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Gordon Nelson
May 19, 2020
Gordon Nelson, age 89, at rest Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Victoria Village in Homer Glen. Born April 3, 1931 in Chicago, son of the late Maurice and Agnes Nelson, beloved husband of Norma (Verboomen) Nelson, loving father of Deborah Winter and Sharon (late Fred) Rausch, cherished grandfather of Bethany (Josh) Noble, Kristy (Cody) Murphy, Stephen Rausch and Caitlin (Jim...
Geraldine R. Dillon
May 19, 2020
Geraldine R. “Geri” Dillon (nee Schindler) “Auntie” Age 81, a 45-year resident of New Lenox and formerly of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home. Geri was born in Glasgow, Montana to the late Gothard and Edith Schindler. Beloved wife of Richard W. Dillon; dear sister of the late Susan Augustine and the late Sharon Schindler; sister-in-law...
Gladys Viola Browning
May 18, 2020
Gladys Viola Browning May 29, 1924 - May 18, 2020 Gladys Viola Browning (Westvig), age 95, of New Lenox, Illinois, died on Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Stephen) Tadey of Mokena, Illinois. Three granddaughters, Lori (Robert) Kurzeja of Newbury Park, California, Lynn Tadey of...
Betty Jane Hart
May 17, 2020
Betty Jane Hart (Kojs) (Souhrada) Age 87, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Loving mother of Michael Kojs, Michele (Tom) Joseph, and Matthew (Susan) Kojs; cherished grandmother of Matthew A. Kojs (Norah Jacob) and Kevin D. (fiancé Madeline Chervitz) Kojs; dear god-mother to Theresa (Joseph)...
Philip "Phil" P. Tinley
May 16, 2020
Philip Tinley, age 64, born in Dublin, Ireland and a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband to Vickie Tinley (Rossborough); beloved father to Kathryn, James, and Sarah; beloved son of the late Seamus and Maureen Tinley; dearest brother of Toni (Arthur) Noone, Elizabeth, the late James...
Sandra C. Nelson
May 13, 2020
SANDRA C. NELSON (Molinari), Age 81, of New Lenox formerly of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Sandra is survived by her loving family; son Peter (Jennifer) Nelson; grandchildren Kiersten Nelson, Kaileigh Nelson, Kenton Nelson; brother Peter (Phyllis) Molinari and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nelson; parents Peter L. and...
Charles David Baird
May 13, 2020
Charles David Baird Age 19, tragically passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after succumbing to injuries inflicted upon him on May 10, 2020. Beloved son of David and Jennifer (Silva) Baird; loving brother of Danielle and Ryan Baird; cherished grandson of Charles H. and Roberta (Deaville) Baird, Daniel and Jane (Michalik) Silva; dearest nephew and cousin of Denise Silva...
Vernon G. Koepke
May 13, 2020
Vernon G. Koepke, 95, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home with devoted family at his side. Born in Geneva, IL to the late Henry A. and Clara (nee Jeske) Koepke, Vernon grew up in Batavia, IL, where after graduating from Batavia High School, he worked at Rachielle's Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Apprentice. He proudly...
Diana Lee Grygiel
May 11, 2020
Diana Lee Grygiel (nee Stogsdill) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Diana was born on July 25, 1942 in Berwyn, IL to the late Albert M. and Bertha V. (nee Keller) Stogsdill. Beloved wife of Jerome J. Grygiel; loving mother of Jerome Grygiel Jr., Christine (James) Wisniewski, Timothy (Michelle)...
Richard B. Gaskins
May 11, 2020
Richard B. Gaskins Age 84, a resident of Frankfort since 1976, formerly of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Gaskins (Krueger) for 61 years; loving father Victoria (late John) Keller and Stacy Gaskins; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Rebecca, Christina, and Jessica; dear brother of Charlotte Jean (Edward) Carone; and loved by many dear...
