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John V. Woulfe Jr.
June 24, 2025
John V. Woulfe Jr., of Frankfort, Illinois, died peacefully in his sleep June 24, four days after celebrating his 90th birthday. The former U.S. Marine was dedicated to his family, his Catholic faith and the flag.
Mr. Woulfe was born June 20, 1935, to John Sr. and Celeste Woulfe in Chicago. After graduating from Saint Ignatius College Prep in 1953, he...
Matthew "Matt" Gorga
June 23, 2025
MATTHEW “MATT” GORGA
Age 71, of Mokena, passed away Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Matt is survived by his loving family, wife, Sue Gorga (Trella), daughter, Jennifer (Nick) Spano, grandchildren, Harper Spano, Jackson Spano, siblings, Frances Gorga, Pat Gorga, sisters in-law, Patty (Garry) Kearnes, Laura Trella-Owak, numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Matt was preceded in death...
Charles R. Dircks
June 2, 2025
Charles Ray Dircks, age 83, passed away June 2, 2025. Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 3, 1941. Beloved husband of 61 years to Karen Dircks (nee Rach), loving father of Cheryl (Richard) Gamen and Laura (Larry) Kubiak; dear brother of the late George Dircks and Jerry Dircks; loving Papa of Rachel Gamen and Ryan (Ashley) Gamen. Throughout...
Doris Kirkpatrick Bennett
June 29, 2025
DORIS KIRKPATRICK BENNETT
Doris Kirkpatrick Bennett passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1928, in Bloomington, IL, and was the beloved daughter of Julia and Harry Kirkpatrick, sister of Edwin Kirkpatrick and lived her childhood and teen years in Kankakee, IL. She went to the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana where she made a group of...
Wade McCallon
June 25, 2025
Wade McCallon passed away peacefully on June 25 2025 with his loving family by his side. Wade was born in Murray, Ky where he grew up working on the family farm. He developed a strong work ethic that defined his life. He graduated from Calloway High School, Murray, KY and went on to receive his Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineer...
Vito J. Carbone Jr.
June 25, 2025
Vito J. Carbone Jr.
Age 67 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Vito was born in Chicago, IL to the late Vito J and Rose (nee Woodhall) Carbone.
Beloved husband of Sheri (nee Tediski) Carbone; loving father of Tiffany Carbone and Vito J. Carbone III; cherished grandpa of Austin Wills, Vito J....
Wilma June Smith
June 25, 2025
Wilma J. Smith (nee Warner)
Age 90 of Mokena, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Wilma was born in Effingham, IL to the late Elmer and Ethel (nee Dye) Warner.
Beloved wife of the late Wayne A. Smith; loving mother of Donald (Carol) Smith, Jerry (late Kim) (Cindy Guendling) Smith, Larry (Cindy) Smith, and the late Sheila Smith;...
Renee E. Swafford
June 25, 2025
RENEE E. SWAFFORD (DUMONT)
Age 62, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago.
Renee is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Swafford, sons, Tom Swafford, Mike (Jenny) Swafford, Sam (Brittany) Swafford, Dylan Swafford, Karson Swafford, brother, Ron Dumont, grandchildren, Evelyn Swafford, Addison Swafford, Konner Duncan and her beloved pet Puff.
Renee was...
Linda F Tynan
June 23, 2025
Loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Linda Fitzgerald Tynan, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, died suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the waters of South Haven, Michigan.
Born May 14, 1959, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, she grew up in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago. She was the beloved wife of David; loving mother of Matthew Sean (Lisa) and Daniel Fitzgerald;...
Gloria Alice Bormet
June 23, 2025
Gloria A. Bormet (nee Perry) Age 74, of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Gloria was born in Texas to the late Harold and Ethel Perry.
Beloved wife of the late Warren V. Bormet; loving mother of Jennifer Rosenburg and Amanda (Christopher) Rebout; cherished Grammie of Addison and Alexander...
Howard F. Spurlin
June 21, 2025
Howard Spurlin, age 80, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Chicago’s south side in 1944, Howard built a life grounded in hard work, steadfast strength, and a dry wit that often-caught people by surprise. He spent his career dedicated to the railroad industry, beginning as a switchman for the...
Tyler S. Dunn
June 21, 2025
Tyler Scott Dunn
Age 28 of Woodridge, IL formerly of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Tyler was born in Palos Heights, IL to Timothy and Christine (nee Ranger) Dunn.
Loving son Timothy Dunn and Christine (James) Litwicki; dear brother of Brooke (Brian) Skowronski, Jason Litwicki, Mary (fiancé Thomas Swannick) Brewer, and Megan Brewer; loving grandson of...
Baudelia Arias
June 20, 2025
Baudelia Arias 89, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Joliet, Illinois, on June 20, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1936, in Mexico to Clemente Alvarez and Ygnacia Alvarez (nee Barocio), both of whom preceded her in death.
Baudelia was a woman of many talents and interests, known for her kind and welcoming nature....
Thomas B. Donovan
June 20, 2025
THOMAS B DONOVAN
Age 83, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Palos Community hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Tom grew up on the south side of Chicago as the oldest of 6 children, and he met his “Darling Angel” Christy while they were in high school. He graduated from St. Felicitas grade school, Leo High School, Loyola University...
Mary Frances Whitaker
June 19, 2025
Mary Frances Whitaker (née Shive) passed away on June 19, 2025. She was born July 3, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of George and Mary Shive. Mary graduated with a B.A. in Education from the University of Illinois in 1956, and moved to New Lenox, where she taught English at Lincoln-Way High School.
In 1957, she married Ronald M. Whitaker...
Joyce C. Tilquist
June 19, 2025
Joyce C. Tilquist Age 89 of Bridgeview, IL. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025
Joyce is survived by her loving family, son Rick (Michelle) Tilquist, grandson Ricky (Michelle) Tilquist, grandchildren Aubrey, Gabriella, Chloe Tilquist, brother Mike (Petra) Burns, dog Sugar, many nieces, nephews, amd friends.
Joyce was proceeded in death by her parents John and Anita Burns, brother...
Donna M. Brown
June 16, 2025
Donna M. Brown (nee White)
Age 77 of New Lenox, IL, passed away at her home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Donna was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Robert E. and Mauree (nee McClain) White.
Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Brown; loving mother of Mike (Michelle) Kerschbaum, Jennifer (Brent) Kremnitzer, David (Kerrie) Brown, and Steve (Courtney) Brown; cherished...
Rev. Gordon H. Reif
June 14, 2025
REV. GORDON H. REIF
Age 94, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Pastor Gordon is survived by his loving family, children, Timothy (Dianne) Reif, Anne (Jeff Sherred) Rubley, Karen (Jack) Lester, Amy (Dean) Mackie, sibling, Stanley Reif, grandchildren, Kylie (Aaron) Parpart, Ryan (Amber) Reif, Tyler (Carrie Ann) Reif,...
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