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Rachel Lynn Sweet
December 31, 2016
Rachel Lynn Sweet 19, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Rachel is survived by her loving family; parents James and Susan (nee Wagner) Sweet; brother Randel Sweet; grandparents Edward and Mildred Wagner; uncles Edward (Carol) Wagner, Thomas (Eileen) Sweet and Steven (Mary) Sweet and aunt Barbara Sweet; Rachel was preceded in death by grandparents George and Teresa Sweet....
Edward J. Korczak
December 29, 2016
Edward J. Korczak, age 74 of New Lenox formerly of Joliet, passed away on December 29, 2016. He is survived by his loving family wife Lila (nee McMahon) Korczak; daughters Lisa (Jack) Jessen and Sarah (Jon) Hanf; grandchildren Mitchell (Sarah) Jessen Sr., Megan Jessen, Trey Hanf and Emma Hanf and great grandchild Mitchell Jessen Jr. He was preceded in death...
Mary Lorraine Pesavento
December 26, 2016
MARY LORRAINE PESAVENTO (CORBLEY) Age 83, of Lockport passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home in Lockport. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Steve Pesavento, Mike Pesavento, Richie Pesavento, Jim (Mary) Pesavento, Lorray "Cookie" (Ellis) Whitten, Dave (Tonette) Pesavento, grandchildren, Krissy Pesavento, Justin Pesavento, Samantha (Shaun) Elder, Sarah Pesavento, Heather (Josh) Boatman, Amy (Justin) Marion, Adam...
Marilyn J. Sands
December 24, 2016
Marilyn J. Sands (nee Watson) Age 86 of Matteson, formerly of Frankfort and Oak Lawn, passed away on Saturday, December 24th 2016. Marilyn is survived by her loving family, daughters Terry (late Patrick) Daly and Judy (Gary) Schroer.; grandchildren Patrick (Denise) Daly, Timothy (Anita) Daly, Shaun (Amy) Daly, Mike (Kelly) Daly, Tricia (Alex) Telez and Carrie (Timothy) Jones; great grandchildren...
Dr. William Dalessandro
December 24, 2016
William Dalessandro Dr. William Dalessandro, age 92, a resident of New Lenox and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved son of the late Louis and Annette Dalessandro (Vasto); loving husband of Judith Quinn-Dalessandro; cherished father of William P. (Brigitte), Anthony L. (Sarah), and Michelle C. (Ryan); treasured grandfather of Marco, Leo, and Jasper; dear brother of the...
Kenneth E. Lukes
December 24, 2016
Kenneth E. Lukes 79, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Kenneth was born in Chicago to the late Earl and Emma (nee Reed) Lukes. Beloved husband of Claudette (nee VanDoorne); loving father of Ronda (Greg) Wallace, Kelly (Mark) Gerdes, Kenneth II (Traci) Lukes, Mark (Beverley) Kirby, Susan (Mark) O'Donnell and Renee...
Catherine Marie Hudek
December 23, 2016
Catherine Marie Hudek (Russo) Age 58 of Monee, was called to Heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23th 2016 in the arms of her husband and daughter. Catherine is survived by her loving family, husband Frank Giordano Sr.; daughter Misty (John) Totzke; step children Kimberly (Dennis) Ursitti, Frank (Christine) Giordano Jr., Sherry (Nick) LaMonto, Mark (Terra) Giordano...
Henry A. "Pete" Hendricks
December 23, 2016
Henry A. "Pete" Hendricks 79, of Crest Hill, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. Henry was born in Kings, IL to the late Henry H. and Laura (nee Gieger) Hendricks. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Prussner); loving father of Stuart (Kelly) Hendricks, Daniel Hendricks, and the late Henry Hendricks Jr.; cherished grandfather of Meaghan and Jacquelynne Hendricks;...
Verna M. Barney
December 22, 2016
VERNA M. BARNEY (SHALKA) Age 89, of Lockport passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Verna is survived by her loving family, children, Leonard (Kathleen) Barney, William (Mary Pat) Barney, Patricia (Anthony) Jandura, sister, Sophie Segatto, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Verna was preceded in death...
Ronald T. Spirakes
December 22, 2016
RONALD T. SPIRAKES Age 75 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, December 22nd 2016 at his home in Frankfort. Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Spirakes (Tancas), children, Heidi Spirakes, Ronald (Cheryl) Spirakes, siblings, Beau (Connie) Spirakes, Steve Spirakes, Jack Spirakes, Jerry Spirakes, Sharon Pastrick, grandchildren, Jeremy Spirakes, Jordan Spirakes and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronald was...
