Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lawrence E. Tischer Sr.

Lawrence E. Tischer Sr.

Jul 5, 2019

LAWRENCE E. TISCHER SR. Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5th, 2019. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Julie A. Tischer (O’Mahony), children, Wayne (Jennifer) Tischer, Michael Tischer, Larry (Mia) Tischer Jr., Eve (Michael) Conversa, siblings, Gail Ganta, Steven (Alice) Tischer, grandchildren, Ryan Conversa, Maria Conversa, Meghan Tischer, Tara Tischer, Sophia Tischer, Braden...

Billy  Wayne  Mills, Jr.

Billy Wayne Mills, Jr.

Jul 2, 2019

BILLY WAYNE MILLS, JR Age 34, of Elwood, passed away Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. Billy is survived by his loving family, mother, Brenda (Donald) Person (Sargent), grandparents, Ruth Hucher, Teddy (Barbara) Sargent Sr, children, Auden Mills, Aubrey Mills, Silas Zimmerman, former wife, Kristin Mills (Konieczka), uncle, Teddy (Paula) Sargent Jr, cousins, Jack Sargent and Mason Sargent. Billy was preceded in...

James Alfred Redden

James Alfred Redden

Jul 2, 2019

James A. Redden James Alfred Redden, age 87, of Monee Illinois, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born May 12, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Alfred Harrison and Ola Mae Redden. He was the beloved brother of Carol (and husband Meryle) Nelson of Wilmington Illinois, and Carolyn Graham of Marion Illinois. He was...

 Deacon Richard  S. Rosko

Deacon Richard S. Rosko

Jun 30, 2019

Deacon Richard S. Rosko Age 80, of Frankfort formerly of the Roseland and West Pullman areas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Loving husband of Dianna (D’Allesandro); beloved father of Carol Rosko-Pellegrini, late twins MaryAnn and Anna Marie Rosko and Colleen Rosko; dearest son of the late Felix and Harriet (Czajokowski) Rosko...

Maddie R. "Maddog" Grobmeier

Maddie R. "Maddog" Grobmeier

Jun 30, 2019

Maddie R. “Maddog” Grobmeier 18, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. Beloved daughter of Frank and Cyndi (nee Masterson), loving sister of Sam Grobmeier; cherished granddaughter of Barbara (nee Conley) and the late Frank Grobmeier and Kathleen (nee Black) and the late Brian Masterson; dear niece of Cindy...

Carol  A.  Kadlec

Carol A. Kadlec

Jun 30, 2019

Carol A. Kadlec (Lyons) Age76, of Frankfort formerly of Cicero, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Loving wife of Edward Kadlec; beloved mother of Barb Lyons, Ken Lyons and Steve (Lynn) Lyons; dearest step mother of Mark Kadlec and Dr. Laura (Dr. Mark) Deering; dearest sister of Kathleen (late Jerry) Borchardt; cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 7....

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Porter-Rohaly

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Porter-Rohaly

Jun 29, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Mary Porter - Rohaly Age 85, of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Loving wife of Joe Rohaly and the late Ronald Porter; beloved mother of Larry (Peggy) Porter and Lynn (Ron) Olson; dearest step mother of Steve (Mary Beth) Rohaly, Jacqueline (Jeff) Davis and Mike and (Lisa) Rohaly; fond sister of the...

Edna J. Bishoff

Edna J. Bishoff

Jun 27, 2019

EDNA J. BISHOFF (SKINNER) Age 90, passed away Thursday, June 27th, 2019 at Lexington of Orland Park in Orland Park. Edna is survived by her loving family, children, David (Liz) Bishoff, Deb (David) Kalker, Karen (Tony) Arbuthnot, siblings, Norma Jean Brashear, Sharon (John) Hrenko, grandchildren, Eric (Heather) Bishoff, Robert (Sarah) Arbuthnot, Sara Arbuthnot, great grandchildren, Harry Bishoff, Emma Bishoff, Gracie...

Theodore A. Faron

Theodore A. Faron

Jun 27, 2019

Theodore A. Faron 73, of New Lenox formerly of Calumet Park, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Loving husband of Ellen (Ribando) Faron; beloved father of Debbie (William) Bromberek and Tammy (late Steve) Adair; dearest son of the late Theodore and late Violet (Schoen); fond brother of the late Lawrence Faron; cherished uncle of Lawrence Faron and also survived...

Michael  A.  Kurcab

Michael A. Kurcab

Jun 24, 2019

Michael A. Kurcab Age 60, a resident of Lockport, formerly of Burbank, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2019. Loving father of Michael (Terri) Kurcab; cherished grandfather of Olivia and Alexandria Kurcab; dear brother of Deborah (Robert) Garrett; fond uncle of Samantha Garrett (Shane Lawlor) and Nicole Garrett (Todd Haislet); devoted partner of Martha Nelson. He was preceded in...

