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Robert Widlacki
August 12, 2024
Robert K. Widlacki 85, of Coldwater Michigan was born in Evergreen Park IL. to the late Stephen and Mary (nee Rybka) Widlacki and passed away August 12, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Diane (nee Kusmider) Widlacki; loving father of Robert Widlacki, Tim (Nita) Widlacki, Julie Widlacki, Janet (Joshua) Malo, John (Qian) Widlacki, and Lisa Widlacki; proud papa of Kacie,...
Judith Victoria Northrop
August 12, 2024
Judith V. Northrop 71, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Beverly (nee Carpenter) Doria and passed away on August 12, 2024. Beloved companion and life partner of Kim Reichenbach; loving mother of Angela (Sasha Preble) Northrop; proud grandma of Sebastian Preble (9), and Genevieve Preble (6); dear sister of David (Bonnie) Doria, Michael (the...
Dennis P. Galle
August 9, 2024
Dennis Paul Galle of New Lenox, was called home to our Lord and Savior on August 9, 2024. Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend; blessed to be with us for 88 years. Survived by his wife Kathleen (Gast) of 61 years. Seven children, Julianne Galle, Michael Galle (Erin), Beth deVente (Kameron), Jeffrey Galle (Katrina), Christopher Galle (Melanie), Andrea Noonan...
Thomas M. Lejman Jr.
August 7, 2024
THOMAS M. LEJMAN JR.
Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Thomas is survived by his loving family, daughters, Ashley (fiancée Chuck Cardwell) Lejman, Allison (Cliff McClernon) Lejman, partner, Marlene Woods, grandson, Cooper Cardwell, siblings, Wendy (fiancée Bill Tracy) Geagon, Tammy (David) Cuthbert, nieces and nephews, Nicole, David, Samantha, Jessica and...
William Caruso
August 7, 2024
Caruso, William "Bill", stepped into eternity August 7, 2024 at age 90. He is survived by Shirley (nee Alberico), his loving and devoted wife of 68 years. Marianne (Michael) Bannos, his cherished daughter and son-in-law, and Marc (Angel) Bannos, his beloved grandson and granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Donata Caruso, and siblings Lucille (Raymond)...
Susan O. North
August 5, 2024
Susan O. North 85 of Mokena IL. Was born in Los Angeles California to the late Floyd and Florence O’Brien and passed away August 5, 2024. Loving mother of Kristen North and Sheri (Don) Testin. Susan loved spending time with her husband Lee traveling the United States in their RV. The two of them would spend the winter months in...
Lillian A. Moraitis
August 5, 2024
Lillian A. Moraitis (nee Sarno)
Age 76 of Joliet passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Frances (nee Punicki) Sarno. Beloved wife of the late John T. Moraitis; loving mother of Philip (Leanne) Wargowsky and Maria (Angelo) Della Ragione; cherished grandmother of Katherine and Ella Wargowsky,...
Michael J. Papak
August 3, 2024
Michael J. Papak, age 69, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
He is survived by his loving siblings, Patricia (George) Kettering, Robert (Lisa) Papak, and William (Daisy) Papak; nieces and nephews, Robert (Wendy) Kettering, Susan (David) Murray, Michelle Kettering, Emily Papak, Evan Papak, Keith (Anna) Pryen, Alex Papak, and Miranda (Anthony) Lipuma; and...
Carroll M. Smith
August 2, 2024
Smith, Carroll Marshall, 92 of Park Forest, IL since 1966 passed away on Aug. 2, 2024. Husband of 67 years to Ruth Smith (nee Laidig). Father of Lesle (Brian) Wolfe, Lisa (Gary) Heu, Carroll Alan (Laura) Smith, Philip Andrew (Angela) Smith, Jay Alexander (Dawn) Smith. Grandfather of Jennifer Heu, Steve (Jackie) D’Onofrio, Jeremy (Mary) Orbe, Jason (Felicia) Orbe, Linnea (Luka)...
Lawrence R. Rudman
August 2, 2024
Lawrence R. Rudman, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at The Cottages in New Lenox.
Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Celeste (nee Blaskievich) Rudman; sons, Steven (Michelle) Rudman and Matthew Rudman; grandchildren, Ethan, Madelyn, and Mary Kathryn Rudman; his sister Sharon Kocenko; his nieces, Pamela Kocenko, Kris (late Glenn) North, and Breeze...
