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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Mr. William N. Bolker
Feb 25, 2017
William N. Bolker age 79, Born on February 3, 1938 and lived in New Lenox his entire life. He entered heaven on February 25, 2017 after a courageous, brave fight. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Claudia (Larson) and a devoted dad to daughters Beverly (Michael) Judge, Kimberly (Jerrold) Davern and Michelle (Eric) O'Neill. He was happiest...
Donald J. Metzger
Feb 25, 2017
Donald J. Metzger 88, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, IL. Don was born in Joliet, to the late Joseph L. and Bertha P. (nee Anzzoline) Metzger. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Estelle A. (nee Shepherd), a niece Sandra (William) Renner, and nephews, Jay (Patricia) Mitrovich and Randy Mitrovich. Don...
Mrs. Charlene C. Farrell
Feb 24, 2017
Charlene C. Farrell (nee Collings) Age 83, resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald Farrell; loving mother of Donna (Ron) Ahlberg and Deirdre (David) Michelich; cherished grandmother of Ian, Abigail, Alexandra, and Madison; dear sister of Bonnie Rothman. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Collings (nee Jones), her...
Peggy L. Predl
Feb 23, 2017
PEGGY L. PREDL (JOHNSON) Age 90, of Dolton, passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Peggy is survived by her loving family, children, Richard (Susan) Predl, Jennifer (Richard) Walstra, David (Janice) Predl, Suzanne (George) Cook, grandchildren, Megan (Andrew) Krekling, Kristen (Robert) Salinas, Christopher (Anna) Walstra, Sarah Walstra, Valerie Poerio, Dominic Poerio, Anthony Poerio, great...
Vernell Zwolinski
Feb 22, 2017
Vernell Zwolinski (88 years young) of New Lenox, IL passed over peacefully on February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Raymond, loving mother of Deb Zwolinski, Nancy (Terry) Koepke, Ray (Colleen) Zwolinski, and the late Gary Zwolinski (Brenda McCann). Cherished grandmother of Bryon (Jennifer) Koepke, the late Christian Koepke, Briana and Payton Zwolinski. Great grandmother of...
Herta "Hedda" A. Olson
Feb 22, 2017
HERTA "HEDDA" A. OLSON (SCHUSSLER) Age 90, of Lockport passed away Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Hedda is survived by her loving family, daughters, Marie Saginus, Cindy Schnoes, grandchildren, Erica Saginus, Kyle (Amanda Beggs) Saginus, Ashley Rhodes and great grandson Colin. Hedda was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund & Rosa Schussler, husband, John Olson,...
Sally B. Faulkner
Feb 19, 2017
Sally B. Faulkner (nee Riley) Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Malta, Sycamore and Paragould AR passed away on Sunday, February 19,2017. She is survived by her loving family; children John E. (Doris) Johnson and Julie Ann Johnson; sister Lillie (John) Reynolds; grandchildren Nathan Johnson, Emery Johnson and Lauren (Aaron) Black; great grandson Andy Black and many nieces and nephews....
Daniel S. Delia
Feb 18, 2017
Daniel S. Delia, age 53, of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; mother Lynda (nee Allen) Delia; children Elizabeth Delia, Patrick Delia and Lauren Delia; siblings Edward Delia, Debbie Popp and Anthony (Beth) Delia and his former wife Maryellen Boyle Delia. He was preceded in death by...
Michael J. Holba
Feb 18, 2017
MICHAEL J. HOLBA "God Bless our best friend, our rock, our hero, husband and dad." Age 64, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at his home in Mokena. Mike is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Holba (Drzewiecki), children, Kelly (David) Hartman, Brian (Megan) Holba, siblings, Maryann (Michael) Leimbach, Patricia Pierce, Theresa (Steven) Spearson, grandchildren; better known...
Robert J. "Joe" Gougar
Feb 17, 2017
Robert Joseph "Joe" Gougar passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, at the age of 90. He was born June 4, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Joe graduated from Joliet Township High School, class of 1944, and was the third generation to operate the Gougar family farm throughout his entire adult life. He was an avid fan of local high school...
