Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jason Michael Clements

Jason Michael Clements

Sep 14, 2018

Jason Michael Clements, 22, of Lafayette, IN, died suddenly on Sept. 14, 2018, shortly before his 23rd birthday. He is survived by his loving family: Mom: Lisa Clements (nee Reitz); Dad: Joel Clements; Birth-father: Jason Siwinski; Sister: Paige Clements; Grandparents: Charles and Donna Conway, Howard and Carole Clements, Ed and Vicki Ipema; great-grandparents: Peter and Joyce Reitz; Aunts and Uncles:...

Joan K. Depke

Joan K. Depke

Sep 12, 2018

Joan K. Depke, 88, of Tinley Park, passed away on Sept. 12, 2018. Preceded by her husband James A. Depke in 2009 and her brother, Richard Panos. She is survived by her loving family, Sons: Joseph (Dorothy Jacobson) Oswald of Alsip and John(Judi Moravec) Oswald of MN; grandchildren: Joe (Lisa) Oswald, Katie (Rick) Johnson, John Oswald, Daniel and Stephanie Oswald....

George D. Radcliffe

George D. Radcliffe

Sep 12, 2018

George D. Radcliffe, 71, of Frankfort, passed away September 12, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. George was born June 4, 1947 in Joliet, IL. He grew up in Lockport, where he was very active at the Fairmont Methodist Church and in the Lockport Porters band. He graduated from Joliet Junior College in 1969, and earned both his...

Ilah R. Brunner

Ilah R. Brunner

Sep 11, 2018

ILAH R. BRUNNER (KING) Age, 89 of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Ilah is survived by her loving family, husband, Corwyn Brunner, children, Kathleen (John) O’Neill, Maureen (Terrence) Kelly, Terrence (Mickie) Brunner, grandchildren, Michael (Natalie) O’Neill, Paul O’Neill, Patrick (Deanne) O’Neill, James O’Neill, Christopher Kelly, Amanda Brunner, Nicholas Brunner...

Stanley P Green

Stanley P Green

Sep 10, 2018

STANLEY P. GREEN Age 84, passed away, Monday, September 10th , 2018 at Franciscan Health in Dyer IN. Stanley is survived by his loving family, children, Diane (Kevin Shalkiewicz) Green, Pamela Kowalski, Susan (Jim) Corbett, siblings, Coleene Morrison, Ronald (Laurel) Green, Shirley Daniels, grandchildren, Brian Green, Emily Kowalski, Michael Kowalski, Hayley Corbett and Thomas Corbett. Stanley was preceded in death...

Ken L. Kirk

Ken L. Kirk

Sep 10, 2018

Ken L. Kirk Age 75, a resident of Lockport, formerly of Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Vivian Kirk (Long); loving father of Jodi Kirk, Kevin (Karyn) Kirk, and the late Kerry Kirk; cherished grandfather of Kelsie and Kendal Kirk; dear brother of Donna (late Max) Babcock and Candy Johnson; fond friend of Geri...

Zinaida Muzdoba

Zinaida Muzdoba

Sep 9, 2018

Zinaida Muzdoba, age 89, of Hazel Crest formerly of Dearborn Heights, Michigan for 52 years, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Loving wife of the late Enver Muzboda; beloved mother of Lilli (Benjamin) Horenziak of Frankfort, IL and the late Meriem (Christopher) Semtner of Houston, TX; dearest sister of the late Koila Choloshenko; cherished grandmother of Michele (Scott) Reichl...

Dale R. Witlock

Dale R. Witlock

Sep 9, 2018

Dale “Butch” Witlock, 67, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 with his wife at his side. A pilot and aviation enthusiast, Butch flew away leaving a long list of accomplishments and life interests and a legacy of laughter and good times. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Otto Witlock (2011), and...

Edward  F. Butzen

Edward F. Butzen

Sep 9, 2018

Edward F. Butzen Age 83, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sept 9, 2018. Loving father of Patsy (Robert) Astorino, Elaine (David) Glad, Betty (late Calvin) Hall, Naomi (George) Skorup, Heidi (Thomas) Wilber, and Dwayne (Tina) Butzen; also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward J....

Valerie Ann Colby

Valerie Ann Colby

Sep 9, 2018

Valerie Ann Colby (nee Westfallen) 87, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital. Valerie was born in Chicago to the late Albert and Helen (nee Frederick) Westfallen. Beloved wife of the late Gene Colby; loving mother of David (Deborah), Bruce Colby, Janet Colby, Linda (Mark) Sawicki, and the late Cathy Colby; cherished grandmother of Andy...

