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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...
Shirley Ann Tyree
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
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