Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Unger

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Unger

Jul 6, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" L. Unger Age 78, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Bette nee Hope; loving father of Charlotte Unger, Steven (Annabel) Unger, Debbie (Rick) Bell, Laura Unger, and Denise (John) Obbagy; cherished grandfather of Jacob (Shannon), Danielle, Lucas, Blake, Rachel, Nicole, Michelle, and Spencer; also survived by his beloved pug "Baby-dog." He was...

Bruce R Mccord

Bruce R Mccord

Jul 5, 2014

BRUCE R. McCORD Age 57, of Coal City, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. Bruce is survived by his loving family, children, Bruce McCord Jr., Megan Legge, Robin McCord, mother, Alice Scott (Fye), siblings, James (Julia) McCord Jr,, Dorothy (Roy) Scott, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded in...

Diane L. Koenig

Diane L. Koenig

Jul 4, 2014

Diane L. Koenig (nee Stoll) Age 67, of Frankfort, formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014. Loving wife of Les Koenig; beloved mother of Jeannine (Robert) Liebmann and Rachel (Seth) Burris; dearest sister of Allen (Jan) Stoll and Michael (Su) Stoll; cherished grandmother of Joshua, Jesse, Jacob Liebmann, Kyle and Ryan Burris and many nieces...

Kenneth N. Messenger

Kenneth N. Messenger

Jul 3, 2014

Kenneth N. Messenger, Died peacefully in his home on July 3. He was born in 1921 in the Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin, where he later planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. About growing up during the Great Depression, he said "you were either poor, or very poor. We were very poor. But it didn't matter,...

Robert D Turner

Robert D Turner

Jun 30, 2014

ROBERT D. TURNER Age 56, of Joliet, passed away on Monday, June 30th, 2014 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Robert is survived by his loving family, siblings, Thomas (Mary) Turner, Nancy Vargo, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved dog, Babe. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Lorraine Turner...

Lorraine R. O'Malley

Lorraine R. O'Malley

Jun 29, 2014

Lorraine R. O'Malley (nee Brunke) 94 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, June 29, 2014, at her home. Born in Chicago, to the late Frederick and Johanna (nee Kustusch) Brunke; Wife of the late Edward L. O'Malley; Mother of Loreen (the late Richard) Giniat, Terence (Leeann) O'Malley and Diane (Louis) Kissinger; Grandmother of Christine (Timothy) Lehman, Steven (Alicha) Giniat, Raymond...

Monica M. Sestak

Monica M. Sestak

Jun 25, 2014

Monica M. Sestak nee Weiss Age 70 of of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Sestak; loving mother of Sharon (Richard) Horvath and John Sestak; cherished grandmother of Hannah and Cole Horvath and Stefannie, Sophia, and Michael Sestak; and dear sister of Maria (Alan) Filar. Family will receive friends on Saturday,...

John M. Trudeau

John M. Trudeau

Jun 25, 2014

John M. Trudeau Age 79, of Frankfort, formerly of the Roseland area and Calumet Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Loving husband of Ruth (nee Erickson) Trudeau; beloved father of Jeane Trudeau, Margie (Paul) Smerz, Patti (Michael) McNamara, John (Carolyn) Trudeau and Michelle "Shelly" (Brian) Thweatt; dearest brother of Clifford (Janet) Trudeau and the late Darlene (late Frank)...

Colette C Dote

Colette C Dote

Jun 24, 2014

COLETTE C. DOTE (GRISKO) Age 51 of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at her home in New Lenox. Colette is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Dote, parents, Conrad & Carol Grisko (Drag), daughter, Katelyn (fiancée, Francisco Renteria) Dote, sister, Cathleen Grisko and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26th...

Sheila Pearce

Sheila Pearce

Jun 24, 2014

SHEILA PEARCE (McPARTLIN) Age 88 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at her home in Joliet. Sheila is survived by her loving family, children, Sheila Rae (Kenneth) Hartley-McGuire, Mark D. (Beth) Pearce, Judy (John) Wagoner, siblings, Arthur (Jean) McPartlin, Ruth Shelvock, grandchildren, Shellie (Alfredo) Ramirez, Sherrie (James) Perusek, Jacqueline Wash, Jeremiah Pearce, Tammy Stephens, Diana (Kevin Conners)...

David Edward Michael Iverson

David Edward Michael Iverson

Jun 21, 2014

David Edward Michael Iverson 64, late of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House. David was born in Chicago to Mary (Nee Koestner) and the late Baldus Iverson. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Bragalone); Loving father of Lisa Iverson, Denise (Jim) McGilvrey and Laura (Chris) Kalina; Cherished grandfather of Avery,...

