Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Douglas F. Waldvogel

Douglas F. Waldvogel

June 20, 2018

DOUGLAS F. WALDVOGEL Age 76, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Douglas is survived by his loving family,wife, Janice Waldvogel (Robertson), children, Daniel (Donna) Waldvogel, Scott (Connie) Waldvogel, Christopher (Reveca) Waldvogel, brother, Frank James Waldvogel, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, Godson and nephew Gunnar Waldvogel. Douglas was preceded in death by...

Robert B.  Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

June 19, 2018

Robert B. Sherman Age 93, of Bolingbrook, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Sherman (Kunze). Robert was World War II Army Veteran, a Service Manager for AMC Theaters, and member of First Congregational Church in Lockport. A Committal Service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:30...

Joseph M. Sajdak

Joseph M. Sajdak

June 18, 2018

Joseph M. Sajdak 77, of Saugatuck, MI passed away Monday, June 18, 2018, at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Marie (nee Malolepszy) Sajdak. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Abramovske); loving father of Barbara (Terry) Morrow, Michael (Rochelle) Sajdak, and Patricia (Terrance) Vaisvilas; cherished Grandfather (Papa) of Ashley (Jason)...

John Kendrick

John Kendrick

June 18, 2018

JOHN KENDRICK Age 57 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly Monday, June 18th 2018 at St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Kendrick (Zellmer), siblings, Bruce (Mary Kay) Kendrick, Kenneth (Carrie) Kendrick, Patricia (Darl) Vandevender, Karen (Joe) Ortagara, several cousins and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...

Delia G. Perez

Delia G. Perez

June 17, 2018

Delia G. Perez, 77, of Steger, went home to the Lord on June 17, 2018. Survived by her loving family: Husband Nestor Perez; children: Corina (Tom) Schelfo of Cedar Lake, IN, Daniel Perez of Chicago Heights, Norma (Joe) Nakvos of Chicago Heights, Michael (Julie) Perez of Shorewood, Jo Ann (Tom) Brannigan of Mokena; twelve grandchildren: Crystal, Danny, Danni Jochebed Perez;...

Anthony J. Kloska

Anthony J. Kloska

June 16, 2018

Anthony J. Kloska Age 90, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Beloved husband of Lottie (Krawczyk); loving father of Karol Mitcheff-Neybert and Kenneth (Shelley Szukalski) Kloska; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Carrie), Kory, Gabriel, Charlotte, Nathan (Lauren), and Noah; and great-grandfather of Jackie and Alex; dear brother of Mary Ann (late Joseph) Dimarca. He was preceded...

Mr. David Allan "Dave" Bauer

Mr. David Allan "Dave" Bauer

June 15, 2018

"Dave" Allan David Bauer 10-11-1932 Chicago Heights, IL 6-15-2018 Beecher, IL Bauer, "Dave" Allan David, 85, passed away June 15, 2018. He is survived by his loving family, children: Janis (Howard) Kiedaisch of Beecher, James Bauer of Veedersburg, IN, Elizabeth Bauer of Yorkville, IL, and Allen (Lisa) Bauer of, PA; grandchildren: Jason Kiedaisch and Traci (Joshua) Peterson, Jeffrie (Michelle) Bauer...

Robert F. Coit

Robert F. Coit

June 13, 2018

Robert F. Coit Age 75, a longtime resident of New Lenox, formerly of Canaryville, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Eileen (O'Malley) Coit; beloved father of Sheila (Edward) Rusen, Colleen (John) Herrera, late Bobby Coit, Maureen (Sean) Kelly, Brian Coit and Timothy Coit; dearest brother of the...

Bobbie (Buie) C. Jackson

Bobbie (Buie) C. Jackson

June 10, 2018

Age 78, of Joliet, formerly of Lockport, passed away Sunday, June 10th, 2018 at SalemVillage in Joliet. Bobbie is survived by her loving family, children, Anthony Jackson, Ronnie (Darbi) Jackson, Cindy Jackson, James Jackson, Owen (Shari) Clark Jr., Mary Jackson, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Bobbie was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Jackson, second husband, Owen...

Richard "Dick" Hannaway

Richard "Dick" Hannaway

June 6, 2018

Richard (Dick) Hannaway Age 77, a resident of Monee, IL passed away on June 6, 2018. He was the loving husband of 34 years to Janet Hannaway (Irlbacker); cherished father and father in law of his daughter Lori Lenis and her husband Pierre, father of Dennis, Michael and Sharon (Kevin) Wandle and grandfather of Kyle and Conner Wandle, adored brother...

