Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Tara Marie Brown

Tara Marie Brown

May 5, 2019

TARA MARIE BROWN Age 45, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Tara is survived by her loving family, mother, Pauline Mohls, fiancée Brandon Fahle, daughters, Carmen Latimer, Abigail Latimer, Olivia Brown-Zizzo, siblings, Sanborn Brown, Lonnie Brown, grandchild, Edisa Romero and many close friends. Tara was preceded in death by her...

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon”

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon”

May 4, 2019

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon” 61, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL, was called home on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. He joins his beloved mother Donna, brother Mark, sister Renee and father Alfred. Scott is survived by his sisters Cheryl (Brian) Downing, Georgia (William) Smagac, and Michelle (Brian) Moore and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all...

Mark Galvan

Mark Galvan

May 3, 2019

Mark Galvan, age 74. Longtime New Lenox resident formerly of Dolton and Chicago’s Historic Pullman neighborhood. Native of San Giorgio, Vicenza, Italy. Retired after over 30 years of faithful service for I.B.E.W. Local 701. U.S. Army Veteran. Husband for 52 years of Anna nee Valle. Father of Christine (Michael) Bonnan, Renee (Michael) Dybala, and Nicole (Alan) Krusza. Devoted “Nonno” of...

Albert A. Guizzetti

Albert A. Guizzetti

May 3, 2019

Albert A. Guizzetti Age 83, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Guizzetti (Styka); loving father of Judy (Keith) Kinney; cherished grandfather of Kayla and Monica; fond uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Daniel; parents Peter and Esther Guizzetti (Cardini);...

Karin  E. Bartlett

Karin E. Bartlett

May 2, 2019

Karin E. Bartlett (Bant) Age 48, a resident of Homewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She is survived by her loving family; husband Robert Bartlett; parents Judith (Bob) Russell and Howard “Bud” Bant; brothers Jeff (Lisa) Bant and Michael Bant; step brother Rob (Jodi) Russell; step sister Laura (Michael) Ripes; nieces and nephews Max and...

Teresa A Grassini

Teresa A Grassini

Apr 28, 2019

TERESA A. GRASSINI (PELLICO) Age 79, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at her home in Mokena. Teresa is survived by her loving family, daughter, Heather (Kevin) Birmingham, grandchildren, Patrick O’Brien, Shane Birmingham, Gavin Birmingham, Ava Birmingham, Aubrey Birmingham, sister, Rosalie Bruno, niece and nephew, Louis (Randie) Bruno, Sandy (Dan) DiCaro, great nieces and nephew, Rachel Bruno, Mikey...

Charles E. Ellis

Charles E. Ellis

Apr 28, 2019

Charles E. Ellis Age 88, a resident of New Lenox, and known to many as “Red”, “Chuck”, and “Charlie”, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Beloved husband of Patricia Ellis (Otis); loving father of David (Kathleen) Ellis; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Samuel, Matthew, and Jared Ellis; dear brother of Louise “Lou” (late Earl) Voight, brother-in-law of Lois Ellis, Debra...

Sheryl J. Sievert

Sheryl J. Sievert

Apr 28, 2019

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Sievert (nee Bachmann) Age 48, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family, after a fierce four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheri was born on February 11, 1971. She attended New Lenox Grade Schools, was a 1989 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, and a 1990 graduate of Professional’s Choice Hair...

Mario J. Delnegro

Mario J. Delnegro

Apr 27, 2019

MARIO J. DELNEGRO Age 99, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. Mario is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcella Delnegro (Loeb), children, Dennis (Pam) Delnegro, Janice (Greg) Fryklund, Michael (Joanne) Delnegro, Nancy (Tom) Winder, Annette (Don) Skafgaard, James (Theresa Rooney) Delnegro, grandchildren, Jonathan Delnegro, David Delnegro, Robert Delnegro,...

Beverly J. Gonda

Beverly J. Gonda

Apr 27, 2019

Beverly J. Gonda (nee Gualdoni) 90, of Savoy, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Beverly was born in Joliet to the late Joseph Sr and Vera (nee Randolph) Gualdoni. She is survived by her children; Gregory (Chris) Gonda, Larry (Sami Dammacco) Gonda, and Nadine (Eric) Goranson; grandmother of Rachel Sagan, Adam Van Pelt, Taylor, Kevin,...

