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Mr. Christopher "Buckethead" Starmann
Jan 14, 2015
Christopoher "Buckethead" Starmann 44, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Loving father of Kenneth, Devon, and Nicole Starmann; dear son of Joseph E. (Mary) Starmann and Jacquelyn Starmann nee Dowdell; cherished brother of Richard (Lenora) Starmann, Dawn Starmann, Brad (Wanda) Starmann, and Joey Starmann; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was a member of the...
Tilton L. "Larry" Block
Jan 14, 2015
Tilton L. "Larry" Block 67, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Larry was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Morris and Blanche (nee Humphrey) Block. Beloved husband of Dee (nee Pitt) Block; Loving father of Matthew Block; Dear brother of Hal Block and Elka (Frank Purcell) Block; Dear uncle of...
Maria Bovis
Jan 14, 2015
Maria Bovis (nee Pislis) 89, of Joliet, formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her home. Maria was born in Greece to the late Tom and Vasiliki (nee Efstatthiou) Pislis. Beloved wife of Dinos Bovis; Loving mother of Tom (Michelle) Bovis and Betty (Jack) Bovis-Baity; Cherished grandmother of Dena Maria Baity; Dear sister of George (Georgia) Couston...
James F. Sunderland, Sr.
Jan 14, 2015
James F. Sunderland Sr. Age 91, of Munster IN formerly of Frankfort IL and Flossmoor IL, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. James is survived by his loving family; children James Jr. (JoAnna), Ford and John (Susan) Sunderland; sister Eileen Wingate, seven grandchildren, James III, Jordan, Luke, Katie, Isabel, Olivia and Maggie and many nieces and nephews. James was preceded...
Theresa Russo-Jeras
Jan 13, 2015
Theresa Russo-Jeras Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away on January 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jeras; loving mother of James (Glenda) Gentile and Geraldine (Brian) Wagner; cherished grandmother of Theresa (Mike) Kettwig, Michael (Tricia) Gentile, and Brian (Jamie) Wagner and great-grandmother of Dominic Kettwig and Gianna Kettwig; dear sister of Angeline (late Mario) Olivotto. Theresa was preceded...
Mr. Dominick "Dino" Campione
Jan 13, 2015
Dominick "Dino" Campione Age 53, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Sherrie nee DeLair; loving father of Anthony and Brittney Campione; dear brother of Diana (Kevin) Heynen; cherished son of Anthony and Barbara Campione and son-in-law of Leo and Judy DeLair; fond brother-in-law of Leo (Kathy) DeLair, Lorrie DeLair, and Scott (Pat) DeLair; also...
Bruce Mackiewicz
Jan 12, 2015
Bruce Mackiewicz Age 53, of Manteno formerly of Lansing and South Side of Chicago, passed away on January 12, 2015. Loving son of the late Phillip and Vivian (neeSzelangowski) Mackiewicz; beloved brother of Ronald (Gail) "Mac" Mackiewicz and Darlene (Chuck) Burks; dearest nephew of Dolores Burns; fond uncle of Kristen and Jonathan Mackiewicz and several cousins. Bruce attended KCTC( Kankakee...
Martha M. Graves
Jan 11, 2015
Martha M. Graves (nee Montero) 73, of Fankfort, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Loving wife of Donald Graves; beloved mother of Cristina (Alejandro) Polanco, Jeffrey (Margaret) Graves and Robert Graves; dearest siblings Roberto (Cristina) Montero, Georgina (late Rogelio) Quiroz and the late Eduardo Montero; cherished grandmother of Alex, Kyle, Nicholas, Morgan, Madison, Amber, Christopher and Joshua. Family will receive...
Lauretta C Chandler
Jan 10, 2015
LAURETTA C. CHANDLER (RUF) Age 71 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Lauretta is survived by her loving family, husband, Lawrence Chandler, daughters, Cathleen (Jeff) Maza, Marie (Arthur) Kerr, Christine (Shannon) O'Brien, Carrie (Mike) Woolley, grandchildren, Nicholas Kerr, Thomas Kerr, Brian Kerr, Joe Balding, Taylor O'Brien, Audrey Maza, Grace O'Brien, Michael Woolley,...
