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Mary Jo Vargo
Sep 9, 2012
Mary Jo Vargo Passed away peacefully on September 9, 2012. Fiercely devoted daughter of Goldie (Kovesy) and Anthony Joseph Vargo and much adored niece of of John and Martha Tomaga; special cousin of Caroline (Alan) Olinger, David Tomaga, and Michael Tomaga; loving Aunt to Nathan and Michael Olinger. She was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois and lived in California...
Marcella M. Mager
Sep 9, 2012
Marcella M. Mager 86, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. Born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Walter J. and Minnie (nee Gerbig) Leamy. Survived by her loving family; her children, Linda (Michael) Silva, Robert (the late Linda) Mager and Mike (Lorrie) Mager; 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred...
Linda S. Gritsuk
Sep 6, 2012
Linda S. Gritsuk (nee Budnick) Age 58, of Crest Hill and the Joliet area passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012. Loving mother of John (Katie) Gritsuk, Michael Gritsuk and Ashley (Robert Miranda) Gritsuk; beloved daughter of Patricia Budnick (nee Luskaski) and the late Kenneth Budnick; cherished grandmother of Liam, Olivia and Gabriela; dearest sister of Michael (Lana) Budnick, Nadine Budnick...
Walter J. Pius
Sep 4, 2012
WALTER J. PIUS Walter J. Pius passed away Tuesday, September 4th, 2012. He was born in Peru, IL. He moved to Lockport when he was 3 years old and educated in the Lockport schools. Walter married his sweetheart Bessie Jean Edwards November 7th, 1941. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. John Paul Slafford at Trinity Methodist Church in Joliet. In...
Mr. Jerome Rubas A
Sep 3, 2012
Jerome A. Rubas Age 94, of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Anne nee Kimont; loving father of Rita (Carl W.) Schneider and Janet Rubas (Raman Chirakal); cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Becky and Aurelia. Jerome was preceded in death by his sons: Lawrence and Thomas Rubas....
Richard John Gilbertson
Sep 3, 2012
Richard John Gilbertson 45, of Mokena, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. Born in Chicago to Rich and Grace (nee Suddoth) Gilbertson. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Ricksecker); Loving father of Jocelyn, Lucas and Logan; Cherished brother of Catherine (Jim) Malooly and Erica Hazen; Dear son-in-law of Jerry and Betty Ricksecker; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends....
Marian Bona
Sep 3, 2012
Marian Bona (nee Yelnick) 89, late of Orland Park, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Summit, IL to the late Martin and Ann (nee Petrich) Yelnick; Beloved wife of James J. Bona; Loving mother of Barbara (the late Jim) Brown, Mark Bona, Brenda (Philip) Penansky, and Michelle (Tom) Golden; Dear grandmother of Jason Michalowicz,...
Daniel B. Johnson
Aug 29, 2012
Daniel B. Johnson Age 80, of the Mt. Greenwood area passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Loving father of Deb (late Ed) Woolever, Michael (Renee) Johnson, Daniel P. (Tracy) Johnson and Karyn (Dennis) Morrison; dearest brother of Ruth Bowen and the late Lenny Johnson; cherished grandfather of 15 and proud great grandfather of 3 and also many nieces and nephews....
Mr. Jon E. Nelson
Aug 28, 2012
Jon E. Nelson 71, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Joliet. Beloved husband of the late Dayle nee Sly; loving father of Donald (Amy) Ciesielski and cherished grandfather of Morgan Ciesielski. Jon was preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Garnette nee Pyle; and siblings: Parker and Garrett Nelson, and Margaret Crawford. He was a...
Mrs. Nan Strons
Aug 27, 2012
Nan Strons nee Escobar of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 in Chicago. Beloved wife of Bill; loving mother of Karen (Phil) Favia, Cindy (Ron) Glaser, Bill (Susie) Strons, Eric (Lisa) Strons, and James (Izabela Zieba) Strons; cherished grandmother of Marc, Luke and Alec Favia, Jake and Alyssa Glaser, Zach and Rachel Strons, and Kelly and Avery...
