Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Albert A. Guizzetti

Albert A. Guizzetti

May 3, 2019

Albert A. Guizzetti Age 83, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Guizzetti (Styka); loving father of Judy (Keith) Kinney; cherished grandfather of Kayla and Monica; fond uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Daniel; parents Peter and Esther Guizzetti (Cardini);...

Karin  E. Bartlett

Karin E. Bartlett

May 2, 2019

Karin E. Bartlett (Bant) Age 48, a resident of Homewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She is survived by her loving family; husband Robert Bartlett; parents Judith (Bob) Russell and Howard “Bud” Bant; brothers Jeff (Lisa) Bant and Michael Bant; step brother Rob (Jodi) Russell; step sister Laura (Michael) Ripes; nieces and nephews Max and...

Teresa A Grassini

Teresa A Grassini

April 28, 2019

TERESA A. GRASSINI (PELLICO) Age 79, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at her home in Mokena. Teresa is survived by her loving family, daughter, Heather (Kevin) Birmingham, grandchildren, Patrick O’Brien, Shane Birmingham, Gavin Birmingham, Ava Birmingham, Aubrey Birmingham, sister, Rosalie Bruno, niece and nephew, Louis (Randie) Bruno, Sandy (Dan) DiCaro, great nieces and nephew, Rachel Bruno, Mikey...

Charles E. Ellis

Charles E. Ellis

April 28, 2019

Charles E. Ellis Age 88, a resident of New Lenox, and known to many as “Red”, “Chuck”, and “Charlie”, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Beloved husband of Patricia Ellis (Otis); loving father of David (Kathleen) Ellis; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Samuel, Matthew, and Jared Ellis; dear brother of Louise “Lou” (late Earl) Voight, brother-in-law of Lois Ellis, Debra...

Sheryl J. Sievert

Sheryl J. Sievert

April 28, 2019

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Sievert (nee Bachmann) Age 48, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family, after a fierce four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheri was born on February 11, 1971. She attended New Lenox Grade Schools, was a 1989 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, and a 1990 graduate of Professional’s Choice Hair...

Mario J. Delnegro

Mario J. Delnegro

April 27, 2019

MARIO J. DELNEGRO Age 99, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. Mario is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcella Delnegro (Loeb), 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,...

Beverly J. Gonda

Beverly J. Gonda

April 27, 2019

Beverly J. Gonda (nee Gualdoni) 90, of Savoy, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Beverly was born in Joliet to the late Joseph Sr and Vera (nee Randolph) Gualdoni. She is survived by her children; Gregory (Chris) Gonda, Larry (Sami Dammacco) Gonda, and Nadine (Eric) Goranson; grandmother of Rachel Sagan, Adam Van Pelt, Taylor, Kevin,...

Denise Marie Swedko

Denise Marie Swedko

April 27, 2019

Denise Marie Swedko (nee Sobczyk) 66, of Joliet passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Denise was born in Chicago to the late Edwin E. and Lucille (nee Malinowski) Sobczyk. Beloved wife of Robert M. Swedko; loving mother of Matthew (Lisa) Swedko, Erin (Jason) Genis, Ryan (Jennifer) Swedko, and Justin (Kristen) Swedko; cherished grandmother...

Lynne Rose

Lynne Rose

April 26, 2019

LYNNE ROSE Age 60, of Frankfort passed away Friday, April 26th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lynne is survived by her loving family, husband, John Rose, children, Rebecca Rose, John (Kristen) Rose, Jim (Melissa) Rose, grandchildren, Kennedy Rose, Caden Rose, Landry Rose, Charlotte Rose, Madison Rose, Benjamin Rose, siblings, Lisa (Ed) Burger, Michael (Dawn) O’Connor, Jim (Karyn)...

Richard  W.  Umbach

Richard W. Umbach

April 26, 2019

Richard W. Umbach Age 73, a resident New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Cynthia Umbach (Wagner); loving father of Michael (Julie) Umbach; cherished grandfather of Hailey and Mickayla Umbach; dear brother of Judy Menconi. He was preceded in death by his siblings Veronica Griffin and Joan Zipowicz. The family will...

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen

April 25, 2019

Elizabeth Marie Johnsen (O’Halloran) Age 81, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Country Club Hills, Murray Kentucky and Mountain Home Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Loving wife of the late Dale Johnsen; beloved mother of Robert (Sharon) Johnsen, Donald (Ann) Johnsen, Elizabeth (Gregory) Grimm and Cynthia (Richard) Reilly; dearest sister of Joseph (Joanne) O’Halloran, Emmett O’Halloran, Peggy...

