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Drew D. Duzinskas
August 16, 2025
Drew D. Duzinskas
Age 42 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Drew was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Douglas and Nancy (nee Miller) Duzinskas.
Loving son of Douglas Duzinskas and Nancy Duzinskas; cherished brother of Diana Duzinskas and Dustin (fiancée Liz Stimac) Duzinskas; loved nephew, cousin, and friend.
Drew was a graduate of the University of Illinois...
Marcia Ann Reeves
August 19, 2025
Marcia Ann Reeves (Hearne)
“Ann”
Age 74 of New Lenox, IL passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Houston, TX to the late Arthur and Marcia (Roth) Hearne.
Loving mother of Jonathan (Lauren) Reeves and Eric Reeves; cherished grandmother of Kendyll Reeves, Liam Reeves, Nolan Reeves, Ellison Reeves, and Jack...
Eric A. Westlund
September 12, 2025
Age 78, of Mokena, passed away Friday, September 12th, 2025 at his home.
Eric is survived by his loving family, wife, Cheryl Westlund (Edgecombe), children, Kari (Dan) Fleck, Joril Westlund, Bjorn (Erica) Westlund, grandchildren, Sten Fleck, Soren Fleck, Gunnar Westlund, Henrik Westlund and many cousins.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Sten & Johanna “Jean” Westlund (Boe).
Eric was a...
Patricia L. Speroff
September 10, 2025
Age 64, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at her home in Manhattan.
Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Randy Speroff, children, Lara (Adam Bogdan) Speroff, Philip (Gina) Speroff, Taryn (Mark Guildenzoph) Speroff, Kyle (Oksana Stolbova) Speroff, Patrick Speroff, grandchildren, Gianna Speroff, Teagan Speroff, Sofia Speroff; and soon to be twin girls, siblings, Kathy (Ken) Simmers, Steve...
Nancy Miarecki
September 9, 2025
Age 68, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side.
Nancy lived her life with a servant’s heart. She was never happier than when she was helping someone in need and sharing the love of God. Her faith in Christ was the foundation of everything she did, and her joy came from serving Him faithfully....
Barbara Ann Fitzgibbon
September 5, 2025
Barbara A. Fitzgibbon (nee Garncasz)
Age 74, of Orland Park, IL passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.
Barb was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry W. and Helen (nee Sniegowski) Garncasz.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Fitzgibbon; loving mother of John (Mary) Fitzgibbon and Scott (Lindsay) Fitzgibbon; proud grandmother of...
Robert G. Proudfoot
September 4, 2025
Age 84, of Matteson, passed away Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields after tough health battle with his family by his side.
Robert is survived by his loving family including his children, Bobby Proudfoot, Scotty Proudfoot, Thomas Stewart, Charles Stewart, Anette Stewart, Daniel (Ellen) Stewart, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He...
Karen S. Walters Brown
September 1, 2025
Karen S. Walters Brown, born on March 31, 1948, to the late John A. and Faye L. (nee Wolfe) Walters, in the quaint town of East Liverpool, Ohio, gently slipped away from this world on September 1, 2025.
She leaves behind a tapestry of cherished memories woven through the hearts of her family and friends. Beloved wife of Leo Brown; loving...
Laurence W. Capriotti
August 31, 2025
Laurence W. "Larry" Capriotti, 80 of Orland Park, passed suddenly on August 31, 2025. Larry was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Loyola University Chicago and Valparaiso University School of Law. He was the son of Laurence B. and Kathryn M (nee Vranich) Capriotti. Preceded in death by his wife Karen (nee Lister), loving father to Jennifer (Curtis) Newsom,...
Robert J. Daniels
August 27, 2025
Robert J. Daniels
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: gone, but probably still telling us what to do from above.
Bob, age 72, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Franciscan Health, Olympia Fields, IL. Bob was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Clyde W. and Theresa C. (nee Zeiger) Daniels.
Preceded in death by his beloved...
