Kenneth H. Rose 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Burbank, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Manhattan, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Rose; loving father of: Cynthia (James) Sullivan, and Shelly (Robert) Drake; cherished grandfather of: Kenneth, Valerie, Jessica, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of: Mikayla, Logan, Kaitlynn, Karter, Alessiea, Adrianna; dear brother of Clarence Rose; also...

Robert D. Mankowske 79, late of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late John and Katherine Mankowske. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Lexow), Loving Father of Robert (Kimberly) Mankowske and John Mankowske; Cherished Papa of Lynn and Kristi Mankowske; Dear Brother of the late William Mankowske. Bob was employed by Electro-Motive for 30 years. He was a U.S. Air Force...

Margie R. Pauls, was born on February 20, 1931 in St. Nicholas Minnesota. She was the daughter of John P. and Rose (Dockendorf) Beckius. Margie was united in marriage to Leroy A. Pauls on November 9, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Margie was a retired waitress and a Dietician. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, avid bird watcher, Bingo and all of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Margie is survived by her children and...

Jerry L. Hite 51, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born in Oak Lawn, IL to Geraldine (nee Donnelly) and the late Clarence Gordon Hite; Beloved Husband of Gayle (nee Hall); Loving Father of Ryan and Kyle Hite; Dear Brother of Rebecca Corlew, Pamela (the late Richard) Ray, Patricia Blank, Vicki Pappas, and the late Gordie Hite; Several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Jerry was the...

Joseph H. Farrell Age 88, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Mary (nee Henry) Farrell; children Joseph (Jean), Peggy and Patricia Farrell; grandchildren Brian, Joseph, Erin, Michael and Adam Farrell; great grandchildren Jayden Farrell, Sean Nowak and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lillian (nee Ditchy) Farrell,...

Shirley Mae Blackburn (nee Besso) 79, late of Lockport, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Palos Community Hospital. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Genevieve (nee Henderson) Besso. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith Dallas Blackburn. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Blackburn, Mary, Susie, and John; a dear sister-in-law Eileen White, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She attended...

JUDITH LEE STRICKLIN (LANE) Age 72. Passed peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Stanford University Hospital in California. Formerly of New Lenox, Illinois. Presently residing in Foster City, California. Judy was a loving and cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She will be greatly missed by her Son Bill Shepherd of New Lenox, Illinois, her Daughters: Cynthia Stricklin of Foster City,...

Rita C. Fisher 91, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave. New Lenox, IL 60451.

Michael Anthony Meehan, age 51 of Frankfort, formerly of Homewood, Flossmoor and Parsippany, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lori Meehan (nee Addy); children Patrick and Casey Meehan; parents John and Phyllis (nee Porten) Meehan; siblings Martha (Chris) Carlson, Peggy (Dan) Kramer and Mary Meehan; father and mother-in-law William and Shirley Addy; sister and brother-in-law Denise (Tom)...

Roger L. Pearson Age 68, of Lockport, IL., passed away Saturday, May 4h, 2013 in Maywood, IL. Loving brother of Robert (late Rosemary) Pearson and Lynn Pearson; dear uncle of Colleen Pearson, Robert Jr. (Jennifer) Pearson, and Jean Pearson; and great-uncle of Kayla Pearson. He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Pearson nee Schedeen. Roger was an avid sports fan. No Funeral Services scheduled. Cremation rites entrusted to Goodale...