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Kathryn M. Day
Jun 23, 2023
Kathryn M. Day (nee Craven), was born in Pontiac to Juanita (Craven) Adduci and the late John Craven and passed away June 23, 2023.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband John G. Day, father John Craven and step father Nick Adduci; loving mother of Peggy (Phil) Jones, and John (Michelle) Day Jr; proud grandmother of Kaylee, Cabrey, Jonah, Johnny III...
Karen M. Mikula
Jun 22, 2023
Karen Mikula (nee Marich) 62, of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Chicago, IL, Karen went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Loyola University of Chicago. Her compassionate nature and strong desire to help others led her to have a successful career in hospice and continuing...
Scott M. Reiter
Jun 22, 2023
Scott Michael Reiter passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. He married Mary Beth (Devine) on Dec 28, 1974. A lifelong resident of Will County, Scott attended St Jude School New Lenox, Providence Catholic High School, University of New Brunswick (Survey Engineering) and Governors State University (Masters of Public Administration). He owned and operated two businesses: Reiter and Associates Land...
Charles W. Commerford Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
Charles W. Commerford Jr., passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife Gail (nee Baumgartner) Commerford; children, Linda (Dave) Monge, Barbara Commerford, and Chrissy (Joe) Billings; grandchildren, Michael (Samantha) Monge, David (Leah) Monge, Robert (Mallory) Monge, John (Kirsten) Billings, and Jacob Billings; his great-grandchildren, Jackson Billings, Gavin Monge, and Enzo Monge; his sister...
Lavonne L. Lichtenwalter
Jun 20, 2023
LaVonne L. Lichtenwalter 90, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in 1933 to the late George and Lillian Brandau and passed away on June 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her three brothers Edwin (Helene) Brandau, Loyd (Bernice) Brandau, and Arthur (Barbara) Brandau; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. LaVonne loved the farm life with the family Brandau Farm....
Sandra Anne Compisi
Jun 19, 2023
Sandra Anne Compisi, inspirational sister, mother, Nana, teacher, friend and earthly angel passed away on Monday, June 19 at the young age of 80. She died peacefully with her family by her side after her brave fight with cancer. While she may have departed us in the physical sense, those who knew her understand that her presence will live on...
Marilyn A. "Lynn" Echlin
Jun 19, 2023
Marilyn Ann “Lynn” Echlin (nee Laska)
Age 81, a resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Lynn was born in Chicago to the late Maryan “Mike” and Josephine (nee Gruca) Laska. Beloved wife of 58 years of the late Thomas R. Echlin; loving mother of Michael (Dianne) Echlin and Kathy (Eric) Peterson; cherished grandmother of...
Robert Edward Winter Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Robert E. Winter Sr.
Age 75 of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 19, 2023. Bob was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Marie (nee Iverson) Winter. Beloved husband of Norma Jane (nee Welborn) Winter; loving father of Robert E. Winter Jr, Constance (Randy) Schram, and Dawn...
Robert A. Davidson
Jun 17, 2023
Robert A. Davidson
Age 54 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet IL. Robert was born in Joliet to the late Janet L. (nee Bormet) and the late James F. Davidson. Loving husband of Cathleen (nee Brownell) Davidson; dear brother of Amy (Steven) Maslan and William (Melissa) Davidson; loved uncle of four nieces and two...
David J. Thompson Jr.
Jun 17, 2023
David James Thompson, Jr., 89, of Frankfort, formerly of Dolton, passed away June 17, 2023, after a long illness. Dave was born in Chicago to the late David J. and Lunetta C. Thompson, Sr. Beloved husband of Pat (Rummel) Thompson, for 65 years. Loving father of Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell, Theresa Iacovella, David James Thompson, III, Mary Ellen Organ, and Laura Thompson....
