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Mario Sr. Sanchez
February 12, 2017
Mario Sanchez Sr. Age 59, of Frankfort formerly of Plymouth Indiana. Loving husband of Gabriela (nee Gonzalez); beloved father of Sandra Sanchez and the late Mario Sanchez Jr.; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Sophia, Mario and Maverick. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mario played in many indoor and outdoor Soccer Leagues. Family will receive friends...
Ethel M. Esgar
February 11, 2017
ETHEL M. ESGAR (GAENZLE) Age 93, of Plainfield passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet in Joliet. Ethel is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patricia Esgar, granddaughter, Corryn (Curtis) Sineath, one great grandchild on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Sarah Gaenzle (Fasig), husband, William...
Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen
February 11, 2017
Carol A. Stirzen (Licina) Age 74, of New Lenox, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Stirzen; loving mother of Michele (Ben) Burgio and Michael (Michelle) Paukstis; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Maxwell, Cooper, Claudia, and Joyanna; and great-grandmother of Savannah; dear sister of Philip Licina. She was preceded in death by her...
Lois N. Kelly
February 10, 2017
Lois N. Kelly 86, of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. Lois was born in Joliet to the late Arthur and Hulda (nee Nelson) Larson. Loving mother of Kirk (Christine) Kelly of Manhattan, IL, Keith (Jeanne) Kelly of Bass Lake, IN, and Karen Kelly of Joliet, IL;...
Wayne Bracken
February 10, 2017
Wayne Bracken Age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 10. 2017. Loving husband of Carol (nee Franson); beloved father of Sherri (David Kandow) Bracken and Sheila (Chad) Vaughn; dearest brother of the late Edith Travis, Joyce (late Don) Norton, Faye Bowers and Doug (Ronni) Bracken; proud grandfather of Alyssa Kandow, Griffin Vaughn and Owen Vaughn;...
Terry L. Patton
February 10, 2017
Terry L. Patton (nee Woolard), age 67, resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Terry is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Bill Patton; loving children Kimberly (Scott) Senffner and Christine Patton (Brian Palmer); grandchildren Cassie (Colton), Ryan, Mya, and Baylee; great-grandchildren Olivia and Ryder; her sister Randy...
Mr. Edward A. Brink
February 10, 2017
Edward A. Brink Age 81, resident of Mokena, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving husband of Ann (nee Henderson); loving father of Sue Wilkins, Bradley E. Brink and Jeffrey A. Brink; cherished grandfather of Justin (Megg) Wilkins, Rachel (Brandon) Briones, Danielle (Jon) Novack, Alexa Ramirez, Morgan Brink, and Abby Brink; and great-grandfather of Kaden and Emmie. He was...
Inez Dite
February 9, 2017
Inez Dite (nee Boudreau) 94, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her daughter's home where she had resided for the last nine years. Inez was born February 5, 1923 in Manteno, to the late Joseph and Nora (nee LeRoy) Boudreau. Loving mother of Butch (Sue) Dite of New Lenox, Dianna (Dan) Heseltine of Joliet, and Sandra Gorney...
Mrs. Martha I. Murray
February 8, 2017
Martha I. Murray Age 77, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of James Murray; loving mother of Rick Clement, Mark Clement, Lisa (Randy) Owens, and Diana Nudo; cherished grandmother of Cassandra Clement, Kelli Clement, Ann Marie Bates, Dominick Zmuco, George Nudo and Carmen Nudo; and great-grandmother of Xayla Olsen, Brayden Mastea, and Grayson Bates; dear...
Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma-Petralia
February 7, 2017
Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma - Petralia (Maher) Age 84 of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox and Worth, passed away on Tuesday, February 7. 2017. Loving wife of Bobby Petralia and the late Joseph Surma; beloved mother of Gerry (Marilu) Surma, Cathy (Joseph CPD) Tyrcha, Sheryl (Charles) Cronin, Louise (Tom) Tabisz, John (Dawn) Surma,Kathi (Chuck) Livingston, Debbie (Larry) Olson and Glenn...
