Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Margaret Ann "Margie" Rucinski

Margaret Ann "Margie" Rucinski

July 22, 2025

Margaret Ann “Margie” Rucinski, age 75, a 30 year resident of Tinley Park passed away July 22, 2025. Awesome wife and best friend of Bob Rucinski who went to Heaven in 2015 to find a perfect place for their forever home, along with her parents Margaret and Bill Rapp. She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Lou) Gagner, grandsons: Parker...

Richard F. Gibson

Richard F. Gibson

July 21, 2025

Richard F. Gibson Age 89 of Mokena passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Richard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry “Mawk” and Jean (nee Czaus) Gibson. 

Beloved husband of Marcella (nee Matay) Gibson; loving father of Mike (Suzy) Gibson, Rick (Mary) Gibson, Ginny (Stan) Wisniewski, Richie (Sue) Thompson, Mark Thompson, and...

Jerry G. Allen

Jerry G. Allen

July 20, 2025

Jerry G. Allen (née Kruse) 

Jerry Gale Allen, age 90, of Elwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 20th, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 21, 1935, in Harvey, Illinois, Jerry was one half of a cherished pair of twins, welcomed into the world by her parents, Maybelle and Roy Kruse, along with her brother Tom. She...

Robert Leroy Ertl Sr.

Robert Leroy Ertl Sr.

July 20, 2025

Robert L. Ertl (Bob), age 95, passed away peacefully Sunday morning in his Mokena IL home with his family present by his side. He is cherished by his surviving wife of 73 years Katie Ertl, daughter Judy (Joe) Farrell, and Russell (Jammie) Ertl. He was preceded in death by his son Robert L. Ertl Jr. Bob has 8 lovely grandchildren...

Therese Anne Sefcik

Therese Anne Sefcik

July 19, 2025

Therese A. Sefcik (nee Garavaglia) Age 91, a resident Joliet and New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Therese was born in Joliet, IL to the late Charles and Frances (nee Lovati) Garavaglia.

Beloved wife of the late Aloysius “Al” Sefcik; loving mother of Stephen (Janet) Sefcik, Michael (Judy) Sefcik, and the late David (Renee) Sefcik; cherished grandmother...

June T. Ruszkowski

June T. Ruszkowski

July 19, 2025

June Theresa Ruszkowski, age 69, of New Lenox, IL (formerly the River North neighborhood of Chicago, IL where she lived for close to 30 years ) passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, due to complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on March 13, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Astoria Queens, New York, June was a beloved daughter,...

Barbara A. Golaszewski

Barbara A. Golaszewski

July 18, 2025

BARBARA A. GOLASZEWSKI (BOUDREAU)

Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, July 18th, 2025 at her home in Frankfort.

Barbara is survived by her loving family, husband, Paul Golaszewski, children, Thomas (Joy) Golaszewski, Mari Beth Duncan, Daniel (Jennifer) Golaszewski, Peter (Gailyn) Golaszewski, siblings, Louis (Vicky) Boudreau, James (Rita) Boudreau, grandchildren, Amy, Carly, Natalie, Hannah, Sydney, Lyndsey, Tyler, Tanner, Sarah, Emma, Emily, Parker...

Allan H. Sims

Allan H. Sims

July 16, 2025

ALLAN H. SIMS

Age 87, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at his home in Frankfort.

Allan is survived by his loving family, wife, Frances Sims (Berschinski), sons, Mark (Barbara) Sims, Jeffrey (Laurie) Sims, sister, Muriel Long, grandchildren, Jeremy Sims, Jacqueline (Jason) Fiske, Erica Sims, Heather (John) Lei, great grandchildren, Brayden Fiske, Parker Fiske, Harper Lei and Oliver Lei.

Allan was...

Diane L. Hicks

Diane L. Hicks

July 15, 2025

Diane L. Hicks age 61 of New Lenox, IL passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at home. Diane was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Joseph B. and Dorothea (nee Kriz) Lyznicki. Cherished wife of Scott Hicks, loving Mother of daughter Lesley-anne (fiance Nick Runyard) Hicks, and son Stuart Hicks; dear sister of Daniel (the late Ruth Ann)...

Patrick Matthew Boettger

Patrick Matthew Boettger

July 14, 2025

Patrick Matthew Boettger, born on June 17, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 14, 2025, in Matteson, Illinois. He was a remarkable individual known for his friendly demeanor and his ability to be the life of the party, bringing joy and laughter to those around him.

