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Brian G. Hite
Oct 31, 2023
Brian Hite, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with his family by his side.
Brian is survived by his son, Adam (Kristi) Hite; grandchildren, Brandee, Adelyn, Brooklyn, and Kyan; and his sister Laurie (Russell) Peak.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marie Hite.
Brian will be remembered for being a very...
William D. Burn
Oct 29, 2023
WILLIAM D. BURN
Age, 74, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ellen Burn (Salscheider) and grandson, William Garcia. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Burn (Macias), children Fernando (Elizabeth) Garcia, Melissa (Jordan Kielian) Garcia, Alina (Patrick Geary), siblings,...
Robert J. Grannum Sr.
Oct 26, 2023
Robert Grannum Sr., age 83, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Robert is survived by grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; daughter-in-law Jane Grannum; son-in-law Daniel Drewry;
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Grannum;...
John F. Pester
Oct 26, 2023
John Pester, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by family.
John is survived by his beloved wife Marsha (nee Sabin) Pester; son Tim (Teresa) Pester; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his sister Eleanor Pester.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Pester Harris; and his parents William and Minnie Pester;
John will always be...
Anthony "Nacho" Cardenas
Oct 25, 2023
Anthony (Nacho) Cardenas
May 2, 1932 to October 25, 2023
Anthony was born in Chicago on May 2, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2023.
Father of Anthony (Mary), late Mario (late Carolyn), Paul (Shannon) and Lisa (late Dan) Pole.
Son of late Nicholas and Paula Cardenas, loving brother to his late sisters: Mary, Jennie, and Carmen. Fond grandfather,...
Margaret Mcguire
Oct 24, 2023
Margaret McGuire (nee Flaherty)
Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her home. Margaret was born in Inisheer, County Galway, Ireland to the late Michael and Mary (nee Sherry) Flaherty. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. McGuire; loving mother of Maribeth (the late Thomas) Matuszak, Teresa McGuire, Michael McGuire, David (Maria) McGuire, and John (Colleen)...
Elaine T Somers
Oct 24, 2023
Elaine Somers, age 83, passed away peacefully at Dimensions Assisted Living Facility in Burr Ridge, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Debbie) Thompson III, and Tracy L. (Sebastian) Unger; grandchildren, Andrea Thompson, Eric Thompson, Annelise Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Annemarie Thompson, Amalia Thompson, Emily Unger and Christian Unger; and her sister Judy (late George) Marshall.
Preceded...
Daniel M. Keigher
Oct 23, 2023
Daniel Keigher, age 41, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Daniel is survived by his children, Liam and Imogen; father Michael Keigher; sister Jayme Keigher; mother of his children Heather Lawson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother Georgeann Keigher.
Daniel loved his family, and his children meant the world to him....
James M. Troutman
Oct 22, 2023
James M. Troutman of Frankfort, Illinois was born in Joliet on December 28th, 1938, and entered eternal life on October 22, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marjorie (Mitchell) Troutman, and a brother, Thomas Troutman. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Anderson) Troutman; two sons, Brent...
Robert C. Dartsch
Oct 22, 2023
Robert Carl “Bob” Dartsch, soulmate of his cherished wife of 56 years, Carol Ann (nee Code),
passed peacefully October 22 to be with his Lord and his beloved Blessed Virgin Mary. Bob was
born January 22, 1941 to his late parents, Helen Veronica and Robert Alexander Dartsch in
Chicago, IL. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Diane Dartsch...
Paul E. Bolek
Oct 21, 2023
Paul Edward Bolek
Age 71, of Bear Lake, MI, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Paul was born in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Edward P. and Arlene A. (Alm) Bolek and grew up in Norway, MI. Beloved husband of Hester (Ebidon) Bolek; loving father of Jason (Kimberly) Bolek and Kevin (Tanya)...
Nancy G. Hoag
Oct 20, 2023
Nancy G. Hoag (nee Gentile)
Age 78 of New Lenox passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Nancy was born in Hastings, NE to the late James D. and Emily A. (nee Losasso) Gentile. Beloved wife of Richard R. Hoag; loving mother of Caroline Nelson and James (Marcie) Hoag; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Rose,...
Beverly J. Fowler
Oct 20, 2023
Beverly J. Fowler, 88, of Frankfort, Illinois, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 20, 2023.
She was born in Joliet, Illinois on July 4, 1935 – the only child of Roy & Mary (nee Juricic) Whiteman. Beverly attended St. Mary Nativity Catholic School (Croatian) and St. Francis Academy High School for Girls in Joliet.
Beverly met her one and only,...
Charles E. Cronwall
Oct 20, 2023
CHARLES E. CRONWALL
Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.
Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Melinda Cronwall (Elser), children, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Novelli, Amy Cronwall, siblings, Joseph (Marybeth) Cronwall, James (Roberta) Cronwall, Kathleen (Joseph) Larmon, grandchildren, Alexander Novelli, Dominic Novelli, great granddaughter, Diem Novelli and many nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded...
Mary G. Reyling
Oct 19, 2023
MARY G. REYLING
(GRAHAM)
Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.
Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Reyling, children, Joseph (Gina) Reyling, Jacob Reyling, Jacene (Curt) Silvis, Jann (Chris) Kolyvas, Jenee (Timothy) Rinearson, siblings, Marge (Jim) Markham, Dee (Moe) Bennett, grandchildren, Rose Reyling, Jolynn (Dallas) Capdeville, Michael Reyling, Matthew Reyling, Timothy (Amanda) Reyling, Rachel (late Brent)...
Linda C. Cisneros
Oct 18, 2023
Linda C. Cisneros
71, of Angola, IN, formerly of New Lenox and Garden Homes, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. Linda was born in Evergreen Park to the late Samuel and Frances (nee Cain) Heer. Beloved wife of the late Raul; devoted mother of Tawnie (Bill Lindich) Cisneros, and Armando...
Ronald Charles Adams
Oct 18, 2023
Ronald C. Adams, age 86 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 18. 2023.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Judith Adams; children, Jason (Erin) Adams, Chris (Cortney) Adams, Jeffrey (Kristie) Adams and Danielle Adams; and his nine beloved grandchildren.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents Foster and Isabelle Adams.
Ron was a veteran of the...
George R. Schletz
Oct 15, 2023
George R. Schletz, age 86, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home, on Sunday, October 15, 2023 surrounded by family.
George is survived by his children, Dr. Julianne (Dr. Donald) Bergh, Lawrence (Margie) Schletz and Thomas (Lisa) Schletz; grandchildren, Matthew Bergh, Alex Bergh, Christian Schletz, Samantha Schletz, and Anthony Schletz; and his partner Margaret Healey.
He is preceded in death by his...
Shirley A. Kalter
Oct 15, 2023
SHIRLEY A. KALTER
(STUPP)
Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Mokena.
Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Jodene Raab, Jeffrey Kalter, sister, Carol Jean Stupp, granddaughter, Jessica (Frank) Nove, great grandchildren, Alexander Nove, Niko Nove and Frankie Nove.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Virginia May...
Grazia "Grace" Farnese
Oct 15, 2023
Grazia “Gracie” Farnese, age 91, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet on Sunday, October 15, surrounded by her family.
Grazia is survived by her beloved children, Margie (Larry) Schletz and John (Sheryl) Farnese; cherished grandchildren Christian Schletz, Miranda Farnese and Melanie Farnese.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life Ottavio Farnese; her parents, Vincenza and...
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