Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patrick J. Lynch

Patrick J. Lynch

Oct 27, 2020

Patrick John Lynch 91, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Patrick was born in Chicago to the late Charles J. and Alice A. (nee O’Neil) Lynch. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen C. (nee Kearney); loving father of Charles (Carrie) Lynch, Patricia (Jack) O’Connor, William Lynch, and Kaylen...

Richard Aust

Richard Aust

Oct 25, 2020

Richard Aust, age 63, a resident of Richton Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Loving son of Beatrice (Caraballo) Aust and the late Rudi Aust; beloved father of Ryen Jeffries , Maria (Clayton) Manheim, Sarah (Nando) Izaguirre and Christopher Aust; dearest brother of Edward (late Terry Beth) Aust; cherished grandfather of Trinitty, Robert, Jason, Liana,...

Kevin M. Kosteck

Kevin M. Kosteck

Oct 23, 2020

Kevin Michael Kosteck 25, of New Lenox passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. Kevin was born in Oak Lawn, to Edward & Catherine (nee Pease) Kosteck. Preceded in death by grandparents Frank & Florence Pease. Survived by his loving family; his parents Edward & Catherine, Grandparents Edward & Kathleen Kosteck, his siblings Samantha Kosteck-Nagy (Jeremy), Edward Kosteck, Caitlin Kosteck-Ryan (Kevin),...

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

Oct 21, 2020

JANET O’CONNELL-MAUGE Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. Janet is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Mauge, siblings, Tom (Lynn) Beard, Joan (Jim) Wiers, Andrew (Zubin) O’Connell, Joseph (Lisa) O’Connell, many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Sadie. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Wanda O’Connell (Rosine) and brother Michael...

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

Oct 21, 2020

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel, age 93, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home. Loving husband of Theresa (Hack) Hellriegel; beloved father of Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ron) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe, late Donald (Lisa) Hellriegel; cherished grandfather of Dane,Joshua, Jordan, Margaret, Jake, Sage, Nicole, Cody, Zachary, Alexis, Sadie,...

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

Oct 21, 2020

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver, age 70 a resident of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Loving mother of Lisa (Devin) Strahla and Tim (Gretchen) Shaver; beloved sister of the late Michael Kaminski, Daniel Kaminski, John (Julia) Kaminski, Mark (Jacque) Kaminski, Diane (Don) Stender, Robert Martinek, Dan Martinek, late John (Terri) Martinek, Marla Dabe and Camilla (Brian) Ohrt; dearest grandmother...

Catherine M. Cozzi

Catherine M. Cozzi

Oct 21, 2020

CATHERINE M. COZZI (WHITE) Age 53, of Plainfield, formerly of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Cathy is survived by her loving family, husband, Mark Cozzi, children, Nicholas (fiancée Michael Krumlauf) Cozzi, Jacob (Margot Bernal) Cozzi, mother, Mary Ellen White (Doyle), mother & father in-law, Bill & Carol Purbaugh, mother...

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

Oct 21, 2020

Ashley Nicole Sobbe, age 2 of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Loving daughter of Ken and Marietta (De Falco) Sobbe, II; cherished sister of Kyle De Falco and Lindsey Sobbe; dearest granddaughter of Sharon and the late Phil De Falco and the late Ken Sobbe; beloved great...

Karen  Lynn Hauser

Karen Lynn Hauser

Oct 20, 2020

Karen Lynn Hauser, age 66 a resident of Joliet formerly of Frankfort and Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving mother of Kristen (Anthony Di Paolo) Hauser, Don Hauser, Amanda Hauser and Roberto Gonzales; dearest sister of Patricia (William) Yeager and Robert Hauser, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Nolan Di Paolo and Marley Gonzales; lifelong partner of Robert...

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

Oct 20, 2020

Lawrence E. Jagmin, DDS, age 70, a resident of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving husband of Donna (Bernhard) Jagmin; dearest father of Michael (Melissa) Jagmin and Kathryn (Michael) Sowa; dearest brother of Dr. Gary (Maureen) Jagmin and Dr. Jeffrey (Marianne) Jagmin; cherished grandfather of MJ Sowa; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; dear son...

John P. Campbell Sr.

