Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

James G. Ledvina,  Sr.

James G. Ledvina, Sr.

October 18, 2017

James G. Ledvina Sr. 75, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. James was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Elsie (nee Vanek) Ledvina. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Schmidt); loving father of Lori (Arthur) Grosse, James Jr. (Denise), and Kristy Ledvina; cherished grandfather of Alexis Aguirre, and Nicholas and Tyler Ledvina; dear...

Robert F. Dice,  Jr.

Robert F. Dice, Jr.

October 16, 2017

Robert F. Dice Jr 79, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Robert was born in Chicago to the late Robert F. Sr and Frances (nee Mahoney) Dice. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Speaker); loving father of Robert III, Lori Dice, Sheryl (Kevin) Ott, and Thomas (Karen); cherished grandfather of Robert Dice IV,...

Mrs. Claireen Chinderle

Mrs. Claireen Chinderle

October 15, 2017

Claireen E. Chinderle (Van Street) Age 64, a resident of Pentwater, MI formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Beloved wife of Jacob Chinderle; loving mother of Jenny (Robert) Smith, and step-mother of Gail (Steven) Meyer, Sara (Tony) Iwaniuk, and Adam Chinderle; cherished grandmother of Audrey, August, Grant, Aaron, Sophie, Hannah, Andrew, Natalie, and Zack; dear...

Beverly J. King Murawski

Beverly J. King Murawski

October 13, 2017

Beverly J. King Murawski (Fulsaas) Age 88 of Crete, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Franciscan St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights Beverly is survived by her loving family, husband Henry J. Murawski; children Scott Allan King; Russell J. King; Rory S. King and Konnie Louise King; brother Larry Murdoch; grandchildren Kelli Jo Schroeder and Shelby J. (King)...

Michael "Moe" Nimon

Michael "Moe" Nimon

October 12, 2017

MICHAEL "MOE" NIMON Age 67, of New Lenox, formerly of Harvey, passed away Thursday, October 12th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Moe is survived by his loving family; his wife, Gloria Nimon (Mize) of 45 years whom he married on July 29, 1972, mother, Margaret Nimon (Taylor), children, Angela (Nick) Gallo, Timothy (Candice) Nimon, siblings, Jack Taylor...

Diane Ruth Anderson

Diane Ruth Anderson

October 10, 2017

Diane R. Anderson (Veltman) Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Anderson; loving mother of Brian (Trisha) Anderson and Heidi (Robert) Buhle; dear grandmother of Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, and Brooks; dear sister of Earl (Betty) Veltman,...

Harlow W. Lusk,  Jr

Harlow W. Lusk, Jr

October 9, 2017

Harlow W. Lusk Jr. 82, of New Lenox, formerly of Worth passed away Monday, October 09, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Harlow was born in Chicago to the late Harlow W. Sr. and Hazel I. (nee Schaade) Lusk. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Bruno); loving father of Holly (Mike) Griff, Julie (Mike) Clendenning, Wendy (the late Tom) Lucas, Peter...

Mr. Samuel P. Kearney

Mr. Samuel P. Kearney

October 8, 2017

Samuel P. Kearney Age 88, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Loving uncle of Charles (Carrie) Lynch, Patricia (Jack) O'Connor, William Lynch, and Kaylen Schultz; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; dear brother-in-law of retired Chicago Police Officer Patrick Lynch. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Gerald F. Murphy

Gerald F. Murphy

October 6, 2017

Gerald F. Murphy Age 86, of Mokena formerly of Koontz Lake IN, St. John IN and Chicago, passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2017. Gerald is survived by his loving family; children Ellyn (Dan) McGrath, Gerald M. (Janet) Murphy and Michael (Laura) Murphy; daughter in law Corda Murphy; sister Winifred (James) Hendron; grandchildren Ryan (Sadie) McGrath, Erin McGrath, Kevin (Krista)...

Dixie J. Lucinski

Dixie J. Lucinski

October 6, 2017

DIXIE J. LUCINSKI (ROGERS) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, October 6th, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Dixie is survived by her loving family, children, Edward Lucinski, Steven Lucinski, Jay (Gina) Lucinski, grandchildren, Steven, Katlynd, Kelly, Jason, great grandson, Jaxon, sister-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" Rogers, and brother-in-law Fritz Ramos. Dixie was preceded in death...

