Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Judith S. Theisen

Judith S. Theisen

Apr 23, 2024

Judith S. Theisen, age 80, passed away peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Judith is survived by her son, Jeffrey Theisen and her grandchildren, Amber and David Jr.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Ann Theisen; parents Joseph and Hazel Planinc; and her siblings Robert and Jo Ann.

Judith was a kind lady...

Eugene A. Jones

Eugene A. Jones

Apr 22, 2024

Eugene Allen Jones

Age 78, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 22, 2024.  Gene was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.  Private services were held with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

James C. Santoro

James C. Santoro

Apr 20, 2024

James “Jim” Charles Santoro passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024. Jim was born September 6, 1941, to parents Helen and August Santoro in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his childhood in Cottage Grove Heights.  After graduating from Fenger High School, Jim attended Blackburn College and shortly after married his high school sweetheart who gave him two boys. After...

Jennie Hammermeister

Jennie Hammermeister

Apr 20, 2024

Jennie Hammermeister (nee Elipani)

Age 96 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Warren Barr Nursing and Rehabilitation of Orland Park, IL.  Jennie was born in Chicago, IL to the late Pietro and Ester (nee Ziliotto) Elipani.   Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hammermeister, loving mother of the late James (Dolores) Hammermeister, John (Nancy) Hammermeister, Laura...

Marilyn J. Pahr

Marilyn J. Pahr

Apr 19, 2024

MARILYN J. PAHR

(LEISE)

 

Age 93, of Park Forest, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.                       

 

Marilyn is survived by her loving family.  Walter (Cheryl) Pahr, Joyce Teresi, Donald (Nancy) Pahr, grandchildren, Stefannie (Shawn) Simmonds, Marc Pahr, Jared Pahr, Jerome (Fawn) Teresi, Paul (Christina) Teresi, Mary...

Alex H. Giertych

Alex H. Giertych

Apr 18, 2024

 Alex H. Giertych, 91, of Mokena was born in Chicago to the late Alex & Julia Giertych and passed away on April 18, 2024.  Beloved husband to the late Marian R. (nee Bartkiewicz) Giertych; loving father of the late Theresa Golaszewski, Stephen Giertych, Nancy (Charles) Pearson, Joseph (Christine) Giertych, and the late Annette (Jeff) Ondrejka; proud grandfather of Daniel, Heather,...

Margaret "Gerry" Werner

Margaret "Gerry" Werner

Apr 17, 2024

Margaret “Gerry” C. Werner, quietly left this earth on Wednesday, April 17th surrounded by her family.She was born to John and Dorothy Clark in Joliet, Illinois, on February 13th, 1928. She was predeceasedby her husband of 39 years, William “Bill” Werner, her parents, stepfather Frank Herr, sister Dorothy “Dood” Hasslbauer, three stillborn daughters, son-in-law Mark Fisher, and a host of...

James Maurice Jeffries

James Maurice Jeffries

Apr 17, 2024

James M. Jeffries 81, was born in Chicago to the late Maurice and Rita Jeffries and passed away April 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Martinez) Jeffries; loving father of Jim (Sandy) Jeffries Jr. and Marc Jeffries; father-in-law of Brie Jeffries; proud grandfather of Jacob (Brittany), Riley, Nina, Ella, Samantha, and Layla; great grandfather to Noah; dear brother of...

Lynette L. Lamparelli

Lynette L. Lamparelli

Apr 17, 2024

Lynette L. Lamparelli, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Lynette is survived by her children, Teresa (Bill) Foltz, Todd (late Nancy) Lamparelli, and Tia Hattan; grandchildren, Todd Lamparelli Jr., Nicholas Lamparelli, and Joshua Wisniewski; sister, Kathleen Fabie; and niece Kim Jiracek.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Orlando “Curly”...

John P. Farnetti

John P. Farnetti

Apr 17, 2024

John P. Farnetti

Age 72 of New Lenox, IL passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL.  John was born in Ottawa, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Dombrowski) Farnetti.  Beloved husband of over 49 years of Mary Lynn (nee Novak) Farnetti; loving father of Anthony (Alexis) Farnetti, Andrew (Chloe) Farnetti, and Taylor (Jonathan) White; cherished...

