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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ruth L. Timms

Ruth L. Timms

Nov 8, 2011

RUTH L. TIMMS (PLETZ) Ruth L. Timms, age 89 of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Ruth is survived by her loving family, children, Shirley Sorenson, Robert Timms, Patricia Timms, grandchildren, Melissa Byrd, Rebekah (Joshua) Cole, great grandhchildren, Mallory Byrd and Jed Byrd. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John &...

Charlotte M. Paddock

Charlotte M. Paddock

Nov 6, 2011

CHARLOTTE M. PADDOCK (RIDER) Age 74, of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Charlotte is survived by her loving family, children, Cynthia (Jerry) Doty, Michael Paddock, sister, Beverly Ferguson, grandchildren, Brett Paddock, Faith Paddock, Nicole (William) Hanahan and great grandchild William Hanahan. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, R....

Augustine "Gus" J. Nilles

Augustine "Gus" J. Nilles

Nov 6, 2011

AUGUSTINE "GUS" J. NILLES Age 87, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. Augustine is survived by his loving family, children, Chuck (Sharon Sweeney) Nilles, Tim Nilles, Mary (Kevin) Nemetz, Jeanne (J. Barrett) Long, grandchildren, Patrick Nemetz, Maggie C. Long, Graham Nilles, nephew, Chuck Landon and niece Denise Mongeau. Augustine was preceded...

Charles Joseph Gura,  Jr.

Charles Joseph Gura, Jr.

Nov 3, 2011

Charles Joseph Gura Jr. Age 90, lifetime of the Joliet area passed away November 3, 2011. He was a baker for Rainbo Bakery in Joliet for over 40 years retiring in 1984, a member of the Bakery and Confectionery Union, an avid Duck Hunter, Bee Keeper and a member of the Moose Lodge. Charles is survived by his loving family;...

Cairl Edward Downs

Cairl Edward Downs

Nov 1, 2011

Cairl Edward Downs Born May 3, 1944 in Batesville, AR to the late John Edward and Mary Lou (nee Palmer) Downs. Passed into Eternal Life, November 1, 2011 at home surrounded by friends and family. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Wilczak); loving father of David (Candace) Downs and Mary Ann (Jim) Moomchi; proud grandfather of Greg and Breanne Moomchi and...

Francis C. Bruno

Francis C. Bruno

Oct 31, 2011

FRANCIS C. BRUNO Age 91, of Orland Park, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2011 at Sunrise of Flossmoor in Flossmoor. Francis is survived by his loving family, children, Edward (Debra) Bruno, Robert (Mary) Bruno, Patricia (John) LaBennett, Joanne (Randy) Chuvala, siblings, Betty Evans, Delores Bruno, Danny Bruno, Albert Bruno, Mary Simmons, grandchildren, Jennifer (Craig) Bruno-Walls, Joseph (Anna) Bruno, Mike Bruno,...

Ms. Margaret Barone

Ms. Margaret Barone

Oct 25, 2011

Margaret Barone nee Capasso, 85, resident of Lockport, IL., passed away October 25, 2011 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dan Barone; loving mother of: late Donato (late Geraldine), Steven (Lisa), and Josephine Pappageorge; dear sister of: Clara Phillips and Gerald Capasso; cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 12, and great-great grandmother of 2. Margaret was preceded in...

Frank A. Tagliavia,  Sr.

Frank A. Tagliavia, Sr.

Oct 24, 2011

Frank was born on June 18, 1927 and passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. Frank was a resident of Mokena, Illinois.

Myer "Goodum" Cooper,  Jr.

Myer "Goodum" Cooper, Jr.

Oct 21, 2011

Myer "Goodum" Cooper Jr, age 58 of Manhattan passed away on October 21, 2011 He is survived by his loving wife Julie (nee Oaks) Cooper; dearest children Myer Cooper, Aaron Cooper and Laniece (Bennie) Stanley Jr., beloved grandchildren Selena and Paris Stanley; fond siblings Charlie Cooper and Patricia Ann (Calvin) King, cherished nieces Jessica, Patty Ann and Linda. Visitation will...

Mr. Dennis L. Krenzel

Mr. Dennis L. Krenzel

Oct 15, 2011

Krenzel Dennis L. Krenzel, 65, resident of Lockport, IL; passed away October 15, 2011 in Joliet, IL., after a courageous battle with Diabetes, leaving him wheelchair bound. Beloved son of Rose nee Kraft; loving husband of Marcia nee Drexler; dear father of Anthony and Angela Krenzel; cherished brother of Charles (Linda), and Duane (Debbie); and many loving nieces, nephews, and...

