Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Terry "Lane O" Lane

Terry "Lane O" Lane

Dec 24, 2017

TERRY "Lane O" LANE Age 53, of Lemont, passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Terry is survived by his loving family, wife, Patty Lane (Haupt), siblings, Jimmy (Penny) Lane, Pam (Paul) Weik, Steve (Mary) Lane and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his parents,...

Blanchard E. Childress,  Jr.

Blanchard E. Childress, Jr.

Dec 23, 2017

BLANCHARD E. CHILDRESS, Jr. Age 76, of Peotone, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Services at this time are pending and will be private.

Robert J Landry

Robert J Landry

Dec 22, 2017

Robert J. Landry 78, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Robert was born in Evergreen Park to the late Elizabeth (nee Watts) Landry. Loving husband of Julie (nee Wilson); cherished father of Richard Landry, and Kathleen (Kerry) May; loving Papa of Kaitlin May, Jacob May, Emma Landry, and Aydan Collins....

Sharon A. Loller

Sharon A. Loller

Dec 21, 2017

SHARON A. LOLLER Age 48, of Joliet, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 21st, 2017. Sharon is survived by her loving family, husband, Pastor James Loller, children, Matthew Loller, Andrew Loller, parents, Michael & Deanna Forrest (Pickett), siblings, Eric (Rebecca) Forrest, Cynthia (Paul) Willette, Melanie Forrest, nieces and nephews, Nathan, Trevor, Elaine, Madelyn, Julia, Alex,...

Donald C. Myers

Donald C. Myers

Dec 21, 2017

Donald C. Myers, age 86 of Frankfort formerly of Sauk Village, Tinley Park and Kellart Lake in Cissna Park. Loving husband of 65 years to Vivian Myers (Vanderberg); beloved father of Steven (Cheryl) Myers and Susan (Martin) Olsen ; dearest brother of Diana (late Robert) Gullstrom, Donna (late Lyle) Kramer, late Eugene Myers and late Rowena Myers; cherished grandfather of...

James L O'Donnell

James L O'Donnell

Dec 20, 2017

James L. O'Donnell, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2017. Loving husband of Anabelle O'Donnell; beloved father of Sharon O'Donnell, of Homewood; Kathleen (Steve) Magurany, of Flossmoor; James O'Donnell of Tinley Park; cherished grandfather of Kellie and Megan Magurany. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean war. He worked as an electrician and was...

Beverly A. Meadows

Beverly A. Meadows

Dec 20, 2017

Beverly Ann Meadows (nee Wozniak) 70, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Beverly was born in Goodman, Wisconsin to Ed and Stella (nee Tatar) Wozniak. Beloved wife of William D. Meadows; loving mother of Lisa (Steve) Crubaugh, Mike (Maggie) Meadows, and Gina (Jeff) Erickson; cherished grandmother...

David A. Schumpp

David A. Schumpp

Dec 20, 2017

David A. Schumpp Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Loving husband of 55 years to Virginia Schumpp (Pflum); beloved brother of Robert (Joyce) Schumpp and uncle to many nieces and nephews. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea, he worked for Illinois Bell/Ameritech for 40 years, he was an Adjunct Professor...

Mr. Harold "Harry" Ideus

Mr. Harold "Harry" Ideus

Dec 19, 2017

Harold "Harry" L. Ideus Age 82, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia Ideus (Kemple); loving father of Laura Ideus and Paul Ideus; and dear step-father of Ron (Nancy) Duda, Ken (Gloria) Duda, Tim (Caris) Duda, and Sue (Lt. Colonel Donald) Chapman; devoted grandfather of Joe, Matt,...

Nick S. Faso

Nick S. Faso

Dec 19, 2017

Nick S. Faso, age 87 of Manteno formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Loving husband of Mary Ann Faso (Morgan); beloved father of Marietta Faso, Cyd (Bob) Petrolli, Anne (Bob) Anderson, Paula (Bob) Schnosenberg and Nick (Lisa) Faso, Jr.; dearest brother of Marie (Marvin) Applegate; cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Nick...

Roberto "Bobby" Lara Jr.

Roberto "Bobby" Lara Jr.

