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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Sue A. Steeves
Aug 13, 2023
SUE A. STEEVES
(UNGER)
Age 88, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
Sue is survived by her loving family, children, Guy (Susie) Steeves, Shelly (Joseph) Clayton, Cara (Tony) Baffo, Doug (Alicia) Steeves, brother, Tom (Karen) Unger and 11 grandchildren.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Steeves.
Sue was a member of Peace Community...
Altha Manns
Aug 13, 2023
Altha Manns, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Altha is survived by her beloved children, Daniel (Candace) Manns, and Patti Manns; grandchildren, Robert and Michael Manns; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Logan, and Camden Manns; siblings, Doris, Bruce and Floris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Manns;...
Thomas J. Beckstrom
Aug 12, 2023
Thomas J. Beckstrom
Age 67 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Country Club Hills, IL passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Heartis of Orland Park, IL surrounded by family. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Howard J. and Margaret E. (nee McNamara) Beckstrom. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Piecuch) Beckstrom; loving father of Angela (John) Groenewold and Jon...
Sonny Pascarella
Aug 12, 2023
SONNY PASCARELLA
Age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Sonny is survived by his loving family, wife, Debbie Pascarella (Kulak), children, Allyson (Simon Litkowiec) Pascarella, Michael Pascarella, siblings, Mark (Debbie) Pascarella, Tracy (Juan) Bocanegra and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Joan Pascarella (Hamann).
Sonny retired from Nicor...
Theresa L. Kukosh
Aug 12, 2023
Theresa L. Kukosh, 88, of Park Forest, entered into God’s kingdom on August 12, 2023. She was born September 18, 1934, to Marie and Nathaniel Whynott.
Theresa, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was predeceased by her late husband, Ronald L. Kukosh and survived by her daughter, Christine (George) Graniczny; son, Ronald (Bev) Kukosh; daughter, Sharon...
Philip M. Bauer
Aug 9, 2023
Philip M. Bauer
Age 70 of Elwood, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 09, 2023. Phil was born in Dixon, IL to the late Roger and Mary Margaret (nee Morrissey) Bauer. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Garrett) Bauer of 49 years; loving father of Eric (Heather) Bauer, Kyle (Jennifer) Bauer, and Laura (Justin) Walsh; cherished Papa of Rylee...
Robert P. Anderson
Aug 9, 2023
Robert P. Anderson
Age 58 of New Lenox passed away August 9, 2023, at home, after a courageous, yearlong battle with Glioblastoma. Bob was born in East Hazel Crest, IL to the late William and Kathleen (nee Grzan) Anderson. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Slomski) Anderson; loving father of Alyssa Anderson and stepfather of John Singleton Jr.; dear brother of Kathleen...
Sara M Uthe-Strache
Aug 5, 2023
Sara Uthe-Strache 55, of New Lenox was born in Joliet, IL to Raymond and Norma (nee Witte) Uthe and passed away August 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Scott Strache. Loving mother of Brett, Chad, Erin and Grace Strache; dear sister of Dale (Carrie Dykstra) Uthe, and beloved aunt of Scott, Andrew, and Mathew Uthe. Sara graduated from Illinois State in...
Arlene Ann Budz
Aug 5, 2023
ARLENE ANN BUDZ
Age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.
Arlene is survived by her loving family, cousins, Andrew (Peggy) Szmagalski, Suellen (Richard) Gomulka and Sheila (Marty) Saele.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Helen Budz (Janukowicz).
All services and interment will be private.
For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.
Janice L. Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Janice L. Smith (nee Eppenstein) 78, of Frankfort IL. was born in Chicago to the late William and Virginia Eppenstein and passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Beloved wife of Lonnie Smith Sr, loving mother of Lainie (David) Hippleheuser, Beth (John) Ward, Lonnie (Caroline) Smith Jr.; Proud grandmother of Nathaniel Hippleheuser, Eric Hippleheuser, Jonathan Ward, Joshua...
Virginia M. Engelhardt
Aug 3, 2023
Virginia M. Engelhardt was born in Brownsville Texas to the late Raphael and Juanita (nee Sanchez) Duran and passed away August 3, 2023. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Bruce Engelhardt; loving mother of Diana (Scott) Pavey, Rich (Tammy) Engelhardt, and Denise Engelhardt; cherished grandmother of Anna (Dwayne) Griffin, Steven Mendez, the late Crystal Miles, the late Amanda...
Gary T. Essig
Aug 2, 2023
Gary Essig — a Chicagoland native, retired computer programmer, and lover of road trips — died Aug. 2, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 70.
Gary Todd Essig was born on March 6, 1953, to Calvaine and Evelyn Mae Danhoff Essig and was raised in Homewood, Illinois with his five siblings. Gary cared deeply for his family; a frequent...
Barbara A. Janda
Aug 1, 2023
Barbara A. Janda, age 82, passed away at home on Monday, August 1, 2023 with her family by her side.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Martin Repp; children, Coreen (Kevin) Grace, Ronald Olszewski, and Jennifer Gilbert; siblings, Cindy, Wally, Doreen, and Gregory; her 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close dear friends.
She...
Paula J. Wallrich
Jul 31, 2023
Paula J. Wallrich, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 31, 2023 at home.
Paula is survived by her loving husband Clay Hosh; children, Cambria (Michael Giovenco) Wallrich, and Amelia Wallrich; cherished grandson Owen Giovenco; siblings, Gail (John) Sturm and Michael (Paula Jean) Wallrich; and her beloved nieces and nephews, Leslie Darcy, Lauren Sturm, Lindsey Gabrione, Matthew Wallrich, William Wallrich,...
Verda "Sis" Schultz
Jul 31, 2023
Verda “Sis” Schultz (née White), age 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Sis is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Donald Schultz; children, Rita (Bob) Young, Pam (Steve) Aumueller, Kimberly (Mark) Blain, Jane (Bill) Gavin, Joyce (Mark) Homerding, and Damen Schultz; her 20 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Verden White;...
Kenneth J Spuehler
Jul 30, 2023
Kenneth J. Spuehler, age 77, longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Linda Spuehler(nee Laycoax), for 58 years; loving father of Kimberly (Kurt) Hartman and Lisa Dietz; proud papa of Alyssa Dietz, Jessica Dietz, Katrina Hartman and Kara Hartman; great-papa of Laelynn Dietz; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. A...
Diane Petronio
Jul 30, 2023
Diane Petronio (nee Rademacher)
Age 74, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Diane was born January 28, 1949, in Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Mary June (Nugent) Rademacher. She was also predeceased by her brother Donald Rademacher and brother-in-law Mario Corradino.
She is survived by her husband...
Angela Fredericks
Jul 26, 2023
Angela Fredericks, (nee Mundo), age 77, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Porter Place in Tinley Park, Illinois with Lightways Hospice services.
Angela was born in Alessandria Del Carretto, Italy on October 12, 1945, daughter to the late Frank & late Catarina (Napoli) Mundo. Angela journeyed to America on May 15, 1956, where she touched...
Daniel Mcguire
Jul 26, 2023
Daniel McGuire, age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Daniel is survived by his beloved wife Susan (nee Smego) McGuire; children, Erin (Eli Cadenhead) McGuire, and Patrick (Cindy) McGuire; sister Karen McGuire; grandson, Connor; brother-in-law, Alan Arnstrom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Margaret...
Frank S. Groboski
Jul 25, 2023
Frank S. “Skip” Groboski
Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Skip was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Skorski) Groboski. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kathy” (nee Wachholz); loving father of Scott (Joelle) Groboski; cherished grandfather of Nolan Groboski; dear brother of Robert (Debbie) Groboski...
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