Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara M. Walters

Barbara M. Walters

January 23, 2018

Barbara M. Walters (nee Brandon) 78, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Barbara was born in Joliet to the late Howard and Margaret (nee Wason) Brandon. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Walters; loving mother of Rick (Jeanne) Walters, the late Daniel Jr. "Babe" Walters, and the late Dana (Mark)...

Kenneth W. Norton

Kenneth W. Norton

January 22, 2018

KENNETH W. NORTON Age 77, of Shorewood passed away Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at his home in Shorewood. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, children, Scott (Stacey) Norton, Michele Norton, Jennifer Norton, Jeff (Brenda) Norton, former wife, Jayne Norton (Terlep), step-children, John Persic III, Amanda Persic, Brittany Persic, siblings, Roseanne Wilson, Shirley Lindberg, grandchildren, Catie Norton, Jacob Norton, Tyler...

Mrs. Kathleen H. Martin

Mrs. Kathleen H. Martin

January 22, 2018

Kathy H. Martin (Davis) Age 54, a resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Beloved wife of John Martin; loving mother of twin boys, Bradley and Christopher Martin; cherished daughter of Lonny and Sylvia Davis (Kopczynski); treasured sister of Jackie (Anthony) Neri and their three children – Gina, Anthony and Olivia; brother Michael (Rose) Davis and their...

Lois L. Devos

Lois L. Devos

January 22, 2018

Lois DeVos (Wilkey) Age 91, a resident of Joliet, previously of Mountain home, AR., and Oak Forest, IL. passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Don DeVos for 62 years. Loving mother of Linda (Ken) Spuehler, Donna (late Bill) Rinker, and Lori (Tim) Barelli; cherished grandmother of Kim (Kurt) Hartman, Lisa Dietz, Brandon (Karen) Rinker,...

Nellie Mae Throw

Nellie Mae Throw

January 20, 2018

Nellie Mae Throw (nee Flavor) 91, formerly of Harvey and Matteson, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2018 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Nellie was born in Chicago to the late William and Lula (nee Cassidy) Flavor. Beloved wife of the late Otto Throw; loving mother of the late Edward Throw, Raymond (JoAnn) Throw, and Otto Throw; cherished grandmother of...

James L. Trudeau

James L. Trudeau

January 18, 2018

JAMES L. TRUDEAU Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away, Thursday, January 18th, 2018 at his home in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Bonnie Trudeau (Broom), daughter, Collette (James) Turnbull, brother, Bernard (Christine) Trudeau, granddaughter, Cara Trudeau, nieces and nephews, Dr. Kevin (Carolyn) Trudeau, Claudine (Michael) Arseneau and Kenneth Trudeau. James was preceded in death...

Kathryn E. White

Kathryn E. White

January 17, 2018

Kathryn E. White (Boyce) Age 92, born and raised in Homer Township, lifelong Lockport resident passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Glenn F. White; loving mother of Robert (Robin) White; cherished grandmother of Robert (Marcia) White and Christopher (Stefani) White; and great-grandmother of Graham and Declan White. She was preceded in death by her...

Roxanne S. Zdanek

Roxanne S. Zdanek

January 17, 2018

Roxanne S. Zdanek (Miller), age 63, of Frankfort formerly of Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Southwest Chicago and Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Loving wife of Thaddeus "Ted" Zdanek; beloved mother of Jody (Christine) Zdanek of North Aurora, IL, Scott (Rachael) Zdanek of Frankfort, IL, David (Andria) Zdanek...

Josephine Smith

Josephine Smith

January 16, 2018

Josephine Smith (nee Nicosia) 86, of Richton Park, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at her home. Josephine was born in Yorkville, OH to the late Sam and Angelina (nee Dolcimascola) Nicosia. Beloved wife of the late Wilburn "Lee" Smith; loving mother of the late Diane Forsyth, Janet Smith, Debbie Jobbe, Bob (Michelle) Smith, the late Mike Smith, Joyce (John)...

George C. Reichhardt

George C. Reichhardt

January 14, 2018

George C. Reichhardt 77, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, Glendale Heights. George was born in Joliet to the late Charles F. and Catherine M. (nee Briski) Reichhardt. Survived by his daughter Julie K. Reichhardt; a brother Donald J. (Barbara) Reichhardt and a sister Katherine Sheck; he was also survived by step-children, grandchildren, great...

James E. Murray,  Sr.

James E. Murray, Sr.

