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Janet L. Okleshen
Mar 2, 2015
Janet L. Okleshen (nee Kern) 63, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at her home in New Lenox. Janet was born in Chicago Heights to the late Walter J. and Goldie F. (nee Jonas) Kern. Loving wife of Robert; Beloved mother of Steven (fiancée Sara Small), Jennifer (Tommaso) Camilleri and Valerie (Brian) Okleshen-Matokar; Cherished grandmother of Domenico Camilleri; Dear sister...
Russell J Zajicek
Mar 1, 2015
RUSSELL J. ZAJICEK Age 68, of Monee, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2015 at his home in Monee, IL. Russell is survived by his loving family, children, Christy (Scott) Knoebel, Dawn (Rick Sheppard) Zajicek, Melissa (Jay) Ciangiola, grandchildren, Caitlin Zajicek, Andrew Knoebel and Connor Ciangiola. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Elizabeth Zajicek (Ford), wife, Suella...
Daniel "Ddd" Demski
Feb 28, 2015
Daniel D. Demski "DDD" Age 41, passed away on Saturday, February, 28th, 2015. Loving father of Kelsey Demski; beloved son of Donald and Sandra Demski nee Pultz; dear grandson of Mary "Kitty" (late John) Pultz and Florence (late Frank) Demski; treasured brother of Tamara (Jeffrey) Baxa, April (Gregory) Nelson, and Kristin (Brett) Chally; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Darrell E. German
Feb 25, 2015
DARRELL E. GERMAN Age 53 of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Darrell is survived by his loving family, wife, Jane German (Fultz), mother, Donna German (Lane), siblings, Robby German, Terina (Dale) Hasselbring, Tracey (Kenneth) Norman, seven nieces and nephews and his dear pet, Maya the cat whom he...
Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, Jr.
Feb 24, 2015
Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, Jr. Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015, beloved husband of the late Ruth Martin Bonse, loving father of Jeff (Karen) Bonse and Lynn Bonse, dear brother of the late Ronald Bonse, godfather of Judy Martin Ficke and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and friend to many railfan buddies. Family will receive friends...
Eleanor M. Schopper
Feb 23, 2015
Eleanor M. Schopper Eleanor Schopper ( nee Kulovitz )93, of Tinley Park formerly of Oak Lawn,passed away at South Suburban Hospital, Monday night February 23rd 2015, peacefully with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Schopper Sr. Loving mother of the late Lawrence Schopper Jr., Mary (Roger) Uppermann, Steve Schopper, Tony (Lisa) Schopper, and Peggy (Dan) Bulat....
Donna Marie Groebe
Feb 23, 2015
Donna Marie Groebe (Kilpatrick) Age 64, of Tinley Park formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away February 23, 2015. Loving wife of the late Philip Groebe; beloved daughter of William Hayes and the late Therese (McElligott) Hayes; dearest mother of Charlene (Christopher) Smith, Christi (Thomas Rossi) Dolan, Christopher (Jessica) Groebe and Kimberly (Kelly Deering) Heritage; dear sister of Artie Weissmann, Andy...
Sophia A. Dokianos
Feb 22, 2015
Sophia A. Dokianos (Kladis) 82, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Sophia was born in Chicago to the late Lambros and Koula (nee Vambakas) Kladis. Beloved wife of the late Steve N. Dokianos; Loving mother of Maryann (Daniel) Hancock, Nicholas (fiancée Mary Casto) Dokianos and Christopher (Maria) Dokianos; Cherished Yia Yia of...
Rosemarie P Claxton
Feb 21, 2015
ROSEMARIE P. CLAXTON (PATEK) Age 88, of Monee, passed away Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Rosemarie is survived by her loving family, children, Dennis (Pat) Claxton, Cathy (Joe) Traina, Larry (Pam) Claxton, Sandi (George) Galouzis, Clarence "Rick" (Kathy) Claxton, Cari (Bill) Scalone, siblings, Darlene Rogers, Ron Patek, 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rosemarie...
