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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Daniel P. O'Leary

Daniel P. O'Leary

Jul 12, 2016

DANIEL P. O'LEARY, SR. Age 59, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016. Daniel is survived by his loving family, children, Kelly O'Leary, Danny (Mia Dauparas) O'Leary, girlfriend, Terri Ellickson, former wife, Julie O'Leary, siblings, Maureen (Edwin) Kwiatowski, Nancy Simon, Thomas (Carol) O'Leary, Dennis O'Leary, Eileen (Don) Major, grandson, Kamden Dauparas, many nieces, nephews and great nieces...

Karl Jay Kurtz

Karl Jay Kurtz

Jul 11, 2016

Karl Jay Kurtz, age 73 of New Lenox passed away on Monday July 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; wife Marilyn Kurtz (nee Badovinac); son Tom (Michele) Vana; former daughter-in-law Meaghan (Mike) Cahill-Dziedzic; grandchildren Amy (Mitchell Cunningham) Vana, Matthew (Julia Zingaila) Vana and Liam Cahill-Kurtz; brother Fred "Bud" (Peggy) Kurtz; niece Kim (Dan) Ginder; nephew Kevin (Tina)...

Glenn R. Warning

Glenn R. Warning

Jul 6, 2016

Glenn R. Warning "Former Mayor of Frankfort", age 92 of Frankfort, IL passed away on July 6, 2016. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Lorraine L. (nee Deist), loving father of son, Craig (Kimberly) Warning and daughter, Sharon (Rich) Pokorny, and grandfather to Brandon Warning, Jennifer Pokorny and Morgan Haag. He was preceded in death by his brothers...

Barbara A. Poole

Barbara A. Poole

Jul 5, 2016

Barbara A. Poole (nee Hill) 67, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Barbara was born in Joliet to the late Alan A. and Marion (nee Mather) Hill. Loving mother of Shannon Poole and Marcy Murphy; cherished "Grandma Buffy" to Krista, Jerek and Kagan; dear sister of Alan W. Hill, the late...

Leo A. Micheletto Jr.

Leo A. Micheletto Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

LEO A. MICHELETTO, JR.   Age 58, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016.                 Leo is survived by his loving family, wife, Janet Micheletto (Aldrich), mother, Susanne Micheletto (Faucher), mother-in-law Marlene Aldrich (Duvoison), children, Ryan (Niki) Micheletto, Jamie Micheletto, grandchildren, Kaylee Micheletto, Mia Micheletto, Raegan Micheletto, siblings, Robert (Cindy) Micheletto, David (Jane) Micheletto, Wendy (Wayne) Gardner, sister-in-law Debbie...

William "Bill" E White,  Jr.

William "Bill" E White, Jr.

Jul 3, 2016

WILLIAM "BILL" E. WHITE, JR. Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 at his home in Arcadia Florida. Bill is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda White (Thurm) children, Dawn (Larry) Hull, Denise (Chris) Ebner, Diane (Dan) Franke, grandchildren, Emily Hull, Kennedy Ebner, Kyle Ebner, Delaney Franke, Logan Franke, step-grandchildren, Nick Hull, Christi Hull,...

Kevin M. Goetze

Kevin M. Goetze

Jul 3, 2016

Kevin M. Goetze 33, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. Loving son of Charles E. and the late Mary Ellen (nee Lyons) Goetze; dear brother of Andrew Goetze; cherished grandson of Mae and the late James Lyons, the late Clarence and the late Lorraine Goetze; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Kevin was employed by...

Helen M. Cosentino

Helen M. Cosentino

Jul 2, 2016

Helen M. Cosentino (nee Seimo) age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Loving wife of the late Donald Cosentino; beloved daughter of the late George and Catherine (Nee Danaher) Seimo; dearest sister of Veronica (Late Raymond) Bell and late George Seimo; cherished aunt of Kim, Geroge, James, Richard,and William Seimo and Lynne...

Mr. Kenneth R. Serauskis

Mr. Kenneth R. Serauskis

Jul 2, 2016

Kenneth R. Serauskis. US Army Veteran, age 70 at rest July 2nd; beloved husband and best friend of over 49 years to Cindy nee Ozimek; loving Dad of Lisa Kougan (Ray) Rita, Kenny (Korlin) and Marty (Melanie); cherished grandfather of Nina, George, Jason, Jake, Cade, Ella, Trey, Emily, Courtney, Collin and Vinny; dear brother of Lenny (Barbara), Jennie Maciarz &...

