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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Acacia L. Peters

Acacia L. Peters

Nov 2, 2024

ACACIA L. PETERS

(STORMS)

 

Age 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort.

Acacia was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Peters. 

Acacia is survived by her loving family, children, Raymond (Emily) Peters, Donald (Hannah) Peters, Melissa (Kim) Breed, sibling, Pearl Storms, grandchildren, Paige (Omar) Villalobos, Neal Peters, Stacey Liptke, Judson (Mary) Brady, Heather (Tom) Wallerstedt,...

John M. Speight

John M. Speight

Oct 31, 2024

John Michael Speight, 21, of New Lenox, IL, completed his journey on Thursday, October 31st, leaving this life far too soon. Born in Chapel Hill, NC, he was the cherished son of Gail (Spaulding) Gannon and Jonathon Speight. He was raised with love and dedication by his mother, Gail (Spaulding) Gannon, who stood by him through every step. He was...

Lonnie W. Smith Sr.

Lonnie W. Smith Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Lonnie W. Smith Sr. 82, of Frankfort IL. was born July 7, 1942 in Blytheville, Arkansas and passed away peacefully October 26, 2024 with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Janice L. Smith (nee Eppenstein), loving father of Lainie (David) Hippleheuser, Beth (John) Ward, Lonnie (Caroline) Smith Jr.; Proud grandfather of Nathaniel Hippleheuser, Eric Hippleheuser, Jonathan Ward,...

Steve "Pickle" Clawson

Steve "Pickle" Clawson

2024

     Steve “Pickle” Clawson of Lockport, Illinois, died at home October 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after surviving 23 months with Glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer. Steve is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kary, who he still called his beautiful bride, his four children, Steven, Sarah, Saylor, and Sawyer, who were the lights of his...

Gerald D. Bragiel

Gerald D. Bragiel

Oct 24, 2024

GERALD D. BRAGIEL

Age 85, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. 

Gerald is survived by his loving family, wife, Loretta Bragiel (Charnot), children, Louis (Colleen) Bragiel, Deborah Marek, Gerald Bragiel Jr, seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. 

Gerald was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and retired from Western Electric in Cicero.

Family will receive...

Jeannine R. Nance

Jeannine R. Nance

Oct 22, 2024

Jeannine Rae Nance, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was a long time resident of Frankfort, Illinois. Jeannine was born on May 1, 1943 to the late George H. Key and late Aster Irish Key in Peoria, Illinois

Jeannine is survived by her beloved children, Jeffrey (Jen) Nance, Jaimi (Troy) Nance-Jones, and Jeremy (Julie) Nance; grandchildren,...

Lois L. Frere

Lois L. Frere

Oct 20, 2024

Lois L. Frere, 96, of Country Club Hills, passed away peacefully at her home. Mother of Carolyn Elise (late James “Jim” Allen) Suchala of Park City, Utah and Wayne (Helen) Frere of Pittsfield, Illinois. Grandmother of Kenton (Meghanne) Frere and Kyle Frere. Great-grandmother of Harper Frere. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Noel Frere on Oct....

Edward E. Schuch

Edward E. Schuch

Oct 20, 2024

Edward Englebert Schuch, age 98, of Venice, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

A visitation for Edward will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 19515 115th Ave., Mokena, IL from 9:00 AM until time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Karl D. Baumhardt

Karl D. Baumhardt

Oct 18, 2024

Karl D. Baumhardt, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024 at Lightways

Hospice in Joliet.

Karl is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie (nee Brantwein) Baumhardt; his sons, Daniel

(Andrea) Baumhardt, and Peter (Laura) Baumhardt; his grandchildren, James, Joseph, Ava

Maria, and Blayke; and his sister Jeanine (Alan) Fournier.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlyn and Mariette Baumhardt.

Karl was a...

David M. Heniff

David M. Heniff

Oct 17, 2024

David M. Heniff 93, of Mokena was born at home in Chicago to the late Charles and Margaret Heniff and passed away October 17, 2024. Beloved husband for over 71 years to the beautiful Margaret "Peg" Heniff (nee Lynch); loving father of David (Kathy) Heniff, Kevin (Carol) Heniff, Paul (MaryAnn) Heniff, Mary Ann (Barry) Souder, Michael (Melinda) Heniff, and Tim...

