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Edward E. Szachnit
August 28, 2026
Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2026 at the Manteno Veteran’s Home in Manteno.
Ed is survived by his loving family, wife, Lorna Szachnit (Reily), children, Sara (Tim) Irvine, Julie (Michael) O’Neill, sibling, Shirley Szachnit, grandchildren, Branden (Ashley) O’Neill, Austin Irvine and Jackson Irvine.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Julia Szachnit (Gnat), step-mother, Agnes...
Vicki A. Jensen
August 26, 2026
Age 88 passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 at Prime Health Hospital in Olympia Fields.
Vicki is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (John) Foley, Tracy (John) Fernstrom, sibling, Rick (Lorrie) Carlson, brother in-law, Tim (Denise) Jensen, sister in-law, Teri (Rod) Oancea, grandchildren, John (Amy) Foley, Kelly (Matt) Formica, great grandchild, Bennett Formica and many nieces and nephews.
Vicki was preceded...
Donald J McNamara
August 26, 2026
Donald “Don” McNamara, 76, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Dwight, Illinois, Don spent most of his adult life in Frankfort, where he built a life filled with family, friendships, and meaningful connections.
Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Loyal, hardworking, and never...
David Harris
August 25, 2026
David Allen Harris
Age 83 of New Lenox, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, Joliet, IL. Dave was born in Oak Lawn, IL to the late Harold and Marguerite (nee Laurent) Harris.
Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Butz) Harris; loving father of Robert Harris and Terry Harris (Megan); adoring grandfather of Victoria, Jack,...
Ellen P. McAdams
August 25, 2026
Ellen P. McAdams (Flynn), age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
She is survived by her devoted children, Monica (Jerry) Schmitt and John (Megan Brooks), and her adored grandchildren JT (Tara) Schmitt, Molly (Matthew Berhman) Schmitt, Elizabeth McAdams, Josephine Schmitt, MaryKate McAdams, and John Schmitt.
She is also survived by her brother, Eugene (Nancy) Flynn,...
John E. Cumbee "Bud"
August 25, 2026
John "Bud" Edward Cumbee Sr., age 90, of Frankfort, IL passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Bud and his wife of 47 years, Dorothy "Pat", brought together two families. He was Bud, Dad, Papaw, Grandpa and Uncle Bud to his family and friends. His family was the core and centerpiece of his life.
Bud was...
Hans J Viebach
August 25, 2026
Hans J Viebach Obituary
Hans J Viebach, 77, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on August 25, 2026.Hans J. Viebach was born on July 10, 1949, in Bad Mergentheim, Germany. After graduating from Crete-Monee High School, Hans enlisted and served in the US Army. He then went on to study Electrical Engineering at Purdue University.Those who knew Hans will remember him...
William R. Jackson
August 22, 2026
William R. Jackson
Age 88 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Bill was born in Joliet, IL to the late William and Rachael (nee Larson) Jackson.
Beloved husband of 68 years of Sally (nee Scott) Jackson, loving father of William Jackson, the late John (Wanda Ragland) Jackson, and Mark Jackson; cherished...
Mary A. Vancura
August 20, 2026
Mary A. Vancura Age 99 of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, 2026, at her home. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Alexandro and Gloria (nee Zanocco) Casalin.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur Vancura, loving mother of Laura Vancura, dear aunt to Barb Quinn, Linda (Wayne) Zatkalik, Al (Cheryl) DiLuigi, Sandy Casalin.
Mary was preceded in death...
Barry B Souder
August 20, 2026
Barry B. Souder 79, of New Lenox, IL was born in Chicago, IL to the late Harry and Loraine (nee Komendant) Souder and passed away August 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Heniff) Souder; loving father of Dean, and the late Alison Souder; proud grandfather of Joe, Kaitlyn, Carley, Hailey, Mackenzie, Jake, and Madison; dear brother of the...
Donald J. Falduto
August 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donald J. “Don” Falduto
Donald J. “Don” Falduto, beloved husband, Dad, Papa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 83.
