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Annie Wheeler
March 17, 2020
Annie Wheeler drew her last breath on March 17, 2020 and she lives on in the memories of those who knew her and they will be sad. And they will also smile because that’s what she would have wanted. Annie was born to parents Dr. Cyril Vojak and Anna Louise Pruett on Oct. 28, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. She grew...
Miles Brown
March 15, 2020
Miles Brown 66, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. Miles was born in South Shields, England to the late Miles and Myra (nee Hodgson) Brown. Beloved husband of 48 years to Rosemary (nee Hyde) Brown; loving father of Miles (Becky) Brown and Chris (Kelly) Brown; cherished granda of Mackenzie, Delanie, Jack, Shealyn, Alexandra,...
Jean Chamberlin
March 14, 2020
Jean Chamberlin Age 89, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phelps Chamberlin; loving mother of the late Katherine (Joe) Dickmann and Barbara (Jose) Gindville-Avila; cherished grandmother of Ian (Elaine) Dickmann, Kai (Maria) Dickmann, Amber Dickmann, Sarah (Sean) Steuck, and Timothy (Leah) Gindville and great-grandmother of Charley,...
Ryan M. Troester
March 14, 2020
RYAN M. TROESTER Age 24, of Fort Walton Beach FL and former long time resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, March 14th, 2020. Ryan is survived by his loving family, fiancée, Courtney Wiley, daughter, Paislee Troester and her sister Ava Bray, parents, Bob & Lynn Troester (Weatherwax), brother, Andy (Claire) Troester, grandparents, Sandy Weatherwax, Brian Weatherwax, Nancy Troester and...
John Narel
March 13, 2020
JOHN NAREL Age 93, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. John is survived by his loving family, children, Helen (Ralph) Rupslauk, Celine Narel, Jenny Narel, James (Wendy) Narel, sister, Sophie Waskel, grandchildren, Lori, Mary, John, Anthony, Steven, Ashley, Christopher, Dylan, great grandchildren, Angel, Augie, Abby and Ben. John was preceded...
Gladys Theresa Sawallisch
March 13, 2020
Gladys T. Sawallisch (Roche) Age 92,a resident of St. John, Indiana formerly of Matteson. She is survived by her loving children, William (Betty) Sawallisch, Barbara (Dan) Lane, Mary Lynn (Gary) Lefko; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, William C. Sawallisch, her parents, Joseph and Della{Reynolds) Roche;...
Louise A. Flores
March 11, 2020
Louise A. Flores (Regalado) Age 89, a resident of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Loving mother of the late Rosenda (Ted) Mallette, Maria (late Joseph) Reynolds, late Pedro (Mary Lou) Lugo; cherished grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 14, and great-great grandmother of 3; dear sister of Helen (late Iluminado) Alicea; Louise was preceded in death by her...
Ruth Lillian Thorne
March 11, 2020
Ruth Lillian Thorne (nee Crane), 87, of Midlothian, passed away March 11, 2020. She is survived by her loving family, Children: Bruce (Cathy) Thorne of West Dundee and Grace (Chris) Winston of Oak Park; Grandchildren: Tarah (Brendan) O’Connell, Brent (Courtney) Thorne, Cassidy Winston, Ryan Winston and her great-granddaughter, Everleigh O’Connell. Sister of the late Hugh (Kathy) Crane. of Marion and...
Sylvia Alene Kluth
March 8, 2020
Sylvia Alene Kluth ( Harmon) Age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. She is survived by her loving family; Marilyn A. (late John E.) Kooyenga of Mokena, Richard A. Kluth of Pittsfield, MA, Ellen M. (Bruce) Renken of Mokena, Eileen Joy (Robert) VanHuis of Mokena and Marty Kluth of Wilmington; grandchildren...
Mary Louise "Marie" "Reeree" Chopard
March 7, 2020
Mary Louise “Marie” “ReeRee” Chopard age 91, of Mokena formerly of Lockport, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Loving wife of the late Charles Chopard; dearest daughter of the late Roy and Carmen (Alavardo) Dykes; beloved sister of the late Robert Dykes, Carmel (late Mike) Hernandez, Nancy Niemi-Groskoph, late Theresa Plaza, Roy (late Ethel) Dykes and Rosemary (Ron) Seymour. She...
