Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

David L. Nick

David L. Nick

August 1, 2019

David L. Nick 62, of New Lenox passed away Thursday, August 01, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. David was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Thelma J. (nee Maritt) and the late Lester R. Nick. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Tuftedal); loving father of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan and Derek Nick; cherished grandfather of Jack and Adam Ryan; dear...

David G. Hakes

David G. Hakes

July 31, 2019

David G. Hakes 77, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at University of Chicago Medical Center. David was born in Rockford, IL to the late Fred and Jean (nee Moore) Hakes. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Grant); cherished father of David Hakes, Tammy (Bob) Ciesla, and Beth (Dave) Allen; devoted grandfather of...

Helen Gliottoni

Helen Gliottoni

July 30, 2019

Helen S. Gliottoni (nee Ogibovic), 91, of Steger, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019. Devoted wife of the late Andy L. Gliottoni (2004). Loving mother of Patricia (Dennis) Derfiny, Cathy (Roger Jacob) Gliottoni, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, James (Melissa) Gliottoni, Susan (Jeff) Hunt, the late Sally (Joseph) Sanfratello (2019). Grandmother of Katie (Stephen) Lisowski, Stephen (Sarah) Derfiny,...

Richard J. Burns

Richard J. Burns

July 28, 2019

Richard J. Burns Age 89, of Lockport, IL. formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family at his side. Richard was born in in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago to the late Phillip and Caroline (nee Mazur) Burns. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (nee Schultz); loving father...

Walter H. Cramer

Walter H. Cramer

July 27, 2019

Walter H. Cramer Age 94, a resident of Lockport, IL. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mabel Cramer (Sorenson); loving father of Charmaine (late George) Wright; cherished grandfather of Charmaine, Walter, Wesley, and Austin and great-grandfather of Gracelyn, Piper, Tagen. He was preceded in death by his son’s Walter and Ronald Cramer and grandchildren...

Alice C.  Miranda

Alice C. Miranda

July 26, 2019

Alice Constance Miranda (Beltran) Age 103, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Alden Courts in Shorewood. She was born on January 18, 1916 in El Paso, TX to the late Librado and Celsa Beltran (Loya); beloved wife of the late Armand C. Miranda; loving mother of Mary Ann (Ron) Lehman, Anita (Wayne) Render, Dr. Armand Gregory (Gina) Miranda,...

Ralph A. Soto

Ralph A. Soto

July 25, 2019

Ralph A. Soto Age 81, a resident of Monee, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Noreen (Johnson); loving father of David (Jacqui) Soto; cherished grandfather of Ralph (Ingrid) Soto and Ciara Soto and great-grandfather of Austin and Vincent; dear brother of Ray (Sue) Soto, Joe Soto, Rose (Allan) Wilhelm, and Sylvia (John) Greenan; also survived by...

William R. Lang

William R. Lang

July 24, 2019

William (Bill) R. Lang "Map Man" age 71, passed away peacefully at home July 24th in Frankfort, IL. Born in Joliet, IL to the late Ralph C Lang and Alice (Carter) Lang. Loving Husband and Best Friend of Charlotte (Char) Barnwell Lang. Loving father of Tim (Gina), Tami (John) Mattson and Donna Lang and Dave Guerra, Fiance. Cherished Grandfather to...

Charles Marion Harris

Charles Marion Harris

July 24, 2019

Charles Marion Harris, age 87 a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Loving husband of Rebecca Harris; beloved father of Darrell (Jill) Harris and Derrick Harris; cherished grandfather of Devin (Abigail) Harris, Brianna (Brandon) Roat, Taylor (Jonathan) Miller and Allissa Harris; proud great grandfather of Kayden Harris and dear brother of Brenda (William) Curtsinger....

Timothy J.  Garvin Jr.

Timothy J. Garvin Jr.

July 24, 2019

Timothy J. Garvin Jr., 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Beloved son of Tim (Patti) Garvin and Anne Garvin; loving Brother of Patrick, Dan (Ben) Garvin and Kevin (Maureen) Graff. More like a brother to dozens of cousins, and an awesome nephew to Aunts Maribeth Miller, Jenifer (Tom) Mansell, Molly (Mike) Gaik, and Uncles John and Tim...