Alex M. Plane

Alex M. Plane

Apr 15, 2024

Alex M. PlaneAge 26 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.  Alex was born in Palos Heights, IL to Donna (nee Walter) Plane and the late Brian Plane.  Alex was a graduate of Lincolnway Central High School and received his B.A. from Bradley University, Peoria, IL.  Beloved son of Donna and the late Brian Plane; loving brother,...

Patricia Ann Ricker

Patricia Ann Ricker

Apr 15, 2024

PATRICIA ANN RICKER

(RYAN)

 

Age 91, of Frankfort passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home in Cedarhurst of Frankfort.                       

 

Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Mary (Mark) Woltkamp, James (Tina) Ricker, Daniel (Janice) Ricker, Thomas (Kimberly) Ricker, brother, Michael (Rose) Ryan, brother in-law, Richard Cranny, grandchildren, Eric (Patrick...

James Naumczik

James Naumczik

Apr 12, 2024

James Naumczik 87, of Worth was born in Chicago to the late Gregory and Tatianna Naumczik and passed away April 12, 2024. 

Joanne M. Hunter

Joanne M. Hunter

Apr 12, 2024

Joanne M. HunterAge 83, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL, on September 27, 1940, to the late John and Joanne Hunter (Jallits).Beloved wife of the late Irwin Eaton; loving aunt to Sean (Lisa) Didion, Wilhelm Walke, Erika (Gerald) Delaney, Cari Didion, Heidi Leerkamp (Justin), Jami (Scott) Demuth; also...

Gregory M. Klabisch

Gregory M. Klabisch

Apr 12, 2024

Gregory Michael Klabisch, 76 years, At Peace on April 12, 2024. Loving husband of Barbara; loving father of Angelica (James) Rojas, Matthew (Susan) and Jennifer; proud grandfather of Collin, Kevin, Alexa, Sarah and Daniel; beloved husband of the late Charmaine Klabisch; devoted son of the late Vincent and Mary Klabisch; dear brother of Barbara Savikas and Marilyn (Ben) Carnevale; fond...

George E. Gingras

George E. Gingras

Apr 10, 2024

George E. Gingras, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

George is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Covey) Gingras; children, Megan (Kevin) Munson and Daniel Gingras; grandchildren, Ellie Louise, Hallie Marie, and Benjamin George; his sister Peggy (Richard) Gudmundson; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Royalty.

He is preceded in death by his mother Florence Gingras and...

Henry Paul Mossell Sr.

Henry Paul Mossell Sr.

Apr 8, 2024

Henry Paul Mossell Sr, 72, of Frankfort quietly passed in his sleep on April 8th after long battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago. He loved fishing and hunting, a quiet drive down backroads, tinkering in the garage, crosswords, and visiting with those he loved. You would most often find him sitting in the garage on a sunny day...

Flora L. Gallagher

Flora L. Gallagher

Apr 5, 2024

FLORA L. GALLAGHER

(WORMLEY)

 

Age 100 of New Lenox passed away Friday, April 5th, 2024.   

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John Joseph Sullivan III

John Joseph Sullivan III

Apr 3, 2024

John Joseph Sullivan III

Age 52 of Lockport passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL.  Loving father of Caden Sullivan and Cole Sullivan; beloved son of John Jr. and Geraldine (nee Callahan) Sullivan; loved brother of Maria (Bob) Lindstrom and Tim Sullivan; cherished uncle of Kyle (Katie) Lindstrom, Scott Lindstrom, and Sarah Lindstrom; dear nephew, cousin, and...

David A. Harroun

David A. Harroun

Apr 3, 2024

David A. Harroun 75, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late James and Marjorie (nee Knapp) Harroun and passed away April 3, 2024. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Conley) Harroun; loving father of Stacey (Thomas) Glorioso and David (Janell) Harroun; proud grandfather of Grant Glorioso, Genna Glorioso, Griffin Glorioso, Delaney Harroun, Olivia Harroun, and Ariana Harroun;...

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