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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
James R. Vonesh
Apr 24, 2020
James R. Vonesh “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Jim, Dad , Step Dad and Grandpa ,as many called him, in this love , served our country, and as we grieve his loss, as daughters, step daughters, wives and grandchildren, we are grateful for the time we...
Frederick "Jack" J. Bailey
Apr 24, 2020
Frederick “Jack” J. Bailey Age 78 and longtime resident of Park Forest, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jack is survived by his loving family, children, William Bailey, Lynette (David) White, and Ray (Leah) Bailey; grandchildren Chloe, Lexi (Clayton), Colton, and Jenna; siblings, Mike Bailey, Joan Mangione Jack was preceded in death by...
Shirley Ann Tyree
Apr 23, 2020
SHIRLEY ANN TYREE (SANDY) Age 89, long time resident of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet as a result of the COVID 19 Virus. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Karen (Mark) Schultz, Susan (Steve) Kline, Reannna Tyree, Alesia (Mai Wagner) Tyree, siblings, Barbara Strickland, Patricia Rice, Robert...
Cecily "Aggie" Humphrey
Apr 21, 2020
Cecily “Aggie” Humphrey (Hayes) Age 85, a resident of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sid E. Humphrey; loving mother of Gary (Cathy) Humphrey; late son Marco Humphrey; cherished grandmother to Dawn, Jason, Steven Marco, Stacy, Ryan Humphrey and Kaylee(Doug) Blevins.; great-grandmother to 14; Dear sister to 11 siblings. She was preceded...
Margaret R. Hoff
Apr 21, 2020
Margaret R. Hoff (nee Burns) 68, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, April 21,2020. Marge was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Rosella (nee Jarvis) Burns; Beloved wife of Edward Hoff; loving mother of Maribeth Lynn (Marc) Craft, and Michael Joseph (Alyssa) Hoff; cherished grandmother of Giselle “Gigi” Craft; dear sister of Julianne (Pete) McShea, and the late...
Kevin A. Durbon
Apr 21, 2020
Kevin A. Durbon 56, late of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Kevin was born in Chicago to the late Raymond and Dorothy (nee Smith) Durbon. Beloved husband of Audra (nee Banevicius) Durbon; loving father of Ann (Ryan) Nelson, Kristie Carvotta, Kevin (Megan) Durbon, Christina Kutz, the late Christopher Kutz, Amanda (Donald Jr) Woodard, Dean (Nikki)...
Kathleen M. Mest
Apr 20, 2020
Kathleen “Kathy” Mest, beloved wife of Carmon, passed away peacefully April 20, 2020. She was a loving sister of Michaleen Safka, dear step-mother of Lisa (Jim) Herbert and Lesli (Dr. Steve) Beck. Cherished grandmother of Greyson, Madeline, and Gianna. Fond cousin of many and friend to those whose path she crossed. Burial to be private. A memorial service is planned...
John Glen Mahalick
Apr 18, 2020
Reverend John Glen Mahalick Age 70, a resident of Frankfort, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Beloved Husband of Janine (nee Vacval); loving father of Scott (Sheri) Mahalick, Jim (Danielle) Mahalick, and John (Sharon) Mahalick; cherished grandfather (Papa) of Poppy, Matthew, Caleb, and Violet; Treasured son of June (nee Deaton) Mahalick, dear brother...
Victor K. Miller
Apr 17, 2020
Victor K. Miller, retired superintendent of buildings and bridges for the E.J.&E. railroad, died Friday, April 17, at his home in Joliet. He was two months shy of his 99thbirthday. He was born on June 9, 1921, in Keokuk, Iowa, son of Emil Miller, a railroad clerk, and his wife, Mary Renz Miller. A good athlete, he signed a contract...
Margaret Begg
Apr 16, 2020
Margaret (“Rita”) Begg (nee Harrington), age 86 passed away peacefully in the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late William Begg. Loving mother of William, Alison (nee Barna) and Brian. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Kyle, Tyler, Megan, Hailey, Rylee, Kelli and Elise. Survived by Sister, Una Duffy (nee Harrington) of Liverpool, England...
