Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Louise C. Johnson

Louise C. Johnson

Mar 1, 2012

Louise C. Johnson (nee Peterson) 76, of New Lenox, passed away March 1, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago, to the late Algot and Irene (nee Mann) Peterson, living in New Lenox most of her life. Married Eugene Johnson of Lockport in November 1954, they have four children; Alan (Lisa), Marcia Myers (Ed Shubert), Connie (Ron)...

William P. Hamm

William P. Hamm

Feb 29, 2012

William passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. William was a resident of Elwood, Illinois.

Mr. Aloysius Al Sefcik

Mr. Aloysius Al Sefcik

Feb 29, 2012

Aloysius "AL" Sefcik Age 81, resident Joliet, IL. passed away on February 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Therese nee Garavaglia; devoted father of: Stephen (Janet) Sefcik, Michael (Judy) Sefcik, and David (Renee) Sefcik, cherished grandfather of: Michael, Aimee, Marc, Scott, Eric, Casey, Kylie, and Matthew and great-grandfather of: Halee, Connor, Justice, Melina, and Vanessa. He was preceded in death by...

Alice I. Peterson

Alice I. Peterson

Feb 27, 2012

Alice I. Peterson (nee Keyes), age 87 of Frankfort formerly of Romeoville, Tinley Park and Orland Park, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. Loving mother of Diane (Dale) Frederick and Daniel (Kathy) Schell; beloved sister of Leona (late Robert) Peterson, Joan (late Everett) Jacobsen and Edward (Roberta) Keyes; dearest grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 7, great great grandmother...

Marie I. Macnutt

Marie I. Macnutt

Feb 26, 2012

Marie I. MacNutt, 97, died peacefully on February 26, 2012 at St. James Manor in Crete, Illinois. She was born on June 8, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Nettie (Neidhardt) and Albert Isherwood. She attended the University of Illinois and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Marie married John W. Van Tuin...

Daniel Allen Ripperden

Daniel Allen Ripperden

Feb 26, 2012

DANIEL ALLEN RIPPERDEN Age 25 of Joliet, passed away, Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Daniel is survived by his loving family, parents, Robert Allen (Michelle) Ripperden, Donna (Marc) Davis (nee Green), fiancée Patty Loeber, grandparents, Bob Ripperden, Joan Prazak, siblings, Eric King, Kellie King, Stephen King, Patrick King, Sean King, Paige Davis,...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Richardson

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Richardson

Feb 25, 2012

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Richardson (nee Kranz) 86 late of Orland Park, formerly of Oak Lawn. Passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Palos Community Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI to the late Harry and Alberta (nee Grove) Kranz. Beloved wife of the late George B. Richardson; loving mother of Sharon (John) Sullivan, Linda (Michael) O'Dowd, Darlene (Larry) Thorson, Betsy (Jim)...

Georgia M. Greenwald

Georgia M. Greenwald

Feb 21, 2012

Georgia M. Greenwald (nee Bruning), age 84 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Loving wife of Edwin G. Greenwald; beloved mother of Deborah (George) Laskowski, and Edwin A. Greenwald; dearest sister of Thomas (Maureen) Kellogg, Burt (Marie) Kellogg, Donald Kellogg, Peter Kellogg and Martha (Art) Hey; cherished grandmother of Lynda (Christopher) Baran and Bryson...

Earl P. Kelm

Earl P. Kelm

Feb 20, 2012

EARL P. KELM Age 98 of Lemont, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2012 at Lemont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lemont. Earl was preceded in death by his parents August & Alvina Kelm (nee Schrader), siblings, Dora Zarn, Ralph Kelm, Albert Kelm, Elmer Kelm, Gladys Blasing-Huwaldt and Thelma Kelm. Earl was a life long member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church...

Shelley C. Volling

Shelley C. Volling

Feb 20, 2012

SHELLEY C. VOLLING Age 41 of Joliet, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Shelley is survived by her loving family, children, Amanda (Sara Stephens) Volling, Brandon Anderson, mother, Josephine (James) Chandler (nee Sexton), sister, Kimberly (Jeff) Christoffersen, grandchildren, Hailie Young, Joshua Young, nephews, Arthur Christoffersen, Nicholas Christoffersen, Zachary Christoffersen, many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,...