Mr. Robert G. Martin Ii
Jan 10, 2015
MARTIN II, ROBERT G. Robert G. Martin II, age 54, beloved husband of Carol (nee Stanton); loving father of Meghan, Robert III, Colleen and Ryan. Dearest son of Robert and Rita (nee Condon) Martin; cherished brother of Rose (Paul) Schneider, Renee (Paul) Johnson, Rhonda (Ed) Slingsby, Randy (Dawn) Martin and Ryan (Maura) Martin. Dearest brother-in-law to Maureen (Jim) Newman, Bill...
Stanley J. Jewula
Jan 9, 2015
Stanley J. Jewula 74, of Monee, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Stanley was born in Chicago to the late Stanley J. and Bernice (nee Nowak) Jewula. Stanley was a self-employed carpenter that specialized in church architecture, building altars, and ambos. He was also a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his...
Mark J. Nagy
Jan 8, 2015
Mark J. Nagy Age 49 of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loving husband of Teresa "T-Kay" (nee Badder) Nagy; beloved father of Monica and Michelle Nagy; cherished son of Richard and Rita (nee Rubino) Nagy; dearest brother of Ron Nagy; fond nephew of James (Carol) Rubino , also survived by many dear nieces, nephews,...
Mary H. Shirley
Jan 6, 2015
Mary H. Shirley (Newman) Age 70 of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 She is survived by her loving family, husband Robert Shirley; children Diane Lane, Shirley (Greg) Howard, Karen (Doug) Weiss, Charity Shirley and James Shirley; sister Terry (Jerry) Burdaeu; grandchildren Logan, Tim, Nicole, Mary, Elise, Dalton, Jurney, Mackenzie, Dakota, Landon and Matthew; 4 great grandchildren and several...
Andrew J. Dyer
Jan 5, 2015
ANDREW J. DYER Andrew J. Dyer, age 27, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Beloved son of David and Barbara Dyer; loving brother of Adam (Amy) Dyer, Christy Dyer, and Katie Dyer; cherished grandson of Arthur and Joan Krieger, and David B. (Joanne) Dyer; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Andrew...
James Earl Lough Iii
Jan 3, 2015
James Earl Lough III, age 35 of Frankfort, IL and formerly of Marshall, MI and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2015 after a heroic 8 year fight against leukemia. Born on February 26, 1979, Jim was the first born and much loved son of James Earl Lough II and Sheryl (Anschuetz) Lough. An extremely bright and hard...
Joanne Foglton Lapenda
Jan 1, 2015
Joanne Foglton Lapenda nee Marchet Joanne Foglton Lapenda, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January, 1st, 2015 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of James M. Lapenda; loving mother of Michael (Kimberlee) Foglton and David Foglton; cherished grandmother of James, Nicholas, and Caroline Foglton; dear aunt of Darlene (Chip) Cleminson, and Gail (Cliff) Darnton; and great-aunt of Dr. Monique Cleminson. Joanne...
Judith K. Bishop
Jan 1, 2015
JUDITH K. BISHOP NEE MUMBOWER Judith K. Bishop nee Mumbower, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by her devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frederick Bishop and parents...
Gary L. Black
Jan 1, 2015
Gary L. Black age 65, of New Lenox IL formerly of Canton IL born and raised in Macomb IL, passed away on January 1, 2015. Loving husband of Therese Black (Nee Henseler); beloved father of Craig (Nicole) Black, Kevin Black and Rachel (Rob) Bogart; dearest brother of Allen (Paula) Black and Jamie (Ralph) Stone; cherished grandfather of Isabel Bogart, Collin...
Lindsay Rae Jensen
Dec 31, 2014
Lindsay Rae Jensen, born on May 4, 1980, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014. She is survived by her devoted family; parents James and Patricia (nee Derrig) Jensen; brother Dan Jensen; sister Carly (Mark) Mitrovic; nephew Emmet Rae Mitrovic; grandmother Helen Jensen; she was loved by many special aunts, uncles and cousins. She was welcomed to...
Frederick J. Bishop
Dec 31, 2014
FREDERICK J. BISHOP Frederick J. Bishop, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by his beloved wife Judith nee Mumbower; devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. He was preceded in death by his mother Lois Fischer. Frederick enjoyed...
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