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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Joan R. Knowski
January 18, 2026
Age 88, of Matteson formally of Chicago, passed away on Sunday January18, 2026.
Joan is survived by her loving children Michael (Susan), Anna Pikowski, David, Joseph (Jane), grandchildren Matthew (Sierra), Kristina (Aaron), Victoria (Dallas Edwards), Angela, Emilia Rae (Kyle), Abby, Grace, Jacklyn (Taylor), Josephine (John), Frank (Abby), Luke, great-grandchildren Jack, Jasper, Lola, Leo, Joe, Rosie, Ray, brother Stanley (Elizabeth)
Joan was proceeded...
Mark T. Igyarto
January 17, 2026
Age 66 of Frankfort passed away Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at his home.
Mark is survived by his loving family, wife, Carmen Igyarto (Montalvo), children, Christopher Igyarto, Nicholas (Carol) Igyarto, Cassandra Igyarto, Mark “Boomer” (Kristine) Igyarto, Thomas (Tatiana) Igyarto, Jacob Igyarto, sibling, Mary Lincoln, sister in-law, Cheryl Igyarto, grandchildren, Tyler Saylor, Christian Igyarto, Austin Westover, Blake Shanahan and Heidi Igyarto.
Mark was...
Leon J. Witkowski
January 17, 2026
78 of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at his home.
Leon is survived by his loving family, sons, Leon (Michelle) Witkowski III, Brian (Jessica) Witkowski, sibling, Robert (Kim) Witkowski, grandchildren, Penelope Witkowski, Leon James Witkowski, June Witkowski, Kinsley Witkowski, Avery Witkowski and beloved pet “Buzz”.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Leon & Roberta Witkowski Sr. (Vacheront) and...
William L. Uphouse
January 16, 2026
William L. Uphouse
Age 84 of New Lenox, IL passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. Bill was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Charles W. and late Maxine A. (nee Quivey) Uphouse.
Devoted husband of Jessie “Jill” (nee LeMaster) Uphouse; loving father of Eric (Anita) Uphouse, Stephen (Brenda) Uphouse, Christopher (Kathleen McCall) Uphouse, John Uphouse, and Deborah Uphouse; cherished grandfather...
Frank S. Stojak
January 16, 2026
Born December 24, 1933 in Phoenix, IL. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Manteno, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 1/2 years Jean (Hummel) Stojak, his children Joan (Thomas) Armon, Frank (Doreen) Stojak, Judy (Thomas) Filippo, Ron Stojak, Joyce (Stephen) McGarry, and Janet (Daniel) Hogan. He is also survived by...
Kenneth J. Szajerski
January 15, 2026
Age 69, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, January 15th, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home.
Ken is survived by his loving family, wife, Julie Szajerski (Daleo), mother, Alice Szajerski (Sosnowski), children, John (Stephanie) Szajerski, Molly (Tyler) Burlison, siblings, Karen Mindas, Karl (David Levitt) Shires, Karla (Scott) Wills, grandchildren, Brighton, Alessa, Lucy, Mia and one on the way.
Ken was preceded...
Richard E Rohner
January 14, 2026
Richard Elmer Rohner passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at age 96. Born in Chicago Illinois on May 17, 1929 to Elmer John August Rohner and Irma Rose (Jines) Rohner.
Richard, known widely as “Papa” and “Rich”, will be deeply missed by his family: his devoted and adoring wife of 75 incredible years Jacqueline (Brill) Rohner; their four sons: Richard...
Elaine T. Fitzgerald
January 14, 2026
Elaine Teresita Fitzgerald, nee Balkas, 79, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 14 after an illness. She is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 49 years, William; loving sister of Thomas Balkas; dearest mother of Edward (Megan), Charles (Lindsay), and Jonathan (Teresa); loving grandmother of Ellie, Noah, Charlie, Lilly, and Thomas; kind aunt to many...
John Allen Guildenzoph
January 14, 2026
John A. Guildenzoph 74, of Wilmington, IL was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late John L. and Marjorie (nee Schmuhl) Guildenzoph and passed away January 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Rhonda (nee Splittgerber) Guildenzoph; loving father of Benjamin (Melissa Ryberski) Guildenzoph, Mark (Taryn Speroff) Guildenzoph, Cari (David) Guildenzoph-Ingram, and John (Julie Hayes) Guildenzoph; cherished grandfather of Anthony...
Kathi S. Hines
January 13, 2026
Kathi S. Hines
After a long and courageous battle with stage 4 cancer, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend Kathi Hines passed away on January 13th, at home surrounded by her family and love.
She was married to the love of her life, Paul Hanly, and was a devoted mom to her three sons, Ethan (Jill), Aidan, and Eoin Hanly, who...