Mr. Martin T. Murray
December 22, 2016
Martin T. Murray Age 88, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena, IL., passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Millie (nee Kreml, nee Scogin); loving father of Barbara (Drake) Butts, Daniel (Carole) Murray, Mary (Jeff) Maertin, Eileen (Scott) Moss, Michael (Mary Beth) Murray, John (Lynn) Murray, Jeanne (Thomas) Petros, Connie (Charlie) Beagan, Candy (Thomas) Paben, and Caren...
Joyce De Pauw
December 20, 2016
Joyce De Pauw Age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016; beloved fiancé of Daniel Wenzler; loving mother of Randy (Kathie) Day; cherished aunt of Ruthie Miedena. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her girlfriends, and traveling with her family. She was a member of the Midnight Chalk Bandits, Frogette's, and CSA Lodge in Brookfield. Family will receive friends at...
Mrs. Dorothy M. Hawksworth
December 20, 2016
Dorothy M. Hawksworth (nee Gnaster) Age 80, of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Paul Hawksworth; loving mother of David (Susan) Hawksworth, Suzette Diaz, Michael (Kelly) Hawksworth, and Jim (Brenda) Hawksworth; cherished grandmother of Michelle Hawksworth, Megan Hawksworth, Isabel Diaz, Carly Hawksworth, Abby Hawksworth, Marissa Diaz, Jimmy Hawksworth, and Paul Hawksworth. She was preceded in...
Bernard "Buddy" J. Matlage
December 19, 2016
Bernard "Buddy" J. Matlage Age 63, of Joliet formerly of Alsip, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home. Loving husband of Patti Jo (nee Fouts) Matlage; beloved father of Ryan (Cassie Jurgensen) Matlage and William (Kelsy Cupp) Matlage; dearest brother of Kenneth (Pat) Gavril and Susan (Tom) Giali; proud grandfather of...
Sidney Robert "Bob" Drew
December 18, 2016
Sidney Robert "Bob" Drew Peggy (Alpers) Drew lost her husband. A man she's been married to for 49 years. A man who she loved and cared for, in sickness and in health. Brooke (Drew) Bradshaw and Heather (Drew) Ochs lost a father. A man who taught them how to use tools and gave them a whacky sense of humor. Grandchildren,...
Donna B. German
December 16, 2016
Donna B. German (nee Lane) Age 75, a resident of Channahon, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John E. German; loving mother of Robby German, Terina (Dale) Hasselbring, and Tracey (Kenneth) Norman; cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 3; dear sister of Vernita Simmons, Anita (Dean) Chatfield, and Thomas Lane; also survived by...
Mrs. Jodi L. Johnson
December 15, 2016
Jodi L. Johnson (nee Kolmodin) Age 58, a resident of Romeoville, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016; beloved wife of Terry Johnson; loving mother of Trent, Dana, and Ryan Johnson; dear sister of Jill (Bill) Kramer, Jeff (Teresa) Kolmodin, Mark (Robin) Kolmodin, Sally (Jeff) Baerman, and Heidi (Dan) Berta; also survived by her beloved dogs. She...
Christian F. Zigman
December 15, 2016
Christian F. Zigman, age 78, army veteran, passed away on Dec. 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Lorie nee Sakalauskas; loving father of Michelle (Ted) Moyle and Todd (Bridget) Zigman; devoted grandfather of Kelsey Moyle, and Michael Brandmire. Dear brother of Robert Zigman and Edward (Dottie) Zigman, Uncle of Cori, Eric, Darren and Kevin, "Grandpa" of devoted dogs Febe and Hunter....
Mr. Thomas R. Turner
December 14, 2016
Thomas R. Turner Age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016. Beloved husband and best friend of 45 years to Mary (nee Zapatka); loving brother of Nancy Vargo; fond brother-in-law of Patricia Austin, Barbara Mellon, Kathleen (Michael) Neely, and Edward (Alberta) Zapatka; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews and his beloved pets Piper and Riley. He...
Elzeer D. Dupuis Langlois
December 14, 2016
ELZEER DELIA DUPUIS LANGLOIS Age 98, of New Lenox, formerly of Lockport, passed away December 14th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Elzeer is survived by her loving family, children, Therese (Gene) Phillips, Barbara (Jeff) Jennings, Arlette Morris, Madelin Hurley, daughter-in-law, Kay Langlois, siblings, Joanne (Wayne) Dressler, Teresa (James) Johnson, Lorraine McNulty, sister-in-law, Eileen Dupuis, 17 grandchildren, 23...
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