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William P. Braker, Jr.
July 27, 2025
William Paul Braker, Jr., 98, formerly of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Born on November 3, 1926, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of William P Braker, Sr. and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Johanna (Wassermann) Braker, he was the beloved husband of Patricia Mintie (Reese) Braker and father to his children Beth (Tom Scott), Chip (Joanie), Nancy...
Joseph J. Sues
August 16, 2025
Age 68, a long time resident of Frankfort, passed away August 16, 2025 at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Anna Marie, his children, Joseph (Amanda) Sues, Laura (Ron) Lampen, Daniel (Katie) Sues and his nine cherished grandchildren- AJ, Adriana, Aston, Noah, Dominic, Owen, Vincent, Genevieve, and Otto.
Joe is survived by his mother Louise...
Paul A. LaBuhn
August 16, 2025
Paul A. LaBuhn, born on November 10, 1954, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted family, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Paul married the love of his life, Janet (née Smith) LaBuhn. Their bond was one of true partnership and lasting devotion. They were blessed to have celebrated 50 years...
Gerald "Jerry" C. Stewart
August 16, 2025
Age 91, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at Elevate Care Abington in Glenview.
Jerry is survived by his loving family, son, Arthur (Nicole) Stewart, grandchildren, Tommy Stewart, Harper Stewart, sister, Madelon Meents and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Frieda Stewart (Schonfeldt), wife, Linda A. Stewart (Raffke), son,...
James "Jim" Harazim
August 15, 2025
James Michael HarazimDecember 31, 1957 – August 15, 2025James Michael Harazim, 67, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away at home on August 15, 2025, in the loving care of his life partner, Delilah Cech. Jim was a skilled fabricator and welder by trade. After retiring, Jim cherished his time divided between New Lenox and Friendship, Wisconsin, where he and Delilah...
Richard P. Sargent
August 13, 2025
Richard P. (“Dick”) Sargent, age 94, of New Lenox, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home, surrounded by loving family and his devoted wife of 71+ years, Marilyn. Dick’s family was his greatest source of pride and joy and he is survived by his four children: Scott (Jeanne) Sargent, Anne (John) Helander, Nancy...
Ralph A. Eisenbrandt
August 11, 2025
Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, August 11th, 2025 at Thrive of Fox Valley in Aurora.
Ralph is survived by his loving family, children, Wendy (James) Rinke, AnnKaryn (Ronald) Bettenhausen, Paul (Kris) Eisenbrandt, grandchildren, Erin, Jamie, Kylee, Elizabeth, Max, Amber, Zowee, Steeler, great grandchildren, David, Evan, Ivy-Lou, sister, Vivienne Ellis, special niece Cathy and her husband David Dutro who was...
Joan P. Hanson
August 8, 2025
Joan P. Hanson
Age 83, of Frankfort, IL. formally of New Lenox, IL. passed away Friday August 8, 2025, at her home in Frankfort. Joan is survived by her loving family children: William (Nancy) Jennings, Jodi (Dan) Sheahan, Judi (Mike) Janovic; grandchildren: Katie and Will Jennings, Madeline (Jesus Salomon), John, Emily (Spencer Liebermann), Sophie, Allison Sheahan, Ryan (Alexis Eccles), and Kyle...
Karen L. Barnaby
August 6, 2025
Karen Barnaby
Born May 23, 1937, and passed away on August 6, 2025. She grew up in Frankfort, IL. and was a member of the first graduating class of Lincolnway Community High School in 1955. Her marriage brought her to Connecticut where she lived for over 40 years until health concerns brought her back to Illinois to be closer to her...
Gloria J Parello
August 3, 2025
Gloria J. Parello (nee Tynski) 78, of New Lenox was born in Chicago Illinois to the late Florian and Margaret (nee Herman) Tynski and passed away on August 3, 2025. Beloved wife of 46 years to Raymond Parello; loving mother of Mindy (Rick) DeMichele, Kara (Brad) Lande, Rae Lynn (Raymond) Ristich; cherished GiGi of Nicolas, Max, Meadow, Lilliana, and Layla;...