Eileen F. Filicicchia

Eileen F. Filicicchia

October 5, 2017

Eileen P. Filicicchia Age 88 of Orland Park, formerly of Naperville, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Loving wife of the late Frank Filicicchia; beloved mother of Frank (Kim) Filicicchia, Janet (Paul) Cepican, Michael (Patricia) Filicicchia and the late Patrice (late Michael) Litton; dearest sister of Florence (late Richard) Walsh and the late Jack (Silvia) Andrews and late Patrick...

Betty A. Smith

Betty A. Smith

October 4, 2017

Betty A. Smith Age 79, of Frankfort formerly of Greenville S.C. passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Loving wife of the late Richard Lewis Smith Sr; beloved mother of Richard (Jennifer) Smith, Jr., Cyndi (Mike) Griffith, Saundra Smith and Marjorie (Don) Harrelson; dearest sister of the late Patricia Snoddy and James (Joy) Snoddy; cherished grandmother of Anna, Sarah, Joshua,...

Mr. John "Jack" Armin,  Jr.

Mr. John "Jack" Armin, Jr.

October 4, 2017

John "Jack" Armin Jr. Age 78, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 2017. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Zumpf); loving father of Angeline (Clifford) Fleszewski and John Armin III; and dear step-father of Christina (Gary) Fransico, Melissa (John) Noonan, and Leah (fiancé Dan Touzio) Price; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1. He was preceded in death by...

Clara M. Reid

Clara M. Reid

October 3, 2017

Clara M. Reid (Konrath) Age 82, a resident of Beecher, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold W. Reid; loving mother of Candice (Michael) Geagan, Michelle (Jack) Cummings, Harold (Carol) Reid, and Jackie (Shawn) Noon; cherished grandmother of 16; and great-grandmother of many. She has 2 sisters and 1 brother. She...

Carol Ann Krauss

Carol Ann Krauss

October 3, 2017

Carol Ann Krauss (nee Mays) born 02/21/1936, (formerly of Chicago) was called home by her Heavenly Father while she slept peacefully on October 3rd, after suffering from complications from a rare form of a Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma called Sezary syndrome. After four years of suffering, Carol was finally diagnosed in November of 2016. Carol was surrounded by her loving family and...

Janie C. Edwards

Janie C. Edwards

October 1, 2017

JANIE C. EDWARDS (HARSTICK) Janie Cheryl Edwards born on May 29th, 1949 was granted her guardian angle wings on Sunday, October 1st, 2017. She was known to her family as "Tootsie". She will be missed by her family. She is survived by her son Jason Fisher, grandchildren, Isabella Fisher, Isaiah Fisher, mother, Irene Beinor, siblings Steve Harstick, Ray Harstick and...

Mrs. Tammy L. Rae

Mrs. Tammy L. Rae

September 30, 2017

Tammy L. Rae (Crispin) Age 59, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on September 30, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Beloved wife of Robert Rae; loving mother of Robert and Jacquelyn; dear sister of Darryl Crispin, Sharon (James) Grady, Suzanne (Dr. Howard) Monsour; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at...

William M. Keefe

William M. Keefe

September 28, 2017

William M. Keefe Age 76, of Mokena and Homer Glen, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Loving son of the late Joseph and late Evelyn (MacDonald) Keefe; beloved brother of Joseph (Phyllis) Keefe, late James (late Judy) Keefe, Jack (Betty) Keefe, Judy Speek, Mary (Wayne) Fairbrother, Gerard (Lynn) Keefe, Christine (John) Dunnett, Thomas (Letty) Keefe and Evelyn...

Dale A. Klann

Dale A. Klann

September 28, 2017

Dale A. Klann 65, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Dale was born in Tinley Park, IL to the late Herman and Mildred (nee Siekmann) Klann. Father of Shaun (Natalie) Klann and Lacey (Tom) Olsen; proud Papa of Travis and Kaitlyn Klann, and Reese and Nick Olsen; numerous friends also survive. Dale was a mechanic, a realtor...

Howard A. Wall,  Jr.

Howard A. Wall, Jr.

September 28, 2017

Howard A. Wall, Jr. Age 78, of New Lenox, formerly of the Villages, FL and Homewood, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; wife Anna Wall (nee Greer); children Julie (Rev. Evan) Goranson, Nancy Wall and Jeffrey (late Diana) Wall; grandchildren Kate and Carly Goranson; brother Joe (Diane) Wall and many nephews. He...