Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

David P. Costa

David P. Costa

Aug 12, 2012

David P. Costa 61, of Orland Park, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Evergreen Park to Anna Mae (nee Rowe) and the late John Costa. Beloved husband of Nadine (nee Alles), Loving father of Shannon (Steve) Mejdrich, Dear grandfather of Brooke and Corryn Mejdrich, brother of Jack Costa, Art Costa and Rosemary...

Myril D. Lattz

Myril D. Lattz

Aug 12, 2012

Myril D. Lattz 74, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home. Born February 5, 1938 in Crete, IL to the late Clarence and Emma (Mumm) Lattz. Preceded in death by his parents, 12 aunts and uncles. Survived by his loving wife Carole (Miazga), son John and wife Linda and their children Dylan and Alyssa, and...

John C. Watkiss

John C. Watkiss

Aug 12, 2012

JOHN C. WATKISS Age 70, of New Lenox, formerly of Mokena, passed away Sunday, August 12th, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. John is survived by his family, children, Jeremy Watkiss, John Watkiss, dear friend, Edith Small, sister, Mary Ann Connor, grandchildren, Amanda Watkiss, Jeremy Watkiss and two great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by...

Rose Marie Glowiak

Rose Marie Glowiak

Aug 12, 2012

Rose Marie Glowiak April 28,1927 - August 12, 2012 Rose Marie Glowiak (nee Smith), 84, late of Tamarac Florida, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away Sunday August 12, 2012 at her home in Tamarac. Loving mother of Linda(Jasper) Pullen, Matthew(Nancy) Glowiak, Rick (Judy) Glowiak and David (Sherry) Glowiak. Beloved grandmother of Julieann(John) O'Malley, Libby(Sean) Johnston, Matthew Glowiak, Amanda Glowiak, Thomas...

Harlow T. Cagwin

Harlow T. Cagwin

Aug 10, 2012

HARLOW THOMAS CAGWIN Born August 16, 1922 to Elvis and Alta Cagwin in Lockport Township. Survived by his wife Alma Jean Cagwin (Berglund), siblings, Edna Cagwin, Hazel Aschenbrenner, Shirley (Lewis) Barr, Robert (Judy) Cagwin, Sandra (Don) Carey, many nieces and nephews, special friends, Vaughn & Julie Borcher and family. Harlow was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings,...

Mr. Charles Chuck Dzarnowski

Mr. Charles Chuck Dzarnowski

Aug 10, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Dzarnowski Age 75, of Shorewood, previously of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Loving husband of Lorraine nee Kelly; loving father of John (Monica), Matt (Julie), and Joel (Lisa); cherished grandfather of Jake, Rachel, Haley, Hannah, and Kyle; dear brother of Kenneth (Patricia), Pat (Albert) Gasperini, Veronica (Wayne) Wright, and...

Deborah A. Barnhart

Deborah A. Barnhart

Aug 10, 2012

Deborah A. Barnhart (nee Burgess) 54, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet, living in the New Lenox area most of her life. Beloved wife of Ted J. Barnhart; Loving mother of David L. Barnhart, Amanda (Tony) Richards and Derek Barnhart; Dear grandmother of Connor and Charlotte Richards, and...

Ms. Ann Napolillo

Ms. Ann Napolillo

Aug 10, 2012

Ann was born on November 24, 1932 and passed away on August 10, 2012. Ann was a resident of Mokena, Illinois

Sean D. Mcginn

Sean D. Mcginn

Aug 10, 2012

SEAN D. McGINN Age 39, of Lockport passed away Friday, August 10th, 2012 in Joliet. Sean is survived by his loving family; devoted father of Connor Bjerke, Parker Jeans, Blake McGinn, parents, Janet (Gary) Anderson, Rodger (Judy) McGinn, siblings, Michael McGinn, Kate Luers, Chris McGinn, Jeff McGinn, Kelly Weis, Michele Bouvier, Nicolle Hicks, Michael Bouvier, Casandra Halliar, Adrienne Longnecker, Selena...

Leonard G. Peterson,  Jr.

Leonard G. Peterson, Jr.

Aug 9, 2012

Leonard G. Peterson Jr. Age 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Loving husband of Carol J. Peterson; beloved father of Laurie (Raymond) Shimonis, Karen (Barry) Holt, dearest step father of Kathryn Ricker and Karen (John) Heidemann; proud grandfather of Adam and Megan Holt, Michael and Kristen Shimonis, Sarah Nolte, Rachel Weber...

