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Richard Allen Ericksen
Mar 28, 2020
Richard A. Ericksen, 81, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home. Richard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Peter E. and Ida M. (nee Grabill) Ericksen. Beloved husband of the late Emily K “Corky” (nee Lavitt) Ericksen; loving father of Teresa Ericksen, Laura (Ray) Serafinn, Tracy Galifos and Kim...
James E. Shaw
Mar 27, 2020
James E. Shaw 73, of Matteson, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Berwyn, IL to the late John and Lucille (nee Golatka) Shaw and was also preceded in death by his step mother Genevieve Shaw. Beloved husband of 50 years of Donna (nee Goering) Shaw; loving father of...
Karen S. Sandberg
Mar 26, 2020
KAREN S. SANDBERG (PHILLIPS) Age 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Karen is survived by her loving family, children, Clifford (Beth) Sandberg, Lisa (David) Regan, Erica (Andrew) Meyer, grandchildren, Allison Regan and Jacob Regan. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. Edgar & Barbara Phillips (Fry), husband,...
Jacqueline Miller
Mar 26, 2020
Jacqueline Miller (nee Vogt) 89, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Jacqueline was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Lester and Eloise (nee Tag) Vogt. Beloved wife of the late DeVaughn A. Miller; loving mother of Deborah (Steven) Wahlert, the late Kyle Miller, Pamela Murrin Schultz (Ronald), Doak (Peggy) Miller, DeVaughn "Chip" (Karen) Miller, and Cary...
Theodore T. Ochal
Mar 24, 2020
THEODORE T. OCHAL Age 82, formerly of Chicago, passed away at his home in New Lenox Tuesday, March 24th, 2020. Theodore is survived by his loving family, daughter, Annette (Jeff) Stepien, stepchildren, Susan (Jim) Casalor, Margaret Pusateri, George (Lauren) Adeszko, Daniel Adeszko, stepson-in-law, Donald Wilson, siblings, Betty Lou Kubat, Deanna Blazes, Carl (Margaret) Ochal, Dennis Ochal, grandchildren, Abigail (Nate), Jeffrey,...
Josephine Roller
Mar 24, 2020
Josephine Roller (nee Riley) 96, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at AMITA St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Josephine was born in East Texas, KY to the late William and Susie D. (nee Young) Riley. Josephine is survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Private family services were held and interment will take place in Kentucky at...
Noriel E. Gomez
Mar 23, 2020
Noriel E. Gomez, age 77 a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Scarlet Gomez (Abrenica); beloved son of the late Policarpio & Demetria (Evangelista) Gomez; beloved father of Neil Gomez and Noriel "Jay-R" Gomez, Jr.; dearest brother of Atty. Roberto Gomez, Ligaya Gomez, Edith Candelaria,...
Helen Mary Baron
Mar 21, 2020
Helen Mary Baron (Dawe) Age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edmond Baron Sr.; loving mother of the late Edmond Jr. (late Carol) Baron, late John (Odette) Baron, and Patricia (Mitchell) Mazur; cherished grandmother of Jon (Jennifer) Baron, Stacy (Mike) Malone, Shannon (Dino) Poulakis, and Mathew (Stephanie) Baron and great-grandmother of Jack, Audrey,...
Ronald Allen Defries
Mar 21, 2020
Ronald Allen DeFries, Sr. What a zest for life! From skiing the black diamonds in Beaver Creek to walking the links at Flossmoor Country Club. He never missed a golf tournament or a re-run of “Rudy” on TV. Ronnie, a true Cubs fan, amusing those around him by yelling “Hot Dog” with the same inflection as a vendor. Oh! And...
James "Jim" Dehart
Mar 21, 2020
James “Jim” DeHart Age 75, a lifelong resident of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda (Wiggins); loving father of Kristy (Scott) Carlson, Shawn (Mike) Fernandez, and Amy (Paul) Mitchell; cherished grandfather of Timothy (Megan) Carlson, Amanda Carlson, Amber (Billy) Iseman, Brittany (Dan) Campbell, Emily Fernandez,...
