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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Francis J. Cull

Francis J. Cull

March 10, 2019

FRANCIS J. CULL Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Frank is survived by his loving family, wife, Joan Cull (Krusza), daughter, Jenny Cull, step-daughters, Cindy Matone, Jennifer (Patrick) Ransford, Beth (Kevin) Asmus, daughter-in-law, Sharon Nelson, niece, Susan (Bob) Hill, grandchildren, Jared Cull, Nick (Kristin) Davis, Jason (Bethany) Slocum, Nathan Matone, Benjamin...

Veronica "Ronie" L. Comerford

Veronica "Ronie" L. Comerford

March 9, 2019

VERONICA “RONIE” L. COMERFORD (BENZING) Age 58, formerly of Matteson and Monee, passed away Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at Momence Meadows Nursing Center in Momence. Ronie is survived by her loving family, mother, Myrna Benzing (Welk), sisters, Christine (Bob) Erickson, Catherine (Tom) Peters, brother-in-law, Dan (Susan) O’Neill, dear friend Lenore (Robert) Bocinsky and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and...

John "Jack" H.  Neff

John "Jack" H. Neff

March 8, 2019

John “Jack” H. Neff John “Jack” H. Neff (78) a resident of Matteson, formerly of Roseland, and Oak Lawn, passed away on March 8, 2019 ending his two year battle with Leukemia. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Donna (Fulayter); loving father of Joseph (Katherine) and James; cherished grandfather of John, Kaedyn, and Danica. Known as...

Michael  Lee  Waldron

Michael Lee Waldron

March 7, 2019

Michael L. Waldron Age 29, of New Lenox formerly of Homewood,passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Loving son of Michael and Darlene (Dancey) Waldron; beloved brother of Austin, Brenna and Kate Waldron; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was a Local 597 Pipefitter. “Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you...

Les C. Fedyk

Les C. Fedyk

March 7, 2019

Les C. Fedyk A longtime resident of Frankfort, Les passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at age 65. Loving husband of the late Diana Fedyk; beloved father of Jeffrey and Kelly Fedyk, Jayme and Eric Friedman, Ingrid and Bill Reidy, Ashley Anderson and Lauren and Nikola Nikolić; cherished grandfather of Logan Fedyk, Reagan Friedman, Bryson Friedman and Nathan Fedyk....

Velma A. Fares

Velma A. Fares

March 7, 2019

Velma A. Fares (Granno) Age 91, formerly of Olympia Fields and Chicago Heights passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Pasquale Fares; beloved mother of Patricia (James Kreske) Fares O’Malley, Michael (Mary Alice Quinn) Fares, David (Kathleen Doerr) Fares and Judith (Paul Baty) Fares; dearest sister of the late Lena Granno (late Albert) Fares; cherished...

Janice Clark

Janice Clark

March 6, 2019

Janice Clark (Trojniar) Age 58, of Morton IL formerly of Bridgeview passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Loving wife of Lawrence “Larry” Clark Sr.; beloved mother of Lawrence (Sarah) Clark; dearest daughter of Thomas and Mary Lou (Porter) Trojniar, Sr.; dear sister of Joyce (John) Rotroff and Thomas (Diane) Trojniar, Jr.; proud grandmother of Haley, Chandler and Trey Clark; cherished...

Dinos T. "Gus" Bovis

Dinos T. "Gus" Bovis

March 6, 2019

Dinos “Gus” T. Bovis 93, of Joliet, formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. Beloved husband of the late Maria Bovis (nee Pislis); Loving father of Tom (Michelle) Bovis and Betty (Jack) Bovis-Baity; Cherished grandfather of Dena Maria Baity; Dear uncle and cousin of many. Dinos was preceded in death by his siblings Sophia and...

Lorraine B. Fritsch

Lorraine B. Fritsch

March 3, 2019

Lorraine B. Fritsch 92, of Shorewood passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Lorraine was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Ann (nee Bartoszek) Lucas. Beloved wife of the late George Fritsch; loving mother of Margo (Mel) Stromberg and Christine (Craig) Yeoman; cherished grandmother of Pamela Johnson, Amy (Brian) Knetl, Erin (Joshua)...

