Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott

Mar 5, 2023

Bill Elliott, age 60, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife Lainie (nee Beemsterboer) Elliott; children, Steve (Grace) Elliott, Amanda Elliott, Mallory (Billy) Storrs, Kiley (Joe) Balog, and Mac; father Doyle (Marilyn) Elliott; cherished Popsie of, Stevie, Bryce, Kellen, Brady, Addison, Casen, Quinn, Cole, Shane; siblings, Mike, Tracy, Ken, and Scott;...

Timothy Michael Jolly

Timothy Michael Jolly

Mar 5, 2023

Timothy Michael Jolly, age 53 a resident of New Lenox formerly of Alsip, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving son of Clarence and Adrienne (Janiak) Jolly; beloved nephew of Barbara (late Ron) Gadzinski; dearest cousin of Sara Gadzinski, Phillip Gadzinski, Ronny Gadzinski, Tina Gadzinski and Billy (Pat) Serckie. Timothy loved sports...

Ryan D. Mellen

Ryan D. Mellen

Mar 5, 2023

Ryan David Mellen, age 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Ryan is survived by his beloved wife Amanda (Nee McGrath) Mellen; children, Andrew, Brandon, Collin, and Allie; siblings, Nicole (Josh) Gage and Lauren Mellen; parents, Keith (Maura) Mellen and Colleen Mellen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a quick witted person who loved making others smile. He recently...

Donna A.  Belsanti

Donna A. Belsanti

Mar 3, 2023

Donna M. Belsanti, age 90, passed away peacefully at Lemont Nursing and Rehab on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Donna is survived by her loving son, Joseph (Susan) Belsanti; her grandchildren, Katelyn (Ryan) Pinter, John (Haley) Shellhammer, and Scott Shellhammer; and her great-grandchildren, Grace and Harper Pinter.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Belsanti; parents, Francis and Mary Schoenecker; and...

Charles Nebes, Jr.

Charles Nebes, Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

Charles Nebes Jr. (“Chuck”) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife Becky; daughter Keri (Kyle) Vester; son Steven Nebes and grandchildren Julia and Lilian. In addition, he is survived by his sister Sue (Pat) Madden; Bruce (Theresa) Nebes; mother-in-law Lois Stetzler; sister-in-law Sandi (George) Burrier, brother-in-law Jerry Stetzler, brother-in-law David (Sonja) Stetzler and...

Ann "Joanna" Vandergenugten

Ann "Joanna" Vandergenugten

Mar 1, 2023

Ann "Johanna" VanderGenugten, 94, of Schererville, IN, formerly Crete, IL, passed peacefully on March 1, 2023. Mother of Barry (Karen) of Mokena, IL, Roger (Betty Schlosser) and Brian (Kelly) VanderGenugten of Schererville, IN. Oma of Kevin, Kelsey, Connor VanderGenugten, Rachel (Blake) MacDonald, Dana (Jack) Martin, Danielle Schlosser. Great Oma to Leonard, Finin VanderGenugten; Dylan, Alexandra, Graham MacDonald; Johanna, Carter Martin....

Nancy A. Galasinski

Nancy A. Galasinski

Mar 1, 2023

Nancy A. Galasinski (nee Jindra)

Age 81 of New Lenox, formerly of Worth, IL and Colon, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Nancy was born in Chicago to the late Laddie Sr and Louise (nee Ruda) Jindra. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Galasinski; loving mother of Debra (John) Rossi, Russell (Rhonda)...

Ralph Hausser

Ralph Hausser

Feb 28, 2023

Ralph Hausser passed away, at home peacefully with his family by his side, on February 28, 2023, at the age of 88, after a long heart-breaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on him by Alzheimer’s. Ralph was born in Eldorado, Illinois on October 25, 1934, to Charles R and Lily Bell Hausser. Ralph was a man of strong...

Anton "Tony" G.  Lavine

Anton "Tony" G. Lavine

Feb 27, 2023

ANTON “TONY” G. LaVINE

Age 81, of Mokena passed away Monday, February 27th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

Tony is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy LaVine (Brooks), children, Mike Brooks, Tony (Gina) Brooks, Lisa LaVine, Angie (Jim) Trost, Ryan (Christine) LaVine, siblings, Ted (Pat) LaVine, Rudy (Michelle) LaVine, sister in-law, Linda LaVine, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and...

Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price

Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price

Feb 26, 2023

Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Alden Courts of Shorewood, IL., due to complications from Dementia.

She was born, raised, and lived in or near Baltimore, MD during the first 35 years of her life. In 1983 she married her husband of 40 years, Robert Price. They moved to the greater Chicago area at...

Virgil Coleman

Virgil Coleman

Feb 26, 2023

Virgil Coleman, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on February 26, 2023. One of five children of the late Hubert and Violet Coleman, Virgil was born on July 4, 1932, and grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 57 years, Lola Coleman; his mother and father, Hubert...

Malvin A. Genens

Malvin A. Genens

Feb 25, 2023

Malvin Alice Genens (nee Kasputis)

Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Smith Crossing, Orland Park, IL. Beloved sister of Francine (Charles) Fuhrer; loving aunt of Larry (Joni) Mohr, and Celia Fuhrer; loved great aunt of David (Nicole) Mohr; also survived by many dear friends at Smith Crossing. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Michael J. Monken

Michael J. Monken

Feb 23, 2023

MICHAEL J. MONKEN

Age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at his home in Bloomington.

Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Monken (Johnson), children, Jeff (Beth) Monken, Susan (Evan) Mahan, Tom (Ann) Monken, grandchildren, Isabelle Monken, Amelia Monken, Evie Monken, Cade Mahan, Calla Mahan, Emilee (Erich) Lieser, Abigail Monken, Reid Monken, great grandson, Jack Lieser, siblings, Glenn...

Calvin V. Bisping

Calvin V. Bisping

Feb 22, 2023

CALVIN V. BISPING

Age 72, of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Calvin is survived by his loving family, children, Candy Bisping, Sandy Bisping, Timothy (Lynn) Bisping, Tamie Bisping, brother, Duane Bisping, grandchildren, Travis Kuta, Ashley (Brad) England, Andrew (Natalie) Bisping, Nathan (fiancée Pacey Hazzard), Luke (Abby) Bisping, Jonathan Bisping, Noah Bisping,...

William J. Botka

William J. Botka

Feb 21, 2023

William J. Botka, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with his family by his side.

William is survived by his beloved wife Mryna (nee Armstrong) Botka of 67 years; children, Patricia (Jim) Lukas, David (Patty) Botka, Ronald (Kelly) Botka, Christine (Mike) Hendry and Annette (Mitch) McClain; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

He is preceded in death by...

Ronald J Englert

Ronald J Englert

Feb 19, 2023

Ronald J. Englert, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Marcia (nee Hammond) Englert; children, Craig (Amie) Englert, and Mandy (Jim) Holuj; grandchildren, Andrew Englert, Abigail Englert, Anna Englert, Ava Englert, Luke Holuj, Emma Holuj, Lucy Holuj, and Adam Holuj; siblings, Edward L. (Kathleen) Englert,...

Stephen C. Probst

Stephen C. Probst

Feb 19, 2023

Stephen Carl Probst died February 19, 2023, at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.

"Pops," as he was known to his family and close friends, was the loving father of Karen (Richard) Bettencourt, Jeffrey (Melanie) Probst, and Kevin (Vickie) Probst; cherished grandfather of Emily Bettencourt, Max (Sheridan) Bettencourt, Jonathan Probst, Danielle (Ryan)...

Michael E. "Bumstead" Linstead

Michael E. "Bumstead" Linstead

Feb 18, 2023

Michael E. “Bumstead” Linstead, age 56, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after a 11 year and 3 month battle with cancer. Loving father of Victoria and Addison Linstead; beloved son of Barbara Linstead; dearest brother of Christina “Tina” (Doug) Pirc; fond uncle of Tom (Fiancee Shanna)...

Shirley Walter

Shirley Walter

Feb 18, 2023

Shirley Walter (nee Franke) age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bill Walter, and was the beloved Mother of Linda (Bill) Macy; Cherished Grandmother of Ryan Macy & Lori (Brian) Meltzer; Proud Great Grandmother of Beckham Meltzer; Loving sister of Sharon Morton. She was preceded in...

Patricia D. Hammer

Patricia D. Hammer

Feb 13, 2023

Patricia D. Hammer, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Alden Estates in Naperville with her family by her side.

Patricia is survived by her beloved children, Chris Hammer, and Denise Hammer; daughter-in-law Laura Hammer; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Hammer; and her brother George Rackett.

She is preceded in death by her husband Victor Hammer.

Patricia was an elementary...