William J. Johnson

William J. Johnson

Jul 1, 2016

William J. Johnson Age 57, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 1, 2016. Loving husband of Pam nee Tober; devoted father of Ali Johnson and Ben Johnson; cherished son of Ann Johnson (nee Palkon) and the late Thomas Johnson; dear brother of Michael Johnson and Christopher Johnson; also survived by his beloved dogs Boomer, Nellie, and Lily....

Mr. Paul A. Potocki,  Jr.

Mr. Paul A. Potocki, Jr.

Jun 30, 2016

Paul A. Potocki Jr. Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Beloved father of Carolynn Potocki; loving brother of Richard (Teresa), Michael (Patricia), William Potocki and Jacqueline Potocki; dear uncle of Kristin, Richard, Lydia, Michael Jr., Keith, Myles and Keira; also survived by Wendy Potocki. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr.,...

Joseph J. Stepanek

Joseph J. Stepanek

Jun 30, 2016

Joseph J. Stepanek age 82, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Loving husband of Gail (nee Economu) Stepanek; beloved father of Gregory (Kimberly) and Steven Stepanek; dearest grandfather of Brian, Kevin and Sarah Stepanek and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a teacher and football coach at Morgan Park High School. A memorial...

Ms Marjory E. Barris

Ms Marjory E. Barris

Jun 26, 2016

Marjory Elsie Barris nee Day Age 86, of Matteson, IL. Passed away on June 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Barris; loving sister of Edwin (Patricia) Day; cherished grandmother of Eric Barris; dear aunt of Jim (Linda) Day, Patrick Day, Edward (Grace) Day, Paula Neal, and Ronnie Pond. She was preceded in death by her sister Lorrayne...

Tyler H. Tsokatos

Tyler H. Tsokatos

Jun 25, 2016

Tyler H. Tsokatos 21, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2016. Beloved son of Rae and Robert "Skip" Naegel and Drew Tsokatos; brother of Drew Tsokatos Jr.; cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tyler's name to HERO (Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization of New Lenox) would be appreciated. Family will receive...

Ronald J. Kubas

Ronald J. Kubas

Jun 24, 2016

RONALD J. KUBAS Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Margaret (Eric) Larson, Dawn (Mike) Spizzirri, Robert (Jeannine) Kubas, Tina (James) Miletich, grandchildren, Eric Larson, Morgan Larson, Caroline Larson, Kevin Speedwell, Michael Spizzirri, Zachary Speedwell, Alexia Kubas, Antonia...

Patricia Lauren Marozas

Patricia Lauren Marozas

Jun 24, 2016

Patricia Lauren Marozas, age 50 of New Lenox, formerly of Blue Island and Tinley Park, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Loving mother of Lauren, MacKenna, and Ryan; beloved sister of Christina Keenan, Clinton (Kathy) Peters, Ivan (Kathy) Peters, and Michael (Dee) Peters; also survived by nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Patricia was a dedicated special and elementary education...

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

Jun 23, 2016

Robert Daniel Mestas Age 63, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Lori nee Seffren; loving father of Daniel (Waew) Mestas, Rachael (Tate) Dunkel, and Elliot Mestas; cherished grandfather of Aili, Juniper, and Kaya. Robert was a Marine Veteran, and Illinois Division Commander of Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a Civil War...

John "Jack" W. Casey

John "Jack" W. Casey

Jun 23, 2016

JOHN "JACK" W. CASEY Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jack is survived by his loving family, wife, Ruth Casey (Judd), children, Danny (Valerie) Casey, Amber (Alex Snapp) Casey, siblings, Daniel Casey, Kevin (Denise) Casey, Maureen (Ken) Dukes, Eileen (Angelo Bautista) Casey, Colleen (Dan) McLean, granddaughter, Molly...

Dorothy Turay

Dorothy Turay

Jun 23, 2016

Dorothy Turay, nee Demkowicz, age 96, beloved wife of the late Paul M. Turay (2001), loving mother of Paul A. (Carol Gida), fond grandmother of Paul, Jr., (Andrea), Jeffrey (Cindy) and Craig (Stephanie), great grandmother of Kevin, Leah, Rachel, Lauren, and Rylee., dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former employee of Aham and a team member of the 1st...

Helen Marie Legrett

Helen Marie Legrett

Jun 21, 2016

Helen Marie LeGrett nee Seamans Age 78, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of Auburn, New York, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank LeGrett; loving mother of Michelle (late Ralph) Ruiz, Rick (Vicki) LeGrett, and Kimberly Alcayaga; cherished grandmother of Jaime (Andy) Zemaitis, Nicole (Jerry) Sluiter, Lindsay (Victor) Ruiz, Dominic (Jennifer) Ruiz, Joshua LeGrett,...