Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Judith  M.  Burdelik

Judith M. Burdelik

Oct 5, 2021

Judith M. Burdelik, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Judith is survived by her loving husband of 60 years John Burdelik; children, Kathy Stakenas, John (Francine) Burdelik, Dave (Angela) Burdelik, Jim (Lynda) Burdelik, Jody (Tanya) Burdelik; grandchildren, Derek (Ashley), Melanie (Rob), Sara (Cody), Josh, Jason, Samantha, Matthew, Madelyn, Paige, Cole;...

James  G. Barry

James G. Barry

Oct 4, 2021

James G. Barry, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at The Cottages in New Lenox. James is survived by his children; Carla Barry, James (Wendy) Barry, Thomas (Christina) Barry, and Edward (Andria) Barry; his grandchildren, Matthew Barry, Jessica Barry, Ryan Barry, Colin Barry, Alexander (Kristin) Barry, and Samantha Barry; sister Nancy (Robert) Lasser; sister-in-law Rita Barry; and...

John "Jack" J. Darby

John "Jack" J. Darby

Oct 4, 2021

JOHN “JACK” J. DARBY Age 91, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, October 4th, 2021 at his home in Mokena. Jack is survived by his loving family, children, Maureen Darby, Kevin (Ellen) Darby, Christine (Conrad) Niehoff, Elizabeth Darby, Jean (Tom) Hyman, Lynette (Ken) Lang, sibling, James (Patrick Bova) Darby, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was...

James S. Downey

James S. Downey

Oct 3, 2021

James S. Downey, age 93, a resident of Kankakee formerly of Bourbonnais and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Loving husband of the late Mary Downey; beloved brother of the late William (late Jeanne) Downey and the late Patrick (late Marian) Downey; dearest uncle of Maureen Johnson, Laura Gignac, Kathleen (Lance) Steinberg,...

Brenda P. Reynolds

Brenda P. Reynolds

Oct 1, 2021

BRENDA P. REYNOLDS (PRESSLEY) Age 74, of Matteson, passed away Friday, October 1st, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Brenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Raymond “Tom” Reynolds, children, Renee Reynolds-Karris, Raymond “Tommy” (Amanda) Reynolds, grandchildren, Duncan Karris, Bram Karris, siblings, Lee (Carol) Pressley, Judy (Dennis) Skorski, Sandra Schroeder and Rodger Pressley. Brenda was preceded in...

Rita A. Passafiume

Rita A. Passafiume

Sep 30, 2021

Rita A. Passafiume (nee Haselberger) 97 of Orland Hills, IL passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Rita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles F. and Matilda “Tillie” (nee Strugala) Haselberger. Loving mother of David (Barbara) Passafiume and Susan Passafiume; grandmother of the late Jeanie Passafiume, and great grandmother of two; dear sister of the...

Robert S. Diehl

Robert S. Diehl

Sep 28, 2021

Robert S. Diehl, age 82 a resident of Frankfort formerly of Mokena, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Loving husband of Karen Diehl (Sorrentino); dearest father of Keith (Carolyn) Diehl, Robert (Barb) Diehl, Colleen (Gary) Benson, Brian (Jodi) Diehl, Michael (Jean) Diehl and Christopher Diehl; beloved brother of the late William ( late Lola) Diehl, late...

William E. Pote

William E. Pote

Sep 27, 2021

William E. Pote 70 of Mokena passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born in Chicago, IL to Mildred (nee Shields) and the late Walter F. Pote Sr. Beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Crowhurst) Pote; loving father of Rebecca (Randy) Mason and Bridgette (John) Kavanagh; cherished Papa of Justine (Cal) Hackler, William Kavanagh,...

Jack Weir

Jack Weir

Sep 26, 2021

John Patrick Weir, “Jack”, age 82, late of Tinley Park, IL and formerly of the East Side passed away on September 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan Mary (nee Tanzillo). Loving father of James (Janet) Weir, Karen (Mark) Bajenski, Robert (Liz) Weir and Cheryl Morinec. Devoted grandfather of Bradley (Maili) Weir, Paige Bajenski, Allison (Lane) Joslin, late Steven Bajenski, Madison...

Nicole "Nikki" Sanders

Nicole "Nikki" Sanders

Sep 26, 2021

Nicole Sanders, “Nikki”, age 78 of New Lenox passed away Saturday September 26 peacefully at home. Nikki was born in Chicago, IL to the late Ruth (nee Bartuska) and late Joseph Borch of Berwyn, IL. Loving mother of Garrett (Gary) Sanders of Austin, TX; beloved sister of Michael Borch of Chicago and Barbara Borch of Tucson, AZ; cherished as “Aunt...

