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Martin A. Passolano
January 2, 2019
Martin Anthony Passolano 65, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Martin was born in Chicago to the late Anthony and June (nee Kloske) Passolano. Beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Super); loving father of Dominic (Mary), Anthony (Karen Bjurman), Nicholas (Lisa), and Nicole (Russ Huxhold) Passolano; cherished grandfather of Lucia,...
Robert J. Sanfilippo
January 2, 2019
ROBERT J. SANFILIPPO Born: April 30, 1946; in Joliet, IL Died: January 2, 2019; in Naperville, IL Robert J. Sanfilippo, age 72, of Romeoville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville with his family at his side. He was born on April 30, 1946 in Joliet, IL. A graduate of Joliet West High School...
Mark A. Kemens
January 2, 2019
Mark A. Kemens 56, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2019. Mark is survived by his loving wife Rhonda (Lewner), his father Victor and stepmother Linda, brothers Tim and Vic, sister-in-law Amber and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his mother Irna Beranek. Mark loved to have fun and...
Sue Fiore
January 1, 2019
Sue Fiore Age 82, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Beloved wife of Salvatore Fiore Jr.; loving mother of Salvatore III (Bridget) Fiore, Deborah (Mike) Godfrey, James Fiore, and Teresa (Mark) Ihssen; cherished grandmother of Sam Fiore IV, Scott Fiore, Luc Fiore, Bella Fiore, Rocco Fiore, Coco Fiore, Michael (Katie) Godfrey, Sheena (Jason) Ozbolt,...
James Nagle
January 1, 2019
OBITUARY James Nagle Age 85, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago Heights and Olympia Fields, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Loving husband of Kay Sue (Eadie) Nagle; beloved father of William Nagle and Perry (Indah) Nagle; dearest brother of late Patricia Burnside. Dearest grandfather of Clayton, Nathaniel and James Nagle; dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. James was...
Diane Marie Mcavoy
January 1, 2019
Diane Marie McAvoy (O’Connell) Age 73, of Frankfort formerly of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Diane is survived by her loving family: husband Thomas McAvoy; children Dawn McAvoy, Michelle McAvoy, Shawn (Sheryl) McAvoy, Scott McAvoy and Tracey McAvoy; grandchildren Jeremiah Lewellen, Chris Lewellen, Matt Lewellen, Jessica Cole, Katie McAvoy, Caroline McAvoy,...
Carol J. Giardina
January 1, 2019
Carol Julia (Ziesemer) Giardina Age 96, a lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Giardina; loving mother of Judith A. (Charles) Richardson, Shirley (late Donald) Price, Charlene S. Giardina, and the late J. Larry Giardina; cherished grandmother of Kari Hamilton, Koni (Daniel) Whiteman, Jeff (Nancy) Giardina, Kim (Tom) Roberson,...
Geraldine B. Ellenberger
December 31, 2018
Geraldine B. Ellenberger Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec 31, 2018 in her Joliet home under hospice care. She was 85 years of age. Jerrie was born June 18, 1933 the daughter of Domenic and Maria (Migliori) Baldini in Donora, PA. Raised and educated in Donora, Jerrie met and later married Paul R. Ellenberger on...
David L. Pedigo
December 31, 2018
After a long struggle with multiple illnesses, David Leroy Pedigo, age 82, a resident at Clarendale Assisted Living in Mokena, Illinois, passed quietly away in the late afternoon on Monday, December 31, 2018. David was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Henry and Violet Viola (Chambers) and his beloved wife of 57 years Marilyn Agnes (Miller). David, a father,...
Emil Marske
December 30, 2018
Emil Marske 87, of Mokena passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home. Emil was born in Poland and grew up in Germany. In 1952 he immigrated to the United States. After moving to the Chicago area, he married Marianne Skowron. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He had two children, Monica and Hans. Emil...
Michael P Cummings
December 30, 2018
MICHAEL P. CUMMINGS Age 63 of Blue Island, passed away on Sunday, December 30th 2018 at his home. Michael is survived by his loving family, dear friend, Ruth Coyle, siblings, Kathleen (Raymond) Pora, Jean Cummings, James (Kathy) Cummings, Sister Matthew Marie OP, Sister Marie Blanchette OP, aunt, Sister Mirian Patrick Cummings SSND, uncle, Walter Miller and numerous nieces and nephews....
