chicago Heights, IL, to the late Santo D. and Stella J. (nee Stracci) Capriotti. Loving mother of Jenna (Dave) Kindinger and Rob Anderson; dear sister of Joan Capriotti and Thelma (the late Jake) Biamonte; cherished aunt of Lori (Brendan)...
Mary Lou Andrade
Dec 12, 2024
Mary Lou Andrade (nee Mauro)
Age 81, surrounded by the love of her children and the comfort of her home, Mary Lou peacefully reunited with and completed her immediate heavenly family on December 12, 2024, after a year-long battle with a serious illness. Throughout her journey, she faced every challenge with remarkable strength, unwavering courage, and the might of a giant,...
Mary Lou Trojniar
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Lou (Porter) Trojniar, age 87 of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Bridgeview passed away December 10th, 2024.
Loving wife of Thomas Trojniar Sr., beloved mother of deceased Janice (Lawrence) Clark, Joyce (John) Rotroff, and Thomas (Diane) Trojniar Jr. Proud grandmother of Larry (Sarah) Clark, Jamie (Jeremy) Booker, Jeremy (Taj) Rotroff, J.T. (Ashley) Rotroff, Jenna Trojniar and Zip Trojniar. Proud GG of...
Robert J Shirley
Dec 10, 2024
Robert J. Shirley, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
He is survived by his beloved children, Diane (Patrick) Huebner, Shirley (Greg) Howard, Karen (Doug) Weiss, Charity Shirley, and James Shirley; grandchildren, Logan, Tim, Nicole, Mary, Elise, Dalton, Jurney, Mackenzie, Dakota, Landon, and Matthew; his eleven great grandchildren; his brothers,...
Gladys M. Tritle
Dec 9, 2024
Gladys M. Tritle was born on her family’s farm seven miles south of Rolla, Kansas in Morton County on June 1, 1921. Gladys was born to Henry U. and Maggie (Cutler) Gerber. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband George Bachman, their beloved sons Donald Bachman and Raymond Bachman, her sister Grace (Arlyss) Simmons, her brothers...
Jacqueline A. Barnett
Dec 7, 2024
Jacqueline A. Barnett 57, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to Peggy Lee (Dorsey) and the late Kenneth Anthony Galczak and passed away December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of Steven E Barnett; loving mother of Meagan (Kent Hickey) Barnett and Ethan (Ally Bray) Barnett; dear sister of Christine Rentner; fond aunt of Jaclyn Rentner, Madison Rentner, Tyler Rentner, and...
Mary M. Sweet
Dec 7, 2024
MARY M. SWEET (PERLONGO)
Age 67 of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Steven Sweet, daughters, Jennifer (Dwayne) Higginbotham, Julie (Dimitrios) Nakos, grandchildren, Zachary Gryczewski, Samuel Gryczewski, Reed Gryczewski, Anastasia Nakos, Theodore Nakos, sister, Barbara Falkenthal, niece and nephews, Jospeh Perlongo, Thomas Perlongo, Catherine Boesch, great...
Mary Ann Cullen
Dec 6, 2024
Mary Ann Cullen, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 6th, 2024 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.
Mary Ann is survived by her beloved children, Mary Louise (Rob) Knoerzer, William (Jennifer) Cullen Jr., Margaret (John) Regan, Kathleen (David) Schaffer, and James J. Cullen; her grandchildren, Robbie(Ann), Charlie(Melanie), Bridget(Kevin), Michelle(Luke), Billy III(Lauren), Johnny, Danielle, Dominic, Jacob, Kathryn(Jimmy),...
Mark H. Demas
Dec 4, 2024
MARK H. DEMAS
Age 61 of Monee, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at his home in Monee.
Mark is survived by his loving family, father, Angelo Demas, children, Jacob Demas, Heidi (Matt) Kleber, Bridget Demas, Adam Demas, grandchildren, Oliver Demas, Ronan Demas, siblings, Eileen (Nick) Kawacin, Joan (Mark) Dresden, Dave (Gina) Demas and Pat (Carol) Demas.
Mark was preceded in death...
