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Jason E. Mitchell
August 18, 2017
Jason E. Mitchell 34, of Joliet, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Cherished father of Madison, Bailey and Jameson; loving son of Ernest and Suzanne (nee Flanagan) Mitchell; dear brother of John (Jenny) Oudsteyn, Brian (Chantell) Oudsteyn and Katie (Sean) Karczewski; also survived by his significant other Nicole Winchell and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jason was President...
Alan S. Blackman
August 18, 2017
ALAN S. BLACKMAN Age 77 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2017 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Alan is survived by his loving family, children, George Blackman, Michael J. (Alice) Blackman, Michael S. Blackman, Sharyl Blackman, sister, Phyllis (John) Klein, grandchildren, George A. Blackman, Tara Rieger, Dean Rieger, Aaron Blackman, Christopher (Britney) Blackman, great grandson, Brody Blackman...
Robert K. Jackson
August 16, 2017
ROBERT K. JACKSON Age 50, of Joliet, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 in Bridgeview, IL. Robert is survived by his loving family, mother, Bobbie Jackson (Buie), siblings, Tony Jackson, Ronald Jackson, Cindy Werner, James Jackson, Owen Clark and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jackson. Family received friends at Goodale Memorial...
Joyce E. Brown
August 16, 2017
JOYCE E. BROWN (VINCENT) Age 86, of Joliet passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Joyce is survived by her loving family, daughters, Doris (Harold) Quigley, Sandy (Coy) Barnes, sister, Betty (Jerry) Banister, granddaughter, Tara (David) Cherry, great grandchildren, Ethan Cherry, Jaedyn Cherry, McKenna Cherry and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in...
Wilbur A. Rodegehero
August 16, 2017
WILBUR A. RODEGHERO Age 87, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Wilbur is survived by his loving family, sister, Carol Randich, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Martha Rodeghero (Coleman), siblings, Robert (Helen) Rodeghero, Doris (Peter)...
Dorothy M. Bettenhausen
August 14, 2017
Dorothy M. Bettenhausen (nee DeValk) 92, of Manteno, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. She was born January 9, 1925 in Lester, IA to Simon and Ann DeValk. She married Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen on June 17, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, camping...
Christine Ann Baranak
August 14, 2017
Christine Ann Baranak Age 57, of Mokena, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Loving wife of Raymond Baranak; beloved mother of Carissa (Jeremy) Catellier, Brandon (Carly) Baranak, Selena Baranak and Kailley Baranak; fond sister of Mark (fiancée Carolyn Hauser) Huria and Patrick Gleason; cherished grandmother of Caiden, Kinzie and Jaritt Catellier and Charli, Owen, Paisley and Payton Baranak. She...
Ms. Goldie A. Lorenzen
August 11, 2017
Goldie A. Lorenzen Sunrise: September 11,1912 Sunset: August 11, 2017 Goldie was born in Chicago and lived in Lockport since 1936. Survived by her devoted and doting daughter, Lorelei. Her loving husband, Mylon, and dear son, Herbert, preceded her in death. You might remember Goldie from her active participation in Job's Daughter's Bethel #9 (Honored Queen), Lockport Women's Club (Past...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Pavlik, Jr.
August 10, 2017
LAWRENCE "LARRY" J. PAVLIK, JR Age 49, of Lockport, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Diane Pavlik (Janicki), daughters, Delaney Pavlik, Danielle Pavlik, mother, Bernadette Pavlik (Wagner), sister, Helen Pavlik and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence...
Maria Hayes
August 9, 2017
Maria Hayes Maria Hayes (nee Gervasi), Age 64, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John E. Hayes Sr.; loving daughter of Concetta Narducci; cherished mother of Concettina (Edward) Lawler, Kelly Hayes, Melissa (David) Oesterreich, and John Jr. (Amanda) Hayes; treasured grandmother of Vincent, Jonathon, Viktor, Mishelle, Alyxzander, Kamryn, and...
Patrick G. Petrow
August 9, 2017
Patrick G. Petrow Age 71 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Loving father of Eileen (Steve) Pinkowski, Wendy (David) Brann, Wesley Petrow and Melinda (Kai) Dodson; Kitty Petrow (mother of his children) and companion Dorothy Wynne; dearest brother of the late Terry (Diane) Petrow and Judy (Dennis) Hon; cherished grandfather of Makayla, Vanessa, Matthew, Alyssa, Jessica...
