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Raymond Schmidt
Oct 20, 2021
Raymond Schmidt Age 91, passed away on October 20, 2021. Cherished husband of the late Norma “Jean” Schmidt. Father of Diana (Justin), Mark (Susan) and Brian (Diane); Grandfather of Matthew and Nathan. Brother of the late Lenore (Late Frank) Neruda, the late Ralph (Jean) Schmidt, and Ron (Kay) Schmidt. Raymond bravely served in the Army and had earned the rank...
Deanna Polakowski
Oct 20, 2021
Deanna Polakowski, age 69, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Loving wife of Thomas Polakowski; beloved mother of Robert Brown; proud grandmother of Claire Brown; cherished daughter of the late Jack and Dolores Mason; dearest sister of Deborah Nawracaj; dearest aunt of Amy Nawracaj and Lauren Nawracaj; fond great aunt of Breana...
Kathy Helsel-Peternell
Oct 19, 2021
Kathy P. Helsel-Peternell, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Kathy is survived by her son, Stephen (Katie) Peternell; siblings, David (Ann) Helsel and Joseph (Michele) Helsel; grandchildren, Hudson, and Barrett Peternell; niece, Amber (Jeff) Coates, Mandy (Adam Schoff) Helsel, Genevieve Helsel, and Makenzie Helsel; nephews, Joshua (Jackie) Helsel, Joseph (Lauren) Helsel, Charles...
Shirley M. Berkey
Oct 19, 2021
Shirley M. Berkey, 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crystal Lake, Green Bay, WI, and Glendive, MT, passed away with family by her side surrounded by love on October 19, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born October 26, 1934 in Glendive, MT to Hazel (Henneberry) Skillestad and Adrian Skillestad. The eldest daughter, Shirley assumed the...
Robert C. Gulch
Oct 18, 2021
Robert C. Gulch 75 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Robert was born in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Candace “Candy” (nee Zajaczek); loving father of Anthony (Kathy) Gulch and Cynthia (Scott) Horvath; cherished grandfather of Carissa White, Cara Joy White, and Kailey Elizabeth Gulch; dear cousin of Maryann...
Loretta L. Piunti
Oct 18, 2021
Piunti, Loretta L. nee Blume, 69, of Cathedral City, CA, formerly of Crete, IL passed away on Oct. 18, 2021 in Palm Springs, CA after battling bone cancer. Beloved wife of 50 years of Lawrence “Larry” Piunti, dear sister of Richard (Carol Ann) Blume of Beecher, Lois Blume of Matteson, sister-in-law of: Joe (Patti Piunti) Piunti, Sr. of Chicago Heights,...
Patricia D. Schulte
Oct 17, 2021
Patricia D. Schulte (nee Zabinski), age 60, of New Lenox passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Patricia was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Stanley and Jane (nee Macocha) Zabinski. Beloved life partner and best friend of George Folsom, loving mother of Andrew and Matthew Schulte, and of George’s sons George (Megan) Folsom...
Richard L. Davidson
Oct 17, 2021
Richard L. Davidson Age 80, of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest, Chicago Heights and Harvey, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Martha Davidson (nee Short), daughters, Dr. Lisa (Paul) McGrady and Laura (David) Cler, grandchildren, Lilian McGrady, Daniel McGrady, Jackson Cler, Jason Cler and Jimmy...
Henry J. Wagner
Oct 16, 2021
Henry J. Wagner age 70, a resident of Tinley Park formerly of Dyer, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Loving husband of Donna Wagner; beloved father of Trisha (Dan) Shields, Randi Wagner, Dominic (Alyssa) Kowalczyk, Eric (Jenny) Kowalczyk and Kyle (Kacie) Kowalczyk; dearest brother of Lori “Ducky” (Nick) Bubalo, the late Richie (late Lori) Wagner and the late Larry...
Mary S. Lazarski
Oct 16, 2021
Mary Sharon Lazarski (nee Crawford) 66 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Alphonsus J. and LaVergne (nee Gleason) Crawford. Beloved wife of William Lazarski; loving mother of Virginia (Brian) Stanley and Alison (Brandon) Senesac; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Stanley, and Olivia and Will Senesac; dear sister of...
