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Gerald D. Bragiel
October 24, 2024
GERALD D. BRAGIEL
Age 85, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet.
Gerald is survived by his loving family, wife, Loretta Bragiel (Charnot), children, Louis (Colleen) Bragiel, Deborah Marek, Gerald Bragiel Jr, seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren.
Gerald was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and retired from Western Electric in Cicero.
Family will receive...
Jeannine R. Nance
October 22, 2024
Jeannine Rae Nance, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was a long time resident of Frankfort, Illinois. Jeannine was born on May 1, 1943 to the late George H. Key and late Aster Irish Key in Peoria, Illinois
Jeannine is survived by her beloved children, Jeffrey (Jen) Nance, Jaimi (Troy) Nance-Jones, and Jeremy (Julie) Nance; grandchildren,...
Annabelle Irene Hurst
October 21, 2024
Annabelle Irene (Schroedel) Hurst, 89, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM.
Annabelle was born June 21, 1935, in Pinckneyville, IL to Rev. Martin Paul and Irene Fay (McDaniel) Schroedel. She attended Pinckneyville Community High School and graduated from Staunton Community High School, IL. She also attended Southern Illinois University and was a member of Pi Kappa Sigma...
Lois L. Frere
October 20, 2024
Lois L. Frere, 96, of Country Club Hills, passed away peacefully at her home. Mother of Carolyn Elise (late James “Jim” Allen) Suchala of Park City, Utah and Wayne (Helen) Frere of Pittsfield, Illinois. Grandmother of Kenton (Meghanne) Frere and Kyle Frere. Great-grandmother of Harper Frere. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Noel Frere on Oct....
Edward E. Schuch
October 20, 2024
Edward Englebert Schuch, age 98, of Venice, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
A visitation for Edward will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 19515 115th Ave., Mokena, IL from 9:00 AM until time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Karl D. Baumhardt
October 18, 2024
Karl D. Baumhardt, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024 at Lightways
Hospice in Joliet.
Karl is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie (nee Brantwein) Baumhardt; his sons, Daniel
(Andrea) Baumhardt, and Peter (Laura) Baumhardt; his grandchildren, James, Joseph, Ava
Maria, and Blayke; and his sister Jeanine (Alan) Fournier.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlyn and Mariette Baumhardt.
Karl was a...
David M. Heniff
October 17, 2024
David M. Heniff 93, of Mokena was born at home in Chicago to the late Charles and Margaret Heniff and passed away October 17, 2024. Beloved husband for over 71 years to the beautiful Margaret "Peg" Heniff (nee Lynch); loving father of David (Kathy) Heniff, Kevin (Carol) Heniff, Paul (MaryAnn) Heniff, Mary Ann (Barry) Souder, Michael (Melinda) Heniff, and Tim...
Henry A. Bohlman
October 16, 2024
HENRY A. BOHLMAN
Age 81, of Merrillville IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at his home.
Henry is survived by his loving family, daughters, Natalie (Jeff) Behm, Jennifer (John Hurtubise) Bohlman, Stephanie (Jeremy Lichstein) Bohlman, siblings, Ruth (Walt) Shipman, Ellie Brooks, Richard Bohlman, grandchildren, Jacob (Bethony) Behm, Trevor (Katelyn) Behm, Morgan (Madeline Hallahan) Bohlman, Miles Bohlman, Ella Bohlman, Owen Lichstein,...
George J. Renwick Jr.
October 15, 2024
George J. Renwick Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, George will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Charlee Renwick (née Lawrence); his daughters, Shannan (Jim, Jr.) Uteg...
Elaine G. Eubank
October 12, 2024
Elaine G. Eubank (nee McLean)
Age 82 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Elaine was born in Chicago to the late Walter and Gertrude (nee Cedarholm) McLean. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Eubank; loving mother of Edward (Carrie) Slee, David (Lynda) Slee, and Sherrill (late Robert) Sanders; cherished...
