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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)...
John W. Rodgers, Jr.
Aug 12, 2020
JOHN W. RODGERS, JR. Age 92, of Mokena, former longtime resident of Canoga Park California, until returning “home” to the Chicago suburbs; he passed away Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. John is survived by his loving family, niece and nephew, Karen (Scott Hanish) Hestroffer, Berton (Salome Castilla) Hestroffer Jr., great niece, Yasmine Khoosnod, great...
Della A. Beller
Aug 10, 2020
DELLA A. BELLER (THOMPSON) Age 87, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, August 10th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Della is survived by her loving family, children, Peggy (Ray) Patterson, Barbara (Ed) Mosher, Linda (Terry) Lee, Les (Sherri) Beller, siblings, Frieda Dobbeke, Loretta Ross, Bill Thompson, Larry Thompson, grandchildren, Sarah (Kyle) Robbins, Scott Patterson, Stacy (Cory) Dillard, David (Amanda) Johnston,...
Sarah Anne Mccafferty
Aug 8, 2020
Sarah Anne McCafferty Age 32, a resident of Peoria, IL, formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago’s East Side, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Beloved daughter of Annette Milkowski and Brian F. McCafferty; favorite sister of Brian J. McCafferty and Kelsey McCafferty; amazing aunt to Ayden J. McCafferty; the best Maw Dog with Paw Dog Jonathan “JJ” Jones...
Roger F Weitendorf
Aug 8, 2020
Roger F. Weitendorf Age 61, a long time resident of New Lenox, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Jackie (Doyle) Weitendorf; dearest son of Lucy Ann (Young) Weitendorf and the late Walter Weitendorf; beloved father of Riley (Billy) Quinn and Ryan Weitendorf; fond brother of Leroy (Margaret) Weitendorf, John (Sharon)...
Alfred Peter Dreifke
Aug 8, 2020
Alfred Peter Dreifke Age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Western Springs, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Roberta (Filippi) Dreifke and his late first wife Cecilia (Toman) Dreifke (2004); beloved father of David Dreifke and Gayle Dreifke Dale; dearest step father of Michelle (Benjamin) Wilson Draus and Scott...
Philip W. Budny
Aug 5, 2020
PHILIP W. BUDNY Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Philip is survived by his loving family, children, Ken (Ilene) Budny, Carin (Kerry) Richee, step-children, Sue (Terry) Boggs, Steve (Christy) Simpson, Donna (Ric) Castellanos, Dan (Erica) Simpson, Matt Simpson, brother, Don (Barb) Budny, son-in-law, Bruce Bozek and numerous grandchildren and...
Joseph Dilorenzo
Aug 4, 2020
Joseph DiLorenzo age 76, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lynne A. DiLorenzo (Centers); loving father of the late Joseph DiLorenzo, late John Blackstone, Stephen Blackstone and Douglas Blackstone; dearest son of the late Joseph DiLorenzo and Lorraine Hrmon; fond brother of late Linda, John (Scott), Laura, James and...
Bernhard Hielscher
Aug 3, 2020
Bernhard Hielscher 88, of Homer Glen, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2020 surrounded by his family. Bernhard was born in Lingen (Ems), Germany on October 2, 1931 to the late Richard and Charlotte (nee Namokel) Hielscher. Beloved husband of Agnes (nee Schindlbeck) Hielscher; loving father of Silvia (Marvin) Prickel; cherished grandfather of Ryan Prickel and Jason...
Karen J. Oliver
Aug 3, 2020
Karen Jean Oliver (nee Krueger) 77, of Chicago, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at her son’s home in Monee. Karen was born in Chicago to the late Lawrence and Marjorie (nee Bates) Krueger. Loving mother of Anthony (Pam) Oliver and Joseph (Jackie) Oliver; cherished grandmother of Joseph Dominick Oliver; dear sister of Lynn (Lou) Heiser; loved aunt and cousin....
