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Sara M Uthe-Strache
Aug 5, 2023
Sara Uthe-Strache 55, of New Lenox was born in Joliet, IL to Raymond and Norma (nee Witte) Uthe and passed away August 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Scott Strache. Loving mother of Brett, Chad, Erin and Grace Strache; dear sister of Dale (Carrie Dykstra) Uthe, and beloved aunt of Scott, Andrew, and Mathew Uthe. Sara graduated from Illinois State in...
Arlene Ann Budz
Aug 5, 2023
ARLENE ANN BUDZ
Age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.
Arlene is survived by her loving family, cousins, Andrew (Peggy) Szmagalski, Suellen (Richard) Gomulka and Sheila (Marty) Saele.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Helen Budz (Janukowicz).
All services and interment will be private.
For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.
Janice L. Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Janice L. Smith (nee Eppenstein) 78, of Frankfort IL. was born in Chicago to the late William and Virginia Eppenstein and passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Beloved wife of Lonnie Smith Sr, loving mother of Lainie (David) Hippleheuser, Beth (John) Ward, Lonnie (Caroline) Smith Jr.; Proud grandmother of Nathaniel Hippleheuser, Eric Hippleheuser, Jonathan Ward, Joshua...
Virginia M. Engelhardt
Aug 3, 2023
Virginia M. Engelhardt was born in Brownsville Texas to the late Raphael and Juanita (nee Sanchez) Duran and passed away August 3, 2023. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Bruce Engelhardt; loving mother of Diana (Scott) Pavey, Rich (Tammy) Engelhardt, and Denise Engelhardt; cherished grandmother of Anna (Dwayne) Griffin, Steven Mendez, the late Crystal Miles, the late Amanda...
Gary T. Essig
Aug 2, 2023
Gary Essig — a Chicagoland native, retired computer programmer, and lover of road trips — died Aug. 2, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 70.
Gary Todd Essig was born on March 6, 1953, to Calvaine and Evelyn Mae Danhoff Essig and was raised in Homewood, Illinois with his five siblings. Gary cared deeply for his family; a frequent...
Barbara A. Janda
Aug 1, 2023
Barbara A. Janda, age 82, passed away at home on Monday, August 1, 2023 with her family by her side.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Martin Repp; children, Coreen (Kevin) Grace, Ronald Olszewski, and Jennifer Gilbert; siblings, Cindy, Wally, Doreen, and Gregory; her 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close dear friends.
She...
Paula J. Wallrich
Jul 31, 2023
Paula J. Wallrich, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 31, 2023 at home.
Paula is survived by her loving husband Clay Hosh; children, Cambria (Michael Giovenco) Wallrich, and Amelia Wallrich; cherished grandson Owen Giovenco; siblings, Gail (John) Sturm and Michael (Paula Jean) Wallrich; and her beloved nieces and nephews, Leslie Darcy, Lauren Sturm, Lindsey Gabrione, Matthew Wallrich, William Wallrich,...
Verda "Sis" Schultz
Jul 31, 2023
Verda “Sis” Schultz (née White), age 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Sis is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Donald Schultz; children, Rita (Bob) Young, Pam (Steve) Aumueller, Kimberly (Mark) Blain, Jane (Bill) Gavin, Joyce (Mark) Homerding, and Damen Schultz; her 20 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Verden White;...
Diane Petronio
Jul 30, 2023
Diane Petronio (nee Rademacher)
Age 74, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Diane was born January 28, 1949, in Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Mary June (Nugent) Rademacher. She was also predeceased by her brother Donald Rademacher and brother-in-law Mario Corradino.
She is survived by her husband...
Kenneth J Spuehler
Jul 30, 2023
Kenneth J. Spuehler, age 77, longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Linda Spuehler(nee Laycoax), for 58 years; loving father of Kimberly (Kurt) Hartman and Lisa Dietz; proud papa of Alyssa Dietz, Jessica Dietz, Katrina Hartman and Kara Hartman; great-papa of Laelynn Dietz; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. A...
