Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Naomi L. Weitendorf

Naomi L. Weitendorf

March 29, 2018

NAOMI L. WEITENDORF (LINDHOUT) Age 94 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. Naomi is survived by her loving family, children, David Weitendorf, Adrienne (Brian) Laraway, sister, Barbara Paape, grandchildren, Rachel (Andy) Minnicks, Matthew Laraway, great grandson, Oliver Minnicks and many nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents,...

Kenneth R. Connor

Kenneth R. Connor

March 28, 2018

Connor, Kenneth R., 76, of Mokena, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away March 28, 2018 after a 12-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 51 years, Linda Connor nee LaClare; children: Kevin (Vanessa) Connor of Brookfield, Linda (Michael) Bolden of Mokena, Suzanne (David) Delrose of New Lenox; grandchildren: Logan, Brayden Connor, Bryant, Anthony, Brianne Bolden,...

Dr. Adam J. Kielbasa

Dr. Adam J. Kielbasa

March 26, 2018

Dr. Adam Joseph Kielbasa 31, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by family. Adam was born in Chicago to Jack T. and Anne (Kulla) Kielbasa. Devoted husband of Lauren (nee Ojermark); loving son of Jack and Anne Kielbasa; cherished brother of Jack (Karen) Kielbasa, Ben (Sarah) Kielbasa, and Sarah (Bob) Pine; dear son-in-law of...

Stephen D. Pachmayer

Stephen D. Pachmayer

March 26, 2018

STEPHEN D. PACHMAYER Age 86 of Mokena, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Stephen is survived by his loving family, wife, Joann Pachmayer (Schilling), children, Stephen (Carolyn) Pachmayer Jr., Terry (Charles) Boehlke, Robert (Jane) Pachmayer, John (Maryann) Pachmayer, siblings, Frank (Connie) Pachmayer, Elizabeth (Mike) Davis, brother-in-law, Nick (Beth) Schilling, grandchildren, Ryan Pachmayer,...

Phyllis A. Maher

Phyllis A. Maher

March 24, 2018

Phyllis A. Maher (nee Pignato), age 80, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Donald Maher; beloved mother of Patricia Maher, late Kimberly Maher and Kelly Maher; dearest daughter of the late Sebastian Pignato and the late Patricia (late Eddie)...

Caleb James Neff

Caleb James Neff

March 24, 2018

Caleb James Neff Age 18 months, Joliet, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved son of James and Claudia Neff (Lauciello); loving brother of Elena Neff; cherished grandson of Claudio and Debbie Lauciello and David A. Neff Sr. and Patricia Neff and great-grandson of Milena Lauciello; treasured nephew of Michelle (Nelson) Rodriguez, Andrea (Jason) Brashler, Katina (Steve) Mitchell, Margaret...

Marjorie Weicker

Marjorie Weicker

March 24, 2018

Weicker, Marjorie Weicker, Marjorie, 94, of Park Forest, passed away March 24, 2018 at Brookdale in Olympia Fields. She is survived by Sons: James "Jay", Jr. (Bonnie) of Homewood, Robert (Martha) of Park Forest, David of Itasca; grandchildren: Erin (Patrick) Dwyer, Samantha, Sarah, Rachel, David "D.J.", Jr., Patrick Weicker; great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Kaelyn, Gideon, and Michala. Preceded in death by daughter,...

Jacqueline Marie Fiorillo

Jacqueline Marie Fiorillo

March 23, 2018

Jacqueline Marie Fiorillo (Foster) 68, late of Plainfield formerly of Streamwood, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in Ironwood Michigan to the late Woodrow and Marjorie (Wieland) Foster, she lived in Streamwood for 35 years before moving to Plainfield . Beloved wife of the late Richard; Loving mother of, Jim (Kathie) Fiorillo and Amy (Jim) Sansone; Cherished Nana of,...

Mrs. Barbara E. Sansone

Mrs. Barbara E. Sansone

March 23, 2018

Barbara Ellen McCaw Sansone Barbara Ellen McCaw Sansone passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on March 23, 2018 at her home in Tinley Park, IL. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Leo Sansone; her children Mike (Amy) Sansone, Susie (Jim) Hamilton, Mark (Jen) Sansone and Margie (Bill) Janes; her brothers Gilbert (Randy) McCaw, Bill...

