Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Donald  W. Haberkamp

Donald W. Haberkamp

Jul 22, 2022

Donald W. Haberkamp, age 71, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 22, 2022 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Diane (Wojcik) Haberkamp; beloved father of Christina (Joseph) Paleczny and Kurt (Amanda Butlett) Haberkamp; dearest brother of Henry "Skip" (late Alice) Haberkamp, late Harold Haberkamp, Susan (late Kenneth) O'Tyson and...

Charles A. Lobue Sr.

Charles A. Lobue Sr.

Jul 22, 2022

Charles A. LoBue Sr. Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, July 22nd, 2022. Charles is survived by his loving family, loving wife of 50 years, Cathleen LoBue (Burns), sons, Charles A. (Michelle) LoBue Jr., Michael V. LoBue, sister, Paulette Stracci, loving Nonno to Marissa LoBue, Jacob LoBue, brother in-law, Patricia (Eddie) Salvador, uncle to several nieces, nephews, great nieces...

Dennis Michael Hill

Dennis Michael Hill

Jul 19, 2022

Dennis Michael Hill, age 56, a resident of Worth, formerly of New Lenox and Blue Island, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Loving son of the late Robert and Elaine (Tarnroos) Hill; Loving brother of Sharon Hill, Kathy (Richard) Jones, Craig (Carol) Hill, Richard (Karen) Hill and Kenneth (Renee) Hill; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dennis loved...

Mary Ann Gatto

Mary Ann Gatto

Jul 19, 2022

Mary Ann Gatto, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Mary Ann is survived by her beloved children, Victoria (Steve) Wilcox, Frank Gatto III, Teresa (Dominic) Porto, Gerri (Jay) Gordon, Kathryn (Patrick) Kirk, Constance (Anthony) Zuccato; grandchildren, Tommy, Nicole, Michael, Daniel, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Alexis, Joshua, Samuele, Stephanie, Matthew, Brendan, Jenna; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Miranda, Samantha,...

Mildred "Millie" Rogers

Mildred "Millie" Rogers

Jul 19, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Rogers, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Tinley Court Senior Living in Tinley Park. Millie is survived by her three loving children, Donna Rogers, Donald (Victoria) Rogers, and Daniel Rogers; along with her 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald; and son, James Rogers. Millie...

Arlene M. Cleary

Arlene M. Cleary

Jul 16, 2022

ARLENE M. CLEARY (ULLSMITH) Age 82, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at her home in Mokena. Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Phillip O. (Tammy) Cleary, Timothy Clearly, Desiree (Harold) Lacasse, siblings, Richard (Anne Ryan) Ullsmith, Sally Birsa, Susan Sparks, Michael Ullsmith, Steven Ullsmith, Robin (John) Lindahl, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and very close...

Virginia C.  Martinez

Virginia C. Martinez

Jul 15, 2022

Virginia C. Martinez passed away on July 15, 2022. Beloved Wife of Fernando Martinez for a loving 43 years. Loving Daughter of Virginia, née Abreu, and the late Dr. Tomas Munoz. Dear Mother to Tristan (Brandy), Matthew (Stephanie) and Rebecca (Collin) Greiner. Dear Sister of Thomas (Jacquelyn), the late Dr. Frank (Lucille), Patricia (the late Raymond) Zulanas, Edward, the late...

Judith A.  Lusk

Judith A. Lusk

Jul 12, 2022

Judith A. Lusk, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Judith is survived by her loving children Holly (Mike) Griff, Julie (Mike) Clendenning, Peter (Stacey) Lusk, and Andrew Lusk; grandchildren, Alex, Kelsey, Emily, Joshua, Ashley, Brandon, Nathan, and Cayden; and her sisters, Rita (Pat) Kennedy, and Beverly (Bud) Cascone. She is preceded...

Linda S. Irvine

Linda S. Irvine

Jul 9, 2022

Linda S. Irvine, age 77, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving mother of John D. Irvine (Lorrie), Karen (Joseph) O'Malley, Susan (Christopher) Dudik, and Stephanie (Jason) Ooykaas; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Mark) Kozlowski, Shannon (late Rocco) DelRio, Christina (Ricky) Ephraim, Marti and Linda...

Vernon "Sandy" J.  Sanborn, Iii

Vernon "Sandy" J. Sanborn, Iii

Jul 9, 2022

Vernon “Sandy” J. Sanborn, III, age 75, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Kirtland, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born to Vernon and Patricia Sanborn (deceased). Loving husband of Diane Sanborn (Sanford); loving father of Sandi (Eric) Wesel and Tricia (Tomas) Sanborn-Novickas; dearest brother of Pam (Terry) Ludwig and Penny...