Dorothy L. Koenig
August 9, 2017
Dorothy L. Koenig (nee Mager) Age 92 of Manteno formerly of Wilmington and Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Our Lady of Victory in Bourbonnais. Loving wife of Leslie Koenig; beloved mother of Leslie (Cheryl) Koenig, Sharon (Dale) Bettenhausen, Lyle (Nyla) Koenig and Loren (JoAnn) Koenig. Dearest grandmother of Jeannine (Pastor Robert) Liebmann, Rachel (Seth) Burris, Vicky (Sean)...
Maryann Rabaza
August 5, 2017
MARYANN RABAZA (MUROLO) Age 83, of Alsip, passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at her home in Alsip. Maryann is survived by her loving family, children, Mario (Diane) Rabaza, Robert Rabaza, siblings, Barbara Campasano, Janette Rannals, grandchildren, William Howard, Michael Rabaza and Austin Rabaza. Maryann was preceded in death by her parents, Clement & Jennie Murolo (Miceli), son, Anthony Rabaza,...
Mr. Gilbert "Rick" Dorazio
August 3, 2017
Gilbert "Rick" Dorazio Age 64, resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Chung "Kim" Dorazio; loving father of Anthony (Lourdes) Dorazio and Richard (Susan) Dorazio; cherished grandfather of Destiny, Nevaeh, Mirabella, and Anthony Jr.; dear brother of Rose (Ray) Klich. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Jean Dorazio and siblings:...
Dr. Jacob Samuel
July 31, 2017
Dr. Jacob Samuel of Mokena, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 60. He was a loving husband to Kim Samuel; a beloved father to Siby (Sukanya Banerjee) Samuel, Pushpa Samuel, Kendall Carstens, Reagan Carstens and Emily Carstens; the cherished son of Annamna Samuel; the dearest brother of Cainey Mathew and an uncle...
Leroy Oberlin
July 28, 2017
LeRoy Oberlin Age 75, a resident of Palos Hills, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. Loving father of Antonio (Linda) Oberlin, Jennifer (Kevin) Marren, Melissa (Josh) Cummings, and Mary (Geoff) Fama; dear grandfather of Alyssa, Anthony, Sean, and Conor. He was preceded in death by his siblings late Arthur Oberlin, late Rose (late Fred) Cook, and late June Oberlin;...
Patricia M. Pollack
July 28, 2017
Patricia M. Pollack, nee Kozak 78, of Frankfort formerly of Alsip, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving wife of Albert Pollack; beloved mother of Sherry (Terence) Laverty, Scott Pollack and the late Carl (late Lynn) Kodidek; cherished grandmother of Tracy (Larry) White, Kevin (Nicole) Kodidek, Danny Laverty and Hannah Laverty and...
Mr. James "Jim" Berka
July 27, 2017
James G. "Jim" Berka Age 72, of New Lenox, formerly of Lemont and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathy (Fitzgerald); loving father of Kristin (Jeff) Ward, Patrick (fiancé Jillian Chmura) Berka, Thomas Berka, Brian Berka, and Katie Berka; cherished grandfather of Kelan, Liam, Kane, Addie, and Finn. Jim was a United States Viet Nam...
George M. Violetto
July 26, 2017
George M. Violetto 53, of Midlothian formerly of Orland Park and Crestwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Loving father of Dylan and Ethan Violetto; beloved son of Neoma Violetto (nee Beck) and the late Raymond Violetto, Sr.; dearest brother of Raymond (Janet) Violetto, Jr.; and Carrie Violetto; cherished significant other of Kimmie Sylvester also survived by numerous aunts,...
William Raymond Elwood
July 23, 2017
William Raymond Elwood Sr. 64, of Matteson formerly of Chicago Ridge, Westmont and Berwyn, born in Chicago, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; husband of Peggy (Carroll) Elwood; children William "Bill" (Jennifer) Elwood Jr., Elizabeth Elwood, Brittany Elwood, Christina Elwood; mother Dolores Elwood; Grandpa "Shoulder " of Kaitlin Elwood; siblings Robert (Janice)...
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