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Mario Orrico
Nov 3, 2018
Mario Orrico 87, of New Lenox formerly of the Hickory/Palos area and the west side of Chicago, passed away Saturday morning at home peacefully with family. Beloved husband of Sally nee Arrigo for over 66 years. Devoted son of the late Mariano and Leontina Orrico and son-in-law of Carmen and Grace Arrigo. Loving father of Mario (Lori), Carmen, Sandy (Frank)...
Elaine Dorothy Sendra
Nov 3, 2018
Elaine D. Sendra (Ruff) Age 86, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Loving wife of the late Stanley Sendra; beloved mother of Karen (late Karl Homann), Stanley (Mary) Sendra, Tom (Donna) Sendra, Peggy Corcoran, Elaine (Don Sorenson) Sendra and Tim Sendra; dearest sister of Joanne (late Jacob) Hansrote, late Kenneth (Shirley) Ruff and late...
Barbara A. Levon
Nov 2, 2018
Barbara A. Levon (Hansen) Age 61, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Edward Levon; loving mother of Jennifer (Kyle) Mauerman; cherished grandmother of Grace and Maddison Mauerman; dear sister of Richard (Karen) Hansen. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth Hansen (Behling). Barb was a Court Clerk,...
Thomas E. Glunz
Nov 1, 2018
Thomas E. Glunz, age 52, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, with family members by his side. Beloved husband of Catherine, nee Reyes, loving father of Raquel (Fiancé David), Shane, Cheyenne, Tawhnee, Taran, Matana, Rhea, Saje, Kash, and Elston; cherished grandfather of Ella; dear son of James and the late Marian; James companion Linda McGLynn;...
Daniel H. Werfelman
Nov 1, 2018
Daniel H. Werfelman Age 83, born on October 6, 1935 in Chicago, IL and passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Nancy (Hammond); loving father of Jean (Rick) Foster, Connie Branche, Daniel (Joy) Werfelman, and Keith (Eva) Werfelman; cherished grandfather of Adam (Jessica) Yeley, Julia (Nathan) Mitchell, Joshua Branche, Danielle Branche, Ashley Werfelman, Cassidy...
Louise J. Wallin
Nov 1, 2018
LOUISE J. WALLIN (ALEXANDER) Louise Wallin, who committed her life to caring for sick and injured animals at her farm in Manhattan, Ill., died Thursday Nov. 1, at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Ill. She was 71. Louise was born in Gordon, Neb. to Ruth and Virgil Alexander. She acquired her lifelong affection for horses and other animals during her...
Judith A. Karns
Oct 31, 2018
Judith Ann Karns (nee Radeloff) 81, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Victorian Village, Homer Glen. Judith was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Lawrence and Audine (nee Able) Radeloff. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward A. Karns; loving mother of Edward “Ted” (Julie) Karns Jr. and Andrew (Renee) Karns; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Emily,...
Gerald Raymond Erickson
Oct 30, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” R. Erickson, age 77, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, peacefully at his home. Born April 6, 1941, Jerry was a son of Edward and Luella (nee McGahey) Erickson. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and served as the past Commander of the V.F.W. 5788 and the Tri-County Council for...
Carin J. Judkins
Oct 29, 2018
Carin J. Judkins (nee Boddy) 76, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2018. Carin was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Myrtle (nee Lense) Boddy. Beloved wife of the late Gary Judkins; loving mother of Kim (Tim) Landingham, Sue (Paul) Swiggum, Carol Judkins, and Brian (Olga) Judkins; cherished grandmother of Llauren, Grant (Lisa), Hayden, and...
Cynthia A. Carvalho
Oct 28, 2018
CYNTHIA A. CARVALHO (CUNNINGHAM) Age 65, passed away Sunday, October 28th, 2018 in Clarksville, TN. Cynthia is survived by her loving family, children, Jennifer (Christopher) Garrow, Eric Carvalho, Nicole (Jacob ) Casford, sister, Brenda (Richard) Peterson, grandchildren, Matthew Garrow, Lucas Garrow, Abby Casford and Rylee Casford. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Cunningham, Shirley Whittington (Hess) and...
