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John Joseph Sullivan Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
John Joseph Sullivan Jr.
Age 80, of Mokena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL.
John was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Sr. and Eleanore (nee Mugge) Sullivan.
Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Callahan) Sullivan; loving father of Maria (Bob) Lindstrom, the late John J. Sullivan III, and Timothy Sullivan; cherished...
Daniel R. DeLong
Feb 17, 2025
Daniel R. DeLong Jr.
Age 79, of New Lenox, IL passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Dan was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Daniel Sr. and Blanche (nee Brown) DeLong.
Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Lockhart) DeLong; loving father of Heather Danielle (Tim) Kehoe; cherished grandfather of Matthew Kehoe, Johnathan (Katie) Kehoe, Andrew...
Donald R. Kirkilas
Feb 17, 2025
Don was born in Chicago, IL to the late Sophie (nee Kasmauskas) and the late Joseph Kirk.
Beloved husband of Geraldine “Geri” (nee Dawczak) Kirkilas; loving father of Carol (Jerome) Smurawski, David Kirkilas, and Gary (Josephine Pulido) Kirkilas; cherished grandfather of Vanessa Smurawski, Andrew (Megan Hammann) Smurawski, Kyle Kirkilas, Kaitlin Kirkilas, Trevor Kirkilas, and Hailey Kirkilas; proud great grandfather of Maci,...
Carolyn K. Klotz
Feb 15, 2025
Carolyn K. KLOTZ
Age 83, longtime resident of Mokena and recently of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday , February 15th, 2025 with her family by her side.
Carolyn is survived by her loving family. She married Donald Klotz on May 6, 1961 and together they raised four wonderful, loving children; Cathleen (Randall) Knittle, Christine (David) Hiler, Kevin (Nicole)...
Arthur Dale Twietmeyer
Feb 14, 2025
Arthur Dale Twietmeyer, age 84, of Carillon Lakes, Crest Hill, with heavy hearts, we announce his passing on Feb. 14, 2025. Dale is survived by his wife of 62 years, Susan (nee Blischke) Twietmeyer; children: Stephen (Carrie), Elizabeth (Mark) McCully and Charles (Christina) grandchildren: Jordan, Dylan, Casey and Noah, three sisters and sister-in-law: Yvonne (Donald) Blume, Faith (Mark) Wetzel, Lori...
Blake M Al-Muddaris
Feb 14, 2025
BLAKE M. AL-MUDDARIS
Age, 1 day old, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 14th, 2025 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville.
Blake is survived by his loving family, parents, William Al-Muddaris & Hanna Ruiz, siblings, Abigail Ruiz-Slagel, Westin Al-Muddaris, Maverick Al-Muddaris, Grandparents, Magdalena Ruiz, Lori Al-Muddaris, Muhanad Al-Muddaris Jr., Aunts and Uncles, Lucia Ruiz, Emily Ruiz, Faith Wolf, Abigail Al-Muddaris, Chase Al-Muddaris and...
Richard Charles Klevinsky
Feb 14, 2025
Richard Charles Klevinsky 73, of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late Walter and Barbara Klevinsky and passed away on February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Novak) Klevinsky; dear brother of Rita Garrett, Ruth (the late Dale) Bixby, and Rosemarie Klevinsky; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Richard was a proud graduate of the University Of...
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...
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