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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Charles Marion Harris
Jul 24, 2019
Charles Marion Harris, age 87 a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Loving husband of Rebecca Harris; beloved father of Darrell (Jill) Harris and Derrick Harris; cherished grandfather of Devin (Abigail) Harris, Brianna (Brandon) Roat, Taylor (Jonathan) Miller and Allissa Harris; proud great grandfather of Kayden Harris and dear brother of Brenda (William) Curtsinger....
Timothy J. Garvin Jr.
Jul 24, 2019
Timothy J. Garvin Jr., 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Beloved son of Tim (Patti) Garvin and Anne Garvin; loving Brother of Patrick, Dan (Ben) Garvin and Kevin (Maureen) Graff. More like a brother to dozens of cousins, and an awesome nephew to Aunts Maribeth Miller, Jenifer (Tom) Mansell, Molly (Mike) Gaik, and Uncles John and Tim...
Henry “Hank” Januchowski
Jul 22, 2019
How do you sum up a genuinely good man’s life? For Henry “Hank” Januchowski, it all goes back to the Latin phrase “Semper fidelis.” It is the motto of his beloved Marine Corps. It means “always faithful.” And that was Hank. He was loyal to his wife, to his kids and grandchildren, to his family and friends, and to his...
Ruth T. Gerlach
Jul 22, 2019
Ruth Therese Gerlach 90, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Marian Village, Homer Glen. Ruth was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Louise (Hildenbrand) Gerlach. Ruth was a devoted daughter of her late parents; loving sister of the late Mary Louise (late James) Redden, Dolores (late Charles Jr) Peters, Joseph (Judy) Gerlach, and the late Elizabeth Gerlach;...
Michael J. Jewula
Jul 22, 2019
Michael J. Jewula, age 48, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. Loving son of late Stanley and Suzanne (Weber) Jewula; beloved brother of Stanley (Katrina) Jewula; dearest uncle of Spencer and Emily Jewula; fond nephew of Chester (Linda) Jewula, Jeanette Bleser and Pamela Weber. Michael was employed by The Great Frame Up in Orland...
Mary C. Herlihy
Jul 21, 2019
Mary Catherine Herlihy (Regan) Mary Catherine Herlihy, nee Regan passed while surrounded by loving family on July 21, 2019, at age 83. Mary dedicated her life to nursing and caring for those in need. She leaves behind a legacy of strong will, strength and courage. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J Herlihy Jr; devoted mother of...
Roger L. Benson
Jul 21, 2019
Roger L. Benson Jr. 72, of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Roger was born in Chicago to the late Roger Sr. and Dorothy (nee Knox) Benson. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Cruz); loving father of Brian (Julie) Benson and Aimee (Keith) Kameron; cherished grandfather of Ashley (Jake)...
Joseph R. Perozzi
Jul 21, 2019
Joseph R. Perozzi, 88, recently of Olympia Fields and a lifelong resident of Chicago Heights passed away July 21, 2019. He is survived by his loving family: Wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (nee Ficker), sons: Tom (Agnes) of Buffalo Grove, John (Virginia) of Frankfort, Mike (Chesney) of Plano, TX, Paul (Daria) of Webster, NY, David (Kristi) of Fishers, IN;...
Clifford E. Lockhart
Jul 21, 2019
Clifford E. “Cliff” Lockhart 68, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Cliff was born in Shields Township, IL to the late Elmer C. and Dorothy M. (nee Howard) Lockhart. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Wadsworth) Lockhart; loving father of Alex Lockhart; dear brother of Walter (Laura) Lockhart; loved uncle of several nieces and nephews. Cliff...
Steven P. Burke
Jul 20, 2019
Steven P. Burke 66, of Homer Glen passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Steven was born in Kankakee, IL to the late Louis and Fern (nee Chase) Burke. Beloved husband of Linda (nee May); loving father of Sarah (Tim) Mangan, Colleen (Stephen) Safka, Rachel Burke, and Shawn Burke; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Jackson...
Imogene L. Matthew
Jul 19, 2019
Imogene Matthew (Tindle) Age 94, of Orland Park, IL., formerly of Pawnee and Jacksonville, IL., passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Imogene was born in Lithfield IL. In 1941 Imogene married her late husband Howard of 71 years. Imogene and Howard moved to Jacksonville, IL in 1961 where they built and operated...
