Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert R. Brandolino

Robert R. Brandolino

Sep 24, 2017

ROBERT R. BRANDOLINO Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, children, Brian (Karen McNeely) Brandolino, Bruce (Wendy) Brandolino, Brad Brandolino, siblings, Richard (Alice) Brandolino, Lorraine Schiek, Raymond (Joyce) Brandolino, William (Judi) Brandolino, grandchildren, Amber Brandolino, Robert Brandolino, Bianca Brandolino, Amelia Brandolino, Ross...

Linda K. Arends

Linda K. Arends

Sep 23, 2017

Linda Philpott Arends Age 72, resident of Lockport, IL passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Arends and John (Kelli) Arends; cherished grandmother of Timothy, Ashley, Krystal, Brandon, Alexis, and Joshua Arends; dear sister of Roger (Janice) Philpott. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Erwin and Eileen Philpott (Bolton). Funeral services private. Arrangements...

Mr. John T. Merwin

Mr. John T. Merwin

Sep 21, 2017

John Thomas Merwin, recently of Mokena, passed away peacefully at home with family at his bedside on Thursday, September 21, 2017, after 88 productive years. John was born June 23, 1929, in Chicago, IL. He married Evelyn Joan Obarski on May 24, 1953. She preceded him in death in 2011. His parents preceded him in death as did his only...

Mr. Joseph C. Nikiel

Mr. Joseph C. Nikiel

Sep 21, 2017

Joseph C. Nikiel Age 82, of Romeoville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (Rodeghero); loving father of Joette Barajas and Mary Bessler; cherished papa of Erica Huebner, Nicole Langendorf, Steven, Matthew, and Stephanie Bessler; and great-papa of Harper Langendorf; dear brother of Ann Nikiel and Alois Nikiel; also survived by his dear friend Donna...

Joanne Frances Calombaris

Joanne Frances Calombaris

Sep 21, 2017

Joanne Frances Calombaris (Nazlides) 84, of Frankfort IL formerly of Highland IN and Harvey IL, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Calombaris; Loving mother of Maria (Paul) Zerbee, Van (Cindy) Calombaris and Jeanne (John) Jensen; dearest sister of Olga (Socrates) Gekas; cherished grandmother of Jason (Heather) Czupryn, Paul (Lucy) Czupryn, Zachariah (Nicole) Zerbee, Elizabeth...

Frederick "Fritz" Nietfeldt

Frederick "Fritz" Nietfeldt

Sep 19, 2017

Frederick "Fritz" Nietfeldt age 90 of Tinley Park, passed away on Sept. 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Berlin) Nietfeldt. Dear father of Janet (John) Boehm of Homewood, JoAnn (Mark) Hess of Bourbonnais, Jerri (William) Schell of Spencerville, MD, Jacqueline (Karl) Newman of Champaign, IL and the late James (Stacy) Nietfeldt of Tinley Park. Grandfather of Katelyn (Phillip) Krabbe,...

David Michael Schwarz

David Michael Schwarz

Sep 18, 2017

David Michael Schwarz, age 48 of Monee, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Hope Enzenbacher-Schwarz. Loving father of Jacob David and Zachery William Schwarz. Devoted son of Wilhelm and Ruth nee Klatt Schwarz. Dear brother of Heidi Schwarz. David was a 1986 graduate of Rich Central High School and he received his Associate's Degree from South...

Mr. Carl W. Koelling,  Jr.

Mr. Carl W. Koelling, Jr.

Sep 18, 2017

Carl W. Koelling Jr. 92, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in Oak Forest. Carl was born in Harvey, IL., to the late Carl Sr., and Helena (Schweppe) Koelling. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn V. (nee Clark); loving father of Nancy (the late Stan) Surowka, Mary (Robert) Carlson, Diane (the late Tom) Paetsch and Kathy (John) MacNamara;...

John M. Novak

John M. Novak

Sep 18, 2017

John M. Novak 76, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago's Hegewisch area, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Loving father of Tim (Lori) Novak, Kim (Don) Bonnstetter, Keith (Phunnaporn "Natalie") Novak and Michele (Tom) Lyons; dearest brother of Marianne (Horst) Thompson; cherished grandfather of Natalie, Meredith, Elizabeth, Kathryn, John and Jessica; former husband and forever friend of Sylvia Novak; fond uncle...

Maria C. Luna

Maria C. Luna

Sep 16, 2017

Maria C. Luna (nee Silva) 57, of New Lenox, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Maria was born in Chicago to the late Nicasio and Carmen (nee Cruz) Silva. Beloved wife of Felix A. Luna Sr; loving mother of Felix Jr (Erin) and Vanessa Luna; cherished grandmother of Julian M. and Anthony V....

