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Elaine Frances Malito
Mar 16, 2018
Elaine Frances Malito nee Gilmore, 92 of Tinley Park, formerly Matteson passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2018. She is survived by her loving family, children: Susan (Robert) Janecek, Robert (Barbara) Malito, Michael (Linda) Malito, Diane (David) Winkler, ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Malito in 2011, after 67...
Daniel W. Wilson
Mar 16, 2018
DANIEL W. WILSON Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, March 16th, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Rhonda Wilson (DeForest), sons, Adam Wilson, Alex Wilson, siblings, Cheryl Wilson, Janine Wilson, William (Diane) Wilson, Joyce (Ray) Mustion, Tim Wilson, grandson, Cohen James Wilson and several nieces and nephews. Daniel...
Leona M. Freitag
Mar 14, 2018
Leona Freitag age 97, of Olympia Fields formerly of Hazel Crest and Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018; Beloved wife of late Charles Fletcher and late Ralph Freitag; Loving mother of Chuck (Janice) Fletcher; beloved step mother of William (Gayle) Freitag and Beth Maduray, dearest grandmother of Scott Fletcher and Julie (T.R.) Bell, Matthew (Karen) Maduray, Trisha (Scott)...
Leif S. Skrodal
Mar 13, 2018
Leif Sigurd Skrodal, 94, of Mokena formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Loving husband of Gudrun (Malmer); beloved father of Arne (Sue) Skrodal, Robert (Marisa) Skrodal and Linda (James) Bluhm; cherished grandfather of Danielle, Erika, Ian, Emma, Haakon, Hanna and Jack; dearest great grandfather of Claire and Emily; dear brother of the late Einar Skrodal, JoRgen...
Alice A. Cramer
Mar 12, 2018
Alice A. Cramer Resident of Orland Park, formerly of Lockport, passed away on March 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Cramer; loving mother of Tracy Pierce, James (Krys) Pierce, and the late Scott (Diane) Pierce; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Ashley, and James Pierce; dear sister of Mike Cahill and Kim (Lynn) Cahill. She was preceded in...
Milton George
Mar 12, 2018
MILTON GEORGE Age 89 of Mokena, IL, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital on March 12, 2018. Born December 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Michael George, first wife Nancy Louise (nee Pfeiffer), and daughter Judith. Milton attended Northern Illinois State Teacher's College for his B.S. in education, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb...
Frank Burke
Mar 9, 2018
Frank Burke, 87, of Mokena, formerly of Dolton and Park Forest, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Loving husband of Dr. Mary Burke (Hull); beloved father of Anita (James) Mason, Catherine Burke and Brendan Burke; dearest brother of Late Teresa (late Denis) Beeforth, Mary (Bill) Ryan, Nancy (Tom) Henry, late Veronica Mattera, Bernadette (late Desmond) Lynch, late Joseph (late...
Richard A. Anderson
Mar 8, 2018
Richard A. Anderson, age 66, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Loving husband of Margot Anderson (Kordewick); beloved father of Amy (Tim) Grigoletti; cherished grandfather of Ani and Noah Grigoletti; dearest son of the late George and Violet (Aschbrenner) Anderson. No Funeral Services. Memorial donations in Richard's name to The American...
James T. Hunt
Mar 7, 2018
James T. Hunt, 71, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Loving husband of Sharon Hunt (Kilburg); beloved father of Kristie (Steve) McKinney and James B. (Erin) Hunt; dearest brother of Dean (Cristel) Hunt, Richie (Stephanie) Hunt, Kathy (Tim) Taylor, late Chuck Hunt and the late Cecil Hunt; cherished grandfather of Mike, Thomas, Justin and Katie McKinney and...
Dawn Carol Sanchez - Mclaughlin
Mar 4, 2018
Dawn Carol Sanchez McLaughlin, 47, passed away on Sunday, March 4th at her home in Frankfort, Illinois. She was born on December 21st, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Victor Sanchez and Lenore Nealy. Dawn was preceded in death by her little brother, Adam Sanchez. After completing her undergrad in nursing at Prairie State University, Dawn became a Registered Nurse, where...