Julieanna Cleveland
January 12, 2026
Age 86, of Mokena, passed away Monday, January 12th, 2026 at her home in Mokena.
Julieanna is survived by her loving family, children, Terri Zubek, Greg (Scarlet Wharton) Cleveland, siblings, Betty Goff, Martin Lesniewicz, grandchildren, Emily (Zachary Wong Loi Sing) Cleveland, Jeremy (Chiao Jung Lin) Cleveland and Lauren Cleveland.
Julieanna was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley & Mary Lesniewicz (Wepsiec),...
Rebecca A Tyda
January 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we honor Rebecca Anne Tyda (nee Kelsey) 68, as she passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026 in the wonderful care of Lightways Hospice. She was born on July 12, 1957 in Gary, IN. She resided in Plainfield, IL where she was able to be close to family and friends.
Becky was a graduate of...
Rosemary S. Hourigan
January 10, 2026
Rosemary S. Hourigan (nee Corcoran)
Age 92, of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her home. Rosemay was born in Chicago to the late John and Matilda (nee May) Corcoran.
Beloved wife of the late James F. Hourigan; loving mother of Karen (the late Russell) Frank, Michael (Judith) Hourigan, and Julie Rapsky; cherished grandmother of Brian (Meghan) Hanley,...
Joan Mary Stubenrauch
January 9, 2026
98 of Mokena passed away Friday, January 9th, 2026.
Joan is survived by her loving family, children, Joan Heezen, Margaret Hargraves, Katherine Hargraves, Joseph Stubenrauch, George (Nancy) Stubenrauch, Mary Heyne, Beth Stubenrauch, sibling, Betty (late Paul) Daugirda, sister in-law, Edith Roulo, brother in-law, Tom Sharkey, 27 grandchildren and over 40 nieces and nephews spanning three generations.
Joan was preceded in death by...
Richard Joseph Lovato
January 8, 2026
Richard Joseph Lovato, age 53, was a proud and loving father to Alyssa (Jamie) Belzek and a devoted grandfather to Benjamin, Joey, and Mason. He was the cherished son of Judith (nee O’Callaghan) and Richard Lovato. He was a loyal brother to the late Jeff Lovato, Debbie (Scott) Fontaine and Michelle (Miles) Krylowicz, and a fun-loving uncle to Stephanie, Makenna,...
Gary Richard Cullen
January 7, 2026
Gary R. Cullen 73, of New Lenox IL, was born in Joliet Illinois to the late Patrick and Shirley (nee Hartel) Cullen and passed away on January 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Lynda (nee Church) Cullen. Loving father of Kristina (Eric Pershey) Scofield and Jeffrey (Jaclyn) Cullen; proud grandfather of Brandyn, Haevyn, Hunter, Maddyn, Emmi, and Londyn; dear brother of...
Carmen A. Chidichimo
January 6, 2026
Age 83 passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home in Tinley Park with his family by his side.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Kathleen Chidichimo (nee Clifford), children Jennifer (David) Nelson, Jeff (Cathryn) Chidichimo, James (Nicole) Chidichimo, grandchildren Jeremy Nelson, Justin Nelson, Jacqui Chidichimo, sister Cynthia Whalen
Carmen was proceeded in death by his...
Albert Joseph Martin Jr.
January 6, 2026
Age 94, of Frankfort passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Albert is survived by his loving wife Patricia Martin, children Albert (Kathy) Martin, Charles "Chuck" (Dulcie) Martin, Alicia (Tom) Naughton, Jennifer (Jim) Valecko, grandchildren Will Rubino (Tori), Lia Heistand (Matt), Arann Naughton, Jordan Martin, Taylor Martin, Emma Martin, Alexis Martin,...
Carole A. Fiorillo
January 6, 2026
Carole Ann Fiorillo (nee Badovinac)
Age 83, a resident of Westchester, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home. Carole was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Angeline (nee Mientus) Badovinac.
Beloved wife of 57 years to Nicholas Fiorillo Jr; loving mother of Joanne (Stephen) Longmire and Cheryl Poper (fiancé Arthur Faje); cherished grandmother of Nicholas...
Marilyn J. Sargent
January 5, 2026
Marilyn J. Sargent (nee Boyle), age 95, of New Lenox, and widow of Richard (Dick) Sargent joined her beloved husband in heaven on Monday, January 5, 2026. Marilyn passed away at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL. Marilyn is survived by her four children: Scott (Jeanne) Sargent, Anne (John) Helander, Nancy (Mark Rush ) Gustin, and Brad (Michelle) Sargent, fourteen...
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