Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Haskel C. Bohannon

Haskel C. Bohannon

September 27, 2018

Haskel C. Bohannon Age 91, a longtime resident of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Loving husband of Mary Bohannon (Smith); beloved father of Michael Bohannon and Lois (Michael) Brashler; dearest brother of Louise Bohannon and the late Frank Dewey Bohannon; cherished grandfather of Shannon (Adam) Phillips, Jason (Andrea) Brashler and Laura Brashler; dear great grandfather of Elliot,...

Donald R. Payne, Sr.

Donald R. Payne, Sr.

September 27, 2018

DONALD R. PAYNE, SR. Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away, Thursday, September 27th , 2018 at his home in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, children, Freda (Wyman) Markle, Edward (Jodie) Payne, siblings, Rosie, Mildred, Patsy, grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron, Samantha, Seth, Shyanne, Spencer Ray, numerous nieces, nephews, close neighbors and loving friends, Linda Bruck, Josephine Bruck,...

Georgia A. Denman

Georgia A. Denman

September 24, 2018

GEORGIA A. DENMAN (GADDY) Age, 79 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, September 24th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort. Georgia is survived by her loving family, daughter, Tracy (Bernie) Northam, daughter-in-law, Debbie Denman, brother, Mark (Debbie) Gaddy, grandchildren, Emily Northam, AJ (Kelly) Denman and Alex Denman. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Margaret Gaddy (Ernst), husband,...

Olof  D. Hallstrom

Olof D. Hallstrom

September 23, 2018

Olof D. Hallstrom Age, 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Orland Park, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Loving husband of Barbara Hallstrom (Rowe); beloved father of Heidi Foster, Brian, David, Adam and Jason Hallstrom; dearest brother of Sonya Polaski, Judith Moberg, Gloria Karrels and Ruth Maychszak; cherished grandfather of 16, great grandfather...

Eleanor Goers

Eleanor Goers

September 22, 2018

Eleanor Goers Age 90, a resident of Channahon, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Goers; loving mother of Leonard Goers and Greg Goers; cherished grandmother of Emma (Steven) Lee and Christopher Goers; and great-grandmother of Jovie and Thea Lee; dear sister of Lawrence (Maryann) Waszak, Robert (Marion) Waszak, and Adeline...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Slick Jr.

Jeremiah "Jerry" Slick Jr.

September 22, 2018

Jeremiah “Jerry” Slick Jr. 83, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at his home. Jerry was born in Mt. Carroll, IL to the late Jeremiah Sr. and Laura (nee Herman) Slick. He is survived by his wife Darlene (nee Wahl); children, Lori (Bob) Fritz, Tina (Bill) Borgo, and Brian (Mary) Slick; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sisters,...

John J. "Shorty" Sicinski

John J. "Shorty" Sicinski

September 22, 2018

John J. “Shorty” Sicinski Jr. Age 87, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Beloved husband of 64 years to Dolores Sicinski (Blahut); loving father of Jim (Gail) Sicinski, Michelle (Cass) Wennlund, and Karen (Dan) Mahalik; cherished grandfather of Katelyn Sicinski, Jake (Kelsie) Sicinski, Kirsten Sicinski, Derek (Jorie) Ellenberger, Alyssa (Ben) Hecke, Tommy (Ashley Gardner) Stein,...

Albert M. De Vito

Albert M. De Vito

September 21, 2018

Albert M. De Vito Age 79, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Tampa, FL, New York, NY, and Rockville Centre, NY passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Irene De Vito (Adiarte); loving father of Stephanie (Michael) Hogan and Michael (Linda) De Vito; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth De Vito, Amanda De Vito, Maxwell De...

Robert A. Valiska Jr.

Robert A. Valiska Jr.

September 17, 2018

Robert A. Valiska Jr. Age 47, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Laurie (Krause); loving father of Sydney Amber Valiska, Robert Andrew Valiska III, and Kaitlyn Rose Valiska; dear son of Robert A. Sr. and Lyn Valiska (Hunt); cherished brother of Ken (Kathy) Valiska; fond son-in-law of Maureen and the late...

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell

September 16, 2018

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell Age, 59 a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Diann is survived by her loving family, husband, Scott Mitchell, sons, Scott and Michael Mitchell, mother, Anne “Nancy” Cassidy, siblings, Margaret LoPiccolo, Kevin (Gwendolyn) Cassidy, Deirdre Ketcham, twin Donna Etheridge and Caroline Davis, god children, Mellisa (Dylan) Davis-Mancuso, Theresa (Kevin) LoPiccolo-Vlk, Edward (Kimberly) Litke,...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Wail

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Wail

September 16, 2018

ELIZABETH “BETTY” A. WAIL Age, 77 of Mokena, passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband, William Wail, children, Lynne (David) Radanoich, Nicholas (Tammy) Witteveen, Laura (John) Mech, Liz (Mike) Kusay, Luci (Rich) Krohn, stepchildren, Wayne Wail, David (Laura) Wail, Joseph (Betty) Wail, Jeffrey Wail, Julie Ann...

James T. Mcgill

James T. Mcgill

September 14, 2018

JAMES T. McGILL Age, 78 of Mokena, passed away Friday, September 14th, 2018 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara McGill (Selix), children, Denise (John) Clinnin, Mary Beth (Rob) Nylen, Mark McGill, Keith (Sandi) McGill, grandchildren, Meghan (Tony) Dawson, Katie (Mike) Fischer, Kelly Clinnin, Molly Clinnin, Jess (Ian) Sayler,...

Jason Michael Clements

Jason Michael Clements

September 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

September 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

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

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

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

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

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

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...