January 14, 2018

James E. Murray, Sr. Age 58, of Frankfort formerly of Worth, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, Loving husband Karen Cohs- Murray; beloved father of James "Jimmy" Murray, Jr.; dearest son of the late Albert and late Alice (Hartig) Murray; dear brother of Tom (Char) Murray, Allisan Konrath, Lyn (Ken) Koester and fond uncle of several nieces and nephews....

Shirley J. Miller

Shirley J. Miller

January 12, 2018

SHIRLEY J. MILLER Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, January 12th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Shirley is survived by her loving family, siblings, John (Sue) Miller, Margaret (Bob) Stewart, Laurence (Barbara) Miller, Dorothy Miller, Robert (Cynthia) Miller, James (Kathleen) Miller, Donald (Peggy) Miller and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Shirley was...

Frank J. Knowski

Frank J. Knowski

January 12, 2018

Frank J. Knowski Age 83, of Matteson formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, Loving husband of 60 years to Joan (Wilczynski); beloved father of Michael (Susan), Anna Pikowski, David and Joseph (Jane); cherished grandfather of Matthew, Kristina (Aaron) Victoria, Angela, Emilia Rae, Abby, Grace, Jacklyn, Josephine, Frank, and Luke; dear brother Richard (Patricia) and several late...

Marian Wohler

Marian Wohler

January 12, 2018

Marian Wohler (D' Amico) Age 87, of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago, Oak Forest and Frankfort, Passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Loving wife of the late Elmer Wohler; beloved mother of Kurt (Marie) Wohler, Doris (David) Vaclav, Karl (Emma) Wohler, and Gail (Andy) Cash; five grandchildren Karl Jr., Megan (Keith) Mochel, David Jr., Drew and Carlie; proud great...

Dr. Dieter F. Hoffmann

Dr. Dieter F. Hoffmann

January 11, 2018

Dieter Hoffmann Longtime New Lenox Illinois physician, Dr. Dieter Hoffmann, passed away January 11, 2018. After a long valiant fight with Parkinson Disease; Dieter, 88 years old, is at peace. He is survived by his wife Martha; son Dieter (Lynne) Hoffmann; daughter Heidi (Eric) Blischke; and four adoring grandchildren; Brianna, Renate, Corinne (Andrew), and Andy. If you wish to honor...

Bonita J. Noon

Bonita J. Noon

January 10, 2018

BONITA J. NOON (BLASGEN) Age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 in Frankfort. Bonita is survived by her loving family, husband, Duane Noon, children, Kathleen (Tom) Brown, Kimberly Dominski, Kelly (Steve Griggs) Wright-Griggs, Kerrie (Todd) Boss, Krista (Mark) Buduris, siblings, William (Diana) Blasgen, Thomas (Sharon) Blasgen, Thais (James) Hudson, grandchildren, Scott (Lauren) Collin, Jason (Kelly) Collin, Megan Brown,...

Virginia Helen Patno

Virginia Helen Patno

January 10, 2018

Virginia Helen Patno Age 73 of Frankfort, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Loving wife of Thomas Patno; beloved mother of Diane (Chris) Sauerbier, Susan (Fiancee Michael Kennedy) Larson, Cynthia (William) Young, Jacquelyn (Jeffrey) Stec, David (Lauren) Krzyzanowski and the late Theodore Krzyzanowski; dearest sister of George (Edwina) Gaskin, Late Thomas (Mary Beth) Gaskin, Barbara Cockburn,...

William S. Petryniec

William S. Petryniec

January 10, 2018

William S. Petryniec 70, of Lockport, formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. William was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Henrietta Petryniec. Beloved husband of Maureen (Schullo) Petryniec; loving father of Trisha Petryniec and Janelle Petryniec; dearest brother of Michael (Mary Ellen) Petryniec, Howard (Louise) Petryniec...

Kathleen A Johnson

Kathleen A Johnson

January 8, 2018

KATHLEEN A. JOHNSON (MAJEWSKI) Age 67, of Orland Hills, passed away, Monday, January 8th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kathleen is survived by her loving family, husband, James Johnson, son, James Johnson II, siblings, Sandy, Annette, James, Judy, Raymond Jr., William, Christine, half-siblings, Robert, Joseph, Darlene, grandchildren, Jenna Johnson, Kara Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen...

Mr. Salvatore A. D'Amico

Mr. Salvatore A. D'Amico

January 8, 2018

Salvatore A. D'Amico Age 35, a resident of Frankfort, IL. passed away suddenly on Monday, January 8, 2018. Adoring father of Gianna Marie D'Amico; loving significant other of Heather Smith; beloved son of Anita (Randall) Eichmann and Salvatore A. D'Amico; treasured grandson of Marietta and the late Bill Hays and Maryann and the late Salvatore D'Amico and William and Ruth...