John P. Campbell Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

JOHN P. CAMPBELL SR. Age 62, of Monee passed away Monday, October 19th, 2020 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Paula Campbell (Aquilina), mother Janet Campbell (Nihells), children, Lauren (Nicholas) Hagen, John (Corissa) Campbell Jr., grandchildren, Mary Campbell, John Campbell III, Connor Hagen, siblings, Janet “Kathy” (Robert) Haavig, Pamela McNichols, Keith Campbell, Patrick...

Wilma  Joyce Nowland

Wilma Joyce Nowland

Oct 18, 2020

Wilma Joyce Nowland (Henry) Age 83, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Homer Nowland; loving mother of Linda Nowland, Scott (Debbie) Nowland, Randy (Barb) Nowland, and Tammy (Michael) Naus; cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 18, and great-great grandmother of 6; dear sister of Anita Nolenberg; also survived by numerous...

Wayne V. Burton

Wayne V. Burton

Oct 18, 2020

WAYNE V. BURTON Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Wayne is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Burton (McNair), children, Ronald Burton, Allen (JoAnna) Burton, sister, Elaine Stephen, grandchildren, Trevor (Ying) Burton, Conor Burton, Wade Burton, Sam Burton and Jack Burton. Wayne was preceded in death by his...

Jerilyn Franciskovich

Jerilyn Franciskovich

Oct 17, 2020

Jerilyn Franciskovich (Clark) Age 78, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Beloved wife of 58 years to Michael F. Franciskovich; loving mother of Michael E. (Diane) Franciskovich and Mark Franciskovich; cherished grandmother of Michael D. Madison, and Morgan Franciskovich; dear sister of Larry (Kathie) Clark and Vicki (Dick) Richmiller; also survived by numerous loving...

Jean T.  Buck

Jean T. Buck

Oct 17, 2020

Jean T. Buck passed peacefully on October 17th at her home surrounded by love. She was born in Indiana and was one of 6 children. She met her soulmate in college and together they raised 5 children. She became a 3rd grade teacher at Orland Park School District for close to 30 years, retiring at the age of 67. Jean...

Timothy R.  Dixon

Timothy R. Dixon

Oct 16, 2020

Timothy R. Dixon Age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Friday, October 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy Dixon (Blackburn); loving brother of Peggi Maher and Maureen Ryan; dear uncle of Liam Dixon, Brendan (Pam) Maher, Kevin Maher, and Chaz (Kendra) Blackburn; brother-in-law of Charles (Denise) Blackburn. He loved seeing and hearing about the activities...

George Alexander Faris, Sr.

George Alexander Faris, Sr.

Oct 16, 2020

George Alexander Faris Sr., age 74, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Beverly, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Loving husband of Denise ( Doorley) Faris; beloved father of George A. (Autumn) Faris Jr. and Jennifer (Mark) Basile; dearest brother of Virginia (William) Goodwin; cherished grandfather of Mark, Andrew and Allison Basile and Holly and Vivian Faris. George was...

Donald F. La Barbara

Donald F. La Barbara

Oct 12, 2020

Donald F. La Barbara Age 83, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Beloved husband of 49 years to Marguerite “Peggy” La Barbara (Anderson); loving father of Donna (Dan) Brtis; cherished grandfather of Hannah, Katie, and Danny Brtis. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose La Barbara (Adducci) and sister Janice Chiaro....

Vanessa M. Ferguson

Vanessa M. Ferguson

Oct 9, 2020

VANESSA M. FERGUSON (VELA) Age 63, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Vanessa is survived by her loving family, former husband, Robert Ferguson Jr., children, Bob Ferguson, Katherine Ferguson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Vanessa was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar & Marie Vela (Gonzalez). Vanessa’s greatest love...

Caroline M. Kreczmer

Caroline M. Kreczmer

Oct 9, 2020

CAROLINE M. KRECZMER (KOLODZIEJ) Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away at her home Friday, October 9th, 2020 in Frankfort. Caroline is survived by her loving family, children, Gary (Gisela) Kreczmer, Sherry (Terrance) O’Donnell and Laury Kreczmer. Grandma of Dan (Danielle), Matt (Anna), Mike, Kaley, Carly, Ben, Tim and Joe. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Dorothy...