Jeanne M. Ford
Aug 27, 2012
Jeanne M. Ford (nee Rycraft) 67, of Winter Haven, Florida formerly of Markham, Frankfort and Oak Forest, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 in Florida. Loving wife of Ronald J. Ford, Beloved mother of Jim (Jettie) Strub, Tammy (Bill) Pochron and Carl (Kelly) Sorensen; dearest daughter of Jean and the late Allen Rycraft , fond sister of Lance (late Alice)...
James D. Mcilroy
Aug 26, 2012
James D. McIlroy Born May 24, 1939, in Chicago, he passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, at his home in Frankfort. He was best known for his wonderful sense of humor and zest for life. His true passion was spending time with his family and grandchildren. Beloved husband of 35 years, to the late H. Priscilla; loving father of Ron...
James G. Van Zeyl
Aug 26, 2012
James G. Van Zeyl 79, of Naples FL, formerly of New Lenox. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Edwards Hospital, Naperville. Born in Chicago to the late Joseph and LaVerne (nee Bennett) Van Zeyl; Loving father of Julie (Brian) Stapleton, Jeff (Janice) Van Zeyl and Susan Van Zeyl; Loving grandfather of Ashley Van Zeyl...
Joann M. Hernandez
Aug 25, 2012
JoAnn M. Hernandez (nee DuChance) 72, passed away August 25, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Born in Joliet to the late Joseph and Ann (nee Larsen) DuChance, living in New Lenox the past 47 years. Survived by her loving family; husband, Pedro Hernandez; children, Mike (Donna) Orr, Kelly (Daumont) Valentine and Teresa (Ron) Smidowicz;...
Mr. Paul L. Klyzub
Aug 19, 2012
Paul "Scotch" L. Klyzub Age 52, of Frankfort, IL passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Beloved son of Nellieann Klyzub nee Slater; loving husband of Colleen nee Kupec; cherished father of Jeremiah, William, Rebecca, and Hannah Klyzub; dear brother of Steve (Pam) Klyzub and Cheryl Durbon; brother-in-law of Pam and Karen Klyzub. Paul was preceded in death by his...
Bonnie K. Panozzo
Aug 16, 2012
BONNIE K. PANOZZO (TIERNEY) Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, August 16th, 2012 at her home in Frankfort. Bonnie is survived by her loving family, husband, Paul Panozzo, children, Scott (Ruth) Panozzo, Brian Panozzo, Michael (Lisa) Panozzo, siblings, Dian (James) Disabato, Judy Kemperman, grandchildren, Nathan, Vinny and great grandchildren Avery and Evan. Bonnie was preceded in death by her...
Evelyn R. Zielezinski
Aug 16, 2012
EVELYN R. ZIELEZINSKI (ROGOWSKI) Age 86, of Tinley Park, passed away Thursday, August 16th, 2012 at Manor Care of Palos Heights. Evelyn is survived by her loving family, son, Kevin (Cathy) Zielezinski, grandsons, Eric, Luke, Kevin and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Theodora Rogowski (Cepa), husband, Joseph Zielezinski, brothers, Steve, Stan,...
Mrs. Julie A. Dolan
Aug 14, 2012
Julie A. Dolan nee Cummins, age 45, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Beloved wife of Mike; loving mother of Erin and Jaclyn; dear sister of Mark Cummins, Matthew (Laura) Cummins, Christine (Allen) Snyder, Claudia (Craig) Cummins-Phelps, Carla (Bob) Petrick, Cathy (Mike) Muench, Constance (Kenneth) Kelly, and Carol Fellers; sister-in-law to tom (Kari) Dolan, Kathy...
Herbert R. Jackson, Jr.
Aug 12, 2012
HERBERT R. JACKSON, JR. Age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Glen Ellyn, IL surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Frankfort and Flossmoor, IL. Devoted husband for 52 years to the late Alice E. (nee Gainer) Jackson. Mr. Jackson is survived by his children, Carol (Dave) Miller, Herbert R. (Nance) Jackson, III,...
Richard J. Carlascio
Aug 12, 2012
Richard J. Carlascio 58, late of Chicago Ridge, formerly of South Holland, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late Richard and Margaret (nee Flanagan) Carlascio; Loving brother of William M. (Michelle), Daniel R., John P., Kenneth J. (Noreen), Mary P. (Mike) Schelinski and the late Maryann Carlascio; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...
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