Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dinos T. "Gus" Bovis

Dinos T. "Gus" Bovis

March 6, 2019

Dinos “Gus” T. Bovis 93, of Joliet, formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. Beloved husband of the late Maria Bovis (nee Pislis); Loving father of Tom (Michelle) Bovis and Betty (Jack) Bovis-Baity; Cherished grandfather of Dena Maria Baity; Dear uncle and cousin of many. Dinos was preceded in death by his siblings Sophia and...

Lorraine B. Fritsch

Lorraine B. Fritsch

March 3, 2019

Lorraine B. Fritsch 92, of Shorewood passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Lorraine was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Ann (nee Bartoszek) Lucas. Beloved wife of the late George Fritsch; loving mother of Margo (Mel) Stromberg and Christine (Craig) Yeoman; cherished grandmother of Pamela Johnson, Amy (Brian) Knetl, Erin (Joshua)...

Betty J. Maxwell

Betty J. Maxwell

March 2, 2019

BETTY J. MAXWEL (NEPOTE) Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Mark (Janice) Maxwell, Marcia Maxwell, grandson, Nicholas Dopudja, sisters in law, Florence Nepote, Dorothy Brown, niece and nephews, Susan (Steven) Hunt, Jeff (Sharon) Nepote, Steve Nepote and her beloved pets,...

Beatriz Grace Homa

Beatriz Grace Homa

March 2, 2019

BEATRIZ GRACE HOMA (CALLANTA) Age 60, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at her home in Frankfort. Grace is survived by her loving family, daughter, Monique (Andrew) Battad, grandchildren, Ava Battad, Dominic Battad, siblings, Cristina (Michael) Hinsley, Macedonio Callanta Jr. and Eduardo Callanta. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Macedonio & Beatriz Callanta, Sr. (Montero), husband,...

Robert G. Kec

Robert G. Kec

February 28, 2019

Robert G. Kec 89, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, February 28,2019. Loving husband of Mary (Svec); beloved father of Kathy (Dan) Sarhage, late Robert Kec, late Tim (Kathy) Kec, Chris (Laura) Kec and Ruth Kec; dearest brother of Carol Kec and late Joan (Robert) Zogata; proud grandfather of many and great grandfather of 7. Robert was a...

Pamela A. Townsend

Pamela A. Townsend

February 28, 2019

PAMELA A. TOWNSEND Pamela A Townsend, age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 under care of Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. Pam is survived by her loving siblings, Michele Rothlisberger (Revelle) and husband Bill, Gary C Revelle and a host of adoring aunts, uncles, cousins and longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Edward S. Levon

Edward S. Levon

February 28, 2019

EDWARD S. LEVON Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria. Edward is survived by his loving family, daughter, Jennifer (Kyle) Mauerman, grandchildren, Grace Mauerman, Maddison Mauerman, siblings, Rick Levon, Joel Levon and serval nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Levon (Hansen), parents, John...

Margaret  K. Emrich

Margaret K. Emrich

February 27, 2019

Emrich, Margaret Katherine, 88, passed away Feb. 27, 2019 in Tinley Park where she has resided since 1989. Survived by her loving family, children: Jason (Timothy Neylon) Emrich of Tinley Park, Carol (Douglas) Kirchman of Tinley Park; grandchildren: Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman, Kevin Kirchman; great-grandchildren: Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman. She was preceded by her husband, Martin Emrich in 1988. Margaret was...

Alice Page

Alice Page

February 26, 2019

Alice Page, age 97, formerly of Park Forest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in her home. Alice was born on October 12, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary Mitchell. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Walter, and her sister, Betty (Doran). Loving wife of the late Howard Page; beloved mother of Kay (Bob),...

John Henry Schultz

John Henry Schultz

February 26, 2019

John H. Schultz 69, of Joliet passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home. John was born in Marinette, WI to the late Vincent A. and Janet S. (nee Rupar) Schultz. Devoted father like mentor to Joshua Pemble and cherished “grandfather” of Amya, Joshua Jr, and Alexia Pemble; loving brother of James (Debbie) Schultz, Diane Allen, Elias Bartley, Paul...