Betty J. Maxwell

Betty J. Maxwell

March 2, 2019

BETTY J. MAXWEL (NEPOTE) Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Mark (Janice) Maxwell, Marcia Maxwell, grandson, Nicholas Dopudja, sisters in law, Florence Nepote, Dorothy Brown, niece and nephews, Susan (Steven) Hunt, Jeff (Sharon) Nepote, Steve Nepote and her beloved pets,...

Beatriz Grace Homa

Beatriz Grace Homa

March 2, 2019

BEATRIZ GRACE HOMA (CALLANTA) Age 60, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at her home in Frankfort. Grace is survived by her loving family, daughter, Monique (Andrew) Battad, grandchildren, Ava Battad, Dominic Battad, siblings, Cristina (Michael) Hinsley, Macedonio Callanta Jr. and Eduardo Callanta. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Macedonio & Beatriz Callanta, Sr. (Montero), husband,...

Robert G. Kec

Robert G. Kec

February 28, 2019

Robert G. Kec 89, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, February 28,2019. Loving husband of Mary (Svec); beloved father of Kathy (Dan) Sarhage, late Robert Kec, late Tim (Kathy) Kec, Chris (Laura) Kec and Ruth Kec; dearest brother of Carol Kec and late Joan (Robert) Zogata; proud grandfather of many and great grandfather of 7. Robert was a...

Pamela A. Townsend

Pamela A. Townsend

February 28, 2019

PAMELA A. TOWNSEND Pamela A Townsend, age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 under care of Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. Pam is survived by her loving siblings, Michele Rothlisberger (Revelle) and husband Bill, Gary C Revelle and a host of adoring aunts, uncles, cousins and longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Edward S. Levon

Edward S. Levon

February 28, 2019

EDWARD S. LEVON Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria. Edward is survived by his loving family, daughter, Jennifer (Kyle) Mauerman, grandchildren, Grace Mauerman, Maddison Mauerman, siblings, Rick Levon, Joel Levon and serval nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Levon (Hansen), parents, John...

Margaret  K. Emrich

Margaret K. Emrich

February 27, 2019

Emrich, Margaret Katherine, 88, passed away Feb. 27, 2019 in Tinley Park where she has resided since 1989. Survived by her loving family, children: Jason (Timothy Neylon) Emrich of Tinley Park, Carol (Douglas) Kirchman of Tinley Park; grandchildren: Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman, Kevin Kirchman; great-grandchildren: Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman. She was preceded by her husband, Martin Emrich in 1988. Margaret was...

Alice Page

Alice Page

February 26, 2019

Alice Page, age 97, formerly of Park Forest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in her home. Alice was born on October 12, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary Mitchell. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Walter, and her sister, Betty (Doran). Loving wife of the late Howard Page; beloved mother of Kay (Bob),...

John Henry Schultz

John Henry Schultz

February 26, 2019

John H. Schultz 69, of Joliet passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home. John was born in Marinette, WI to the late Vincent A. and Janet S. (nee Rupar) Schultz. Devoted father like mentor to Joshua Pemble and cherished “grandfather” of Amya, Joshua Jr, and Alexia Pemble; loving brother of James (Debbie) Schultz, Diane Allen, Elias Bartley, Paul...

Patricia  A. Giliberto

Patricia A. Giliberto

February 25, 2019

Patricia A. Giliberto (Scialabba) Age 63, a resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Devoted mother of Michael (Laura Brauth) Giliberto and Deanna (Fiance Christopher Cope) Giliberto; dear sister-in-law of Susan Scialabba; also survived by her grand-dogs Mia and Duke, and grand-cat Kitty. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Diane Scialabba...

Johanna Kurczap

Johanna Kurczap

February 24, 2019

Johanna Kurczap 67, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 24,2019. Johanna was born in Chicago to the late Joseph J. and late Helga Margarete (nee Pries) Kurczap. Johanna was a graduate of LourdesHigh School and DePaulUniversity. She retired from Accounts Receivable at Wyndham Hotels Naperville/Lisle. Loving cousin of Joanna (late Stanley) Lejsner, Michael (Christie) Lejsner, Diana (Shawn)...

Janice A. Kurc

Janice A. Kurc

February 21, 2019

JANICE A. KURC (TOPP) Age 82, of Calumet City, passed away Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Janice is survived by her loving family, husband, Gary Kurc, son, Joshua Kurc, siblings, Mary (Michael) Goodkind, Walter (Cathy) Topp II, nieces and nephew, Marissa (James) Behrmann, Felicia Topp and Walter Topp III. Janice was preceded in death...