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Shirley Ann Rooney
April 2, 2020
Shirley Ann Rooney (nee Guetschow) 84, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Shirley was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Henrietta (nee Dion) Guetschow. Loving mother of Allen Rooney, the late Thomas Rooney, the late Lori Rooney, and Lynn Rooney; cherished grandmother of Matthew Rooney and Patrick Rooney; dear cousin...
Lawrence F. Hollatz
April 2, 2020
Lawrence F. “Larry” Hollatz Age 57, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved son of Joyce (Carroll) Hollatz and the late Dr. Lawrence W. Hollatz, DDS; loving brother of Mark (Elizabeth “Libby”) Hollatz and Lisa Mills; devoted life partner of Alice Fernandez; also survived by cherished aunt Mary Kay...
Mary Kay Haskett
April 2, 2020
Mary Kay Haskett (nee Nethaway) 58, of Beecher, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Anthony Nethaway. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Wayne. She was the dear mother of Justin (Lindsay) and Stacey (Kenny) Urban, and devoted grandmother of Jordan, Miranda,...
Mary Ann Juricic
March 31, 2020
Mary Ann Juricic (Murphy) Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home, with her family, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Charles J. Juricic; loving mother of Jodi (Christopher) Pollack; cherished grandmother of Logan and Samuel Pollack; dear sister of Joseph (late Patricia) Murphy and the late Thomas Patrick Murphy. Also...
Ronald Lee Lorenz
March 30, 2020
Ronald L. Lorenz Age 84,of New Lenox IL, formerly of Lansing IL, passed away March 30, 2020 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Ronald is survived by his loving children, Joe (Erin) Lorenz, Jeff (Sharon) Lorenz, Janell (Jeff) McDonald, grandchildren, Elyse Lorenz, John (Kara) Lorenz, Lauren Lorenz, Jessica (Dan) O’Sullivan, Carissa Lorenz, Mark Lorenz, Leah McDonald, Alex McDonald and...
Elaine Juskie
March 29, 2020
Elaine Juskie, 82, of Tinley Park, passed away on March 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving family, children: Karen (Ken) Stebbins of WI; Ken (Vicki) Juskie of Frankfort; John Juskie of VA, David (Kathleen) Juskie of Elmhurst. Grandchildren: Michael (Jessica) McDougal, Zachary (Hayley) McDougal, Matthew, Angela, MacCauley, Ryan Juskie, Tatum, Jake, Morgan Juskie, Madeline, Thomas Juskie. Great-grandchildren: Henry,...
Michael J. Bailey
March 28, 2020
Michael J. Bailey 70, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Michael was born in Chicago to the late Irvin and Marie (nee Harper) Bailey. Loving father of Tracy Bailey and Marie Bailey; cherished grandfather of Chase Bailey and Reaghan Downing; dear brother of Sandy (Bob) Becht, Linda (Mark) Molitor, the late James...
Harriet P. Koller
March 28, 2020
HARRIET P. KOLLER Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2020. Harriet was born in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin to the late Chares and Viola (nee Hinton) Obinger. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Koller; loving mother of the late Richard W. Koller, Kathleen (Bob) Weems, Ellen (Aziz Barzi) Koller, and Allan (Debra) Koller;...
Richard Allen Ericksen
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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.
March 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...
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