Mr. Robert P. Broekstra

Mr. Robert P. Broekstra

Oct 13, 2011

Robert P. Broekstra 79, resident of Mokena, IL; previously of Chicago, IL; passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Beloved husband of the late Florence nee Pulaski. Loving father of Kathy (Tom) Fik, Nancy (Larry) Keller, Debi (Tom) Hedge, Robin (Roger) Martin, Dan (Robin) Burlinski, and Patty (Ed) Lerner; cherished grandfather of 15; dear great-grandfather...

Karen L. Felger

Karen L. Felger

Oct 13, 2011

Karen L. Felger Age 55, of Manhattan formerly of Burbank, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was a Registered Nurse at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood for 20 years and at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. She is survived by her loving family, mother Helen Wirth (nee Oravetz); siblings Dan (Patti) Felger, Sharon (Ronald) Borne, John Felger and...

Robert D. O'Connor

Robert D. O'Connor

Oct 11, 2011

Robert D. O'Connor 46, late of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at his home. Loving son of Bonnie (nee Fitzlaff) and the late Joseph R. O'Connor; dear brother of Kathleen Urgo, Joseph (Lynne), Michael (Chris), William (Rhonda) and the late Tommy O'Connor; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert...

Perry T. Willmot

Perry T. Willmot

Oct 8, 2011

PERRY THOMAS WILLMOT Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at his home in New Lenox. Perry is survived by his loving family, wife, Angela Willmot (Reilly), children, Kelcey Willmot, Thomas Willmot, siblings, Donna (Tim) Moynihan, John (Joanie) Willmot, Debbie (Jim) Lyons, mother-in-law, Kathleen Reilly, brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Patty) Reilly, Kathy Reilly, Mary Jo (Tom)...

George E. Carlson

George E. Carlson

Oct 7, 2011

GEORGE E. CARLSON Age 85, of Mokena, passed away Friday, October 7th, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret Rule-Carlson (Hughes), son, William (Celia) Rule, daughter-in-law, Tracey (Ed Lesh) Carlson-Lesh, grandchildren, Ryan (Mandy) Carlson, Matthew (Gloria) Carlson, Benjamin Carlson, Robert Brodinski, Daniel Brodinski, great grandchildren, Henry Carlson and Holden Carlson. George...

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Bukovac

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Bukovac

Oct 7, 2011

Marilyn Ann Bukovac nee James, age 75, of Glenwood, IL; passed away, Friday, October 07, 2011. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Deborah (Michael) Ninkovich, and John Jr. (May); dear sister of Carol (Terry) Budds; cherished grandmother of Laura, Robert, Shannon, and Anthony; great-grandmother of Cameron, Aislynne, and Jade Ann. Fond sister in law of Anne Bukovac, Carol (Chester)...

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles

Oct 6, 2011

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles 91, late of Lockport, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2011 at his home. Born in Joliet, to the late Harlow and Gertrude (nee Bump) Jungles, and a lifelong Lockport area resident. Survived by his loving family; daughter, Donna (Jack) Ivezich; son, Don (Leanna); grandchildren, Diane (Mark) Stenson, Christine (Scott) Clavenna, Dan (Jen) Jungles and Jodi Pearson;...

Stanley J. Shimkus

Stanley J. Shimkus

Oct 5, 2011

Stanley J. Shimkus Age 77, of Crown Point Indiana formerly of Chicago, passed away October 5, 2011. A Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in the Korean Conflict and a supervisor at Kraft Foods in Chicago; loving father of Steven CFD, and Heather Shimkus, beloved grandfather of Luke and Jeremiah Dempsey, dear cousin of Aldona Cernicka and fond uncle...

Daniel V. Vietoris

Daniel V. Vietoris

Oct 4, 2011

Daniel V. Vietoris 59, late of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Morris Hospital. Dan is survived by his loving family; wife, Bonnie K. (nee Maish); daughters, Emily, Tracy (Chris) Mack, Stacy (Tim) Horsley and Marcy (Jim) Sonquist; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Jordan, Austin, Blake, Elizabeth and Giovanni; sister, Laura (Mike) Carmody; brother, Jim (JoAnn); several nieces...

Laverne Wiedeman

Laverne Wiedeman

Oct 1, 2011

Laverne Wiedeman nee Beck Age 84, resident of Thornton, IL., previously of Chicago, Dolton, and South Holland, passed away October 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Earnest E. Wiedeman. Loving mother of Thomas (Cyndi); cherished grandmother of Candy (John) Mallee, Lory (Bud) Stone, and Stephanie Wiedeman; dear great-grandmother of 5. Laverne was employed by Arbet Truck Lines for 25...

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