George D. Weakley

George D. Weakley

Sep 8, 2018

George D. Weakley Age 88, a resident of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018. George proposed to his beloved wife Patricia (McAllister) after 3 days and they have been happily married for 65 years. He is the loving father of Beverly (Fred) Krupa, Deborah Weakley, David (Cheryll) Weakley, and Elizabeth (Scott) Beck; cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Darrin)...

Josephine A. Wysong

Josephine A. Wysong

Sep 6, 2018

Wysong, Josephine Ann, 88, passed away on September 6, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Four children: Dianne (Myron) Potocki, Glenda (Ray) Gonzalez, Glen (Sue) Wysong, Frank (Deb) Wysong; Eight grandchildren: Nicholas (Kati) Wysong, Jeremy (Marie) Potocki, Matthew (Emily) Potocki, Joseph (Lauren) Wysong, Holly Wysong, Cody Wysong, Travis Wysong, and Taylor Wysong; Nine great-grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Cory Potocki,...

Eric R.  Zielinski

Eric R. Zielinski

Sep 4, 2018

Eric R. Zielinski Age 18, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Beloved son of Gary and Valerie Zielinski (Fode); loving brother of Ryan D. (Bianca) Jennings, Andrea N. (Luke Scalone) Zielinski, and Rachel E. (Jordan MacQueen) Zielinski; cherished boyfriend of Emma Bell; dear grandson of Richard and Suellen Gomulka, Eileen and Ronald Fode, Donald and Charlene Jennings; treasured...

Kirk T. Spencer

Kirk T. Spencer

Sep 4, 2018

Kirk T. Spencer, 56, of Homewood, died suddenly on Sept., 4, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 34 years, Jacque Spencer nee Bottum; children: Amy Evans, Scott, Mark, Samuel, Kyle, Jacob, and Haley Spencer. Proud Pa of Tristan and Tyler Evans. He was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, a passionate teacher and...

Eugene D. Johnson

Eugene D. Johnson

Sep 3, 2018

Eugene D. “Sonny” Johnson 84, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Sonny was born in Lockport to the late Edward and Elizabeth (nee Kern) Johnson. He married Louise (nee Peterson) who preceded him in death in 2012. They had four children; Alan (Lisa), Marcia Myers, Connie (Ron) Sliwinski, and Lori Johnson; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; also...

Dolores J. Doran

Dolores J. Doran

Sep 3, 2018

Dolores J. Doran (Bothell) Age 90, a resident of Manhattan, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Doran; loving mother of Debbie (Mark) Hughes-Kremposky and Jeffrey (Ann) Doran; cherished grandmother of Kyle and Mandy; dear aunt of Jim and Alex Bothell and great-aunt of Holly Seramone. She was preceded in death...

David A. Hughes

David A. Hughes

Sep 1, 2018

DAVID A. HUGHES Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away, Saturday, September 1st, 2018. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Gayle Hughes (Kowalski), children, Brad Hughes, Kelly Hughes, parents, Robert & Donna Hughes (Cassidy), siblings, Nancy (Robert) LeGrand, Tammy (Steven) Roeder and many nieces and nephews. David was a 32 year member of Local #134 International Brotherhood of...

Matthew T. Ball

Matthew T. Ball

Aug 30, 2018

MATTHEW T. BALL Age 39, of New Lenox, passed away, Thursday, August 30th, 2018. Matthew is survived by his loving family, parents, Garry & Gail Ball (Spellman), former wife, Michelle Ball, children, Haley Ball, Kyle Ball, Charlotte Ball, grandparents, William & Ellen Spellman, siblings, Eric Ball, Jessica (Bryan) Cash, nephews, Desmond Wilson, Bradley Cash and Evan Cash. Matthew was preceded...

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley

Aug 30, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley (Blaney) Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Loving wife of the late John Hensley; beloved mother of Kathleen (Jeffrey) Hansen, Paul (Gina) Hensley and James (Tammy) Hynes; dearest sister of Rosemary (late George) Healy, James (Peggy) Blaney and late Thomas (late Loretta) Blaney; grandmother of Shannon (Brian) Anderson, James (Mandy) Hynes...

Colleen Maria Delcorio

Colleen Maria Delcorio

Aug 30, 2018

Colleen Maria Delcorio (nee Matthews) 51, late of New Lenox, passed away at home on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Colleen was born in Chicago to the late James J. and Sonia (nee Butler) Matthews. Loving wife of Brian Delcorio; devoted mother of Derek, Brenden, and Elissa; dear sister of Bonnie (Ray) Stuehmer and Dawn (Tim) Sargent; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...