Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Karl H. Jaeger

Karl H. Jaeger

Sep 3, 2020

KARL H. JAEGER Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Karl is survived by his family, fantastic husband of Gloria Jaeger (Sporny), loving father of Melissa (Don) Mihalovits, Rebecca (Joseph) Szczech, proud grandfather of Madisyn Mihalovits, Trent Mihalovits, Noah Szczech, Kyle Szczech, Kara Szczech and brother of...

Valerie Ann Danek

Valerie Ann Danek

Sep 2, 2020

Valerie Ann Danek (nee Burrer), known as 'Vivi' by her family, passed away after an unfortunate fall on September 2nd, 2020 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Keith Danek and her parents, Emma (Mosso) Burrer and Val George Burrer. She is survived by her son Keith (Susan) Danek and...

Michael Alan Bernard

Michael Alan Bernard

Sep 1, 2020

Michael Alan Bernard Michael Alan Bernard, a 52-year resident of New Lenox, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the age of 72. Michael was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Patricia L. (nee Bennett) and the late George A. Bernard. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Malloy). Loving father of Laurie (Steve) Johnson, Amy Foley, Gregory (Susan) Bernard,...

Sandra Busch

Sandra Busch

Aug 30, 2020

SANDRA BUSCH Age 75, passed away Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Sandra is survived by her loving family, siblings, Kathleen (James) Richards, Shelia Strickland, Glenn (Kimberly) Velasquez and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino & Marie Velasquez (Busch) and brother in-law Larry Strickland. Sandra was...

Joyce Marie Davis

Joyce Marie Davis

Aug 29, 2020

Joyce Marie Davis (nee Howe) 78, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Joyce was born in Waynesboro, TN to the late James and Edna (nee Pulley) Howe. Beloved wife of 54 years of David Davis; loving mother of Duane White, Melissa (Jeff) Jankowski, and Brian...

Carole Joyce Hare

Carole Joyce Hare

Aug 28, 2020

Carole Joyce Hare Carole was born on January 8, 1946 and passed away on August 28, 2020. Faithful spouse to Floyd Greer; loving mother of Steve Hare and Denise Pienias; adoring grandmother of Brett Hare, Kristen Hare, Lincoln Pienias and Reagan Pienias. Private services were held.

Andree Emlienne Gilarski

Andree Emlienne Gilarski

Aug 28, 2020

Andree Emlienne Gilarski, age 97, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2020 Andree was born in Neuves Maison, France on October 26, 1922. Andree is survived by her loving family: Daughter Claudine Gilarski, son Robert, and wife (Laura) Gilarski, her 2 grandchildren, Christa Gilarski and Collin Gilarski, nieces Elaine (George) Godomski, Pat Zawierski, Denise Truxal, Lilly Varner and numerous great, and...

Jennifer Lynn Strezo

Jennifer Lynn Strezo

Aug 26, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Strezo (nee Pignone) 50, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jennifer was born in Chicago to Carolyn (nee Geraci) and the late Richard Pignone. Beloved wife of Michael R. Strezo; loving and devoted mother of Jason Strezo and Jeremy Strezo; dear sister of Joseph (Lori) Pignone; cherished...

Michael J. Celkis

Michael J. Celkis

Aug 25, 2020

Michael J. Celkis 55, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Eunice (nee Willis) and the late James J. Celkis. Beloved husband of Angela; Loving father of Christine; Dear brother of James “Doc” (Cheryl), Sandra “Crow” Hill, Thomas “Tombo” (April), Sharon “Pokey” (Perry) Crakes,...

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

Aug 24, 2020

Steve Wilson Age 79, a resident of Bridgeview, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Loving father of Debby (Richard) Tremble, Allen Wilson, and Brian Wilson; cherished grandfather of Danielle Tremble, Rachel Tremble, and Caitlyn Wilson; dear brother of Caroline Loyd, Linda Wilson, and Milly (Gerry) Brown; devoted partner of Joyce Milbrandt; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...

