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Pearl G. Bihl
Aug 25, 2023
PEARL G. BIHL
Age 85, formerly of Harvey and South Holland, passed away on Friday, August 25th, 2023 at the Cottages of New Lenox.
Pearl is survived by her loving family, children, Laura (Robert) Pomes, Debra (Michael) Krygier, Robert (Pamela) Thompson Jr., grandchildren, Joshua, Alysa, Dana, Dillon, Casey, Carly, Elana and Luke.
Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, John & Rose...
Kathleen L. Villette
Aug 25, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Louise Villette, 78, passed away on August 25th, 2023. Kathy was born on January 6th, 1945, to Mary Lou (Dolliff) and Leland (Jack) McGrew.
She graduated from Austin High School in 1963 and Rockford College in 1967. She taught Kindergarten at Roosevelt and Kennedy Elementary in Minnesota from 1967-1976. After being a stay-at-home mom, she became the librarian for...
John F. Rocco
Aug 24, 2023
JOHN F. ROCCO
Age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at his home in Mokena.
John is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Rocco (Martello), siblings, Lenore Rocco, Marianne Gentile, Patricia Buckley, sister in-law, Diane (John) Konrath and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Fiore & Alice Rocco (Hathaway), brother, Sam (Marie) Rocco, brother...
Methodius "Mick" Pavnica Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Methodius R. Pavnica Jr. 72, of Frankfort Illinois was born in Joliet to the late Methodius Sr. and Theresa Pavnica, and passed away on August 22, 2023. Beloved fiancé of Darcie Harnett; loving father of Christopher (Kristen) Pavnica, Andrew and Stephen Pavnica, and Nathan and Caden Harnett; proud "grandpa darcie" of Jacob Pavnica; dear brother of Nancy (late Wayne) Deross,...
Katelyn D. Schmidt (Alexa)
Aug 21, 2023
Katelyn Diane Schmidt (36) of Austin, TX formerly of Frankfort, IL went to our Lord and Savior unexpectedly August 21, 2023. Katie is survived by her wife Melissa Wells and her stepson Makay Wells. She will be deeply missed by her loving parents Peggy (Shinnick) and Ken Alexa, her brothers Kenny and Connor and sister Maggie.
She is survived by her...
William P. Chen
Aug 19, 2023
William P. Chen, age 37, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
William is survived by his beloved parents Paul and Kimberly (née Giblin) Chen, Son Archer, fiancé Kristy Ledvina, and stepdaughter Alexis Aguirre; sister Lyndsey (Adam) Thompson; niece Alexis Thompson; and Gavin Thompson; his paternal grandparents; and numerous Aunts and Uncles.
He is preceded in...
Caryl A. Lemke
Aug 18, 2023
Caryl A. Lemke, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.
Caryl is survived by her beloved husband, Bud Lemke; children, Mark (Patti Jo) Lemke, Pamela (Grant) Fuchs, Heather Trost, and Scott (Lauren) Lemke; grandchildren, Karin Lemke, Josslyn McKenna, Kate (Timothy) Reeves, Grant (McKenzie) Fuchs, Kimberly Lemke, Royce (Maura) Fuchs, Bryce Pitcairn, Trey Fuchs, Trent...
Billie Jo Rose
Aug 17, 2023
Billie Jo Rose (nee Komperda)
Age 40 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Billie Jo was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Frank and Pat (nee Knasiak) Komperda. Beloved wife of Alex Rose; loving mommy of June Jo Rose; dear daughter of Frank and Pat Komperda; cherished...
Michael E. Athey
Aug 17, 2023
MICHAEL E. ATHEY
Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Joyce “Dixie” Athey (Mech), children, Michael (Jamie) Athey, Rebecca (Dan) Johnson, grandchildren, Jayden Athey, Ella Athey, Cole Athey, Dylan Johnson, Harper Johnson and Brody Johnson.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar...
Lonnie R. Austin
Aug 16, 2023
LONNIE AUSTIN
Lonnie Ray Austin, 85, passed from this life into heaven on Wednesday, August 16. He is survived by the love of his life Elizabeth (Mylenki) whom he married 64 years ago on August 22, 1959, and his children: daughter Lynda (Sam) Roller, son Paul (Susan Kirk) Austin, daughter Joy (Blair) Vander Vennen, and son Matt (Amy Mathias) Austin, and...
