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James Joseph Murray
February 18, 2019
James Joseph Murray Sr. 90, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. Jim was born in Chicago to the late John and Grace (nee Williamson) Murray. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee O’Meara); loving father of Mary (the late Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger, Eileen...
Nancy Ann Makowski
February 16, 2019
NANCY ANN MAKOWSKI (WALSH) Nancy Ann Makowski (nee Walsh) of Palos Park, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Loving wife of the late Thomas P. Makowski and cherished daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee Rassel) Walsh. Friend of many. Long time resident of Frankfort, IL and Head of the Math Department of Lindblom High School,...
Heidi M Cartalino
February 16, 2019
HEIDI M. CARTALINO Age 37 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at her home in New Lenox. Heidi is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Sheri Cartalino (Brenn), grandmother, Marilyn Brenn, siblings, Corie (Jim) Patock, Jordan (Brittney) Cartalino, aunts and uncles, Marie Tabak, Doris (John) Boyle, Sharon Cartalino, Debbie (Jerry) Martin, Richard (Sissy) Brenn,...
Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski
February 14, 2019
Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski, 42, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Jamie is survived by his sons, Dylan, Miles, and Travis, loving parents, Thomas Dominski and Carol Erdmann, brother, Brian (Joe Dallin), grandmother, Rita Erdmann, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents, William G. Erdmann and Sigmund and Laura Dominski....
Bernadette "Bernie" Kaminski
February 14, 2019
Bernadette “Bernie” Kaminski (nee Radziwon) 73, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Bernie was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Lacki) Radziwon. Beloved wife of Wayne Kaminski; loving mother of Cheri (Scott) Wos and the late Scott Kaminski; cherished grandmother of Thomas and Taylor Wos; dear sister of Lawrence...
Ted M. Walleck
February 14, 2019
Theodore Michael Walleck 87, a resident of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Loving husband of Terese Walleck (Poplawski); beloved father of Linda (Tony) Wasso, Ted (Karen) Walleck, Tina (Frank) Shank, Laura (John) Lozano, Troy (Michelle) Walleck, Lisa (Tony) Rackauskas, Brian (Jen) Walleck and Samantha (Justin) Kracke; dearest brother of 8 siblings; cherished...
Peggy Cundari
February 13, 2019
Peggy Cundari 67, a resident of Minooka, formerly of Frankfort and New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher (Bobbi) Cundari; beloved G-MA of Cassady, Kailyn, Kiera, Christa and Kyla Cundari; dearest daughter of the late Jeannine Claire McNulty; dearest daughter-in-law of Jean (late Joseph) Cundari; fond niece of F.J.(late Mar) Clark; cherished cousin of...
Herbert R. Fruhwirth
February 13, 2019
Herbert R. “Herb” Fruhwirth 76, of Manhattan, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Herb was born in Evergreen Park to the late John and Mable (nee Stewart) Fruhwirth. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” (nee Solita); loving father of Jill (Mark) Cassidy; dear twin brother of the late Richard (Maureen) Fruhwirth; loved uncle of his nieces and nephews....
Mary Josephine Paszyna
February 13, 2019
Mary Josephine Paszyna (nee Kokan) 83, formerly of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Alden Courts of Shorewood. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Louis and Mary (nee Zekan) Kokan. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Paszyna; loving mother of Jacqueline Varda and Lucinda (the late Don) Neighbors; cherished grandmother of Brianna Varda, Steven Neighbors,...
Raymond Jacob Williams
February 11, 2019
Raymond Jacob Williams, 84, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born in Joliet to the late George and Dorothy (nee Brehm). Preceded by his loving wife Mary Jo (Ketner) Williams; loving father of Joseph, James, Janice (Ken) Brewer, John (Laura), Mary Beth, Teresa (Tim) Flynn, Thomas (Ellen) and Noel (Eric) Clark; cherished grandfather of Holly...
Michael Oram Jr.