Henry A. Bohlman

Henry A. Bohlman

Oct 16, 2024

HENRY A. BOHLMAN

Age 81, of Merrillville IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at his home. 

Henry is survived by his loving family, daughters, Natalie (Jeff) Behm, Jennifer (John Hurtubise) Bohlman, Stephanie (Jeremy Lichstein) Bohlman, siblings, Ruth (Walt) Shipman, Ellie Brooks, Richard Bohlman, grandchildren, Jacob (Bethony) Behm, Trevor (Katelyn) Behm, Morgan (Madeline Hallahan) Bohlman, Miles Bohlman, Ella Bohlman, Owen Lichstein,...

George J. Renwick Jr.

George J. Renwick Jr.

Oct 15, 2024

George J. Renwick Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, George will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Charlee Renwick (née Lawrence); his daughters, Shannan (Jim, Jr.) Uteg...

Elaine G. Eubank

Elaine G. Eubank

Oct 12, 2024

Elaine G. Eubank (nee McLean)

Age 82 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Elaine was born in Chicago to the late Walter and Gertrude (nee Cedarholm) McLean. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Eubank; loving mother of Edward (Carrie) Slee, David (Lynda) Slee, and Sherrill (late Robert) Sanders; cherished...

Sarah Alene Medley

Sarah Alene Medley

Oct 12, 2024

Sarah Alene Bates was born in Estil Springs, Tennessee, February 25, 1933 to Aubrey Toney Bates and Cleo Bates. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, John Medley of 59.5 years, along with her siblings, A. L. Bates, Mildred Bates as babies, her older sister, Mary Evelyn Bates Brewer and younger Brother, James Hollis Bates. Three grandchildren...

Lawrence P. Budzinski

Lawrence P. Budzinski

Oct 11, 2024

Lawrence P. “Larry” Budzinski

Age 87 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, George R. Budzinski and Emilia “Milly” (nee Swiersz) Budzinski, and brother Jerome F. Budzinski.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy Lee (nee Wisneski) Budzinski; loving father of Julie (Jeff) Anderson, Dan (Carrie) Budzinski, and ToniLynn (Al)...

Drew A. Fillak

Drew A. Fillak

Oct 9, 2024

DREW A. FILLAK

Age 69, of Manteno IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. 

Drew is survived by his loving family, brother, Dr. Douglas (Dr. Paula) Fillak, niece and nephews, Christopher (Alexandria) Fillak, Alexander (Carol) Fillak, Jessica Fillak, cousins, Dr. Sharon Wolchik (Varnum), Dr. Sharlene Wolchik (Poirier), Jann Wells, David Fillak, Paul Fillak and...

Bryan D. Mitchell

Bryan D. Mitchell

Oct 9, 2024

 

Age 65, of Naperville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Bryan is survived by his loving family, children, Erin (Dan) Willis, Ryan (Kathleen) Mitchell, mother, Herta Michel (Schumacher), sibling, Jeff (Gail) Michel, grandchildren, Ryleigh Willis, Delainey Willis, Olivia Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell and Elyse Mitchell. 

Bryan was preceded in death by his father...

Marlene R Wirth

Marlene R Wirth

Oct 8, 2024

Marlene R. Wirth, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Warren Barr of Orland Park. 

Marlene is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Wirth; her children, Richard (Laura) Wirth, Kenneth Eugene (Janice) Wirth, and David Ray Wirth; her grandchildren, Matthew (Heidi) Wirth, Jeremy (Sara) Wirth, Lindsay (Dan) Adamitus, and Kenneth (Bree) Wirth; her great grandchildren, Nixon, Camille,...

Paul Kenneth Reynolds

Paul Kenneth Reynolds

Oct 7, 2024

Paul Kenneth Reynolds 75, of Gilbert Arizona, passed away Monday October 7, 2024 after a 24 year battle with Parkinson’s. Paul was born in Breese, Illinois on October 28, 1948 to Patty Edmund (nee Links). He grew up in Keysport, Illinois. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was assigned to the Adjutant Generals office in Heidelberg...

Helen M. Masura

Helen M. Masura

Oct 7, 2024

Helen Marie Masura 85, of Joliet, IL was born on December 7, 1938 to the late Andrew and Mary Bazik, and passed away October 7, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Masura Sr, Loving mother of Joseph Masura Jr, Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; proud grandma of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, Brecken Courtright; Proud great...

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