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Sophie M. Segatto
May 22, 2019
SOPHIE M. SEGATTO (GLANEK) Age 97, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at the Timbers of Shorewood in Shorewood. Sophie is survived by her loving family, son, Joseph (Pauline) Segatto, Sr., grandchildren, Daryl (Diane) Segatto, Joseph (Diannae) Segatto, Jr., great grandchildren, Jason (Kylie) Truschke, Zachary Segatto, Nicole Segatto, Raymond Segatto, Matthew (Taylor) Segatto, great great grandchildren, Miela Segatto,...
James Landefeld
May 22, 2019
James Landefeld, age 65, a resident of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Loving husband of Judith Landefeld (Rath); beloved father of Daniel (Nicole) Landefeld and Amanda (Alex) Sansone; cherished grandfather of Hayden, Makayla, Isabella and Aubrey Landefeld and Elenor Sansone. A memorial visiation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...
Jacob Anthony Manka
May 22, 2019
Jacob Anthony Manka Age 17, a resident of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Loving son of Gregory and Carolyn (nee Fox) Manka; cherished brother of Ashley Manka and Kyle Manka; dearest grandson of Arlene (late Anthony) Fox and Frank ( late Therese) Manka, also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jacob was a...
Ron Hatje
May 21, 2019
Ron Hatje Age 80, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2019. Loving husband of Carol (nee Brennan); beloved father of Mary Jane (Peter) Vlamis, Joel (Amanda) Hatje, Jennifer (Bryan) Dunlap and late Jon Edward Hatje (1967); dearest brother of Gloria (Walter) Natyshok; cherished grandfather of Bobby, Ronnie, Joey, Jon, and Luke; dear uncle of numerous...
Velma Mae Ekkert
May 21, 2019
VELMA MAE EKKERT (MACKENDER) Age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at the Timbers of Shorewood in Shorewood. Velma is survived by her loving family, daughter, Sharon (Eugene) Blessent, grandchildren, Paul (Robin) Blessent, David (Jan) Blessent, Stephen (Marybeth) Blessent and caregiver Clyne Cordero. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Lemoine Mackender (Jones), husband, Raymond Ekkert,...
Cynthia R. Stanfield
May 21, 2019
Cynthia R. Stanfield (nee Mooi) 60, of Mokena passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cynthia was born in Evergreen Park to Natalie (nee Van) and the late Raymond J. Mooi Sr; beloved wife of Thomas A. Stanfield; loving mother of T.J. Stanfield, Jaclyn (Bryant) Myjak, and Joshua Stanfield; soon to be Nana (in August)...
Lorraine C. Zolna
May 20, 2019
Lorraine C. Zolna (Zaitz) Age 90, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Zolna Sr. legendary 16” softball Hall of Famer; loving mother of Eddie Jr. (and the late Kim) Zolna, Judy Zolna, Jayne Zolna, and Jeanne (Paul) Dresden; cherished grandmother of Michael Zolna, Tim (John) Zolna, John Zolna,...
Gregg Fieffer
May 20, 2019
Gregg Fieffer Age 55, a resident of De Kalb, formerly of Matteson, San Diego, and Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Loving brother of Laurie (Edward Parks) Fieffer; cherished uncle of Stephen and Jonathan Fieffer and dear brother-in-law of Kelle Fieffer. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Millicent Fieffer (Dahlstrom) and brother David Fieffer....
Ryan G. Starkus
May 15, 2019
RYAN G. STARKUS Age 23, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 15th, 2019. Ryan is survived by his loving family, parents, Robert & Sherri Starkus (Brown), siblings, Kyle Starkus, Dylan Starkus, Tyler Starkus, grandparents, Joseph (Ann) Starkus, Emma Brown, Harold Brown, aunt, Joanne Manaves, cousins, George Manaves and Alexandra Manaves. Ryan was an aspiring artist who greatly enjoyed music...
Gloria T. Rissley
May 14, 2019
Gloria T. Rissley (nee Pulido) 87, of Mokena passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Gloria was born in Guadalajara, Mexico to the late Pedro “Pete” and Teresa (nee Meyer) Pulido. Beloved wife of 62 years to Milton Rissley Jr; loving mother of Pete (Judi) Rissley, John Rissley, and Laura Johnston; cherished grandmother of Dana, Amy, and Mike Rissley, Amber (Chris)...
