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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Leslie A. Koenig
July 16, 2019
Leslie A. Koenig Age 93 of Manteno formerly of Wilmington and Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Heritage Village in Kankakee. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Koenig; beloved father of Leslie (Cheryl) Koenig, Sharon (Dale) Bettenhausen, Lyle (Nyla) Koenig and Loren (JoAnn) Koenig; dearest brother of the late Phyllis (Lee) Husner; cherished grandfather of Jeannine (Pastor Robert)...
Joanne T. Hunter
July 16, 2019
Joanne T. Hunter Age 103, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL on May 17, 1916 to the late Joseph and Rose Jallits (Horwath). Beloved wife of the late John Hunter; loving mother of Joanne (late Irwin) Eaton, (late) Nancy (late James) Didion, (late) Roseann (Wolfgang) Walke; cherished grandmother...
Charles F Kollross
July 14, 2019
CHARLES F. KOLLROSS Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Carolyn Kollross (Buck), children, Christopher Todd (Christine) Kollross, Chad (Margaret) Kollross, Cathleen Kollross, sibling, Jack (Susan) Kollross, grandchildren, David (fiancée Erica Hernandez) Kollross, Jeremy Kollross, Jason Kollross, Jacob Kollross, Lily Kollross...
Jerry Jager
July 14, 2019
Jerry Jager Age 78, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Andrea (Ghinoi); loving father of Michael (Michelle), Jeffrey (Stacy), Julie (Gordon) Swan; cherished grandfather of Claire Swan, Daniel Jager, Emily Jager, Charlie Swan, and Brooke Jager; dear brother of Jim (Grace), Daniel (Diane), Diane (late Terry) Petrow, Chuck (Joanne),...
Francis Joseph Shank
July 14, 2019
Mokena, IL / Haugen, WI — Francis Joseph Shank, age 75, died peacefully early Sunday morning at his favorite place on earth, the Island, surrounded by friends and family. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Bruno Szczech (Shank) and Genavieve Bafia (Shank), brother Sonny Shanks and sisters Esther Bednarke and Carol (Andy) Dicharia. Frank is survived by his...
Kevin C Secord
July 14, 2019
KEVIN C. SECORD Age 61, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kevin is survived by his loving family, daughters, Rebecca (Josh) Larson, Renee (Bryan) Koren, Margaret (Raymond) Mooi, Kathryn (Michael Davis) Secord, mother, Patricia (Philip) Ziebell (Carroll), siblings, Christine (Robert) Oschman, Caroline (Samuel) Spounias, Elizabeth (Mark) Schaack, grandchildren, Hailey,...
Marlene M. Rodella
July 12, 2019
Marlene M. Rodella Age 81, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago Roseland area, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. Loving wife of Robert Rodella; beloved mother of Roxane (Rick) Vanmeter; dearest sister of Francis (Kevin) Kopp, late Frank Scardine, Selvin (late Sandy) Scardine and late Robert (Delores) Scardine; cherished grandmother of Alex, Nicholas and Dallas Vanmeter; fond aunt of many nieces...
Bruce W Johnson
July 11, 2019
BRUCE W. JOHNSON Age 82, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2019. Bruce is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 ½ years, Carol Johnson (Sayre), children, Michael (Sheila) Johnson, Lori Hausherr, Kathy (Ted) Lingle, Sheri (William) Nagel, Vicky (Stephen) Hayes, sister, Joyce Bauer, grandchildren, Daniel (Ashlee) Johnson, David Johnson, Jack T. (Vickie) Hausherr, Jannine (Lee) Hofman,...
Michael L. Novak
July 11, 2019
Michael L. Novak 55, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Journey Care at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. Michael was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Lawrence J. Novak and the late Betty J. (nee La Bree) Falkenberg. Loving husband of Heidi (nee Graf); devoted father of Katherine Clarke, Elisabeth Novak, and Josephine Novak; dear...
Paul E. Wolfe
July 11, 2019
Paul E. Wolfe, Frankfort, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, Paul E. “Panda” Wolfe, loving husband and father of four sons, passed away at the age of 82. He was born to parents, Edward & Mary (Yeroc) Wolfe, on October 26, 1936, in Peru, IL. He attended Western Illinois University and was a US Army veteran stationed in...
Robert R. Yehnert, Sr.
July 10, 2019
Robert R. Yehnert, Sr. Age 83, of Frankfort formerly of Riverdale, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Loving husband of Violet (Liptak) Yehnert; beloved father of Cynthia (late Michael) Kurucar, Cheryl (James) Ber and Robert (Candi) Yehnert, Jr.; dearest brother of late Wallace (Geri) Yehnert and Richard (Jan) Yehnert; cherished grandfather of the late Jamie Kurucar, Diane (Jesse) Tyler, James...
Frances Kalantzis
July 10, 2019
Frances Kalantzis (nee Logan/Loezos) age 83 of Frankfort and formerly of Mount Prospect and Ikaria, Greece passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday morning July 10th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George for over 40 years. Loving mother of Sandy (John) Newell and Karen Kalantzis Micheals. Devoted yiayia of Katie, Jackie, and Alex Newell and Marty, Niko, and Georgia...
Patricia B. Czerwinski
July 9, 2019
Patricia B. Czerwinski (nee Sherwood) 74, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Patricia was born in Racine, WI to the late Charles E. and Berta (nee Trotter) Sherwood. Beloved wife of Edward Czerwinski; loving mother of Kerry (Matt) Carey, Steven (Kimberly) Czerwinski, and Jon Czerwinski; cherished grandmother of Ben and...
Ray H. Young
July 6, 2019
RAY H. YOUNG Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet. Ray is survived by his loving family, wife, Jean Young (Sabin), children, Cathy (Jeff) Hill, Michael (Kris) Young, siblings, Harold Young, Joyce Cox, John Young, grandchildren, Lisa Ponce, Mike (Allision) Young, Ryan (Dominique) Young, Michelle (Doug) Dandurand, Amanda...
Maryann M. Drummond
July 6, 2019
MARYANN M. DRUMMOND Age 81, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 in Naperville. MaryAnn is survived by her loving family, children, Patricia Pileggi, MaryEllen (Russell) Brenza, James (Toni) Drummond, Daniel (Kelly) Drummond, sister, Patricia Born, grandchildren, John (Dana) Pileggi, Kevin Pileggi, Tara Arcand, Nathan Drummond, Jacob Drummond, Delaney Drummond, Jennifer Drummond, Ian Drummond, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. MaryAnn was...
Helen J. Mrozek-Wroblicky
July 6, 2019
HELEN J. MROZEK-WROBLICKY (CABALA) Age 96, of Richton Park, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at her home in Richton Park. Helen is survived by her loving family, daughter, Bernadette (Dr. Richard) Krause, step son, David (Arlene) Wroblicky, step daughter-in-law, Barbara Wroblicky, siblings, Anthony Cabala, Edward Cabala, grandchildren, Janet (David) Purdue, Carrie (Douglas) Seniw, Kristin (Brandon) Rossi, Craig Krause, Dr....
Bruce R. Pletsch
July 5, 2019
BRUCE R. PLETSCH Age 69, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Bruce is survived by his loving family, children, Jackie Pletsch, Lee (Tim) Allport, grandchildren, Jacob Pletsch, Jason Allport, Spencer Allport and former wife Roberta Pletsch (Wilcoxson). Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Corzine (Halloran), wife,...
Lawrence E. Tischer Sr.
July 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.
July 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
July 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...
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