George K. "Bud" Malcheff

George K. "Bud" Malcheff

Sep 25, 2021

George K. “Bud” Malcheff 95 of Frankfort passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home. Bud was born in Chicago to the late George and Marie (nee Kyle) Malcheff. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kuhl) Malcheff; loving father of Sue (Jerry) Wessel and Julie Malcheff; cherished grandfather of Kaylee Wessel and Ali Wessel; dear brother of the late Jean...

Joann Jones

Joann Jones

Sep 23, 2021

Joann Jones, 67 of Chicago Heights passed away on Sept. 23, 2021. Sister of Janice Garish of IN, Stephan Lee Jones of TX, James Frank (Yolanda) Jones of TX, late Clifford Lee Jones, Jr.. Aunt of Brian Garish and Chad Garish and Great Aunt of Lauren Garish. Daughter of the late Josephine and late Clifford Lee Jones., Sr. A 1972...

George T. Herzog

George T. Herzog

Sep 22, 2021

GEORGE T. HERZOG Age 53, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Gina Herzog (Paller), parents, George C. (Charlene) Herzog, Karen Herzog (Nelson), children, Grace Herzog, George M. Herzog, siblings, Keri (Scott) Johnson, Jessica (Joseph Manske) Herzog, nieces, Amanda Hartnett, Brittney Hartnett, Hailey Hartnett,...

Norman V. Tuftedal

Norman V. Tuftedal

Sep 22, 2021

Norman V. Tuftedal 92, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Alexi Senior Living, Matteson, IL. Norm was born in Badger, IA to the late Mark and Anna (nee Eikedahl) Tuftedal. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy R. (nee Mesko) Tuftedal; loving father of Denise (Kent) Schmidt and Debbie (late David) Nick; cherished grandfather of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan, Derek (Jill)...

Sharon Martiniak

Sharon Martiniak

Sep 22, 2021

Sharon Martiniak (nee Ohlendorf), age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She is survived by her loving children, Cassandra (Stephen) Sekulski, Jeffrey (Jody) Martiniak, and Leroy (Laura) Martiniak; grandchildren, Stephen (Kaitlyn) Sekulski, Daniel Sekulski, Spencer Martiniak, Jordan Martiniak, and Kyle Martiniak; brother, Charles (Naty) Ohlendorf; sister-in-law Carol Olendorf; and numerous nieces...

Charles P. Pacola

Charles P. Pacola

Sep 21, 2021

Charles P. Pacola 101, of Frankfort passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Chuck was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Pacola and Anna (nee Bagdon) Doomes. Survived by his loving wife Hertha (nee Fridenberg) Pacola; Hertha’s children, Frances Oggerino, Jerry Kane, Ann Kane, and Elise (Sayed) Darwish; cherished grandfather of Kristen (Christopher) Frain, Alexandra...

Linda Ann Cidell

Linda Ann Cidell

Sep 20, 2021

Linda Ann Cidell, age 73, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Loyola Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband William Cidell; children, Lauren and Adam Cidell; and siblings, Mary Long, and Edgar Snider. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Wava (nee Dilly) Snider. Linda was a public-school teacher for 30 years for...

Robert M.  Schurman

Robert M. Schurman

Sep 19, 2021

Robert M. Schurman “Dutch” 67 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 19, 2021. Dutch was born in Chicago to the late Henry and Lois (nee Van Polen) Schurman. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Latto) Schurman; loving father of Jacob (Shannon) Schurman, Abigail (Adam) Barr, and Nicholas Schurman; cherished grandfather of Lily, Everley, and Mila Barr and Violet Schurman;...

Robert P. Brown

Robert P. Brown

Sep 19, 2021

ROBERT P. BROWN Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Rita Brown (Wisniewski), children, James (Jean) Brown, Kim (Ron) Newcomb, Sheri (Joseph) Milloy, Dawn Garcia, Jennifer (Dennis) Mensching, daughter in-law, Antonina Brown, sister in-laws, Arlene Brown, Janice (Robert) Konow, grandchildren, Jamie,...

Joseph F. Krhounek

Joseph F. Krhounek

Sep 18, 2021

Joseph F. Krhounek (JFK), 86, of Mauston, WI passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by his daughters Katherine (Krhounek) Harper and Christine (Krhounek) Hussey and his sister Barbara (Krhounek) Schramer. Joseph was born in Frankfort, Illinois and baptized at St. Procopius Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. He married the girl next door, his wife Corrine, and they married at...