Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

William Bill Dyer

William Bill Dyer

Dec 29, 2012

William "Bill" W. Dyer Age 24, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving family parents William and Kathy (nee Walker) Dyer; birth mother Andrea Adams; siblings Matt and Greg Dyer and Stephanie Mitchum; Aunt Karen (Paul) Kehl; Uncle Brooks (Teena Cahill) Dyer and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was a...

Donald W. Price

Donald W. Price

Dec 28, 2012

DONALD W. PRICE Age 72, of Lockport, passed away Friday, December 28th, 2012 at his home in Lockport. Donald is survived by his loving family, his wife of 51 years, Shirley Price (Giardina), children, Kari Hamilton, Koni (Dan) Whiteman, siblings, Will (Evangeline) Price, Wendell Price, Anita (Randy) Carroll, grandchildren, Heather (Al) Baras, Amanda (Keith) Hernandez, Brock Whiteman and best friend...

Chester J. Soltys

Chester J. Soltys

Dec 28, 2012

Chester J. Soltys 82, of Frankfort, passed away Dec 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his entire family. Born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Kurzeja) Soltys, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Lewandoski) of 56 years; loving father and hero of Joseph (LeAnne), Margaret (Rick) Starke, Kathleen (John) Sandmann, and Charles (Tricia). Proud Papa of Bailee...

Ms. Gladys A. Absher

Ms. Gladys A. Absher

Dec 28, 2012

Gladys A. Absher nee Lowe Age 74, passed away Friday, December 28th, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sr.; loving mother of Betty Iwen, Donna (Robert) Tonet, and Donald Jr.; cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Nell Mutter, Wanda (Edward) Mabe, Bessie Reese, and James (Judy) Lowe. Gladys was preceded in...

Edna M Mcneely

Edna M Mcneely

Dec 27, 2012

EDNA M. McNEELY (STANLEY) Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Edna is survived by her loving family, children, Charles (Ruth) McNeely, Pamela (Tom) Melcher, Joseph (Chris) McNeely, Lisa (Chester) Zurek, siblings, Nancy (Don) Fedorachak, Jackie Bushen, Robert Stanley, Glenn Stanley, grandchildren, Phil Melcher, Chuck (Leah) McNeely, Jeff Melcher,...

Eileen R. Leyerle

Eileen R. Leyerle

Dec 27, 2012

EILEEN ROSE LEYERLE (WOODCOCK) Age 90, of Joliet, passed away Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at Sunny Hill nursing home in Joliet. Eileen is survived by her loving family, brother, Edwin G. (Marvel) Woodcock, Sr. and daughter in law, Brenda Leyerle. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, George G. & Gertrude Woodcock (Mattes), husband, Troy Leyerle, son, Harold R....

Erwin G Spraul

Erwin G Spraul

Dec 24, 2012

Erwin G. Spraul 93, late of New Lenox formerly of South Holland, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Born in Chicago to the late William and Elizabeth (nee Kyp) Spraul. Survived by a sister Virginia McDonald and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Clarice (nee Banke). In lieu of flowers...

Edward Kenneth Orlich,  Jr.

Edward Kenneth Orlich, Jr.

Dec 23, 2012

Eddie Orlich Jr., age 15, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving family parents Kimberly (Sean) Lello- Sus and brother Jonathon Orlich; grandparents Chris Lello, Patricia and Brian Murphy, Karen and Jerry Sus and great grandparents Maryanne and Rod Riley; aunts Laura (Brian) Romanowski and Sara Lello; Uncle Christopher Lello and...

Ms. Cleda Olsen

Ms. Cleda Olsen

Dec 23, 2012

Cleda was born on January 15, 1923 and passed away on December 23, 2012. Cleda was a resident of New Lenox.

Ms. Florence Jean Bastic

Ms. Florence Jean Bastic

Dec 23, 2012

Florence Jean Bastic nee Halagiera, 85, former resident of Palos Heights, IL. passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bastic Sr.; loving mother of: Jim (Martha) Bastic, Bob Bastic II, Joan (Jim) Malone, Tim (Janice) Bastic, Randy (Renee) Bastic, and Janine (Jerry Fix) Bastic; cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 25; dear...

