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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Jack D. Dal Santo
August 26, 2026
Jack D. Dal Santo Age 88 of Florence, OR formerly of New Lenox, IL passed away August 26, 2026. Jack was born in Chicago, IL to the late Sylvio and Mary (nee Panozzo) Dal Santo.
Beloved husband of the late Betty L. (nee Williamson) Dal Santo; loving father of Renne Dal Santo, Jack (Martha) Dal Santo, Jr, and the late Ross...
Nicholas J. Weinert
September 18, 2026
Nicholas Joseph Weinert
Age 69, of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2026. Nick was born in Great Lakes, IL to Irene (nee Polak) and the late Donald Weinert.
Beloved husband and best friend of Cheryl (nee Wernli) Weinert; loving father of Rebecca Oswald and Mark Weinert (partner Stacey Rokusek); cherished grandfather “Pops” of Grace (Michael Weeks) Oswald...
Gerald F. Piepenbrink
September 18, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Piepenbrink, age 84, Army Veteran, of Frankfort, passed away September 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Patrice Piepenbrink, nee Paterson; loving father of Jered (Valerie) Piepenbrink and Jeremy (Kayce) Piepenbrink; grandfather of Jack, James, and Blake Piepenbrink; brother of Yvonne Piepenbrink and the late Karen (the late John) Barnaby; friend to many.
Jerry graduated from Lincolnway High School in 1960....
Arthur F Hoeltzer III
September 18, 2026
Arthur F. Hoeltzer III, best known as “Art,” was the kind of person who left an impression—not because he sought attention, but because he was someone people could depend on. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. To the people who loved him most, he was a steady presence, a protector, and someone who you could always count...
Alan Francis Edrinn
September 17, 2026
Alan Francis Edrinn, age 87, of Matteson passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Alan is survived by his loving children, Christine (Brian) Cronin, Elizabeth (Ronald II) Basick, and Alan W. (Kathleen) Edrinn; grandchildren, Erin Cronin, Daniel Cronin, Ronald Basick III, Allie Basick, Antoinette Edrinn and Quillan Edrinn; numerous nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his wife of 53...
Lawrence J. Tardy Jr.
September 16, 2026
Lawrence J. Tardy Jr. age 79, of Frankfort, IL. formerly of South Holland, IL. peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL. on July 13, 1947, to the late Lawrence Sr. and Jane (nee Flood) Tardy.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Suzanne (nee Halm) Tardy, beloved father to Christine (Tony Siriscevich) Tardy,...
Richard W. Olson
September 16, 2026
Richard W. Olson Sr., 75, of South Holland, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Robert and Rosemary (Wheeler) Olson.
Rick leaves behind his devoted guide dog, Teal; his beloved son, Ricky (Arien) Olson Jr., with whom he shared a close and loving bond; his beloved fiancée, Colleen Schickel;...
Jill Siwinski
September 15, 2026
Jill Siwinski age 66, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Joliet, IL. on February 26, 1960, to the late Howard and Doris (nee Richardson) Norberg. Jill is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Kenneth Siwinski, children Kyle (Amy) Siwinski, Jake (Ashley) Siwinski, grandchildren Duncan, Keira,...
Cynthia Ann Costalunga
September 15, 2026
Cynthia Ann Costalunga, age 75, of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of Richard Costalunga; loving mother of Brian (Stacy) Costalunga and Bradley (Melissa) Costalunga; grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Mia, Ava and Emi Costalunga; sister of Donna (the late Larry) McCoy; friend to many.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Theresa Filips, nee Bury.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz...
Patricia A. Wiemeler
September 13, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” Wiemeler (nee Wampach)
Age 90, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Henry E. Wiemeler; loving mother of Steve (Maria) Wiemeler, Susan Wren, Julie (late Daniel) Woods, Patricia (Keith) Madsen and Elizabeth Marusarz. Cherished “Mimi” of Steven (Retno), Grace (Greg), Daniel, Nicholas, Edward, Henry, Heather,...
