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Michael "Mikey" Peterson Jr.
Jul 21, 2020
Michael “Mikey” E. Peterson Jr. Age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21 , 2020. Beloved son of Carol McCarthy Peterson and Michael E. Peterson Sr., loving brother of Julie (Scott) Sallese, Jason (Amy) Peterson, and Brian (Meghaan) Peterson; Cherished uncle of 8 nieces and nephews; Amanda, Kaitlyn, Abby, Alyssa, Ava, Amelia, Sean, and Maura. Loved by numerous Aunts,...
Paul A. Wajda
Jul 18, 2020
PAUL A. WAJDA Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at Alden Estates of Orland Park. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Wajda (Johnson), mother, Bernice Wajda (Kurdziel), children, Michael Pickert (Brandi), Patricia Wajda, Charles (Dawn) Pickert, Christian (Dennise) Wajda, siblings, Richard Wajda, James (Sandra) Wajda, and five grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death...
Richard A. Persson
Jul 15, 2020
Richard A. Persson Age 85, a resident of Florida and Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of 48 years of the late Lucille G. (nee Jensen) Persson; loving father of Kristina (late Tom) Venskus, Brenda (Mark) Michuda, Richard (Laurie) Persson, Jr. and Tamara (Matt) Okma; beloved brother of Linda (Ken) Strong and Jeanette Persson; cherished grandfather...
Andrew J. Dewitt
Jul 15, 2020
Andrew J. DeWitt Age, 32 a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota formerly of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Loving husband of Rebecca ( nee Egbert) DeWitt; beloved son of Robert (Patrice) DeWitt, Jr. and Mary ( nee Faulkner) DeWitt; dearest brother of Michael DeWitt; cherished son-in-law of Ed and Sue Egbert; fond brother-in-law of...
Chester A. Jobe Iii
Jul 15, 2020
Chester A. Jobe III 66, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Chester was born in Chicago to the late Hope (nee Hanna) and Chester A. Jobe Jr. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Spanovic); loving father of Jeremy (Carrie) Jobe, Kristin (Brian) Pellegrini, and the late Michelle Jobe; cherished...
Isabell "Izzy" Malkusak
Jul 12, 2020
Isabell “Izzy” Malkusak (nee Dallesandro) 1936 - 2020 Isabell Esther Malkusak passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 12, 2020, while surrounded by her family in her own home. Born May 20, 1936, in Chicago, IL, Isabell was the 2nd of 5 daughters born to Antonio and Yolanda Dallesandro. She is survived by her ever-loving husband...
Katherine Fredin
Jul 11, 2020
Katherine Fredin (Priami) Age 98, a lifelong resident of Frankfort, passed away on July 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert Fredin; loving mother of James A. (Mary K.) Fredin, Bonnie (Dennis) Pfeifer, and Doug (Barbara) Fredin; cherished grandmother of Geoff (Molly) Pfeifer, Emily (Ryan) Starck, Elizabeth (Brian) McDonnell, Margaret (Christopher) Janik, Timothy (Lindsay) Fredin, Carolyn (Nicholas) Siroky, Justin...
Margaret S. Travis
Jul 11, 2020
Margaret S. Travis, age 71, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Loving mother of Dale Travis and the late Danny Travis; beloved daughter of the late Marvin Bell and late Betty Bell; dearest cousin of 2. Margaret worked for McDonald’s in Tinley Park for the past 20 years. A memorial visitation will be...
James F. Roser
Jul 10, 2020
JAMES. F. ROSER Age 77, born and raised in Chicago where he also raised his family. After retirement Jim moved to New Lenox in 1998 where he resided with his wife Donna until his passing Friday, July 10, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Roser (Clark) whom he was...
Beverly Welsch
Jul 9, 2020
Bev Welsch was born in Falls City Nebraska on August 7th, 1929. She and her family moved 13 times in 17 years finally landing in Joliet Illinois in 1946. Bev met and married Robert (RT) Welsch in 1951 and had 2 children, Ted and Steve. Bev loved raising her children (which is hard to believe given what she had to...
