Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Susan A. Tate

Susan A. Tate

Dec 25, 2024

Susan A. Tate 61, of New Lenox, was born in Cicero, IL to the late Joseph and Rava Dakin and went home to be with her Lord and savior on December 25, 2024. Susan married the love of her life Billy W. Tate on June 7, 1986. Loving mother of Justin (Tiffany) Tate, and Jordan (Taylor) Tate; proud grandma of...

John Lindsay Robertson

John Lindsay Robertson

Dec 24, 2024

John Lindsay Robertson, 75, was born September 1, 1949 in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Winfield and Agnes (nee Engelbert) Robertson, and passed away December 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna (nee DeYoung) Robertson of 55 years; loving father of Laura (Jay) Curatolo, John (Melissa) Robertson, and Michael (Mary) Robertson; proud grandpa of Lucas (Katie) Robertson, Josh (Caryn) Robertson,...

Richard "Spike" Young

Richard "Spike" Young

Dec 23, 2024

Richard Allen Young, affectionately known as "Spike," passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lemont, Illinois, on December 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on November 25, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, Richard's early life laid the foundation for a rich and fulfilling journey marked by both personal and professional achievements.

Richard graduated from Bishop Timon...

Robert L. Nevin

Robert L. Nevin

Dec 22, 2024

ROBERT L. NEVIN

Age 88 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Peggy Nevin (Rosenbaum), children, Amanda (Timothy) Schor, Peter (Kathryn) Nevin, siblings, William (Judy) Nevin, Joan (John) Blew, grandchildren, Miranda Schor and Noah Schor.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John & Vera...

Frank E Yaeger

Frank E Yaeger

Dec 17, 2024

Frank E. Yaeger, 73, of Mokena, IL passed away on December 17, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Debra, his children Jillian Yaeger and Jenna (Jaime) Guajardo. Also blessed with 3 grandchildren Jayla and Jianna Guajardo and Jaxton Yaeger. Fond brother in-law and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his father Karl Yaeger, mother...

Joel Ray Bultsma

Joel Ray Bultsma

Dec 17, 2024

Joel R. Bultsma 56, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to Frank and Betty Bultsma and passed away on December 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Kellie; loving father of Josh (Amelia Bodie) Bultsma, Nick ( Sarah) Bultsma, and Tommy Riley; soon to be grandpa of baby boy Bultsma April 2025; dear brother of Jim (Jana) Bultsma, Mari (Ron) Kukral,...

Mary Lou Gilhooly

Mary Lou Gilhooly

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Lou Gilhooly,age 92, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

She was a mother, grandmother, and the loving wife to her late husband William. 

Services for Mary Lou will be held on Friday, December 20th with Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church,7659 W Sauk Trail in Frankfort at 11am. She will be laid to rest...

Beth T. Majerszky

Beth T. Majerszky

Dec 16, 2024

Beth Majerszky, beloved wife of the late Jeno G. Majerszky, passed away on Monday, December 16. She was cherished by her siblings, Andrea Swan, Drew Gavlik (Bonnie), Bruce Gavlik, Deborah Gavlik (Nasrullah) and Timothy Gavlik (Ha), her many nieces and nephews, Jessica, Christopher, Leanna, Jim, Justin, Jocelyn, T.J. and Benjamin, and her brother-in-law George Majerszky. Born in McKeesport, Pa. she...

Walter "Mokey" Bartosz

Walter "Mokey" Bartosz

Dec 16, 2024

Walter (Wally, “Mokey”) Bartosz, age 83, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Mokey is survived by his beloved wife, Evon (nee Stanczyk) Bartosz, his three children, Charlene (Jeffrey) Krause, Andrew (Kelly) Madej, and Lynn Wolz and his grandchildren, Lauren, Jeffrey, Kyle, Emmi (Zach), Kalyn (John), Kelsey, Bud, Rebecca (Aric), Rachel (Kris) and Justin...

Ronald M. Aardema

Ronald M. Aardema

Dec 15, 2024

Ronald Martin Aardema, 78, of Mokena, IL passed away on December 15, 2024. 

He is survived by his wife, Susan, his children Wendy (Rob) Rutkowski, Gretchen (Jonathan) Jeffries, Amy (Jason) Marchert and Jason (Kate) Aardema, and his wonderful grandchildren Emily, Olivia and Isabelle Rutkowski, Samantha and Jade Jeffries, Alexandria and Tyler Marchert and Zachary and William Aardema, along with his sister...

David E. Murphy

David E. Murphy

Dec 14, 2024

DAVID E. MURPHY

Age 69, of Hollister MO, passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

David is survived by his loving family, life partner, Terry Bednarz, children, David Murphy, Nekeesha (Josh) Rasmussen, Tyler (Natalie) Murphy, eight grandchildren, siblings, Joseph Murphy, Richard Murphy, Frank (Rika) Murphy, Michael Murphy and special niece, Saphira Gabbert. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, John & Marie...

Gregory J. Griffin

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),...

Betty A. Cleveland

Betty A. Cleveland

Dec 13, 2024

Betty A. Cleveland (nee Haas)

Age 91, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home in New Lenox, IL. Betty was born in Joliet to the late Walter and Florence (nee Cutler) Haas. She grew up on a farm in Marley, later moved to Frankfort and eventually on to New Lenox, where she lived in the same house for 67...

Joyce L. Anderson

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)...

Lawrence Auld II

Lawrence Auld II

Dec 12, 2024

Lawrence R. Auld II, age 41, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Mokena.

He is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence and Dawn (nee McClellan) Auld; siblings, Joshua (Gabriela) Auld, and Nicole Fender; his niece and nephews, Joshua, Charles, Benjamin, Lily, and Joseph; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Payne; paternal grandmother Shirley Auld; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He...

Mary Lou Andrade

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

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

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

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

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...

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