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Fred J. Cappetto
Nov 26, 2016
Fred J. Cappetto 75, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Palos Community Hospital. Fred was born in Chicago to the late Fred J. and Doris (nee Smith) Cappetto. Loving father of Carmin (Jessica) Cappetto, Gina (Robert) Workman, and Laura (William) Zieman; cherished grandfather of Hannah, Brooke, Bishop, and Griffin; dear brother of Dennis (Gloria) Cappetto, Joseph Cappetto,...
James F. Sullivan
Nov 26, 2016
James F. Sullivan 92, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Chicago to the late James and Elizabeth Sullivan. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Bern); loving father of Deborah (Ray) Conway, Sandi (Bill) Moore, Judy (Bill) Quinn-Dalessandro, David (Lois) Quinn and Kristi (Keith) Kramer; cherished grandfather of Erin Conway, David (Colleen) Conway, Anne Conway, Megan...
Mary Frances Dedin
Nov 25, 2016
Mary Frances Dedin, age 76 of Arvada, Colorado, and native of Joliet Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Beloved wife of Tom Dedin, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Kaye (Tom) Abbott, Tom Dedin, Jr., Michael Dedin, Deborah (Jay) Gleeson and the deceased Patrick Dedin; beloved daughters-in-law Kimberly (Tom) Dedin Jr., and...
Donald A. Tolen
Nov 23, 2016
Donald A. Tolen was born in Kansas, Illinois to Grace and Raymond Tolen on July 11, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was the first son of 9 children. He had 7 older sisters, Kathleen 'Toots' Rae (Nolan), Betty Boyer (Charles), Mary Roach (Robert), Marjorie 'Monkey' Hammond (Shorty), Norma Roach (Don), Helen Addis (Gale), Wanda Kerans...
Edith H. Mcdonald
Nov 22, 2016
Edith H. McDonald (nee Schmidt) Age 86, of Frankfort formerly of Dolton, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Loving mom of Gail McDonald and Cindy (Fred) Murino; beloved sister of Ralph (Florence) Schmidt and Warner (Marie) Schmidt; dearest grandmother of Christopher Murino and cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 26,...
Jacob M Fanning
Nov 21, 2016
JACOB M. FANNING Age 25, of New Lenox, passed away November 21st , 2016. Jacob is survived by his loving family, parents, Kevin & Bonnie Fanning (Kehl), grandmother, Carol Gilday, brothers, Jason Fanning, Joseph Fanning and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandparents, George & Helen Fanning and Donald Kehl. Jacob was a 2009...
Patricia M. Ryan
Nov 21, 2016
Patricia M. Ryan (nee Schneider) Age 86, of Mokena formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. Loving wife of the late James J. Ryan; beloved mother of Marilyn Sitkiewicz, James (Michele) Ryan, Thomas (Mary) Ryan and Karen (Joe) Mohan; dearest sister of Barbara (Jerry) Benoit; cherished grandmother of Brian Sitkiewicz, Colleen (James) Neese, Jim...
Isabella M. Petersen Peck
Nov 20, 2016
Isabella M. Petersen Peck (nee Broskey) 94, resident of Joliet, formerly of Crest Hill, and Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Murrie Peck; Loving mother of Earl (Karen) Petersen, James (Carol) Petersen, Anita Petersen, and Juanita Petersen; and step-mother of Lisa (John) Gnadinger; cherished grandmother of James (Geneva), William (Tracy), and David (Kathryn) Petersen, Julie...
Mr. Robert B. Whyte
Nov 19, 2016
ROBERT BRUCE WHYTE Lockport, IL Robert "Bob, Whizzer, Boo, Schnozz, Pops, Gramps, Boppa" Whyte, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL after a recent illness. He was a loving husband to Beverly (Pace) Whyte; cherished father of Kim McGrath and David (Kelly) Whyte; and devoted grandfather...
Raymond L. Chaffee
Nov 19, 2016
Raymond L. Chaffee Age 72 of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago Ridge and Burbank passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Raymond is survived by his loving family; wife Donna (nee Zilz) Chaffee; children Lisa Chaffee, Ray Chaffee, Scott (Sherry) Chaffee, Jennifer (Bill) Knepper, Robert (Karen) Willy and Shari (Scott) Lovingfoss; sisters Lois Schaal and Janis (Jim) Meyer; grandchildren Benjamin,...
