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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lillian E. Severson

Lillian E. Severson

Jul 7, 2018

LILLIAN E. SEVERSON (HINTZ) Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort. Lillian is survived by her loving family, children, Karen Severson, Brian (Donna) Severson, Patricia (Jim) Elkow, Peter (fiancé Mary Herrold) Severson, grandchildren, Laura (Jamie) Holmes, Christopher Severson, Gus Olofsson, Jon (Lauren) Olofsson, Steve Elkow, Nathan Elkow, Rachel Severson, Derek Severson, Peter...

Bradley H. Veerman

Bradley H. Veerman

Jul 6, 2018

Bradley H. Veerman 54, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL. Brad was born in Joliet to June (nee Bailey) and the late Arthur H. Veerman Jr. Beloved husband of April (nee Pearcy) “The Love of His Life”; loving father of Nicole Veerman and Kevin Veerman; dear brother...

Helen Marie Escobedo

Helen Marie Escobedo

Jul 6, 2018

Helen Marie Escobedo 91, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Helen was born in Joliet to the late John and Helen (nee Behensky) Escobedo. She was preceded in death by her sister Raquel (late Bobby) Warsaw. Survived by her loving and devoted nieces and nephews; Raquel (late David)...

Roy Carlton Breedlove Ii

Roy Carlton Breedlove Ii

Jul 3, 2018

Roy Carlton Breedlove II, age 47, of Frankfort formerly of Bloomington-Normal and Milwaukee WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He married Stephanie Lange on June 20, 1998. Loving father of Chelesea Lange, Brennan Breedlove, Sheldon Breedlove and Arianna Breedlove; beloved son of Roy and Sophronia (Gunter) Breedlove; dearest brother of Chantal Breedlove-Hawkins, Charlie Breedlove and Leigh Breedlove. He...

Maryann M. Etchison

Maryann M. Etchison

Jun 30, 2018

Maryann M. Etchison (Meres) Age 87, a resident of Braidwood, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Paul Etchison; loving mother of Barbara (Lawrence) Foster; cherished grandmother of Brian (Julie) Foster, Brent (Ande) Foster, Brad (Kate) Foster, Paul (Joann) Etchison, and Nate Etchison; and great-grandmother of Jack, Nolan, Addison, Ruby, Briella, Ethan, and Alyssa; dear...

George P. Passas

George P. Passas

Jun 30, 2018

George P. Passas George passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the care of the Hospice Center of Joliet, IL. He was surrounded by his family in his final days. George P. Passas leaves behind his loving and supporting wife Catherine of 47 years, their only son Peter John, daughter in-law Lisa and two grandsons Jonathan and Nathan. Also surviving...

Diane R. Wnukowski

Diane R. Wnukowski

Jun 26, 2018

Diane R. Wnukowski (Antosiak), age 75, of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Loving wife of Norman; beloved mother of Chris (Kristi), David (Helen) and Brian (Allison Richmond); cherished grandmother of Luke and Jake; dearest daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Lewis) Antosiak; fond sister of late Frank (late Pat) and late Raymond Antosiak. Diane was a...

Grace Griffin

Grace Griffin

Jun 26, 2018

Grace Griffin (nee Lullo) 74, of Mokena, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side. Grace was born in Italy to the late Feliche and Rose (nee Rio) Lullo. Beloved wife of James Griffin; loving mother of Kimberly (Steve) Trewhella, Steven (April) Griffin, and Mark Griffin; cherished grandmother of Kira (Chris) Marks, Carissa Quasny, Kyler Quasny...

Glenn E. Miller

Glenn E. Miller

Jun 25, 2018

Glenn E. Miller Age 68, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Country Club Hills passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018. Glenn was born and raised on February 2, 1950 in Oak Forest to the late Milford and Bettie Miller (Lawson). He is survived by his loving family, wife Kathie Miller (Joynt); children Brian (Lynee) Miller, Gayle (Steve) Koch,...

Steven A Shereyk

Steven A Shereyk

Jun 24, 2018

Steven A. Shereyk, age 59, of Willow Springs formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Loving father of Brittany (fiancée John McCallum) Shereyk and Ashley (fiancée Tyler Anderson) Shereyk; beloved son of Patricia and the late Adam Shereyk; cherished brother of David (Kelly) Shereyk, Adam (Lisa) Shereyk, Michelle (Tom) Dewey and Tricia (John) Ruiter; dear former husband...

