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Maria Lara
Sep 5, 2019
Maria Lara (nee Pedroza) age 94, passed away peacefully in her home, on September 5, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Maria was born November 15, 1925, in Ocampo, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Domingo and Jovita (nee Negrete) Pedroza. She was a lifelong resident of Lockport since 1985. Preceded in death by her husband Guadalupe Lara, son...
Thelma Jean Nick
Sep 3, 2019
Thelma Jean Nick (nee Maritt) 85, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Thelma was born in Chicago to the late James L. and Sula P. (nee Watts) Maritt. Beloved wife of the late Lester R. Nick; loving mother of Donna (Russell) Curtis, Debbie (Jerry) Hamning, Douglas Nick, Dennis (Brian Wolf) Nick,...
John J. Mazetis
Sep 3, 2019
John J. Mazetis Age 78, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in Hazel Crest. John was born in Chicago to the late John and Adeline (nee Palelunas) Mazetis and had lived his entire life on Chicago's southside. John is survived by his loving family, Sister Mary Ann (late John) Sain, nephew Richard...
Doris M. Keel
Sep 3, 2019
Doris M. Keel (Swanson) Age 91, a resident of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George W. Keel Sr.; loving mother of Linda Keel and Robert M. (Denise) Keel; cherished grandmother of Samantha Keel and Tori Keel. She was preceded in death by her son George W. Keel Jr. parents Ludwig and Emelia...
Thomas Doornkaat
Sep 2, 2019
Thomas Doornkaat Age 68, a resident of North Judson, IN. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2019. Beloved husband of Odette (Traina); loving father of Eric (Maura) Doornkaat and Jason Doornkaat; cherished grandfather of Gracie and Nicholas Doornkaat; dear brother of Debra (Daniel) Martino; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Esther Arnold
Aug 31, 2019
Esther Arnold (nee Mills) 89, of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Esther was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Sarah (Aicken) Mills and had lived in Homer Twp. the past 47 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Arnold Jr: loving mother of the late Henry Arnold III,...
Marie Jenny Vela
Aug 31, 2019
Marie Jenny Vela (nee Gonzalez) “Jenny” 89, passed away, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Frankfort. Jenny was born in Blue Island to the late Domingo and Josephine (nee Batalla) Gonzalez. Mother of Vanessa (Bob Jr.) Ferguson, grandmother of Bob Ferguson III and Katherine Ferguson; sister of the late Adele Esparza, the late Caroline Barba, the late...
Wesley E. Deporto
Aug 30, 2019
WESLEY E. DePORTO Age 87 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2019 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Wesley is survived by his loving family, wife, Lois DePorto (Minger), son, David (Valerie Woodkirk) DePorto, brother, Wayne DePorto, grandchildren, Christa (Joel) Belseth, Kelsey DePorto, Ryan DePorto and great grandchild Emerson Belseth. Wesley was preceded in death by his...
Elfriede Groth
Aug 29, 2019
Elfriede Groth age 92. Peacefully passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by her loving family on August 29th, 2019. Unconditionally loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Elfriede was a loyal Lockport resident for over 55 years. Formally from Salzburg, Austria. Elfriede and her husband Alfred of Chicago made Lockport their permanent home in 1959. Elfriede was...
James B. Dickson
Aug 28, 2019
Dickson, James B., 66 of Lockport 25 years, formerly of the south suburbs, passed away August 28, 2019. He is survived by his loving family: Daughters: Nicole (Michael Mistretta) of Aurora and Alexis (Samantha Wilder-Dickson) of Crest Hill; step-granddaughter: Carina Mistretta; brother, John (Kathy) Dickson of Chicago Heights, nephew, David (Stephanie) Dickson of Chicago, great-niece, Ava and a great-nephew on...
Ava Holland Wilke
Aug 28, 2019
Ava Holland Wilke, age 12, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Ava was the kindest, most caring person and would make friends wherever she went. She loved animals, picking flowers, and drawing. She had an artistic flair all of her own. A regular visitor to the Museum of Science and Industry, she would go every chance she got. Ava is...