Denise Marie Swedko

Denise Marie Swedko

Apr 27, 2019

Denise Marie Swedko (nee Sobczyk) 66, of Joliet passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Denise was born in Chicago to the late Edwin E. and Lucille (nee Malinowski) Sobczyk. Beloved wife of Robert M. Swedko; loving mother of Matthew (Lisa) Swedko, Erin (Jason) Genis, Ryan (Jennifer) Swedko, and Justin (Kristen) Swedko; cherished grandmother...

Lynne Rose

Lynne Rose

Apr 26, 2019

LYNNE ROSE Age 60, of Frankfort passed away Friday, April 26th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lynne is survived by her loving family, husband, John Rose, children, Rebecca Rose, John (Kristen) Rose, Jim (Melissa) Rose, grandchildren, Kennedy Rose, Caden Rose, Landry Rose, Charlotte Rose, Madison Rose, Benjamin Rose, siblings, Lisa (Ed) Burger, Michael (Dawn) O’Connor, Jim (Karyn)...

Richard  W.  Umbach

Richard W. Umbach

Apr 26, 2019

Richard W. Umbach Age 73, a resident New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Cynthia Umbach (Wagner); loving father of Michael (Julie) Umbach; cherished grandfather of Hailey and Mickayla Umbach; dear brother of Judy Menconi. He was preceded in death by his siblings Veronica Griffin and Joan Zipowicz. The family will...

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen

Apr 25, 2019

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen (O’Halloran) Age 81, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Country Club Hills, Murray Kentucky and Mountain Home Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Loving wife of the late Dale Johnsen; beloved mother of Robert (Sharon) Johnsen, Donald (Ann) Johnsen, Elizabeth (Gregory) Grimm and Cynthia (Richard) Reilly; dearest sister of Joseph (Joanne) O’Halloran, Emmett O’Halloran, Peggy...

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello

Apr 25, 2019

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello, 52, of Frankfort, formerly Crete died April 25, 2019. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 28 years, Joseph A. Sanfratello; son: Joseph Andrew Sanfratello, mother: Helen (late Andy L.) Gliottoni; siblings: Patricia (Dennis) Derfiny, Cathy (Roger Jacob) Gliottoni, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, James (Melissa) Gliottoni, Susan (Jeff) Hunt. brother-in-law: James Hirsch, Michael Sanfratello; in-laws Joseph...

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr.

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr.

Apr 22, 2019

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr. Age 53, entered into Eternal Life on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved son of Kathryn (nee Hahn) and the late Ronald D. Cramer Sr; loving brother of Vicki (Bob) Bennitt; loved uncle of Brandon and Bailey Bennitt; dear nephew and cousin to many. Ron was born in Joliet and grew up in...

Theresa Maryann Besse

Theresa Maryann Besse

Apr 22, 2019

Theresa MaryAnn Besse (Torres) Age 90, born in Hawaii, a resident of Manteno, formerly of Matteson, Frankfort, Markham and Country Club Hills, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Loving mother of Laverne (Doug) Black, Debra (Guy) Wolek, Bobbi (Jim) Grady, Judith (Marvin) Rathert, Michelle Laino, Steven (Gayle) Besse, Douglas (Julie) Besse and Randall Besse; cherished grandmother of 14; proud...

Josephine A. Klimas

Josephine A. Klimas

Apr 21, 2019

Josephine A. Klimas Age 83, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Naperville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Beloved aunt of Suzanne (Richard A.) Koziol, late Anthony (Carolyn) Borkowski, Joseph (Doreen) Borkowski, Martin Borkowski, Michael (Karen) Klimas, Paul (Molly) Klimas, and Theresa (Robert) Schneider; also survived by numerous loving great-nieces and great-nephews and her sister in law, Margaret Klimas....

Esperanza "Chach" Chico-Romo

Esperanza "Chach" Chico-Romo

Apr 21, 2019

Esperanza “Chach” Chico-Romo, 68, of Tinley Park and Chicago, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She courageously fought cancer for the last two and a half years. Survived by her family: Husband of 29 years, Russell J. Romo; Son: Patrick (Melanie Miles) Chico; Step-son: Nicholas (Samara) Romo, Grandchildren: Nico and Vivianna Romo; Mother: Carmen (late...

Debra L Bucek

Debra L Bucek

Apr 19, 2019

Debra L. Bucek (Siedentop), age 68, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Herscher, passed away on Friday April 19, 2019. Loving wife of the late Paul Bucek; beloved Jason (DeVonna) Bucek and Dan (Cassandra) Bucek; proud grandmother of Reese, Aston and Braxton; dearest daughter of the late William and Leona (Wilcox) Siedentop, Jr.; cherished sister of Cheryl (Jim) Gibson; fond...