Thomas Louis Hogan

Thomas Louis Hogan

Jun 23, 2019

Thomas Louis Hogan, 87, passed away Jun. 23, 2019 in Plano, TX. He is survived by a son, Sean P. (Tamara) Hogan and grandson, Benjamin, of Plano, Texas as well as nieces: Joanie, Colleen, and Liz, nephew, Bill; and several cousins. He was born July 12, 1931 and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Preceded in death by his wife of 59...

Alice A. Podobnik

Alice A. Podobnik

Jun 23, 2019

ALICE A. PODOBNIK (PANTOL) Age 83, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Alice is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (Eric) Dahlman, Edward (Paula) Podobnik, Michael Podobnik, Debra (Anthony) Minette, James (Maureen) Podobnik, Jean (Glenn) Gromnicki, Laura (Barry) Anderson, sister, Lottie Matile, brother in-law, Eugene Lilek, grandchildren, Brian (Stacy) Dahlman,...

Kathryn J. Trost

Kathryn J. Trost

Jun 22, 2019

Kathryn J. Trost (nee Mancuso) “Kay”, “Jeanne” 83, late of New Lenox, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Willow Falls, Crest Hill. Born in Joliet to the late Anthony M. and Rose L. (nee Chellino) Mancuso. Preceded in death by her adoring husband Glenn E. (2015). Loving mother of Mark (Kris), Elaine (Andrew) Honiotes, Charles (Heather), and William...

David M. Stellmach

David M. Stellmach

Jun 21, 2019

David M. Stellmach, age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019. Loving husband of Jodie Stellmach; beloved son of the late Albert and Amy Stellmach; dearest brother of Philip (Patrticia) Stellmach, Joyce (Russ) Schultz, Josephine Clymer, Stephen (Sbetlana) Stellmach and Veronica (late Thomas Kotlar) Stellmach; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. David...

John C.  Serritella

John C. Serritella

Jun 20, 2019

JOHN “GIMPY” SERRITELLA January 3, 1948 — June 20, 2019 Though he were dead, yet shall he live. My husband was a great man and he will be dearly missed. It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of John C. Serritella, Jr. Dedicated husband to Kathy (née Willis), devoted father to John III (Rheanna Casica)...

Inez S. Lorenz

Inez S. Lorenz

Jun 19, 2019

Inez Sophie Lorenz, age 82, of Frankfort, Illinois, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Christ on June 19th 2019. She was surrounded by her family. She was born April 2nd, 1937 in Joliet, Illinois and was the daughter of Lavergne and Sophie Reiter. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sister, and granddaughter Becky. She is survived...

Emma  L. Simpson

Emma L. Simpson

Jun 19, 2019

Emma L. Simpson (Schilling) Age 95, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Loving wife of the late Robert M. Simpson (2001); beloved mother of Robert (Antonette) Simpson, Patricia (Ken) Wessel, Deborah (Kevin) Kavaney, Bill (Sharon) Simpson, Linda Simpson, Gerald Simpson, Greg (Cindi) Simpson and Tom Simpson; dearest sister of Carla (late Albert) Sylvestor, Paula (late...

Margaret Ann Mcguire

Margaret Ann Mcguire

Jun 19, 2019

Margaret Ann McGuire (nee Carrig) 80, of New Lenox went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Margaret was born in Chicago to the late Thomas and Earnestine (nee Coluzzi) Carrig. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. McGuire; loving mother of Bernard McGuire, John McGuire, Mary (Don) Moran, James (Kim) McGuire, William (Linda) McGuire,...

Jeffrey Joseph Attar

Jeffrey Joseph Attar

Jun 18, 2019

Jeffrey Joseph Attar, age 52, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crown Point, IN was taken suddenly from this earth on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Loving father of Jacob, Kory and Alex Attar; beloved son of Judith (Bonahoom) and the late Andrew Attar; dearest brother of Andy (Kari) Attar, Twin Jodi Attar, Scott Attar and Jennifer (Fiancée Kelly Keagy) Attar;...

Angela J. Bugaj

Angela J. Bugaj

Jun 18, 2019

Angela J. Bugaj (nee Drozdek) 62, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Angela was born in Chicago to the late Michael and Katherine (nee Dinzik); loving wife of John Bugaj; dear sister of Catherine (Stuart) Crowley, Carol (Jerome) Jeslis, Michael (Linda) Drozdek, and John (Deborah) Drozdek; beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; cherished friend...