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Elizabeth "Betty" M. Griffo
Apr 6, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Griffo, 93, of Bridgeview passed away peacefully in her home April 6, 2021. She is survived by her daughters: Kathy Tietyen, Jeannie Casper, Toni Lynn (David) Harrison, Brenda Lee (Jerry) Charaska, and April Jo (Lloyd) Risenhoover; grandchildren: Michelle, Lori, Autum, Tammy, Melanie, Kristin, Eric, Mark, Alyssa and Braden; great- grandchildren: Eden, Kaila, Alese, Briana, Madelynn, Elizabeth, Evelynn,...
Mary Therese Fisher
Apr 5, 2021
Mary Therese Fisher, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mary was a resident of the New Lenox area for the past 45 years and previously of Tinley Park and Chicago. Mary was a devout Catholic and proud parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox. She was the co-owner...
William A. Havle Sr.
Apr 4, 2021
WILLIAM A. HAVLE SR. Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. William is survived by his loving family, children, William (Sarah) Havle Jr., Karen (Larry) Shiner, sister, Donna Curtin, grandchildren, William Havle III, Tyler Havle, Ava Havle, Amy (Job Gunderson) Purcell, Sara Glass, Jenny (David) Black, Brian (Trisha) Anderson,...
Joshua R. Posthumus
Apr 2, 2021
Joshua R. Posthumus. Age 38, of Crest Hill formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Loving husband of Ashley (McUmber); proud father of Aryssa and Autumn; beloved son of James and Kathy (Payne); dearest son-in-law of Tammy and Mike Congelose and Tim and Kay McUmber; fond brother-in-law of Cassie, Nick and Rachel McUmber, Kyle and Amanda...
James L. Spindler
Apr 1, 2021
James L. Spindler 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2021. James was born in Harvey, Il. to the late Laurence and Wanda (nee Gavin) Spindler. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Gerez); loving father of James Spindler, Ann (Michael) Rubin, and Amy Spindler; proud grandfather of Jadeah, Justin, Hallie, and Hannah; loving brother of John (late Grace)...
Martha Grayce Vroegindewey
Apr 1, 2021
MARTHA GRAYCE VROEGINDEWEY (GERHOLDT) Age 95, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Martha is survived by her loving family, daughter, Janice Vroegindewey, sons, Robert (Sandra Klafta) Vroegindewey Jr., Larry (Jan) Vroegindewey, grandchildren, Brian Atrill (Kelly Parker), Michelle (Jack) Lavallee, Tara (Jeremy) Smith, Kelly (Eric) Eggers, Leah Vroegindewey, Abigail (Thomas) Smith, Caleb Vroegindewey, Jonah Vroegindewey, Tina Antonacci, 19...
Kevin John Arellano Udani
Apr 1, 2021
Kevin John Arellano Udani, age 52, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, Palos Heights, Naperville, Lisle and Orland Park, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Loving husband of Lisa Udani (Aldrich); beloved father of MacKenzie and Caden Udani; dearest son of Felisa (Arellano) and the late Adriano Udani; fond brother of...
James W. Hanna
Mar 31, 2021
James W. Hanna, age 75, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carole Hanna (Rooney); devoted father of Christy Galati, Jennifer (Brian) Finn and Julie (Walter) Mayorga; cherished grandfather of Gaetana, Filippo, Brayden, Cadence, Katia, Carrie and Alexander; dearest brother of late Janice (late Neil) Stuhmer and Lonny (Sally) Hanna...
Pete Thiakos
Mar 31, 2021
Pete Thiakos, 71 of New Lenox and born of Alexandro, Lefkada Greece, passed away Wednesday late evening March 31st peacefully at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Manolitsis) for over 51 ,years. Loving father of Maria (Tom) Wheeler and Sophia (Greg) Giesking. Proud and devoted pappou of Michael and Emily...
Raymond J. Baccega
Mar 30, 2021
Raymond James Baccega 88, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Raymond was born in Chicago to the late Romano and Armida (nee Fioretti) Baccega. Beloved husband of 63 years of Nina (nee Colonello); loving father of Rosanna Baccega and Cathy Baccega-Carlson; cherished grandfather of Adam Baccega, Austin Ahrweiler, Zachary (Abbie) Carlson, and Lars Timothy...
