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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Brennen Chase Saele
September 19, 2026
Brennen Saele, age 17, of New Lenox, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born in Oak Lawn, IL, to Michael and Genesis (nee Scapardine ) Saele.
Brennen was the beloved son of Michael and Genesis and the loving brother of Landen Saele. He was the cherished grandson of Marty...
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...
Robert James Mueller "Bobby"
September 27, 2026
Robert J Mueller 40, of Chicago was born in Evergreen Park, IL. to Bob and Cathy (nee Coglianese) Mueller and passed away September 27, 2026. Bobby was the dear brother of Bill (Holly Hunley) Mueller, Late Kevin (Elyse Nikonchuk) Mueller, fond uncle of Maggie, and Jack, God father of Gianna Vaccaro, honorary God father of Noli and James Sallay, loving...
John Patrick Duggan
September 27, 2026
John Patrick Duggan, age 47, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday September 27, 2026. He has been reunited with his son Sean Patrick Duggan. Loving father of Abbey Ireland Duggan, Aidan Thomas Duggan and the late Sean Patrick Duggan; cherished son of James and Noreen Duggan, nee Murphy; brother of Brendan Duggan, Declan Duggan and Brian (Kalynn) Duggan; uncle of...
Paul J. Walker
September 27, 2026
Paul J. Walker, age 49, of Lansing, formerly of South Holland, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026 with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Eileen Walker, nee Hardesty; loving father of Brody and Haili Walker; devoted son of John R. and Sylvia Walker, nee Trikenskas; brother of Scott Walker and Kristen (Ken) Strunk; friend to many.
Paul...
Richard Campagnolo
September 24, 2026
Richard Campagnolo
Born on September 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Victor and Anna (nee Rodella) Campagnolo. Richard grew up in Roseland with his two brothers, the late Victor Jr. Campagnolo and Michael Campagnolo, where he graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in 1959.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Pamela (nee Ores) Campagnolo....
Diane Marie Pieczynski
September 24, 2026
Diane Marie Pieczynski, nee Krynicki, age 87, of Frankfort, born April 24,1939. Beloved wife, of 64 years, to the late Edward J. Pieczynski; mother of Dennis Pieczynski, Denise (Larry) Bender and Edith (Timothy) Lutz; grandmother of Kyle (Erin) Pieczynski, Major Steven (Kelsey) Pieczynski, Captain Timothy (Erica) Lutz and 1st Lieutenant Kirsten Lutz; daughter of the late John F. and Agnes...
Betty J. Riemer
September 23, 2026
Betty J. Riemer 92, longtime resident of New Lenox, IL was born in Joliet, IL to the late Leonard and Grace (nee Helling) Richie and passed away September 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald Riemer. Loving mother of Michael Riemer, Donna Riemer, and Terry (Elizabeth) Riemer; proud grandma of Michael Riemer Jr., Shannon (Shannon) Santiago, Breann (Scott) Conroy,...
Thomas L. Engelmann
September 22, 2026
Thomas L. Englemann, age 77, Marine Veteran, long time resident of Frankfort. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Engelmann, nee Yack; loving father of Carrie Englemann, Kevin (Maren) Englemann and the late Todd Engelmann; grandfather Conrad Engelmann and Kathleen Engelmann; brother Lester (Gaile) Engelmann, the late Lawrence Engelmann, Kenneth (Ethel) Engelmann; uncle of many nieces and nephews; friend to many
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Lawrence T. Wesensten
September 22, 2026
Lawrence Thomas Wesensten
Age 74 of Lockport, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Larry was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Madonna (nee Naas) Wesensten.
Beloved husband of Judy (nee Clark) Wesensten; loving father of Brandi Wesensten, Dawn Rich, and the late Sara (late David Perkins) Arias; cherished grandfather of Katrina Wesensten, Aubrey Rich, Alyssa Rich, Alicia...
James Elmer McCarthy
September 22, 2026
James “Jim” Elmer McCarthy age 95. Beloved husband of Sue C. (Pendley) McCarthy. Loving father of James D. McCarthy (Judy) and Christine E (McCarthy) Cramer (Tom). Cherished grandfather of Bradley T. Cramer (Sarah) and Kathryn “Katie” S. Cramer.He is preceded in death by his parents William and Edna (Swanson) McCarthy. Also preceded in death of his nine siblings. Brothers Rodger,...
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...
Paulette McGuire
September 13, 2026
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Paulette McGuire passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Born on June 25, 1938, in Chicago to Paul Reinholdt Hase and Mary Marie Klindworth Hase, Paulette was a longtime resident of Frankfort, Illinois.
For decades, Paulette devoted her life to education, shaping the minds and hearts of generations of Frankfort's children. Her patience, intellect, and...
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,...
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