February 10, 2019
Michael Oram Jr. Age 24, a resident of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Loving son of Wanda DeSimone and the late Michael Oram Sr.; beloved grandson of his paternal grandparents: Douglas M. Oram Sr., and late JoAnn Oram and maternal grandparents: Richard Jones and the late Veronica Jones; dear brother of Heather, Jaime, and Teea Oram,...
Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff
February 10, 2019
Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff, 58, of Westfield, passed away February 10, 2019. She was born to Edward and Rosemary Mulheran on April 15, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Erin attended Purdue University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Organizational Psychology. Following graduation, Erin pursued a career building and managing assisted living facilities where she enjoyed working with the...
James A. Hartman
February 10, 2019
James A. Hartman Age 77, a resident of Crete, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Jim was born in Joliet to the late Frank and Lois (nee Ott) Hartman. Beloved husband of the late Beverly I. (nee Byrne) Hartman; loving father of Nancy (Timothy) Cunningham and David (Kelly) Hartman; cherished grandfather of Matthew (TJ), Nicholas, Kyle,...
Bryan "Burr" Dixon
February 10, 2019
Bryan “Burr” Dixon 56, longtime of Frankfort, passed away peacefully after a courageous brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, February 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loving husband of Kathleen Dixon (Planinc); beloved father of Mandi Dixon and Jake Dixon; dearest son of Roselyn (Myron “Mike” ) Miller, late Emmitt “Bill” Dixon and late step father...
Constance Mae Dennis
February 7, 2019
Constance Mae Dennis, age 81, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort and Manteno, passed away on Thursday , February 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Winston Dennis, Sr.; dear daughter of the late Genevieve Murray; beloved mother of Jeff (Alice) Dennis, Winston (JoEllen) Dennis, Jr., and Dana (Anthony) Dennis-Ray; cherished grandmother Nicole (Brian) Bulow, Melissa Dennis, Winston Dennis, III, Wesley...
Ronald J. Draus
February 6, 2019
Ronald J. Draus 78, of Valparaiso, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. Ron was born in Chicago to the late Joseph H. and Alvina M. (nee Wojtowicz) Draus. Loving brother of Gilbert (Regina) Draus; dear uncle of Kenneth (Pamela) Draus, Robert Draus, and Daniel Draus; great uncle of Ryan and Ethan. Ron was retired...
Gary L. Bush Sr.
February 5, 2019
Gary L. Bush Sr. Age 78, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Erie, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Pamela (Johnson); loving father of Bradley Bush, Stephanie (John) Hosman, CoCo (Dr. Rob) Hollis, and J. R. Bush; cherished grandfather of Jaclyn Bush, Lydia “LuLu” Hollis, Landon, Tyler, Mitchell, Jackson, and Jayna Hosman; also survived...
Michael J. Guzy, Sr.
February 4, 2019
Michael J. Guzy, Sr. 72, of Frankfort formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Loving husband of Theresa “Tree” Guzy; beloved father of Michelle (Bryan) Hilts and Michael (Jennifer) Guzy, Jr.; dearest brother of Mary (Jay) Oana, late Debbie (Glen “Hatch”) Schmidt, Darlene (Robert) Day, Betty Jane “BJ” Donaldson and Donald (Tina) Donaldson; cherished papa of Emily...
Mary Alline Bohannon
February 4, 2019
Mary Alline Bohannon (Smith) Age 94, a longtime resident of Mokena, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Loving wife of the late Haskel C. Bohannon; beloved mother of Michael Bohannon and Lois (Michael) Brashler; cherished grandmother of Shannon (Adam) Phillips, Jason (Andrea) Brashler and Laura Brashler; dear great grandmother of Elliot, and Ingrid Brashler; fond sister of Pauline, Willine,...
Kevin T. G. Hartmann
February 3, 2019
KEVIN THOMAS GEORGE HARTMANN It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Hartmann announces his passing on February 3, 2019, at the age of 39. Kevin was born February 6, 1979, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Ronald Hartmann and Victoria Hartmann (Torpy). He grew up in Matteson and Manhattan, Illinois and is a 1997 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central...
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