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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Bill Taaffe
Jan 22, 2020
Bill Taaffe Age 89, of Frankfort, formerly of Riverdale, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Loving husband of Jean Taaffe (Doherty); beloved son of the late John and late Margaret (McCanna) Taaffe; dearsest father of Terri ( Bill) Mirenic, Bill (Kim Parrish) Taaffe, Janice (Tim) Kirk, Barbara (Conrad) Sobol, late Thomas (Pam) Taaffe and...
Janice Louise Rovenhagen
Jan 20, 2020
Janice Louise Rovenhagen, nee Roux, a proud 1951 graduate of the Silver Cross Hospital School of Nursing, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 89. Janice was born November 27, 1930 in Harding, Illinois. Daughter of Edward and Sadie (Jacobson) Roux. She married her one and only love Glen Ervin Rovenhagen, August 19, 1951, in the living...
Joseph C. Recendez
Jan 18, 2020
JOSEPH C. RECENDEZ Age 68, of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland; born and raised in South Deering, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Joe is survived by his family, beloved wife of 47 years, Sandra A. Recendez (Golob), loving father of Joseph E. (Michelle) Recendez, Victoria A. (Justin) Peppin, devoted grandpa of Alessandra Recendez,...
Brian E. Gramza
Jan 17, 2020
BRIAN E. GRAMZA Age 60, of Beecher, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Joliet. Brian is survived by his loving family, parents, Edward & Marlene Gramza (Wenclaff), siblings, Kathleen (Mark) Duske, Cristine (David Spivak) Gramza, nieces and nephew, Matthew Duske, Jaclyn Duske, Katie Spivak, Kylie Spivak and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. Brian was...
Paula L. Bell
Jan 16, 2020
Paula L. Bell (nee Schilling) Age 98, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2019 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary Vance, Vivian (Mike) Gearhart and James (Kim) Bell Jr.; sisters Carla (late Albert) Sylvestor and Eleanor (late Ernest) Mersch; grandchildren George Peach, Jr., Danny...
James B. Boyle
Jan 16, 2020
JAMES B. BOYLE Age 91, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at his home at Clarendale of Mokena. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Boyle (Green), children, Linda (George) Hentsch, Jay Boyle, Jeff (Lisa) Boyle, grandchildren, Amy (Marc) Hudson, Ryan (fiancée Mandy Michaels) Hentsch, Amanda (Nick) Dirienzo, Alexandra Boyle, Augusta (Liam) McNeary, Dez Boyle,...
Marcia J. Debow
Jan 16, 2020
Marcia J. DeBow (nee Wiot) 77, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Marcia was born in Chicago to the late John L. and Jeanne F. (nee Edwards) Wiot. Loving mother of Shelly (Rich) Long, David (Pam) Wiot, and the late Larry (Julie) Mirabella; cherished grandmother of David Lyons, Alyssa Long, Matthew Mirabella, Alex Long, and Aidan...
Christopher P. Murphy
Jan 15, 2020
Christopher P. Murphy Age 59, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Burbank and Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Loving husband of Monica Murphy (Woerly); beloved son of Jacqueline Murphy (Graves) and the late John P. Murphy; cherished father of C.J. Murphy; dearest brother of Kathleen (Jim) Schultz, Terry (Shirley) Murphy, Ann Murphy, James (Carol) Murphy, Mary Murphy,...
Mary G. Henry
Jan 15, 2020
Mary G. Henry nee Rocha, 87, passed away surrounded by family in Homer Glen on Jan. 15, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: Children: Patrick (Joan) Henry of Solvang, CA, Irene (Timothy Ehritt) Henry Ehritt of Ventura, CA,Michael Henry of Knox, IN, Rose Ann (Ronald) Diederich of South Chicago Heights; Grandchildren: Katelyn (Gary) Monday, Brenna Keelers, Maeve (Brian)...
Charles John Andersen Iv
Jan 14, 2020
Charles John Andersen IV “Chuckie” 55, of Oak Lawn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Chuckie was born in Blue Island, IL to Kathryn A. (nee Labedz) Andersen and the late Charles J. Andersen III. Husband of the late Sarah (nee Conway); devoted son of Kathryn; loving brother of Julie (Mark) Marquardt; dear uncle of Aric, Ethan, and...