Shawn M. Twiddy

Shawn M. Twiddy

Jul 7, 2022

Shawn Michael Twiddy Age 40, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Shawn was born in Harvey, IL to Steven and Sheree (nee Babich) Twiddy. Loving father of Keighan Witte, Abigail Twiddy, Eli Twiddy, and Abel Twiddy; dear brother of Jason (Jaci) Twiddy; loved uncle of Madison and Dillon Twiddy; also survived by a very special...

Phyllis Jean Fox

Phyllis Jean Fox

Jul 6, 2022

Phyllis Jean Fox, age 82, a resident of Marian Village in Homer Glen, formerly of the Quad Cities, Country Club Hills and Wheatfield, IN. passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Loving wife of the late Roger Fox; beloved mother of Jeff (Cindy) Fox, Dan (Jill) Fox and Jill (Jeff) Seaman; dearest daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn (Weiler)...

Samantha L. Hoelscher

Samantha L. Hoelscher

Jul 5, 2022

Samantha Lynn Hoelscher Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Samantha was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Sandra (nee Lea) Hoelscher and the late Thomas Hoelscher Sr. Beloved wife of John Stacy; loving mother of John Thomas Stacy and Hannah Marie Stacy; dear sister of Darlene Hoelscher...

Rhonda K. Wilson

Rhonda K. Wilson

Jul 3, 2022

Rhonda K. Wilson, 63, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away at 11:08 am July 3, 2022 at her residence in Mount Vernon. She was born January 28, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Robert and Kyveli (Papasoglou) Deforest. Rhonda married Daniel Wilson and he preceded her in death in March of 2018. Rhonda is...

Elaine V. Bockelmann

Elaine V. Bockelmann

Jul 2, 2022

ELAINE V. BOCKELMANN (ALM) Age 90, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Elaine is survived by her loving family, children, Joyce (Carl) Larson, Janet (John) Swanson, grandchildren, Carl (Abby) Larson, Jennifer (Vinny) Gustafson, Lauren Swanson, Jay Swanson, great grandchildren, Audrey Larson, Clara Larson, Paige Gustafson and Hunter Gustafson. Elaine was preceded in death...

Carmen Prescia

Carmen Prescia

Jul 2, 2022

Carmen Prescia, 93, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by his wife of 70 years and his loving family. Carmen was born on June 18th in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Celia Prescia. He was the adored older brother to Geraldine (Vincent) Bertucci. Carmen graduated from Loras College on a...

Mary Elizabeth Juraska

Mary Elizabeth Juraska

Jul 1, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Juraska, age 76, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest and Olympia Fields, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving wife of Alan Juraska; beloved mother of Kristan Spencer; dearest sister of Patrick (late Annette) Sullivan and Thomas (Christine) Sullivan; cherished grandmother of Emily and Matthew Spencer; fond aunt of several...

Debra Lee Trevor

Debra Lee Trevor

Jun 30, 2022

Debra Lee Trevor, age 57, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Loving mother of Robert (Caitlin) Jolly and James (Kimberly) Trevor; dearest daughter of John (Margaret) Chenel and Sharon (Dewey) Lytle; beloved sister of the late Laurie Utsch; cherished grandmother of Payton Jolly, Liam Jolly and Lily Trevor; fond aunt of James (Dawn) Utsch...

John "Jack" Flannery, Sr.

John "Jack" Flannery, Sr.

Jun 29, 2022

John “Jack” Flannery, Sr., age 87, past resident of Frankfort, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1935, in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of 56 years and best friend of the late JoAnn Flannery (Brow); Dearest father of JoAnn (Dan) Krause of New Berlin, WI and John L. Flannery, Jr. of Elgin;...

Thomas Nykiel Iv

Thomas Nykiel Iv

Jun 28, 2022

Thomas J. Nykiel IV, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at Humbolt Park Health in Chicago. Thomas is survived by his loving sisters, Jaclyn Berry, Joni Van Alstine, and Rebecca (Joseph) Bruckner; his nieces and nephews, Sean (Brianne) Berry, Alec (Amelia) Berry, Kyle Berry, Nate Ellis, Hailey Van Alstine, Joey Bruckner, Jack Bruckner, and Juliette Bruckner; great-nephew...