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Geraldine B. Ellenberger
Dec 31, 2018
Geraldine B. Ellenberger Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec 31, 2018 in her Joliet home under hospice care. She was 85 years of age. Jerrie was born June 18, 1933 the daughter of Domenic and Maria (Migliori) Baldini in Donora, PA. Raised and educated in Donora, Jerrie met and later married Paul R. Ellenberger on...
David L. Pedigo
Dec 31, 2018
After a long struggle with multiple illnesses, David Leroy Pedigo, age 82, a resident at Clarendale Assisted Living in Mokena, Illinois, passed quietly away in the late afternoon on Monday, December 31, 2018. David was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Henry and Violet Viola (Chambers) and his beloved wife of 57 years Marilyn Agnes (Miller). David, a father,...
Emil Marske
Dec 30, 2018
Emil Marske 87, of Mokena passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home. Emil was born in Poland and grew up in Germany. In 1952 he immigrated to the United States. After moving to the Chicago area, he married Marianne Skowron. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He had two children, Monica and Hans. Emil...
Michael P Cummings
Dec 30, 2018
MICHAEL P. CUMMINGS Age 63 of Blue Island, passed away on Sunday, December 30th 2018 at his home. Michael is survived by his loving family, dear friend, Ruth Coyle, siblings, Kathleen (Raymond) Pora, Jean Cummings, James (Kathy) Cummings, Sister Matthew Marie OP, Sister Marie Blanchette OP, aunt, Sister Mirian Patrick Cummings SSND, uncle, Walter Miller and numerous nieces and nephews....
Linda S. Sumis
Dec 30, 2018
Linda S. Sumis (Burris) Age 66, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dale Sumis; loving mother of Joseph Sumis, Allison Sumis (Ashton Herrington), and Amy Sumis; cherished grandmother “Mimi” of Seth Sumis and Dresden Herrington; dear sister of Donna Tucker, Martha Burris, and Gordon (Stacey) Burris; fond sister-in-law of...
William "Bill" A. Crater
Dec 29, 2018
William A. “Bill” Crater, 82, recently of Crest Hill, of Tinley Park 59 years, passed away on Dec. 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. Husband of Sherry Crater and the late Sylvia Crater, 1995. Father of the late Katherine Crater, 2014, Candace Crater, Kyle (Frances) Crater, Lance (Carolyn) Crater, and Greg Crater. Step-father of Ryan (Sarah) Linsner, Rebecca (Clifford) Sinks,...
Henry A. "Hank" Dubois
Dec 29, 2018
Henry A. “Hank” DuBois Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda (Bond); loving father of Janine (Steve) Dutton and Robert (Lois) Stedman; cherished grandfather of Ainslie, Audrey, and Andrew Stedman; dear brother of John (Connie) DuBois, Rose (Jim) Rusczyk, and Patricia Dubois; fond uncle of Maurice and Rachel; also...
Larry G. Wherley
Dec 25, 2018
Larry G. Wherley, age 74, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Lewistown and Canton IL, passed away on December 25, 2018. Loving husband of Donna Wherley (McDonough); beloved father of Larisa (Jim) Marshall, Lyndsay (Quentin) Kleber and CPT Nathaniel Wherley; cherished grandfather of Lyric, Owen, Lauren, Aria and Reznor; dearest son of the late Clarence and Wayne (Crable) Wherley; fond...
Eileen M. Cassidy
Dec 23, 2018
Eileen M. Cassidy (O'Brien), age 77, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Alsip and Oak Lawn. She was born and raised in Shanafraraghaun, Finny. Rep. of Ireland Co. Galway, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Loving wife of William Cassidy; beloved mother of William (Dina) Cassidy, Allen (Ann) Cassidy, Robert (Colleen) Cassidy and Bruce (Elizabeth) Cassidy; dearest sister of...
Ramon S. Lopez
Dec 21, 2018
Ramon S. Lopez, age 88, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. He is survived by his loving family; wife Gloria Lopez (Tano); children Ramon B. (Elena) Lopez and Lizette (Bartolo) Chavez; brother Artulo Lopez; grandchildren Adrian (Kerri) Chavez, Daniel (Sarah) Chavez, Lindsey (Bradley) Pederson, Jacqueline Lopez and Andre Lopez; great grandchildren Aviana Chavez, Camden Ellis and Louisa Chavez;...