Della "Louise" Boltz
Feb 16, 2017
DELLA "LOUISE" BOLTZ (CARMONY) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Louise is survived by her loving family, her husband of 59 years, Donald Boltz, children, Robin (Richard) Suhs, Darryl (Kim) Boltz, Veda Carmony, Cheri (Laurie Roxworthy) Boltz, brother, Raymond (Barbara) Carmony, grandchildren, Katy (Deveraux) Taylor, Brandon Boltz, Heather Boltz,...
Charles A. Mccallen
Feb 14, 2017
Charles A. McCallen 83, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet. Charles was born in Watson Township (Effingham), IL to the late Lloyd A. and Mildred S. (nee Tedrick) McCallen. Loving father of the late Charles (in infancy), Mary (Ted) Tonelli, Thomas C. McCallen, Cynthia J. McCallen, and Donald (Elaine) McCallen; cherished grandfather of Jamie (Corey) Bruff,...
Geraldine J. Ludolph
Feb 13, 2017
Geraldine J. Ludolph (nee Woycheese) Age 82, resident of Orland Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Ludolph Jr.; loving mother of John (Diane) Ludolph, Alan (Juli Stutz) Ludolph, Brian (Ann) Ludolph and the late George Ludolph III; dearest sister of Jan (Doug) Watson and Jack (Patricia) Woycheese; cherished grandmother...
Mrs. Laura L. Phelps
Feb 12, 2017
Laura L. Phelps (nee Jacob) 62, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Beloved wife of David A. Phelps; loving daughter of Robert Jacob and the late Shirley Jacob (Bennett); devoted mother of Andy (Tammy) Forsythe and Bryan (Rachel) Forsythe; and dear step-mother of David R. Phelps and Angela Phelps; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Phelps; treasured sister...
Mario Sr. Sanchez
Feb 12, 2017
Mario Sanchez Sr. Age 59, of Frankfort formerly of Plymouth Indiana. Loving husband of Gabriela (nee Gonzalez); beloved father of Sandra Sanchez and the late Mario Sanchez Jr.; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Sophia, Mario and Maverick. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mario played in many indoor and outdoor Soccer Leagues. Family will receive friends...
Ethel M. Esgar
Feb 11, 2017
ETHEL M. ESGAR (GAENZLE) Age 93, of Plainfield passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet in Joliet. Ethel is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patricia Esgar, granddaughter, Corryn (Curtis) Sineath, one great grandchild on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Sarah Gaenzle (Fasig), husband, William...
Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen
Feb 11, 2017
Carol A. Stirzen (Licina) Age 74, of New Lenox, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Stirzen; loving mother of Michele (Ben) Burgio and Michael (Michelle) Paukstis; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Maxwell, Cooper, Claudia, and Joyanna; and great-grandmother of Savannah; dear sister of Philip Licina. She was preceded in death by her...
Lois N. Kelly
Feb 10, 2017
Lois N. Kelly 86, of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. Lois was born in Joliet to the late Arthur and Hulda (nee Nelson) Larson. Loving mother of Kirk (Christine) Kelly of Manhattan, IL, Keith (Jeanne) Kelly of Bass Lake, IN, and Karen Kelly of Joliet, IL;...
Wayne Bracken
Feb 10, 2017
Wayne Bracken Age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 10. 2017. Loving husband of Carol (nee Franson); beloved father of Sherri (David Kandow) Bracken and Sheila (Chad) Vaughn; dearest brother of the late Edith Travis, Joyce (late Don) Norton, Faye Bowers and Doug (Ronni) Bracken; proud grandfather of Alyssa Kandow, Griffin Vaughn and Owen Vaughn;...
Terry L. Patton
Feb 10, 2017
Terry L. Patton (nee Woolard), age 67, resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Terry is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Bill Patton; loving children Kimberly (Scott) Senffner and Christine Patton (Brian Palmer); grandchildren Cassie (Colton), Ryan, Mya, and Baylee; great-grandchildren Olivia and Ryder; her sister Randy...
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