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Mark Graham Bedford
May 5, 2017
Mark Graham Bedford, 66, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2017. Born February 3, 1951 in Chicago to Yvonne (Graham) Bedford and Mark Joseph Bedford, he was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Pamela and Bridget Bedford, and twin nieces. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Daun-Bedford, children Angela Hopkins,...
Jennie M. Forrester
May 5, 2017
Jennie M. Forrester (nee Jennings) Age 90, a longtime resident of Lockport, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jennie is survived by her loving family; children Jimmy Wayne (Dawn) Little, Gladys (Michael) Dwyer, Wanda Aten and Dolores (Butch) Crosier; sisters Margie Wilson and Patricia (Jessie) Jarred; 11 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren,...
Virginia L. Hunter
May 5, 2017
Virginia L. Hunter (nee Milligan) 73, of Plainfield, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Virginia was born in Chicago to the late William and Frances (nee Marr) Milligan. Loving mother of David (Samantha) Soraghan, Eric Soraghan, and Matthew (Lorie) Soraghan; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Carly, Shea, Danny, Nicholas, Ryan, Kevin, and Sidney Soraghan;...
Jerome "Jerry" R. Burdeau
May 4, 2017
Jerome "Jerry" R. Burdeau, age 81, of St. John Indiana formerly of New Lenox IL, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Loving husband of Theresa "Terry" Burdeau (Newman); loving father of Robert Burdeau, Christopher (Cheryl) Burdeau, Sean (Toni) Burdeau, Shannon (Dan) Summers and Nanette (Kenny) Bell; beloved brother of Bruce (Anna) Burdeau; cherished Pa of David, Justine, Joseph, Sara,...
Robert Charles Mezydlo
May 4, 2017
Robert Charles. Mezydlo, age 77 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary Mezydlo (new Kwit); loving father of Suzanne (Tomo) Buseski and Amy (Jeff) Venable; dearest brother of Ron (Lyn) Mezydlo; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Sophia and Alexandra Buseski, Cassidy, Logan and Ava Venable Robert was a member of Deer Creek Country Club. A...
Yvette M. Heelan
May 3, 2017
Yvette M. Heelan (nee Bryla) 50, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Beloved wife of James Heelan; loving and devoted mother of Michelle Heelan; dear daughter of Jeanette (nee Biber) Bryla; dear sister of Steve Jr. (Candyce) Bryla; she is also survived by her beloved pets. Yvette had a love for...
Leonard A. Barnickel
May 2, 2017
Leonard A. Barnickel 73, of New Lenox, passed away May 2, 2017 in Arizona. He was born in Chicago to the late Leonard T. and Rita (nee Heintz) Barnickel. Beloved husband of Karen M. (nee Erskine); loving father of Dennis (Chris) Barnickel, Cindi (Adam) Schouten, and Jennifer Barnickel; cherished grandfather of Lukas Cole, Lacey Barnickel, Tyler Schouten, Serena Barnickel, and...
Frank Subka
Apr 29, 2017
Frank Subka Frank Subka, better known as "Charley", died peacefully at home on April 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Schuler) Subka; father to Robert Startz Jr, Marjorie Otis and Beverly Aiwohi. He is also survived by four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Charley worked for American Airlines as a mechanic at...
Patricia J. Mcallister
Apr 28, 2017
Patricia J. McAllister (nee Condon), age 68 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. Loving wife of Jerry McAllister; beloved mother of Joel (Holly), Ryan (Lisa), Neil (Ashley) and Adam (Jill) McAllister; dearest daughter of the late John and Joyce (Nee Ralph) Condon; cherished sister of Mike (Lynne) Condon, Marty (Chele) Condon, Carol (Jim) Neylon and John (Cris)...
Eleanore L. Hestroffer
Apr 27, 2017
Eleanore L. Hestroffer (Rodgers) age 80, of Mokena formerly of Matteson, Riverdale and Brighton Park, passed away on April 27, 2017. Loving wife of the late Berton L. Hestroffer, Sr.; beloved sister of her older brother John W. Rodgers, Jr.; dearest daughter of the late John W. Rodgers, Sr. and Evelyn Rodgers (Beake); cherished mother of Berton L. Hestroffer, Jr....
