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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Margaret M. "Marge" Migler

Margaret M. "Marge" Migler

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret M. Migler “Marge”, age 81. Late of Mokena, IL., formerly of the East Side. Passed away on March 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Don Migler for 59 years. Loving mother of Don (Danielle) Migler, Margie Malkowski, and Tim (Mary Beth) Migler. Devoted grandmother of Joey, Colin, and Tommy. Dearest sister of Thomas (Kathy) Mangan. Fond aunt of many nieces...

Jacqueline A. Gaskins

Jacqueline A. Gaskins

Mar 9, 2024

Jacqueline A. Gaskins Age 86, a resident of Frankfort, Illinois since 1976, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  She is preceded in death in 2020 by her beloved husband, Richard Gaskins, who was her high school sweetheart, the love of her life and best friend.  She is survived by her loving daughters Victoria (late...

Howard R. Norberg

Howard R. Norberg

Mar 8, 2024

HOWARD R. NORBERG

Age 92, passed away Friday, March 8th, 2024 at his home in New Lenox.                     

 Howard is survived by his loving family, children, Tim Norberg, Judy Norberg, Tom (Kathy) Norberg, Jill (Ken) Siwinski, grandchildren, Lindsey (Pat) Norberg-Fellers, Lauren Norberg, Marja (Patrick) Cullen, Kyle (Amy) Siwinski, Jake (Ashley) Siwinski, great grandchildren,...

Lyndean L. Brick

Lyndean L. Brick

Mar 7, 2024

Lyndean Brick, seven weeks shy of her 65th birthday, of Frankfort, Illinois, beloved wife, mother, attorney, and nationally-recognized healthcare advocate, died Thursday morning, March 7th, following a long, courageous battle with sarcoma.  

 

She was the founder and CEO of Advis, Inc., a leading healthcare consulting firm active in 42 states. She served as Chair of the Illinois Hospital Licensing Board...

Kelly Ann Jarigese

Kelly Ann Jarigese

Mar 7, 2024

KELLY ANN JARIGESE

 

Age 40, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, March 7th, 2024.                   

 

Kelly is survived by her loving family, children, Aubry Haack, Jayden Jarigese, parents, Michael and Deborah Jarigese, grandmother, Seferina Jarigese, siblings, Brian (Meredith) Jarigese, Rob Jarigese, nephews, Aaron Jarigese, Connor Jarigese and Luke Jarigese.   

 

Kelly was preceded in death by her...

Sharon J. Hill

Sharon J. Hill

Mar 7, 2024

Sharon Janice Hill, 76, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1947 in Evergreen Park, IL to Robert and Elaine (Tarnroos) Hill. She is survived by her three children, Lisa (Bud) Choate, Todd (Jeanna) Kayer and Paula Kayer; eight grandchildren, Brandon (Vivian) Kayer, Jacob...

Miran W. Albrecht

Miran W. Albrecht

Mar 4, 2024

MIRAN W. ALBRECHT

 

Age 81, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters at his side, Monday, March 4th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.                   

 

Miran is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Albrecht (DeMarco), children, Michelle Marie (Dan) Holda, Christine Marie (Mark) Cagwin, son in-law, Robert Mueller Jr., siblings, Geraldine...

Nanette Tantillo

Nanette Tantillo

Mar 4, 2024

Nanette "Nan" Tantillo, age 63 of New Lenox, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024.  She attended Infant Jesus of Prague church and was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School.  Nan worked as an insurance adjuster for Allstate and Montgomery Wards Insurance, as a cashier for Empress Casino and as a Customer Representative for Comcast.  She...

Susan Lyn Cooper

Susan Lyn Cooper

Mar 3, 2024

Susan Lyn Cooper, age 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Susan is survived by her beloved husband, Craig Cooper; sons, Dakota (Ashlee) Cooper and Cade Cooper; her mother, Helen Kansfield; siblings, Teri Snyders, Kurt Hultsch, and Kris Hultsch; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Hultsch; and...

Dennis R. Michalak

Dennis R. Michalak

Feb 28, 2024

DENNIS R. MICHALAK

 

Age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Lake Forest Memorial Hospital.                   

 

Dennis is survived by his loving family, children, Cheryl (James) Schmidt, Charlene (Anthony) Nelson, Jeffrey Michalak, Katelynn Fischler, grandchildren, Kristin Schmidt, Kara Schmidt, Jodi Schmidt, James Schmidt III, Taylor Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Caden Nelson, Mason Fischler and...

