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Barbara J. Hansen
Jul 15, 2023
BARBARA J. HANSEN
Age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Barbara is survived by her loving family, niece, Mary (Gerald) Malok, nephew, Ralph (Jackie) Vitiritti, great nieces, Haley Malok, Venessa (Dan) Hardy, great great niece and nephews, Elliot Hardy, Jasper Hardy, Oliver Hardy and Vivienne Hardy.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...
Daniel Kovach
Jul 14, 2023
DANIEL KOVACH
Age 69 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Wendy Kovach (Jutzi), children, Julie (Jason) Matthews, Kim (Jim) Novak, Mike (Alicia) Kovach, siblings, David (Betty) Kovach, Diane (Larry) Tuman, Donald (Patti) Kovach, Fred Kovach, Debbi (Michael Dolan) Kovach, sister in-law, Claudia Kovach, grandchildren,...
D. Jean Taaffe
Jul 13, 2023
D. JEAN TAAFFE
(DOHERTY)
Age 93 of Crown Point IN, formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at Park Place of St. John IN.
Jean is survived by her loving family, children, Terri (Bill) Mirenic, Bill (Kim) Taaffe, Janice (Tim) Kirk, Barb (Conrad) Sobol, Marilyn (Michael) Paez, siblings, Alice Rooney, Dan Doherty, Tim (Barb) Doherty, Eileen Doherty, 17 grandchildren,...
Henry "Hank" Callahan
Jul 12, 2023
Henry M. Callahan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Henry is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (nee Vaisvil) Callahan; children, Tamara Lingo, Kevin (Joyce) Callahan, Brian (Lisa) Callahan, and Michael (Teri) Callahan; grandchildren, Gabrielle (Andrew) Snyder, Baylee Callahan, Felisha Melendez, and Danielle Callahan; great-grandchildren, Aubry Milewski and Andrew Snyder; sister Margaret...
Marilyn A. West-Sorrentino
Jul 11, 2023
MARILYN A. WEST-SORRENTINO
(FRISCHMANN)
Age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at her home at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL.
Marilyn is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony V. Sorrentino, children, Shari (Mark) Roach, David (Barbara) West, Paul (Mary Lou Luif) West, Donald J. (Michelle) West, brother, Joseph (Kimberly) Frischmann, grandchildren, Jacob Roach, Peter Roach, GraceAnne Roach, Eric Roach,...
Beverley J. Holland
Jul 7, 2023
BEVERLEY J. HOLLAND
(EVANS)
Age 97, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Beverley is survived by her loving family, daughters, Terrie (Harry) Bohn, Gail Edgar, grandchildren, Jeff (Julie) Edgar, Janelle (Chris) Brewer, Amy (Scott Soprych) Bohn, Scott (Amy Larke) Bohn, great grandchildren, Marc (Erin) Edgar, Christopher Edgar, Hanna (Josh) Cercone,...
Judith A. Valentino
Jul 5, 2023
Judith A. Valentino (nee Marinko)
Age 76, a New Lenox resident of over 46 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Judy was born in Phillips, WI to the late Edward and Emily (nee Fasko) Marinko. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Valentino; loving mother of Carole (Tim Doran) Hyatt, Edward (Holly) Valentino,...
Arthur C. Martello
Jul 4, 2023
Arthur C. Martello, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, with his family by his side at Marley Oaks Assisted Living Center in Mokena.
Arthur is survived by his beloved wife, Rose (nee Reno) Martello; children, Thomas (Diane) Martello, Arthur (Gail) Martello, Charles (Dorene) Martello, and Suzanne (Tony) D’Ortenzio; grandchildren, Philip (Jackie) Martello, Matthew (Valerie) Martello, Natalie Martello, Celeste...
Geraldine M. Lazarz
Jun 30, 2023
GERALDINE M. LAZARZ
(BIENIEK)
Age 85, of Frankfort, formerly of Lago Vista in Lockport, passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.
Geraldine is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Lazarz, children, late son, Frank Lazarz, Susan (Jim) Cieslik, Mark A. Lazarz, brother, Richard (Gerry) Bieniek, daughter in-law, Margaret (Pat) Haugen, grandchildren, Jennifer (fiancée Jon Husby) Lazarz, Donald...