Alice J. Krzak
Dec 2, 2024
Alice Josephine Krzak (née Krakowiak), 82, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois. Alice was born in Chicago to the late Thomas and Anna (née Paszkowski) Krakowiak. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Krzak, Sr.; loving mother of Walter E. Krzak, Jr., Elizabeth...
Robert J. Filewicz
Dec 1, 2024
ROBERT J. FILEWICZ
Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at Hinsdale Hospital.
Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Janet Filewicz (Schrik), sons, Joseph Filewicz, Ryan Filewicz, Matthew Filewicz and numerous cousins.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Frances Filewicz (Chochrek) and sister, Sue (late Elmer) Wessel.
Robert was a former member of...
Alice V. Mendez
Dec 1, 2024
ALICE V. MENDEZ (VILLARREAL)
Age 93 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at the Cottages of New Lenox.
Alice is survived by her loving family, daughters, Angeline (David) Heath, Carmella (James) Kimble, grandchildren, Julie Anne (Kirk) Klapperich, Charles Heath, Jonathan (Jaci Lunsford) Heath, Chris (Kristin) Kimble, Katherine (Louis) O’Connell, great grandchildren, Andrew Klapperich, Alitza Klapperich, Angelo Heath, Ava Heath,...
Myrna J. Botka
Dec 1, 2024
Myrna J. Botka, age 88, was born in Chicago to the late Warren and Cora Armstrong and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 1, 2024 with her family by her side.
Myrna J. Botka was preceded in death by her husband William J. Botka of 67 years; loving mother of Patricia (Jim) Lukas, David (Patty) Botka, Ronald (Kelly) Botka,...
Amenadab Santiago
Nov 28, 2024
Amenadab Santiago, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Amenadab is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Margarita (nee Diaz) Santiago; his children, Suzette (David) Woock, George (Carrie) Santiago, Evette (Michael) Zeller, and Jason Santiago; his grandchildren, Hailey Woock, Jacob Woock, Angelina Santiago, Sophia Santiago, Olivia Santiago, Sydney Zeller, Alexa...
Michael R. Sherry
Nov 27, 2024
Michael R. Sherry 71, of Homer Glen was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Raymond Sherry and Gladys Wheeler and passed away November 27, 2024. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Jezik) Sherry for 48 years; loving father of Heather (Dave Kummer) Mau, and Amber (Joe) Paciorek; proud and loving papa of Ashlyn Mau, Brooke Mau, Joey Paciorek, and Lukas...
Daniel W. Keogh
Nov 27, 2024
Daniel W. Keogh, age 84, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Devoted husband of his loving wife of 59 years, Monica (Murphy) Keogh; proud father of daughters the late Courtney (John) Oroni and Jennifer (Mike) Hefferly; super proud grandfather of Sean (Bella) Oroni, Betsy Oroni, Annie (Luke) Bajda, Connor Oroni, Joe (Tegan)...
Charles E. Kondas
Nov 24, 2024
Charles E. Kondas, age 92, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home in Frankfort, IL.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Janet (nee Bradley) Kondas; his children, Chet Kondas, Carolyn (Mike) Laird, Courtnay Kondas, and Brad (Kara) Kondas; grandchildren, Michael Laird, Kyle Laird, Brett Laird, and Jack Kondas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death...
Carol Ann Siwinski
Nov 23, 2024
Carol A. Siwinski, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Condell Hospital with her family at her side.
She was born on April 28, 1937 to Melville and Rose Sanderson in Detroit Michigan. She married Jerome Siwinski, the love of her life, in June 1963. They were married 24 wonderful years until his death in early 1987.
Carol is...
Karen L. Burcar
Nov 19, 2024
KAREN L. BURCAR (KRANIAK)
Age 79 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at her home.
Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony James Burcar, children, Matthew Burcar, Mark (Constance Persico) Burcar, Michael (Amanda Motyka) Burcar, grandchildren, Anastasia (Vlamison) Araujo, Tatiana (Michael Dudash) Burcar, Victoria Burcar, Angelina Burcar, Alexandria Burcar, great grandchildren, Lilliana Araujo and Bella Araujo.
Karen was...
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