Frank A. Devito
March 6, 2020
Frank A. DeVito, age 91, a resident of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, March 6, 2020. Loving husband of the late Elvira (Piccirilli) DeVito; beloved father of Frank S. (Kimberly) and the late Robert; dearest son of the late Vito and late Maria DeVito;...
Bobby L. Petralia
March 3, 2020
Bobby L. Petralia Age 85, a resident of Lake Village, IN. formerly of Frankfort, IL. passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Loving father of Kathi (Chuck) Livingston, Debbie (Larry) Olson, and Glenn (Katie) Petralia and loving step-father of Cathy (Joe) Tyrcha and Sheryl (Chuck) Cronin, Louise (Tom) Tabisz, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bobby was...
John R. Gervasi
March 2, 2020
John R. Gervasi, 76, of New Lenox, passed peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 with his family by his side. He was beloved husband of Jolane (Miller); loving father of Janelle (Scott) Tracy and Kristen (Rick) Kingery; proud grandfather of Presley; dear brother of Eva (Frank) DeCesare; and loved uncle of Peter (Michelle) DeCesare and Amy (Bob) Lullo. John was...
James E. "Skip" Florey
March 2, 2020
James E. “Skip” Florey 85, of Coal City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Skip was born in Clinton, IL to the late Elmer and Annabelle Florey. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Fahrnow); loving father of Sherry (Ron) Burnam, Tom Florey, and Paul Florey; step-father of Matt Maloni and Stacy (Barry) Stone; cherished grandfather...
Lynne R. Recupido
March 1, 2020
Lynne R. Recupido (Berglund) Age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Devoted wife of Robert Recupido; loving mother of Jaclynne (Evan) Tingley; cherished grandmother of Ellis and Vivian Tingley; beloved daughter of the late Arletta (Jack) Cox; dear sister of Jeff (Pam) Berglund; fond aunt of Amanda (Ryan) Winters and Angela Berglund. Lynne enjoyed golfing, drawing, painting, reading,...
Robert R. Connors
February 29, 2020
ROBERT R. CONNORS Age 54, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Robert is survived by his loving family, siblings, William (Sharri) Connors, Linda (John) Boncuore and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William & Margareite Connors (Pratt) and sister, Julie Connors. Family will receive friends Tuesday, March...
Joan Opyt Romanus
February 25, 2020
Joan Opyt Romanus of Frankfort, Illinois, peacefully passed into the arms of God on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family. Devoted wife of Dr. Raymond Romanus for 54 years. Loving mom of Mary Beth (Dwayne) Horton, Kathleen Anne Schaddel, and John Thomas Romanus. Cherished sister of Alice (Richard) Kozdras, sister-in-law Karen Opyt, and brother-in-law Robert...
Michael Anthony Abramowicz
February 22, 2020
Michael A. Abramowicz Age 50, of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer Saturday, February 22, 2020 with his family by his side. Michael is survived by his loving family; wife Melissa Abramowicz (Miller); father of Jake and Josh Abramowicz; son of Ronald and Cheryl (Gaudio) Abramowicz; brother Scott (Christa)...
Robert P. Hudziak
February 22, 2020
Robert P. Hudziak Age 74, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Brennen); loving father of Michael (Christine) Hudziak, Jason (Stephanie) Hudziak, and Kathleen (Josue) Cardenas; cherished papa of Daniel, Connor, and Cayden; dear brother of Richard (Lynn) Hudziak; fond uncle of Karen (Dan) Opatkiewicz and Kevin (Rachel) Hudziak. He was...
Karen M. Hill
February 22, 2020
Karen M. Hill, 77, Tinley Park, passed away suddenly. Loving mother of Kathy (Steve) Cummings, CO; Lori (John) Bohanon, Bedford Park, IL. Grandma of Sarah (Bryan Smith) Pedigo, Shelby Bohanon, Karley Cummings. Sister of: the late George (late Joan) Koester, Denise (late Henry “Dave”) Daviau, Tinley Park; Llouann (Barton) Cornwell, Peotone; Tammy (John) Ross, Romeoville. Daughter of the late Llewellyn...
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