Ann C. Ziolkowski
August 1, 2024
Ann Catherine Wientczak Ziolkowski, passed away peacefully, with her two daughters and their husbands holding her hands August 1, 2024. She truly died of a broken heart, losing the love of her life Ron, just a month ago. Ann was born in Chicago, Illinois August 8, 1947 to Hyacinth Barbara Fruth and Stanley Anthony Wientczak. She was first generation to...
Cecilia Ann Wingate
July 31, 2024
Cecilia A. Wingate (nee Wellman)
Age 96, passed away peacefully, at home Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 28, 1927, in Neola, Iowa. She was the daughter of Ben and Mary (nee Winneke) Wellman. Cecilia was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church CCW, St. Jude School Parent’s Club, Providence Catholic High School Parent’s Club, and...
Donald A. Taylor
July 30, 2024
Donald A. Taylor 77, of Orland Park formerly Palos Park IL. was born in Los Angeles California to the late Martin and Anne Taylor and passed away July 30, 2024. Beloved life partner of Joy Blanco; dear brother of Linda Spillone, Richard Taylor, and Ronald Taylor; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; proud kitty cat dad of "Annie" his...
Andrew J. Coates
July 29, 2024
ANDREW J. COATES
Age 86, of Frankfort passed away Monday, July 29th, 2024 at his home in Frankfort.
Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Coates (Blay), children, Michael (Jennifer Drazan) Coates, Melody (Robert) Hartnell, grandchildren Bryan (Val) Hartnell, Jeremy Coates, Amanda Hartnell, Matthew (Bre) Coates, Marissa Coates, great grandchildren, Ethan, Madison, McKayla, Kyrs, Devyn, Stephan, Mason, Gracee, Daxon, Harper,...
Eugene A. Ciardullo
July 28, 2024
Eugene A. Ciardullo, 81, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on October 29, 1942, to the late Eugene and Mary Ciardullo; beloved son-in-law of the late Richard and Rose Hunt; loving brother of the late Mary Ann (Richard) Nielsen, fond brother-in-law of the late Geraldine (John) Muchna, Richard (Katy)...
Lou Ann Putts
July 28, 2024
Lou Ann Putts (nee McDonald)
Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Putts; loving mother of Pam (John) Stephens, Michael (Sharon) Putts, Tom (Denise) Putts and the late Tim Putts; cherished grandmother of Tammy (Keith) Wright, Michael (Kristy) Putts, Nicki (Shaun) Mojzis, Michelle (John) Smith, Kelly Rivera, and Mandy (Max)...
Paula T. Stumpe
July 26, 2024
PAULA T. STUMPE (STUBITSCH)
Age 66, of Elwood passed away Friday, July 26th, 2024 at her home in Elwood.
Paula is survived by her loving family, husband, James Stumpe, mother, Therese Stubitsch (Zangri), children, Chrissa & Sean Flannery, Courtney & Brian Doyle, Alicia & Jason Kieffer, Morgan & Jim Ellis, grandchildren, Maeve, Grace, Jack, Natalie, Mia, Vivienne, Jude, Leo, Mary, Camilla, Francesca,...
Sylvia Margaret Stack
July 25, 2024
Sylvia Margaret Stack (nee Welenc)
Age 96, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, was born into eternity on July 25, 2024. Treasured wife Joseph Stack (deceased 2017) for 70 years; loving mother Daniel (Kim) Stack (both deceased), Susan Newman, Diane (Donald) Daum, Robert (Ranee) Stack, Barbara Ferry and Larry (Lynn) Stack; Sylvia is also survived by 8 grandchildren (one deceased), 8...
Daryl A. Howard
July 23, 2024
Daryl A. Howard
June 11, 1958 - July 23, 2024
Daryl A. Howard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning July 23th surrounded by his beloved family at Light ways Hospice. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and selflessness that will be cherished by all who knew him. Daryl will be deeply missed by his surviving wife Kimberly Howard along...
Roger L. Corp
July 22, 2024
ROGER L. CORP
Age 82, of Frankfort passed away Monday, July 22nd, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Roger is survived by his loving family, sons, John (Delaila) Corp, Timothy (Jennifer) Corp, former daughter in-law, Kristina (Glen) Drafke, sister, Connie (James) Lennert, grandchildren, Daniah Corp, Jordan (Justice) Corp, Justin (fiancé Niki Curatti) Corp, Alexi Corp, Gabrielle Corp and nieces, Deborah...
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