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Dorothy M. Power
Sep 28, 2024
DOROTHY M. POWER (COMPTON)
Age 91, resident of Cedarhurst of Frankfort, former resident of Clarendale of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort.
Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Nanci (Paul) Artwohl, Kate Power, Dotti (Don) Hurrle, Diane Reynolds, Patrick (Nancy) Power Jr, daughter in-law, Vasso Power, 11 siblings, 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Dorothy...
Dolores B. Villa
Sep 27, 2024
Dolores Benitez Villa, a longtime resident of Park Forest, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Dolores (Chachita) was born in the Canary Islands on January 26, 1934. She was the daughter of Manuel Sanchez Benitez and Maria Alfonzo Benitez. When she was 10 months old, her family moved to Cuba, which was her homeland throughout her childhood...
James W. Mabe
Sep 27, 2024
James William Mabe, (80), of Mokena, IL, a devoted husband and father and life-long Cubs fan went home to be with the Lord on the early morning of September 27th, 2024, surrounded at home by his family.
Jim was born on October 24, 1943, to James and Margaret Mabe in Bluefield, WV. He was married to the love of his life...
Brian J. Pavnica
Sep 26, 2024
BRIAN J. PAVNICA
Age 40, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.
Brian is survived by his loving family, daughters, Cali Pavnica, Marlee Pavnica, parents, Anthony “Tony” & Linda Pavnica (McCord), siblings, Heather (Ed) Goewey, Anthony (Miranda) Pavnica, nieces and nephews, Mia Goewey, Noah Goewey, Emma Goewey, Hannah Pavnica and Jake Pavnica.
Brian was a...
Ross R. Norstrom
Sep 25, 2024
Ross Richard Norstrom, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2024. He was the best husband and partner to Jacqui (Montoya) Norstrom and a great dad to Kyle Xavier Norstrom. Ross is survived by his mother, Dorothy (late Gail) Norstrom; his brother Gail (Connie) Norstrom; his late brother Rich (Michelle) Norstrom; and his sister Janice (late...
John A. Truesdale
Sep 25, 2024
JOHN A. TRUESDALE
Age 68, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at his home.
John is survived by his loving family, wife of 38 years, Vincee Truesdale (Neri), mother, Roberta Truesdale (Schuler), children, Jeff Truesdale, Tim Truesdale, siblings, Jeannie Folk, Mike (Laura) Truesdale, Richard (Connie) Truesdale, Ed (Sandy) Truesdale, Alice (Jerry) Bohne, Ann (Tim) Nash, father & mother...
Alan P. Leonard
Sep 24, 2024
ALAN P. LEONARD
Age 84, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at his home.
Alan is survived by his loving family, children, David (Mary) Leonard, Michael (Cindy) Leonard, Jennifer McLain, step-children, Melissa (Brian Mysker) Kelso, Mark Kelso, sibling, David (Laurie) Leonard, grandchildren, Michael Leonard, Ryan Leonard, Samantha (Brad) Jensen, Courtney (Jarrett) Stickle, Grant (Allison) Leonard, Jake Leonard, Caden Leonard, Kelley...
Earl Francis Scanlan
Sep 24, 2024
Earl F. Scanlan, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his home on September 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was a retired Operating Engineer and a proud member of Local 150. He was also a long-term member of Crete United Methodist Church. After retiring, Earl pursued his interests in woodworking, drawing, and trains. He will always be remembered...
Richard E. Zaremba
Sep 21, 2024
RICHARD E. ZAREMBA
Age 95, of Olympia Fields, passed away Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at Elevate Care in Country Club Hills.
Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Lucy Zaremba (Hankosky), daughter, Linda (Jeff) Gunderson, son in-law, Gary Mede, grandchildren, Eric (Victoria) Gunderson, Kevin (fiancée Arzu Patel) Gunderson, Michelle Mede, nephew, Robert (Kelly) Swiderski, niece, Laura Swiderski, sister in-laws, Josephine Hankosky...
Elnita "Boots" Victoria Siekman
Sep 18, 2024
Elnita “Boots” Victoria Siekman, 78, of Homer Glen, passed away Sept. 18, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Randall “Randy” Siekman. Daughters: Christine (John) Ghilardi of Tinley Park, Lisa Captain of Homer Glen, Melissa (Thomas Bennett) Bennett of Joliet and Debra Lynn (Michael) Martinka. Grandchildren: Ryan (Lauren) Cunningham, Allison (Brian) Chrzanowski, Jessica (Doug) Will, Nicholas (Nicole)...
Helen T. Cetwinski
Sep 18, 2024
HELEN T. CETWINSKI (SYPUDT)
Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Helen is survived by her loving family, husband, Joe Cetwinski, sons, Ed (Michele Stultz) Cetwinski, Joseph (Rhonda) Cetwinski, sister, Kathleen “Kitty” Mendoza, grandchildren, Eddie (Rachel) Cetwinski Jr., Nicole (Stephen Mackin) Cetwinski, Austin Cetwinski, Hailey Cetwinski, Jacob Knox, Jackie Knox, Joshua Knox...
Patricia E. Hubbs-Brezovec
Sep 18, 2024
Patricia E. Hubbs-Brezovec (nee Cante)
Age 66 of Channahon, IL passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL to the late Baltazar and Teresa (nee Iriarte) Cante. Beloved wife of Fred Brezovec and the late Timothy Hubbs; loving mother of Kevin (Jill) Hubbs and Kristopher (Mandy) Hubbs; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Dylan, Gabby, Riley,...
Dennis Daniel Gamache
Sep 17, 2024
Dennis D. Gamache, loving husband of Claudia Gamache, age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
He is survived by his wife, Claudia Gamache; sisters, Kathleen Tomlinson (Gamache) and Elizabeth Benoit (Gamache); and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Edith and Wilfred Gamache.
He will be remembered for his tremendous...
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
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
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
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
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,...
Curtis Edward Handley
Sep 14, 2024
Curtis (Curt) Edward Handley, 60, of Mokena, IL passed away on September 14th, 2024 at the University of Michigan Hospital after a hard-fought, courageous, five-year battle with metastatic cancer. Curt passed with the love of his life, Mary Handley, by his side.
Born June 10, 1964 in Mattoon, IL to the late Bill and Frannye Handley, Curt grew roots across Illinois...
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)...
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