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Theodore J. Montgomery
Jun 26, 2020
Theodore James Montgomery Age 84, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Leeper); loving father of Dawn (Jerry) Amis and Lisa (Dude) Sunde; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Alan) Lavigne and Kenneth (Abby) Sunde and great-grandfather of Brycen and Riley; dear brother of Bonnie (Victor) Miller; fond brother-in-law of William (Peggy) Leeper; and...
Joette R. Heatter
Jun 25, 2020
Joette R. Heatter (Kraus) Was born on July 3, 1955 and passed away on June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of 46 wonderful years to Dean Heatter. Joette is survived by her husband, two children, one grandchild, a daughter-in-law along with numerous family and friends. She loved spending time with her family and reading books. She touched many lives with her...
Kendall Blake Lynchey
Jun 23, 2020
KENDALL BLAKE LYNCHEY Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020. Kendall is survived by his loving daughters, Lauren Lynchey, Hannah Lynchey, sister, Kimberly (Paul) Via and his “second” family; Paul and Jake Fried, Harry Fried, Ronnie Fried and Debby (Fried) Burnstein. Kendall was preceded in death by his parents. James & Emily Lynchey (Bensfield). Friends and...
Mary Tomeczko
Jun 23, 2020
Mary Tomeczko, 90, passed away peacefully, at home in Orland Hills on June 23, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Richard Lisak and grandchildren: Kyle, Ethan, and Mia Lisak. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin K. Tomeczko in 2010 and her husband Edwin Tomeczko in 2003. Also preceded by her...
Mary Ann Garrity
Jun 22, 2020
Mary Ann Garrity (Truty) Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Garrity; loving mother of Marie Barmes and loving family friend of Therese Piazza; cherished grandmother of Bradley (Stephanie Beaumont) Tidwell and Ryan Tidwell and great-grandmother of Stephen Beaumont, and Raelynn and Gabriel Tidwell; treasured aunt of...
Beverly Rae Lorenz
Jun 21, 2020
Beverly Rae Lorenz (nee Harding) 82, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet. Beverly was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Helen (nee Akers) Harding. Beloved wife of the late Fred Lorenz; loving mother of John Michael (Debbie) O’Shaughnessy, Timothy (Pat) O’Shaughnessy, Nancy (Michael) Nicholas, Carolyn (Bob) Klimp,...
Joan Gyurko
Jun 20, 2020
Joan Hudson Gyurko (nee Mills) 72, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born in Chicago on January 1, 1948 to the late Frank and the late Eleanor Blaha. Joan was strong and witty and an avid lover of all sports, but was especially loyal to her Chicago teams. She was best known for becoming friends with everyone...
Marilyn A. Kooyenga
Jun 20, 2020
Marilyn A. Kooyenga, age 72, of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was born February 20, 1948 in Joliet, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Sylvia (nee Harmon) Kluth. She married John E. Kooyenga on October 30, 1964 in Mokena. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2016. She was also preceded...
Diane C. Pastern
Jun 19, 2020
Diane C. Pastern (nee Drefhall) 84, of Plainfield formerly of Dolton, passed away at her home on Friday, June 19, 2020 surrounded by family. Diane was born in Blue Island to the late Walter and Laura (nee Voss) Drefhall. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Pastern; loving mother of Barbara (Joseph) Kocinski and Timothy (Karen) Pastern; cherished grandmother of...
Shirley I. Warning
Jun 19, 2020
SHIRLEY I. WARNING Age 81, passed away Friday, June 19th, 2020 at Lakeshore Rehab and Healthcare in Joliet. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Jeffrey (Kandi) Warning, Chris (Linda) Warning, Brett Warning, brother, William Kite, grandchildren, Beth (Matthew) Russo, Lauren (Matthew) Jansen, Trevor Warning, Jack Warning, great grandchildren, Mila Jansen, Jace Jansen, Alexander Russo, niece, Felicia (Tom) Simpson,...
