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Sandra C. Nelson
May 13, 2020
SANDRA C. NELSON (Molinari), Age 81, of New Lenox formerly of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Sandra is survived by her loving family; son Peter (Jennifer) Nelson; grandchildren Kiersten Nelson, Kaileigh Nelson, Kenton Nelson; brother Peter (Phyllis) Molinari and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nelson; parents Peter L. and...
Charles David Baird
May 13, 2020
Charles David Baird Age 19, tragically passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after succumbing to injuries inflicted upon him on May 10, 2020. Beloved son of David and Jennifer (Silva) Baird; loving brother of Danielle and Ryan Baird; cherished grandson of Charles H. and Roberta (Deaville) Baird, Daniel and Jane (Michalik) Silva; dearest nephew and cousin of Denise Silva...
Vernon G. Koepke
May 13, 2020
Vernon G. Koepke, 95, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home with devoted family at his side. Born in Geneva, IL to the late Henry A. and Clara (nee Jeske) Koepke, Vernon grew up in Batavia, IL, where after graduating from Batavia High School, he worked at Rachielle's Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Apprentice. He proudly...
Diana Lee Grygiel
May 11, 2020
Diana Lee Grygiel (nee Stogsdill) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Diana was born on July 25, 1942 in Berwyn, IL to the late Albert M. and Bertha V. (nee Keller) Stogsdill. Beloved wife of Jerome J. Grygiel; loving mother of Jerome Grygiel Jr., Christine (James) Wisniewski, Timothy (Michelle)...
Richard B. Gaskins
May 11, 2020
Richard B. Gaskins Age 84, a resident of Frankfort since 1976, formerly of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Gaskins (Krueger) for 61 years; loving father Victoria (late John) Keller and Stacy Gaskins; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Rebecca, Christina, and Jessica; dear brother of Charlotte Jean (Edward) Carone; and loved by many dear...
Karen M. Barnickel
May 9, 2020
Karen M. Barnickel (nee Erskine) 71, of New Lenox, passed away May 9, 2020 in Arizona. Karen was born in Harvey, IL to the late Richard Gordon and Helen (nee Stover) Erskine. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Barnickel; loving mother of Dennis (Chris) Barnickel, Cindi (Adam) Schouten, and Jennifer Barnickel; cherished grandmother of Lukas Cole, Lacey Barnickel, Tyler...
Sharon L. Edrinn
May 9, 2020
SHARON L. EDRINN (TROESCH) Age 75, of Matteson passed away on Saturday, May 9th 2020 at her home. Sharon is survived by her loving family, husband and best friend of 53 years, Alan F. Edrinn, children, Christine (Brian) Cronin, Elizabeth (Ronald II) Basick, Alan W. (Kathleen) Edrinn, grandchildren, Erin Cronin, Daniel Cronin, Ronald Basick III, Allie Basick, Antoinette Edrinn, Quillan...
Larry D. Swarens
May 8, 2020
LARRY D. SWARENS Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, May 8th 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years, Doreen Swarens (Hickling), children, Catherine (Kenny) Schipman, Wendy Swarens, Kevin (Chris) Swarens, grandchildren, Patrick Schipman, Emily Schipman, Ellie Schipman, Kyle Swarens, Reese Swarens, siblings, Carolyn Sue (Hank) Walstra,...
S. Jane Knigge
May 7, 2020
S. Jane Knigge (Taylor), age 74, a resident of Morris formerly of Frankfort and Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving mother of Kimberly Knigge and Daniel (Sara) Knigge; cherished grandmother of Julia and Evan Knigge; dear daughter of the late Donald and late Adeline (Thomas) Taylor; dearest sister of Thomas...
Mark P. Sells
May 5, 2020
Mark P. Sells 62, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Eleanor (nee Stankus) Sells. Loving and devoted husband of Debbie (nee Mangerson) Sells; loving step-father of Stacey (Matt) Gruca, Matt (Sarah) Packard, and Josh (Emily) Packard; cherished grandfather of Matthew Gruca,...
Gary T. Manheim
May 3, 2020
Gary T. Manheim Age 65, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving husband of Yvette Manheim (Mathis); dear brother of Deborah (Dan) Latham and Kathleen Manheim; cherished uncle of numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; dear brother-in-law of Kim (Westy) Westendorf; also survived by his beloved animals. He was preceded in death by his...
Bernadine E. Simanis
May 3, 2020
Bernadine E. Simanis (nee Petraitis) Age 85, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving mother of Cathy Blake, Mary Simanis, Richard (Susan) Simanis, and Mike Simanis; cherished grandmother of Ron (Kristin), Rich (Erin), Nick, Melissa (Tom), and Jim and cherished great-grandmother of Jameson and Tanner; dear sister of George (Karen) Petraitis and Virginia (Bob) Matyska....
Marion Alice Lindgren
May 2, 2020
Marion A. Lindgren (Thoeming), age 96, of Chicago Heights, South Holland and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She is survived by her loving family; children Claire (Larry) Hall, Robert (Voni) Lindgren and Susan (Tom) Kazmierczak; grandchildren Amanda (Brent) Honnold, Melissa (Corey) Morris, Megan (Joe) Humphrey, Matthew (Ashley) Hall and Wendy (Don) Muto; step grandson Scot (Kris)...
Roger H. Peterson
April 30, 2020
Roger H. Peterson, age 81, a resident of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Algonquin and Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Virginia Peterson (Hagstrom); beloved father of Jerry (Teri) Peterson, Wayne (Josie) Peterson and Michael (Patti) Peterson, Lynn (Howard) Saubert; cherished grandfather of Nicole Saubert,...
Irene A. Storako
April 30, 2020
Irene A. Storako (Masier) age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Tinley Park and Roseland area, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Loving wife of the late Benedict Storako; beloved mother of Jerome Storako and Robert (Ceclilia) Storako; cherised grandmother of Becky (Tom) O’Brien, Rob (Jamie) Storako,...
Agnes D. Butcher
April 29, 2020
Agnes D. Butcher (nee Jacklich) 93, of Joliet passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Agnes was born in Joliet to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Bick) Jacklich; beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Butcher; loving mother of Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandmother of Jerald Webb; loved aunt of numerous nieces...
James Haggard
April 29, 2020
James Haggard 72, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Kenneth and Katherine (nee Crawley) Haggard. Beloved husband of Joan (nee White); loving father of Brian Haggard, Nicole (David) McDonald, and Brandon Haggard; cherished grandpa of Sophia and Mason McDonald; dear brother of...
Mark A. Wolz
April 29, 2020
Did you hear that? It was with great sadness that Mark A. Wolz of New Lenox Passed away unexpectedly on April 29th, 2020. He was a wonderful, loving husband and father, who focused his life around his family. He will never be forgotten and forever missed with memories of pure joy and happiness. He is survived by his loving and...
John "Jack" N. Best
April 27, 2020
John “Jack” N. Best 90, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena surrounded by family. Jack was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Wallace and Olga (nee Nelson) Best. He was the beloved husband of the late Norine (nee O’Toole) Best; loving father of Lana (Joseph) Levy, John Best, and Tom (Wendy) Best; cherished...
Aniela Hardel
April 26, 2020
ANIELA HARDEL (UBYCHA) Age 97, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, April 26th 2020 at her home at Clarendale of Mokena. Aniela is survived by her loving family, daughter in-law, Mary Jane Hardel, grandchildren, Paul (Martha) Hardel, Jessica (Kevin) Gough, great grandchildren, Paul Hardel Jr., Cecilia Hardel, Molly Gough, Wyatt Gough, sister, Helen Bednarz and nieces Casmira...
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