Dec 17, 2017

ROBERTO "BOBBY" LARA, JR. Age 41, of Harvey, passed away Sunday, December 17th, 2017. Bobby is survived by his loving family, wife, Melinda Lara (Villanueva), children, Roberto Lara III, Marissa Lara, Bella Lara, parents, Roberto & Martha Lara, Sr. (Ortiz), granddaughter, Gabriella Lara, brother, Gabe (Beatriz) Lara, nieces, Jaslene Lara, Viviana Lara, nephew and Godson, Diego Lara and uncle and...

Georgina Elizabeth Cushnahan

Georgina Elizabeth Cushnahan

Dec 17, 2017

Georgina Elizabeth Cushnahan (nee Finnegan) 88, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital. Georgina was born in Northern Ireland on November 28, 1929 to the late John and Frances (nee McClarnon) Finnegan. Beloved wife of the late Edward Cushnahan; loving mother to Michael (Leanne) Cushnahan, the late Anne Marie Cushnahan, and the late Eamonn...

William "Bill" Marciano

William "Bill" Marciano

Dec 16, 2017

William "Bill" Marciano, age 86, of Mokena formerly of Palos Park and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Loving husband of Beverly Marciano (O'Neil); beloved father of Keith (Annie) Marciano, Dawn (Randy) Talbot, Late Gary Marciano, Shari (Jim) Brinkman, Diane (Dennis) Kilcoyne and Debbie (Scott) Hill, cherished grandfather of 20; proud great grandfather of 13 and uncle to...

Elizabeth T. Filip

Elizabeth T. Filip

Dec 16, 2017

Elizabeth T. Filip Age 76, a resident of Manhattan, IL passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Allen Filip for 59 years; devoted mother of Alan "AJ" (Lenita "Minnie") Filip, Nicholas Filip, Clidea (Dave) Lave, Timothy (Ann) Filip, Rodney (Rita) Filip, and Terra Filip; cherished grandmother of Tiffany, Billy, Tony, Nicholas, Savina, Amanda, Matthew, Kaitlan, Mitchell, Victoria,...

Elon "Van" Alwin

Elon "Van" Alwin

Dec 14, 2017

ELON VAN ALWIN Elon "Van" Alwin, age 91, passed away peacefully December 14, 2017 at home with his family, his loving wife, Marilyn Alwin, and his two children, Craig Alwin, Patty (Alwin) Kosek and sister Muriel "Bonnie" Sellers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Carol (Young) Alwin, and his sisters, Phyllis Sanders, and Joyce Vereschagin. Van...

John "Jay" W. Blackstone

John "Jay" W. Blackstone

Dec 11, 2017

John "Jay" W. Blackstone was born 8/14/1971 and passed away on 12/11/2017.

Debra Lydia Patty-Shirrell

Debra Lydia Patty-Shirrell

Dec 11, 2017

Debra Lydia Patty-Shirrell (Becker) Age 63, a resident of Bourbonnais, IL., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. Beloved wife of Franklin Shirrell; loving mother of James (Irene) Patty, Christopher Patty, Thomas (Miranda) Patty, Cheryl Patty, and Dawn Patty; cherished grandmother of Korryn and Andrianna, and great-grandmother of Evan; dear sister of Christopher (Donna) Becker and the late Tracy (Lynda)...

Mr. William H. Lemke

Mr. William H. Lemke

Dec 10, 2017

William H. Lemke Age 75, of Matteson, IL passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Loving father of Michael Lemke and Thomas (Alisa) Lemke; cherished brother of Marilyn (late John) McFadden and Thomas Lemke; also survived by his dear cat Gatsby, also known as "Mayor Gatsby." Bill was preceded in death by his son David W. Lemke. The family will...

Joanne M. Dailey

Joanne M. Dailey

Dec 9, 2017

Joanne M. Dailey 8/13/32 – 12/9/17 Joanne was called home on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Rock Run Assisted Living Home. She was born on August 13, 1932 to Florence (Reno) and William Yates. Joanne married Harold (Hap) Dailey in 1953. Harold and Joanne were blessed with four boys – Steve, Barry, Mike, and Tim. The Dailey clan made their...

Pedro A. Lugo

Pedro A. Lugo

Dec 8, 2017

Pedro A. Lugo 61, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pedro was born in Chicago to Pedro A. Sr and Louise (nee Regalado) Lugo. Loving husband of Mary Lou "Blu" (nee Navarro); beloved father of Eric (Kristen) Lugo, Denise (Michael) Moreno, and Brandon (Alicia) Lugo; cherished Papa of 7...