Constance Margaret Kammer

Constance Margaret Kammer

Feb 19, 2012

Constance Margaret Kammer (nee Muth) 86, passed away February 19, 2012 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL. Survived by her loving family; children, Barbara Anne (John) Orlet, Cynthia Margaret (Greg) Simpson and Edward A. Kammer III; grandchildren Cameron, Austin, Caleb and Greer Simpson, and Christian, Michael and Matthew Orlet; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Mary Jo Swafford

Mrs. Mary Jo Swafford

Feb 18, 2012

Mary Jo Swafford nee Kratochwill Age 63, born in Richland Center, WI to the late Paul and late Catherine Kratochwill, and current resident of New Lenox, IL. Passed away on February 18, 2012. Beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of: Roxanne (Brian) Sullivan and Laura (Craig) Stoltz; cherished grandmother of: Bridget Sullivan, Ashley Stoltz, Abby Sullivan, Jake Stoltz, and Jack...

Alan Jacob "Aj" Brach

Alan Jacob "Aj" Brach

Feb 18, 2012

Alan Jacob "AJ" Brach, age 30 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Loving son of Alan and Lori Brach; beloved brother of Adam Brach, April (fiancé Mike Klichowski) Brach and Amber Brach; fond nephew of Kenneth (Virginia) Brach, Ann Marie (Dave) Bowker and Celeste (Mike) Hoffman; cherished boyfriend of Marisa Thomas and many cousins. He was...

Catherine M. Eaton

Catherine M. Eaton

Feb 17, 2012

Catherine M. Eaton (nee Culik/McGroarty) Age 78, a lifetime resident of Lockport passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Beloved mother of John (Cindy) Eaton and Kathleen Tucci both of Lockport; dearest sister of Mike (Sue) McGroarty of Normal IL; proud Memaw and Mimi of Josh (Colleen) Eaton, Jeremy (Robyn) Eaton, Jacob (Courtney)...

Margaret M. "Dolly" Blazo

Margaret M. "Dolly" Blazo

Feb 16, 2012

MARGARET M. BLAZO "DOLLY" Age 65, of Palos Park, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Margaret is survived by her loving family, sister, Bernadette Higgason, niece and nephew, Richard (Maria) Higgason, Kimberly Hendrick, great nieces, Chloe, Madeline, Emily and many cousins. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Cecilia Blazo...

James A. Flynn,  Jr.

James A. Flynn, Jr.

Feb 16, 2012

James A. Flynn Jr. Age 56, a lifetime resident of Lockport passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Howard); dearest son of Eleanor (nee Fang) and the late James A. Flynn, Sr.; loving father of Kelly Flynn, James A. (fiancée Amanda Grunauer) Flynn III and Kara Flynn; dear grandfather of Ashley and...

Madonna Marie Schoppe

Madonna Marie Schoppe

Feb 15, 2012

Madonna Marie Schoppe (nee Piazza) Age 57, a lifetime resident of the Lockport/Joliet area passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Fred Schoppe; dearest daughter of Noreen Piazza (nee McCarthy) and the late Peter Piazza; loving mother of Kevin (Tunisia) Hopkins, Shauna Vogt, Joshua Vogt, Zachary (Ashley) Vogt and Casey Vogt; dear...

D.C. Epperson

D.C. Epperson

Feb 15, 2012

D.C. Epperson, age 90 of Frankfort formerly of Midlothian, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany. Beloved husband of the late Lois M. Epperson; loving father of Peggy (David) Farris, George "Bo" (Sheila) Epperson, Vickey (Phillip) Estrada and Paula (Terry) Burns; fond brother of George (Christine) Epperson; cherished grandfather of 7 and proud...

Lois L. Andersen

Lois L. Andersen

Feb 13, 2012

Lois L. was born on September 14, 1927 and passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Lois L. was a resident of Wilmington, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Karen M. Dowhamyla

Karen M. Dowhamyla

Feb 12, 2012

Karen M. Dowhamyla (nee Chinderle) 60, at rest Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Survived by her loving husband Karel Dowhamyla of 32 years and devoted and loving son John Dowhamyla; sisters Cecile (Randal) Brown, Susan (late Edward) Granville; a brother Jacob (Clair) Chinderle III; sister-in-law Sharon (late Ronald) Chinderle; father Jacob A. Chinderle Jr.;...

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