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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leroy A. Skinkis

Leroy A. Skinkis

Mar 24, 2016

LEROY A. SKINKIS Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Leroy is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Skinkis (Zarnecki) children, Shari Skinkis, Matthew Skinkis, siblings, Robert (Mary Ann) Skinkis, Sandra Soden, Cynthia Melton, Ann Marie (David) Balderas, sister-in-law, Kathy Skinkis and several nieces and nephews....

Rhonda A. Kubas

Rhonda A. Kubas

Mar 23, 2016

RHONDA A. KUBAS Age 50, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rhonda is survived by her loving family, father, Ronald Kubas, siblings, Margaret (Eric) Larson, Dawn (Mike) Spizzirri, Robert (Jeannine) Kubas, Tina (James) Miletich, nieces and nephews, Eric, Morgan, Caroline, Kevin, Michael, Zachary, Alexia, Antonia, Anasofia, Vivian and Camron. Rhonda...

Ramona I. Green

Ramona I. Green

Mar 21, 2016

RAMONA I. GREEN (DYKER) Age 86, of Richton Park, passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Ramona is survived by her loving family, husband, Stanley Green, daughters, Diane (Kevin Shalkiewicz) Green, Pamela (James) Kowalski, Susan (James) Corbett, grandchildren, Amanda Shalkiewicz, Emily Kowalski, Michael Kowalski, Hayley Corbett, Thomas Corbett and Brian Green. Ramona was...

Fred Schinkowski

Fred Schinkowski

Mar 20, 2016

Fred Schinkowski Age 64 of Winfield formerly of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Loving father of Beth (Ryan) Lange, Andrew Schinkowski and Erin (Michael) Pine; beloved son of the late Orville and Gladys (nee Seemann) Schinkowski; dearest brother of Rita (late Terry) Larson; cherished grandfather of Evie and Nora Pine; dearest uncle of Todd (Chris) Larson. Fred...

Therese F. Vaughn

Therese F. Vaughn

Mar 19, 2016

Therese F. Vaughn (nee Doucet) Age, 81 of Elwood formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Loving wife of the late Edward Vaughn Sr.; beloved mother of Edward "Duke" (Herminia) Vaughn Jr., Michael (Jodie) Vaughn, Mary (Larry) Combs and Brian (Cathy) Vaughn; dear daughter of the late Gerard and late Deneige (nee Ayotte) Doucet Sr.; dearest sister...

Tina R. Spina

Tina R. Spina

Mar 18, 2016

Tina R. Spina Age 88 of Frankfort, IL formerly of Far Rockaway NY and Wayne NJ. Loving mother of Judi (Paul) Dandrea, John Giannasca, and Tom (Sharon) Giannasca; cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of Gaspar, Peter, Robert Spina, and Jean Orlando. Tina was preceded in death by Lynda Koske (daughter). Family will receive friends at...

Patricia A Anderson

Patricia A Anderson

Mar 18, 2016

PATRICIA A. ANDERSON (McALPIN) Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, March 18th, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Ross Anderson, children, Carolyn Anderson, Brian (Shannon) Anderson, grandson, Patrick Anderson, siblings, Molly (Jim) Fredin, Julie Wilmoth, Tim (Carolyn) McAlpin, Kathy (Jay) Johnson, Terry (Bob) Grossmayer, many nieces, nephews and...

Terrence L. "Terry" Burns,  Sr.

Terrence L. "Terry" Burns, Sr.

Mar 18, 2016

Terrence L. "Terry" Burns Sr. 69, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 in Arizona. Terry was born in Joliet to the late Edmund A. and Rita C. (nee O'Neill) Burns. Beloved husband of Margaret L. (nee Harbit); loving father of Terrence Jr. (Julisa), David (Emily) and Stephen; cherished grandfather of Oscar, Evan, Taylor, Ella and Jack; dear...

David M. Sullivan

David M. Sullivan

Mar 16, 2016

David M. Sullivan 45, of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park and Oak Lawn, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Loving husband of Tiffany; beloved father of Aidan and Ava; dearest son of Daniel E. and the late Lois Sullivan; cherished brother of Kathy Sullivan, the late Danny Sullivan, Patti (Karl) Schmider, Sharon Sullivan and Joe(Angela) Sullivan. He is also...

Mr. Jack C. Wilson,  Sr.

Mr. Jack C. Wilson, Sr.

Mar 15, 2016

Jack C. Wilson Sr. 86, of Lockport, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Loving father of Thomas Wilson, Deborah (Mark) Thompson, Douglas (Kathleen) Wilson, and Jeanine (Mark) Dodge; cherished grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 14, and great-great grandfather of 1. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Wilson; parents Clinton and Mae Wilson; son Jack C....

