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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Mr. Bob Buchanan
Oct 18, 2016
Bob Buchanan Age 70, resident of Frankfort, IL formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Bozec); loving father of Gina (Sloan) Rolando, Colleen (Ed) Dampf, and Michelle (Tom) Buell; cherished grandfather of Kira, Tommy, Gregory, Johnny, Lucy, Clare, Samantha, and Nick; also survived by numerous loving cousins. He was preceded in...
Edward J. Tatro
Oct 14, 2016
Edward James Tatro, age 91, passed away Friday October 14. 2016 at his home in New Lenox. Born, May 8, 1925, and raised in Joliet, residing in New Lenox since 1960. Employed by the E. J. & E. Railway as a locomotive fireman and engineer for 42 years retiring in 1985. Proceeded in death by his wife of 67 years,...
Mr. Frank L. Snyder, Sr.
Oct 13, 2016
Snyder, Sr., Frank Lamar Frank Lamar Snyder Sr. 84, of Chicago passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Born in Arkansas and moved to Chicago to fulfill a lifelong career on the railroad. He was the loving husband of Clyda for 58 years. Devoted father of Jamie (Rich) Longfellow, Frank (Cheryl) Snyder. Proud grandfather of Nicolette (Jonathan) Mireles, Eric Longfellow...
Thomas W. Hojnicki
Oct 13, 2016
THOMAS W. HOJNICKI Age 75, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 at his home in Mokena. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Diane Hojnicki (Martino), children, Nancy Eklund, Mark (Jenna) Hojnicki, Paul (Olga) Hojnicki, siblings, Margaret (Joseph) Murzyn, Howard (Carol) Hojnicki, Peter (Linda) Hojnicki, grandchildren, Tommy Eklund, Anna Eklund, Olivia Hojnicki, Luke Hojnicki and Drew...
John E. Mcclaughry
Oct 12, 2016
John E. McClaughry 86, of New Lenox formerly of Park Forest, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. John was born in Blue Island to the late James L. and Emily E. (nee Schmidt) McClaughry. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Bertman); loving father of Charlene Marie (the late Eric William) Carlson, Catherine Ann Vaughan, and the late Cynthia...
Dorothy Catherine Grimm
Oct 12, 2016
Dorothy Catherine Grimm (nee Gebhart) 88, formerly of Chicago and New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Hartsfield Village in Munster, IN. Dorothy was born in Chicago to the late Francis and Stella (nee Galewski) Gebhart. Beloved wife of the late John Bernard Grimm; loving mother of Gaylyn (Steve) Pollard, Glen Grimm, and Greg Grimm; cherished "Grandma Dot"...
Nancy C. Young
Oct 12, 2016
NANCY C. YOUNG (CAMPBELL) Age 87, of Hilton Head Island, SC formerly of Lockport passed away Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta GA. Nancy is survived by her loving family, children, Susan Nancy Young, Quentin (Diane) Young, Janet (David) Derr, grandchildren, Paige (Alex) Toussant and Reid Young. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. AJ...
Larry L Swenson
Oct 12, 2016
LARRY L. SWENSON Age 80, a lifelong resident of Lockport passed away Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, children, James H. Swenson, Robert W. Swenson, Lorrie A. Crouse, grandchildren, Kathe Borzman, Megyn Crouse, Becka (Erik) Lisewski, Natasha Swenson, great grandchild, Cassie Abbott and great great grandchild Marlee Pollock....
Edna Lewandowski
Oct 10, 2016
Edna Lewandowski (nee Wojtyska) 99, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Edna was born in Chicago to the late Pietr and Stella (nee Jankowski) Wojtyska. Beloved wife of the late Henry Lewandowski; loving mother of the late Richard (Shirley); JoAnne (late Joseph) Salomon, Tom (Tina), Ted (LaVerne), Robert (Barbara), Henry (Maureen), Henrietta (Kenneth) Frahm,...
