Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Richard J. Wisniewski

Richard J. Wisniewski

April 11, 2017

Richard J. Wisniewski 88, of Lockport, formerly of Hot Springs, AR, passed away April 11, 2017 at Rock Run Place - Memory Care, Joliet. Richard was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Victoria (nee Wozniak) Wisniewski. Beloved husband of the late Theresa A. (nee Pocius); loving father of Michael (Ginger) Wisniewski, the late Cathrine Runge, Richard (Marianne) Wisniewski,...

Linda J. Tierney

Linda J. Tierney

April 10, 2017

LINDA J. TIERNEY (STURROCK) Age 68, of Lockport, passed away Monday, April 10th, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Linda is survived by her loving family, husband, Doug Tierney, mother, Dorothy Kiwak (Bukowski), children, Amy (Patrick) Hayes, Peter Tierney, siblings, Sharon (Robert) Thyden, Tab (Kim) Volpe, John (Gunilla) Sturrock, grandchildren, Emma Jane Hayes, Ned Patrick Hayes, Aedan John Hayes, Alison...

Mr. Walter E. Wilkosz

Mr. Walter E. Wilkosz

April 8, 2017

Walter E. Wilkosz Age 97, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in New Lenox. Beloved husband of the late Jean B. Wilkosz (Rzeszutek); loving father of Ralph Wilkosz, Robert (Pamela) Wilkosz, son-in-law, Doug White; cherished grandfather of Lori (John) O'Keefe, Kelli (Mark) Kolar, Jennifer (Sam) Duncan, and great-grandfather of Mackenzie, Connor, Madison,...

Ernest W. Pentek,  Sr.

Ernest W. Pentek, Sr.

April 7, 2017

ERNEST W Pentek, Sr. of Frankfort, IL formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 after a short hard fought battle with cancer. Ernie was surrounded by his loving wife Anna (nee Takacs) of 64 years; his children Ernest, Jr., (Retired Engineer CFD) Wife Susan; Daughter Katherine Anne; Daughter Janet Lee; Robert, (Retired FF CFD); John, (Battalion Chief...

Patricia L. Mccarthy

Patricia L. Mccarthy

April 6, 2017

PATRICIA LOUISE MCCARTHY Born November 8, 1932 in Hollywood California Died April 6,2017 in Crestwood Illinois Preceded in death by Beloved husband of 22 years, Carl Gale McCarthy Loving mother Edith Louise Brown Father Carl Coomer Grandson Shaun McCarthy Moser Very special friend Sherwin Glaser Survived by Former husband Jerry Gillen Daughter Lori Christine Turner Son Scott Patrick McCarthy and...

William E. Zylstra

William E. Zylstra

April 6, 2017

William E. Zylstra, age 76 of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was an amazing husband and father who dedicated his life to his family and friends, Loving husband of Karen (nee Connolly); beloved father of Barbara (Curtis) Smith, Marianne (Gary) Vignasse, Lynn (Michael) Coyer and Jennifer Zylstra; dearest brother of Joan (late...

Mrs. Carol Suzanne Johnson

Mrs. Carol Suzanne Johnson

April 4, 2017

Carol Suzanne Johnson (Colon), age 72, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Beloved wife of James J. Johnson; loving mother of James H. (Lana) Johnson and Laura Johnson; cherished grandmother of Samuel, Casey, and Cate Johnson; also survived by her beloved dog Yogi. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Kathryn Colon...

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski

April 4, 2017

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski Age 32, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Beloved son of Sherri (Scott) Dixon, and Stan Rosinski; loving brother of Katie Rosinksi, Megan (Justin) Zenere, and Caitlyn Dixon; adoring uncle of Logan Downey, and Cartier and Honee Zenere; cherished grandson of LaVonne and the late Richard Brandon, and Stanley and the late...

Terry A. Petrow

Terry A. Petrow

April 4, 2017

Terry A. Petrow, age 72 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; wife Diane Petrow (Jager); children Dan (Jean) Petrow, Tonia (Jeremy) Casey, Dana (Dan) Trudeau, Ryan (Jessica) Petrow, Shana (Joe) Robinson and Josh (Melissa) Petrow; siblings Patrick Petrow and Judy (Dennis) Hon; grandchildren Danny, Drew, Devin, Te'a, Tyler, Trista, Danny,...

Kenneth W. Muehlbacher

Kenneth W. Muehlbacher

April 3, 2017

KENNETH W. MUEHLBACHER Age 57, of Mokena, passed away suddenly Monday, April 3rd, 2017. Ken is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Muehlbacher (Sparrow), parents, Helmut Muehlbacher & Barbara Vilciauskas (Zwiezen), sons, Christopher (Kelli), Nickolas, Andrew, grandchildren, Evan, Colin, Jacob, siblings, Edward (Sharon) Muehlbacher, Gregory (Stacy) Muehlbacher, Carrie (James) Wilkerson, Jeffrey Muehlbacher, Christopher (Elizabeth) Muehlbacher, mother-in-law, Mary McGreehin, numerous...

