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George D. Radcliffe
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Mildred Bartels
August 28, 2018
Mildred Meyer Bartels passed away on August 28, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1918 to Theodore and Anna (Siekman) Meyer on the Meyer farm in Rich Township, Illinois. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Country Hills, Illinois. In 1941 she married Harold Bartels of rural Monee, Illinois. They farmed there 30 years until...
Thomas S. Mulka
August 28, 2018
Thomas S. Mulka 55, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Tom was born in Chicago to Steve F. and Harriet (nee Urbanowicz) Mulka. Beloved husband of Chris (nee Kowalski); loving father of Rachel (Ben) Whittle and Thomas “T.J.” Mulka; brother of Christine (Ken) Such, and the late Steve Mulka; dear son-in-law of Halina and the late...
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