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James E. "Skip" Florey
March 2, 2020
James E. “Skip” Florey 85, of Coal City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Skip was born in Clinton, IL to the late Elmer and Annabelle Florey. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Fahrnow); loving father of Sherry (Ron) Burnam, Tom Florey, and Paul Florey; step-father of Matt Maloni and Stacy (Barry) Stone; cherished grandfather...
Lynne R. Recupido
March 1, 2020
Lynne R. Recupido (Berglund) Age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Devoted wife of Robert Recupido; loving mother of Jaclynne (Evan) Tingley; cherished grandmother of Ellis and Vivian Tingley; beloved daughter of the late Arletta (Jack) Cox; dear sister of Jeff (Pam) Berglund; fond aunt of Amanda (Ryan) Winters and Angela Berglund. Lynne enjoyed golfing, drawing, painting, reading,...
Robert R. Connors
February 29, 2020
ROBERT R. CONNORS Age 54, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Robert is survived by his loving family, siblings, William (Sharri) Connors, Linda (John) Boncuore and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William & Margareite Connors (Pratt) and sister, Julie Connors. Family will receive friends Tuesday, March...
Joan Opyt Romanus
February 25, 2020
Joan Opyt Romanus of Frankfort, Illinois, peacefully passed into the arms of God on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family. Devoted wife of Dr. Raymond Romanus for 54 years. Loving mom of Mary Beth (Dwayne) Horton, Kathleen Anne Schaddel, and John Thomas Romanus. Cherished sister of Alice (Richard) Kozdras, sister-in-law Karen Opyt, and brother-in-law Robert...
Michael Anthony Abramowicz
February 22, 2020
Michael A. Abramowicz Age 50, of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer Saturday, February 22, 2020 with his family by his side. Michael is survived by his loving family; wife Melissa Abramowicz (Miller); father of Jake and Josh Abramowicz; son of Ronald and Cheryl (Gaudio) Abramowicz; brother Scott (Christa)...
Robert P. Hudziak
February 22, 2020
Robert P. Hudziak Age 74, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Brennen); loving father of Michael (Christine) Hudziak, Jason (Stephanie) Hudziak, and Kathleen (Josue) Cardenas; cherished papa of Daniel, Connor, and Cayden; dear brother of Richard (Lynn) Hudziak; fond uncle of Karen (Dan) Opatkiewicz and Kevin (Rachel) Hudziak. He was...
Karen M. Hill
February 22, 2020
Karen M. Hill, 77, Tinley Park, passed away suddenly. Loving mother of Kathy (Steve) Cummings, CO; Lori (John) Bohanon, Bedford Park, IL. Grandma of Sarah (Bryan Smith) Pedigo, Shelby Bohanon, Karley Cummings. Sister of: the late George (late Joan) Koester, Denise (late Henry “Dave”) Daviau, Tinley Park; Llouann (Barton) Cornwell, Peotone; Tammy (John) Ross, Romeoville. Daughter of the late Llewellyn...
Roger R. Niznik
February 21, 2020
Roger R. Niznik Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Speedwell); loving father of Anne Marie (Mark) Proff and Julie (Mike) Lavey; cherished grandfather of Grace, Benjamin, Michael, and Emily; dear brother of the late Dennis (Late Sandra) Niznik, Russell (late Mary) Niznik, and Debra...
James Matthew Golden
February 21, 2020
James Matthew Golden Age 55, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. James is survived by his loving family, son James “J.P.” Golden; mother Linda Ross; brothers Thomas (Michelle) Golden and Scott (Kylie) Golden; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. James was preceded in death by his father James Evan Golden. James was a...
Marie K. Herman
February 17, 2020
Marie K. Herman Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 3, 1927 to the late James (Vaclav) and late Marie (“Mary”) Karnik (Pesek) and passed away on February 17, 2020 in New Lenox, Ilinois at the age of 93. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Robert William Herman (April 1, 1926-October 26,1996); loving mother of Kathleen Marie (late Robert...
