Katherine Fredin
July 11, 2020
Katherine Fredin (Priami) Age 98, a lifelong resident of Frankfort, passed away on July 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert Fredin; loving mother of James A. (Mary K.) Fredin, Bonnie (Dennis) Pfeifer, and Doug (Barbara) Fredin; cherished grandmother of Geoff (Molly) Pfeifer, Emily (Ryan) Starck, Elizabeth (Brian) McDonnell, Margaret (Christopher) Janik, Timothy (Lindsay) Fredin, Carolyn (Nicholas) Siroky, Justin...
Margaret S. Travis
July 11, 2020
Margaret S. Travis, age 71, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Loving mother of Dale Travis and the late Danny Travis; beloved daughter of the late Marvin Bell and late Betty Bell; dearest cousin of 2. Margaret worked for McDonald’s in Tinley Park for the past 20 years. A memorial visitation will be...
James F. Roser
July 10, 2020
JAMES. F. ROSER Age 77, born and raised in Chicago where he also raised his family. After retirement Jim moved to New Lenox in 1998 where he resided with his wife Donna until his passing Friday, July 10, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Roser (Clark) whom he was...
Beverly Welsch
July 9, 2020
Bev Welsch was born in Falls City Nebraska on August 7th, 1929. She and her family moved 13 times in 17 years finally landing in Joliet Illinois in 1946. Bev met and married Robert (RT) Welsch in 1951 and had 2 children, Ted and Steve. Bev loved raising her children (which is hard to believe given what she had to...
Loretta M. Schildmiller
July 8, 2020
Loretta Marie Schildmiller (nee Rabka) 95 formerly of New Lenox passed away on July 8, 2020 at her home in Katy, Texas. She was born on May 13, 1925 in Blue Island, IL to Henry and Helen (nee Lassa) Rabka. She was a member of St Jude Parish in New Lenox, IL. She was active with the New Lenox Seniors...
William R. Bylsma
July 8, 2020
William Robert Bylsma 73, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Bill was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Robert and Katherine (nee Hainje) Bylsma. Beloved husband of Connie (nee Kulik); dear brother of Dan (Joyce) Bylsma, Edward Bylsma, and Joyce Oland; loved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was a teacher and football...
Frank R. Willis
July 7, 2020
Frank R. Willis 87, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. Frank was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Frank H. and Kathleen (nee Fox) Willis. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Comstock); loving father of David (Kathleen) Willis, Steven (Heather) Willis, Cynthia (Kelly) Kinate, and Carolyn (Jeffrey) Day; cherished grandfather of Heather (John) Romang,...
Rose B. Fitzgerald
July 7, 2020
ROSE B. FITZGERALD (BRUTTI) Age 86, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at her home. Rose is survived by her loving family, children, Mark (Mary) Fitzgerald, Mari Lynn (Michael) Ross, grandchildren, John (Kellie) Fitzgerald, Stephanie (Dave) Summers, Vivian Fitzgerald, Michael (Erica) Ross, Kaylee Ross, Gabriel Ross, great grandchildren, Nora Ross, Annie Fitzgerald and Emily Ross. Rose was preceded...
Joseph Edward Mejdrich
July 6, 2020
Joseph Edward Mejdrich 18, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2020. Joseph was born in Oak Lawn to Brian Mejdrich and Lisa Lohan. Beloved son of Brian and Lisa; loving brother, “JoJo Bear” of Christina (Brandon Santoro) Mejdrich; proud “Uncle JoJo” of Brayden; loved nephew and cousin of many. He was preceded in death his grandmother Sandy...
Marion Lewis, Sr.
July 5, 2020
Marion Lewis, Sr. Age 80, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving husband of Ella (Gillispe) Lewis; beloved father of Marion (Laura) Lewis, Jr.; dearest son of the late Will and Zelphia Lewis; cherished brother of Ray (late Myrtle) Lewis, Wilma (Fred, Jr.) Davis, Jr., late Juanita...