William G. Stilke

William G. Stilke

Feb 27, 2024

William G. Stilke, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  William is survived by his beloved children, Gloria Bush, Judy Sands, Edward (Vickie) McCaffrey, and Gail (Bill) Doepp; grandchildren, George, Daniel, Patrick, Shannon, Morgan, Bailey, Sawyer, Andrew, and Caitlin; great-grandchildren Ava, Isaiah, Zurelda, Tanis, Elrik, Jessica, Jada, Drake, Dakota, Nathan, Collin, Julia, Jacob, and Maximus. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Stilke; his sister, Diane Favero; and his parents Ewald and Hazel Stilke. 

William...

June M. Congdon

June M. Congdon

Feb 26, 2024

June M. Congdon, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Clarendale of Mokena. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Warren Congdon; her parents James and Bridget Round; and her siblings, Alice (John) Bagwell, James Round, and Dorothy (Steve) Churilla. 

June was the loving sister of Patricia (late Richard) Lencki; sister-in-law of Sally Round; the fond Aunt...

Marianne C. Cooper

Marianne C. Cooper

Feb 26, 2024

Marianne C. Cooper (nee Celia) 45, was born in Chicago, IL to the late Domenico and Carol Celia and passed away February 26, 2024. Beloved wife of James Cooper; loving mother of Nicholas and Alexis Cooper; dear sister of Gina (Mike) Vinci; sister in law to Bill Cooper, Ron (Anneliesse) Cooper, Diane Cooper, and Angie (Stuart) Handelman; fond niece, aunt...

Valerie R. Doubrawa O.F.S.

Valerie R. Doubrawa O.F.S.

Feb 26, 2024

VALERIE R. DOUBRAWA  O.F.S.

 

Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2024 at her home in Frankfort.                   

 

Valerie is survived by her loving family, nieces and nephews, Larry (Sabryna) Eckhardt, Robert Doubrawa, Taisha Doubrawa, Elizabeth Doubrawa, Yulian (fiancée John Hood) Doubrawa, August (Rachel) Doubrawa, five great nieces and nephews and sister...

Roger Paul Jacob

Roger Paul Jacob

Feb 25, 2024

Roger Paul Jacob, 72 of Frankfort, formerly Park Forest, passed away of cancer suddenly on Feb. 25, 2024.  Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cathy Gliottoni. Sister, Marilyn (Rob) Robertson of Westminster, CO; brother-in-law of:  Pat (Dennis) Derfiny, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, Jim (Melissa) Gliottoni, Sue (Jeff) Hunt, Joe Sanfratello and J.C. Hirsch. Beloved Uncle of 14...

Raleigh "Grumpy" J. Johnson Jr.

Raleigh "Grumpy" J. Johnson Jr.

Feb 25, 2024

RALEIGH “GRUMPY” J. JOHNSON, JR.

 

Age 93, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at his home.                   

 

Raleigh is survived by his loving family, children, Joe (Debbie) Johnson, Raleigh “Buddy” (Adela) Johnson, Edward Johnson, siblings, Helen (Bernie) Geers, Bernie (Alice) Johnson, grandchildren, Joseph (Jennifer) Johnson, Nicholas (Deana) Johnson, Scott (Michele) Johnson, great...

Clementine R. Thorp

Clementine R. Thorp

Feb 25, 2024

Clementine R. Thorp (nee Bloom) 90, of Tinley Park passed away February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Thorp, survived by former husband Dale Campbell Sr.; loving mother of Susan (Dan) Panozzo, Nancy (Larry) Pufahl, Dale Warren Campbell (Melissa VanDyke), The late Jeffrey Campbell, and Lisa (Terry) Culver; proud grandma of Lauren (Bill) Valentine, Brian (Arte) Pufahl,...

Kenneth J. Yearley

Kenneth J. Yearley

Feb 24, 2024

Kenneth John Yearley, affectionately known to his family and many friends as Kenny, passed away peacefully in his hometown of New Lenox, IL on February 24, 2024.

He was born on November 13, 1954, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL to the late John and Mildred (nee Budd) Yearley.

Loving husband of Pam (nee Fornaciari) Yearley; loved nephew, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law,...

Kyle K. Korosa

Kyle K. Korosa

Feb 24, 2024

Kyle Kristopher Korosa

Age 47 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.  Kyle was born in Chicago, IL to Bruce and Kathy (nee Kwinn) Korosa.  Beloved husband of Sherry (nee O’Brien) Korosa; loving father of Kristopher Korosa, Victoria Myers, and Allen Myers; dear brother of Brian (Nicole – who...

Joseph M. Ogorzalek

Joseph M. Ogorzalek

Feb 23, 2024

JOSEPH M. OGORZALEK

 

Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully with the support of his family Friday, February 23rd, 2024.                   

 

Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Janet (Jack) Scanlon, Deborah (Joe) Kadich, Thomas (Dottie) Ogorzalek, Sharon (Don) Niven, James (Kristina) Ogorzalek, Eileen (Pat) Esposito, Sandra (Pat) Quinn, grandchildren, Scott Geiss, Gregory...

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