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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lois M. De Porto

Lois M. De Porto

Apr 1, 2024

LOIS M. De PORTO

(MINGER)

 

Age 88, of Frankfort passed away Monday, April 1st, 2024 at her home in Frankfort.                     

 

Lois is survived by her loving family, son, Dave (Valerie Woodkirk) De Porto, sister, Delores (Dale) Krohn, grandchildren, Christa (Joel) Belseth, Kelsey De Porto, Ryan De Porto, great grandchildren, Emerson Belseth, Owen Belseth,...

Teddy B. Green

Teddy B. Green

Mar 31, 2024

Teddy B. Green Jr. 

“Bruce” 

Age 66 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Bruce was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Teddy Sr. and Audrey (nee O’Connor) Green.  Beloved husband of Rosann (nee Stvrtecky) Green; loving father of Jillian (Ryan) Wacyra, April McCarthy, and Timothy (Jennifer) Keber; cherished Poppy of Roxann, Declan, Teddy, Nacin, Sarina,...

Mary E. Luque

Mary E. Luque

Mar 31, 2024

MARY E. LUQUE

(RICKARD)

 

Age 71, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.                      

 

Mary is survived by her loving family.   Her husband, Jose and children, Carly, Joe and Jennifer.  Siblings, Daniel (Trish) Rickard, Michael (Michelle) Rickard, Margaret Woods, Patricia (Tim) Kearns, Tom Rickard,...

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr.

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr., age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Nicholas was a graduate of Bloom High School, Class of 1954. He then became a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame Class of 1958. Nick excelled in the wine and spirits industry for the next 40 years. In his spare time, Nick was an avid...

Kenneth W. Blackburn

Kenneth W. Blackburn

Mar 31, 2024

KENNETH W. BLACKBURN

 

Age 73, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at his home in Frankfort.                     

 

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Beth A. Blackburn (Rougeot), children, Jennifer (Jeff) Boudreau, Robert (Alison) Blackburn, Luke (Dawn) Blackburn, siblings, Donna Blackburn, Cheryl Blackburn, grandchildren, Casper Cracco, Finley Cracco, Zoe Blackburn,...

John M. Neal

John M. Neal

Mar 30, 2024

John M. Neal, born January 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Lott and Ann Neal, passed away on March 30, 2024, at 12:33 PM, surrounded by his beloved family members. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Gary Neal. John is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Neal; their children: John C. Neal, Sharon Scott, Tracey...

Julius J. Jankauskis

Julius J. Jankauskis

Mar 30, 2024

Julius J. Jankauskis, age 96, passed away peacefully at his son Steven’s home in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with family by his side. Julius was born January 11, 1928, in Chicago to the late Peter and Veronica Jankauskis. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood where he met and then married his wife Gloria Strapazzon in 1962....

Arlene J. Weir

Arlene J. Weir

Mar 29, 2024

Arlene June Weir (nee Horslev) 

Age 91 of Frankfort, IL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home.    Arlene was born in Chicago, IL to the late Melvin and Annette (nee Sternhagen) Horslev.  Beloved wife of the late Gavin “Guy” Weir; loving mother of Kimberly (Jim) Dawson, Lynette (Bruce) Smith, and Gavin “Guy” (Michele) Weir; cherished grandmother of Ketra Dawson,...

Judith B. Planinc

Judith B. Planinc

Mar 27, 2024

Judith B. Planinc (nee Krall)

April 1, 1937 – March 27, 2024

 

Age 86 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Judy was born in Joliet, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Olech) Krall.  She attended St. Thaddeus Grade School, was a 1955 graduate of St. Francis Academy, and was a life-long devout Catholic....

Cheryl L. Conrad

Cheryl L. Conrad

Mar 25, 2024

CHERYL L. CONRAD

(HOLZAPFEL)

 

Age 65, of Frankfort passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.                   

 

Cheryl is survived by her loving family, husband, Bruce Conrad, children, Keaton (Elliott) Vivier, Christina (fiancée, Trent Sichelski) Conrad, granddaughter, Vivian Rose Sichelski, siblings, Deborah (Glenn Watt) Holzapfel and Frederick (Art Evans) Holzapfel Jr....