Sarah Alene Medley
October 12, 2024
Sarah Alene Bates was born in Estil Springs, Tennessee, February 25, 1933 to Aubrey Toney Bates and Cleo Bates. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, John Medley of 59.5 years, along with her siblings, A. L. Bates, Mildred Bates as babies, her older sister, Mary Evelyn Bates Brewer and younger Brother, James Hollis Bates. Three grandchildren...
James William Hurst
October 11, 2024
James William Hurst, age 92,of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on October 11, 2024. Son of George William and Isabelle (Gordon) Hurst. Survived by wife Annabelle (Schroedel), daughter Paula Hurst of Greer, SC, son Jonathan (Beth) Hurst of Jacksonville, IL, grandson Christian M. Ronne of Chicago, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Educated Ravenswood Grade School and Amundsen High School in...
Lawrence P. Budzinski
October 11, 2024
Lawrence P. “Larry” Budzinski
Age 87 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Preceded in death by his parents, George R. Budzinski and Emilia “Milly” (nee Swiersz) Budzinski, and brother Jerome F. Budzinski.
Beloved husband of the late Nancy Lee (nee Wisneski) Budzinski; loving father of Julie (Jeff) Anderson, Dan (Carrie) Budzinski, and ToniLynn (Al)...
Drew A. Fillak
October 9, 2024
DREW A. FILLAK
Age 69, of Manteno IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.
Drew is survived by his loving family, brother, Dr. Douglas (Dr. Paula) Fillak, niece and nephews, Christopher (Alexandria) Fillak, Alexander (Carol) Fillak, Jessica Fillak, cousins, Dr. Sharon Wolchik (Varnum), Dr. Sharlene Wolchik (Poirier), Jann Wells, David Fillak, Paul Fillak and...
Bryan D. Mitchell
October 9, 2024
Age 65, of Naperville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Bryan is survived by his loving family, children, Erin (Dan) Willis, Ryan (Kathleen) Mitchell, mother, Herta Michel (Schumacher), sibling, Jeff (Gail) Michel, grandchildren, Ryleigh Willis, Delainey Willis, Olivia Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell and Elyse Mitchell.
Bryan was preceded in death by his father...
Joe R. Franco
October 8, 2024
Joseph R. Franco, age 74 of Mokena, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
He is survived by his beloved wife Laura (nee Buckner) Franco; children, Joseph C. (Tiffany) Franco, Tiffany (Darren) Laas, Gina (Bobby) Sineni, Dean (Cari) Caruso, Carl Caruso, and Kiana Sikich. Bonus daughter Sissel (Lou) Kleinberg; grandchildren, Mindy (Ron) Anderson, Melissa...
Marlene R Wirth
October 8, 2024
Marlene R. Wirth, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Warren Barr of Orland Park.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Wirth; her children, Richard (Laura) Wirth, Kenneth Eugene (Janice) Wirth, and David Ray Wirth; her grandchildren, Matthew (Heidi) Wirth, Jeremy (Sara) Wirth, Lindsay (Dan) Adamitus, and Kenneth (Bree) Wirth; her great grandchildren, Nixon, Camille,...
Paul Kenneth Reynolds
October 7, 2024
Paul Kenneth Reynolds 75, of Gilbert Arizona, passed away Monday October 7, 2024 after a 24 year battle with Parkinson’s. Paul was born in Breese, Illinois on October 28, 1948 to Patty Edmund (nee Links). He grew up in Keysport, Illinois. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was assigned to the Adjutant Generals office in Heidelberg...
Helen M. Masura
October 7, 2024
Helen Marie Masura 85, of Joliet, IL was born on December 7, 1938 to the late Andrew and Mary Bazik, and passed away October 7, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Masura Sr, Loving mother of Joseph Masura Jr, Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; proud grandma of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, Brecken Courtright; Proud great...
Donald R. Shiner
October 6, 2024
Donald Shiner, died suddenly as the result of a bike accident on October 6, 2024. He was born June 26, 1968 in South Korea. At the age of 6, Donny moved to the United States and was adopted by his parents, Tony and Jonelle Shiner. He grew up in New Lenox and worked for many years as a handyman and...
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