Kelsey A. Raven
Oct 9, 2016
KELSEY A. RAVEN Age 25, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 9th 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kelsey is survived by her loving family, mother, Kathleen Raven (Sosnowski), sister, Kaitlin Raven, grandmother, Joan Sosnowski (Nowicki), aunts and uncles, Cynthia (John) Cumbee, Richard (Dianna) Raven, Alice Raven and several cousins. Kelsey was preceded in death by...
Frank W. Delaurentis
Oct 8, 2016
FRANK W. DeLAURENTIS Age 47 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly of an undetected aortic aneurysm; on Saturday, October 8th 2016 at his home in Frankfort. Frank is survived by his loving family, wife, Martina DeLaurentis (Steinkopf), daughter, Marisa DeLaurentis, father, Frank P. (Jolanta) DeLaurentis, mother and father in law, Horst & Anita Steinkopf, step-brother, Rydis (Greta) Valikonis and close friend...
Doris L. Wright
Oct 7, 2016
Doris L. Wright (nee Van Hessen) Doris Louise Wright, resident of Mokena and formerly from Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 7, 2016. Doris loved cookies, cherry pie and black licorice, doing crafts, traveling, making lists, solving crossword puzzles, watching the Blackhawks and NCAA college basketball, spending time with friends and family, playing games – especially...
Robert E. Mcgarry
Oct 6, 2016
Robert E. McGarry, age 68,of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Loving husband of the late Lucille (nee Ziccardi) McGarry; beloved brother of Ellen (Gary) Schneider, late James (Barbara) McGarry and late Edward (Phyllis) McGarry and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Kurtz...
Paul A. Dodge
Oct 4, 2016
PAUL A. DODGE Age 88, of Lockport passed away Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, Kent (Rebekka) Dodge, Debra Cheek, Ross (Rebecca) Dodge, Mark (Jeanine) Dodge, Glen (Lynn) Dodge, siblings, Arlyce (Art) Behmetuik, Patricia (James) Richer, grandchildren, April (Dennis) Hansen, Jake (Meghann) Dodge, Kyle (Amber)...
James A. Kozak
Oct 4, 2016
Age 95 a resident of Frankfort, IL, former owner of Kozak's Tavern, member of International Polka Association (IPA) and American Racing Pigeon Union (ARPU), passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. Kozak (nee Sebonia); loving father of James R. Kozak, Linda (Peter) Donzelli, and Michelle (Carmen) Ruffino; cherished grandfather of Ed Ambrose, Jennifer...
Mr. Harry R. Mistro
Oct 3, 2016
Harry R. "Bud" Mistro age 73, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Oak Forest and Roseland, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Ortigara); loving father of Denise (Tom) Padanilam and Chris (Tom) Gallagher; cherished grandfather of Ben, Matt, Michael, Luke, and Drew; dear brother of George (Pauline) Mistro, LeRoy...
Richard "Rich" M. Portwood
Oct 2, 2016
Richard "Rich" M. Portwood Age 59, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Frankfort went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at his home after living nearly 30 years with brain cancer. Rich was passionately in love and loved by his soul mate and wife, partner in Christ and partner in life Chris Portwood (nee Hammarstrom); he is...
Kenneth E. Bodnicki
Oct 2, 2016
Kenneth E. Bodnicki 77, late of Arizona and formerly of the Chicago area, passed away October 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Adeline (nee Marcyan) Bodnicki. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Mary (nee Nemtusak); loving father of Sharon Knerr, Kenneth (Sheri) Bodnicki, Edward (Jessica) Bodnicki, and...
Raymond P. Stawick
Sep 30, 2016
Raymond P. Stawick 65, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 30, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Ray was born in Joliet to the late Glen and Virginia (nee Filson) Stawick. Beloved husband of Lynnette (nee Perretta); loving father of Rachel Stawick, Andrew Stawick and Stephen (Dawn) Stawick; cherished grandfather of Christoph and Anja Stawick; dear...
Keith W. Marshall
Sep 26, 2016
Keith W. Marshall 78, of the Frankfort / New Lenox area, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Keith was born in Chicago to the late Earl Marshall and Betty (nee Hurst) Marshall-Canick. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Klein); loving father of Theresa (James) Ellis, the late Donna (John) Ellis, Connie (the late David)...
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