Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

William E. Zylstra

William E. Zylstra

Apr 6, 2017

William E. Zylstra, age 76 of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was an amazing husband and father who dedicated his life to his family and friends, Loving husband of Karen (nee Connolly); beloved father of Barbara (Curtis) Smith, Marianne (Gary) Vignasse, Lynn (Michael) Coyer and Jennifer Zylstra; dearest brother of Joan (late...

Mrs. Carol Suzanne Johnson

Mrs. Carol Suzanne Johnson

Apr 4, 2017

Carol Suzanne Johnson (Colon), age 72, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Beloved wife of James J. Johnson; loving mother of James H. (Lana) Johnson and Laura Johnson; cherished grandmother of Samuel, Casey, and Cate Johnson; also survived by her beloved dog Yogi. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Kathryn Colon...

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski

Apr 4, 2017

Chris "Cartman" Rosinski Age 32, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Beloved son of Sherri (Scott) Dixon, and Stan Rosinski; loving brother of Katie Rosinksi, Megan (Justin) Zenere, and Caitlyn Dixon; adoring uncle of Logan Downey, and Cartier and Honee Zenere; cherished grandson of LaVonne and the late Richard Brandon, and Stanley and the late...

Terry A. Petrow

Terry A. Petrow

Apr 4, 2017

Terry A. Petrow, age 72 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; wife Diane Petrow (Jager); children Dan (Jean) Petrow, Tonia (Jeremy) Casey, Dana (Dan) Trudeau, Ryan (Jessica) Petrow, Shana (Joe) Robinson and Josh (Melissa) Petrow; siblings Patrick Petrow and Judy (Dennis) Hon; grandchildren Danny, Drew, Devin, Te'a, Tyler, Trista, Danny,...

Kenneth W. Muehlbacher

Kenneth W. Muehlbacher

Apr 3, 2017

KENNETH W. MUEHLBACHER Age 57, of Mokena, passed away suddenly Monday, April 3rd, 2017. Ken is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Muehlbacher (Sparrow), parents, Helmut Muehlbacher & Barbara Vilciauskas (Zwiezen), sons, Christopher (Kelli), Nickolas, Andrew, grandchildren, Evan, Colin, Jacob, siblings, Edward (Sharon) Muehlbacher, Gregory (Stacy) Muehlbacher, Carrie (James) Wilkerson, Jeffrey Muehlbacher, Christopher (Elizabeth) Muehlbacher, mother-in-law, Mary McGreehin, numerous...

Mr. Santino "Tino" Lettieri

Mr. Santino "Tino" Lettieri

Apr 2, 2017

Santino "Tino" Lettieri, 72, of Mokena passed away April 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy (Kmetz); loving father of Michelle Maxeiner, Nicole (Mark) Bishop, and Danielle Lettieri; cherished grandfather of Madison Maxeiner, and Willow & Cheyenne Bishop. Brother of Sam (Assunta), late Guy (late Helen), sister Esilda (Frank), Mario (Kathy), Frank (Nikki), brother in law of Robert (Georgene) Kmetz and...

Joseph W. O'Neill

Joseph W. O'Neill

Apr 1, 2017

Joseph W. O'Neill 66, of Gobles, MI, formerly of Chicago and Downers Grove passed away April 1, 2017. Joe was born in Chicago to the late Henry J. and Mary T. (nee Russell) O'Neill. Beloved husband of Catherine H. (nee Hibben) O'Neill; loving father of Brian J. O'Neill and step-father of Patrick M. Bradley and Michelle B. (Andrew) Hakala; cherished...

Jean B. Wilkosz

Jean B. Wilkosz

Apr 1, 2017

JEAN B. WILKOSZ (RZESZUTEK) Age 95, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Jean is survived by her loving family, husband, Walter Wilkosz, children, Ralph Wilkosz, Robert (Pamela) Wilkosz, son-in-law, Doug White, sister, Marcella Vasquez, grandchildren, Lori (John) O'Keefe, Kelly (Mark) Kolar, Jennifer (Sam) Duncan, great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Connor, Madison, Karagan,...

Raymond Paver

Raymond Paver

Mar 28, 2017

Raymond Paver 88, of Mokena, passed away March 28, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Raymond was born in Gary, IN to the late Fredrick and Edna (nee Walker) Paver. Beloved husband of the late Marie C. (nee Millatti); loving father of Raymond F. Paver and Sharon (Jeffrey) Nepote; cherished grandfather of Trey and Rachel Paver and Nicole and...