Carolyn J. Wheeler
September 9, 2026
Carolyn Wheeler, 85, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was the most important part of her life. She was deeply dedicated to the people she loved, and her family was truly everything to her. Her...
Jean E. Dudley
September 6, 2026
Jean (nee Murphy) Dudley, 100, died Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Smith Crossing.
Jean was born and raised in Burgoon, Ohio. She was the daughter of Ray and Mary Murphy and had four brothers.
She shared an extraordinary 77-year marriage with her beloved husband, John. Their life was a testament to love, commitment and companionship.
She was the proud and loving mother of...
Donald E. Crum
September 6, 2026
Donald “Don” Crum passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 83.
Don was the devoted husband of Carol (née Dudas) for 49 years; cherished father of Jacqueline (James) Major and David Crum; and doting grandfather of Gavin, Owen, Abigail, and Sophia Major. He was the beloved brother of the late Jerry (Patricia) Crum and Nancy Sutton, and...
William M. Brieschke Sr.
September 6, 2026
Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, September 6th, 2026 at his home.
William is survived by his loving family, son, Bill (Pamela) Brieschke Jr., grandchildren, Aaron Brieschke, Ashley Brieschke, Christopher (Angalina) Brieschke, Bradley Brieschke and great grandchild Athena Brieschke.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Bridget Brieschke (Ryan), wife, Lucille “Cookie” Brieschke (Kmiec) and 12 siblings.
"William never...
Patricia Behnke-Delismon
September 5, 2026
Patricia Behnke-Delismon age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 5, 2026, at home with her family by her side. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL. to the late Peter and Mary (nee Sisco) Szotek.
Patricia was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Michelle (John) Stapleton, granddaughter Makaela (Kyle) Krause, great-granddaughter Haidyn...
Nicole Kathryn Larson
September 5, 2026
Nicole Kathryn Larson, 22, of New Lenox, IL stepped into eternity on September 5, 2026. She was the cherished daughter of Theodore and Karen Larson. Dearly loved sister of Nathan Larson, Caitlin & George Perosky. Beloved granddaughter of Ed & Carol Perosky and “Grandma” Karen Camp and treasured aunt of Caroline Perosky.
She is survived by her aunt and Godmother Becky...
Dennis S. Lebhardt Sr.
September 5, 2026
Dennis Stephen Lebhardt Sr.
69 of Matteson, IL passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Olympia Fields Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL. Dennis was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Margarette (nee Huller) Lebhardt.
Husband of Jean M. (nee Parrish) Lebhardt; father of Jennifer Johannsen, Dennis (Jennifer) Lebhardt Jr, Joseph (Alexis) Lebhardt; grandfather of Madison Johannsen, Margaret Johannsen, Mackenzie Johannsen,...
Thomas M. Friant
September 1, 2026
Thomas Martin Friant
Age 69 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Tom was born in Joliet, IL to the late Carl V. and Viola A. (nee Psik) Friant.
Loving brother of Steven (Wendy) Friant and the late David Friant; dear uncle of Gary A. Friant, Lori (Mike) Pitello, Paige (Sean) Russell, and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Kelly
August 31, 2026
Kathleen Kelly age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday August 31, 2026. Kathy was born in Chicago, IL. to the late Robert and Bettie Bennett. Kathy is survived by her children Pierce (Kat) Kelly, Timothy Kelly, 5 grandchildren, Sister Joan (Manuel) Barrera. Interment will be private.
Patricia A. Lizzo
August 28, 2026
Age 91, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully Friday, August 28th, 2026 at her home.
Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony Lizzo Sr, children, Tony Lizzo Jr, Donna (John) Herman, sibling, Virginia Robin, grandchildren, Nicole (Joseph) Santelli, Matthew Herman, Michael Lizzo, Rose Lizzo and great grandchild Ava Santelli.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Emma...
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