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Robert S Whalen
May 6, 2014
ROBERT S. WHALEN Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at his home Frankfort. Robert is survived by his loving family, children, Kelly Whalen, Kevin Whalen, parents, Robert E. & Joyce Whalen (Guschke), siblings, Terry (Kelly) Whalen, Mary (Joe) Barker, Geri (Cary) Hartney, Joyce Ann (Bob) Harper, nieces and nephews, Michael Whalen, Jill Whalen, Christie Whalen, Megan...
Ms. Virginia L. Boers
May 5, 2014
Virginia L. Boers nee McCormick Age 70, resident of Shorewood, IL., formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Lynn N. Boers; loving mother of Debbie (Ray) Vela, Tammi (Kevin) Watson, Jeffrey (Alison) Boers, Lori Mitchell, Michael Boers, and the late Patricia (John) Turner; cherished grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of...
Margaret "Pearl" Rajca
May 3, 2014
Margaret I. "Pearl" Rajca (nee Zimmerman) 97, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Meadowbrook Manor in LaGrange. Pearl was born in Chicago to the late William and Alice (Sharp) Zimmerman; Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Rajca; Loving mother of the late Bob Rajca; Dear grandmother of Carrie (Rob) Silverman and Bill (Leslie) Rajca; Cherished great-grandmother of Nate...
Mary E Burnette
May 2, 2014
MARY E. BURNETTE (SULLIVAN) Age 93, of New Port Richey FL, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2014 at her home in New Port Richey FL. Mary is survived by her loving family, daughter, Janet (Robert) Perveiler, grandchildren, Michael Perveiler, Kellie Pannepacker, Barbara Burnette, great grandchildren, Nicholas Baran, Tyler Baran, Adriana Zoppa and Aidan Pannepacker. Mary was...
Josephine Janicek
May 1, 2014
JOSEPHINE JANICEK (SLEMP) Josephine Janicek, age 93 passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 1, 2014, while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her loving husband George Janicek. Recently from Orland Park, previously from Oak Forest, Frankfort and originally from Chicago. Survived by her sons, Richard (Gayla) Janicek, James Janicek and deceased daughter Christine Hacko. Brother Henry Slemp. Deceased brothers;...
Carol J. Goody
Apr 28, 2014
Carol J. Goody (nee Speicher) 76, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Carol was born in Joliet to the late Vernon and Betty (nee Broad) Speicher. She is survived by her loving family; her children, Beverly (Hugh) Kleckner, Kenneth Jr. (Harriet) Goody and Steven (Kathie) Goody; five grandsons, four granddaughters,...
Joann Schmal
Apr 27, 2014
Joann Schmal (nee Strazzabosco) 83, late of Glenwood, passed away April 27, 2014. Born in Chicago to the late Victor and Martha (nee Feliszak) Bosco. Beloved wife of the late George Schmal; Loving mother of Lynn Fisher Holtz (Bob), George L. Schmal, and the late Carol Jo Schmal; Dear grandmother of Jeffrey T. (Anna) Fisher, Angela L. (Joe) Sullivan and...
Mr. Gordon E. Slade
Apr 27, 2014
Gordon E. Slade Age 89, of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away April 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Carol nee Keenan; loving father of the late Mark Slade, Marcianne (Robert) Crestani, David Slade and Paul (Margaret) Slade; nurturing grandfather of Julie, Karen, John, Nick, Michael, Eric, Kevin, Patrick and Catherine. He was preceded in death by his...
Joseph A. Grimaldi, Sr.
Apr 26, 2014
Joseph A. Grimaldi Sr, age 90 of Mokena formerly of Peoria and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. A veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII; Loving husband of Cora May (nee Obinger) Grimaldi; beloved father of Joseph A. (Bernadette) Grimaldi Jr., Dorothy (late Will R.) Tuttle, Charles (Rebecca) Grimaldi and Edward (Kimberly) Grimaldi; dearest brother of...
Rita M. Jostes
Apr 24, 2014
RITA M. JOSTES (O'BRIEN) Age 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at home. She was born in Chicago on July 24th, 1914 to Terrence and Catherine (Fogarty) O'Brien. She graduated from Mercy High School and business college. Rita married Lawrence Jostes on February 15th, 1941 in Chicago and over the years they resided in Cedar Lake, Indiana,...
