Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. James F. Mcdonnell

Mr. James F. Mcdonnell

Oct 26, 2012

James F. McDonnell Age 85, of Matteson, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ruhla nee Granberg; loving father of: James P. (Janet) McDonnell, Eileen A. (Gary) Holiner, Mary T. (Rick) Holiner, Margaret M. (Barry) Secor, Kathleen M. (Jimmie) Yates, and William J. (Kimberly) McDonnell; cherished grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 4. He was...

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer

Oct 24, 2012

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer 76, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born in Chicago to the late Dr. Everett A. and Alice (nee Nielsen) Grimmer, living in the New Lenox area for the past 30 years. Survived by his loving family; his wife Frances V. (nee Haley); children, Scott (Linda), Guy (Michele), and Wendy Grimmer;...

Edward V. Heinisch

Edward V. Heinisch

Oct 21, 2012

EDWARD V. HEINISCH Age 85, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at Senior Star Living in Romeoville. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Lois Heinisch (nee Reding), children, Barb (Bill) Schuld, Lindy Maree, Ed (Annette) Heinisch, Joe (Donita) Heinisch, grandchildren, Kelly (Jim) Thompson, Jeanne (Bill) Pritchard, Amy Allen, Julie (Kyle) Edwards, Kim (Adam) Edison, Billy (Diane)...

Raymond E. Pesavento

Raymond E. Pesavento

Oct 21, 2012

RAYMOND E. PESAVENTO Age 87, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at his home in Lockport. Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Pesavento (nee Corbley), children, Lorray "Cookie" (Ellis) Whitten, Steve Pesavento, Mike Pesavento, Richie Pesavento, Jim (Mary) Pesavento, David (Tonette) Pesavento, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded...

Mr. Petronilo Peter Aldeza

Mr. Petronilo Peter Aldeza

Oct 21, 2012

Petronilo "Peter" Aldeza Age 50, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Hazel Crest. Beloved husband of Carminda nee Bautista; loving father of Christine (Jeff Krogmann) Aldeza and Brian Aldeza; dear brother of David Jr., (Amparo) Aldeza, and Sionie (late Ruben) Sales. Peter was preceded in death by his parents: David Sr., and Natalia Aldeza. Peter...

William S. Rinker

William S. Rinker

Oct 17, 2012

William S. Rinker 64 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving family; his wife Donna (nee DeVos); children, Brandon (Karen) and Marta (Troy) Davis; grandchildren, Lorelai and Sydney Rinker, and Jordan, Peyton, Sienna, Reagan and Katelynn Davis; sisters, Martha (Jim) Fraser and Sarah (Bob) Vodnik; mother-in-law Lois (the...

Dixie E. Anderson

Dixie E. Anderson

Oct 17, 2012

DIXIE E. ANDERSON (HANRATH) Age 72, of Lemont, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2012 at her home in Lemont, IL. Dixie is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Anderson, children, Laura (Chris) Kachiroubas, Bill (Lori) Anderson, Paul (Selese) Anderson, sisters, Leanore Rankin, Lorelei Danuser, grandchildren, Aimee, Alexander, Chandler, Tess, Natalie and Ryan. Dixie was preceded in death by her...

Ruth Bonse

Ruth Bonse

Oct 17, 2012

Ruth Lorraine Bonse (nee Martin) Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012, beloved wife of Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, loving mother of Jeff (Karen) Bonse and Lynn Bonse, dear sister of the late George (Betty) Martin, Harold (Peggy) Martin and Norman (Beverly) Martin, godmother of Judy Martin Ficke and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will...

Dr. Edward A. Karns

Dr. Edward A. Karns

Oct 14, 2012

Dr. Edward A. Karns Age 78, of Mokena, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Beloved Husband of Judith A. (nee Radeloff); Loving Father of Edward A. "Ted" (Julie) Karns, Jr. and Andrew D. (Renee) Karns; Dear Grandpa and Papa of Andrew, Emily and Krystal Karns; numerous other family and friends...

Patricia Ann Hub

Patricia Ann Hub

Oct 14, 2012

Patricia Ann Hub (nee Florek) Age 75, of Mokena, formerly of Chicago Heights and Crete passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2012. Patricia is survived by her loving family, children Ronald Hub, Sue (Randy) Krause and Robert (Angie) Hub; grandchildren Matthew, Bradley, Nicholas and Melissa Hub and Robert and Ryan Krause and 7 great grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by...