Mr. Santino "Tino" Lettieri

Mr. Santino "Tino" Lettieri

April 2, 2017

Santino "Tino" Lettieri, 72, of Mokena passed away April 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy (Kmetz); loving father of Michelle Maxeiner, Nicole (Mark) Bishop, and Danielle Lettieri; cherished grandfather of Madison Maxeiner, and Willow & Cheyenne Bishop. Brother of Sam (Assunta), late Guy (late Helen), sister Esilda (Frank), Mario (Kathy), Frank (Nikki), brother in law of Robert (Georgene) Kmetz and...

Joseph W. O'Neill

Joseph W. O'Neill

April 1, 2017

Joseph W. O'Neill 66, of Gobles, MI, formerly of Chicago and Downers Grove passed away April 1, 2017. Joe was born in Chicago to the late Henry J. and Mary T. (nee Russell) O'Neill. Beloved husband of Catherine H. (nee Hibben) O'Neill; loving father of Brian J. O'Neill and step-father of Patrick M. Bradley and Michelle B. (Andrew) Hakala; cherished...

Jean B. Wilkosz

Jean B. Wilkosz

April 1, 2017

JEAN B. WILKOSZ (RZESZUTEK) Age 95, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Jean is survived by her loving family, husband, Walter Wilkosz, children, Ralph Wilkosz, Robert (Pamela) Wilkosz, son-in-law, Doug White, sister, Marcella Vasquez, grandchildren, Lori (John) O'Keefe, Kelly (Mark) Kolar, Jennifer (Sam) Duncan, great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Connor, Madison, Karagan,...

Raymond Paver

Raymond Paver

March 28, 2017

Raymond Paver 88, of Mokena, passed away March 28, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Raymond was born in Gary, IN to the late Fredrick and Edna (nee Walker) Paver. Beloved husband of the late Marie C. (nee Millatti); loving father of Raymond F. Paver and Sharon (Jeffrey) Nepote; cherished grandfather of Trey and Rachel Paver and Nicole and...

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

March 28, 2017

Andrew R. Cronholm Age 94, of Shorewood, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (Conroy); loving father of Karen (late Joseph) Voudrie, Kathy (late John Paul) Jones, Thomas (Janice) Cronholm, Kim Wrona, late Patti Jo Cronholm, and Beth (Steven) Trubich; cherished grandfather of Ann (Mitch) Foultz, Scott (Kim) Voudrie, Steve...

Judy K Wilmsen

Judy K Wilmsen

March 28, 2017

JUDY K. WILMSEN (KASTMAN) Age 80, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 in Bonita Springs, FL. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Holly (Joe) Kalina, Susan Peters, Joel (James Pitcher) Wilmsen, sister-in-law, Barbara Kastman, grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Kalina, Joelle (Joe) Lucas, Jason Kalina and seven great grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dennis L Hocker

Dennis L Hocker

March 26, 2017

DENNIS L. HOCKER Age 66, longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife, Hope Hocker (Frana), children, Andrea (Bill) Spray, Christopher (Ruth) Hocker, grandchildren, Lexi Spray, Olivia Spray, Elaina Spray, Mitchell Hocker, Owen Hocker and Adam Hocker. Dennis was preceded in...

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

March 26, 2017

Patricia K. McGeoghegan (nee Lorigan) 90, formerly of Palos Hills, passed away March 26, 2017 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Patricia was born in Chicago to the late Patrick and Katherine (nee McGee) Lorigan. Beloved wife of the late Michael H. McGeoghegan; loving mother of Kathleen McGeoghegan; cherished grandmother of Kristine and Kerry; dear sister of the late Patrick...

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

March 25, 2017

Paul G. Coughlin Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 25, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Peg (Dwyer); loving father of Christopher (Sarah) Coughlin, Benjamin (Tara) Coughlin, Rebecca (Nick) Dominy, and Emily (fiancé Nick McCombs) Coughlin; cherished grandfather of Finnegan Duane and Bastian Paul Coughlin; dear brother of Larry (Nancy) Coughlin, Jack (Kathy)...

Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher

March 24, 2017

Jack Fisher 88, of New Lenox, passed away March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Lana (Warszona); loving father of Cheryl "Cheri" Carter, Jackie (Jeff) Gulledge, and John Fisher; cherished grandfather of Austin, Skye, Ryan, Kaylie, and Becky; and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Janet, Lloyd, and the late Jim; also survived by his brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, and numerous nieces, nephews,...