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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Selves J. Olson

Selves J. Olson

Sep 16, 2024

Selves John Olson

Age 75 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at his home. Selves was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Helmick and Myrtle (nee DuPont) Olson. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Marschall) Olson; loving father of Chris (Sarah) Olson, Erin (Matthew) Jansen, Emily (Michael) Musselman, and the late Jonathon Marschall Olson; cherished grandfather of...

Mason C. Santiago

Mason C. Santiago

Sep 15, 2024

Mason Christopher Santiago

Age 19 of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident. Mason was born in Joliet, IL to Ski and Shannon (nee Riemer) Santiago. Loving brother of Cohle Santiago and Sophia Marie Santiago; cherished grandson of Michael Riemer and Sylvia and John Greenan, and Richard and Susan Santiago;...

Gerald E King Sr

Gerald E King Sr

Sep 15, 2024

Gerald E. King Sr. 70, of Manhattan was born in Chicago to the late Anthony and Dolores King and passed away September 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Hestand) King; loving father of Gerald E. King Jr., and Gina (Edward) Ruane; proud Papa of Eddie (Shelby Ehlers) Ruane, Emily (Justin) Niemiec, Joseph Ruane, Abby (Hunter) Barowsky, Justin Farrell, Michael...

Tyler R. Koscinski

Tyler R. Koscinski

Sep 15, 2024

Tyler R. Koscinski

Age 20 of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Ty was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Christopher and Kelly (Lynn Buczkiewicz) Koscinski. Cherished son of Chris and Kelly; loving brother of Connor (fiancé Sarah Scheer) Lowman and Alyssa Koscinski; beloved grandson of Jeri and Ron Bennitt, and the late Ron and the...

Dora S. Cowart

Dora S. Cowart

Sep 15, 2024

DORA S. COWART (MANN)

Age 77, of Palos Hills, passed away Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Dora is survived by her loving family, daughters, Wendy Amir, Lisa (Ed) Cook, siblings, Ann (Randy) Buckelew, Jean Humphry, Donald Mann, grandchildren, Susan (Justin) Hermann, Nicole Amir, Zachary Amir, David (Tori) Flagg, Erica Flagg, Edward Cook, great grandchildren, Hudson Flagg,...

Joan E. Breitbarth

Joan E. Breitbarth

Sep 14, 2024

JOAN E. BREITBARTH (STOCES)

Age 84, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at her home. 

Joan is survived by her loving family, daughters, Lisa (Terry) Cleeland, Amy Medina, siblings, Ilene (Lee) Damicone, Sandra (George) Siddons, grandchildren, Stephanie Medina, Riley Cleeland, John Medina, great grandchildren, Wyatt, Noah and Ella. 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Milo & Ellen Stoces (Hatfield)...

Mary Kathleen Egglesfield

Mary Kathleen Egglesfield

Sep 12, 2024

Mary Kathleen Egglesfield, 75, of Olympia Fields, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2024, after fighting a tough battle with lung cancer. 

Kathleen was born September 16, 1948, in Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland. Kathleen‘s family moved from Ireland to Chicago, Illinois, when she was nine years old. She was raised with a strong Catholic upbringing, and her faith remained...

Jakob Setter

Jakob Setter

Sep 12, 2024

Jakob Setter 92, of Mokena was born in Neu-Geudobra/Jugoslawien to the late Adam and Annamarie and passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Margaretha Setter (nee Schmuttermeier). Loving father of Doris and the late Wolfgang; adoring grandfather of Jessica Krohn and Alex DeLeon (Amanda); great grandfather to Lucas and Kailyn Winkle; dear brother of Maria (Anton) Mueller;...

Larry A Darda

Larry A Darda

Sep 10, 2024

Larry Alan Darda

Larry was born May 28, 1941 in Chicago, IL . He grew up at 6541 S. Winchester Avenue in Chicago, IL. He graduated from O’Toole Grade School in 1955 and graduated from Harper High School in 1959. Larry was in the ROTC in High School, and he played the trumpet. 

After high school, Larry attended the Illinois Institute of...

Marijo C. Dubin

Marijo C. Dubin

Sep 10, 2024

MARIJO C. DUBIN (McKEOWN)

Age 55, of Palos Heights passed away Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at her home. 

Marijo is survived by her loving family, husband, Bob Dubin, children, Madeline (Chance) Larsen, Michael (Victoria) Kuzmicki, Maisey Kuzmicki, Samantha Dubin, siblings, Kitty McKeown-White, Molly (Mike) Leone, Cara (Joe) McKeown-Welsh, nieces and nephews, Zoe, Duncan, Grace, Arthur, Patrick and beloved pet Bitty. 

Marijo was preceded...