Linda S. Sumis
December 30, 2018
Linda S. Sumis (Burris) Age 66, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dale Sumis; loving mother of Joseph Sumis, Allison Sumis (Ashton Herrington), and Amy Sumis; cherished grandmother “Mimi” of Seth Sumis and Dresden Herrington; dear sister of Donna Tucker, Martha Burris, and Gordon (Stacey) Burris; fond sister-in-law of...
William "Bill" A. Crater
December 29, 2018
William A. “Bill” Crater, 82, recently of Crest Hill, of Tinley Park 59 years, passed away on Dec. 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. Husband of Sherry Crater and the late Sylvia Crater, 1995. Father of the late Katherine Crater, 2014, Candace Crater, Kyle (Frances) Crater, Lance (Carolyn) Crater, and Greg Crater. Step-father of Ryan (Sarah) Linsner, Rebecca (Clifford) Sinks,...
Henry A. "Hank" Dubois
December 29, 2018
Henry A. “Hank” DuBois Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda (Bond); loving father of Janine (Steve) Dutton and Robert (Lois) Stedman; cherished grandfather of Ainslie, Audrey, and Andrew Stedman; dear brother of John (Connie) DuBois, Rose (Jim) Rusczyk, and Patricia Dubois; fond uncle of Maurice and Rachel; also...
Larry G. Wherley
December 25, 2018
Larry G. Wherley, age 74, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Lewistown and Canton IL, passed away on December 25, 2018. Loving husband of Donna Wherley (McDonough); beloved father of Larisa (Jim) Marshall, Lyndsay (Quentin) Kleber and CPT Nathaniel Wherley; cherished grandfather of Lyric, Owen, Lauren, Aria and Reznor; dearest son of the late Clarence and Wayne (Crable) Wherley; fond...
Eileen M. Cassidy
December 23, 2018
Eileen M. Cassidy (O'Brien), age 77, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Alsip and Oak Lawn. She was born and raised in Shanafraraghaun, Finny. Rep. of Ireland Co. Galway, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Loving wife of William Cassidy; beloved mother of William (Dina) Cassidy, Allen (Ann) Cassidy, Robert (Colleen) Cassidy and Bruce (Elizabeth) Cassidy; dearest sister of...
Ramon S. Lopez
December 21, 2018
Ramon S. Lopez, age 88, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. He is survived by his loving family; wife Gloria Lopez (Tano); children Ramon B. (Elena) Lopez and Lizette (Bartolo) Chavez; brother Artulo Lopez; grandchildren Adrian (Kerri) Chavez, Daniel (Sarah) Chavez, Lindsey (Bradley) Pederson, Jacqueline Lopez and Andre Lopez; great grandchildren Aviana Chavez, Camden Ellis and Louisa Chavez;...
Louise Aloha Kelly
December 21, 2018
Louise Aloha Kelly nee Palmer went home to the Lord on December 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Children: Colleen (Donald) Sellke, Phillip Kelly, Scott (Mary Bright) Kelly, Mallory Kelly and Kendra Kelly; Grandchildren: Alex, Kristen, Emily, Katherine, Jeffery; Great-grandchildren: Colin, Torin, Lochlan, Tate, Lila Rose, Aidan, Neve, Eva. Sister: Charlotte (Robert) Adams, and sister-in-law, Arlene Palmer....
Thomas Joseph Peterson
December 19, 2018
Thomas Joseph Peterson 79, of New Lenox formerly of Calumet City, Lansing and Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Raymond and Marie (nee Halen) Peterson. Beloved husband of the late Regina “Reggie” Peterson; loving father of Cathi (Rick Fenton) Peterson, Jim (Rebecca) Peterson,...
Doris Elizabeth Koepke
December 19, 2018
Doris Elizabeth Koepke (nee McAuliffe) 91, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, with family at her side. Born in Kenosha, WI to the late George and Edith (nee Block) McAuliffe, she was the beloved wife of Vernon G. Koepke for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Karen (John W.) Maslan and Kim Alan (Carla) Koepke; cherished grandmother...
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