Ms. Donna M. Reichhardt
Nov 19, 2016
Donna M. Reichhardt (nee Kindelberger) 79, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving mother of Michael (Agnieszka) Bourg, Daniel Bourg, Randall (Kathy) Bourg, Vicki (Michael) Martin and Julie Reichhardt; cherished grandmother of Eric (Renee) Bourg, Christopher (Amy) Bourg, Jennifer (Keith) Beutel, Jamie (Cory) Bourg, Katelyn Bourg and Nathaniel Martin; and great-grandmother of Sajan Bourg, Brynn...
Erwin A. Krueger
Nov 19, 2016
Erwin Krueger Age 95, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving husband of the late Ruth Krueger; beloved father of Barbara (Patrick) McDermott and Erwin (Sandy) Krueger; dearest brother of Kurt (Pam) Krueger and Lorraine Keely; cherished grandfather of April (Bob) Stehlik, Cristy (Nate) Hefner, Jennifer (Jason) Zurek, Ann Marie, Natalie and Renee; proud...
Barbara E. Colby
Nov 19, 2016
Barbara E. Colby, age 76 of Monee formerly of Chicago, Matteson and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving wife of Edward Colby; beloved mother of Caroline (Doug) Yoder, Cary (Jean) Alexander and Paul Alexander; dearest sister of Janina Forc, Christina Saleika, the late Joseph Haim and the late Walter Haim; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Adam, Aaron,...
Rose V Ambrosini
Nov 18, 2016
ROSE V. AMBROSINI Age 95, born in Lemont, lifelong resident of Lockport, and lifelong parishioner of St. Dennis Church in Lockport. She had been living at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet for the past four years. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Maria Ambrosini, sisters, Josephine (Joseph) Zanin, Lillian (Peter) Chmielewski, Mary Ambrosini, brothers, Matt...
Mr. Robert M. Bean
Nov 17, 2016
Robert M. Bean 61, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Joyce Bean (nee Hernandez); loving father of Katie Bean, Kellen Bean, and Michael Bean; cherished grandfather of Hunter and Brooke; dear brother of Ronald Bean, Terrence Bean, Sharon Carroll, Donna Bean, Dennis Bean, Thomas Bean, and Patricia Maloblocki. He...
Josephine Theresa Cavada
Nov 17, 2016
Josephine Theresa Cavada (nee Savala) Born: August 9, 1930 Died: November 17, 2016 Passed on to be with her heavenly Father while sleeping at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Born Josephine (Josie) Theresa Savala in Lockport, Illinois on August 9, 1930, from parents who immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico...
Mr. Herbert "Herb" Price
Nov 14, 2016
HERBERT J. "HERB" PRICE Age 64, of Plainfield, IL., formerly of Homer Glen and Oak Lawn, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. Loving brother of Deborah (late Philip) Kemper; cherished uncle of Carly (Daniel) Bos; and great-uncle of Nolan Bos. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Martha Price (nee Smith). Herb was a numismatist, and...
Joseph C. Dimonte
Nov 13, 2016
Joseph C. DiMonte 84, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Joseph was born in Joliet on October 29, 1932 to the late Matthew and Angeline (nee Picciolo) DiMonte. Beloved husband of the late Sandra (nee Studer); loving father of Jean (Dan) Callicoat and Matthew (Star) DiMonte; cherished grandfather of Neil (Marcie) Callicoat, Ryan (fiancée Melissa Hewitt) Callicoat,...
Shirley M Strauch
Nov 12, 2016
SHIRLEY M. STRAUCH (ELLIOTT) Age 92 of Shorewood, formerly of Frankfort passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Shirley is survived by her loving family, daughter, Nancy (Lewis) House, siblings, Betty Lou Frelich, William (Joan) Elliott, grandchildren, Richard (Deborah) Satler, Robert W. (Iris) Strauch, Sandra Satler, great grandchildren, Danielle Satler, Caitlin Satler, Annike...
Evelyn G. Van Kampen Muhlena
Nov 11, 2016
Evelyn G. Van Kampen-Muhlena (Mulder) 81, of Palos Park, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016. Beloved wife of Hilrich "Hil" Muhlena; devoted mother of Barbara (Russell) Snella, Ruth (late Charles) Sherwood, and Janet (Dave) Ellison; also survived by 4 stepchildren; dear sister of Mae, Bernard, and Diane; cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1....
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