Family was always at the center of Don's life, and nothing mattered more to him than the people he loved. He had a presence you remembered, a...
Francis G. Lakis Jr. "Frank"
August 16, 2026
Francis G. Lakis Jr. Age 83, of Frankfort, IL. passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 16, 2026. Born in Blue Island, IL. to the late Francis and Lois Lakis.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Patricia Lakis; son, Timothy (Colleen) Lakis; grandchildren, Tristan and Tyler Lakis, Natalie Franks; siblings, Beverly Georgeff and Sylvia Riney; brother-in-law,...
Margaret Jane (Bingham) Woltkamp
August 16, 2026
Margaret Jane (Bingham) Woltkamp, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16,2026, after a long illness.
Margaret is survived by her children: Marie Terese (Terry) Galey, Mark (Mary) Woltkamp, Mary Ann (Dan) Rusk, Keith (Teresa) Woltkamp, Joann (William) Smith, Paul (Denise) Woltkamp, grandchildren: Sarah, Will, Eric, Jonathan, Andrew, Tiffany, Hillary, Ryan, Nicholas, Katelyn, Megan, great grandchildren: Willow, Ethan, Beatrix, Sylvia,...
Russell E. Conradi
August 13, 2026
Russell Conradi, age 46, of Joliet, Illinois; passed away on August 13, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1979 in Naperville, Illinois; to Ross Conradi and LaDonna Walker (nee Sandberg). Russell grew up in Joliet, went to school in Joliet District 86 schools, graduated from Joliet Central, and attended St. Peter Lutheran Church Joliet. After high school, he lived...
Donna K. Roser
August 13, 2026
Donna K Roser age 78 born in Berlin Wisconsin, peacefully passed away August 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Donna lived in Redgranite Wisconsin where she met and later married her husband James (Jim) Roser, they were married for 55 years until Jim’s passing. Donna and Jim moved to Chicago (Mt. Greenwood) where they raised their three children. Donna...
Steven R. Wright
August 10, 2026
Steven R. Wright, age 74, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2026.
A self-made entrepreneur, Steve founded Wright Excavating in 1979, successfully building and operating multiple businesses throughout his life. Yet as much as he accomplished in his career, Steve was truly defined by his boundless curiosity, his deep sense of wonder, and a steadfast commitment to living...
Thomas F. Mysliwiec
August 8, 2026
It is with broken hearts we share, Thomas Mysliwiec, age 61, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Thomas was born May 9, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois, to Virginia L. (nee Riley) and the late Frederick S. Mysliwiec.
Beloved husband of Lorraine "Lori" (nee Stokes) Mysliwiec, loving father of Gary...
Benjamin W. Newhouser
August 8, 2026
In loving memory of Ben Newhouser. It is with the heaviest hearts that we share his passing on Saturday, August 8th.
Ben was truly one of a kind. He lived hard, loved deeply, and protected the people he cared about. He was known for being one of a kind-never pretending to be anyone other than himself. His circle was small, but...
Dorothy A. Cichon
August 7, 2026
Dorothy Ann Cichon, née Sniegowski
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Dorothy Ann Cichon, née Sniegowski, on August 7, 2026, just 10 days before her 90th birthday.
Dorothy was born on August 17, 1936, in Lemont, Illinois, to Casimer V. Sniegowski and Stella H. Sniegowski, née Wietrzykowski. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Philip C. Theodorou
August 4, 2026
PHILIP C. THEODOROU
Age 93, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Philip is survived by his loving family, children, Stefanie Anastasia, Suzanne (David) Meersman, Kevin (Tina Kwasnica) Theodorou, sibling, Andrew (Katya) Theodorou, grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsey) Anastasia, Daniel (Maureen Getty) Anastasia, Christopher Meersman, Michael Meersman, Brandon (Katie Clelland) Theodorou, Alexandra Theodorou, great grandchildren, Theo Anastasia and Artemis...
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