Blivian Simmons

Blivian Simmons

Mar 15, 2016

Blivian Simmons (nee Partin) Age 90 of New Lenox passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Loving wife of the late Donald Simmons; beloved mother of Johnny (Okki) Meeker, JoAnn Lazzarotto and Gary (Cathy) Simmons; dearest daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (nee Brownfield) Partin; fond sister of the late Kenneth Partin and Leota Lancaster; cherished grandmother of Johnathon...

Hedwig M. "Hedy" Mikuzas

Hedwig M. "Hedy" Mikuzas

Mar 14, 2016

Hedwig "Hedy" M. Mikuzas (nee Grumptmann) 88, of Mokena, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. Hedy was born in Czechoslovakia to the late Karl and Hedwig (nee Ullrich) Grumptmann. Beloved wife of the late Antanas Mikuzas; loving mother of Karen (Robert) Elliott; cherished Oma of Jennifer and Kristen Elliott. Hedy retired from Nabisco after 30 years of service. Family will...

James A. "Jim" Seguin

James A. "Jim" Seguin

Mar 13, 2016

James A. "Jim" Seguin 68, of Petersburg, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Fredrick J. and Dorothy E. (nee Gardner) Seguin. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Podewell); loving father of Matt (Anna Stephens), Katie (Joey) Gomez and Paul (Megan); cherished Po...

Gerald "Jerry" M Gibson

Gerald "Jerry" M Gibson

Mar 13, 2016

GERALD "JERRY" M. GIBSON Gerald "Jerry" M. Gibson "Gibby" 72 of New Lenox left us suddenly on Sunday March 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orland and Arlene (Mooneyham) Gibson, a brother, Garald Gibson, and a son, Gerald Gibson. Jerry leaves behind a loving wife of 48 years, Linda (Johnson) Gibson and his beloved children, Deborah...

Pasquale Del Cotto

Pasquale Del Cotto

Mar 13, 2016

Pasquale Del Cotto Age, 74 of Frankfort formerly of South Holland and the Roseland area passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Loving husband of Charmaine (nee St. Julien), Beloved father of George, late Robert (Melissa) and Greg (Suzi), dearest son of the late George and Antoinette (nee Napoli), fond brother of the late Elizabeth (late Dr. Vince) Pecora; cherished...

Roger W. Randolph

Roger W. Randolph

Mar 10, 2016

Roger W. Randolph 79, of Minooka, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Roger was born in Joliet to the late Adolph and Marguerite (nee Nichols) Randolph. Husband of Gerolene (nee Hearron); father of Kim (Skip) Eller, Roger P. (Kim) Randolph, and Lori (Brian) McNamee; grandfather of many; step-father of Stephen (Tracie) Olvera, and Kelly...

Betty M Magnuson

Betty M Magnuson

Mar 10, 2016

BETTY M. MAGNUSON (O'HERAN) Age 94, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at Manorcare in Palos Heights. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Bruce (Carole) Magnuson, Maribeth (Richard) Rupcich, daughter-in-law, Renae Magnuson, grandchildren, John Rupcich, Sara Cornett, Megan Hochbaum, Breanna Magnuson, Sean Magnuson and great grandchild Kathryn Cornett. Betty was preceded in death by her...

Margaret Ekstrom

Margaret Ekstrom

Mar 7, 2016

MARGARET EKSTROM (BREEN) Age 83 of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, March 7th, 2016 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Margaret is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Ekstrom, children, Lynda Wilson, Diana (Tony) Glavas, siblings, Corrine Schaffer, Donna (Rich) Hadzema, Larry (Louise) Breen, grandchildren, Michelle (Rich) Ratzel, Frank Tatar, Bobby Wilson, Jimmy Wilson, Catie Wilson, great grandchildren, Braden Ratzel...

Mr. James "Jim" Larsen

Mr. James "Jim" Larsen

Mar 7, 2016

James "Jim" C. Larsen Age 72, of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Stewart; loving father of Tami Nelson and Brett (Kelly) Larsen; cherished papa of Kylie, Elle, and Grace Larsen; dear brother-in-law of Eileen (Joe) Seed; treasured uncle of Jason Seed. He was preceded in death by his...

June D Roseland

June D Roseland

Mar 3, 2016

JUNE D. ROSELAND (EBERHART) Age 73, of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. June is survived by her loving family, children, William (Deberah) Norman, Darlene (David) Russ, Philip (Romina) Norman, step-children, Dawn (Bob) Greiff, Dane (Karen) Roseland, Tricia (Dan) Corn, siblings, Terry (Sue) Eberhart, Phyllis (Bill) Navarro, nine grandchildren and one...