Robert Michael Poch
Aug 22, 2019
Robert Michael Poch, age 35 formerly of Romeoville, late of Lockport, IL., passed away August 22, 2019. Robert loved golfing and fishing and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Poch; dear sons Austin and Jaden Poch; caring mother Kerri (Bob) Crawford; fond brother Joey Stange; dearest friend Cristina Anderson; numerous...
Jesse Rodriguez
Aug 21, 2019
Jesse Rodriguez was called by the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Sentara Windermere Nursing Home in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Rumaldo and Rita Rodriguez. Jesse was extremely proud of his 17 years active and reserve Naval service, which began as a plank owner of the USS Yorktown CV-10, serving...
George "Edward" Ashley
Aug 21, 2019
GEORGE “EDWARD’ ASHLEY Age 41, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Edward is survived by his loving family, father, George F. Ashley, siblings, Ami (Paul) Workman, Laura Ashley, Andrew (Soonae) Ashley, Gwendolyn Ashley, nephew, Alex Ashley, aunts and uncles, Marnean Briese, Gladys Stuart, Richard Ashley, David Ashley and numerous cousins....
Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk
Aug 20, 2019
Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk Age 51, of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Christopher is survived by his loving family, parents LeRoy and Nancy (Sorenson) Ciesielczyk; brother Carey (Nichelle) Ciesielczyk; nieces Kara (Wesley) Eggebrecht, Josephine Ciesielczyk and nephew Corey Ciesielczyk; girlfriend Debbie Radvikus. Christopher was a self employed...
Laverne R. Froemling
Aug 19, 2019
LaVerne R. Froemling (nee Przyborski) 88, of New Lenox passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. LaVerne was born in Chicago to the late Paul and Frances (nee Palcer) Przyborski. Beloved wife of William Froemling; loving mother of Richard (Cynthia) Froemling, William (Sharon) Froemling, and Laurel (Mark) Welch; cherished grandmother of William D. Froemling, Katherine (Patrick) Deane, Alyssa (fiancé Dan Jarvis)...
Mary Ellen Lacki
Aug 18, 2019
MARY ELLEN LACKI (FRANKOWSKI) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary Ellen is survived by her loving family, son, Dennis (Jeannie) Lubas, nephews, Gerald (Colleen) Frankowski, Anthony Frankowski, Michael (Jenni) Frankowski, great niece and nephews, Vincent Frankowski, Michael Frankowski and Cassandra Frankowski. Mary Ellen was preceded in...
Virginia Hipp
Aug 18, 2019
Virginia Hipp nee Stark, 87, of Country Club Hills, passed away on Aug. 18, 2019 at Elmhurst Hospital. She is survived by her loving family, sons: Miles (Sofia Jimenez) Hipp of Joliet, Thomas (Sue) Hipp of New Lenox, Samuel (Kimberly) Hipp of Frankfort. Grandchildren: Madeline, Jeffrey, Daniel, Bryan, Leah (Vince Brown) Hipp. Sister-in-law, Betty (late Norman) Stark. She was preceded...
Michael Jorden West
Aug 18, 2019
Michael Jorden West, 63, of Flossmoor, formerly Park Forest passed away at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey while battling cancer on Aug.18, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Thomas Jr.) Somer of Tinley Park; grandson, Henry Austin Somer; sister, Jean (Philip Perry) Martin of Phoenix, AZ; and nephews: Trevor and Cory Martin and preceded in death by his...
Dolores M. Kampe
Aug 16, 2019
DOLORES M. KAMPE (MILLER) Age 73 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16th, 2019 at her home in Mokena. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, Jackie (Michael) Pomeroy, Sharon Matz, Christine Kampe, grandchildren, George Gavitt, Trevor Gavitt, Wesley Matz, Megan Pomeroy, Michael Pomeroy, Brooke Pomeroy, Natalie Kampe and Mason Boudreau. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents,...
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