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Leornard J. Truchan
April 15, 2018
Leonard J. Truchan Age 70, of Mokena formerly of Chicago and Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Loving husband of Pamela Truchan (Paukstis); beloved brother of the late John Truchan; dearest brother-in-law of Pat (Dennis) Caswick; cherished uncle of Robby, Leeann, Alisa, late John, Jason (Alison) Caswick and Jeff (Kandace) Caswick; proud great uncle of Aleksandra, Harper and...
Vincent W. Krippel
April 14, 2018
Vincent William Krippel 99, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Joliet Area Hospice Home. Vincent was born in Emington, IL to the late William C. and Catherine (nee Turner) Krippel. Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie (nee Miller), loving father of Robert (Paula), Kathy (Jim) Yunker, Dr. Gregory (Lynn), and William (Marla); cherished grandfather of...
Julia F. Hernandez
April 14, 2018
Hernandez, Julia F. Julia F. Hernandez, 87 of South Chicago Heights, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2018. Loving mother of Gregoria Hernandez of Park Forest, Peter Hernandez (late 1995), Robert (Dawn) Hernandez of Crete, Dionicio Hernandez, Jr. of South Chicago Heights; grandmother of: Mario (Sara) Hernandez, Chelsea (Jason) Downs, Angelos, Selena and Aaron Hernandez; Great-grandmother of Owen and Leland...
George C. Hellmann, Jr.
April 12, 2018
Age 95, a resident of Orland Park, IL. passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mary Hellmann (Fimek); loving father of Lynn Flynn, Kathy (Jeffery) Schwartz, and Beverly Conterio; dear brother of Marian (late Joseph) Panny; cherished grandfather of Kristin, Becky, Julie, Joel, Katie, Mark, and Timmy; and great-grandfather of Maddy and Brody. George was...
Joann Painter
April 12, 2018
Joann Painter 82, of Joliet, formerly of Melrose Park and Chicago, was born into eternal life on Thursday, April 12, 2018, Loving mother of Scott (Margaret) Painter, Sr., Frances (Tim) Ward and the late Patricia Painter; beloved grandmother of Scott (Debora) Painter, Jr. and Dawn (Joe) Alesi, cherished great grandmother of Justin, Madalyn and Matthew Painter and Chloe and Olivia...
Emily Gawlik
April 11, 2018
Emily Tobiasz LaRoche Gawlik, age 94, died on April 11, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. From her birth in Chicago on November 16, 1923 to her death on Wednesday, she entertained people around her with humor and stories of her large family. On November 4, 1944, she married "Sonny" LaRoche in Chicago. The young couple spent many years in Chicago,...
Barbara K. Mcguire
April 11, 2018
BARBARA K. MCGUIRE (BORCHARDT) Age 73 of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Barbara is survived by her loving family, husband, Jim McGuire, son, Brant Atkinson, sister, Carol Misischia, grandchildren, Katelyn Stack, Ryan Landeweer and Alexis Landeweer. Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Kara Landeweer. Barbara was a member...
Vincent J. Alfano
April 10, 2018
VINCENT J. ALFANO Born into eternity on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago. Vinny is survived by his loving family, parents, Jay Alfano & Joy Throgmorton, siblings, Giovanni Alfano, Gabi Alfano, Gionna Alfano, Gia Alfano, Kinley Throgmorton, grandparents, Joyce Brewers, Josephine Alfano and several aunts, uncle and cousins. Vinny was preceded in death...
Dorothy C. Michalowski
April 7, 2018
Dorothy C. Michalowski Age 95, a resident of Mokena, IL passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Loving mother of Janice (Jim), Mary, and Stephen (Dale); cherished grandmother of Dawn, Tracy (Tom), Dana (Vinnie), Mark, Meghan, Ryan (Michelle), Mike, and Scott (Angela) and great-grandmother of 12. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Michalowski and daughter Marcia. Dorothy...
Marissa L. Alvarado
April 7, 2018
MARISSA L. ALVARADO Age 19 of Rockford, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at her home in Rockford. Marissa is survived by her loving family, parents, Linda Alvarado (Edwards), Abel (Tiwana) Alvarado, grandmother, Laura Dawn Edwards (Marco), siblings, Nicholas (fiancée Mariah Castillo) Alvarado, Christina Alvarado, Benjamin Alvarado, aunts, Cindy (Barry) Underwood, Ruth (Dennis) Shutty and...
