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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Theresa J. Serafino
May 9, 2016
Theresa J. Serafino nee Cairo 75, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Serafino; loving mother of Salvatore P. Serafino and Angela (Drew) Krusinger; cherished grandmother of Ryan Krusinger, Theresa Green, and Victoria Green; and great-grandmother of Sophia Krusinger; dear sister of Louise (late Donald) Sues and MaryAnn (late Joseph) Ippolito;...
Evelyn A. Peters
May 8, 2016
Evelyn A. Peters Age 93, of Matteson formerly of Chicago passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Loving wife of the late Frank F. Peters; beloved mother of Jerry (Barb) Peters, Michael (Laurie) Peters, Carol (Wayne) Roman and the late Thomas (Pam) Peters; dearest sister of Helen (late Wally) Boettger, Wanda (Roy) Stankik and Loretta (late Charles) Zisiban; she is...
Mr. James M. Lapenda
May 6, 2016
James M. Lapenda, was born April 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL., and passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 in Lemont at the age of 88. His loving wife, Jo Anne Foglton Lapenda nee Marchet preceded him in death in 2015. Loving stepfather of Michael (Kimberlee) Foglton and David Foglton; cherished grandfather of James, Nicholas, and Caroline Foglton; dear uncle...
Edward W Paul
May 3, 2016
EDWARD W. PAUL Age 75, of Valencia, CA formerly of New Lenox IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 in Valencia CA. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Joanne Paul (Pusateri), sons, Daniel (Beth) Paul, Brian Paul, siblings, Bill (Judie) Paul, Chuck Paul, grandchildren, Michael Paul, Abigail Paul and several nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in...
Lloyd R. Hall
May 1, 2016
Lloyd R. Hall Age 90 of Manteno formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno. Loving husband of the late Lois Hall; beloved father of Susan Sekula, Donna Cook and the late Nancy (Jim) Ceh; dear son of the late Gustave and Olga (nee Johnson) Hall; dearest brother of...
Galen L Schumacher
Apr 30, 2016
GALEN L. SCHUMACHER Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at his home in New Lenox. Galen is survived by his loving family, wife, Karen Schumacher (Bannerman), children, Ondrea (Kurt) Bey, Jake (Tracy) Schumacher, siblings, Sue (John) Detrick, Gary (Lynn) Schumacher, Mark (Debbi) Schumacher, Rick (Lisa) Schumacher, Harold (Dawnn) Schumacher, sister-in-law, Kathy (Harry) Combs, grandchildren,...
Donald R. Behm
Apr 30, 2016
Donald R. Behm 75, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Don was born in Harvey to the late George and Pearl (nee Hayes) Behm. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Putz); loving father of Jeff (Natalie) Behm and Tracy (Nick Ezop) Behm; cherished grandpa of Jacob Behm and Trevor Behm; dear brother...
Raymond K Jurvich
Apr 29, 2016
Raymond K Jurvich Age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Friday, April 29, 2016. Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra, his son Andrew and his grandchildren Samantha and Raymond. Also surviving are his sister Bernadine Rinke, mother-in-law Helen Knobbe Johnson, brothers in law David (Carol) Knobbe, Roger (Donna) Knobbe, sister-in-law Lois...
Patricia A. Bakke
Apr 28, 2016
Patricia A. Bakke age 79, of Wilmington, IL., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Debbie (Scott) Marietta and Joseph (Brenda) Bakke; cherished Nana of Yvonne "Evie" Shutts and Glenda Faith Morris. Patricia enjoyed watching "Reality TV." The family will meet at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 on Tuesday,...
Dean B. Smith
Apr 27, 2016
Dean B. Smith 60, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Dean was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Helen (nee Brion) Smith. He was a Member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #73 for more than 30 years and worked for Turano Baking Company for 4 years. Beloved husband...