Mrs. Catherine B. Coffelt
Mar 2, 2018
Catherine B. Coffelt Age 77, passed away on March 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Bobby W. Coffelt; loving mother of Mary Coffelt, Robert Coffelt, Michael Coffelt, and Debby (Andy) Hippleheuser; cherished grandmother of Cristofer (Gig) Hippleheuser, the late Adam Hippleheuser, late Nicholas Hippleheuser, Ryan Coffelt, and Brandon Coffelt; and cherished great-grandmother of Shane an d Nathan Hippleheuser; dear sister of...
Barbara L. Coleman
Mar 2, 2018
Barbara L. Coleman (nee Thompson) 78, of Elkhorn, WI formerly of Galena, IL passed away on Friday, March 3, 2018, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Barb was born in Elgin, IL to the late Edward and Virginia (nee Richards) Thompson. Loving mother of Randolph Plote, Beth Paulsen, Pamela Plote, and Debra Brooks; cherished grandmother...
Susan L. Clark
Feb 27, 2018
Susan Linn Clark, 49, of New Lenox, IL passed Tuesday February 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 19,1969 in Blue Island, IL, the beloved daughter of David and Jackie Heitman. Susan graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of 1987. On March 27, 2004 she was united in marriage to Timothy Clark...
Dorothy M. Bialek
Feb 25, 2018
DOROTHY M. BIALEK (BLANDA) Age 82, of Mokena, passed away, Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at her home in Mokena. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Barbara Bialek, David (Sue) Bialek, sister, Pat Montes, sisters-in-laws, Lydia Blanda, Gerry Blanda and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Sally Blanda (Dziencielewski), husband, Joseph...
Mr. James Amos Petty
Feb 22, 2018
James Amos Petty Age 85, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Ima Lee Petty (Stooksbury); loving father of Lisa Petty, Cindy Slick; and Sherry Linsner; dear brother of Barbara Miller and Sarah Yard. Cremation rites entrusted to Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, IL. Info www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.
Carl L. "Slip" Johnson, Jr.
Feb 22, 2018
Johnson, Carl L., Jr. Carl L. "Slip" Johnson, born 12-31-1923, died 02-22-2018 at age 94. He always referred to his birthday as 123123. Carl was born in Lemont, IL to the late Carl L. Johnson, Sr. and Edna, nee, Johnson. Preceding him in death was his wife, Betty Johnson, nee Vrshek. They were married for 57 years. Also preceding him...
Norma Louise Garza
Feb 21, 2018
Norma Louise Garza (nee Matt) 40-year resident of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home. Norma was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Louis and Norma Jean (nee Redman) Matt. She graduated Pullman School in 1949 and Fenger H.S. in 1953. She married Robert Anthony Garza on September 3, 1955. She is survived by her...
Mrs. Marlen Bollman
Feb 18, 2018
Marlen Bollman (Zeimetz), Age 85, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert Bollman; loving mother of Sheri (William) Arendt and Jeffrey (Beverly) Bollman; cherished grandmother of Jack and Jason Arendt, and Grant and Bryce Bollman. Marlen was preceded in death by her parents William and Ivy Zeimetz (Parker). Marlen was...
Herbert W. Gieseler
Feb 18, 2018
HERBERT W. GIESELER Age 88, of Crete, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Herbert is survived by his loving family, wife, Norma Gieseler (Reiners), children, Leslie Gieseler, Brian (Beth) Gieseler, grandchildren, Brianna Gieseler, Brittany Gieseler, siblings, Wilbert Gieseler, Wilma Reiners and several nieces and nephews. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jack Jensen
Feb 18, 2018
Jacob (Jack) Jensen was born on June 13, 1933 in Chicago, the son of Axel and Margaret Jensen. He passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his new home in Algonquin with family by his side. He bravely fought prostate cancer, beating it for over 20 years. Jack lived in Chicago or on his aunt's farm in Minnesota until...
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