Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leonard E. Staskiewicz

Leonard E. Staskiewicz

September 12, 2019

LEONARD E. STASKIEWICZ Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 12th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Leonard is survived by his loving family, wife, Cynthia Staskiewicz (Jastrzemski), daughter, Katheryn (Gary) Anderson and brother Steve Staskiewicz. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Evelyn Staskiewicz (Pawlowski) and an infant daughter. Leonard was...

Allen K Filip

Allen K Filip

September 11, 2019

Allen K. Filip Age 78, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at his home in Manhattan surrounded by his loving family. Allen is survived by his loving family, children, Alan (Lenita) Filip, Nicholas Filip, Clidea (David) Lave, Timothy (Ann) Filip, Rodney (Rita) Filip, Terra Filip, siblings, Deanna Spiess, Marvin (Agnes) Phillips, Patricia (Dan) Liss, Jeaninne (Paul) Kratochvil,...

James Allan Messlein

James Allan Messlein

September 11, 2019

James A. Messlein Sr 66, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born in Chicago to the late Theodore and Antoinette (nee Suprenant) Messlein. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Konczal); loving father of Jim (Mollie), Joe (Katie), and Jenny (Tony) Bendoraitis; cherished grandfather of Maddie, Jon, and Sara Messlein,...

Denise Lynn Hill

Denise Lynn Hill

September 7, 2019

Denise Lynn Hill (Padua) Age 57, of Dyer IN formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Loving wife of Patrick Hill; beloved mother of Sam Hill, Kenny Hill and Hannah Hill; dearest daughter of Joyce Marino (Ayson) and the late John Padua; fond sister of Karen (Tony) Waranoski, Richard (Sheila) Padua, Michael Padua, Anthony (Jada) Padua...

Eugene J. Daciolas

Eugene J. Daciolas

September 7, 2019

Eugene J Daciolas Age 91 passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Lockport for 19 years, formerly of the south side of Chicago, Eugene was a veteran of the US Army, lifetime member of both the VFW and the Independent Order of Foresters. He was also a patron of many Lockport establishments. Eugene...

Maria Lara

Maria Lara

September 5, 2019

Maria Lara (nee Pedroza) age 94, passed away peacefully in her home, on September 5, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Maria was born November 15, 1925, in Ocampo, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Domingo and Jovita (nee Negrete) Pedroza. She was a lifelong resident of Lockport since 1985. Preceded in death by her husband Guadalupe Lara, son...

Thelma Jean Nick

Thelma Jean Nick

September 3, 2019

Thelma Jean Nick (nee Maritt) 85, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Thelma was born in Chicago to the late James L. and Sula P. (nee Watts) Maritt. Beloved wife of the late Lester R. Nick; loving mother of Donna (Russell) Curtis, Debbie (Jerry) Hamning, Douglas Nick, Dennis (Brian Wolf) Nick,...

John J. Mazetis

John J. Mazetis

September 3, 2019

John J. Mazetis Age 78, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in Hazel Crest. John was born in Chicago to the late John and Adeline (nee Palelunas) Mazetis and had lived his entire life on Chicago's southside. John is survived by his loving family, Sister Mary Ann (late John) Sain, nephew Richard...

Doris M. Keel

Doris M. Keel

September 3, 2019

Doris M. Keel (Swanson) Age 91, a resident of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George W. Keel Sr.; loving mother of Linda Keel and Robert M. (Denise) Keel; cherished grandmother of Samantha Keel and Tori Keel. She was preceded in death by her son George W. Keel Jr. parents Ludwig and Emelia...

Thomas Doornkaat

Thomas Doornkaat

September 2, 2019

Thomas Doornkaat Age 68, a resident of North Judson, IN. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2019. Beloved husband of Odette (Traina); loving father of Eric (Maura) Doornkaat and Jason Doornkaat; cherished grandfather of Gracie and Nicholas Doornkaat; dear brother of Debra (Daniel) Martino; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Esther Arnold

Esther Arnold

August 31, 2019

Esther Arnold (nee Mills) 89, of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Esther was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Sarah (Aicken) Mills and had lived in Homer Twp. the past 47 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Arnold Jr: loving mother of the late Henry Arnold III,...