Michael "Mickey" W. Blackwell
Feb 21, 2015
MICHAEL "Mickey" W. BLACKWELL Mickey, age 71, formerly of Lockport, IL, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the VA Home in Manteno, IL. He was born September 6, 1943 in Tuscola, IL. He graduated from Lockport High School and served four years in the Navy. After his service duty, he settled in the Lockport area, and worked in construction...
Julie Atchley
Feb 18, 2015
JULIE ATCHLEY Age 93, of Romeoville, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Julie is survived by her loving family, children, Robin Atchley, Dawn (Bert) Hennessy and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Rose Polka (Sauce), husband, Dee Atchley, siblings, Jayce Clark, Lottie (Stanley)...
Gloria L. Kuzemka
Feb 16, 2015
Gloria L. Kuzemka 79, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Gloria was born in New York to the late Raymond and Anna (nee Tereshko) Arendt. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Kuzemka. Loving mother of Karen (Ted) Larson and the late Mark (René) Kuzemka; Cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Zachary and Christian Kuzemka and Nicole...
Betty L Dal Santo
Feb 15, 2015
Betty L. Dal Santo (Williamson) Age 75 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, February 15th, 2015 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband, Jack Dal Santo, children, Ross Dal Santo, Renee Low, Jack (Martha) Dal Santo, brother, Rosier (Caroline) Williamson, grandchildren, Albert Dal Santo, Christina Dal Santo, Jack Dal Santo III,...
James A. Endebak
Feb 14, 2015
James A. Endebak Age 69, of Homer Glen, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 Beloved husband of Diane (nee Hostetter) Endebak; loving father of Jennifer (Edward) Frayne, Kathryn (Ryan) Kittler, Cynthia (Fiancée Jordan Lehman) Endebak, Sharon Gallagher and Jeff (MaiYang) Endebak; dearest brother of Linda (Darrel) Taylor; cherished papa of Kenny, Andrew, Matthew, Jada, Sawyer, Hannah and Austin; dear...
Mrs. Wanda Mae Dodge
Feb 14, 2015
Wanda Mae Dodge nee Baker Age 87, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home in Lockport with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 62 years to Paul Dodge; loving mother of Kent (Rebekka), Debra (late Gary), Ross (Rebecca), Mark (Jeanine), and Glen (Lynn); cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 10; dear...
William G. Soldan
Feb 13, 2015
William G. Soldan age 68, of Mokena passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Master) Soldan; beloved father of Christine DiGrazia, Edward (Christina) Soldan and James (Kristyn) Soldan; dearest brother of Warren (Linda) Soldan; cherished grandfather of Steven DiGrazia, Rachael DiGrazia, Michael Soldan, Jonathan Soldan, Madelyn Soldan, Matthew Soldan, Aidan Soldan and Jacob Soldan; dear son...
Marion H. Stayton
Feb 13, 2015
Marion was born on May 6, 1928 and passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. Marion was a resident of University Park, Illinois.
Robert A. Herrick
Feb 11, 2015
Robert A. Herrick, age78 of Frankfort for 38 years, married to the late Jo Ann Herrick for 34 years, loving father of Beth (John), David (Donna), Arthur, Cindy (Gus), Anne (Terry) and Debbie (Todd); cherished grandfather of 21 and great grandfather of 14. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, former Frankfort Village Trustee for 8 years, former member...
Mr. Charles S. Brown
Feb 10, 2015
Charles S. Brown 76, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Donovan; loving father of John Brown and James (Angelique) Brown; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Colin, Ryan, Robert, Jillian, and Meghan. He was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Helen Brown nee Rose. Charlie was a Herald News dispatcher for 43 years,...
John W. "Jack" Mork
Feb 10, 2015
John "Jack" Wesley Mork died peacefully at home on February 10, 2015 in New Lenox, Illinois at the age of 71. Jack is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Spice); daughters Lisa (Jamie) Bosnak, Tara (Andrew) Teeple; grandchildren Drew, Elyse, Joel and Mark; sisters Judy (Louis) Rodgers and Lois (Robert) Lambdin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Walter...
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