Barbara E. Martin
Apr 27, 2017
BARBARA E. MARTIN (REISER) Age 78, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, April 27th, 2017 at her home in Orland Park. Barbara is survived by her loving family, husband, William Martin, children, William (Mary) Martin Jr., Kathryn Carrino, Jeffrey (Patricia) Martin, Brian (Coleen) Martin, grandchildren, Eric Carrino, Allison Carrino, Daniel Carrino, Elizabeth Martin, Megan Martin, Erin Martin,...
Johnnie F. Lazenby
Apr 25, 2017
Johnnie F. Lazenby Age 81, a longtime resident of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home under the care of the Joliet Area Hospice. He is survived by his loving family; children Sandra (Pete) Nickel and Johnny (Lynn) Lazenby; grandchildren Crystal (Rodger) Guendling, April Nickel, Peter (Lisa) Nickel, Kimberly Nickel, Cathy (Robert) Morrow, Amanda...
Mr. Donald A. Nepote
Apr 22, 2017
Donald Nepote Age 90, a resident of New Lenox for 65 years, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Beloved husband of Florence (Zullo); loving father of Jeff (Sharon) Nepote, Steven Nepote, and Susan (Steve) Hunt; cherished grandfather of Nicole and Kendall Nepote; dear brother of Betty Maxwell; fond uncle of Mark (Jan) Maxwell, late Marybeth Dopudja, and Marcia Ann; also...
Mr. Robert D. Mizwicki
Apr 22, 2017
Robert D. Mizwicki Age 67, a resident of Manteno, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Robert was a proud and dedicated United States Army Veteran. He served in Viet Nam with Tet Offensive. Bob received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Bronze Star Medal with V...
Ashley Elizabeth Montgomery
Apr 21, 2017
Ashley Elizabeth Montgomery, 25, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away on April 21st, 2017 at 3:00 PM. Ashley was born in Blue Island, Illinois on September 5th, 1991. She graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School and continued on to receive an Associate Degree from Kankakee Community College. She was attending Olivet Nazarene University and was about to start the nursing...
Julianne M. Horvath
Apr 18, 2017
Julianne M. Horvath (Szumal) Age 75, of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18 2017 with her loving family by her side. Loving wife of the late Robert Horvath; beloved mother of Denise (Jerry) Potempa and Randy (Tina) McKenzie; dearest sister of Rose Szumal, Dan (Carolanne) Szumal and Lucille (Len) Gravel; cherished grandmother of Ryan...
Elaine C. Kuhn
Apr 17, 2017
Elaine C. Kuhn (Curtis) A proud daughter of an Irish mother and a Greek father, Elaine Constance Kuhn, nee Curtis, age 88, died peacefully at home in Mokena the morning after hosting her annual Easter dinner for family. She will be remembered as an extraordinary wife for 63 years to her late husband, Bill, and a loving mother to her...
Mayola J. Vanderlaan
Apr 17, 2017
Mayola Janet Vanderlaan (nee Beard), passed away on April 17th, 2017 at the age of 81. Born August 6th, 1935, she was the daughter of Owen "Shorty" Beard and Mildred Foltz Boswell who preceded her in death. Loving Mother of Lee Brown Jr. (Darcie) and Renee Hill (Ken). Cherished grandmother of Angela Danno (Dominick), Cherie O'Leary (Donny), Melissa Langford (Jason),...
Andrew R. Gress
Apr 17, 2017
Andrew R. Gress Age 78, a resident of New Lenox, IL passed away on April 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia (Manus); loving father of Lori (Jerry) Martin, Linda (Jeff) Bertucci, Tina Stewart, and Rickey Gress; cherished grandfather of Andy, Lisa, Jessica, Jerry, Brandon, Kayla, Bradly, Anthony, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of Rylee, Aiden, Sawyer, and Isabella; dear brother of...
Edwin A. Erickson
Apr 17, 2017
Edwin "Ed" A. Erickson Age 74, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2017. Loving brother of Jerry (Sandy) Erickson; cherished uncle of John (Teresa) Erickson, Chris (Michelle), Tina (Nat) Freeman, and Eddie (Katrina Wallace) Erickson; beloved brother-in-law of Susan (Lucky Vlahos) Erickson; also survived by numerous great nieces and great nephews, Susan Erickson, and...
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