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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Carole Joyce Hare
August 28, 2020
Carole Joyce Hare Carole was born on January 8, 1946 and passed away on August 28, 2020. Faithful spouse to Floyd Greer; loving mother of Steve Hare and Denise Pienias; adoring grandmother of Brett Hare, Kristen Hare, Lincoln Pienias and Reagan Pienias. Private services were held.
Andree Emlienne Gilarski
August 28, 2020
Andree Emlienne Gilarski, age 97, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2020 Andree was born in Neuves Maison, France on October 26, 1922. Andree is survived by her loving family: Daughter Claudine Gilarski, son Robert, and wife (Laura) Gilarski, her 2 grandchildren, Christa Gilarski and Collin Gilarski, nieces Elaine (George) Godomski, Pat Zawierski, Denise Truxal, Lilly Varner and numerous great, and...
Jennifer Lynn Strezo
August 26, 2020
Jennifer Lynn Strezo (nee Pignone) 50, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jennifer was born in Chicago to Carolyn (nee Geraci) and the late Richard Pignone. Beloved wife of Michael R. Strezo; loving and devoted mother of Jason Strezo and Jeremy Strezo; dear sister of Joseph (Lori) Pignone; cherished...
Michael J. Celkis
August 25, 2020
Michael J. Celkis 55, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Eunice (nee Willis) and the late James J. Celkis. Beloved husband of Angela; Loving father of Christine; Dear brother of James “Doc” (Cheryl), Sandra “Crow” Hill, Thomas “Tombo” (April), Sharon “Pokey” (Perry) Crakes,...
Steve Wilson
August 24, 2020
Steve Wilson Age 79, a resident of Bridgeview, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Loving father of Debby (Richard) Tremble, Allen Wilson, and Brian Wilson; cherished grandfather of Danielle Tremble, Rachel Tremble, and Caitlyn Wilson; dear brother of Caroline Loyd, Linda Wilson, and Milly (Gerry) Brown; devoted partner of Joyce Milbrandt; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...
Terri L. Carse
August 24, 2020
Terri L. Carse (nee Singleton) 53, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Terri was born in St. Joseph, MI to Leona (nee Wesolowski) and the late Arthur Singleton. Beloved wife of Bob Carse, loving mother of Sara Carse; dear sister of Arthur Jr. “Jamie” Singleton, Jacki (Joe) Harmon, and Tabetha (Craig)...
Charles T. Sterne
August 24, 2020
Charles T. Sterne Age 62, a resident of Plainfield, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 after fighting Pulmonary Fibrosis for many years. Loving father of Kevin Sterne and Liz Sterne; dear brother of Michael Sterne and Mark Sterne; fond uncle of Joshua Sterne; also survived by Kim Sterne and his beloved dog Bailey. Charles volunteered at Parkview Christian Church...
Allen Gustav Neuber
August 23, 2020
Allen Gustav Neuber, age 87, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Crossville Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Loving husband of the late Lois Neuber (Nitzsche); beloved father of Susan (David) Towler and Bruce (Joyce) Neuber; dearest brother of the late Wayne (late mary) Neuber, late Bud (late Joyce) Neuber and the late Alvina (late Dick)...
Tim Pajak
August 22, 2020
Tim Pajak Age 49, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Burbank, Oak Forest, Hickory Hills, Custer Park and Plainfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Loving father of Megan and Connor Pajak; beloved son of Walter and the late Kathleen (Chomko) Pajak; dearest brother of Shane Chomko; loving uncle of Shane J. Chomko and Beau R. Chomko cherished...
Dorothy Francis Briano
August 19, 2020
Dorothy Francis Briano Age 57, of Tinley Park, formererly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. Loving mother of Raul Briano and Melissa (fiancée Carlos Abarca) Briano; beloved life partner of Gary Chaiken; dear daughter of the late Bernadine Wronkiewicz; dearest sister of Matthew (Ana) Staple, Corkey Staple and the late Annie; cherished grandmother of Ivanna and Iain Briano;...
