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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Andrew R. Gress
April 17, 2017
Andrew R. Gress Age 78, a resident of New Lenox, IL passed away on April 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia (Manus); loving father of Lori (Jerry) Martin, Linda (Jeff) Bertucci, Tina Stewart, and Rickey Gress; cherished grandfather of Andy, Lisa, Jessica, Jerry, Brandon, Kayla, Bradly, Anthony, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of Rylee, Aiden, Sawyer, and Isabella; dear brother of...
Edwin A. Erickson
April 17, 2017
Edwin "Ed" A. Erickson Age 74, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2017. Loving brother of Jerry (Sandy) Erickson; cherished uncle of John (Teresa) Erickson, Chris (Michelle), Tina (Nat) Freeman, and Eddie (Katrina Wallace) Erickson; beloved brother-in-law of Susan (Lucky Vlahos) Erickson; also survived by numerous great nieces and great nephews, Susan Erickson, and...
Tara Kaack Schwark
April 16, 2017
Age 39, of Mokena formerly of Oak Forest and Manteno, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Loving daughter of Frank and the late Georgene (Baker) Schwark; beloved sister of Tyson Schwark, Tami (Mike) Willett and Travis (Melissa) Schwark; dearest aunt of Tristan, Makaylah and Trenton Schwark, Hayden, Graysen and Briella Willett and Brennan and Kylie Schwark. She is also...
M. Dorothy Kaminski
April 15, 2017
M. Dorothy Martinek Kaminski (Netrval) age 84 of Frankfort, Illinois, formerly of Matteson, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Loving wife of the late William Martinek and the late Anthony Kaminski, sister of the late Robert Netrval, beloved mother of the late Michael Kaminski, Cathy Shaver, Daniel Kaminski, William John (Terri) Martinek, Robert Martinek, John (Julie) Kaminski, Dean...
Virgina M. Amir
April 13, 2017
Virginia M. Amir (Chuyko) Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, April 13 2017. Loving wife of the late Stephen M. Amir; beloved mother of Judi (Don) Stone and the late Stephen J. Amir; dearest grandmother of Jason (Sarah) Stone and cherished great grandmother of Joshua Stone. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way,...
Gregory T. Hobbs
April 11, 2017
Age 73, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Karyl (Gregg); loving father of Julianne (Jayson) Polad, Brett (Tania) Hobbs, and Andrea (Michael) Judge; cherished grandfather of Maxton, Luke, Jake, Sawyer, Paisley, Thomas, and Samantha; dear brother of Ronald (late Marilyn) Hobbs, Martin (Marjory) Hobbs, Lawrence (Denise) Hobbs,...
Richard J. Wisniewski
April 11, 2017
Richard J. Wisniewski 88, of Lockport, formerly of Hot Springs, AR, passed away April 11, 2017 at Rock Run Place - Memory Care, Joliet. Richard was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Victoria (nee Wozniak) Wisniewski. Beloved husband of the late Theresa A. (nee Pocius); loving father of Michael (Ginger) Wisniewski, the late Cathrine Runge, Richard (Marianne) Wisniewski,...
Linda J. Tierney
April 10, 2017
LINDA J. TIERNEY (STURROCK) Age 68, of Lockport, passed away Monday, April 10th, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Linda is survived by her loving family, husband, Doug Tierney, mother, Dorothy Kiwak (Bukowski), children, Amy (Patrick) Hayes, Peter Tierney, siblings, Sharon (Robert) Thyden, Tab (Kim) Volpe, John (Gunilla) Sturrock, grandchildren, Emma Jane Hayes, Ned Patrick Hayes, Aedan John Hayes, Alison...
Mr. Walter E. Wilkosz
April 8, 2017
Walter E. Wilkosz Age 97, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in New Lenox. Beloved husband of the late Jean B. Wilkosz (Rzeszutek); loving father of Ralph Wilkosz, Robert (Pamela) Wilkosz, son-in-law, Doug White; cherished grandfather of Lori (John) O'Keefe, Kelli (Mark) Kolar, Jennifer (Sam) Duncan, and great-grandfather of Mackenzie, Connor, Madison,...
Ernest W. Pentek, Sr.
April 7, 2017
ERNEST W Pentek, Sr. of Frankfort, IL formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 after a short hard fought battle with cancer. Ernie was surrounded by his loving wife Anna (nee Takacs) of 64 years; his children Ernest, Jr., (Retired Engineer CFD) Wife Susan; Daughter Katherine Anne; Daughter Janet Lee; Robert, (Retired FF CFD); John, (Battalion Chief...
Patricia L. Mccarthy
April 6, 2017
PATRICIA LOUISE MCCARTHY Born November 8, 1932 in Hollywood California Died April 6,2017 in Crestwood Illinois Preceded in death by Beloved husband of 22 years, Carl Gale McCarthy Loving mother Edith Louise Brown Father Carl Coomer Grandson Shaun McCarthy Moser Very special friend Sherwin Glaser Survived by Former husband Jerry Gillen Daughter Lori Christine Turner Son Scott Patrick McCarthy and...
William E. Zylstra
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
March 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...
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