Karen Zimmerman
Jun 17, 2020
Karen Zimmerman (Foster), Age 71, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Loving wife of the late Donald “Don” Zimmerman; beloved mother of Vikki (Greg) Caruso, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Zimmerman and Brian (Brynn) Zimmerman; cherished grandmother of Nolan, Nicole, Brayden, Emily, Colin, Briar, Gracie, Brynnley, Nora, Macy, and Maddox; dear sister of Linda...
Arthur R. Gottschalk
Jun 17, 2020
ARTHUR R. GOTTSCHALK Age 95, born in Chicago, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest and Flossmoor, Arthur passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Norma Gottschalk (Schaloske); beloved father of Betsy Gottschalk, Nancy G. Murphy, and Sally (late Sam) Cimmarusti; dearest son of the late...
Maureen Hummel
Jun 16, 2020
Maureen Hummel (nee Convey) 65, of New Lenox, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Maureen was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late John and Joan (nee Hedderman) Convey. Beloved wife of Thomas Hummel; loving mother of Kellie (Joel Bultsma) Hummel, Shannon (Howard) Mueller, Danielle Costello, and Kathleen (Daniel) Garcia; cherished...
William C. Sumner
Jun 16, 2020
WILLIAM CURTIS SUMNER Age 76, passed away at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital, Arizona on June 16th following a long battle with Leukemia and heart disease. “Bill” was born on December 12th, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Roger and Constance Sumner of Homewood, IL. He was the middle of three sons. Following two years in the Army he married Deborah...
Leona V. Lytton
Jun 15, 2020
Leona V. Lytton (Michaels) Age 93, a resident of Mokena, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. Born in Selby, SD, and then resided in Chicago for 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Phillip “P.J.” Lytton; loving mother of William A. (Victoria) Lytton, cherished aunt of Lisa (Ross) Carlson, and fond great aunt of Amanda (James) Blakeway. She was...
Robert Stanley Wolf
Jun 13, 2020
Robert Stanley Wolf Age 82, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Louise (Dogoda); loving father of Karen (Craig) Simpson and Wendy (Jeffrey) Starwalt; cherished grandfather of Harry Simpson, Noah Simpson, Frances (Jeremy) Hack, Abigail (Thomas) Hlinka, and Josephine Starwalt; dear brother of Patricia (late Arthur) Brown. Robert was preceded in death...
Sheila Smith
Jun 11, 2020
Shelia Smith Age 55, a longtime resident of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving mother of Christopher (Dana) Hooton; beloved daughter of Wilma Smith (Warner) and the late Wayne Smith; dearest sister of Jerry (late Kim) Smith, Larry (Cindy) Smith and Donald (Carol) Smith; cherished grandmother of Parker and Nathan...
Mary A. Gilligan
Jun 11, 2020
Mary A. Gilligan, age, 91 of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. Loving wife of the late John “Sean” Gilligan, 1999. Beloved mother of William (Margaret) Gilligan of Ireland, Helen (Terrance) Holz of Evergreen Park, David (Anne Marie) Gilligan of Chicago, John (Sheila) Gilligan of Chicago, Margaret (Tom) Kenny of Tinley Park, Patrick (Maureen) Gilligan of Chicago,...
Lawrence M. Cooke
Jun 9, 2020
Lawrence Michael Cooke 73, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Lawrence was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Evelyn (nee Doyle) Cooke. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Young) Cooke; loving father of Lawrence (Terri) Cooke, Sheri (fiance Ron Sass) DeLuca, Garry (Kristen) Cooke, and Jerry (Stephanie) Cooke; cherished grandfather of...
Mary Louise Labok
Jun 8, 2020
Mary Louise Labok (nee Cundari) 62, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Monday, June 8, 2020. Mary was born in Chicago to Jeanette (nee Spaitis) and the late Joseph A. Cundari Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Ronald Jr. (Cari) Labok, Kenneth (Kimberly) Labok, Jonathan (Aurora) Labok, and Rebecca (Brian) Shirmulis; cherished grandmother of Lorelai Labok, Lizabeth Labok,...
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