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Winifred Medchuck
Dec 7, 2017
Winifred Medchuk (nee Bailey) Age 94, of Mokena, formerly of Hickory Hills and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Loving wife of the late Andrew; beloved mother of Jill (Jay) Piotrowski and the late Paul; cherished grandmother of Megan and Thomas; dearest sister of the late Fred (late Lucille) and late Raymond Bailey, late Irene (late Chuck) Mooney,...
Valentine T. Lesnik
Dec 4, 2017
VALENTINE T. LESNIK (BOSMAN) Valentine T. Lesnik (nee Bosman) born in Beveren-Waas, Belgium on March 5, 1928. Passed away December 4, 2017 after a lingering illness. Preceded in death by her husband Carl "Corky", her parents, Gustaf & Sophie Bosman, her sister Juliette Kurn, her brother Clement Bosman, who was killed in action in WWII, and son-in-law David Montello. Survived...
Daniel Bruno Ligas
Dec 3, 2017
Daniel Ligas, 27 year old, of Tinley Park, IL, formerly of Frankfort, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 3rd, 2017. Beloved son of Anna Harris and Tom Harris (step-father) and Krzysztof Ligas and Marzena Ligas (step-mother), loving brother to Samantha Ligas, Jamie Harris, Victoria Ligas, Krystian Paszek (step-brother), loving grandson to Antonina Catania, Tadeusz Cebula, Wanda Ligas, Bronislaw...
Mr. Robert J. Zajac
Nov 30, 2017
Robert J. Zajac Age 82, a resident of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Loving Brother of Thomas (Carol) Zajac; and brother-in-law Jean Zajac; dear uncle of numerous dear nieces, nephews, and great-nieces, and great-nephews; also survived by his beloved dogs Nitro and Bear. He was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Frances Zajac (Starczkowski),...
Steven P. Antonelli
Nov 29, 2017
Steven P. Antonelli Age 52, a resident of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Cynthia (Krusenoski); devoted father of Nicole Antonelli, Stefanie Antonelli, Lauren West, Ryan West, and Anamarie Antonelli; cherished grandfather of Logan Tantillo and Blake Bluer; loving son of Darryl and Doreene Antonelli (Rooney); dear brother...
Hugh R. Sumner
Nov 26, 2017
Hugh R. Sumner Age 67, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Homewood and Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Loving husband of Deborah (Hook) Sumner; beloved father of Gabriel (Kimberly) Sumner and Graham (Jennifer) Sumner; beloved brother of Hayward (Beryl) Sumner and William Sumner; cherished grandfather of Adelle, Charlotte, Edward and Graeson Sumner and fond uncle to many...
Edward Jr. Norton
Nov 25, 2017
Edward Norton, Jr. Edward, age 84, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2017. He was the loving and devoted husband of Phyllis (nee Nordenberg) Norton; loving and generous father of Brenda (James) Grant, and Barbara (William) Frejd; devoted and loving grandfather to Brittany Dergenski, and Derek (Taylor) Frejd. Ed was born on July 13, 1933 in his childhood home...
Elaine Kalogeras
Nov 24, 2017
Kalogeras, Elaine, nee Koutselas, beloved wife of the late Peter, devoted mother of Connie (Bill) Semos, Cathy (Michael) Christie, Gigi (Jim) Reschke and Joanne; proud and adoring YiaYia to Mark, Stephen, Brian (Patti), Matthew, Daniel and Paul; dearest sister of Sophie, the late Gust (late Helen), and the late Nick (Rada). Elaine loved her church and was a loyal friend...
Suzanne T. Sherwood
Nov 23, 2017
SUZANNE T. SHERWOOD (JONES) Suzanne T. Sherwood, age 72 passed away with family by her side on November 23, 2017 due to complications after her fight against ovarian cancer. She was born March 19, 1945 in Evergreen Park IL to Catherine and Ellsworth (Bud) Jones. She attended Southern Illinois University. She turned her love of dogs from her first champion...
Albert J. Gluchowski
Nov 23, 2017
Albert J. Gluchowski Age 73, a resident of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL., passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Delores (Miartan); loving father of Jim Gluchowski; and dear brother of Clare (late Ray) Marek. He was preceded in death by his sister Loretta (Late Eddie) Kurowski. Al was a United States Marine Veteran, and...
