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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Richard Dennis Kragie
September 28, 2019
Richard Dennis Kragie Age 70 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28nd, 2019 at his home in New Lenox, Illinois. He was fondly referred to as the "Kragman" by friends and colleagues. He was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on October 18, 1948 and lived his early life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was a graduate of Tinley Park...
Dorothy Rose Tuftedal
September 28, 2019
Dorothy Rose Tuftedal 84, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Dorothy was born in Chicago to the late Paul and Barbara (nee Stump) Mesko. Beloved wife of Norman Tuftedal; loving mother of Denise (Kent) Schmidt and Debbie (late David) Nick; cherished grandmother of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan, Derek Nick, Lindsay (Chad) Siovaila, and Jason Schmidt;...
Evelyn F. Surowiec
September 25, 2019
Evelyn F. Surowiec (Gryczewski) Age 93, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank Surowiec; loving mother of Paul (Eileen) Surowiec, Tom Surowiec, Gail (Tim) Strege, and John Surowiec; cherished grandmother of 4. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sarah Gryczewski (Jankowski) and brother Daniel (Dorothy). In...
Dr. John Galik
September 25, 2019
Dr. John Galik, age 84 of St. Augustine, Florida formerly of Frankfort, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Loving husband of Lori Vallelunga; beloved father of John Galik and Grace ( Jerry Henkel) Galik; dearest son of the late Paul and Anna Galik; fond brother of Anna (Donald) Lissak and the late Paul Galik. Dr. Galik was the...
Stanley Laurinaitis
September 23, 2019
Stanley Laurinaitis Age 80, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beloved husband of 54 years to Judith Laurinaitis (Rabiega); loving father of Lora (Jim) Morsovillo, David (Michelle) Laurinaitis, and Stacey (Thomas III) Costello; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Nicholas Morsovillo, Lucille, and Wyatt Laurinaitis, and Lauren and Alexis Costello; dear brother...
Yarmila A. Labedz
September 23, 2019
Yarmila Antoinette Labedz (nee Gottfried) 85, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. Yarmila was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Antoinette (nee Prusa) Gottfried. Beloved wife of Frank Labedz; loving mother of Marie (Kevin Sisemore) Labedz, Theresa Labedz, Frank (Karyn) Labedz, Joseph (Paula) Labedz, Alan Labedz, and Susan (Paul)...
Amber Lee Beeler
September 23, 2019
Amber Lee Beeler, age 75, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flossmoor, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Loving wife of Gregory Beeler; beloved mother of Debra (Fiancée Steve Pretto) Beeler and Russell Beeler; dearest daughter of the late Francis and late Lulu Aimers; fond sister of Allan (Judy) Aimers, late Audrey Swalley and late Rodney Aimers; cherished grandmother...
Donald S. Swiercz
September 22, 2019
DONALD "DONNY S" SWIERCZ Age 60, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Walus-Swiercz, parents, Donald E. & Mary Swiercz (Cemino), son, Steven (Jayme Wazio) Swiercz and brother David Swiercz. Donald was employed as the Store Manager of Miroballi Shoes in Orland...
Gregory P. Gorski
September 21, 2019
Mr. Gregory Gorski is the son of Helen Ann Gorski (deceased) and Eugene Frank Gorski (deceased) He is survived by his older brother Lawrence (aka Larry Gorski), and by numerous cousins and friends. Mr. Gregory Gorski was a Senior Program/Management Analyst with the National Center of Organizational Development. Greg earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and an MBA in...
Arthur Dean "Skip" Evans
September 21, 2019
Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans passed away on 21 Sep 2019 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Loving husband to Patti (nee Hooper), son of Frances (nee Crabtree) and the late Merritt Evans, brother to Gene Evans and Sandra Evans, son-in-law to Flo (nee Kristak) Hooper, brother-in-law to Mike (Carol) Hooper, Lori (Fred) Hoegler, Andy (Cathy)...
Joel Perez
September 21, 2019
Joel Perez Age 56, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Beloved son of the late Carlos and Rafaela Perez (Vazquez); loving brother of Odette, Jonathan, Sidney, and Aleida; cherished uncle of Kourtny, Ashley, Nicholas, Michael, Andrew, Dominque, Amanda, Riley, and Lillianna. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,102 E. Francis Rd., New...
Thomas A. Storcz
September 21, 2019
Thomas Adam Storcz 69, of McHenry, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Helen (nee Mrowczynski) Storcz. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Fischer); loving father of Jeffrey Storcz; cherished grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Storcz; dear brother of Nancy (late Tim) Wyatt; loving uncle of several nieces and nephews....
Emma F. Muszynski
September 20, 2019
Emma F. Muszynski (LeDonne) Age 84, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of the Eastside of Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert Muszynski; loving mother of Colette (James) Radowski, Cindy (John) Karl, Mark (Jeanne) Muszynski, Rose Muszynski, and Matt Muszynski; cherished grandmother of Michael (Analia) Radowski, Amy (Joel) Bender, Katie (Matt) Quigley, Alexander...
Margaret A. "Midge" Swallow
September 18, 2019
Margaret A. "Midge" Swallow (Kirer) Age 80, a 40+ year resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Beloved mother of Sandra (Mark) King and Joany (Greg) Gerl; treasured granny of Austin and Katelyn King, and Megan, Allison, and Amanda Gerl; loving sister of Fran Elias; dear aunt of Jill (Randy) Mirabelli and Brian (Tena) Elias and...
John "Jack" Francis Foertsch
September 18, 2019
John “Jack” Francis Foertsch Age 85, of Frankfort formerly of Schaumburg and Oak Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Loving son of the late George and late Mary (Clark) Foertsch; beloved brother of George (Judy) Foertsch and the late Dolores Foertsch and late Maureen (late Edward) Ledvina; dearest uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews....
James C. Chiaro
September 14, 2019
JAMES C. CHIARO Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at Lexington Healthcare in Orland Park. James is survived by his loving family, sons, Keith (Susan) Chiaro, Kevin Chiaro, siblings, Richard (Nancy) Chiaro, Al (Debbie) Chiaro, Frank (Linda) Chiaro, grandchildren, Joseph (Kristen) Chiaro, Chelsea Chiaro, several nieces, nephews and his beloved cat, Cubby. James was...
Marion J. Janicke
September 14, 2019
Marion Joseph Janicke 86, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. Marion was born in Chicago to the late Marion C. and Anna E. (nee Navakauskas) Janicke. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Dawson); loving father of Marie (Stuart) Stock, Joseph (Debra) Janicke, and Jenny (Jonathon Dagen) Suvada; cherished grandfather of Michala (Paul Morse) Stock, Sebastian (fiancée Satori Pyle)...
Steven M. Busekros
September 13, 2019
Steven M. Busekros 56, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Steve was born in Freeport, IL to Eleanor (nee Mayer) and the late George P. Busekros. Loving father of Kyle Busekros and Teagan Busekros; dear brother of David Busekros and Diane (Joseph) Richmond; loved uncle of Zachary and Abigail...
Anthony V. Norkus Jr.
September 13, 2019
Anthony V. Norkus Jr. Age 49, a resident of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019. Loving father of Grant, Elena, Anthony III, and Katherine Norkus; beloved son of Anthony V. Norkus Sr. and Ann Norkus (Eppenstein); cherished brother of Rosemary (Steven) Casey, Jennifer (Russell) Westcott, and Christine Christner; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and Shannon...
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...
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