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Joseph P. O'Marrah
October 29, 2017
Joseph Patrick O'Marrah 74, of Putnam, IL, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Heritage Health in Mendota, IL. Joseph was born in Chicago to the late Phillip T. and Irene (nee Henson) O'Marrah. Loving father of Timothy, Raymond (Kerrielynne), and Jeffrey (Christina); cherished grandfather of Zackery, Joshua, William, Cullen, Maddie, Brianna, Daeinera, Melody, Liam, and Seamus; dear brother of...
Barbara J. Wilson
October 28, 2017
Barbara Jean Wilson (nee Cullen) 78, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. Barb was born in Joliet to the late James and Emma (nee Young) Cullen. Beloved wife of the late Keith E. Wilson; loving mother of Terri (Donald) Clark, Gary (the late Donald DeMaestri) Wilson, and Debbie (Gerald) Ferak; cherished grandmother of Kelly Clark and Michael Ferak;...
Audrey A. Gee
October 27, 2017
Audrey A. Gee (nee Herrmann) 87, of Lockport, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Audrey was born in Peru, IL to the late William and Ethel (nee Keutzer) Herrmann. Audrey was an avid golfer. Beloved wife of George F. Gee; loving mother of Greg Gee, Denise Gee, Cynthia (Michael) Slonski, and Carolyn (Leonard) Svabek;...
Robert A. Heaver
October 27, 2017
ROBERT A. HEAVER Age 66, of Lockport passed away Friday, October 27th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Teresa Druzgala-Heaver, siblings, Antoinette Heaver, Keith Heaver, nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Travis, John Jr., Brian, Michelle, Gregory, Alicia, Rachel, Robert, and Brian. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William &...
Monna R. Rowley
October 26, 2017
MONNA R. ROWLEY (MILTON) Age 95, of Lockport passed away Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Monna is survived by her loving family, children, David B. (Laurel) Rowley, Willard G. (Catherine) Rowley, Deborah S. Rowley, Dr. Howard A. (Dr. Carol Diamond) Rowley, grandchildren, Thomas Rowley, Chase Rowley, Samantha Rowley, Bruce Rowley, Mary Catherine...
Michael W. Grabski
October 20, 2017
Michael W. Grabski Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Dawn (Schober); loving father of Kyle (Mallory Bennett) Grabski; cherished son of Sylvia Grabski (Koss) and the late Walter Grabski; dear brother of Sandy (Steve) Paluski; also survived by nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mike was a member of IBEW Local #15,...
Chris Lynn Grotts
October 20, 2017
Chris Lynn Grotts Age 62 of Matteson formerly of Worth, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Chris is survived by her loving family; husband Donald Grotts; father Clarence Kranich; children Adam (Gina) Kranich and Tracie (Michael) Finley; step children Karen (Bob) Bachman, Kathy Cross and Kelly (Dennis) Stoehr; grandchildren Saige Finley, Lola and Zoe Kranich; step grandchildren D.J., Jared,...
Isabelle A. Erickson
October 20, 2017
Isabelle A. Erickson (Larson) Age 95 of Flossmoor formerly of Matteson and Calumet City, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Isabelle is survived by her loving family, children Diane Kelly, Darlene (John) Buwolda, Edward (Chris) Erickson, Debbie (Mark) Havens; grandchildren Vicki (Stephen) Kane, Sharon (Patrick) Adams, Michael (Donna) Kelly, Jill (Eric) Anderson, Tammy Machek, Emily Erickson, M.J. Havens, Olivia...
James "Jim" D. Johnston, Sr.
October 19, 2017
James "Jim" D. Johnston, Sr. 71, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Heights and Chicago, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Moline to the late Louis and Alletta (Laughlin) Johnston. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Johnston (Zirzow) and Mary Morris-Johnston; loving father of Michelle (Pierre) Montanez, Noreen (Brian) Castle and James D. Johnston, Jr.; cherished...
Retha L. Carpenter
October 18, 2017
Retha Louise Carpenter, 80, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 18, 2017. Born in Booneville, MS, she was a long time Frankfort resident and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her devotion to and love for her family was unparalleled. She led a life of Christ-like service and found her greatest joy...