Wayne Michael Tishka
Mar 20, 2020
Wayne Michael Tishka Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. Loving husband, father, and Boppa, he is survived by his family; wife Cindy Tishka (Dalaly), children Jennifer (Joe) Johnson, Christopher (Jaime) Tishka, Abbey (Jake) Melendez and Anne Marie Tishka; father Paul Tishka; siblings David Tishka, Paula (Kevin) Dansart and Mark (Robin) Tishka; grandchildren Emily, Joseph, Jacob,...
Carl L. Thompson, Jr.
Mar 20, 2020
Carl L. Thompson, Jr. Age 57, a resident of Manhattan formerly of Richton Park, passed away suddenly March 20, 2020. Loving husband of Sara Thompson (King); beloved father of Travis and Karli Thompson; dearest son of the late Carl, Sr. and Betty Thompson; dearest brother of Donna (John) Owen, Helen (Johnny) Svetlecich, Carla (Dave) Wesoloski and Dawn (Bruce) Beishvizen; son-in-law...
Sandra L. Thompson
Mar 20, 2020
Sandra L. Thompson (nee Knight) Age 76, formerly of New Lenox, passed away suddenly March 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Thompson and the late Gordon Taylor; loving mother of Eugene (Jenny) Thompson, Michael (Michelle) Thompson, Lynda (Cliff) Pixley, Lynnette (Brad) Elam, Gordon (Daneen) Taylor, Vance (Katrine) Taylor, and Lynore (Tom) White; cherished grandmother of Joy (Christopher) Stingl,...
William Hahn
Mar 18, 2020
William D. Hahn Age 74, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Loving father of Tammy (Tim) Walker; cherished grandfather of Joey Mullen, Joshua Mullen, and Bradlei Walker and great-grandfather of Benjamin Mullen; dear brother of Kathryn (late Ronald) Cramer, Rebecca (Wayne) Lewandowski, Marijane (Ken) Lazzaro, and Dorothy (Mario) Lopez; also survived by numerous loving...
Annie Wheeler
Mar 17, 2020
Annie Wheeler drew her last breath on March 17, 2020 and she lives on in the memories of those who knew her and they will be sad. And they will also smile because that’s what she would have wanted. Annie was born to parents Dr. Cyril Vojak and Anna Louise Pruett on Oct. 28, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. She grew...
Miles Brown
Mar 15, 2020
Miles Brown 66, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. Miles was born in South Shields, England to the late Miles and Myra (nee Hodgson) Brown. Beloved husband of 48 years to Rosemary (nee Hyde) Brown; loving father of Miles (Becky) Brown and Chris (Kelly) Brown; cherished granda of Mackenzie, Delanie, Jack, Shealyn, Alexandra,...
Jean Chamberlin
Mar 14, 2020
Jean Chamberlin Age 89, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phelps Chamberlin; loving mother of the late Katherine (Joe) Dickmann and Barbara (Jose) Gindville-Avila; cherished grandmother of Ian (Elaine) Dickmann, Kai (Maria) Dickmann, Amber Dickmann, Sarah (Sean) Steuck, and Timothy (Leah) Gindville and great-grandmother of Charley,...
Ryan M. Troester
Mar 14, 2020
RYAN M. TROESTER Age 24, of Fort Walton Beach FL and former long time resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, March 14th, 2020. Ryan is survived by his loving family, fiancée, Courtney Wiley, daughter, Paislee Troester and her sister Ava Bray, parents, Bob & Lynn Troester (Weatherwax), brother, Andy (Claire) Troester, grandparents, Sandy Weatherwax, Brian Weatherwax, Nancy Troester and...
John Narel
Mar 13, 2020
JOHN NAREL Age 93, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. John is survived by his loving family, children, Helen (Ralph) Rupslauk, Celine Narel, Jenny Narel, James (Wendy) Narel, sister, Sophie Waskel, grandchildren, Lori, Mary, John, Anthony, Steven, Ashley, Christopher, Dylan, great grandchildren, Angel, Augie, Abby and Ben. John was preceded...
Gladys Theresa Sawallisch
Mar 13, 2020
Gladys T. Sawallisch (Roche) Age 92,a resident of St. John, Indiana formerly of Matteson. She is survived by her loving children, William (Betty) Sawallisch, Barbara (Dan) Lane, Mary Lynn (Gary) Lefko; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, William C. Sawallisch, her parents, Joseph and Della{Reynolds) Roche;...
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