Terri L. Carse

Terri L. Carse

Aug 24, 2020

Terri L. Carse (nee Singleton) 53, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Terri was born in St. Joseph, MI to Leona (nee Wesolowski) and the late Arthur Singleton. Beloved wife of Bob Carse, loving mother of Sara Carse; dear sister of Arthur Jr. “Jamie” Singleton, Jacki (Joe) Harmon, and Tabetha (Craig)...

Charles T.  Sterne

Charles T. Sterne

Aug 24, 2020

Charles T. Sterne Age 62, a resident of Plainfield, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 after fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis for many years. Loving father of Kevin Sterne and Liz Sterne; dear brother of Michael Sterne and Mark Sterne; fond uncle of Joshua Sterne; also survived by Kim Sterne and his beloved dog Bailey. Charles volunteered at Parkview Christian Church...

Allen Gustav Neuber

Allen Gustav Neuber

Aug 23, 2020

Allen Gustav Neuber, age 87, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Crossville Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Loving husband of the late Lois Neuber (Nitzsche); beloved father of Susan (David) Towler and Bruce (Joyce) Neuber; dearest brother of the late Wayne (late mary) Neuber, late Bud (late Joyce) Neuber and the late Alvina (late Dick)...

Tim Pajak

Tim Pajak

Aug 22, 2020

Tim Pajak Age 49, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Burbank, Oak Forest, Hickory Hills, Custer Park and Plainfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Loving father of Megan and Connor Pajak; beloved son of Walter and the late Kathleen (Chomko) Pajak; dearest brother of Shane Chomko; loving uncle of Shane J. Chomko and Beau R. Chomko cherished...

Dorothy Francis Briano

Dorothy Francis Briano

Aug 19, 2020

Dorothy Francis Briano Age 57, of Tinley Park, formererly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. Loving mother of Raul Briano and Melissa (fiancée Carlos Abarca) Briano; beloved life partner of Gary Chaiken; dear daughter of the late Bernadine Wronkiewicz; dearest sister of Matthew (Ana) Staple, Corkey Staple and the late Annie; cherished grandmother of Ivanna and Iain Briano;...

Allene Anderson Pitts

Allene Anderson Pitts

Aug 18, 2020

Allene Anderson Pitts, 74 of Tinley Park and Darien, passed away on Aug. 18, 2020. Survived by her brother, Gary (Christine) Anderson, step-son and daughter-in-law Edward C. (Peggy White) Pitts III, granddaughters: Taylor Pitts and Ashley Couch, niece, Dawn Hildebrand; and many friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward C. Pitts in 2015. Sister, Corinne (T.R. “Bud”) Hildebrand,...

James Eugene Busbey

James Eugene Busbey

Aug 18, 2020

James Eugene Busbey Age 91, a resident of Joliet, passed away on August 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Rudd); loving father of Tedra (Rick) Stacey, and step-father of Rick Busbey and Charles (Elene) Busbey; cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 19. James was preceded in death by his parents James B. and Alice Busbey (nee Hunt); siblings...

Timothy A. Clark

Timothy A. Clark

Aug 15, 2020

Timothy A. Clark 57 of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Tim was born in Clinton, IA to his loving parents, Kathleen K. (nee Koppenhaver) and Darrell W. Clark. He was beloved husband and best friend of Kimberly (nee Kochel); devoted father to Michelle (John) Medlin, Megan (Joe) Moreno,...

Vivian Myers

Vivian Myers

Aug 14, 2020

Vivian Myers (Vanderberg), age 86 of Frankfort formerly of Sauk Village, Tinley Park and Kellart Lake in Cissna Park. Loving wife of the late Donald Myers; loving mother of Steven Myers and Susan (Martin) Olsen; dear sister of the late Ruth Opyt and Richard (Dolores) Vanderberg; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Marguerite) Myers, Matthew Myers, Samuel Olsen and Abigail Olsen; great...

Antonio Vincent Brummond

Antonio Vincent Brummond

Aug 12, 2020

Antonio Vincent Brummond Age 22, a resident of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Loving son of Jennifer (Lavender) and Justin Brummond; beloved brother of Dominic and Justine Brummond; cherished grandson of Linda and Lew Carrozza, Cindy and Jay Lavender; dear nephew of Mary Pogioli (Gonzalez), Eva Gonzalez and Heather (Rabinowitz)...