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

Mar 28, 2017

Andrew R. Cronholm Age 94, of Shorewood, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (Conroy); loving father of Karen (late Joseph) Voudrie, Kathy (late John Paul) Jones, Thomas (Janice) Cronholm, Kim Wrona, late Patti Jo Cronholm, and Beth (Steven) Trubich; cherished grandfather of Ann (Mitch) Foultz, Scott (Kim) Voudrie, Steve...

Judy K Wilmsen

Judy K Wilmsen

Mar 28, 2017

JUDY K. WILMSEN (KASTMAN) Age 80, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 in Bonita Springs, FL. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Holly (Joe) Kalina, Susan Peters, Joel (James Pitcher) Wilmsen, sister-in-law, Barbara Kastman, grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Kalina, Joelle (Joe) Lucas, Jason Kalina and seven great grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dennis L Hocker

Dennis L Hocker

Mar 26, 2017

DENNIS L. HOCKER Age 66, longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife, Hope Hocker (Frana), children, Andrea (Bill) Spray, Christopher (Ruth) Hocker, grandchildren, Lexi Spray, Olivia Spray, Elaina Spray, Mitchell Hocker, Owen Hocker and Adam Hocker. Dennis was preceded in...

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

Mar 26, 2017

Patricia K. McGeoghegan (nee Lorigan) 90, formerly of Palos Hills, passed away March 26, 2017 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Patricia was born in Chicago to the late Patrick and Katherine (nee McGee) Lorigan. Beloved wife of the late Michael H. McGeoghegan; loving mother of Kathleen McGeoghegan; cherished grandmother of Kristine and Kerry; dear sister of the late Patrick...

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

Mar 25, 2017

Paul G. Coughlin Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 25, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Peg (Dwyer); loving father of Christopher (Sarah) Coughlin, Benjamin (Tara) Coughlin, Rebecca (Nick) Dominy, and Emily (fiancé Nick McCombs) Coughlin; cherished grandfather of Finnegan Duane and Bastian Paul Coughlin; dear brother of Larry (Nancy) Coughlin, Jack (Kathy)...

Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher

Mar 24, 2017

Jack Fisher 88, of New Lenox, passed away March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Lana (Warszona); loving father of Cheryl "Cheri" Carter, Jackie (Jeff) Gulledge, and John Fisher; cherished grandfather of Austin, Skye, Ryan, Kaylie, and Becky; and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Janet, Lloyd, and the late Jim; also survived by his brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Andrew J. Malito

Andrew J. Malito

Mar 22, 2017

Andrew J. Malito Age 73 of Orland Park formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 22 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife Geraldine (Kocolowski) Malito; sons Paul (Melissa) Malito, Anthony (Cindy) Malito and Michael (Jennifer) Malito; sister Roberta (Henry) Johnson; grandchildren Michelle. Christine, Lauren, Paul Jr., Hailey, Joey and Katelyn; also many...

Mr. Danny J. Kladis

Mr. Danny J. Kladis

Mar 22, 2017

Danny J. Kladis 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 22, 2017 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Danny was born in Chicago to the late Danny and Mary Jean (nee Allen) Kladis. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Starr); loving father of Holly Ann Kladis and Nicolle (Justin) Marchio; dear brother of the late George (the late Donna Jean) Kladis, Joanne...

Johannes C. Lichtenfeld

Johannes C. Lichtenfeld

Mar 20, 2017

Johannes "Hans" Carl Lichtenfeld, 82, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away peacefully with family by his side in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 20, 2017. Hans was born in Hamburg, Germany, March 24, 1934, to Johannes and Annie (Schrader) Lichtenfeld. He was the eldest of 10 children. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 and settled into the Chicago...

Mr. Leonard L. Alfano,  Jr.

Mr. Leonard L. Alfano, Jr.

Mar 19, 2017

Leonard L. Alfano Jr. Age 71 of South Chicago Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 19th 2017. Loving father of Jeffrey (Kimberly) Alfano and Jennifer (Jack) Mecher; cherished grandfather of Jordyn, Jacob, and Christine; dear brother of Rosemary Durnavich, Paula Wishba, Diane Swearingen, and Paul Alfano. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Alfano Sr., and Mary Louise...

James F. Anderson

James F. Anderson

Mar 19, 2017

James F. Anderson, age 75, a lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 19, 2017. Survived by his caregiver and beloved wife of 55 years, Lori (nee Ambrosini); Loving father of Janice (Brad) Carpentier, David (Nicki) Anderson, and Kathy (Bill) Lindemann; cherished popie of Nathan (Nikki) , Zach, Katelynn(Joseph), Josh, Luke, Nick,...