Dolores M. Andrews
Mar 29, 2021
DOLORES M. ANDREWS (BARNEY) Age 93, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2021 at Brookdale in Orland Park. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, James (Denise) Andrews, Donna (Bill) Collins, Kathy (Joe) Mohr, Cindy (Jim) Pine, Chuck (Judy) Andrews, Tom (Patty) Andrews, grandchildren, Jimmy Andrews, Billy (Charity) Collins, Jill (Matt) Watt, Erin (Dave) Kelch, Joey (Anne Marie) Mohr, Melissa...
Marie "Mona" L. Sus
Mar 29, 2021
Marie "Mona" Sus (nee Sczesny) age 95, a resident of Midlothian formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Edward; beloved mother of the late Sharon (Guido) Colonna and Gerald (Karen) Sus; cherished grandmother of Scott (Jorie) and Sean (Kim Lello) Sus; proud great grandmother of Johnatan Orlich, the late Eddie Orlich, Logan,...
James John Durkin
Mar 28, 2021
James John Durkin, age 64, a resident of Monee formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Loving husband of Cindy Durkin (Kolb); beloved brother of William (Mary) Durkin; Michael (Marianne) Durkin and Thomas (Theresa) Durkin; dearest uncle of Katie Durkin, Candace Baker, Mary Kate McGarry, Jessica Durkin, Amanda Hogen, Joseph Shoemaker, Jennifer Dulkowski, Katie Banks, Matthew...
Michael J. Hooper
Mar 27, 2021
Michael Joseph Hooper 68, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Chicago to Florence (nee Kristak) and the late Austin Hooper. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Kubic); loving father of Melissa (Mike) Smith, Katie (Cory) Rogers, and Jessica...
Carol H. Johnson
Mar 25, 2021
CAROL H. JOHNSON Age 81, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. Carol is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Sheila) Johnson, Lori Hausherr, Kathy (Ted) Lingle, Sheri (William) Nagel, Vicky (Stephen) Hayes, grandchildren, Daniel (Ashlee) Johnson, David Johnson, Jack T. (Vickie) Hausherr, Jannine (Lee) Hofman, Chad (April) Hausherr, Master Sergeant Benjamin (Krystal) Hausherr, Cody (Kim) Hausherr,...
Joann Sak
Mar 25, 2021
JoANN SAK (PLANINC) Age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at the Cottages of New Lenox. JoAnn is survived by her loving family, children, Renee Sefcik, Shari (Jim) Hujda, sister, Judy Theisen, grandchildren, Casey Sefcik and Kylie Sefcik. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Joe & Hazel Planinc (Gregorec), husband, Kenneth Sak, brother Robert Planinc and...
Roseann T. Stozek
Mar 25, 2021
ROSEANN T. STOZEK (CAPRIO) Age 72, of Matteson, passed away Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Roseann is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward Stozek, children, Suzette (Lance) Mayeda, Gregory Stozek, Kenneth (Ashley) Stozek, Joey Stozek, siblings, Annette LaForte, Danny Caprio, grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlynne, Payton, Hudson, Finn and Mason. Roseann was preceded in death...
Erin E. Tracy
Mar 25, 2021
Erin Elizabeth Tracy 41, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Erin was born in Chicago Heights to Daniel and Mary (nee Tolocka) Tracy. Beloved life partner of Jeff Miller; loved niece, cousin and friend of many. Erin was an Engineer with Network Data Systems, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL. Private family services will be held. Interment St....
Judith "Judi" Lisak
Mar 24, 2021
Judith “Judi” Lisak, 79, of Bridgeview passed away suddenly on March 24, 2021, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Judi was the devoted wife of Richard E. Lisak, Sr. for 57 years, mother of Cindi (Tom) Ward of Park Forest, Nancy (late Dennis) Ahyee of Oak Lawn, and Rich Jr. (Laura) Lisak of Orland Hills; grandmother of Kyle,...
Kay Smego
Mar 23, 2021
Kay Smego (nee Linden), 104, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021. Loving wife of (late) Joseph Smego for 73 years and mother of Susan McGuire (Daniel) and grandchildren Erin McGuire and Patrick McGuire (Cindy). Preceded in death by her parents Frank Linden (Nellie), brother Frank Linden Jr. (Leona), sister Bee Linden, sister Dorothy Kern (Chuck) and brother Al Linden...
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