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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Dr. Jacob Samuel
July 31, 2017
Dr. Jacob Samuel of Mokena, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 60. He was a loving husband to Kim Samuel; a beloved father to Siby (Sukanya Banerjee) Samuel, Pushpa Samuel, Kendall Carstens, Reagan Carstens and Emily Carstens; the cherished son of Annamna Samuel; the dearest brother of Cainey Mathew and an uncle...
Leroy Oberlin
July 28, 2017
LeRoy Oberlin Age 75, a resident of Palos Hills, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. Loving father of Antonio (Linda) Oberlin, Jennifer (Kevin) Marren, Melissa (Josh) Cummings, and Mary (Geoff) Fama; dear grandfather of Alyssa, Anthony, Sean, and Conor. He was preceded in death by his siblings late Arthur Oberlin, late Rose (late Fred) Cook, and late June Oberlin;...
Patricia M. Pollack
July 28, 2017
Patricia M. Pollack, nee Kozak 78, of Frankfort formerly of Alsip, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving wife of Albert Pollack; beloved mother of Sherry (Terence) Laverty, Scott Pollack and the late Carl (late Lynn) Kodidek; cherished grandmother of Tracy (Larry) White, Kevin (Nicole) Kodidek, Danny Laverty and Hannah Laverty and...
Mr. James "Jim" Berka
July 27, 2017
James G. "Jim" Berka Age 72, of New Lenox, formerly of Lemont and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathy (Fitzgerald); loving father of Kristin (Jeff) Ward, Patrick (fiancé Jillian Chmura) Berka, Thomas Berka, Brian Berka, and Katie Berka; cherished grandfather of Kelan, Liam, Kane, Addie, and Finn. Jim was a United States Viet Nam...
George M. Violetto
July 26, 2017
George M. Violetto 53, of Midlothian formerly of Orland Park and Crestwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Loving father of Dylan and Ethan Violetto; beloved son of Neoma Violetto (nee Beck) and the late Raymond Violetto, Sr.; dearest brother of Raymond (Janet) Violetto, Jr.; and Carrie Violetto; cherished significant other of Kimmie Sylvester also survived by numerous aunts,...
William Raymond Elwood
July 23, 2017
William Raymond Elwood Sr. 64, of Matteson formerly of Chicago Ridge, Westmont and Berwyn, born in Chicago, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; husband of Peggy (Carroll) Elwood; children William "Bill" (Jennifer) Elwood Jr., Elizabeth Elwood, Brittany Elwood, Christina Elwood; mother Dolores Elwood; Grandpa "Shoulder " of Kaitlin Elwood; siblings Robert (Janice)...
Thomas J. Quinn
July 22, 2017
Thomas J. Quinn age 50, of Lombard formerly of Glenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; parents James and Ellen (Goldrick) Quinn; sister Carolyn (Stefan) Quinn- Sapper and nephews Ethan and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Agnella Goldrick and Thomas and Marcella Quinn. He was an...
Michael R. Jansto
July 22, 2017
Michael R. Jansto 21, of Tinley Park, formerly of Homer Glen passed away unexpectedly, July 22, 2017 at his home. Michael was born in Joliet to Leslie J. and Katherine A. (nee Heddins) Jansto. Beloved brother of John Jansto, Tony (Kim) Jansto, Tina (Joe) Dewier, and Lyndsey (fiancé Jon Sitkowski) Hartman; cherished grandson of Roy Heddins, Pat J. and Richard...
Travis Bray
July 22, 2017
Travis Bray, age 26, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 22.2017. Beloved son of Laurie (Bray) Orlowski and the late Roy Ralson; step son of Rich Orlowski; loving brother of Ethan; grandson of the late Earl (Alice) Bray, the late Joseph Mihaljevic, the late Ruth Creighton and the late Alexander (Veronica) Orlowski; loving nephew of many aunts and uncles, dear...
Mr. William "Bill" Kramer
July 18, 2017
William Edward "Bill" Kramer of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the age of 60. Bill was born on August 8, 1956, to the late William and late Marilyn Kramer. He graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1974 and remained a lifelong Lockport resident. Bill married the love of...