Craig H. Gervais
Jul 31, 2020
CRAIG H. GERVAIS Age 71, of Mokena, passed away Friday, July 31st, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Craig is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandi Gervais (Slowiak), children, Janine (Tim) Newman, Craig (Melanie) Gervais, grandchildren, Alana Gervais, Daniel Newman, siblings, Bradley (Chris) Gervais, Dale (Valerie) Gervais, Dean (Cathy) Gervais, Cheryl Huson, Keith (Vicki) Gervais,...
Charles J. Ellis
Jul 31, 2020
CHARLES J. ELLIS Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 31st, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Dorothy Ellis (Feeney), brother, Robert Ellis, sister in-law, Rose Ellis and niece Laurie Labriola. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Marie Ellis (Young) and siblings, Harry Ellis,...
Robert A. Wisniewski
Jul 28, 2020
Robert A. Wisniewski, 75, of Matteson, passed away on July 28, 2020. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Christine and beloved family: daughter Suzy (Stan) Kempczynski of Crestwood; son, Jim (Yildiz) Wisniewski of Vernon Hills; grandchildren: Jenny, Megan Kempczynski, Abby, Adam, Wisniewski. Sister, Barbara (Bob) Lewandowski and brother-in-law, Stanley Buchnat. He was preceded in death by...
Pamela Lynn Condon
Jul 28, 2020
Condon (Biedermann), Pamela Lynn Pamela Condon, nee Biedermann, 71 years, gained her second set of wings on July 28, 2020. Pam was the beloved wife of Patrick for 49 years; the loving mother of Kelley, Patrick (Brianna Sullivan), Bridget (Aaron) LaMothe & Molly; the beaming Gramma of Liam Condon and Harry and Simon LaMothe; the cherished sister of Debbie (late...
Charles "Chuck" Adam Rozhon
Jul 27, 2020
Born Dec 13, 1965 Charles “Chuck” Adam Rozhon Age 54, a resident of Phoenix, AZ, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27th, 2020. Beloved son of Ken and Margaret Rozhon (nee Gabriel) and brother of Ken Rozhon; also survived by cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins. Charles was preceded in death by his twin brother John Franklin Rozhon. Chuck was born...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Neumann
Jul 25, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) E. Neumann Age 82, current resident of New Lenox, IL and formerly of South Holland and the Southeast Side neighborhood in Chicago passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Lundstrom; loving father of Lawrence E. Neumann Jr., Cindy M. (Robert) Walsh, Timothy S. (Donna) Neumann, and Brian S. Neumann. Cherished grandfather of 6...
Paul G. Daugirda
Jul 25, 2020
Paul G. Daugirda Age 91, a longtime Frankfort resident and St. Anthony Catholic Church parishioner passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Paul worked for Rheem Manufacturing Company for 37 years and completed night school for his engineering degree while supporting his young family. He retired...
James D. Allen
Jul 25, 2020
James Dominick Allen 1938-2020 Age 82—Born March 15, 1938 where he was a lifelong resident of the Joliet area. Passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital Hospice Care Unit due to congestive heart failure. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Patricia (Judnich), sons Jeffrey (Gina) Allen and Gregory (fiance Christina) Allen, Grandsons Dominick, Anthony...
Milton Rissley Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
MILTON RISSLEY JR. Age 83, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. Milton is survived by his loving family, children, Pete (Judi) Rissley, John Rissley, Laura Johnston, siblings, Harry Rissley, Linda Beebe, Louise Rissley, grandchildren, Dana Rissley, Amy Rissley, Mike Rissley, Amber (Chris) Kircher, Austin Alldread, great grandchildren, Dominic Kircher and Alexis Kircher. Milton...
Bernice Demko
Jul 22, 2020
Bernice Demko (Bucelis) Age 94, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael Demko; loving mother of Jean (Don) Nixon, Michael Demko, and Dale (Paul) Sylves; cherished grandmother of Stacy (Chad) Doerre and Kelly Sylves, and great-grandmother of Conner Sylves, Haven Sylves, Reagan Larkins, Tylor Willer, Kayla Doerre, and Ashleigh...
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