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Caneva

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Caneva

March 23, 2018

Phyllis Ann Caneva Phyllis Ann Caneva (Winkler) Age 82, life- long resident of Lockport, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 from complications of liver cancer. She is survived by beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. Reno Caneva; children Renee (Tom) Dickey, Dr. Daryl (Ana) Caneva, Dr. Duane (Christine) Caneva, and Adrienne (Gene) Trent. Phyllis loved and adored her 13 grandchildren...

Francis R. Betz

Francis R. Betz

March 22, 2018

Francis R. Betz 67, of Flossmoor, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Franciscan St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL. Francis was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Delma (nee Porter) Betz. Francis is survived by his sisters, Violet Mesch, and Debbie Betz; nieces, Dawn (Kevin) Schultz, Diana (Scott) Kunz, and nephew, Frank (Lisa) Harlan; other nieces, and...

Juanita King

Juanita King

March 22, 2018

Juanita King Age 85, of Mokena formerly of Markham, passed away, Thursday, March 22th, 2018. She is survived by her loving family; children Sharon King and Jody (Cindy); siblings Marvin (Florence) Knopp, Kenneth (Dale) Knopp and Larry (Jennifer) Knopp; grandchildren Kyle (Amy) King, Shawn (Annette) King, Nathaniel (Crystal) King and Anna Hansen; great grandchildren Kayla, Amber, Gabriel, Peyton, Morgan, Brooklyn,...

Francis C. Edelen

Francis C. Edelen

March 21, 2018

FRANCIS C. EDELEN Age 21, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 21th, 2018 in Champaign County. Francis is survived by his loving family, legal guardians, Debbie (Tim) Kratovil, biological parents, Michael Edelen and Kimberly Wood, grandparents, John & Amy Wood, Frank Edelen, Marilyn Edelen, siblings, Michael (Shay) Edelen, Danielle (Timothy) Guel, Stephen Wood, Kirby Edelen, Jacob Kratovil, William Hults,...

Stephen Araujo

Stephen Araujo

March 20, 2018

Stephen Edward Araujo Age 27, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Stephen was the awesomest son of Stacie (Kamien) & David Woods, beloved Dada to Rylan Blaze, happy-go-lucky brother to Sammy (Miguel) Rojas, David Andrew, and Mikey. Funniest uncle of Andrew, Bella, MJ, and Jaylanie. Stephen is also survived by his father David, fond grandson of the late...

Garnet S. Sekula

Garnet S. Sekula

March 19, 2018

Garnet S. Sekula (Rutz) Age 85, of Matteson, formerly of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Ernest R. Sekula; loving mother of Pat (Chris) Sekula, Michael (Amy) Sekula, and Sandra (Thomas) Murphy; cherished grandmother of Adam Sekula, Patrick Sekula, Matthew Murphy, and Amanda Murphy; dear sister of Doris (Norman) Arnell and...

Nora V. Johnson

Nora V. Johnson

March 19, 2018

NORA V. JOHNSON (BONK) Age 102, of Monee, passed away on Monday, March 19th, 2018 at her home in Monee. Nora is survived by her loving family, daughter, Noreen (Ralph) Soto, grandson, David (Jackie) Soto, great grandchildren, Ralphie (Ingrid) Soto, Ciara Soto, great great grandson Austin Soto and numerous nieces and nephews. Nora was preceded in death by her parents,...

Anne M. Butkus

Anne M. Butkus

March 16, 2018

ANNE M. BUTKUS (McCUE) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, March 16th, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Anne is survived by her loving family, sons, David (Margaret) Butkus, Jr., Michael (Patricia) Butkus, John (Cheryl) Butkus, Thomas Butkus, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, siblings, Dorothy (James) Callahan, Ruth (George) Skuturna, Colleen Lacey and Kathleen...

Elaine Frances Malito

Elaine Frances Malito

March 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

Daniel W. Wilson

March 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

Leona M. Freitag

March 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)...