Henry “Hank” Januchowski

Henry “Hank” Januchowski

July 22, 2019

How do you sum up a genuinely good man’s life? For Henry “Hank” Januchowski, it all goes back to the Latin phrase “Semper fidelis.” It is the motto of his beloved Marine Corps. It means “always faithful.” And that was Hank. He was loyal to his wife, to his kids and grandchildren, to his family and friends, and to his...

Ruth T. Gerlach

Ruth T. Gerlach

July 22, 2019

Ruth Therese Gerlach 90, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Marian Village, Homer Glen. Ruth was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Louise (Hildenbrand) Gerlach. Ruth was a devoted daughter of her late parents; loving sister of the late Mary Louise (late James) Redden, Dolores (late Charles Jr) Peters, Joseph (Judy) Gerlach, and the late Elizabeth Gerlach;...

Michael J. Jewula

Michael J. Jewula

July 22, 2019

Michael J. Jewula, age 48, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. Loving son of late Stanley and Suzanne (Weber) Jewula; beloved brother of Stanley (Katrina) Jewula; dearest uncle of Spencer and Emily Jewula; fond nephew of Chester (Linda) Jewula, Jeanette Bleser and Pamela Weber. Michael was employed by The Great Frame Up in Orland...

Mary C. Herlihy

Mary C. Herlihy

July 21, 2019

Mary Catherine Herlihy (Regan) Mary Catherine Herlihy, nee Regan passed while surrounded by loving family on July 21, 2019, at age 83. Mary dedicated her life to nursing and caring for those in need. She leaves behind a legacy of strong will, strength and courage. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J Herlihy Jr; devoted mother of...

Roger L. Benson

Roger L. Benson

July 21, 2019

Roger L. Benson Jr. 72, of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Roger was born in Chicago to the late Roger Sr. and Dorothy (nee Knox) Benson. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Cruz); loving father of Brian (Julie) Benson and Aimee (Keith) Kameron; cherished grandfather of Ashley (Jake)...

Joseph R. Perozzi

Joseph R. Perozzi

July 21, 2019

Joseph R. Perozzi, 88, recently of Olympia Fields and a lifelong resident of Chicago Heights passed away July 21, 2019. He is survived by his loving family: Wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (nee Ficker), sons: Tom (Agnes) of Buffalo Grove, John (Virginia) of Frankfort, Mike (Chesney) of Plano, TX, Paul (Daria) of Webster, NY, David (Kristi) of Fishers, IN;...

Clifford E. Lockhart

Clifford E. Lockhart

July 21, 2019

Clifford E. “Cliff” Lockhart 68, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Cliff was born in Shields Township, IL to the late Elmer C. and Dorothy M. (nee Howard) Lockhart. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Wadsworth) Lockhart; loving father of Alex Lockhart; dear brother of Walter (Laura) Lockhart; loved uncle of several nieces and nephews. Cliff...

Steven P. Burke

Steven P. Burke

July 20, 2019

Steven P. Burke 66, of Homer Glen passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Steven was born in Kankakee, IL to the late Louis and Fern (nee Chase) Burke. Beloved husband of Linda (nee May); loving father of Sarah (Tim) Mangan, Colleen (Stephen) Safka, Rachel Burke, and Shawn Burke; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Jackson...

Imogene L. Matthew

Imogene L. Matthew

July 19, 2019

Imogene Matthew (Tindle) Age 94, of Orland Park, IL., formerly of Pawnee and Jacksonville, IL., passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Imogene was born in Lithfield IL. In 1941 Imogene married her late husband Howard of 71 years. Imogene and Howard moved to Jacksonville, IL in 1961 where they built and operated...

Robert F. Eigenbauer

Robert F. Eigenbauer

July 18, 2019

ROBERT F. EIGENBAUER Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at his home in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Marga Eigenbauer (Strauss), children, Margaret (Steve) Quinlan, Robert Eigenbauer, grandchildren, Karime (Fiance Frank Heckenast) Quinlan, Kimberly (John Aarts) Quinlan, Kevin Quinlan, great grandchild, Benjamin Quinlan-Aarts and many nieces, nephews and cousins...