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Randy C. Zych
Dec 1, 2023
RANDY C. ZYCH
Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Randy is survived by his loving family, wife, Maureen Zych (McCann), daughters, Tammi (Alan) Matan, Tracey (Dana) Olson, Kelly (Mark) Hein, grandchildren, Taylor (Wayne) Winkler, Nickolas Olson, Lauren Matan, Ashley Hein, Michael Olson, Jaime Hein, Jessica Hein, great grandchildren, Adilynn Winkler, Cooper...
Michael A. Podgorny Sr.
Nov 30, 2023
MICHAEL A. PODGORNY SR.
Age 69, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Alicia Podgorny (Rodriguez), mother, Gloria Podgorny (Panozzo), sons, Robert (Rachel) Andre, Michael (Kelly) Podgorny Jr., sister, Susan (Edwin) Bear, grandchildren, Giovanni Podgorny, Claire Andre, Frankie Andre, Evelyn Andre, Zachary Andre. He was also a proud and beloved cousin and...
Lily Joy Data
Nov 29, 2023
LILY JOY DATA
(KNASIAK)
Age 69, of New Albin IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 in New Lenox.
Lily is survived by her loving family, children, Michael Joy, Anne (Michael) Joy Pesavento, siblings, Pat (Frank) Komperda, Laura (Andrew) Wasielewski, Steve (Cheryl) Knasiak, Michael (Lori) Knasiak, grandson, Sam Pesavento and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lily was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Irene Cohn
Nov 29, 2023
Irene Cohn
Age 96, of Tinley Park, IL passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2023, at The Cottages of New Lenox. Irene was born in Chicago, IL to the late Harry and Helen (nee Herzberg) Goldstein. Beloved wife of the late David Cohn; loving mother of Darcy (Robert) Mason and the late Laurene Sierles; cherished grandmother of Hannah (Gary) Alterson, Joshua (Nicte)...
Ruth Ann Shaver
Nov 29, 2023
Ruth Ann Shaver (nee Rosemann) 77, of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late Erhardt and Estelle Rosemann and passed away November 29, 2023. Loving mother of Kimberly Kleinwachter; cherished grandmother of Bowan (Krystyna Red), Liviya, and Mila Kleinwachter; dear sister of Theodore Rosemann and Nancy Bruno; fond aunt of Brooke (Nicholas), Keith, Cheryl (Adam), and Ashley; great aunt...
Lauren Anne Santana
Nov 26, 2023
Lauren Anne Santana
Our sweet, courageous girl passed peacefully at the age of 17 on Sunday, November 26, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer. Lauren was born on November 2, 2006 to Julie (nee Hayes) and Luis Santana, and she was raised in Homer Glen, IL.
Lauren was a gift to her family and all who knew her. She approached life...
Walter J. Pasternak
Nov 24, 2023
Walter "Wally" Joseph Pasternak
74, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Cherished and eldest son of the late Joseph M. and the late Wanda C. Pasternak (Klimacz). Treasured and beloved brother of Joe (Janie) Pasternak, Judy (Dan) Maruszak, the late Denny Pasternak, and Marian (Jim) Biesadecki. Loved uncle...
Craig S. Schwarz
Nov 24, 2023
Craig S. Schwarz
The world lost an extraordinary man when, at the age of 74, Craig S. Schwarz of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in the late hours of Thanksgiving night. Gratefully, both the holiday and the day prior were wonderful days spent with his favorite people. At Thanksgiving dinner, the family had raised their...
Joan H. Navarrete
Nov 23, 2023
JOAN H. NAVARRETE
(HAASE)
Age 93, of Manteno, passed away on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Joan is survived by her loving family, children, Dawn Veverka, Gerry (Terri) Navarrete, Heidi Klein, brother, Clarence (Bernadette) Haase, grandchildren, Christopher Navarrete, Janet Navarrete, Constance (David) Messing, David (Missy) Navarrete, Jonathan Veverka, Jessica Navarrete, Lauren Navarrete, Eric Klein, Alex Klein, great grandchildren,...
Timothy "Tim" Joseph O'Sullivan
Nov 23, 2023
Timothy Joseph O’Sullivan “Tim” was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Timothy and Antoinette O’Sullivan. He departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Caring husband to Carla O’Sullivan (Capadona) and stepfather to Andrew Rizzuto and the late Paul Rizzuto.