Ronald J. Smuszkiewicz
August 3, 2025
Age 81, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at his home in Mokena.
Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sylvia Smuszkiewicz (Falejczyk) and niece Nicole (James) Pfeiffer.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary Smuszkiewicz (Tupta), siblings, Vickie Jo Smuszkiewicz and Robert (late Patricia) Smuszkiewicz.
Ronald was a former member of St. Isidore Catholic Church...
G. John Tevere
August 2, 2025
G. John Tevere
Age 79, of Frankfort, IL. passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home in Frankfort. John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Judith Tevere; his children: Valerie Tevere (Angel Nevarez), Ginny Tevere (Tom Failor), Jacqueline (Joe) Woods, Matthew (Laura) Tevere; grandchildren: Giana Nevarez Tevere, Juliana Woods, James Woods, Ethan Failor, Jack Failor, Benjamin Tevere,...
Don A. Hyzynski
August 1, 2025
Age 68, of Shorewood, passed away Friday, August 1st, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Don is survived by his loving family, wife, Wanda Woods, children, Bryan (Stephanie) Bayles, Mike (Shannon) Hyzynski, Joseph (Kaila) Hyzynski, grandchildren, Brittany, Nicole, Colton, Layla, Fallon, Murphy, brother in-law, Don Sarosiek, niece, Jennifer (Dave) Pitcher, great nieces, Isabella Pitcher, Brianna Pitcher and numerous cousins.
Don...
James E. Barr
July 31, 2025
James E. Barr
Age 87, of Frankfort, IL. passed away Thursday July 31, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
James is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Kathleen Barr; children, Jayme (Randy) Spitzer, Lisa (Gerard) Huguelet, JoAnn (David) Conover, Jeremy Leonard, his sister Anita Wies, and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents...
Rudolph T. Loher
July 30, 2025
Age 93, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.
Rudolph is survived by his loving family, children, Cecilia (Michael) Grimson, Brian (Robbin) Loher, Anita (Edward) Lube, grandchildren, Samantha, Peter, Stephen, Sandra, Victoria, Sarah, Jen, Elise, Rheana, great grandchildren, Kenzie, Abigail, Cole, Michael, Austin, Sophia and Alyza.
Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph & Henrietta Loher (Lagoni), wife, Elizabeth...
Kenneth F. Havelka
July 29, 2025
Kenneth F. Havelka 76, of New Lenox, IL was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Frank and Stephanie (nee Grigalunous) Havelka and passed away July 29, 2025. Loving father of Chad Havelka and Matthew (Camille Stone) Havelka; proud gramps of Sawyer Stone and River Stone; dear brother of Linda (the late Terry) Loftus; fond uncle of Michael (Jami)...
Sandra A. Arthurs
July 29, 2025
Sandra A. Arthurs (nee Malek)
Age 64 of New Lenox passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL after a brief, and courageous, battle with cancer.
Sandy was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and the late Irene (nee Meduga) Malek. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Arthurs; loving mother of Steven (fiancée...
Donna J. Shaw
July 28, 2025
Donna J. Shaw
73, of Matteson, passed away Monday July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Chicago, IL to the late Ernest and Francine (nee Kessl) Goering. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late James Shaw; loving mother of James (Laurie) Shaw, Kelly (Edward) Cranston, Melissa Wagner, and Jennifer (Kristofer) Doerr; cherished grandmother of Emily...
Thomas J. Cowfer
July 27, 2025
Age 82, of Joliet, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at his home in Joliet.
Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Cowfer (Anselmino), daughter, Patricia “Patty” (Michael) Fitzgerald, grandchildren, Amanda (Bernice) Cowfer Chavez and Robert Fitzgerald.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Pauline Cowfer (Hamburger).
Thomas was a United States Air Force...
Joseph "Joey" Gomez
July 26, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Gomez
Age 57 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by his loving family. Joey was born in Chicago and raised in Bridgeport.
Beloved husband of Katie (nee Seguin) Gomez; loving father of Jay Gomez, Niko Gomez, and Natalie Gomez; devoted son of Virginia (nee Herrera) Gomez and the late Jose Zermeno;...
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