Timothy J Boll

Timothy J Boll

Jun 19, 2014

TIMOTHY J. BOLL Age 51 of Monee, passed away on Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at his home in Monee. Timothy is survived by his loving family, wife, Deborah Boll (Metzger), mother, Betty Boll (Aronson), children, Nicole (Nathan) Gass, Jennifer Boll, Brittany (fiancée Matthew Hamann) Boll, siblings, Cathy (Timothy) Robieson, Robert (Mary) Boll, Jr., Jackie (Herman) Westerveld, Patricia (Calvin) VanVuren, Michael...

Elizabeth "Betty" Gerlach

Elizabeth "Betty" Gerlach

Jun 18, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Gerlach Age77, of New Lenox formerly of Matteson and Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Loving sister of Dolores (late Charles) Peters of Orland Park, IL, Ruth Gerlach of New Lenox, IL, Joseph (Judith) Gerlach of St. John, Indiana and the late Mary Louise Redden; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Gerlach; cherished aunt...

H. Juergen Krenzien

H. Juergen Krenzien

Jun 18, 2014

H. Juergen Krenzien, age 85 of Frankfort and formerly of Olympia Fields, passed away on, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Juergen was the owner of Paul Klein Travel in Chicago and traveled the world extensively. Travel was his passion and he was always on the lookout for new and unusual destinations and special experiences to recommend to his loyal clientele. Juergen...

John J. Blazekovich

John J. Blazekovich

Jun 18, 2014

John J. Blazekovich, age 89 of Morris, formerly of Lockport and Joliet, passed away, Wednesday, June 18m 2014. John is survived by his loving family; children Jeffrey (Donna) Blazekovich, Jody (Bill) Doerr and John (Janet) Blazekovich; grandchildren Jeffrey (Miranda) Blazekovich Jr., Craig (Juanita) Blazekovich, Timothy Blazekovich, Aimee Blazekovich, Charles Blazekovich, Timothy Blazekovich, Aimee Blazekovich, Charles Blazekovich, Daniel Blazekovich, Laurel (Nicholas)...

Francis "Franky" R. Licka

Francis "Franky" R. Licka

Jun 17, 2014

Francis " Franky" R. Licka, age 19 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; mother Sandra (nee Vought) Licka; sister Kim Licka; niece Kaylee Vermillion. He was preceded in death by his father Francis E. Licka. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 1:00pm until time...

Mrs. Karen R. Solarski

Mrs. Karen R. Solarski

Jun 16, 2014

Karen R. Solarski nee Bayzer Age 60, resident of New Lenox, IL., passed away on June 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Larry; loving mother of Eric Brown and step-mother of Carolyn (Joe Sumrall) Solarski; devoted daughter of Josephine and the late George Bayzer; dear sister of Dennis (Rosemary) Bayzer; fond grandmother to Nathan, Shawn, Brandon, Justin, and Madeline; and cherished...

Charles L Aarup

Charles L Aarup

Jun 15, 2014

CHARLES L. AARUP Age 84 of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2014 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Ruelene Aarup (Trusty), children, Charles (Char) Aarup, Cindy (Chris) Vassell, Dawn (Randy) Anderson, Robin (Steve) Valiunas, Janet (Leigh) DeYoung, sister, Gloria (Tom) McHale, grandchildren, Daniel (Tanja) Aarup, Megan...

Mr. James J. Giblin,  Jr.

Mr. James J. Giblin, Jr.

Jun 15, 2014

James J. Giblin Jr. Age 78, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2014. Beloved husband of Sharon nee Carmody; loving father of Colleen Giblin, Kimberly (Paul) Chen, Kellie (Chris) DeMik, and daughter-in-law Theresa Giblin; cherished grandfather of 10, and great-grandfather 3; dear brother of Genevive Krueger, Pat (Marion) Giblin, Winifred (Dan) Latronica, Mary (Wayne) Smith, and...

Matthew J. Domzal

Matthew J. Domzal

Jun 14, 2014

Matthew J. Domzal 35, late of Mokena, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2014 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Matt was born in Hazel Crest, IL to James J. and Paulette E. (nee Gurosh) Domzal. Beloved husband of Carrie (nee Young) Domzal; Loving father of James Joseph Domzal; Dear brother of Paul (Brooke) Domzal and Joey (Brittany) Domzal;...