John E. Devalk
July 4, 2020
JOHN E. DeVALK Age 77, passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Diana DeValk (Valiga), sons, John (Anita) DeValk, Eric (Jennifer) DeValk, sisters, Edith DeValk, Martha DeValk, grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Ryan, Evan, Elena and Sean. John was preceded in death by his parents, John & Anna DeValk (Kampenga)...
Edwin G. Woodcock Sr.
July 4, 2020
Edwin G. “Ed” Woodcock Sr. 90, of Joliet, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet. Ed was born on a farm in, New Lenox, to the late George G. and Gertrude (nee Mattes) Woodcock. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Marvel (nee Cantu); loving father of Marcy (Richard) Simon, Marvis “Kitten”...
Patrick J. Kukosh
June 30, 2020
Patrick J. Kukosh Age 50, a resident of Park Forest, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Loving father of Joshua, Faith, and Riley Kukosh; beloved son of Theresa Kukosh (Purtell); cherished brother of Patricia Wulf, Christine (George) Graniczny, Ronnie (Bev) Kukosh, and Sharon (Chuck) Raimondi and his dog Adam. Patrick was loving, thoughtful and very creative and artistic, and...
Mildred Helen Steinbrenner
June 28, 2020
Mildred Helen Steinbrenner Age 93, a longtime resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Mildred is survived by her loving family; children Dennis (Carol) Steinbrenner, Glenn (Connie) Steinbrenner and Linda (Dan) Zwintscher; grandchildren Keith (Christine) Steinbrenner, Robin (Brian) Kec, Kristin (Kevin) Kartheiser, Amy (Matt) Thompson, Julie (Greg Rieker) Steinbrenner, Lisa Steinbrenner, Matthew Steinbrenner, Stacy...
Kenneth A. Sherman
June 28, 2020
KENNETH A. SHERMAN Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at his home in New Lenox. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Brenda Sherman (Zancan), son Carl Sherman, sister in law, Cynthia Zancan, niece, Dawn Zancan and nephew Darren (Kaylia) Zancan Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. Walter & Helen Sherman (Pukis)...
Theodore J. Montgomery
June 26, 2020
Theodore James Montgomery Age 84, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Leeper); loving father of Dawn (Jerry) Amis and Lisa (Dude) Sunde; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Alan) Lavigne and Kenneth (Abby) Sunde and great-grandfather of Brycen and Riley; dear brother of Bonnie (Victor) Miller; fond brother-in-law of William (Peggy) Leeper; and...
Joette R. Heatter
June 25, 2020
Joette R. Heatter (Kraus) Was born on July 3, 1955 and passed away on June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of 46 wonderful years to Dean Heatter. Joette is survived by her husband, two children, one grandchild, a daughter-in-law along with numerous family and friends. She loved spending time with her family and reading books. She touched many lives with her...
Kendall Blake Lynchey
June 23, 2020
KENDALL BLAKE LYNCHEY Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020. Kendall is survived by his loving daughters, Lauren Lynchey, Hannah Lynchey, sister, Kimberly (Paul) Via and his “second” family; Paul and Jake Fried, Harry Fried, Ronnie Fried and Debby (Fried) Burnstein. Kendall was preceded in death by his parents. James & Emily Lynchey (Bensfield). Friends and...
Mary Tomeczko
June 23, 2020
Mary Tomeczko, 90, passed away peacefully, at home in Orland Hills on June 23, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Richard Lisak and grandchildren: Kyle, Ethan, and Mia Lisak. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin K. Tomeczko in 2010 and her husband Edwin Tomeczko in 2003. Also preceded by her...
Mary Ann Garrity
June 22, 2020
Mary Ann Garrity (Truty) Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Garrity; loving mother of Marie Barmes and loving family friend of Therese Piazza; cherished grandmother of Bradley (Stephanie Beaumont) Tidwell and Ryan Tidwell and great-grandmother of Stephen Beaumont, and Raelynn and Gabriel Tidwell; treasured aunt of...