Marie Jenny Vela

Marie Jenny Vela

August 31, 2019

Marie Jenny Vela (nee Gonzalez) “Jenny” 89, passed away, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Frankfort. Jenny was born in Blue Island to the late Domingo and Josephine (nee Batalla) Gonzalez. Mother of Vanessa (Bob Jr.) Ferguson, grandmother of Bob Ferguson III and Katherine Ferguson; sister of the late Adele Esparza, the late Caroline Barba, the late...

Wesley E. Deporto

Wesley E. Deporto

August 30, 2019

WESLEY E. DePORTO Age 87 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2019 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Wesley is survived by his loving family, wife, Lois DePorto (Minger), son, David (Valerie Woodkirk) DePorto, brother, Wayne DePorto, grandchildren, Christa (Joel) Belseth, Kelsey DePorto, Ryan DePorto and great grandchild Emerson Belseth. Wesley was preceded in death by his...

Elfriede Groth

Elfriede Groth

August 29, 2019

Elfriede Groth age 92. Peacefully passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by her loving family on August 29th, 2019. Unconditionally loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Elfriede was a loyal Lockport resident for over 55 years. Formally from Salzburg, Austria. Elfriede and her husband Alfred of Chicago made Lockport their permanent home in 1959. Elfriede was...

James B. Dickson

James B. Dickson

August 28, 2019

Dickson, James B., 66 of Lockport 25 years, formerly of the south suburbs, passed away August 28, 2019. He is survived by his loving family: Daughters: Nicole (Michael Mistretta) of Aurora and Alexis (Samantha Wilder-Dickson) of Crest Hill; step-granddaughter: Carina Mistretta; brother, John (Kathy) Dickson of Chicago Heights, nephew, David (Stephanie) Dickson of Chicago, great-niece, Ava and a great-nephew on...

Ava Holland Wilke

Ava Holland Wilke

August 28, 2019

Ava Holland Wilke, age 12, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Ava was the kindest, most caring person and would make friends wherever she went. She loved animals, picking flowers, and drawing. She had an artistic flair all of her own. A regular visitor to the Museum of Science and Industry, she would go every chance she got. Ava is...

Robert Michael Poch

Robert Michael Poch

August 22, 2019

Robert Michael Poch, age 35 formerly of Romeoville, late of Lockport, IL., passed away August 22, 2019. Robert loved golfing and fishing and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Poch; dear sons Austin and Jaden Poch; caring mother Kerri (Bob) Crawford; fond brother Joey Stange; dearest friend Cristina Anderson; numerous...

Jesse Rodriguez

Jesse Rodriguez

August 21, 2019

Jesse Rodriguez was called by the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Sentara Windermere Nursing Home in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Rumaldo and Rita Rodriguez. Jesse was extremely proud of his 17 years active and reserve Naval service, which began as a plank owner of the USS Yorktown CV-10, serving...

George "Edward" Ashley

George "Edward" Ashley

August 21, 2019

GEORGE “EDWARD’ ASHLEY Age 41, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Edward is survived by his loving family, father, George F. Ashley, siblings, Ami (Paul) Workman, Laura Ashley, Andrew (Soonae) Ashley, Gwendolyn Ashley, nephew, Alex Ashley, aunts and uncles, Marnean Briese, Gladys Stuart, Richard Ashley, David Ashley and numerous cousins....

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk

August 20, 2019

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk Age 51, of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Christopher is survived by his loving family, parents LeRoy and Nancy (Sorenson) Ciesielczyk; brother Carey (Nichelle) Ciesielczyk; nieces Kara (Wesley) Eggebrecht, Josephine Ciesielczyk and nephew Corey Ciesielczyk; girlfriend Debbie Radvikus. Christopher was a self employed...