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Robert R. Wise
May 30, 2019
Robert R. Wise 73, of Tinley Park formerly of New Lenox and Dolton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Loving father of Raymond Wise; beloved brother of the late April (David) Devone, Ronnie (Doug) Bracken and Julie Moreno; dearest uncle of Sean (Jody) Dawe and Angie (Chuck) Brown. Robert was a retired volunteer Fireman and EMT in Dolton, a...
Ulish "Shep" Sheppard
May 29, 2019
Ulish “Shep” Sheppard 72 of Lockport, IL, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. He was born July 15, 1946 to Fred and Ethel Sheppard. Shep retired from Caterpillar in Joliet, IL. Surviving are his wife, Patricia (McCartney) Sheppard, sons; Michael (Janette) Sheppard and Christopher (Melissa) Sheppard; a daughter Heather (Adam) Gier;...
Linda Ann Teerling
May 28, 2019
Linda Ann Teerling (Ganzel) 77, of Homer Glen, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 . Loving wife of the late Samuel Teerling, Jr., beloved mother of Janet (Jim) Teerling Fender, Lydia (George) Janacek and William (Kristine) Teerling, cherished grandma of Jamie (Anthony) Vaccaro, Samantha Janacek, Danielle Janacek, Samuel Teerling and Amanda Teerling; dearest great grandma...
Dawn E. Simmons
May 27, 2019
DAWN E. SIMMONS Age 48, of Lisle, passed away Monday, May 27th, 2019 in New Lenox. Dawn is survived by her loving family, parents, Diane (Larry) Paveza, James (Barbara) Simmons, brother, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Simmons, niece Jennifer (Matthew) Emberson and many friends. Dawn had a love for the arts and especially enjoyed photography and music. Family will receive friends Friday, May...
Peggy G. Woodard
May 26, 2019
Peggy Gale Woodard, age 67, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lennox. Peggy was of the Baptist Faith. She was born on February 27, 1952 in Anna, Illinois to Russell L. Woodard and Mary Ann Woodard. Peggy graduated from Dongola High School in 1969. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree...
Karen J. Miller
May 26, 2019
Karen Jean Miller (nee Eastwood) Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2019. Karen is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years William F. Miller; and her loving children Jennifer (Scott) Airato and Christopher (Hollie) Miller; cherished grandmother of Isabella, Emerson and Quentin Airato and Henry and Harper Miller; dear sister of Linda...
Michael A. Labriola
May 26, 2019
Michael Angelo Labriola 78, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born Angelo Michael Labriola in Ripacandida, Italy to the late Pasquale and Lucia (Turtura) Labriola. Beloved husband of Giuseppina (nee D’Adamo); loving father of Gloria Labriola-O’Cain and Maximilian Labriola; cherished grandfather of Trinity, Matea, and Piper Labriola and Kadence and...
Rosmaree E. Peterman
May 24, 2019
Rosmaree Elizabeth Peterman (nee Bacigalupi) 90, of Romeoville passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. Rosmaree was born in Chicago to the late William M. and Gertrude (nee Gottmer) Bacigalupi. Loving mother of James, Cheryl (Bob) Smith, Mike, Jeffrey, Terry, and Randy (Kim Motta-Mitchell); cherished grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 9; dear sister of the late...
Marcella V. Delnegro
May 23, 2019
Marcella V. Delnegro (nee Loeb), 92, formerly of Tinley Park and Flossmoor, passed away on May 23, 2019 at Beecher Manor. Marcella is survived by her loving family: children: Dennis (Pam) Delnegro, Janice (Greg) Fryklund, Michael (Joanne) Delnegro, Nancy (Tom) Winder, Annette (Don) Skafgaard, James (Theresa Rooney) Delnegro, grandchildren, Jonathan Delnegro, David Delnegro, Robert Delnegro, Jennifer Delnegro, Katie (Matt) Ostrowski,...
James R. Yurko, Sr.
May 22, 2019
James R. Yurko, Sr., 64, of Frankfort, passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice on May 22, 2019. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Joyce Yurko, sons: James R. Yurko , Jr. of Tinley Park and Kevin (Stacy) Reutter of Frankfort; grandchildren: Brenden and Austin Reutter; Siblings: Sandy (Bill) Kelchner of Country Club Hills, George (late Yvonne) Yurko...