Roy C. Breedlove

Roy C. Breedlove

Sep 7, 2024

Roy Carlton Breedlove was one of 3 children born to Willie and Jean Breedlove in Danville, VA. As the middle child, Roy grew up with older brother, Booker Donnell Breedlove (1948-1988) and younger brother Walter Edward Breedlove. He attended elementary school in Pittsylvania County; Southside High School in Blairs, VA; and graduated with a B.S in Accounting from Virginia State...

Cherisse L. Infusino

Cherisse L. Infusino

Sep 7, 2024

Cherisse L. Infusino

Age 52 of Elwood, IL passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Cherisse was born in Joliet, IL to Vivian (nee Hahn) and the late Charles Dunn. Beloved wife of Anthony “Tony” Infusino; loving mother of McKenna Graham, and Anthony “AJ” Infusino; dear sister of Daryll (Tammy) Dunn and William (Krystle)...

Verajane Lulkowski

Verajane Lulkowski

Sep 6, 2024

 Verajane Lulkowski (née Schrein) age 86, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024. Verajane is survived by her loving family, granddaughter Elizabeth Wyllie (Lulkowski) and great grandchildren Brooklynn Bakse, Charles “Cj” Wyllie, Clara Wyllie, and Josey Wyllie. 

 Verajane was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Lulkowski, and son Steven “Luke” Lulkowski. Verajane, along with her...

Lois D. Gasperowich

Lois D. Gasperowich

Sep 5, 2024

Lois Gasperowich was born on February 22, 1920. She passed away peacefully at Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Survivors include her daughter Carol (Joseph) Majerczak; granddaughters Laurie Rickert, Lisa(David) Neigebauer; great grandchildren Timothy and Amy; nephews Jim(Rosy) Drechsel, Ron(Kathy)Drechsel and their children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Robert Payne...

Geraldine A. Lokanc

Geraldine A. Lokanc

Sep 4, 2024

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Lokanc (nee Cox) 

Age 98 late of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, IL, and Alsip, IL passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Clarendale of Mokena. Gerry was born in Sheridan, WY to the late James and Frances (nee Maher) Cox and was also preceded in death by her stepfather Bert Brooks. Beloved wife of the late Albert...

Anthony V. Sorrentino

Anthony V. Sorrentino

Sep 3, 2024

Anthony V. Sorrentino, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Smith Crossing Assisted Living in Orland Park. 

Anthony is survived by his beloved children, Gregg (Kate) and Mark (Denise); grandchildren, Dominic (Marissa), Christian (Christine), Dante, and Bianca; and his sister-in-law Carmella Donato. 

He is preceded in death by his loving first wife Anne Donato Sorrentino, his second wife...

Vernell Johnson Jr.

Vernell Johnson Jr.

Sep 2, 2024

VERNELL JOHNSON JR.

Age 82, of Flossmoor, IL passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields. 

Vernell is survived by his loving family, wife, Bernice Johnson (Clark), children, Vernice (Michael) Warren, Vernell III (Anita) Johnson, Verlon (Sean) Johnson, siblings, Dorothy Johnson, Laverne Tobias, grandchildren, Vernon (Ebony) Johnson, Darius Johnson, Avery (Geneva) Johnson, Michelle Warren, Mikayla Warren, Vernell Johnson...

James C. Hirsch "J.C."

James C. Hirsch "J.C."

Sep 2, 2024

James C. Hirsch “J.C.”, 68 of Munster, IN passed away on Sept. 2, 2024 at his home in Santa Rosa, Mexico. Through his 11 month cancer journey he was supported by family: husband, Klay Neri Hurtado, children: Lelia (Anthony) Hirsch-Amadio, David (Sarah) Hirsch, Emma Rogers, Carl (Liz) Hirsch, grandchildren: Anthony, Jameson, Ray, Cooper, Jackson, Otto, Knox and Josephine, Mother, Barbara...

Reynold E. Palesh

Reynold E. Palesh

Sep 2, 2024

Reynold E. Palesh 80, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Ernest and Grace Palesh and passed away September 2, 2024. Beloved brother of Richard (Linda) Palesh, and Lynn (Mark) Hansen; dear cousin of Ralph Guderian; fond uncle to Michelle (Seth) Chaleunphonh, and the late Ryan (Deana) Palesh; and great uncle of Tor, Bruce, Gwendolyn, Alison, Payton,...

Wayne W. Karris

Wayne W. Karris

Aug 28, 2024

Wayne W. Karris 83, of Tinley Park was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Marie (nee Prihar) Karris and passed away August 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Donna J. (nee Gay) Karris; beloved father of Julie (fiancé Paul DeCosmo) Stephens; cherished grandfather of Richard Stephens and Lea (fiancé Mark Arguello) Stephens; dear brother of Vernon...

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