Maria Trinida Guana

Maria Trinida Guana

June 6, 2018

Gauna, Maria Trinida, known as "Trink", 68, of Ford Heights, passed away in on June 6, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Sons: Alfredo Armando (Robin) Gauna, Duane Griffin (Irish) Gauna; Grandchildren: Shanelle Gauna, Katherine and Kapira Gauna, Alfredo Gauna, Duane Clark, Keenan Gauna, Kaylee Marie Gauna, Duane Irish Gauna, and Irish Anna Gauna. Sister of the late...

Rose M. Gandurski

Rose M. Gandurski

June 6, 2018

Rose M. Gandurski (Venezio) Age 94, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of New Lenox, Oak Lawn, and Chicago, IL. Passed away on June 6, 2018 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Frank Gandurski; loving mother of Joseph (Margaret) Gandurski, Raymond Gandurski, and Bridget (Michael) Adcock; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Jamie), Kelley, Kristin (Jason)...

Kenneth J. Stuglis

Kenneth J. Stuglis

June 3, 2018

Kenneth J. Stuglis Age 74, of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Pat Stuglis; loving father of Joseph (Michele) and James (Michelle) Stuglis; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Sarah (Fiancée Phil Lipschutz) , Michael, and Zachary Stuglis; dearest brother of Sylvia (late Morgan) O'Connell. Fond uncle of Christopher O'Connell, Lisa...

Brian James Sturtecky

Brian James Sturtecky

June 2, 2018

BRIAN JAMES STURTECKY Age 45, beloved husband, son, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his wife and family. Brian loved big and lived a full life. We are left with a "Brian sized hole in our hearts" and will miss him dearly. Although he lost his battle...

Martha Mae Hoffmann

Martha Mae Hoffmann

June 1, 2018

Martha Mae Hoffmann Martha "Murph" Hoffmann, spouse of long-time New Lenox physician Dieter Hoffmann, passed away in Lemont, Illinois on Friday, June 1st. Martha was born at Dallas Pike in Triadelphia, West Virginia to John Salem Strawn and Hazel Riggs Strawn where she grew up on a dairy farm with 10 siblings. She worked as a nurse at Wheeling Hospital...

David L. Hughes

David L. Hughes

May 29, 2018

David L. Hughes Age 66, a resident of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2018. David is survived by his sisters Nancy (Robert) Johnson of Lockport, IL and Vickie Lynn Hughes of Van Nuys, CA; nieces and nephews Mark (Anna), Michael (Heather), John (Ida), Karen, and Paul, and 6 great nieces and nephews, and 3 great-great nephews; also survived...

Judith M. Paul

Judith M. Paul

May 27, 2018

JUDITH M. PAUL (MUEHRING) Age 75 of Crete, passed away Sunday, May 27th 2018 at Beecher Manor in Beecher. Judie is survived by her loving family, daughter, Cathy (Brian) Myhre, son-in-law, James Woody, brother, Jerry (Pam) Muehring, brother-in-law, Charles Paul, sister-in-law, Joanne Paul, grandchildren, KC (fiancee Kaitlin Nash) Miller, Caitlin Woody, Ciara Myhre, Connor Myhre and several cousins, nieces &...

Christopher P. Wegner

Christopher P. Wegner

May 25, 2018

Christopher Wegner;U.S. Army Veteran: beloved husband of Pamela nee Dixon; loving father of Chris (Danielle), Scott (Mary Beth) and Adam (Kendra); cherished grandfather of Madison, Tyler, Kylie, Sadie, Nolan and Rylan; devoted son of the late Walter and Marie; dear brother of Patricia (Tim) Coffee, Tony (Ruth), Carmella (the late Al) Lewkow, Colette (Tom) Buehler and Marion (Martha); caring brother-in-law...

Jerry D. Maciejewski

Jerry D. Maciejewski

May 25, 2018

JERRY D. MACIEJEWSKI Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, May 25th, 2018 at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Jerry is survived by his loving family, wife, Dee Maciejewski (Kupiec), children, Jim (Juanita) Maciejewski, John (Andrea) Maciejewski, step-children, Doug (Diane) Panfil, Dan (Juliana) Panfil, Lynn (Chris) Disbrow, siblings, Ed (Del) Maciejewski, Bob (Fran) Maciejewski, Don Maciejewski, Joe (Sandy)...

Janet O'Leary

Janet O'Leary

May 23, 2018

Mary Janet O'Leary 80, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home in Mokena. Janet was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Marie (nee Leonard) Dreyer. Beloved wife of John O'Leary; loving mother of the late Michael O'Leary, Mary Kay (Lonnie) Springman, and John O'Leary; cherished grandmother of Margaret, Emily, Bryan, Jackson, and Daniel; dear sister of...