Mr. Michael W. Erickson
February 7, 2017
Michael W. Erickson Age 69, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Claudia (nee Whitmarsh); loving father of Denise (Raymond) Esposito, Adam (Victoria) Erickson, and Jeffery (Bobbie) Whitmarsh; cherished grandfather of Cody, Jacob, Courtney, Hunter, Emily, Raymond, Aurora, and Tony; also survived by numerous nieces & nephews; fond brother of Karl (Margaret) Erickson....
Sherri T. Skentzos
February 5, 2017
Sherri T. Skentzos 49, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. Beloved wife of Nick Skentzos; dearest mother of Nicholas and Vincent Skentzos; loving daughter of Agnes (Jerry) Spero; cherished sister of Fred (Diana) Ciocci, Dena Ciocci Perillo, Chris Spero, Vince (Kelly) Ciocci and Dominic Ciocci; dear step daughter of Rosemarie "Chickie" Ciocci. She was...
Mr. Joseph C. Smego
February 5, 2017
Joseph C. Smego JOSEPH CHARLES SMEGO (Joe) 98, formally of Green Garden Township passed away Sunday February 5, 2017. Devoted husband of Kay Smego (nee Linden) for 72 loving years. Was employed as Railroad engineer at the E.J.&E. Railroad in Joliet for 49 years and retired proud Farmer in Green Garden Township for 56 years. Loving father of Susan (Daniel)...
Ludovico "Rico" Bongiovanni
February 5, 2017
Bongiovanni, Ludovico "Rico" age 70 of Mokena; beloved of Connie Sowa; fond son of the late Ignazia (nee Caldara) and Giuseppe; dearest brother of Josephine (Bill) Savarino, the late Luigia (the late John) Marino and the late Vincenzo (Josephine); dearest uncle of Alfonzo (Maureen) Marino, Santa (David) Jermolowicz, Josie (Eric) Schmidt, Nancy (Barry) McDonald, Joseph (Tina) Bongiovanni; loving uncle and...
Terri L. Rossi
February 4, 2017
TERRI L. ROSSI (WILSON) Age 63 of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, February 4th 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Terri is survived by her loving family, husband, Raymond "Ray" Rossi, children, Amanda (Michael) Marshall, Brandon (Kristin) Rossi, Carmen Rossi, Drake Rossi, siblings, Sharon (Dave) Pavletich, Floyd (Patti) Wilson, Scott (Jane) Wilson, grandchildren, Brock Marshall, Chase...
Alfred A. Vorreyer
February 4, 2017
Alfred A. Vorreyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Andrew Vorreyer on February 4, 2017. He lived in New Lenox IL and formerly Cicero IL. He was born on 7-14-1930 in Chicago, and is predeceased by his father Alfred, his mother Violet (Jasinski), and his brother Richard. Al was married to Elaine (Rudman) for...
Lawrence "Bosco" Bebej
February 4, 2017
LAWRENCE "BOSCO" BEBEJ Age 66, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Sue Bebej (Richie), children, Jennifer (Ray) Mazeika, Jeff (Christy) Bebej, Melissa (Ed) Kuzia, siblings, Thomas (Bernie) Bebej, Judi (Gary) Harold, Papa of Catherine Mazeika, Jacob Mazeika, Brett Bebej, Kyle Bebej and Kalyn...
Michael M Malec
February 3, 2017
Michael M. Malec 60, of Mokena, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey. Private family services will be held.
Frank J. Slewoski
February 3, 2017
Frank J. Slewoski 90, of Mokena, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at home. Frank was born in Chicago to the late Casimir and Susan (nee Przybylski) Sliwoski. Beloved husband of 69 years of Dolores F. (nee Schmidtke); loving father of Kenneth (Nancy) Slewoski and the late James Slewoski; cherished grandfather of Dan (Jennifer) Slewoski, Nicole (Ben) Anderson, Kate (Jeremy)...
Eileen K. Piper
February 3, 2017
Eileen K. Piper (nee Scherzer) 89, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Eileen was born in Chicago to the late Albert and Anne (nee Flynn) Scherzer. Beloved wife of the late Vernon E. Piper; loving mother of Linda (Bradley) Subler, Vern (Charlene) Piper, the late Diane Piper, Patrick (Paula) Piper, the late Kelly Piper, and Laura (Darryn)...
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