Louise Aloha Kelly
Dec 21, 2018
Louise Aloha Kelly nee Palmer went home to the Lord on December 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Children: Colleen (Donald) Sellke, Phillip Kelly, Scott (Mary Bright) Kelly, Mallory Kelly and Kendra Kelly; Grandchildren: Alex, Kristen, Emily, Katherine, Jeffery; Great-grandchildren: Colin, Torin, Lochlan, Tate, Lila Rose, Aidan, Neve, Eva. Sister: Charlotte (Robert) Adams, and sister-in-law, Arlene Palmer....
Thomas Joseph Peterson
Dec 19, 2018
Thomas Joseph Peterson 79, of New Lenox formerly of Calumet City, Lansing and Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Raymond and Marie (nee Halen) Peterson. Beloved husband of the late Regina “Reggie” Peterson; loving father of Cathi (Rick Fenton) Peterson, Jim (Rebecca) Peterson,...
Doris Elizabeth Koepke
Dec 19, 2018
Doris Elizabeth Koepke (nee McAuliffe) 91, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, with family at her side. Born in Kenosha, WI to the late George and Edith (nee Block) McAuliffe, she was the beloved wife of Vernon G. Koepke for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Karen (John W.) Maslan and Kim Alan (Carla) Koepke; cherished grandmother...
Mark A. Sherman
Dec 18, 2018
MARK A. SHERMAN Age 36, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Mark is survived by his loving family, parents, Kenneth & Brenda Sherman (Zancan), brother, Carl Sherman and aunt Cynthia Zancan. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis & Louise Zancan, Walter “Al” & Helen Sherman and uncle Paul Zancan. Family will receive friends at...
Laura Lynn Trento
Dec 17, 2018
Laura Lynn Trento (nee Bembenek) 55, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born in Chicago to Carol (nee Jurinek) and the late Joseph Bembenek. Beloved wife and best friend of Claudio Trento; loving sister of Joseph (June) Bembenek, Brian (Denise) Bembenek, and Leanne (Phil) Wargowsky; special aunt of...
Eileen M. Olson
Dec 17, 2018
Eileen M. Olson (Markowski) Age 68, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. Loving sister of Margaret (Dean) Watts and Michael Markowski; dear aunt of Rhonda Barto, Sherry Watts, Deborah Kissell, and Steve (Tina) Watts; also survived by numerous loving great-nieces and great-nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents Bruno Sr. and Marguerite Markowski...
Judith M. Spindle
Dec 16, 2018
JUDITH M. SPINDLE (KOZEL) Age 59, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2018 at her home in Lockport. Judith is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Spindle, her beloved dogs, Banana & Princess and several nieces and nephews. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Mary Kozel (Bocich), siblings, Michael Kozel, Kenneth Kozel and her...
Dorotha W. Bratcher
Dec 16, 2018
Dorotha W. Bratcher, age 88, of Homer Glen formerly of Lombard, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dorotha was born January 19, 1930 in Trenton, TN, Dorotha was the matriarch of a large family and business. She was a successful owner of twelve Midas Auto Repair Shops. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt...
Joseph A. Masura Sr
Dec 14, 2018
Joseph A. Masura Sr. Age 87, a resident of Joliet, IL passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Helen Masura (Bazik); loving father of Joseph Masura Jr., Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; cherished grandfather of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, and Brecken Courtright; and great-grandfather of Jack Rowley; dear brother of Anna Mae...
Estelle Ann Metzger
Dec 13, 2018
Estelle Ann Metzger (Shepherd), age 88, of Aurora formerly of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Loving wife of the late Donald Metzger; beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Mae (Brouillette) Shepherd; dearest aunt of Sandra (William) Renner, Jay (Patricia) Mitrovich and Randy Mitrovich; cherished great aunt of Rachel, Hannah and Meagan Mitrovich and dear friend of...
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