Mr. Edward R. Bockelmann
October 18, 2017
Edward R. Bockelmann Age 89, a resident of Orland Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Elaine V. (Alm); loving father of Joyce (Carl) Larson and Janet (John) Swanson; and cherished grandfather of Carl E. (Abby) Larson, Jennifer Larson (Fiancé Vinny Gustafson), Lauren Swanson, and Jay Swanson; and great-grandfather of 3. Edward was preceded...
Paul A. Franzen
October 18, 2017
PAUL A. FRANZEN Age 61 of Dowagiac Michigan, formerly of Frankfort Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Kelly Bahrs Franzen, children, Tony (Tami) Franzen, Jason Franzen, Brett Bahrs, siblings, Don Franzen, Linda (Richard) Kelley, Lorie (Thomas) Swiderdal, LuAnn (Patrick) Lauf, Lisa...
James G. Ledvina, Sr.
October 18, 2017
James G. Ledvina Sr. 75, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. James was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Elsie (nee Vanek) Ledvina. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Schmidt); loving father of Lori (Arthur) Grosse, James Jr. (Denise), and Kristy Ledvina; cherished grandfather of Alexis Aguirre, and Nicholas and Tyler Ledvina; dear...
Robert F. Dice, Jr.
October 16, 2017
Robert F. Dice Jr 79, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Robert was born in Chicago to the late Robert F. Sr and Frances (nee Mahoney) Dice. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Speaker); loving father of Robert III, Lori Dice, Sheryl (Kevin) Ott, and Thomas (Karen); cherished grandfather of Robert Dice IV,...
Mrs. Claireen Chinderle
October 15, 2017
Claireen E. Chinderle (Van Street) Age 64, a resident of Pentwater, MI formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Beloved wife of Jacob Chinderle; loving mother of Jenny (Robert) Smith, and step-mother of Gail (Steven) Meyer, Sara (Tony) Iwaniuk, and Adam Chinderle; cherished grandmother of Audrey, August, Grant, Aaron, Sophie, Hannah, Andrew, Natalie, and Zack; dear...
Beverly J. King Murawski
October 13, 2017
Beverly J. King Murawski (Fulsaas) Age 88 of Crete, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights Beverly is survived by her loving family, husband Henry J. Murawski; children Scott Allan King; Russell J. King; Rory S. King and Konnie Louise King; brother Larry Murdoch; grandchildren Kelli Jo Schroeder and Shelby J. (King)...
Michael "Moe" Nimon
October 12, 2017
MICHAEL "MOE" NIMON Age 67, of New Lenox, formerly of Harvey, passed away Thursday, October 12th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Moe is survived by his loving family; his wife, Gloria Nimon (Mize) of 45 years whom he married on July 29, 1972, mother, Margaret Nimon (Taylor), children, Angela (Nick) Gallo, Timothy (Candice) Nimon, siblings, Jack Taylor...
Diane Ruth Anderson
October 10, 2017
Diane R. Anderson (Veltman) Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Anderson; loving mother of Brian (Trisha) Anderson and Heidi (Robert) Buhle; dear grandmother of Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, and Brooks; dear sister of Earl (Betty) Veltman,...
Harlow W. Lusk, Jr
October 9, 2017
Harlow W. Lusk Jr. 82, of New Lenox, formerly of Worth passed away Monday, October 09, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Harlow was born in Chicago to the late Harlow W. Sr. and Hazel I. (nee Schaade) Lusk. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Bruno); loving father of Holly (Mike) Griff, Julie (Mike) Clendenning, Wendy (the late Tom) Lucas, Peter...
Mr. Samuel P. Kearney
October 8, 2017
Samuel P. Kearney Age 88, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Loving uncle of Charles (Carrie) Lynch, Patricia (Jack) O'Connor, William Lynch, and Kaylen Schultz; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; dear brother-in-law of retired Chicago Police Officer Patrick Lynch. He was preceded in death by his parents...
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