Larry Gordon Crabb, Sr.
April 6, 2018
Larry Gordon Crabb Sr. Age 69, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Loving father of Todd (Amanda) Crabb, Amanda (Larry) Bishop, and Larry Jr. (Jackie) Crabb; cherished grandfather of James Crabb, Joey Vallone, Alania Vallone, Julian Crabb, Shelby Crabb, Abigail, Alex, and Destiny Benton; dear brother of Glenda (David) Peebles, Vicki (Carl) Drougmueller, and...
Sharon L Simnick
April 5, 2018
Sharon L. Simnick 77, of Long Beach, MS, formerly of Lockport and Dolton, died April 5, 2018, She is survived by her loving family; husband William "Bill" Simnick Sr.; children Linda Simnick and Dennis (Judi) Simnick; grandchildren Robert Bick, Jeremy Bick, Jaime Bick-Freeman, Cody Hermosillo, Hailey Hermosillo, Paizley Hermosillo, John McBurnie, Rachelle Simnick-Sherman, Nicholas Simnick, Heather Simnick, and Emily Simnick;...
Patricia Ann Beard
April 4, 2018
Patricia Ann Beard Age 76, of Frankfort, formerly of Mountain Home AR, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband of 57 years Jim Beard; daughter Debra (Kurt) Berg; grandchildren Breanna (Nicholas) Eno, Kaylin Berg and Erika Berg; sister-in-law Barbara (Calvin) Howlett. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Hess and...
Robert E Dodaro
April 3, 2018
Robert E. Dodaro age 92. Longtime Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago's Roseland and Kensington neighborhoods/St. Anthony Parish. Retired after over 30 years of service as a Salesman for the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Graduate of Fenger High School – Class of 1943. U.S. Navy Veteran/WWII. Husband for 69 years of Lorraine nee Galloy. Father of Robert (Maureen), Thomas (Karen Jo),...
John E. Brynda
April 2, 2018
John E. Brynda Age 84 years, of New Lenox Illinois died April 2, 2018, born September 24, 1933, in Chicago. He was the son of John and Irene, married to Mary Ann (Pat) in Chicago May 20, 1961, for 56 years. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Co., for 41 years. He was in the U. S. Military May...
Beverly I. Hartman
April 1, 2018
Beverly I. Hartman Age 76, a resident of Crete, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Beloved wife of James Hartman; loving mother of Nancy (Timothy) Cunningham and David (Kelly) Hartman; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Kyle, and Noah; dear sister of Susan (Paul) Engels, Kathe (late Timothy) Early, and Theodore (Patti) Byrne. She was preceded in...
Karen J. Javorski
April 1, 2018
KAREN J. JAVORSKI (JANICKI) Age 52, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at Macneal Hospital in Berwyn. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Scott Javorski, sons, Scott Javorski, Ryan Javorski, Frank Javorski, parents, David Janicki, Beverly Janicki, siblings, Kathy (Jim) Dawson, Kim (Darryl) Nybert, Kelly (Javier) Mendez and several nieces and nephews. Karen was a...
Kathleen T. Trenda
March 31, 2018
Kathleen Trenda (Boyle) Age 66, a resident of Dowagiac, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Thomas K. Trenda; loving mother of Pamela (Brian) Bettenhausen, Julie (Kevin) Mensching, and Thomas Trenda; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Allie, Robert, Joshua and Maximus; dear sister of Frank Boyle, June Boyle, Joyce Hamer, Pat Boyle, Edward Boyle,...
Mrs. Roseann Churchill
March 31, 2018
Roseann Churchill (nee Vanthournout), Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2018. Born December 12, 1951, in St. Charles, Roseann grew up as the youngest child of Albert and Martha Vanthournout (DePoortre). She graduated from Copley School of Nursing in 1972 and continued into a career in nursing that she loved and practiced throughout...
Matthew D. Pens
March 31, 2018
Matthew D. Pens Age 22, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2018. Beloved son of Lynette Lanham and David Pens; loving brother of David (Ashlee) Parsons, Daniel (Brittany) Parsons, and Christine (James) Wieder; cherished uncle of Logan Wieder, Mason Wieder, Cameron Parson, and McKenna Parsons. Matt was avid collector of comic books. Per Matthew's mother's wishes a visitation will be held...
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