Daniel Mcguire
Jul 26, 2023
Daniel McGuire, age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Daniel is survived by his beloved wife Susan (nee Smego) McGuire; children, Erin (Eli Cadenhead) McGuire, and Patrick (Cindy) McGuire; sister Karen McGuire; grandson, Connor; brother-in-law, Alan Arnstrom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Margaret...
Angela Fredericks
Jul 26, 2023
Angela Fredericks, (nee Mundo), age 77, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Porter Place in Tinley Park, Illinois with Lightways Hospice services.
Angela was born in Alessandria Del Carretto, Italy on October 12, 1945, daughter to the late Frank & late Catarina (Napoli) Mundo. Angela journeyed to America on May 15, 1956, where she touched...
Frank S. Groboski
Jul 25, 2023
Frank S. “Skip” Groboski
Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Skip was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Skorski) Groboski. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kathy” (nee Wachholz); loving father of Scott (Joelle) Groboski; cherished grandfather of Nolan Groboski; dear brother of Robert (Debbie) Groboski...
Irene M. Toth
Jul 24, 2023
IRENE M. TOTH
(DARNAY)
Age 92, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.
Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Cynthia (James) Stetins, Steven (Amber) Toth, Ken Toth, grandchildren, James Stetins, Matthew Stetins, Nicholas Stetins, Fallon Toth, great grandchildren, Logan and Lula.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew & Mary Darnay (Raki), husband, Steve...
Lawrence "Larry" P. Fraser
Jul 22, 2023
LAWRENCE “LARRY” P. FRASER
Age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.
Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Ellen Fraser (Hunter), children, Peggy (Matt) Ronza, Sean (Jennifer) Fraser, Keri (Ken) Kolozy, siblings, Linda (Harland) Dzakowic-Stoddard, John (Karen) Fraser, Richard (Sally) Fraser, grandchildren know as the “Magnificent Seven”, Nick Ronza, Quinn Fraser, Andrew Ronza, Jake...
Christine L. Housman
Jul 21, 2023
Christine L. Housman (nee Beeck), age 73, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox, with her family by her side.
Christine is survived by her beloved husband Fredrick Housman; children, Jenette (Tommy Sturino) Zisman, Fred Housman; grandchildren, Nathaniel, and Briana; siblings, Carol (Bill) Manson, Bruce (Carol) Beeck, Wayne (Martha) Beeck, David Beeck, Ruth Schaefer; sister-in-law, Karen Beeck; numerous nieces and...
Louis J Claich
Jul 18, 2023
Louis J. Claich 67, of Schererville IN, was born in Chicago to the late Bert and Delores Claich and passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Maureen Weybright-Claich, children and family by his side. Loving father of David (Marisol) Claich, Erika (Josh) Gryniewicz, Angela (Kevin Stern) Forsyth, and Aaron (Tracy) Barnhart; cherished grandfather of Justin Forsyth, the late...
Robert J. Brown
Jul 17, 2023
Robert J. Brown, age 80, passed away suddenly, on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Robert is survived by his wife Donna (nee White) Brown; children, Mike (Michelle) Kerschbaum, Jennifer (Brent) Kremnitzer, David (Kerrie) Brown, Steve (Courtney) Brown; his seven beloved grandchildren; his two great-grandchildren; his seven siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in...
Barbara J. Hansen
Jul 15, 2023
BARBARA J. HANSEN
Age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Barbara is survived by her loving family, niece, Mary (Gerald) Malok, nephew, Ralph (Jackie) Vitiritti, great nieces, Haley Malok, Venessa (Dan) Hardy, great great niece and nephews, Elliot Hardy, Jasper Hardy, Oliver Hardy and Vivienne Hardy.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...
Daniel Kovach
Jul 14, 2023
DANIEL KOVACH
Age 69 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Wendy Kovach (Jutzi), children, Julie (Jason) Matthews, Kim (Jim) Novak, Mike (Alicia) Kovach, siblings, David (Betty) Kovach, Diane (Larry) Tuman, Donald (Patti) Kovach, Fred Kovach, Debbi (Michael Dolan) Kovach, sister in-law, Claudia Kovach, grandchildren,...
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