Edwin "Ted" G. Woodcock, Jr.
July 18, 2017
EDWIN "TED" G. WOODCOCK, JR. Age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his home in Marseilles. Ted is survived by his loving family, father, Edwin Woodcock, Sr., son, Adam (Harmony) Woodcock, former wife, Patricia Woodcock, siblings, Marcy (Rich) Simon, Marvis Hanbaum, grandsons, Logan Woodcock, Maxwell Woodcock and several nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his...
Carol L. Armstrong
July 15, 2017
Carol L. Armstrong, age 69, of Matteson formerly of Hoopeston, passed away, on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; significant other Garry Manes; children Richard "Phillip" Massenburg and Angel (Lee) Clifton. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Armstrong; parents Richard and Maxine (Jessup) Spriggs, Sr. and a brother Rick Spriggs. Family will...
Mr. Karl T. Blank
July 14, 2017
Karl T. Blank Age 97, a resident of Lockport, born and raised in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Annamae (Wantrobski); loving father of Karl III (late Gilda) Blank and Carol (Scott) Szybilski; cherished grandfather of David Szybilski, Susan Blank, Robert Szybilski, and Michael Szybilski; also survived by numerous nieces and...
Michael R. Bement, Sr.
July 14, 2017
MICHAEL R. BEMENT, SR. Michael Richard Bement Sr., "Mickey", passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Joliet Area Hospice House surrounded by family. Mickey was 75 years old. His family will miss him deeply. Mickey was born August 25, 1941 in Chicago Heights. He was married to Sue Ann (nee DeLuca) for 52 years. Mickey was educated in Chicago...
Wilma C. Schuricht
July 13, 2017
Wilma C. Schuricht, age 93, of Tinley Park, formerly of Crown Point, IN and Matteson, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Loving wife of the late Edwin Schuricht; beloved mother of John (late Kathy) Schuricht and Jean Bentley; dearest grandmother of John Schuricht, Jr. and great grandmother of 2. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown...
Curt Goldsmith
July 12, 2017
Curt Goldsmith Sheldon Curtis Goldsmith, 63 of New Lenox, formerly of Harvey, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Fountain, MI. Curt was born in Blue Island to the late Sheldon and Joyce (nee Sells) Goldsmith. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Carlson); loving father of Stacy (Edward) Ludwig and Robbie Goldsmith; cherished grandfather (GAKA) of Brooklynn and...
Edward F. Russell
July 9, 2017
Edward F. Russell 72, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Loving husband of Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell (Thompson) ; beloved stepfather of Timothy Fitzpatrick and Shannon (Dave) Lykowski; dearest son of the late Francis and Katherine (Devlin) Russell; fond brother of J. Kevin (Robin) Russell, Maureen Russell and Patricia (late Pete) Neff; cherished grandfather of...
Lee R. Rincker
July 5, 2017
Lee Roy Rincker, age 71, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Frankfort, IL 0n July 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Joanne L. (Watson) Rincker, his daughter, Rebecca & (husband) Thomas Davidsmeier of Saint Charles, IL, and his son, Brian & (wife) Meg Rincker of Frankfort, IL. He is...
James N. Weber
July 5, 2017
JAMES N. WEBER Age 88, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, children, J. Grant (Mary Alice) Weber, Vicki Marchant, Linda (Leonard) Chigi, siblings, Ann Ellen Langford, Patricia Parsley, Dorothy Weber, grandchildren, Keith (Anna) Marchant, Michelle (Thomas) Chibucos, Robin (James) Fitch, Daniel (Shannon) Chigi, Nicole...
Robert G. Novy
July 4, 2017
Robert G. Novy Born June 28, 1948 went home to be with Jesus on July 4, 2017. He grew up in Westchester, IL. Retired Captain of the LaGrange Fire Department. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Joiner) for 40 years. Loving stepfather to Deb, Ray, Sally, and Sue, whom he called his own. Grandfather to Adam (Barb), Amy (Tracy), Andrew (Aimee),...
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