Betty L Engledow
Oct 14, 2021
Betty Lou Engledow (Hawley) Age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2021 at her home in Gainesville GA, formerly of Frankfort for many years. Born November 8, 1930 to the late Charles and Nellie (Hare) Hawley. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. Engledow; Loving mother of Steve (Sherry) and Doug (Pamela); fond sister of her late siblings of Mary...
Gary Alan Nelson
Oct 13, 2021
Gary Alan Nelson, age 68 a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Loving husband of Susan Nelson (Blankert); beloved father of Erik (Katie) Nelson, Kirk Nelson and Dana (BIll) Oremovich; dearest brother of Craig (Linda) Nelson; cherished grandfather of Daria and Celia Nelson, Will and Calvin Oremovich. He worked for Joliet Park District at...
Arlene R. Peterson
Oct 11, 2021
ARLENE R. PETERSON (LAWRENCE) Age 88, formerly of New Lenox, passed away Monday, October 11th, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight. Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Debbie (Lee) Reynolds, Lynda (Larry Chapman) Peterson, granddaughter, Nicole Mrowicki-McDaniel, 4 other grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, George & Ruth Lawrence (Ziesemer), husband,...
Thelma L. Scaglione
Oct 10, 2021
THELMA L. SCAGLIONE Age 87, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. Thelma is survived by her loving family, husband, John Scaglione, daughters, Maria (Christopher) Amir, Tina (William) Spagnolo, grandchildren, Jamie Spagnolo, Francesca Spagnolo and Trevor Amir. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin & Ursule Hewett...
Christine L. Raft-Schultz
Oct 9, 2021
CHRISTINE L. RAFT-SCHULTZ Christine L. Raft-Schultz, age 51, passed away suddenly on October 9th, 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida. Christine is survived by her loving fiancé, John Presbitero; her beloved son, Nicholas Raft-Murphy; her “Mommie Dearest”, Patricia Armstrong (nee Vlcek Raft); cherished sister, Tami Warchol (nee Raft) and loving nephews, Alexander & Daniel Warchol. Christine was a dedicated and caring...
Corwyn W. Brunner
Oct 8, 2021
CORWYN W. BRUNNER Age 92, of Mokena, passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021 at Alden Courts of Shorewood in Shorewood. Corwyn is survived by his loving family, Kathleen (John) O’Neill, Maureen (Terrence) Kelly, Terrence (Mickie) Brunner, grandchildren, Michael (Natalie) O’Neill, Paul O’Neill, Patrick (Deanne) O’Neill, James O’Neill, Christopher Kelly, Amanda Brunner, Nicholas Brunner, great grandchildren, Ayanna, Logan, Kyleigh, Noah, Ethan...
Michael "Zap" Compton
Oct 7, 2021
Michael “Zap” Compton, age 58. He was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1963, and passed away on October 7, 2021 at home peacefully with his family by his side. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine (Paradis) Compton; siblings, William Compton, Carolyn (James) Widen, Lenny Compton; and father-in-law, James B. Waters, Jr. Beloved husband of...
Richard L Soderlund
Oct 6, 2021
Richard L. Soderlund Age 96, of Orland Park, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home in Orland Park. Richard is survived by his loving family, children, Linda (Herb) Kucinskas, Nancy (Derrell) Sanders, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson Richard was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine Soderlund (Wood), daughter and son-in-law, Janet and...
Clifford John Sinclair
Oct 6, 2021
Clifford Sinclair Born November 9, 1942 Hot Springs South Dakota Clifford J Sinclair, age 78 passed away suddenly October 6, 2021, age 78. Clifford resided at Clarendale of Mokena, previously residing in Joliet, IL. Cliff is survived by his loving companion Jan Sinclair, children Jon Sinclair and Rebecca Mott. grandchildren Taylir, Kaitlin, Andrew, Brandon, Tyler, and Dylan and siblings Jim,...
Jo Ann Nutow
Oct 5, 2021
Jo Ann Nutow (Morro) Age 84, a resident of Orland Hills formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She is survived by her loving family; children Donna Nutow, Deborah (Robert) Jagminas, Walter (Carola) Nutow, III, Doreen Delk, Dionne (Adam) Lucius and Danielle Nutow; grandchildren Nicholas and Kyle Jagminas, Emily and Natalie Nutow, Victoria and Michael Delk, Adam...
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