Allene Anderson Pitts
August 18, 2020
Allene Anderson Pitts, 74 of Tinley Park and Darien, passed away on Aug. 18, 2020. Survived by her brother, Gary (Christine) Anderson, step-son and daughter-in-law Edward C. (Peggy White) Pitts III, granddaughters: Taylor Pitts and Ashley Couch, niece, Dawn Hildebrand; and many friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward C. Pitts in 2015. Sister, Corinne (T.R. “Bud”) Hildebrand,...
James Eugene Busbey
August 18, 2020
James Eugene Busbey Age 91, a resident of Joliet, passed away on August 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Rudd); loving father of Tedra (Rick) Stacey, and step-father of Rick Busbey and Charles (Elene) Busbey; cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 19. James was preceded in death by his parents James B. and Alice Busbey (nee Hunt); siblings...
Timothy A. Clark
August 15, 2020
Timothy A. Clark 57 of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Tim was born in Clinton, IA to his loving parents, Kathleen K. (nee Koppenhaver) and Darrell W. Clark. He was beloved husband and best friend of Kimberly (nee Kochel); devoted father to Michelle (John) Medlin, Megan (Joe) Moreno,...
Vivian Myers
August 14, 2020
Vivian Myers (Vanderberg), age 86 of Frankfort formerly of Sauk Village, Tinley Park and Kellart Lake in Cissna Park. Loving wife of the late Donald Myers; loving mother of Steven Myers and Susan (Martin) Olsen; dear sister of the late Ruth Opyt and Richard (Dolores) Vanderberg; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Marguerite) Myers, Matthew Myers, Samuel Olsen and Abigail Olsen; great...
Antonio Vincent Brummond
August 12, 2020
Antonio Vincent Brummond Age 22, a resident of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Loving son of Jennifer (Lavender) and Justin Brummond; beloved brother of Dominic and Justine Brummond; cherished grandson of Linda and Lew Carrozza, Cindy and Jay Lavender; dear nephew of Mary Pogioli (Gonzalez), Eva Gonzalez and Heather (Rabinowitz)...
John W. Rodgers, Jr.
August 12, 2020
JOHN W. RODGERS, JR. Age 92, of Mokena, former longtime resident of Canoga Park California, until returning “home” to the Chicago suburbs; he passed away Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. John is survived by his loving family, niece and nephew, Karen (Scott Hanish) Hestroffer, Berton (Salome Castilla) Hestroffer Jr., great niece, Yasmine Khoosnod, great...
Della A. Beller
August 10, 2020
DELLA A. BELLER (THOMPSON) Age 87, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, August 10th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Della is survived by her loving family, children, Peggy (Ray) Patterson, Barbara (Ed) Mosher, Linda (Terry) Lee, Les (Sherri) Beller, siblings, Frieda Dobbeke, Loretta Ross, Bill Thompson, Larry Thompson, grandchildren, Sarah (Kyle) Robbins, Scott Patterson, Stacy (Cory) Dillard, David (Amanda) Johnston,...
Sarah Anne Mccafferty
August 8, 2020
Sarah Anne McCafferty Age 32, a resident of Peoria, IL, formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago’s East Side, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Beloved daughter of Annette Milkowski and Brian F. McCafferty; favorite sister of Brian J. McCafferty and Kelsey McCafferty; amazing aunt to Ayden J. McCafferty; the best Maw Dog with Paw Dog Jonathan “JJ” Jones...
Roger F Weitendorf
August 8, 2020
Roger F. Weitendorf Age 61, a long time resident of New Lenox, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Jackie (Doyle) Weitendorf; dearest son of Lucy Ann (Young) Weitendorf and the late Walter Weitendorf; beloved father of Riley (Billy) Quinn and Ryan Weitendorf; fond brother of Leroy (Margaret) Weitendorf, John (Sharon)...
Alfred Peter Dreifke
August 8, 2020
Alfred Peter Dreifke Age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Western Springs, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Roberta (Filippi) Dreifke and his late first wife Cecilia (Toman) Dreifke (2004); beloved father of David Dreifke and Gayle Dreifke Dale; dearest step father of Michelle (Benjamin) Wilson Draus and Scott...
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