John K O'Connor
Apr 27, 2016
JOHN K. O'CONNOR Age 65, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna O'Connor (Frawley), children, John R. (Tiffany) O'Connor, Heather (Fred) Offermann, siblings, Peggy (Tom) Hlousek, Kathy O'Connor, Anne (Jim) Cortez, Noreen O'Connor, Mike (Sue) O'Connor, Mary (Paul) Fernald,...
Christopher Patrick Boylan
Apr 26, 2016
Christopher Patrick Boylan Age 46, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Loving son of Joseph and Judith (nee Williams) Boylan; beloved brother of Beth (Thomas) Kane; proud uncle of Emma Kane; dearest cousin of Tom (Laina) Williams and Lauren Williams and cherished godson of Dr. Tom Kane. He was a graduate of LincolnWay Central High School...
Nancy E. Ziemba
Apr 24, 2016
Nancy E. Ziemba (nee Mensching) 68, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab, Joliet. Nancy was born in Chicago to the late Ernest H. and Mary G. (nee Niatka) Mensching. Beloved wife of the late Eugene D. Ziemba; loving mother of Chris (Shelly), Dan (Val) and Capreece (Bill) Lehmann; cherished "Nina" of Andrew and Meghan...
Dolaresse Krizenecky
Apr 24, 2016
DOLARESSE KRIZENECKY (BARTZ) Age 92, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Dolaresse is survived by her loving family, son, Daniel (Phyllis) Koch, brother, Walter Bartz, grandchildren, Chester (Barbara) Koch, Danielle (Robert) Markham, great grandchildren, Steven Koch, Reese Koch and Noah Koch. Dolaresse was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Mrs. Shirley K. Stephenson
Apr 23, 2016
Shirley K. Stephenson nee Smith Age 74, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of James Stephenson Jr.; loving mother of Michael (Ana Ortega) Stephenson, Patricia (Dominic) Chan, and James III (Sally) Stephenson; cherished grandmother of Elliott Chan, Deanna Stephenson, Madelyn Stephenson, Emmett Chan, Katherine Stephenson, Wesley Stephenson,...
Mr. John W. Robinson
Apr 22, 2016
John W. Robinson, 81, passed away April 22, 2016 at his residence at Brookdale Senior Living in Olympia Fields, IL. There will be a mass followed by a celebration of John's life on Sunday, May 29th at Brookdale, 3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields. Mass will start at 12:30pm. There will be pie and coffee served during the celebration. John was...
John E. Kooyenga
Apr 22, 2016
John E. Kooyenga Age 72, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Kluth); beloved father of John (Darla) Kooyenga and Sheila Kooyenga; dearest brother of Harry (Nancy) Kooyenga, Donald Kooyenga, Peter Kooyenga and Delores (Richard) Majher; cherished grandfather of Tony, Drew, Brandon, Michael, Samantha, Jack and Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. A...
Mrs. Carol B. Grisko
Apr 19, 2016
Carol B. Grisko nee Drag Age 75, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago's Southwest side, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Conrad Grisko; loving mother of Cathleen Grisko; cherished grandmother of Patrick and Kelly McSweeney and Katelyn (Frank) Renteria; dear sister of Justine (Terry) Reilly, Rita Harazin, Judy Luna. Carol was preceded in death by her...
Edmund A Wozniak
Apr 18, 2016
EDMUND A. WOZNIAK Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Edmund is survived by his loving family, children, Debra (Ron) Bowen, Mark (Karen) Wozniak, granddaughter, Claudia Wozniak and several nieces and nephews. Edmund was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Sarah Wozniak (Muezynska), wife, Bessie Wozniak...
Blanche E. Stayton
Apr 17, 2016
Blanche E. Stayton nee Eldridge Age 100 of University Park, IL., passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Marion H. Stayton; loving mother of William A. Jordan Jr., Robert Paul (Marsha) Jordan, and James Eldridge Jordan; cherished grandmother of Jennel (Tim) O'Brien, Daniel (Deanna) Jordan, Blake Jordan, Kate Jordan, and Bailey Jordan and great grandmother...
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