Jacqueline D Adcock
Aug 16, 2023
Jacqueline D. Adcock (nee Ligue) 74, of Crest Hill passed away August 16, 2023. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Margaret (Wallis) Ligue. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Thomas John Adcock. Loving mother to her sons Thomas William Adcock (Sherry) and Brian Adcock (Jennifer). Beloved Nana to her 3 grandkids Madison,...
Braiden Mykal Hodges-Rivera
Aug 15, 2023
Braiden Mykal Hodges-Rivera was born June 15, 2023 to Emily Rivera and Jaden Hodges and passed away August 15, 2023. Cherished grandson of Keli (Kevin) Hodges, Lauren (Mark) Yurcisin, Augie (Erica) Rivera, and Willie Moore; great grandson of Robert and Cindy Manley, Karen (Mike) Barton, Larry Yoakum, the late Dennis Cribari, the late Rose (late Jesse) Lozano, fond nephew of...
Altha Manns
Aug 13, 2023
Altha Manns, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Altha is survived by her beloved children, Daniel (Candace) Manns, and Patti Manns; grandchildren, Robert and Michael Manns; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Logan, and Camden Manns; siblings, Doris, Bruce and Floris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Manns;...
Sue A. Steeves
Aug 13, 2023
SUE A. STEEVES
(UNGER)
Age 88, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
Sue is survived by her loving family, children, Guy (Susie) Steeves, Shelly (Joseph) Clayton, Cara (Tony) Baffo, Doug (Alicia) Steeves, brother, Tom (Karen) Unger and 11 grandchildren.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Steeves.
Sue was a member of Peace Community...
Richard J. Thill
Aug 13, 2023
Richard J. Thill
Age 73 of South Holland, passed away at his home after a long illness, on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Rich was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Ruth (nee Chapman) Thill. Beloved husband of Suzie (nee Rykiel) Thill; loving father of Jeffrey Thill and Adam Thill; dear brother of Charles (Linda) Farwell and Knight (Nancy)...
Thomas J. Beckstrom
Aug 12, 2023
Thomas J. Beckstrom
Age 67 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Country Club Hills, IL passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Heartis of Orland Park, IL surrounded by family. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Howard J. and Margaret E. (nee McNamara) Beckstrom. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Piecuch) Beckstrom; loving father of Angela (John) Groenewold and Jon...
Theresa L. Kukosh
Aug 12, 2023
Theresa L. Kukosh, 88, of Park Forest, entered into God’s kingdom on August 12, 2023. She was born September 18, 1934, to Marie and Nathaniel Whynott.
Theresa, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was predeceased by her late husband, Ronald L. Kukosh and survived by her daughter, Christine (George) Graniczny; son, Ronald (Bev) Kukosh; daughter, Sharon...
Sonny Pascarella
Aug 12, 2023
SONNY PASCARELLA
Age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Sonny is survived by his loving family, wife, Debbie Pascarella (Kulak), children, Allyson (Simon Litkowiec) Pascarella, Michael Pascarella, siblings, Mark (Debbie) Pascarella, Tracy (Juan) Bocanegra and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Joan Pascarella (Hamann).
Sonny retired from Nicor...
Philip M. Bauer
Aug 9, 2023
Philip M. Bauer
Age 70 of Elwood, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 09, 2023. Phil was born in Dixon, IL to the late Roger and Mary Margaret (nee Morrissey) Bauer. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Garrett) Bauer of 49 years; loving father of Eric (Heather) Bauer, Kyle (Jennifer) Bauer, and Laura (Justin) Walsh; cherished Papa of Rylee...
Robert P. Anderson
Aug 9, 2023
Robert P. Anderson
Age 58 of New Lenox passed away August 9, 2023, at home, after a courageous, yearlong battle with Glioblastoma. Bob was born in East Hazel Crest, IL to the late William and Kathleen (nee Grzan) Anderson. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Slomski) Anderson; loving father of Alyssa Anderson and stepfather of John Singleton Jr.; dear brother of Kathleen...
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