Roger S. Deporto

Roger S. Deporto

Dec 22, 2012

Roger DePorto, age 51, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 22, 2012. He is survived by his parents Wesley DePorto and Lois (Minger) DePorto, his wife Lynda (Rainwater) DePorto, and his children Christa, Kelsey, and Ryan DePorto. He owned and operated DePorto Transport, Inc., a local trucking company, for more than 25 years. He was a talented and...

Colleen Rene' Tovo

Colleen Rene' Tovo

Dec 18, 2012

Colleen was born on February 27, 1959 and passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Colleen was a resident of New Lenox, Illinois.

Millard "Ray" Ramsey

Millard "Ray" Ramsey

Dec 16, 2012

Millard "Ray" Ramsey Age 71, of Chebanse; passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 16, 2012; Loving father of Mark Ramsey; grandchildren Ashley, Stephanie, Tony, Jimmy and Tiffany; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ramsey; son Jason Ramsey; parents Virgil and Rosie Ramsey; brothers Willis, Ben, Vernon, Jim and Leonard...

Dorothy M. Sippel

Dorothy M. Sippel

Dec 16, 2012

DOROTHY M. SIPPEL (BLACKWELL) Age 91, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, December 16th, 2012 at Senior Star in Romeoville. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Patricia (Lawrence) McCure, James E. (Julie) Sippel, grandchildren, Jessica (Daniel) Alltop and James M. Sippel. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Bessie Blackwell (Edwards), and husband Martin E. Sippel....

Jacalyn M Rudd

Jacalyn M Rudd

Dec 15, 2012

Jacalyn Mary Rudd Age 16, of Homer Glen, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Beloved daughter of Bill and Michelle Rudd nee Craig-Salerno; loving sister of Jessie and Billy Rudd; cherished grand-daughter of Bill Craig, William and Trudy Rudd, and Robbie and Richard Bodem; dear niece of Megan Bodem; also survived...

Martha R. Brncick

Martha R. Brncick

Dec 15, 2012

MARTHA "MARTI" R. BRNCICK (JONIEC) Age 95, of Burbank, formerly of Roseland and South Holland, passed away Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at her home in Burbank. Martha is survived by her loving family, children, Andrew "Bud" (Robin) Brncick, Michael (Linda) Brncick, Paula (Robert) Mase, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Brncick,...

Lillian K. Hulbert

Lillian K. Hulbert

Dec 15, 2012

Lillian K. Hulbert (nee Onchak) 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was born December 11, 1928 in Joliet, IL and was a lifetime resident. Preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert (1988); a son, Danny (2009); parents Joseph and Mary (nee Balak) Onchak; two brothers, Sparky and John Onchak; two sisters Sophie and...

Mr. Norman C. Tischer

Mr. Norman C. Tischer

Dec 14, 2012

Norman C. Tischer Age 83, longtime resident of Lockport; passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn R. nee Werner; loving father of June (John) Wassenaar, Nancy (Dean) Mitchell, and Cindy (John) Daigle; dear step-father of Nancy (Larry) Novander, Dean (Nancy) Mitchell, Mark (Kathy Smith) Mitchell, David Mitchell, and Kirk Mitchell; cherished grandfather of 13...

Eric W. Anderson

Eric W. Anderson

Dec 13, 2012

Eric W. Anderson Jr. Age 77, of Frankfort formerly of Midlothian passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, December 13, 2012. He is survived by his Loving wife Janet (nee Grahn); beloved children Eric (Tracy) Anderson III, Barbara (Steve Dennis) Anderson and Linda (fiancée Jeff Snively) Hofer, dearest sister Carol (Howard) Faulk; cherished grandchildren Michael, Steve...

Della Ray Dempsey

Della Ray Dempsey

Dec 13, 2012

DELLA RAY DEMPSEY (BEAL) Age 80, of Joliet went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Della was born September 10, 1932 in Harrisburg, IL and moved to Joliet in 1953. Della is survived by her loving family, children, Marsha Dudek, Steve Dempsey, Larry (Debra) Dempsey, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,...