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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Carmen A. Chidichimo
January 6, 2026
Age 83 passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home in Tinley Park with his family by his side.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Kathleen Chidichimo (nee Clifford), children Jennifer (David) Nelson, Jeff (Cathryn) Chidichimo, James (Nicole) Chidichimo, grandchildren Jeremy Nelson, Justin Nelson, Jacqui Chidichimo, sister Cynthia Whalen
Carmen was proceeded in death by his...
Albert Joseph Martin Jr.
January 6, 2026
Age 94, of Frankfort passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Albert is survived by his loving wife Patricia Martin, children Albert (Kathy) Martin, Charles "Chuck" (Dulcie) Martin, Alicia (Tom) Naughton, Jennifer (Jim) Valecko, grandchildren Will Rubino (Tori), Lia Heistand (Matt), Arann Naughton, Jordan Martin, Taylor Martin, Emma Martin, Alexis Martin,...
Carole A. Fiorillo
January 6, 2026
Carole Ann Fiorillo (nee Badovinac)
Age 83, a resident of Westchester, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home. Carole was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Angeline (nee Mientus) Badovinac.
Beloved wife of 57 years to Nicholas Fiorillo Jr; loving mother of Joanne (Stephen) Longmire and Cheryl Poper (fiancé Arthur Faje); cherished grandmother of Nicholas...
Patricia 'Pat' L. Erffmeyer
January 5, 2026
Patricia “Pat” L. Erffmeyer, 74, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Cape Coral. She was born on May 25, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert and Norma Marker.
Patricia was of the Lutheran faith and lived a life filled with love, creativity, and care for others. She married the love of her life, Louis Erffmeyer,...
Marilyn J. Sargent
January 5, 2026
Marilyn J. Sargent (nee Boyle), age 95, of New Lenox, and widow of Richard (Dick) Sargent joined her beloved husband in heaven on Monday, January 5, 2026. Marilyn passed away at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL. Marilyn is survived by her four children: Scott (Jeanne) Sargent, Anne (John) Helander, Nancy (Mark Rush ) Gustin, and Brad (Michelle) Sargent, fourteen...
Shirley J. Holden
January 5, 2026
Shirley Holden/Wondrasek/Klotz, Age 85, passed peacefully in her children’s arms (Hope, Ward, Lynn) on Monday, January 5, 2026, in New Lenox, IL where she lived for the past 60 years.
Shirley is survived by her children Hope (Paul) Nigg, Ward Wondrasek, Lynn Ashton, grandchildren: Logan (Lauren) Nigg, Madelynn Wondrasek, Braden Nigg, Melora Wondrasek, Lily Ashton, Kate Ashton.
Nature is where Shirley found...
Barbara L. Spikings
January 5, 2026
Barbara L. Spikings (nee Carsey)
Age 77, of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Evelyn (nee Marsh) Carsey.
Beloved wife of James “Spike” Spikings; loving mother of Scott (Tina) Spikings and Susan (Greg) Bernard; cherished grandmother of 7; dear sister...
Raymond J. Steinbrenner Jr.
January 4, 2026
Raymond J. Steinbrenner Jr., age 70, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026, surrounded by love. He was born on December 27, 1955, at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, and was a lifelong resident of New Lenox.
Raymond was a proud graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, Class of 1974. Shortly after graduation, he...
Charles R. Seaborg
January 4, 2026
Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at his home in New Lenox.
Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Seaborg (Budinger), children, Lori (Jack) Zea, Chip (fiancé Chrissy Gedmin) Seaborg, Susan Seaborg, Stacy (Sean) Henson, grandchildren, Jeffrey Yates, Shannon Yates, Cassidy Seaborg, Kyell Seaborg, Alexa Panici, Lacy Panici, Rocco Panici, great grandchildren, Bentley Yates,...
Marlene Ann Sturdy
January 3, 2026
Marlene Ann Sturdy (Scaccia), born on April 13, 1948, passed away on January 3, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Marlene's life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to her family and faith.
Marlene earned an Associate's Degree in Education from Joliet Junior College. She dedicated a significant portion of her professional life serving as a...
Donna Rae Murphy
January 3, 2026
Donna Rae Murphy (née Barlow), age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in New Lenox on Saturday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Donna was born on October 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Donald C. and Elrieda (née Genens) Barlow. A proud lifelong resident of New Lenox, she graduated from Lincoln-Way High School in...
Terrence M. Bopp
January 3, 2026
Age 85, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Terry is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Caryl Bopp (Waltman), children, Henry (Audrey) Bopp, Angela White, Kristin Duffy, Brian (Rebecca) Duffy, daughter in-law, Joy Bopp, sibling, Sean (Judy) Bopp, grandchildren, Amanda Bopp, Ashley Bopp, Gary Coglianese, Justin McKenna, Madelyn Duffy, Delaney...
Ronald J. Lynn
January 1, 2026
Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, January 1st, 2026.
Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Lynn (DeBella), daughter, Gina (Michael) Carens and granddaughter Gabriella Carens.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel & Virginia Lynn (Patricki).
Ronald was a United States Army Veteran an avid fisherman and animal lover.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...
Thomas Lee McAvoy
January 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we, the McAvoy Family, have to let you all know that Thomas McAvoy, beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away this morning. Words cannot describe the loss that we feel nor the loss all of you who knew him even in the briefest of moments are feeling now. He is and was an...
Susan K. Clausing
December 29, 2025
Susan Kay Clausing (née Graham), age 79, of Beecher, Illinois, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 29, 2025.
Susan was born on August 21, 1946, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and grew up in Beecher, Illinois, a place she held dear throughout her life. She often fondly reminisced about her...
Janet M Ciscon
December 28, 2025
Ciscon, Janet M., (Klopatek) of Tinley Park, age 86, loving wife of the late Raymond M. Ciscon passed away on Dec. 28, 2025. Step-mother to Ray (Traci) Ciscon, Debra (late John) Larkin, Sandra (Joe) Gibbons, Sharon (Jack) Bohlmann. Grandmother of Cheryl (Matt) Cieplucha, Joe (Lisa) Gibbons, Stevi Sweeney, Kevin (Samantha) Sweeny; great-grandmother of: Olivia, Ava, Kylie, Kaylin, Payton, Hailey, Mackenzie,...
Betty L. Balzhiser
December 27, 2025
Betty Balzhiser (nee Meyer), 79, a devoted wife and mother, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born to Edwin and Edna (nee Juergens) Meyer, spent her childhood in Tinley Park, and, then, three years after graduating from Bremen Community High School, she and her beloved husband, John Balzhiser, began their own family there. They spent 29 years in...
Patricia K. Greenawalt
December 26, 2025
Patricia K. Greenawalt, age 81, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend to all, Patricia lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love.
She was the beloved wife of Paul E. Greenawalt, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Together they shared a...
David Frederick Jr.
December 26, 2025
David Frederick Jr.
Age 88, of Goreville, IL, formerly of South Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Dave was born in Chicago, IL to the late David Sr. and Eleanor (nee Kleist) Frederick.
Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Anderson) Frederick; loving father of David (Mary) Frederick, Donald (Beth) Frederick, Douglas (Jeannette) Frederick,...
William A. Langlands
December 22, 2025
Age 80, resident of Frankfort for 47 years, passed away Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at Brookdale of Orland in Orland Park.
William is survived by his loving family, wife, Harriet Langlands (Jach), children, Lisa (Gary) Geever, David (Keri) Langlands, Ryan (Julianne) Langlands, grandchildren, Lily, Tess, Ethan, Molly, Lucas, Julia and sister Barbara (Joe) Horwitz.
William was preceded in death by his parents,...
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