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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,...
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