Joseph F. Jochheim
Jan 13, 2020
Joseph F. Jochheim, age 82, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Oak Lawn, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Billie Jochheim nee Benz; loving father of the late Donna (Brian) Kuhlmann and Joe (Lori) Jochheim; cherished grandfather of Michael Jochheim, Allison (Colton) Kosicek, Amy (Alex Mika) Kuhlmann, JenniferJochheim, Morgan (Adam) Klinkner, Sarah Kuhlmann,...
Frances Mary Perkovich
Jan 11, 2020
Frances Mary Perkovich, age 75 of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park passed away on January 11, 2020. A loving wife to husband Michael Perkovich; Beloved mother of Sheri (George) Stercay, Lori (Dan) Turner, James (Sarah) Perkovich; Dearest sister Pamela (John) Halperin; Cherished Nana to Alysa ( fiancè Marty McNulty), Taylor Stercay, Makayla Turner, Riley Turner, Gavin Perkovich, and Addison Perkovich....
Pierre Rigaud Jeanty
Jan 10, 2020
Pierre Rigaud Jeanty Age 52, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, South Holland and Haiti, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Loving husband of Johanne (Jean-Simon) Jeanty; beloved father of Richard, Marie-Claire and Charles Jeanty; dearest son of the late Gesner and Resia (Avril) Jeanty; dear son-in-law of Ulrick (Sanette) Jean Simon and Marie Carmel Jean-Simon; cherished...
Glen M. Wisek
Jan 10, 2020
GLEN M. WISEK Age 72, of Homer Glen, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2020 at his home in Homer Glen. Glen is survived by his loving family, children, Jeff Wisek, Curtis Wisek, Gene (Kelly) Brecheen, Josh Brecheen-Wisek, grandson, Jackson Brecheen and sisters, Linda Wisek and Joy Wisek. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Orville & Audrey Wisek...
Peter H Watson
Jan 9, 2020
Peter Watson Age 71, a longtime resident of Mokena and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Loving husband of Linda (Ford); beloved father of Peter (Nicola) and Tom (Joyce); dearest brother of Cyril (Eileen), Michael (late Marilyn), Harry (Mary), Frances and Kathleen (late Bernie) Watson- Mitchell; cherished papa of Jack, Isla, Quinlan and Casey; loving uncle...
Brian L. Karneboge
Jan 9, 2020
Brian L. Karneboge Age 69, a resident of New Lenox; formerly of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Monica (nee Delaney); loving father of Adam Karneboge; cherished grandfather of Daniel and Elijah Karneboge; also survived by his fond sister-in-law Rose Kubinski and dear neighbors and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Mary G. Bittaker
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Gallagher Bittaker (Brand) Age 104, a resident of Mokena, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Mary is survived by her loving family; son Michael (Marilyn) Gallagher, stepson Henry (Susan) Bittaker, stepson William (Karen) Duck, daughter-in-Law Marion Gallagher, and numerous loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three husbands: Earl Boggess,...
Dwight "Ike" G. Riester
Jan 7, 2020
Dwight “Ike” G. Riester, age 67, late of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Corinne Riester, nee Austin. Devoted father of Calvin (Suzy) Neblett and Shawn Neblett. Grandfather of Zoe Neblett. Dear brother of Carole (Robert) Callahan, Mark (Sue) Riester, James (Jodie) Riester, John (Becky) Riester, and the late Charles (Gail)...
Carol Jean Yunker
Jan 6, 2020
Carol Jean Yunker (nee Hawley), of Orland Park, Illinois passed from earth to heaven on January 6, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice home. Carol was born in Chicago, on May 30,1942 to the late Harold E. and Elizabeth (nee Michie) Hawley. Carol graduated Christian Fenger High School in Chicago on June 23, 1961. Carol served as dispatcher and photographer...
Mary Catherine Wall
Jan 1, 2020
Mary Catherine Wall (De Santo) Age 87 of Frankfort formerly of Calumet Park, Roseland and Palos, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Victorian Village in Homer Glen. Loving wife of the late Jeremiah Kenneth “Jerry” Wall, Jr. (1999); beloved daughter of the late Dominic A. De Santo(1986) and Theresa M. (Collyard) De Santo (2009); dear sister of...
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