Educated at Lincoln Way Central High School, Patrick excelled in sports, playing both...

Robert J. Ciastko

Robert J. Ciastko

July 14, 2025

Passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Loving father of Lynn Anderson, Rebecca, Katherine (Jack) Cuthbert, Gregory and Jennifer Lundstrom. Beloved grandfather of Brandon Anderson.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife Susan Ciastko, father, Alexander Ciastko, mother, Lucille Ciastko and son in-law, Cliff Sales.

Robert had a love for taking Hollywood Casino’s money every Monday. He enjoyed spending time with his lady...

Thomas Alan Jennings

Thomas Alan Jennings

July 12, 2025

Thomas Alan Jennings 70 of Portage, IN and Fort Myers, FL passed away at his home in Portage, IN on July 12. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Barb of 45 years, his children: Amanda (Jon) Voyt, Michelle (Ian) Rolon, and Matthew (Becky) Jennings; grandchildren: Lily, William, and Benjamin; mother, Laraine and late father Bob Jennings; brothers: Larry...

William Joseph Muhr

William Joseph Muhr

July 11, 2025

William J. “Bill” Muhr, Age 79 of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on Friday July 11, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Bill was born on November 18, 1945, in Chicago, IL to the late William Anthony and Adeline (Pawlikowski).

He is survived by his wife Donna (Nee Burton) of 50 years. Loving father of Kevin (Jamie), Kristopher (Dena)...

William Paul Potocki

William Paul Potocki

July 11, 2025

William P. “Billy” Potocki

Age 55, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Billy was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Paul Sr. and Carlene (nee Sanders) Potocki.

Loving brother of Richard (Teresa) Potocki, the late Paul Potocki Jr., Michael (Patricia) Potocki, and Jacqueline Potocki; loved uncle of Kristin,...

Betty Jean "Jeannie" Casper

Betty Jean "Jeannie" Casper

July 9, 2025

Betty Jean “Jeannie” Casper, 71 of Heartis in Orland Park since 2021, longtime resident of Bridgeview, passed away on July 9, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. Jeanie was survived by her daughter, Autum (Paul Sosa) Casper of Canada; sisters: Kathy (late Gary) Tietyen, Toni (David) Harrison, Brenda (Jerry) Charaska, and April (Lloyd) Risenhoover; many nieces, nephews and great nieces...

Patrick M. Power

Patrick M. Power

July 7, 2025

Patrick Michael Power, 63, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on July 7, 2025. Born May 27, 1962, in Blue Island, Illinois, Pat grew up in Park Forest and after moving around, spent the last thirty years of his life rooted in Frankfort, a community he cherished. A steady presence in every season...

Amy L. Goldsmith

Amy L. Goldsmith

July 5, 2025

Our beloved Amy—my wife of 34 years, mother to Alexa, Nicole, and Allison, and daughter of Audrey and Ernie Pfranger—passed away peacefully yesterday at 4:57 p.m. at Lightways Hospice Home. She was surrounded by her three daughters and many dear friends.

Amy was a vibrant, generous, and deeply loving presence in our lives. We are heartbroken by her loss but comforted...

Anthony A. Ostrowski

Anthony A. Ostrowski

July 5, 2025

Anthony A. Ostrowski 88, of Chicago was born in 1937 to the late Telesphor and Bernice (nee Ryznar) Ostrowski and passed away July 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Joyce (nee Kozlowski) Ostrowski; loving father of Nancy (Lynn) Fugate, Karen (Ken) Wavruk, Christine (Mark) Jurak, Denise (Brian) Bembenek, and Anthony (Jacqueline)...

Kenneth W. Trojan

Kenneth W. Trojan

July 4, 2025

KENNETH W. TROJAN

Age 76, of Matteson, passed away Friday, July 4th, 2025 at his home in Matteson.

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, life partner, Christine Herkes, children, Kevin (Lauren) Trojan, Kathryn (Andrew Stone) Trojan, Kara Trojan, sibling, Larry Trojan, grandchildren, Rylee Trojan and Nolan Trojan.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, William & Rosemary Trojanowski (Laco) and sibling...

Jerome M. Strick

Jerome M. Strick

July 4, 2025

Hi. My name is Jerry Strick and I recently died.

This thing about writing your own obituary is not an original idea. Got to give props where they belong and that would be Art Buchwald, a humorist who wrote for the New York Times.

I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 1, 1930. Blessed with two great parents, Mary and Garfield. We...