Valeria T. Kasarskis

Valeria T. Kasarskis

Aug 8, 2012

Valeria T. Kasarskis (nee Krauchunas) Age 91,a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Loving wife of Edward Kasarskis Sr.; beloved mother of Edward Jr.(Mary), Kathy (Terry Utz),Rita (Shamsher) Singh, Robert (Marian Graff) ; proud grandmother of Andrew, Peter, Larisa and Irina; cherished great grandmother of Nikola and Lars. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mr. Ronald D. Pemble,  Sr.

Mr. Ronald D. Pemble, Sr.

Aug 7, 2012

Pemble, Sr. Ronald D. Age 71, of Joliet, was born April 28, 1941 and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Ron Pemble Jr. (Susan) of Romeoville; Rick Pemble (Jean) of Omaha, NE; Michael Pemble (Patty) of Joliet; Nicholas Pemble (Kelly) of Ft. Worth,...

Kevin Charles Kaler

Kevin Charles Kaler

Aug 6, 2012

Kevin was born on November 20, 1990 and passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. Kevin was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.

Karen May Kjelstrom

Karen May Kjelstrom

Aug 6, 2012

Karen May Kjelstrom (nee Pfeifer) Age 67, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. Loving wife of Paul Kjelstrom; beloved mother of Kristin (Bob) Nelson and Allison (Craig) Bertsche; proud Mimi of Olivia and Sydney Nelson and Meredith and Caroline Bertsche, also many nieces, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin...

Mr. Lyle E. Genens

Mr. Lyle E. Genens

Aug 4, 2012

Lyle E. Genens Age 83, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Malvin nee Kasputis; loving brother of Shirley (Wallace) Mohr and brother-in-law of Francine (Charles) Fuhrer; dear uncle of Larry (Joni) Mohr, David Mohr, and Celia Fuhrer; also survived by many dear friends. Lyle was an Army Veteran, where he was a member of the...

Mr. Frank N. Guiffra,  Jr.

Mr. Frank N. Guiffra, Jr.

Aug 3, 2012

Frank N. Guiffra Jr. Age 83, of Lynwood, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Joan nee Reilly; loving father of Hilary (Brian) Reyna and Rose (Don Myers) Guiffra; cherished grandfather of Jeremy Kingery, Tricia Yeo, Billy Yeo, Josh Smith, Zachary Carroll, and Shelby Carroll; dear brother of Josephine (late Ed) Kirkwood and Russell (late...

Penny Sue Horney

Penny Sue Horney

Aug 2, 2012

Penny Sue Horney, age 54, of Crete, formerly of Dolton, received her angel wings on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She is survived by her devoted mother Marion, brothers and sister Jim (Marge) of Beecher, Joel Thomas (Mary) of Homewood, Ned (Doreen) of Lexington, Ray (Debbie) of Macomb, Gene (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Carol (JR) Kaufmann of Watseka, and Paul (Tammy)...

Charles S. Coke

Charles S. Coke

Jul 30, 2012

Charles S. Coke Age 84, of Mokena formerly of New Lenox and Posen, born and raised in Brookhaven Mississippi, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Kathryn "Louise" Coke (nee Hampton); beloved daughters Cynthia (Al) Stein and Denise (Harold) Towry; Cherished grandchildren Luke and April Towry and Adam Hite; fond great grandchildren Drew...

Mr. Cornelius Neal Boomsma

Mr. Cornelius Neal Boomsma

Jul 30, 2012

Cornelius "Neal" N. Boomsma Age 80, of New Lenox, previously of South Holland, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 30, 2012. Beloved husband of Margo nee Olson; loving father of Diana Jansma, Nicholas Boomsma, and the late Laura Boomsma; cherished grandfather of 3; dear brother of Kenneth and Robert Boomsma and Marletta Frantal. He was preceded in death by his...

Peter Louis Shaeffer

Peter Louis Shaeffer

Jul 30, 2012

PETER LOUIS SHAEFFER Peter Louis Shaeffer was born January 27, 1950 in Madison WI. He died peacefully at home after a long illness on July 30, 2012. Peter earned his bachelor's degree from Lewis University in Aviation Studies. He continued his studies toward his master's degree in Criminal/Social Justice. Peter was a pilot and flight engineer. In Saudi Arabia he...

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