Loretta M. Schildmiller
Jul 8, 2020
Loretta Marie Schildmiller (nee Rabka) 95 formerly of New Lenox passed away on July 8, 2020 at her home in Katy, Texas. She was born on May 13, 1925 in Blue Island, IL to Henry and Helen (nee Lassa) Rabka. She was a member of St Jude Parish in New Lenox, IL. She was active with the New Lenox Seniors...
William R. Bylsma
Jul 8, 2020
William Robert Bylsma 73, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Bill was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Robert and Katherine (nee Hainje) Bylsma. Beloved husband of Connie (nee Kulik); dear brother of Dan (Joyce) Bylsma, Edward Bylsma, and Joyce Oland; loved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was a teacher and football...
Frank R. Willis
Jul 7, 2020
Frank R. Willis 87, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. Frank was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Frank H. and Kathleen (nee Fox) Willis. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Comstock); loving father of David (Kathleen) Willis, Steven (Heather) Willis, Cynthia (Kelly) Kinate, and Carolyn (Jeffrey) Day; cherished grandfather of Heather (John) Romang,...
Rose B. Fitzgerald
Jul 7, 2020
ROSE B. FITZGERALD (BRUTTI) Age 86, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at her home. Rose is survived by her loving family, children, Mark (Mary) Fitzgerald, Mari Lynn (Michael) Ross, grandchildren, John (Kellie) Fitzgerald, Stephanie (Dave) Summers, Vivian Fitzgerald, Michael (Erica) Ross, Kaylee Ross, Gabriel Ross, great grandchildren, Nora Ross, Annie Fitzgerald and Emily Ross. Rose was preceded...
Joseph Edward Mejdrich
Jul 6, 2020
Joseph Edward Mejdrich 18, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2020. Joseph was born in Oak Lawn to Brian Mejdrich and Lisa Lohan. Beloved son of Brian and Lisa; loving brother, “JoJo Bear” of Christina (Brandon Santoro) Mejdrich; proud “Uncle JoJo” of Brayden; loved nephew and cousin of many. He was preceded in death his grandmother Sandy...
Marion Lewis, Sr.
Jul 5, 2020
Marion Lewis, Sr. Age 80, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving husband of Ella (Gillispe) Lewis; beloved father of Marion (Laura) Lewis, Jr.; dearest son of the late Will and Zelphia Lewis; cherished brother of Ray (late Myrtle) Lewis, Wilma (Fred, Jr.) Davis, Jr., late Juanita...
John E. Devalk
Jul 4, 2020
JOHN E. DeVALK Age 77, passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Diana DeValk (Valiga), sons, John (Anita) DeValk, Eric (Jennifer) DeValk, sisters, Edith DeValk, Martha DeValk, grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Ryan, Evan, Elena and Sean. John was preceded in death by his parents, John & Anna DeValk (Kampenga)...
Edwin G. Woodcock Sr.
Jul 4, 2020
Edwin G. “Ed” Woodcock Sr. 90, of Joliet, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet. Ed was born on a farm in, New Lenox, to the late George G. and Gertrude (nee Mattes) Woodcock. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Marvel (nee Cantu); loving father of Marcy (Richard) Simon, Marvis “Kitten”...
Patrick J. Kukosh
Jun 30, 2020
Patrick J. Kukosh Age 50, a resident of Park Forest, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Loving father of Joshua, Faith, and Riley Kukosh; beloved son of Theresa Kukosh (Purtell); cherished brother of Patricia Wulf, Christine (George) Graniczny, Ronnie (Bev) Kukosh, and Sharon (Chuck) Raimondi and his dog Adam. Patrick was loving, thoughtful and very creative and artistic, and...
Mildred Helen Steinbrenner
Jun 28, 2020
Mildred Helen Steinbrenner Age 93, a longtime resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Mildred is survived by her loving family; children Dennis (Carol) Steinbrenner, Glenn (Connie) Steinbrenner and Linda (Dan) Zwintscher; grandchildren Keith (Christine) Steinbrenner, Robin (Brian) Kec, Kristin (Kevin) Kartheiser, Amy (Matt) Thompson, Julie (Greg Rieker) Steinbrenner, Lisa Steinbrenner, Matthew Steinbrenner, Stacy...
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