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Larry D. Swarens
May 8, 2020
LARRY D. SWARENS Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, May 8th 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years, Doreen Swarens (Hickling), children, Catherine (Kenny) Schipman, Wendy Swarens, Kevin (Chris) Swarens, grandchildren, Patrick Schipman, Emily Schipman, Ellie Schipman, Kyle Swarens, Reese Swarens, siblings, Carolyn Sue (Hank) Walstra,...
S. Jane Knigge
May 7, 2020
S. Jane Knigge (Taylor), age 74, a resident of Morris formerly of Frankfort and Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving mother of Kimberly Knigge and Daniel (Sara) Knigge; cherished grandmother of Julia and Evan Knigge; dear daughter of the late Donald and late Adeline (Thomas) Taylor; dearest sister of Thomas...
Mark P. Sells
May 5, 2020
Mark P. Sells 62, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Eleanor (nee Stankus) Sells. Loving and devoted husband of Debbie (nee Mangerson) Sells; loving step-father of Stacey (Matt) Gruca, Matt (Sarah) Packard, and Josh (Emily) Packard; cherished grandfather of Matthew Gruca,...
Gary T. Manheim
May 3, 2020
Gary T. Manheim Age 65, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving husband of Yvette Manheim (Mathis); dear brother of Deborah (Dan) Latham and Kathleen Manheim; cherished uncle of numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; dear brother-in-law of Kim (Westy) Westendorf; also survived by his beloved animals. He was preceded in death by his...
Bernadine E. Simanis
May 3, 2020
Bernadine E. Simanis (nee Petraitis) Age 85, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving mother of Cathy Blake, Mary Simanis, Richard (Susan) Simanis, and Mike Simanis; cherished grandmother of Ron (Kristin), Rich (Erin), Nick, Melissa (Tom), and Jim and cherished great-grandmother of Jameson and Tanner; dear sister of George (Karen) Petraitis and Virginia (Bob) Matyska....
Marion Alice Lindgren
May 2, 2020
Marion A. Lindgren (Thoeming), age 96, of Chicago Heights, South Holland and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She is survived by her loving family; children Claire (Larry) Hall, Robert (Voni) Lindgren and Susan (Tom) Kazmierczak; grandchildren Amanda (Brent) Honnold, Melissa (Corey) Morris, Megan (Joe) Humphrey, Matthew (Ashley) Hall and Wendy (Don) Muto; step grandson Scot (Kris)...
Roger H. Peterson
April 30, 2020
Roger H. Peterson, age 81, a resident of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Algonquin and Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Virginia Peterson (Hagstrom); beloved father of Jerry (Teri) Peterson, Wayne (Josie) Peterson and Michael (Patti) Peterson, Lynn (Howard) Saubert; cherished grandfather of Nicole Saubert,...
Irene A. Storako
April 30, 2020
Irene A. Storako (Masier) age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Tinley Park and Roseland area, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Loving wife of the late Benedict Storako; beloved mother of Jerome Storako and Robert (Ceclilia) Storako; cherised grandmother of Becky (Tom) O’Brien, Rob (Jamie) Storako,...
Agnes D. Butcher
April 29, 2020
Agnes D. Butcher (nee Jacklich) 93, of Joliet passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Agnes was born in Joliet to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Bick) Jacklich; beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Butcher; loving mother of Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandmother of Jerald Webb; loved aunt of numerous nieces...
James Haggard
April 29, 2020
James Haggard 72, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Kenneth and Katherine (nee Crawley) Haggard. Beloved husband of Joan (nee White); loving father of Brian Haggard, Nicole (David) McDonald, and Brandon Haggard; cherished grandpa of Sophia and Mason McDonald; dear brother of...
Mark A. Wolz
April 29, 2020
Did you hear that? It was with great sadness that Mark A. Wolz of New Lenox Passed away unexpectedly on April 29th, 2020. He was a wonderful, loving husband and father, who focused his life around his family. He will never be forgotten and forever missed with memories of pure joy and happiness. He is survived by his loving and...
John "Jack" N. Best
April 27, 2020
John “Jack” N. Best 90, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena surrounded by family. Jack was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Wallace and Olga (nee Nelson) Best. He was the beloved husband of the late Norine (nee O’Toole) Best; loving father of Lana (Joseph) Levy, John Best, and Tom (Wendy) Best; cherished...
Aniela Hardel
April 26, 2020
ANIELA HARDEL (UBYCHA) Age 97, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, April 26th 2020 at her home at Clarendale of Mokena. Aniela is survived by her loving family, daughter in-law, Mary Jane Hardel, grandchildren, Paul (Martha) Hardel, Jessica (Kevin) Gough, great grandchildren, Paul Hardel Jr., Cecilia Hardel, Molly Gough, Wyatt Gough, sister, Helen Bednarz and nieces Casmira...
Robert P. Massat, Sr.
April 26, 2020
Robert P. Massat, Sr. Age 74, of Frankfort, Green Garden Township, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. loving husband of 53 years of Diana “Penny” Massat (Norbut); beloved father of Monica (Matthew) Tures, Renee Perkovich, Jason (Dianna) Massat and Jeremy Massat; cherished papa of Lauren, Abigail, Madeline, Austin and Alyssa; dearest brother of Fred Massat, Stanley (Betty) Massat and...
Marlene F. Malic
April 25, 2020
MARLENE F. MALIC (EICH) Age 86, of Frankfort, formerly of Thornton passed away on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at the Park of Joliet Nursing Home in Joliet. Marlene is survived by her loving family, daughter, Karen (Charles) Nemeth, grandchildren, Bryan (Erin) Nemeth, Megan Nemeth, Michael Malic, Nathan Malic, Evan Malic, Sydnee Malic and several nieces and nephews. Marlene was preceded...
Nancy Ann Troester
April 25, 2020
NANCY ANN TROESTER (COOPER) Age 82, of Naperville, former longtime resident of Park Forest and Tomahawk WI passed away on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Nancy is survived by her loving family, children, Gregg (Lee Ellen) Troester, Christine Burke, Richard Troester, Robert (Lynn) Troester, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death...
William P Kosic, Jr.
April 25, 2020
WILLIAM P. KOSIC, JR Age 58, of Monee passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at his home in Monee. William is survived by his loving family, fiancée, Jeannie Sprenkle, children, Kyle Kosic, Alexis Kosic, mother, Lucille Kosic (Kasprzak), father, William P. (Elizabeth) Kosic Sr., sisters, Katherine Kosic, Karen Kosic-Williams, aunt, Carol Klut, niece, Tiffany (James) Benoit, nephew,...
Robert R. "Stilly" Stillwell
April 24, 2020
Robert R. "Stilly", age 65, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 in Chicago, IL. Robert is survived, loved, and celebrated by his wife, Eileen (Sullivan) Stillwell, of 40 years; his children Katie (Todd) Tobolik and R.J. (Erica) Stillwell; his grandson Sullivan; his mother Barbara Stillwell; his sister, Lisa Williams (Rick) and his nephew, Ben. He is preceded in death...
James R. Vonesh
April 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
April 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...
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