Patricia  A. Giliberto

Patricia A. Giliberto

February 25, 2019

Patricia A. Giliberto (Scialabba) Age 63, a resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Devoted mother of Michael (Laura Brauth) Giliberto and Deanna (Fiance Christopher Cope) Giliberto; dear sister-in-law of Susan Scialabba; also survived by her grand-dogs Mia and Duke, and grand-cat Kitty. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Diane Scialabba...

Johanna Kurczap

Johanna Kurczap

February 24, 2019

Johanna Kurczap 67, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 24,2019. Johanna was born in Chicago to the late Joseph J. and late Helga Margarete (nee Pries) Kurczap. Johanna was a graduate of LourdesHigh School and DePaulUniversity. She retired from Accounts Receivable at Wyndham Hotels Naperville/Lisle. Loving cousin of Joanna (late Stanley) Lejsner, Michael (Christie) Lejsner, Diana (Shawn)...

Janice A. Kurc

Janice A. Kurc

February 21, 2019

JANICE A. KURC (TOPP) Age 82, of Calumet City, passed away Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Janice is survived by her loving family, husband, Gary Kurc, son, Joshua Kurc, siblings, Mary (Michael) Goodkind, Walter (Cathy) Topp II, nieces and nephew, Marissa (James) Behrmann, Felicia Topp and Walter Topp III. Janice was preceded in death...

Edna Bechstein

Edna Bechstein

February 21, 2019

Edna Bechstein Age 104, Lifelong of Tinley Park, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She is survived by her loving family; children Richard (Sandra) Meyer and Betty Lou (John) Balzhiser; sister Lucille (late Donald) Topolski; grandchildren Deborah Balzhiser, Tracy (Scott) Simons, John (Michele) Balzhiser and Robert Balzhiser; great grandchildren Tyler...

Marianne  H. Smyth

Marianne H. Smyth

February 21, 2019

Marianne Helen Smyth, nee Glaser Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Susan (late Richard Einhorn, late Lawrence Gempka), Pamela (Tom) Sekulski, Cathleen (Bernard) McMahon, the late Diane, Eugene (Lily) Smyth and Laura (Alan) Bakotic. Much loved grandmother “Mimi” of Richard (Misty) Einhorn, Matthew (Nicole) Einhorn, Lisa (Ryan) Behounek, Tommy (Misty) Sekulski, Brian (Natasha) McMahon, Erin (Brandon) Theobald,...

Scott N. Popp

Scott N. Popp

February 21, 2019

Scott N. Popp, age 62, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park and Crete passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Loving husband of Jolene Popp (Calderone); beloved father of Stephanie (NIck Olejnik) Popp and Kelly (Alex Wachs) Popp; dear son of Ken and Sharon (Phebus) Popp; dearest brother of Sandy (Jeff) Aiello, Mariann (Jim) Miller, Shelly (Phillip)...

Joan B. Rogers

Joan B. Rogers

February 21, 2019

Joan B. Rogers (Connors), age 89, a resident of Bolingbrook formerly of New York and Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of the late Robert J. Rogers; beloved mother of William (Diane) Burgy and Tracy (Ellen) Rogers and the late Linda Burgy; dearest grandmother of Dana (Casey) Knight, Rylan...

James  T.  O'Connor Iii

James T. O'Connor Iii

February 20, 2019

James T. O’Connor III Age 38 of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Orland Park passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Jimmy is survived by his loving family, loving wife Rachael O’Connor (Derrico); beloved son of Vicki Shepard and James T. (Betty) O’Connor II; children Michael Dresden, Aria Dresden, Tori O’Connor and Dominick O’Connor; siblings Robert Genis, Richard...

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

February 19, 2019

James E. “Jimmy” Harbin Jr. Age 49 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Devoted husband of Valerie (Dortmann); loving father of Cody James Harbin and Megan Grace Harbin; cherished son of James E. Harbin Sr. and the late Alice Harbin (Lucas); treasured brother of Karen Harbin (Annemarie Martin) and Amy (Gary) Holman; dear son in...

Ronald S. Bowker

Ronald S. Bowker

February 18, 2019

Ronald S. Bowker, 84, of Tinley Park., formerly Dolton and Riverdale passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverly Jean Bowker (nee Annerino) in 2018. Father of Steven K. (Marilyn) Bowker and the late David C. (Ann Marie) Bowker. Four grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Lungaro, Christie (Brad) Taylor, Lauren Bowker and Jason...