Doris Rose Smith
February 17, 2020
DORIS ROSE SMITH (NELSON) Born December 14, 1935 and passed away February 17, 2020. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Lawrence Peter and Hannah Rose (Steinman) Nelson of Joliet; her loving husband, John E. Smith; her younger brother Lawrence J. (Larry) Nelson of Florence, Al; and her beloved son, John Nelson Smith. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Tony)...
Denise M. Pretet
February 17, 2020
Denise M. Pretet, age 62, beloved wife of Kirby Pretet was born into eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2020. Denise, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep. She was born February 4, 1958 in Evergreen Park, the daughter of Stephen & Gloria (Panozzo) Wroblewski. Denise wed the love of her life, Kirby Pretet, on September...
Saragene Barnes
February 16, 2020
SARAGENE BARNES (SCHULTZ) Age 78, of Orland Park, formerly of Blue Island, passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Saragene is survived by her loving family, children, Lee (Michaeline) Barnes, Jeffrey (Michelle) Barnes, brother, Tom Schultz, grandchildren, Richard (Sara) Barnes, Nicole (Jacob) Richard, Cole Barnes, Lee Barnes, Justin Barnes, Courteney Barnes, Lauren Barnes, Kathryn...
Richard Lee Patterson
February 16, 2020
Lee Patterson 81, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Lee was born in Chicago to the late Melvin and Etta M. (nee McCardle) Patterson. Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Alvers) Patterson; loving father of Rick Jr., Chris (Sarah Olson) Sherri (Ryan) Cummings, Chuck (Lori) Dempsey, and the late Rick Dempsey; dear father-in-law of...
Paul Carl Fulsang
February 16, 2020
Paul Carl Fulsang, 63, of Anchorage, AK, passed away suddenly on Feb. 16, 2020. Loving and supportive father of Neil (Mikala) Fulsang of Vicenza, Italy; Joel (Brittney) Fulsang of Wasilla, Alaska; devoted grandfather of Madelyn, Logan, and Rowan. Paul was the son of the late Larry and Marian Fulsang; dear brother of Barbara (late Mark) Layer, Jill (late Bob) Heenan,...
Charles "Chuck" L. Mcmillan
February 13, 2020
Charles “Chuck” L. McMillan Age 74, a resident of Homer Glen formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Janet McMillan (Walter); beloved father of Kelly McMillan, Chad (Kammie) McMillan and Michael McMillan; dear son of the late Arthur and Frances (Hancock) McMillan; dearest brother of Dennis...
Francis G. Stubitsch
February 13, 2020
Francis G. “Frank” Stubitsch 84, of Mokena, passed away at home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Frank was born in Chicago to the late Francis J. and Florence (nee Madden) Stubitsch. Beloved husband of Therese (nee Zangri) Stubitsch; loving father of Mari (Richard) Hicks, Paula (James) Stumpe, Joseph (Kathryn) Stubitsch, Kerri Villareal, the late Francis (Rebecca) Stubitsch; loved grandfather of...
Carol A. Scanlan
February 13, 2020
Carol A. Scanlan (Dalton) Age 83, of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills and Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving wife of the late Richard L. Scanlan Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Somora) Dalton; dearest mother of Richard (Donna) Scanlan, Jr., Susan Haseman, Jeffrey (Cathy) Scanlan,...
Dolores J. Renz
February 11, 2020
Dolores J. Renz (Johannesen). Age 88, of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, Frankfort, Orland Park and Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Loving wife of the late Frank J. Renz, Jr.; beloved mother of Gary (Antoinette) Renz and Sharon (William) Simpson; cherished grandmother of Bridget (Kevin) McCann, Michelle (Lucas) Craven and William Cullen; cherished great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Gavin...
Christine A. Sanchez
February 11, 2020
Christine Ann Sanchez (Toomey) Age 47, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Beloved wife of 21 years and Highschool sweethearts since the age of 16 to Christopher Sanchez; devoted mother of Samantha and Alec Sanchez; beloved daughter of Josephine and the late William “Bill” E. Toomey Sr. (Maier); also survived by her beloved...
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