Dearest father to his children with Penny Maragia (Schilling): Timothy (Kristine) O’Sullivan, Sheri (Chris) Gad, and James (Priscilla) O’Sullivan.
Devoted grandfather...
Laurie M Scaccia
Nov 22, 2023
Laurene “Laurie” Marie Scaccia, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was blessed with a well-deserved peaceful passing, after courageously battling several illnesses for many years.
Laurie is survived by her beloved husband, James Scaccia; daughters Stacy (Nick) Rutovic and Julie (Jake) Usalis; and stepchildren Jeff (Sybil) Scaccia, Nicole (George) Durko,...
Patrick J Rafferty Sr.
Nov 22, 2023
Patrick J. Rafferty, 59, of the Tinley/Orland Park area was born in Chicago to the late Thomas and Bridget Rafferty, and passed away November 22, 2023. Beloved and devoted husband of Dreama Rafferty (nee Irby); loving father of Sarah, Patrick Jr., and Katie Rafferty; PROUD papa of Landon and Zoey; dear brother of Joann (Dave) Reed, Tom (Kathy) Rafferty, Billy...
Stephen Milton Matokar
Nov 20, 2023
Stephen Milton Matokar 84, of Frankfort Illinois was born in Chicago to the late Stephen and Ann Matokar and passed away on November 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Andretich) Matokar; loving father of the late Carrie Matokar, Laura (Rodney) Stiegman; proud papa of Matthew, Sarah, and Michael Stiegman. Stephen was a Vietnam War Veteran who served his country...
Charlotte R. Lehr
Nov 20, 2023
CHARLOTTE R. LEHR
Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 20th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.
Charlotte is survived by her loving family, daughters, Leann (Todd) Paarlberg, Kelly (Matt) Mullennix, sister, Joann Blouin, grandchildren, Matthew Mullennix, Annabelle (Nick) Abbate, Ashley (Daniel) Schliffka, Courtney (fiancé Michael Marotta) Paarlberg, great grandchildren, Luke Schliffka, Zoe Schliffka, Jude Schliffka, numerous nieces, nephews and...
Mario S. Ricchio
Nov 16, 2023
MARIO S. RICCHIO
Age 75, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Mario is survived by his loving family, children, Lisa Ricchio, Anna (David Kier) Ricchio, Pasquale (Sarah) Ricchio, siblings, Francisco (Maria) Ricchio, Pietro (Amalia) Ricchio and 10 grandchildren.
Mario was preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale & Luigina Ricchio (Salituro), daughter,...
Donald L. Benkendorf
Nov 15, 2023
Donald L. Benkendorf Sr.
Age 86, of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Chicago, IL to the late Marvin and Cecile (nee Houde) Benkendorf. Beloved husband of Wanda (nee Carney) Benkendorf; loving father of Donald (Cathleen) Benkendorf Jr. and Carin (Tod) Kamleiter; cherished grandfather of Andrew...
Kevin M. Andrews
Nov 15, 2023
Kevin Michael Andrews
Age 57, of Orland Park, IL passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Kevin was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Samuel and Ruth Andrews. Beloved son of Samuel and Ruth; loving brother of Lynda Andrews and Jeffrey (Paula) Andrews; loved uncle of Colin and Emma Andrews; cherished cousin, nephew, and friend of many. Kevin was a truck driver...
Janelle Marie Portwood
Nov 13, 2023
Janelle Marie Portwood, age 46, of New Lenox passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Janelle was surrounded by love, praise music, and prayer in the days and months preceding her death.
Janelle is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael Portwood, and their four sons—James (19), Jack (17), Judd (15) and...
Pam Griffin
Nov 13, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Griffin. Beloved wife of Greg, mother of Joe, Hillary Zaranti (John), John (Christy), and loving Mimi of Joe, Albert, Mary and James. Born to the late Russel and Rita Linderborg and sister to the late David Linderborg. Sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Pam was born and raised...
Maurice Joseph Balhan
Nov 13, 2023
Maurice J. Balhan
Age 69, a 48-year resident of Mokena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL. Maurice was born in Verviers, Belgium to Malou (nee Moyano) and the late Joseph Balhan. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Crabb) Balhan; loving father of Krystle (Thomas Esch) Balhan, and Matthew (Sarah) Balhan; cherished grandfather...
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