Patricia Suzanne Seibert
Apr 24, 2014
Patricia Suzanne Seibert, age 87 of New Lenox formerly of Homewood passed away April 24, 2014. Loving wife of Jack Seibert; beloved mother of Tom (Carole) Seibert and John (Joy) Seibert; cherished grandmother of Jason, Jana, Christopher, Nicholas, Samuel, Emily, Joseph and Abigail; proud great grandmother of Rose, Gabriel, Violet, Gavin, Eadric, Sarah, Shane and Blake;dearest daughter of the late...
Mr. Lester J. Larson
Apr 22, 2014
Lester J. Larson Age 93, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL., passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Joliet. Beloved husband of the late Rose nee Samuelson; loving father of Lester C. (Deanie) Larson, Kenneth W. (late Peggy) Larson, Ricky C. (Sandy) Larson, Cheryl Lyn (late Geno) Fritzo and Randy J. Larson; cherished grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of 11, and...
Mr. Bernard "Bernie" Olszewski
Apr 21, 2014
Bernard F. Olszewski Bernard "Bernie" F. Olszewski, age 75 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Beloved brother of Ronald (Judith) Olszewski, Maryann (Arthur) Kieldyk, and the late James D. Olszewski; loving uncle of Jill Delie, late Alan Olszewski, and Paula Gordon; and cherished great-uncle of Monica, Drake, Molly, and Jack. Bernie was preceded in death by...
Olivia L. Kresach
Apr 19, 2014
OLIVIA L. KRESACH Age 22 of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, April 19th, 2014 at her home in Frankfort. Olivia is survived by her loving parents, Dan & Meg Kresach (Grossnickle), cherished niece of Joe (Lori) Kresach, Judy (Tom) Galligan, Reid (Cameron) Grossnickle, Suzanne Robinson, Steve (Ann) Grossnickle, Lynne (Sam Bernner) Crane, dear cousin of Caitlin, Matthew, Michael, Max, Zach and...
Warren "Newt" W. White
Apr 17, 2014
WARREN "NEWT" W. WHITE Age 80, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Warren is survived by his loving family, wife, Rita White (Wright), son, Les (Kris) White, grandchildren, Bryan (Autumn Schultz) White, Rhiannon (Tyler) Keith and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Wrey...
Hedrick E. Partee
Apr 16, 2014
Hedrick E. Partee, age 62 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago. passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Loving husband of Louise (nee Booker) Partee; beloved father of Patrick and Eric Partee; dearest brother of Fred (Louise) Thomas, Eddie (Alice) Thomas, Twella (Johnny) Banks, Michelle Partee and the late Carlos and Audry Partee and the late Rosie Banks; proud uncle Darryl (Phaylor)Thomas;...
Mr. Tally G. Giacone
Apr 13, 2014
Tally Giacone Tally George Giacone, age 88, resident of New Lenox, IL passed away on April 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Angeline (Angie) nee Sbarra. Loving father of Natalie (Michael) Lenz. Proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Christopher, Steven and Matthew. Devoted son born in Chicago, Illinois to his late parents Baldasso (Ben) Giacone and Grazia (Grace) Fazio. Also survived by his...
Darrel E. Gillispie, Sr.
Apr 12, 2014
DARREL E. GILLISPIE, SR. Age 73, of Streator, formerly of the Lockport area passed away on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Streator. Darrel is survived by his loving family, children, Darrel (Sharon) Gillispie, Jr., Debbie (Gustavo) Alegre, Tina Lechuga, David Gillispie, Donna Gillispie, siblings, Olive Smith, Calvin Gillispie, grandchildren, Tyler Gillispie, Christina Lechuga, Matthew (Samantha) Wooton,...
Annie Lou Hurd
Apr 12, 2014
Annie Lou Hurd, age 66 of Thawville IL formerly of Oak Lawn, Mokena and Chicago passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Loving wife of Claude Hurd, beloved mother of Tina (Paul) Stefanich, James Hurd and June (Steven) Suarez, dearest sister of Ray Potter, Chuck (Lil) Potter and Curtis Potter; cherished grandmother of Brittany, Travis, Timothy, Steven and Alysen; proud great...
Jo Ann Herrick
Apr 12, 2014
Jo Ann Herrick, age 66 of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills passed away Saturday April 12, 2014, Loving wife of Robert Herrick; beloved mother of Edward Hoffman, Suzanne Hoffman and the late Todd Hoffman; dearest step mother of Elizabeth, David, Arthur, Deborah, Ann and Cynthia; fond sister of Susan Mentley; cherished grandmother of 3; proud step grandmother of 27...
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