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Marguerite "Peggy" Kloos
October 27, 2016
Peggy Kloos (nee Pfordresher). Beloved wife of the late George E. Kloos III and precious mother of Sister Marge Kloos, Kathleen (Steve) Popoff, Carolyn (Thomas) Hinsdale, Jean (Rick) Neufeld, Nancy Kloos, Daniel (Lynn) Kloos, Susan (Bob) Strandt, Larry (Sue) Kloos, Janet (Steve) Maynard died suddenly on October 27. Peggy lived for her family and until the last breath, she looked...
Ralph A. Stohlquist
October 27, 2016
RALPH A. STOHLQUIST Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. Ralph is survived by his loving family, children, Eric (Sabine) Stohlquist, Cheryl (Steve) Couch, grandchildren, Derek Vickers, Drew (Alysha) Vickers, Amada (Eric) Pole and Neil Vickers. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Elizabeth Stohlquist (Holmes),...
Martha D. Labaj
October 26, 2016
Martha D. Labaj (nee Pozeck) 89, passed away on October 26, 2016 in Kankakee. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Labaj; loving mother Frank E. (Ree) Labaj and Gloria (Charles) Mager; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Katie) Labaj, Kelli (Mark) Kelly, Holly Mager, Samantha Mager, and Jacob Mager; and great-grandmother of Levi Kelly and Ava Kelly; dear sister of Elizabeth...
Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan
October 26, 2016
Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan On October 26, 2016, we lost our sister Ginny (Virginia) Hollahan, age 62. Ginny led a vibrant life and was challenged with the limitations of multiple sclerosis during the last 20 years of her life. She died of pneumonia and had a peaceful death surrounded by family. For the last year and a half Ginny resided at...
Kimberly Ellen Salinas
October 25, 2016
Kimberly Ellen Salinas (nee Price), age 49, of Joliet formerly of Lockport, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children Tiffany Blake, Ricardo "Tony" Salinas, Alicia Salinas and adopted son Ramon "Nuney" Nunez; father Wendell Price; sisters Joan Sears and Chrissy Price and her special friend Moose Moulten. She...
Jeannette I. Gibney
October 25, 2016
Jeannette I. Gibney (Prevost) 83, of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center, Joliet. She is survived by her son, John (Jackie) Gibney and her daughters, April (Jeff) Brinton and Linda Pietrucha; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister Carol Otto, and nieces and nephews. Jeanette was a retired R.N. where she worked throughout Cook...
Jeanne Ward
October 24, 2016
Jeanne was born on June 24, 1970 and passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016. Jeanne was a resident of Aurora, Illinois. Memorial Service Tuesday November 01 8:00 PM Goodale Memorial Chapel 912 S. Funeral Services Visitation Tuesday November 01 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Goodale Memorial Chapel 912 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441815 838-1533.
Mr. Walter E. Krzak, Sr.
October 24, 2016
Walter E. Krzak Sr. 74, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Alice Krzak (nee Krakowiak); loving father of Walter E. Krzak Jr., Elizabeth A. Krzak, and Andrew G. Krzak; also survived by his beloved pets: Cody, Lola, Henri, Jagger, and Oskee Wow Wow. Walter was preceded in death by his parents Walter M....
Mr. John A. Hajek
October 23, 2016
John A. Hajek 89, late of Romeoville, formerly of New Lenox, IL., passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Frances M. Hajek (nee Vonsh); Loving father of Carol (Charles) Bogard and John (Christine) Hajek; Cherished grandfatherof Erin Acosta and Casie (Joseph) Darnell, and Michelle Hajek and John Hajek; and great grandfather of Joanna Evans, Alexander Evans,...
Virginia "Ginny" Brozovic
October 22, 2016
Virginia M. "Ginny" Brozovic (nee Zembruski) 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Anthony R. Brozovic; loving mother of Cheri (Phil) Webb, Rick (Liane) Brozovic, Michelle (Denis) Brunner and Jeff Brozovic; cherished grandma of Alisa Webb, Amanda (Ian) Chisholm, Veronica Brozovic, Adam Webb, Becky Brozovic, Brittney Brunner,...
James E. "Jim" Ferrell
October 21, 2016
Ferrell, James (Jim) E. James (Jim) E. Ferrell, 71 of Channahon, IL, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sharon (nee Smetana) Ferrell, daughters Lynn (Don) Leintz, Kristine Ferrell, and Kathryn (Joshua) Tyler & grandsons Justin Alexander, Nicholas Knutson, James and Jesse Tyler, one brother and two sisters....
Margot A. Bartnik Bowman
October 20, 2016
Margot Bartnik/Bowman, resident of Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home of Bourbonnais was called home to our Lord on Thursday October 20th, 2016. Her devotion to love, family, and uncompromising belief in God supported her in her life, and ultimately gave her much needed peace when she needed it most. As a mother, she played so many different roles in...
Mr. Bob Buchanan
October 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
October 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.
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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....
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