Phil J. Walusek Jr.

Phil J. Walusek Jr.

Jun 23, 2018

Phil J. Walusek Jr. 67, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, June 23 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Phil was born in Evanston, IL to Grace (nee Ulatowski) Walusek and the late Phil Walusek Sr. Husband of the late Pamela (nee Sharkey); loving father of Christopher Walusek and Matthew (fiancée Kristina Kloc); brother of Robert Walusek, Thomas (Madelene) Walusek, and...

Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams

Jun 22, 2018

Michael Knous Williams Michael passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 at the age of 78. He was born on February 16, 1940 in Canton, IL to the late Ronald and Claire (nee Knous) Williams. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (nee Roemmich), and he is survived by his second wife, Judy (nee Kyle) Svancarek-Williams; two...

Wayne Alexander Haughton

Wayne Alexander Haughton

Jun 22, 2018

Wayne Alexander Haughton, age 67, born in Canada and now a resident of Frankfort passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. Loving husband of Elizabeth (Messecar) Haughton; beloved father of Julie (Luke) Roden and Erin (Matt) Langlois; dearest son of Bentley and Margaret (Alexander) Haughton; cherished grandfather of Morley, Olivia, Lucas, Alex and Andrew. Wayne was a Vice President of...

Gerald J. Wallace

Gerald J. Wallace

Jun 22, 2018

GERALD J. WALLACE Age 68 of Frankfort, passed away Friday, June 22nd , 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Gerald is survived by his loving family, wife, June Bouchard-Wallace (Olson), children, Jamey Wallace, Kelly (Michael) Lence, Dawnn (Harold) Schumacher, Debi Gervase, siblings, Linda (Neil) Schroers, Wayne (Pearl) Wallace, Debbie (Tim) Letts, sister in law, Darlene Wallace, grandchildren, Sydney,...

Douglas F. Waldvogel

Douglas F. Waldvogel

Jun 20, 2018

DOUGLAS F. WALDVOGEL Age 76, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Douglas is survived by his loving family,wife, Janice Waldvogel (Robertson), children, Daniel (Donna) Waldvogel, Scott (Connie) Waldvogel, Christopher (Reveca) Waldvogel, brother, Frank James Waldvogel, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, Godson and nephew Gunnar Waldvogel. Douglas was preceded in death by...

Robert B.  Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

Jun 19, 2018

Robert B. Sherman Age 93, of Bolingbrook, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Sherman (Kunze). Robert was World War II Army Veteran, a Service Manager for AMC Theaters, and member of First Congregational Church in Lockport. A Committal Service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:30...

Joseph M. Sajdak

Joseph M. Sajdak

Jun 18, 2018

Joseph M. Sajdak 77, of Saugatuck, MI passed away Monday, June 18, 2018, at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Marie (nee Malolepszy) Sajdak. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Abramovske); loving father of Barbara (Terry) Morrow, Michael (Rochelle) Sajdak, and Patricia (Terrance) Vaisvilas; cherished Grandfather (Papa) of Ashley (Jason)...

John Kendrick

John Kendrick

Jun 18, 2018

JOHN KENDRICK Age 57 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly Monday, June 18th 2018 at St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Kendrick (Zellmer), siblings, Bruce (Mary Kay) Kendrick, Kenneth (Carrie) Kendrick, Patricia (Darl) Vandevender, Karen (Joe) Ortagara, several cousins and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...

Delia G. Perez

Delia G. Perez

Jun 17, 2018

Delia G. Perez, 77, of Steger, went home to the Lord on June 17, 2018. Survived by her loving family: Husband Nestor Perez; children: Corina (Tom) Schelfo of Cedar Lake, IN, Daniel Perez of Chicago Heights, Norma (Joe) Nakvos of Chicago Heights, Michael (Julie) Perez of Shorewood, Jo Ann (Tom) Brannigan of Mokena; twelve grandchildren: Crystal, Danny, Danni Jochebed Perez;...

Anthony J. Kloska

Anthony J. Kloska

Jun 16, 2018

Anthony J. Kloska Age 90, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Beloved husband of Lottie (Krawczyk); loving father of Karol Mitcheff-Neybert and Kenneth (Shelley Szukalski) Kloska; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Carrie), Kory, Gabriel, Charlotte, Nathan (Lauren), and Noah; and great-grandfather of Jackie and Alex; dear brother of Mary Ann (late Joseph) Dimarca. He was preceded...