Phyllis J. Spallina
August 27, 2025
Phyllis J. Spallina 68, of Mokena was born in Palos Hills Illinois to the late Larry "Joe" and Henrietta "Honey" Cliff and passed away August 27, 2025. Beloved wife of 49 years to Don Spallina; loving mother of Abigail "Abby" (Jason) Lopez, and Phillip Spallina; proud grammie of Abrielle and Adelyn Lopez; dear sister of the late Kevin Cliff, Larry...
Frank J. Lesiak
August 26, 2025
Frank Joseph Lesiak, (“Butch”) of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Frankfort passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2025.
Loving father to Brian (Tracy), Karen and Eric. Former spouse and friend to Claudette (Kowalski), loving Brother-in-law to Arlene (Don), Ike (Dr Christine) Kowalski, Don (Sandi) Kowalski and Leticia (Ken) Losurdo. Will be remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Born to Julia (Kozub)...
Deanna J. Anderson
August 26, 2025
Deanna Jeannell Korhorn Anderson was born October 30, 1967, and passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer on August 26, 2025. She attended Oak Forest High School and graduated in 1985 and pursued higher education at Trinity Christian College and Robert Morris University. On May 8, 1999, Deanna married Nikolas Anderson and later devotedly raised three daughters together.
Deanna is...
Jerrold W. Tegtmeyer
August 25, 2025
Jerrold W. Tegtmeyer
Age 71 of New Lenox passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Elmer and Pearl (nee Roesner) Tegtmeyer.
Beloved husband of Denice (nee Griffin) Tegtmeyer; loving father of Michael (Mareike) Tegtmeyer, Margaret (David) Killoy, Jeri (David Kelso) Tegtmeyer, Douglas (Beth)...
Nicholas J. Wallow
August 24, 2025
Age 61, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at his home in Joliet.
Nick is survived by his loving family, children, Melissa Wallow, Olivia Wallow, Kevin Reilly, parents, William & Joann Wallow (Boris), former spouse, Cathy (Mark) Younglove (Albert), grandchildren, Caiden Wallow, James Wallow, Dominic Grillo, Charlie Wolf, Kelsea Reilly, siblings. Necole Wallow, Billy Wallow, Anthony (Marge) Wallow and...
John C. Dudley
August 22, 2025
Orland Park Illinois — John Conrad Dudley, 100, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at Smith Crossing.
He leaves his wife of 77 years, Jean Eloise (Murphy) Dudley. He is reunited in Heaven with his 1st born daughter Susan Dudley. Loving father of Deborah Farkas, Jane (Michael) Gross, and Jon Dudley (Janice). Cherished grandfather to Laura, Sarah, John and Jeanna. Cherished great-grandfather...
Brian A. Wagner
August 22, 2025
Brian A. Wagner, 73, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on his birthday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Chicago, Brian carried a lifelong passion for his hometown teams—the Chicago Bears and the White Sox. He was also an avid golfer, proudly achieving three holes-in-one during his many years...
Jill E. Augustine
August 21, 2025
Jill E. Augustine
Age 78, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, entered into rest with our Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Wood Dale, Illinois, Jill attended East Leyden High School and later graduated from Triton College and Elmhurst College. She carried her dedication to learning, family, and faith throughout her life.
Jill was...
William Howard Etheridge, Jr.
August 20, 2025
William Howard “Bill” Etheridge, Jr.
September 16, 1939 – August 20, 2025
William Howard “Bill” Etheridge, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 85.
Bill was born in Hammond, Indiana, and grew up in Morocco, Indiana. Later, he met his soon-to-be wife, Annette, during a trip to Florida. They were...
Laurie J. Rodriguez
August 20, 2025
Laurie J. Rodriguez (Anderson)
September 7, 1960- August 20, 2025
Laurie Rodriguez, age 64, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Laurie was a life-long resident of New Lenox, IL and daughter to Mary Ann (Flessner) Anderson and the late Harold “Dick” Anderson. Beloved wife of David Rodriguez; loving mother...
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