Derald "Duke" L. Mahy
Jun 29, 2023
DERALD “DUKE” L. MAHY
Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Duke is survived by his loving family, wife, Audrey Mahy (Litwitz), children, William Mahy, Scott Mahy, Jeffery (April) Mahy, grandchildren, Joseph (Cheyna) Mahy, Zachary (Deima) Mahy, Hayley (Jason) O’Brien, Tyler (Haley Guynes) Mahy, Nicholas Mahy, Ryan Mahy, Jake (Morghan)...
Darrell L. Sanders
Jun 29, 2023
Darrell L Sanders: A Life Dedicated to Service
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chief Darrell L. Sanders, a beloved husband to Jayne, father to Ashley, Brandy, Brent, Jason, and Jeni and dedicated grandfather to all of his beloved grandchildren. Darrell passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home in Frankfort, at the age...
Annette C. Ondrejka
Jun 28, 2023
Annette C. Ondrejka
Age 59 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Annette was born on February 28th, 1964, to Alex H. and the late Marian R. (nee Bartkiewicz) Giertych in South Chicago, IL. She was raised in South Holland, IL, along with her dear siblings: the late Theresa...
Maryann Woehlke
Jun 27, 2023
Maryann Woehlke, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Park Point Nursing Home in Morris, IL.
Maryann is survived by her children, Sandra (Patrick) Froehlke, Debra (James) Doolan, Charles (Marlene) Woehlke; grandchildren, James Doolan, Brian Doolan, Kyle Doolan, Melissa Froehlke, William Woehlke, Shawn Woehlke; and her great-grandchildren, Ryan, Casyn.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Woehlke,...
Patricia Ann Scannell
Jun 24, 2023
Patricia Ann Scannell, nee Schmidt, age 74, beloved wife of Kenneth H. Scannell. Loving mother of Monica (Chris) Schultz. Dear sister of Andrea (the late John) Pearson, Craig (Theresa) Schmidt and Ernest (the late Gayle) Schmidt Jr., Sister-in-law of Cathleen Kerfin. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 3 to 8 pm and Thursday, July 6, 2023,...
Florence A. Januchowski
Jun 24, 2023
Florence A. Januchowski (nee Karpinski)
Age 102 of Mokena, IL, formerly of Burnham, IL, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Clarendale of Mokena. Florence was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Katherine (nee DeYoung) Karpinski and was a parishioner of St. Michael the Arch Angel Church in South Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Januchowski;...
Kathryn M. Day
Jun 23, 2023
Kathryn M. Day (nee Craven), was born in Pontiac to Juanita (Craven) Adduci and the late John Craven and passed away June 23, 2023.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband John G. Day, father John Craven and step father Nick Adduci; loving mother of Peggy (Phil) Jones, and John (Michelle) Day Jr; proud grandmother of Kaylee, Cabrey, Jonah, Johnny III...
Scott M. Reiter
Jun 22, 2023
Scott Michael Reiter passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. He married Mary Beth (Devine) on Dec 28, 1974. A lifelong resident of Will County, Scott attended St Jude School New Lenox, Providence Catholic High School, University of New Brunswick (Survey Engineering) and Governors State University (Masters of Public Administration). He owned and operated two businesses: Reiter and Associates Land...
Karen M. Mikula
Jun 22, 2023
Karen Mikula (nee Marich) 62, of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Chicago, IL, Karen went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Loyola University of Chicago. Her compassionate nature and strong desire to help others led her to have a successful career in hospice and continuing...
Lavonne L. Lichtenwalter
Jun 20, 2023
LaVonne L. Lichtenwalter 90, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in 1933 to the late George and Lillian Brandau and passed away on June 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her three brothers Edwin (Helene) Brandau, Loyd (Bernice) Brandau, and Arthur (Barbara) Brandau; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. LaVonne loved the farm life with the family Brandau Farm....
Charles W. Commerford Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
Charles W. Commerford Jr., passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife Gail (nee Baumgartner) Commerford; children, Linda (Dave) Monge, Barbara Commerford, and Chrissy (Joe) Billings; grandchildren, Michael (Samantha) Monge, David (Leah) Monge, Robert (Mallory) Monge, John (Kirsten) Billings, and Jacob Billings; his great-grandchildren, Jackson Billings, Gavin Monge, and Enzo Monge; his sister...
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