Carole A. Nolden
Apr 16, 2020
Carole A. Nolden (nee McMahon) 82, of Manteno, formerly of New Lenox, Birchwood Wisconsin, and the Mt. Greenwood area passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. Carole was born in Chicago to the late William and Ida (nee Neumann) McMahon. Beloved wife of the late Fred B. Nolden; loving mother of Terry (Robert) Rust, Christine (Karl) Bogatitus, and Carole (Joseph) Kaminski;...
Gregory P. Murray
Apr 15, 2020
Gregory P. Murray, age 72, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Monee, Frankfort and Chicago, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2020. Loving husband of Christine (Husnik) Murray; beloved brother of Mary Ellen (James) McClowry, Adele (Kirk) Sievers, Philip (Constance) Murray and the late Edward (late Diane) Murray; dearest brother-in-law of Marcia (Edward) Fatla and Elizabeth (Lyle) Dunahoo; fond uncle...
Charles C. Minski
Apr 15, 2020
Charles C. Minski, age 87, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Loving husband of the late Stella; beloved father of Charles (Caroline); cherished grandfather of Brandon and Danielle. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and a sprinkler fitter. Due to COVID-19 a private graveside service will be held...
Elsie K. Weich
Apr 14, 2020
Elsie K. Weich, 85, passed away on April 14, 2020. Survived by daughters Laura (Craig) Burman, Diane (Dan) Alberti, Christina (Paul) Somerville, grandsons Michael, Erich, Jeff Sneideraitis. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Ernest Weich, and parents Edward and Elsie (nee Schmidt) Kottler. Elsie and Ernest met at a dance and after a short courtship were...
Dorothy M. Boldt
Apr 13, 2020
Dorothy Mildred Boldt (Schieler) Age 98, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was born in Pike Township August 25, 1921 and was raised in Pontiac, IL, to the late Martin and Mary Schieler (McDugle). Loving mother of Diane (Gerardo) Arias, cherished grandmother of Michael (Kim) Arias, Jennifer Arias, Mario (Beth Anderson) Arias and great-grandmother...
Louise Olson
Apr 13, 2020
Louise Olson (Eccles-Ambrose) passed away suddenly on April 13, 2020 after a full life cut much too short. Louise was a loving mother to her two children Sophie and Chelsea, and was predeceased in 2016 by her husband and life partner, Christopher Olson. Born on October 3, 1986 in Upton, United Kingdom, Louise was a bright and impish little girl...
Frank Phillip "Phil" Langley
Apr 11, 2020
Frank Phillip Langley, “Phil,” born January 2, 1937 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on April 11, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Clarence “Pete” Langley and Jessie Langley nee Green, Phil leaves behind a loving family, including his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Margaret “Margo” Langley nee Schrack, his son Peter Langley (Patricia Tiernan) and daughters Margaret Langley Sakka...
Catherine "Kate" Mayhan
Apr 11, 2020
Catherine (“Kate”) Mayhan (nee Joyce), age 68, left this world on April 11, 2020. What would Kate want you to know about her? That she was a natural-born blonde. That she was born to the two best people to ever walk the earth – the late Daniel and Elizabeth Joyce, whose greatness was rivaled only by her many loving late...
Mary Ann Perozzi
Apr 10, 2020
Mary Ann Perozzi (nee Ficker), 80, recently of Buffalo Grove, and a lifelong resident of Chicago Heights passed away April 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Perozzi, of 58 years in 2019. She is survived by her loving family: Tom (Agnes) of Buffalo Grove, John (Virginia) of Frankfort, Mike (Chesney) of Chicago, Paul (Daria) of Webster, NY,...
Elaine A. Anderson
Apr 10, 2020
Elaine Anderson, age 80, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving wife of Charles Anderson; beloved mother of Annemarie ( Bill) Budo and Charles (Rose) Anderson; dearest grandmother of 3, Victoria Dohnal (Robert Lintott) , Sarah Anderson, and Rachel (Alex) Johnson. Due to the COVID 19 Virus the services will...
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