Anthony "Tony" C. Bakutis
Jun 15, 2023
Anthony “Tony” C. Bakutis, 62, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lori Bakutis nee Mansell; daughters: Isabelle Bakutis, Gabrielle (Michael) Wallace, Brittany (Eric Krzeczowski) Bakutis, Nicole (Joshua) Pinski, grandchildren: Christopher, Olivia, Noah and Daniel “Choo Choo”; brothers: Walter (Evon) Weyer, Kenneth (Sandy) Weyer, David Weyer; sisters: Cindy...
Denise M. Mcbrady
Jun 15, 2023
DENISE M. McBRADY
(MARSHALL)
Age 57, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.
Denise is survived by her loving family, children, Katelyn (fiancée Ryan Walker) McBrady, Colleen (Aaron) Redweik, Kyle (Meghan Morrissette) McBrady, parents, Butch & Karen Diewald (Masnowski), soon to be granddaughter, Eleanor Denise Walker, siblings, John (Mischel) Marshall and Greg (Amanda) Marshall.
Denise was preceded...
Evelyn Helen Donohue
Jun 13, 2023
EVELYN HELEN DONOHUE
(BLUMENTHAL)
Age 93, of Sterling VA, formerly of Orland Park IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at her home in Sterling VA.
Evelyn is survived by her loving family, children, Timothy (Rose) Donohue, Michael Donohue, Thomas (Lisa) Donohue, Carolyn (Sam) Dalton, Nancy (Bob) Schuma, siblings, Bruce (Nancie) Blumenthal, Linda Ballesteros, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews,...
Marilynn Mossell
Jun 13, 2023
Marilynn Mossell (née Williams) 98 of Frankfort was born on October 26, 1924 in Chicago to the late Fred and Esther Williams. She passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County with her family by her side. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Henry and her sons Hunt and Hugh....
Marian I. Woods
Jun 12, 2023
Marian I. Woods (nee Skinkus)
Age 77 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Marian was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Isabel (nee Yurgitus) Skinkus. Beloved wife of the late Dale R. Woods; loving mother of Laura Woods and Michelle Woods; loved aunt, cousin, and...
Paul Joseph Kluzek
Jun 12, 2023
Paul J. Kluzek, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy (nee) Graham; children, Kelly Kluzek, Kerry Williams, and Paul (Jamie) Kluzek; grand-children, Brandon, Abi, Gavin, and Fischer Williams; sibling, James (Sue) Kluzek; as well as countless others who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Angelina (nee...
Donald C. Skafgaard Ii
Jun 11, 2023
Donald C. Skafgaard II, age 67, died on June 11, 2023 from a yearlong battle with cancer. His family surrounded him with love in his last days. He is survived by his wife Annette Skafgaard, daughter Stephanie Skafgaard, mother Helen Skafgaard, sister Donna Galvan (Andy), brother Jerry Skafgaard, sister-in-laws Janice Fryklund (Greg) and Nancy Winder, brother-in-laws Michael Delnegro (Joanne), Jimmy...
Edward W. Kosteck Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
Edward William Kosteck Jr.
Age 33 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Eddie was born in Palos Heights, IL to Edward W. Sr. and Catherine J. (nee Pease) Kosteck. Preceded in death by his brother Kevin (2020), maternal grandparents Frank and Florence Pease, and paternal grandmother Kathleen Kosteck. Survived by his loving family; parents Edward Sr....
Jacqueline Rose Mackin
Jun 10, 2023
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jacqueline Rose Mackin (nee Walsh) of Monee, Illinois. She died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2023. Jacqueline passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer. The youngest of five children, Jacqueline was born June 25, 1941, to parents Lottie and William Walsh in Chicago,...
Patricia A. Pagoria
Jun 9, 2023
Patricia (Pat) A. Pagoria (nee Soboleski), age 81, of Mokena, IL died peacefully at home on June 9th, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Nick; daughter Nicole Yaniz (Tony) and grandchildren Analia and Tony. Dear daughter of the late Julius and Anna (nee Kotowski) Soboleski, sister of the late...
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