Robert F. Eigenbauer
Jul 18, 2019
ROBERT F. EIGENBAUER Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at his home in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Marga Eigenbauer (Strauss), children, Margaret (Steve) Quinlan, Robert Eigenbauer, grandchildren, Karime (Fiance Frank Heckenast) Quinlan, Kimberly (John Aarts) Quinlan, Kevin Quinlan, great grandchild, Benjamin Quinlan-Aarts and many nieces, nephews and cousins...
Leslie A. Koenig
Jul 16, 2019
Leslie A. Koenig Age 93 of Manteno formerly of Wilmington and Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Heritage Village in Kankakee. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Koenig; beloved father of Leslie (Cheryl) Koenig, Sharon (Dale) Bettenhausen, Lyle (Nyla) Koenig and Loren (JoAnn) Koenig; dearest brother of the late Phyllis (Lee) Husner; cherished grandfather of Jeannine (Pastor Robert)...
Joanne T. Hunter
Jul 16, 2019
Joanne T. Hunter Age 103, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL on May 17, 1916 to the late Joseph and Rose Jallits (Horwath). Beloved wife of the late John Hunter; loving mother of Joanne (late Irwin) Eaton, (late) Nancy (late James) Didion, (late) Roseann (Wolfgang) Walke; cherished grandmother...
Charles F Kollross
Jul 14, 2019
CHARLES F. KOLLROSS Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Carolyn Kollross (Buck), children, Christopher Todd (Christine) Kollross, Chad (Margaret) Kollross, Cathleen Kollross, sibling, Jack (Susan) Kollross, grandchildren, David (fiancée Erica Hernandez) Kollross, Jeremy Kollross, Jason Kollross, Jacob Kollross, Lily Kollross...
Jerry Jager
Jul 14, 2019
Jerry Jager Age 78, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Andrea (Ghinoi); loving father of Michael (Michelle), Jeffrey (Stacy), Julie (Gordon) Swan; cherished grandfather of Claire Swan, Daniel Jager, Emily Jager, Charlie Swan, and Brooke Jager; dear brother of Jim (Grace), Daniel (Diane), Diane (late Terry) Petrow, Chuck (Joanne),...
Francis Joseph Shank
Jul 14, 2019
Mokena, IL / Haugen, WI — Francis Joseph Shank, age 75, died peacefully early Sunday morning at his favorite place on earth, the Island, surrounded by friends and family. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Bruno Szczech (Shank) and Genavieve Bafia (Shank), brother Sonny Shanks and sisters Esther Bednarke and Carol (Andy) Dicharia. Frank is survived by his...
Kevin C Secord
Jul 14, 2019
KEVIN C. SECORD Age 61, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kevin is survived by his loving family, daughters, Rebecca (Josh) Larson, Renee (Bryan) Koren, Margaret (Raymond) Mooi, Kathryn (Michael Davis) Secord, mother, Patricia (Philip) Ziebell (Carroll), siblings, Christine (Robert) Oschman, Caroline (Samuel) Spounias, Elizabeth (Mark) Schaack, grandchildren, Hailey,...
Marlene M. Rodella
Jul 12, 2019
Marlene M. Rodella Age 81, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago Roseland area, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. Loving wife of Robert Rodella; beloved mother of Roxane (Rick) Vanmeter; dearest sister of Francis (Kevin) Kopp, late Frank Scardine, Selvin (late Sandy) Scardine and late Robert (Delores) Scardine; cherished grandmother of Alex, Nicholas and Dallas Vanmeter; fond aunt of many nieces...
Bruce W Johnson
Jul 11, 2019
BRUCE W. JOHNSON Age 82, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2019. Bruce is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 ½ years, Carol Johnson (Sayre), children, Michael (Sheila) Johnson, Lori Hausherr, Kathy (Ted) Lingle, Sheri (William) Nagel, Vicky (Stephen) Hayes, sister, Joyce Bauer, grandchildren, Daniel (Ashlee) Johnson, David Johnson, Jack T. (Vickie) Hausherr, Jannine (Lee) Hofman,...
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