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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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
David M. Saenz
July 24, 2025
David Michael Saenz
Age 67, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. David was born in Chicago, IL to the late Daniel and Jeanette (nee Persak) Saenz.
Beloved husband of Vicky (nee Fly) Saenz; loving brother of Daniel (Jodee) Saenz and Susan (Russell) Aulwurm; loved uncle, cousin, and friend of many; also...
William C Nothof Sr.
July 24, 2025
William C. Nothof, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.
William Sr. is preceded in death by his dear wife Bea, sister Marie (Ben) Millner, brother Pete (Judy) Nothof, and his buddy Henry (his dog). He is survived by his sons William “Bill” (Chris) Nothof, Robert “Bob” (Terry) Nothof,...
Roger Alan Copen
July 24, 2025
Roger Alan Copen
September 9, 1947 – July 24, 2025
Age 77, of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Roger was born on September 9, 1947, in Joliet, IL, to the late Cecil and Rhoda (née Hill) Copen
He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (née Ciarlette) Copen for 53 years; loving...
David P. Gurnitz
July 24, 2025
DAVID P. GURNITZ
Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
David is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Gurnitz (Eckels), children, David Gurnitz Jr, Hoyett (Kelly) McKenzie, Melissa (fiancé Bill Collins) Johannsen, Yolanda (George) Ballantine, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister in-laws, Connie DeCraene, who has been Mary’s rock throughout David’s...
Jean M. Seitz
July 23, 2025
JEAN M. SEITZ (NELSON)
Age 91, of Matteson, passed away Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at her home in Matteson.
Jean is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward Seitz, children, Mark Seitz and Cynthia Seitz.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mary Nelson (Kerr) and sibling Margaret Dunn.
Jean was a longtime member of St. Lawrence O’Toole in Matteson and...
Jason A. Froling
July 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason A. Froling, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left us on July 22, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on June 19, 1975, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Jason was a man of remarkable strength and unwavering dedication. He worked as a hard-working tankerman, known...
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