Yasuo Nakayama

Yasuo Nakayama

Mar 24, 2024

Dr. Yasuo Nakayama, DDSAge 79, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. with his loving family by his side.  Yasuo was born in Kurashiki City, Japan to the late Takao and Toshiko (nee Sumida) Nakayama.  Husband of Jan (nee Bartlett) Nakayama; loving father of Naomi...

Kevin P. O'Hara

Kevin P. O'Hara

Mar 21, 2024

Kevin Patrick O’Hara

“Uncle Kev”

Age 55 of Joliet, IL passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL with his loving family at his side.

Kevin was born in Joliet, IL to the late William and Patricia (nee Hicks) O’Hara and was a lifelong resident.  Beloved brother of his devoted siblings, William (Marlyn) O’Hara, Eileen (Bob) Stroud,...

Albert R. Zableckis

Albert R. Zableckis

Mar 21, 2024

Age 77, of Mokena passed away Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. 

Albert is survived by his loving family, wife, Diana Zableckis (Billman), children, Kathrine Giuseffi, Donald (Tracey) Zableckis, Timothy (Susan) Zableckis, Jodi (Bryce) Lang, grandchildren, Anthony Giuseffi, Peyton Giuseffi, Christopher Rehak, Justin Zableckis, Kelsey Gembala, Camerron Gembala, Kendra Gembala, Colten Zableckis and great grandson Jaxson...

Michael O'Neil

Michael O'Neil

Mar 18, 2024

Michael O’Neil, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, March 18, 2024. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Debra (nee Matas) O’Neil; his children, Jennifer O’Neil, Michael (Beth)O’Neil Jr. and Matthew (Jill) O’Neil; grandchildren, Tyler, Sandra, Madalynn, Ashley, Delanie, Caiden, Liam, Michael III, Caitlin, Aubree, and Matthew Jr.; great-grandchildren, Lily and Brooks; his sister Judy Morgan; and numerous nieces...

Lawrence R. Kuczek

Lawrence R. Kuczek

Mar 17, 2024

Lawrence R. Kuczek, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home in New Lenox. 

He is survived of his beloved wife of 60 years, Connie (nee Buonaiuto) Kuczek; children, Kenneth (Cathy) Kuczek, and Nancy (John) Kukulka; and his grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Zach, and Maddie.  

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Florence Kuczek.  

Lawrence was an incredibly wonderful man who was...

Joyce L. Basile

Joyce L. Basile

Mar 16, 2024

Joyce L. Basile, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 surrounded by family.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband David Basile; children, Sandy (Pete) Bolsoni, David (Carole) Basile, and Diane (Larry) Kamien; sister, Patricia (Bob) Galvin; her grandchildren, Jackie (Paul) Kinsella, Jessica (Jeff) Harris, Kristina Bolosni, Nicole Basile, Ashley (Nathan) Oliver, David (fiancé Dannie Hiller)...

George Perry

George Perry

Mar 16, 2024

George Perry, a lifelong resident of Chicago’s south suburbs and an advertising and marketing professional for more than 60 years, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 16. After honorably serving in the United State Coast Guard, he began his professional career as an advertising representative for the Harvey Tribune. After that newspaper was merged with Star Publications, Mr. Perry would...

Michele L. Gill

Michele L. Gill

Mar 15, 2024

Michele Lucille Gill, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Michele is survived by her loving children, Meagan (Wayne), Hannah (Kevin), and Harley (Marianne); her grandchildren Mariah, Aliyah, Samantha, Tyler, Michael, Damian, Nadia, Rory, Sawyer, Shilo, and Saoirse; and her sister Suzi (Gary) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...

David M. Zielke

David M. Zielke

Mar 14, 2024

DAVID M. ZIELKE

 

Age 75, of Orland Park passed away Thursday, March 14th, 2024.                   

 

David is survived by his loving family, wife of 51 years Cathy Zielke (Weiher), children, Nick (Susie) Zielke, Natalie (Ryan) Nicely, grandchildren, Ava Zielke, Kurt Zielke, Avery Nicely and Harper Nicely.   

 

David was preceded in death by his parents,...

Claudia Jean Kasper

Claudia Jean Kasper

Mar 14, 2024

Claudia Jean Kasper, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Kasper; siblings, Kim Tenney and John Tenney; brother-in-law David Kasper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophia Tenney; and her in-laws, Ann and Anthony Kasper.

Services for Claudia will begin on Wednesday,...

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