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Ronald R. Palmer
February 5, 2026
Ronald R. Palmer, Sr.
Age 79, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Ronald was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rose M. (nee Dwyer) Palmer.
Beloved husband of Carmella (nee Abbruzzese) Palmer; loving father of Christina (late David) Keuch, Charlotte (Brian) Fish, Ronald Jr. (Krissy) Palmer, Mary (Christopher) Clark, and Kyle Palmer; cherished...
Lynn Susan Ingram
February 4, 2026
Lynn Susan Ingram, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant to her community, passed away on February 4, 2026, in New Lenox, Illinois, at the age of 67, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 11, 1958, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Lynn lived a life rooted in compassion, generosity, and an unwavering faith that carried her through...
William J. Gerlock
February 4, 2026
William J. Gerlock
Age 88, of New Lenox, IL passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Bill was born in Chicago, IL to the late William and Mary (nee Exaver) Gerlock.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine J. "Gerri" Gerlock (nee Halloran); loving father of John (Colleen) Gerlock, Jennifer (Don) Booth, Jim (Angelique) Gerlock, and Kevin (Rachael) Gerlock;...
Susan L. Ritchie
February 2, 2026
Susan L. Ritchie (Joesten)
Age 62 of New Lenox passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. Susie was born in Harvey, IL to the late Frederick and Eileen (nee Stousloff) Joesten.
Loving mother of Michael (Gina) Suggs and Matthew (Emma) Suggs; cherished grandmother of Ava, Anna, Lewin, and Myla Suggs; dear sister of the late Debbie (Jim) Szczepanski and Bev Joesten; loved aunt,...
John T. Anderer Sr.
February 2, 2026
John T. Anderer, age 80, passed away at his home in Frankfort, Illinois on February 2, 2026, surrounded by the family he devoted his life to.
John was an avid fisherman who understood better than anyone that the true measure of a fisherman isn't the trophy on the wall, but the quiet patience required to wait for something meaningful, and the...
John M. Keane
February 2, 2026
John Michael Keane, 83, passed away in Frankfort, Illinois, on February 2, 2026, surrounded by family.Born on the South Side of Chicago on November 23, 1942, to Irish immigrant parents Denis and Ellie, John was the younger brother of Helen Marie and Marty. He graduated from St. Sabina in 1956, St. Rita High School in 1960, and Lewis University in...
Alicia Batson Goutos
February 1, 2026
Alicia Batson Goutos
Age 64 of Frankfort, IL formerly of New Lenox, IL passed away at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Alicia was born in Joliet, IL to the late Carl and the late Anita (nee McMahon) Batson.
Beloved wife of Peter Goutos; loving mother of Eric (Nina) Jessen, Ryan (Desirae) Jessen, Brooke (Jeff) Kerley;...
Mark C. Kieffer
January 31, 2026
Mark C. Kieffer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, in his home, surrounded by family. He now joins his son, Ryan, in eternal life.
Mark leaves behind his devoted wife, Doreen (Guziejka) Kieffer; his son, Jason Kieffer; and his daughter-in-law, Alicia. He was a proud and loving grandfather to five grandchildren who truly lit...
Marilyn R. Molyneaux
January 30, 2026
Marilyn R. Molyneaux, age 89, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Family and Loved Ones
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Robert Molyneaux. Marilyn was the cherished mother of Michele (Todd) Furlong and Mark Molyneaux, and the loving grandmother of Troy Furlong and Trenton Furlong. She is also...
Monica Marie Szwast
January 30, 2026
Monica Marie Szwast, 81, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 30th, 2026, after a long battle with vascular dementia. She will be remembered for her deep faith, kind heart, creative spirit, and strong will.
Born on May 4, 1944 in Chicago, Monica was one of three children of Frank and Lottie (Wolframski) Szwast. She grew up in the...
James "Jim" E. Peterson
January 26, 2026
James “Jim” E. Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Park Forest on Jan. 26, 2026 at the age of 83. Jim is survived by his beloved family: Wife of 58 years, Judy Peterson; daughters: Jennifer (Jerold) Bean of Park Forest, JoAnn (David) Ruiz of Homewood; Grandchildren: Alyssa Peterson, Kayla Bean, Morgan Bean, Myles Bean, Jonathan...
James C. Buckner, Sr.
January 25, 2026
James C. Buckner, Sr
Age 89 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Frankfort, IL and Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Andrew and Florence (nee Fett) Buckner.
Beloved husband of the late Dolores “Dee” (nee Nelson) Buckner; loving father of Laura (John) Pasko and James (Sabrina) Buckner; cherished grandfather of...
Barbara J. Langer
January 25, 2026
BARBARA JEAN LANGER, age 91 years, passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 25, 2026, at her daughter’s home embraced by the love of God and her family.
Loving wife of 64 years to her late husband Fred Langer.
Beloved mother of Fred (Cary) Langer, James Langer, late Debbie (George) Liebert, Cindy (Mike) Bartkus, Laura (Dan) Carlson, and John (Tricia) Langer.
Cherished grandma of...
Richard L. Bax
January 23, 2026
Richard L. Bax
Age 82 of Elwood, IL formerly of Morrison, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. Richard was born in Jefferson City, MO to the late Gilbert and the late Helen (nee Zey) Bax.
Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Mehmert) Bax; loving father of Richard (Kari Olsen) Bax Jr, Douglas...
Robert B Gianone "Bobby G"
January 22, 2026
Age 79, passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026.
Bob is survived by his partner Cindy Macey, loving daughter Jeanne (Dave) Paul, Cindy's children: Tommy Macey, Tony (Ana) Macey, George (Shell) Macey, adoring grandchildren: Rebecca Paul, Hannah Paul, Adam (Jordan Pollard) Paul, Elle Macey, Hayden Macey, Max Macey, Stella Macey, Margo Macey, Charlie Macey, Sloane Macey, sister-in-law Pat Gianone, nieces and...
William F. Weber Jr.
January 22, 2026
William F. Weber Jr.
Age 83, of New Lenox, IL passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Chicago, IL to the late William and Bernice (nee Gabriz) Weber.
Beloved husband of Diane (nee Sartini) Weber for 42 years; loving father of Robert A. (Cindy) Weber, William F. (Jennifer) Weber III, Daniel E. (Kathy) Weber, the late...
Joseph F. DeLago
January 20, 2026
Joseph F. DeLago
Age 69 of Mokena passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Frances (nee Mazzulo) Del Lago.
Beloved husband of Sue (nee Hoover) DeLago; loving father of Julie (Frank) Carco, Jennifer (Tommy Shaw) DeLago, Joseph Jr (Sonya) DeLago, Alexander (Michelle) DeLago, and Anthony...
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...
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