Karen M. Barnickel
May 9, 2020
Karen M. Barnickel (nee Erskine) 71, of New Lenox, passed away May 9, 2020 in Arizona. Karen was born in Harvey, IL to the late Richard Gordon and Helen (nee Stover) Erskine. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Barnickel; loving mother of Dennis (Chris) Barnickel, Cindi (Adam) Schouten, and Jennifer Barnickel; cherished grandmother of Lukas Cole, Lacey Barnickel, Tyler...
Sharon L. Edrinn
May 9, 2020
SHARON L. EDRINN (TROESCH) Age 75, of Matteson passed away on Saturday, May 9th 2020 at her home. Sharon is survived by her loving family, husband and best friend of 53 years, Alan F. Edrinn, children, Christine (Brian) Cronin, Elizabeth (Ronald II) Basick, Alan W. (Kathleen) Edrinn, grandchildren, Erin Cronin, Daniel Cronin, Ronald Basick III, Allie Basick, Antoinette Edrinn, Quillan...
Larry D. Swarens
May 8, 2020
LARRY D. SWARENS Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, May 8th 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years, Doreen Swarens (Hickling), children, Catherine (Kenny) Schipman, Wendy Swarens, Kevin (Chris) Swarens, grandchildren, Patrick Schipman, Emily Schipman, Ellie Schipman, Kyle Swarens, Reese Swarens, siblings, Carolyn Sue (Hank) Walstra,...
S. Jane Knigge
May 7, 2020
S. Jane Knigge (Taylor), age 74, a resident of Morris formerly of Frankfort and Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving mother of Kimberly Knigge and Daniel (Sara) Knigge; cherished grandmother of Julia and Evan Knigge; dear daughter of the late Donald and late Adeline (Thomas) Taylor; dearest sister of Thomas...
Mark P. Sells
May 5, 2020
Mark P. Sells 62, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Eleanor (nee Stankus) Sells. Loving and devoted husband of Debbie (nee Mangerson) Sells; loving step-father of Stacey (Matt) Gruca, Matt (Sarah) Packard, and Josh (Emily) Packard; cherished grandfather of Matthew Gruca,...
Gary T. Manheim
May 3, 2020
Gary T. Manheim Age 65, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving husband of Yvette Manheim (Mathis); dear brother of Deborah (Dan) Latham and Kathleen Manheim; cherished uncle of numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; dear brother-in-law of Kim (Westy) Westendorf; also survived by his beloved animals. He was preceded in death by his...
Bernadine E. Simanis
May 3, 2020
Bernadine E. Simanis (nee Petraitis) Age 85, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving mother of Cathy Blake, Mary Simanis, Richard (Susan) Simanis, and Mike Simanis; cherished grandmother of Ron (Kristin), Rich (Erin), Nick, Melissa (Tom), and Jim and cherished great-grandmother of Jameson and Tanner; dear sister of George (Karen) Petraitis and Virginia (Bob) Matyska....
Marion Alice Lindgren
May 2, 2020
Marion A. Lindgren (Thoeming), age 96, of Chicago Heights, South Holland and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She is survived by her loving family; children Claire (Larry) Hall, Robert (Voni) Lindgren and Susan (Tom) Kazmierczak; grandchildren Amanda (Brent) Honnold, Melissa (Corey) Morris, Megan (Joe) Humphrey, Matthew (Ashley) Hall and Wendy (Don) Muto; step grandson Scot (Kris)...
Roger H. Peterson
Apr 30, 2020
Roger H. Peterson, age 81, a resident of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Algonquin and Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Virginia Peterson (Hagstrom); beloved father of Jerry (Teri) Peterson, Wayne (Josie) Peterson and Michael (Patti) Peterson, Lynn (Howard) Saubert; cherished grandfather of Nicole Saubert,...
Irene A. Storako
Apr 30, 2020
Irene A. Storako (Masier) age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Tinley Park and Roseland area, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Loving wife of the late Benedict Storako; beloved mother of Jerome Storako and Robert (Ceclilia) Storako; cherised grandmother of Becky (Tom) O’Brien, Rob (Jamie) Storako,...
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