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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...
Ellen "Lynn" Ward Merrick
Jan 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Ellen Lynn Ward Merrick. Ellen was born on September 1, 1952, in Holden, WV and went home to Jesus on January 25, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Center, surrounded by loved ones.
Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Michael Merrick of Homer Glen, her twin sister Pamela Lee...
Dawn N. Moser
Jan 23, 2025
Dawn Moser, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Bickford of Tinley Park. She was born March 25, 1942 in Chicago, daughter of Herbert and Lorain Neander. Dawn spent many years working in administration including jobs at The Chicago Tribune, Arthur Andersen, and The Village of Frankfort. Dawn enjoyed painting, reading, and served on the Frankfort...
Rantz A. Bally
Jan 23, 2025
Rantz Andrew Bally, age 70, of New Lenox passed away with his family and friends at his side January 23, 2025. Beloved Son of Charles R. Bally and Patricia A Bally (Bell) Cherished father to Kelly Bally and Mandy Amato (Bally ) Proud Papa of Helen Gron, Evelyn Amato, Vivian Amato and Jaxson Bally Dearest Brother of Candace (Daniel) Manns...
Janet Gullicksen
Jan 22, 2025
Janet Elizabeth (Feil) Gullicksen
At the age of 86, Janet passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Lee’s Summit, MO. She is survived by her children: Lyndell (Norman) Simmons, Lisa (Jeffrey) Brown and John (Susan) Gullicksen, her grandchildren: Nathan Ends, Emily (Luis) Contreras, Joshua (Holly) Brown, Jacob (Nicole) Brown, Rachel Gullicksen (Whitt Sherrill) and Tanner Gullicksen, her 8 great grandchildren:...
Donald J. Cuthbert
Jan 21, 2025
Donald J. CuthbertAge 60, of New Lenox, formerly of Riverdale, passed away January 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Donna (Albrecht) Cuthbert, loving father of Jordan Margaret and Andrew Morris (Ruby Verdugo); devoted son of Marlene (nee Hemann) Cuthbert; dear brother of David Cuthbert, Kathy (Les) Christiana; dear brother-in-law of Bonnie Albrecht, Gail Albrecht (Maurice Taylor);...
Kenneth J. Beauvais
Jan 20, 2025
Kenneth John Beauvais, age 64, of New Lenox, IL, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Erneste and Beverly (nee Chamberlin) Beauvais, Kenneth was born in Lake Forest, IL.
Ken was an Eagle Scout, and as an adult remained active in the Order of the Arrow, Scoutings National Honor Society....
Terry Lynn Bednarz
Jan 17, 2025
Terry Lynn Bednarz 65, of Hollister, MO was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts and passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025. Loving mother of Jessica (Breanne) Allen, Joshua (Nichole) Bednarz; proud YaYa of Jackson Bednarz; dear sister of Roy Johnson, Vanessa (Tony) Seisser, Scott (Sheila) Johnson; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and special niece, Saphira Gabbert. Terry was preceded in...
Janice C. Jansky
Jan 17, 2025
JANICE C. JANSKY (BROWN)
Age 81 previously of Frankfort and current resident of Marian Village in Homer Glen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 17th, 2025 at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago.
Janice is survived by her loving family, husband, Norman Jansky, children, Michael (Karen) Phillips Sr., Norbert (Valerie) Phillips Jr., Brian (Kim) Phillips, step-sons, Kenneth (Julie)...
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