John "Jack" W. Scanlan

John "Jack" W. Scanlan

Oct 14, 2012

JOHN "JACK" W. SCANLAN (WITH FLAG) Age 83, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. John is survived by his loving family, wife of 61 years Harriet Scanlan (Bradley), children, Lynn (Bob) Grotz, Patricia May, Kelly (Michael) Molinari, grandchildren, Kelly Lynn, John, Michael, Philip, Danny, Erica and numerous nieces and nephews. John...

Mr. William Frank Lohmann

Mr. William Frank Lohmann

Oct 14, 2012

William Frank Lohmann Age 67, of New Lenox for 40 years, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Deloris J. nee Wright; loving father of Mark (Jeanine), and Joe (Cynda); cherished grandfather of Matthew, Thomas, Chase, Brett, and Brynna Lohmann; dear brother of Peter (Jackie) Lohmann and Pat (late Mary) Lohmann; also survived by...

Mrs. Marilyn B Beck

Mrs. Marilyn B Beck

Oct 12, 2012

Marilyn B. Beck nee Ryan Age 74, of Orland Park, IL and Scottsdale, AZ; passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of 47 years to the late Charles J. Beck; beloved mother of: Michael (Laura) Beck, Charles Beck, late Thomas Beck, and Erin Beck; cherished...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson

Oct 12, 2012

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson (nee Carvelli) Age 72 of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012. Loving mother of John (Amy) Higginson and beloved daughter of John and Ann (nee Topa) Carvelli. Caregiver to her cherished poodle, Ebony. Jackie was a hostess at Aurelio's restaurant in Frankfort and was the General Manager of Gino's Steakhouse in...

Helen C. Childs

Helen C. Childs

Oct 10, 2012

Helen C. Childs (nee Voto) 92, of Joliet born in Clinton Indiana and formerly of Matteson, Country Club Hills and Chicago Roseland area, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Loving wife of the late Robert Childs; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Helen (nee Hosa) Voto; dearest mother of Michael (Debbie) Childs Sr., Linda (Brian) Murphy and Diana...

Mona Elizabeth Costello

Mona Elizabeth Costello

Oct 9, 2012

Costello, Mona Elizabeth (nee Boone) Mona Boone Costello died October 9, 2012. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 23, 1952 to George and Joyce (Closson) Boone. She grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from Bloomfield Hills/Andover High School in 1970, and subsequently attending Central Michigan University. She enlisted in the United States Army in April, 1974, and...

Guy M. Arcaris

Guy M. Arcaris

Oct 9, 2012

Guy M. Arcaris Age 91, of Tinley Park formerly of Homewood and Chicago Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Loving husband of the late Marie Arcaris; beloved father of Karen (Ken) Bartels; dearest grandfather of Douglas (Theresa) Bartels and the late Neil Bartels; proud great grandfather of Connor and Allison; cherished son of the late Michael and Madeline...

Dorothy A. Meyer

Dorothy A. Meyer

Oct 4, 2012

Dorothy A. Meyer(nee McCarty) Age 83, of Mokena formerly of Chicago and the South Suburban area, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Loving wife of the late Arthur Meyer; beloved mother of William (Sandra) Meyer, Colleen (Late Dennis) Podmolik, Judy (Chuck) Smith and Donna (Ed) Mulvihill; dearest daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (nee Tranpke) McCarty; cherished sister...

Winifred M. Nagy

Winifred M. Nagy

Oct 4, 2012

Winifred M. Nagy (nee Dannenhold) 92 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago to the late Charles and Bertha (nee Holtz) Dannenhold. Survived by her loving family; daughter Judith (Kenneth) Manthei, step-daughter Delores Morris, step-son Jack (Nance) Nagy; three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband...

Mr. Samuel G. Egbert,  Sr.

Mr. Samuel G. Egbert, Sr.

Oct 3, 2012

Samuel G. Egbert Sr. Age 55, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Beloved father of Jami (Brian) Kantor, Sam Jr. Egbert, and Ryan Grooms; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Ian, Riley, and Trevor Kantor, and Cameron Grooms; dear brother of Brady Jensen and Vern Blume. Sam enjoyed the outdoors, and was...