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello

April 25, 2019

Sally Gliottoni Sanfratello, 52, of Frankfort, formerly Crete died April 25, 2019. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 28 years, Joseph A. Sanfratello; son: Joseph Andrew Sanfratello, mother: Helen (late Andy L.) Gliottoni; siblings: Patricia (Dennis) Derfiny, Cathy (Roger Jacob) Gliottoni, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, James (Melissa) Gliottoni, Susan (Jeff) Hunt. brother-in-law: James Hirsch, Michael Sanfratello; in-laws Joseph...

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr.

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr.

April 22, 2019

Ronald Douglas Cramer Jr. Age 53, entered into Eternal Life on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved son of Kathryn (nee Hahn) and the late Ronald D. Cramer Sr; loving brother of Vicki (Bob) Bennitt; loved uncle of Brandon and Bailey Bennitt; dear nephew and cousin to many. Ron was born in Joliet and grew up in...

Theresa Maryann Besse

Theresa Maryann Besse

April 22, 2019

Theresa MaryAnn Besse (Torres) Age 90, born in Hawaii, a resident of Manteno, formerly of Matteson, Frankfort, Markham and Country Club Hills, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Loving mother of Laverne (Doug) Black, Debra (Guy) Wolek, Bobbi (Jim) Grady, Judith (Marvin) Rathert, Michelle Laino, Steven (Gayle) Besse, Douglas (Julie) Besse and Randall Besse; cherished grandmother of 14; proud...

Josephine A. Klimas

Josephine A. Klimas

April 21, 2019

Josephine A. Klimas Age 83, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Naperville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Beloved aunt of Suzanne (Richard A.) Koziol, late Anthony (Carolyn) Borkowski, Joseph (Doreen) Borkowski, Martin Borkowski, Michael (Karen) Klimas, Paul (Molly) Klimas, and Theresa (Robert) Schneider; also survived by numerous loving great-nieces and great-nephews and her sister in law, Margaret Klimas....

Esperanza "Chach" Chico-Romo

Esperanza "Chach" Chico-Romo

April 21, 2019

Esperanza “Chach” Chico-Romo, 68, of Tinley Park and Chicago, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She courageously fought cancer for the last two and a half years. Survived by her family: Husband of 29 years, Russell J. Romo; Son: Patrick (Melanie Miles) Chico; Step-son: Nicholas (Samara) Romo, Grandchildren: Nico and Vivianna Romo; Mother: Carmen (late...

Debra L Bucek

Debra L Bucek

April 19, 2019

Debra L. Bucek (Siedentop), age 68, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Herscher, passed away on Friday April 19, 2019. Loving wife of the late Paul Bucek; beloved Jason (DeVonna) Bucek and Dan (Cassandra) Bucek; proud grandmother of Reese, Aston and Braxton; dearest daughter of the late William and Leona (Wilcox) Siedentop, Jr.; cherished sister of Cheryl (Jim) Gibson; fond...

Joey B. Chaney

Joey B. Chaney

April 17, 2019

Joey B. Chaney 78, of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. Joe was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Warren G. and Virginia A. (nee Justice) Chaney. Beloved and caring husband of Anna (nee Harris); loving father of JoAnn (Greg) Justice, Paul (Brenda) Chaney, Billiejean (Tony) Lopez, Virginia (Hugh) Graham, Joe (Cindy) Chaney,...

David Michael Johnson

David Michael Johnson

April 15, 2019

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living” – Marcus Tullius Cicero David Michael Johnson (70) of Frankfort, IL passed away suddenly on April 15, 2019. The cleverest of men, humor that shone brightly in all our lives. Loving, loyal, the best of friends, a true original. Soulmate of Sharon Elizabeth Johnson for 45 years,...

Benn E. Ehrich Jr.

Benn E. Ehrich Jr.

April 15, 2019

BENN E. EHRICH JR. Age 83, of Wesley Chapel FL, former longtime resident of Safety Harbor FL and Crete IL, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2019 at his home in Wesley Chapel FL. Benn is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years; Arlene Ehrich (Welk) whom he married September 8th, 1956, children, Dawn (Dave) Pelkey, Ross (Roberta) Ehrich,...