Charles G. Cooper
May 22, 2019
Charlie G. Cooper Age 15, a resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Beloved son of Charles Cooper and Bobbi Zuidema; cherished grandson of George Zuidema; treasured nephew of Kelly (Frank) Suppes, Bill (Sheila) Cooper, Susan (Brian) West, Carolyn (Steve) Kamp, Brenda (Rick) Ostapovich, Kristen (Sean) Byrt, Darcy Drew and Dan Drew; also survived by...
Sophie M. Segatto
May 22, 2019
SOPHIE M. SEGATTO (GLANEK) Age 97, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at the Timbers of Shorewood in Shorewood. Sophie is survived by her loving family, son, Joseph (Pauline) Segatto, Sr., grandchildren, Daryl (Diane) Segatto, Joseph (Diannae) Segatto, Jr., great grandchildren, Jason (Kylie) Truschke, Zachary Segatto, Nicole Segatto, Raymond Segatto, Matthew (Taylor) Segatto, great great grandchildren, Miela Segatto,...
James Landefeld
May 22, 2019
James Landefeld, age 65, a resident of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Loving husband of Judith Landefeld (Rath); beloved father of Daniel (Nicole) Landefeld and Amanda (Alex) Sansone; cherished grandfather of Hayden, Makayla, Isabella and Aubrey Landefeld and Elenor Sansone. A memorial visiation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...
Jacob Anthony Manka
May 22, 2019
Jacob Anthony Manka Age 17, a resident of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Loving son of Gregory and Carolyn (nee Fox) Manka; cherished brother of Ashley Manka and Kyle Manka; dearest grandson of Arlene (late Anthony) Fox and Frank ( late Therese) Manka, also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jacob was a...
Ron Hatje
May 21, 2019
Ron Hatje Age 80, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2019. Loving husband of Carol (nee Brennan); beloved father of Mary Jane (Peter) Vlamis, Joel (Amanda) Hatje, Jennifer (Bryan) Dunlap and late Jon Edward Hatje (1967); dearest brother of Gloria (Walter) Natyshok; cherished grandfather of Bobby, Ronnie, Joey, Jon, and Luke; dear uncle of numerous...
Velma Mae Ekkert
May 21, 2019
VELMA MAE EKKERT (MACKENDER) Age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at the Timbers of Shorewood in Shorewood. Velma is survived by her loving family, daughter, Sharon (Eugene) Blessent, grandchildren, Paul (Robin) Blessent, David (Jan) Blessent, Stephen (Marybeth) Blessent and caregiver Clyne Cordero. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Lemoine Mackender (Jones), husband, Raymond Ekkert,...
Cynthia R. Stanfield
May 21, 2019
Cynthia R. Stanfield (nee Mooi) 60, of Mokena passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cynthia was born in Evergreen Park to Natalie (nee Van) and the late Raymond J. Mooi Sr; beloved wife of Thomas A. Stanfield; loving mother of T.J. Stanfield, Jaclyn (Bryant) Myjak, and Joshua Stanfield; soon to be Nana (in August)...
Lorraine C. Zolna
May 20, 2019
Lorraine C. Zolna (Zaitz) Age 90, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Zolna Sr. legendary 16” softball Hall of Famer; loving mother of Eddie Jr. (and the late Kim) Zolna, Judy Zolna, Jayne Zolna, and Jeanne (Paul) Dresden; cherished grandmother of Michael Zolna, Tim (John) Zolna, John Zolna,...
Gregg Fieffer
May 20, 2019
Gregg Fieffer Age 55, a resident of De Kalb, formerly of Matteson, San Diego, and Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Loving brother of Laurie (Edward Parks) Fieffer; cherished uncle of Stephen and Jonathan Fieffer and dear brother-in-law of Kelle Fieffer. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Millicent Fieffer (Dahlstrom) and brother David Fieffer....
Ryan G. Starkus
May 15, 2019
RYAN G. STARKUS Age 23, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 15th, 2019. Ryan is survived by his loving family, parents, Robert & Sherri Starkus (Brown), siblings, Kyle Starkus, Dylan Starkus, Tyler Starkus, grandparents, Joseph (Ann) Starkus, Emma Brown, Harold Brown, aunt, Joanne Manaves, cousins, George Manaves and Alexandra Manaves. Ryan was an aspiring artist who greatly enjoyed music...
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