Garrett W. Mcbrady

Garrett W. Mcbrady

Sep 14, 2017

Garrett W. McBrady Age 56 of Frankfort formerly of the Homewood and Flossmoor area, passed away on Thursday, September 14th, 2017. Loving husband of Denise McBrady (Marshall); beloved father of Katelyn, Colleen and Kyle McBrady; dearest son of Patricia and the late William McBrady; fond brother of Clare (Bruce) Raming, Margaret McBrady, Colette (Robert) Baltutis and Kelly (Brian) McBrady and...

Roy M. Hensley,  Jr.

Roy M. Hensley, Jr.

Sep 13, 2017

Roy M. Hensley, Jr. 87, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. He is survived by his loving family; children Anna Marie (Ron Miller) Hensley, Christian Hensley, Terri Hensley and Lawrence (Christine) Hensley, Sr.; grandchildren Amber, Taylor, Afton, Nicole, Kellyn, Lawrence, Jr. and Leah; 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....

Judy A. Gacek

Judy A. Gacek

Sep 12, 2017

JUDY A. GACEK (SABIA) Age 72 of St. Anne, passed away on Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Char (Will) Haisma, Sr., John (Brenda) Gacek, former husband, John (Sharon) Gacek, brother, Vince (Julie) Sabia, Jr., grandchildren, Will Haisma, Jr., Jessica Haisma, Charlie (Allie) Haisma, Tiffanie Haisma, Lauren Gacek,...

Daniel P. Mccullough

Daniel P. Mccullough

Sep 12, 2017

Daniel P. McCullough 66, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Dan was born in Hammond, IN to the late Joseph and Jane (nee Dobrowolski) McCullough. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Lenert); loving father of Kathleen (Jeffery) Yakey; cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Emma, and Tyler Yakey; dear brother of Jane (David) Hensley, the...

James M. Rossi

James M. Rossi

Sep 11, 2017

James M. Rossi Age 70, of Boynton Beach Florida, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. James was born in Indiana. Beloved husband of Pam (nee Warzynski) of Boynton Beach Florida; loving father of Dominic (Kim) Rossi, and James A. (Malinda) Rossi, cherished grandfather of Brittany (Mark), Alyssa, Will, and Faye; dear brother of Al Rossi, and Florence (Chuck) Valentine;...

Victor J. Seitz

Victor J. Seitz

Sep 10, 2017

Victor J. Seitz 72, of Olympia Fields formerly of Monee, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Victor was born in Chicago to the late Carl A. and Ann G. (nee Leas) Seitz. Father of Diane L. Lejman, Cherie Seitz, and Tiffany (Nick) Blakley; grandfather of 5; brother of Bob (Kay) Seitz, Virginia...

Gene R. Krohn

Gene R. Krohn

Sep 10, 2017

Gene R. Krohn Born August 23, 1927 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island passed away peacefully at age 90 on September 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Helen (nee Riemer), four adult children Jane (Paul) Majewski, Susan (Michael) Kunce, JoAnn (John) Kneynsberg, and Gary R. (Mary Fran nee Blum) Krohn. Also survived by 11...

Robert "Bobby" Feigel

Robert "Bobby" Feigel

Sep 9, 2017

Robert "Bobby" H. Feigel Age 25 of Chicago formerly of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Robert is survived by his loving family, parents Richard and Rebecca (Clontz) Feigel of Frankfort and a sister Amber (Ben) Kenis of Tinley Park. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Robert was a graduate of Lincoln-Way...

Howard E. Teeter,  Sr.

Howard E. Teeter, Sr.

Sep 9, 2017

Howard E. Teeter, Sr. Age 86, of New Lenox formerly of Midlothian passed away on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Marlene (Oostman) Teeter; beloved father of Howard (Stacy) Teeter, Jr., James (Susanne) Teeter; dearest brother of the late Gordon (Dorothy) Teeter, late Earl (Alice) Teeter, Keith Teeter, Joyce (late...

Mrs. Donna R. Rodeghero

Mrs. Donna R. Rodeghero

Sep 9, 2017

Donna R. Rodeghero (Dickinson) Age 87, a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 after 14 years of a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved wife of 68 years to William Rodeghero; loving mother of the Very Rev. Jeffery Rodeghero, and the late Dale (Janet) Rodeghero; cherished grandmother of Rachel (Bill) Nichols, Jessica Burke, and Sarah Dale...