Jeffrey R. Gelatka
May 13, 2019
Jeffrey R. Gelatka Age 50, a resident of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Rebecca Gelatka (Self); loving father of Ryan Gelatka; devoted son of William and Coral Gelatka (Heptig); dear brother of Suzanne and brother-in-law Len Schaller; fond son-in-law of Marilyn and Richard Self; treasured uncle of Ashley and David Schaller. Devoted Brother-in-law...
Timothy M. Mcneff
May 13, 2019
Timothy M. McNeff Age 71, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Janette McNeff (Leo); loving father of Eric (Vanessa) McNeff, Thomas McNeff, and Shaun (Monica Hibner) McNeff, Laura (Ryan) Farrell; cherished grandfather of Megan, Alivia, Holly, Chloe, Courtney, Wesley, and Wyatt; dear brother of Philip (Inky) McNeff, Paul...
Melissa Marie Seefeldt
May 12, 2019
Melissa Marie Seefeldt Age 26, passed on to heaven on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019, at Misericordia Home in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Don and Deb Seefeldt (Hardel). Born in 1992 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and auntie to 3 little nieces, Mila, Aria, and Emmie. Melissa graduated from Elim Christian School...
Guy F. Bartoli
May 11, 2019
Guy F. Bartoli 80, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, May, 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Guy was born in Chicago to the late Guytino and Betty (nee Stubenfoll) Bartoli. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Palmer); loving father of Jill (Wayne) McCullough and Timothy (Kimberly) Bartoli; cherished Papa of Elaina, Joseph, Anthony, and Samuel Bartoli; dear brother of...
Karen M. Stec
May 11, 2019
KAREN M. STEC (MANIS) Age 69, of Frankfort passed away Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at her home in Frankfort. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Paul Stec, children, Nicolle (Paul) Marinec, Paul Justin (Dara Jenthanomma) Stec, grandchildren, Sebastian Marinec, Magdalena Marinec, Cameron Stec, siblings, Cheryl (Anthony) and Patricia Archer. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Al...
Angela M. Welter
May 8, 2019
ANGELA M. WELTER Age 51, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Angela is survived by her loving family, beloved and devoted son, Tyler Kero, father, Robert (Cynthia) Welter (Holm), mother, Cindy Georgantas, former husband, Robert Kero, siblings, Dena Welter, Lisa Welter, Gina (Joseph) Palluck and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews...
Joan E. Frodin - Plestina
May 7, 2019
Joan E. Frodin-Plestina Age 88, of Orland Park formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Joan is survived by her loving family; children Sharon (Bruce) Clement, Lon (Maureen) Plestina and Dawn Plestina; Sister Karen Fioramonti; 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Donald Plestina; parents Verner and Elin (Hedquist) Frodin;...
Maria S. Polanco
May 7, 2019
MARIA S. POLANCO (SALAS) Age 84, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Maria is survived by her loving family, children, Elsa Cortez, Alejandro S. (Cristina) Polanco, daughter-in-law, Kimberly Polanco, grandchildren, Belinda Cortez, Michael Cortez, Alex Polanco, Kyle Polanco and Nicholas Polanco. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro H....
Virginia "Jean" Sagert
May 6, 2019
Virginia “Jean” Sagert (Gignac) Age 88, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Loving wife of William Sagert; beloved mother of Susan (Mark) Wicks; late Richard Sagert and late Russell (Mary) Sagert; dearest sister of late Rose Schultz and late Irene Schoenbeck; cherished grandmother of 6; proud great grandmother of 10; fond aunt...
Diane M. Anderson
May 6, 2019
Diane M. Anderson, of Oak Forest, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away on May 6, 2019 in Chicago. She is survived by her loving family, children: Deborah (Robert) Bohne of Mokena, Jim (Leeann Howell) Anderson of Highland, IN; Susan (Steven) Besch of Chicago; Don Anderson of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Bohne, Alana (Ryan) Hale, Emily (Matthew) Troutman, Corey Anderson, Kayla...
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