Michael Louis Peck Sr.
Oct 28, 2018
Michael “Mike” Louis Peck, Sr., age 62, of Mokena, Illinois passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife on Sunday, October 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on September 12, 1956 to Louis and Lillian (O’Neill) Peck as one of seven children. He worked as a construction contractor and business owner of Do-All...
Preston V. Wakeland
Oct 28, 2018
Preston V. Wakeland February 15, 1940 - October 28, 2018 Preston Wakeland 78 of New Lenox, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease on Sunday, October 28th at the Joliet Hospice Home with his family at his side. Preston was born in Chicago to the late Ray and Irene (VanDyke) Wakeland. Loving husband of Penny (nee Baker), loving...
William Charles Schaffert Iii
Oct 28, 2018
WILLIAM CHARLES SCHAFFERT III Age 56, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 28th, 2018. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Schaffert (Ochoa), mother, Carol Schaffert (Rickert), stepchildren, Rebecca (Oswaldo) Calderon, Edward J. Kmiec, special aunt, Doralee Schaffert, siblings, Daren (Karen) Schaffert, Shawn (Sherri) Schaffert, LeeAnn (Todd) Steele, special friend, Michael (Kathy) Bromer and many nieces and nephews....
Joy L Frost
Oct 27, 2018
JOY L. FROST (CARPENTER) Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away, Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at her home in New Lenox. Joy is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Frost, children, Richard (Jaime) Frost Jr., Sheila (Benjamin) Renteria, Christopher Frost, Phillip (Amy) Frost, Andrew Frost, grandchildren, Dominic, Kelsey, Tyler, Mariah, Nicholas, Hunter and Brianna. Joy was the oldest of...
Mary Ann Hauert
Oct 27, 2018
Mary Ann Hauert (nee Taylor)77, of Manhattan, IL died peacefully in her home of natural causes, on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1941, of the late Robert and Ann (nee Gleason) Taylor of Joliet, IL. After graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1959, she married Warren R. Hauert, of Manhattan, IL and...
Mathilda L. Pirolli
Oct 27, 2018
Pirolli, Mathilda L. “Tillie”, 101, formerly of Tinley Park passed away peacefully at Symphony Rehab in Country Club Hills on October 27, 2018. She is survived by her loving family, children: Charlotte (late Donald) Zlotkowski of Tinley Park and Alfred (late Maureen) Pirolli of Tinley Park. Grandchildren: Ken Zlotkowski, Mark Zlotkowski, Jeff (Kim) Zlotkowski, Julie (Jay) Collins, Kristi (Antonio) Rodriguez,...
George A. Meurer, Jr.
Oct 27, 2018
George A. Meurer, Jr. Age 90, beloved husband of Barbara (Cromer) for 65 years, died October 27, 2018, after a long illness. Loving father of Susan (Roger) Fraser and Michael (Ema) Meurer; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chris) Bolek, Eric Fraser, Emily Fraser, Scott (Jessalyn) Meurer, Mark Meurer, Alisa Meurer, Rachel Meurer, and Marcela Rios; great-grandfather of Miles Bolek; dear brother...
Karen M Kaczmarek
Oct 24, 2018
KAREN M. KACZMAREK (CONLEY) Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away, Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at her home in New Lenox. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Kaczmarek, children, Michelle Kaczmarek, Keith Kaczmarek, siblings, Mike (Marsha) Conley and Jack Conley. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, James & Audrey Conley (Paul) and sister-in-law Lynn Conley....
Norma R. Shepherd
Oct 23, 2018
Norma R. Shepherd (nee Zielke) Age 94, of Romeoville passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Hospital on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Born on March 17, 1924 in Lemont, Norma was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Caroline (Steinke) Zielke. Norma married Robert L. Shepherd on April 12, 1947 and raised their children on farms in Lockport and Homer. She...
Raymond J Mooi Jr.
Oct 22, 2018
Raymond J. Mooi Jr. 55, of New Lenox , passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Joliet to Natalie (nee Van) and the late Raymond J. Mooi Sr. Beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Johnson); loving father of Gina Mooi, Raymond N. (Margaret)...
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