Jack A. Lenburg
Nov 22, 2017
Jack A. Lenburg Aged 70, a resident of Manteno, formerly of Park Forest, IL., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Devoted and loving father of Tammy Riley, Tara (Andrew) Doggett, and Jennifer Lenburg; beloved son of Julie Dionne (Angelo); cherished grandfather of Amanda, Fred, Nicholas, and Benjamin, and great-grandfather of Jacob and Sierra; dear brother of Craig (Suzie...
Robert L. Crisci
Nov 20, 2017
Robert L. Crisci Age 78, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Savanna, IL., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2017. Loving father of Brian and Patrick Crisci, and Jeniffer (Tom) Knight; dear brother of Victor (Kathleen) Crisci, Betty (late Aubrey) Wilson, Charles (Tami) Crisci; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather; dear companion of Cheryl Hillmert; and fond uncle of numerous nieces...
Wallace J. Copeland, Jr.
Nov 19, 2017
WALLACE "WALLY" J. COPELAND, JR. Age 93 late of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 19, 2017. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, raised in Chicago. Wally was a WWII Navy Veteran who enjoyed life working, fishing, camping, spending time with family especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine (Gerry), parents, Wallace Sr. and Anne (Tuka)...
Brian L. Hollis
Nov 19, 2017
Brian L. Hollis Age 39, resident of St. Germain, WI formerly of Mokena, IL., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beloved father of Jaxon Lloyd Hollis; cherished husband of Regina Call; devoted son of Arthur and Sandra Hollis (Weimer); dearest brother of Jason (Denise) Hollis and Pamela (John) Conrad; cherished grandson of Virginia Weimer; and treasured uncle of...
Irene E. Blasing
Nov 15, 2017
IRENE E. BLASING (WEAVER) Age 96, of Crete, formerly of Lockport passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Noel (Eileen) Blasing, Barri Blasing, sister, Lois Jenco, grandchildren, Staci Dorian, Korri (Keith) Worden, Calli Dorian, Daniel (Natalie) Blasing, Matthew Blasing, Patrick Blasing and eight great...
Thomas F. Duering
Nov 12, 2017
THOMAS F. DUERING "Topp Dog #1" Age 67 of Lake Station IN, passed away Sunday, November12th, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN. Thomas is survived by his loving family, daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Pfeiffer, granddaughter, Emily (Cole) Schroeder, great grandson, Colton Schroeder, siblings, Mark (Marleen) Duering, Cheryl Johnson, Donald Duering, Laura Kaup, Janice (Edward) Lacey, John Duering and...
Hildagard M. "Hilde" Grigat
Nov 12, 2017
Hildegard M. Grigat, 84, passed away at her home at Salem Village in Joliet on Nov. 12, 2017. Survived by her loving family: children: Florentine (Detlef) Klimpe, Christel (Donald) Powell, Michael Grigat, Step-children: Joseph (Bridget) Grigat, Barbara Dandridge, and Sherry Pfingston. Grandchildren: Dean (Julie) Phelan, Tobias (Babs) Klimpe, Susanne (Holger) Krings, Bianca (Ryan) Jennings, Ashley Pavesich, Joseph Grigat, Joshua Grigat,...
Najat N. Gedaoun
Nov 11, 2017
Najat N. Gedaoun 76, of New Lenox, Illinois passed into eternal salvation on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Najat was born in Berbara, Lebanon to the late Nehme and Bader (Michael) Gedaoun. Beloved wife of the late Bassily Gerges; Loving mother of Michael (Mirna) Gerges, Siham (Tony) Mouferej, Sayed (Jeanette) Gerges, and Raymond (Shadia) Gerges; cherished "Teta" of nine wonderful grandchildren...
Ella A. Ayers
Nov 10, 2017
A Memorial Service will be held on December 2, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Silver Dollar Restaurant 422 E. Mississippi Ave, Elwood, Illinois 60421. Please come help us celebrate Ella's Life
Jerome J. Bejgrowicz
Nov 10, 2017
JEROME J. BEJGROWICZ Age 73, of Stephenson, MI, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jerome is survived by his loving family, wife, Jane Bejgrowicz (Peters), children, Richard (Maida) Bayus, Matthew (Shannon) Bejgrowicz, grandchildren, Ryan Bayus, Jack Bayus, Breanna Bejgrowicz, Reese North, sister, Joan Czarny, sisters-in-law, Darlene (Wally) Rogers, Susan (Bob) Mohan, Cynthia (Dr. Ronald)...
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