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Patricia C Eldridge
Jun 21, 2016
PATRICIA C. ELDRIDGE (LANG) Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband of 50 years, James E. Eldridge, Sr., children, Leah (Ray) Bailey, James E. (Melissa) Eldridge, Jr., grandchildren, Lexi Bailey, Jenna Bailey, Andrew Eldridge, Ava Eldridge and niece Leslie (Rick)...
Mel G. Provencher
Jun 19, 2016
Mel G. Provencher 84, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mel's name to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitaion at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 3-8...
Christopher J Olson
Jun 18, 2016
CHRISTOPHER J. OLSON Age 38, of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Chris is survived by his loving family, wife, Louise Eccles, children, Emma Jane Engler-Olson, Sophie Rose Olson, soon to be Chelsea Eden Olson, parents, Lee & Patricia Olson (Johnson), siblings, Daniel (Olivia) Olson, Brian (Melissa) Olson, Andrew Olson,...
Mr. Lowell Raymond Gullett
Jun 17, 2016
Lowell Raymond Gullett 72, of Frankfort, IL; formerly of Washington, IL passed away on June 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen Gullett nee Burroughs; loving father of Matthew Ray (Suzanna) Gullett, Thomas Eugene (Kristi) Gullett, and Kimberly Ann (Jon) Beall; cherished grandfather of Abby, Allison, Sam, Katie, Timothy, Thaddeus, Kylee, and Elias; dear brother of Dwan (Rachel) Gullett, and Joe...
Tina-Marie Rose Cawi
Jun 15, 2016
Tina-Marie Rose Cawi 54, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home. Tina-Marie was born in Grosse Point, MI to the late Georgette (nee Hecklin) and Edward (Frances) Cawi; loving sister of Stephen (Kimberly) Cawi, Mark (Melissa) Cawi, Lynn Cawi, Neal (Traci) Cawi; cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Tina-Marie was a self-employed Graphic Artist...
Edmund J. Knowles, Sr.
Jun 15, 2016
Edmund J. Knowles Sr. 87, of Wilmington formerly of New Lenox and Albia, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Loving husband of Frances (nee Cruise) Knowles; beloved father of Edmund ( Mary Kaye) Kowles Jr., Patrick (Tracy) Knowles, Mary Jo (Frank) Fleck, Jeff (Linda) Knowles, Mike (Diane) Knowles, Danny (Tricia) Knowles, Terri Goemaat; dearest brother of Patricia (late Wendell)...
Mary E. Butler
Jun 14, 2016
Mary E. Butler 65, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Mary was born in Joliet to the late Albert and Olga (nee Kocolowski). She was the beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Andrea (Tony) Pfieffer, Elizabeth (Tony) Butler-Elder and Caroline (fiancé Lawrence Carls) Butler; dear sister of Albert Snyder, Patricia...
Lawrence E. Smith
Jun 11, 2016
Lawrence E. Smith 94, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Brookdale, Joliet. Larry was born in Joliet to the late James A. and Lilian (nee Klingloff) Smith. Beloved husband of 68 years of Gloria (nee Edwards); loving father of Leslie (Jerry Lee) Gingery and the late Terry L. Smith; dear brother of James A., Emmett R.,...
David Lee Wilkinson
Jun 10, 2016
David Lee Wilkinson age 67 of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Loving husband of Laura (nee Vietoris) Wilkinson; beloved father of Byron (Kristin) Wilkinson and Stacy (Eric) Bateman; dearest brother of Richard (Linda) Wilkinson, Carol (Ron) Brannon and Becky (Al) Morris; cherished grandfather of Trevor Wilkinson, Savannah Bateman, Donevan Bateman and Owen Bateman,...
Donald W Klotz
Jun 8, 2016
DONALD W. KLOTZ Age 78, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 with his family by his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Don is survived by his loving family. He married Carolyn Klotz (Marti) on May 6, 1961 and together they raised four wonderful, loving children; Cathleen (Randall) Knittle, Christine (David) Hiler, Kevin...
John T. Avants
Jun 8, 2016
John T. Avants, age 60 of Frankfort formerly of Beverly, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Loving husband of the late Melissa Avants (nee Katula); beloved father of Daniel (Kelsie) Avants, Timothy Avants, Kimberlee Avants and Elizabeth Avants; dearest son of the late Boyd and Florence (nee McDonald) Avants; cherished brother of Robert (Pat) Avants, Mary Anderson and Judy...
Mr. Rosalio Jr. Garcia
Jun 8, 2016
Rosalio Garcia Jr., Age 68, of Orland Park, IL. passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Cathy nee Baker; loving father of Jennifer (Peter) Momot, Laura (Donald) Shauger, and Jill Davis-Kuzmanich; cherished grandfather of Stephanie (Ray), Charles, Emily, Erik, and Sigmund; dear brother of Guadalupe Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Richard Garcia, Inez Digiacomo, Virginia Gutierrez, and Margaret Hernandez....
Justin Bradley Wargin
Jun 7, 2016
Justin Bradley Wargin, age 31 of Frankfort passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; parents Bradley and Cheryl (nee Cox) Wargin; son Baker Jay Wargin; sister Kristin (Steven) Link; nephew Declan Bradley Link; grandmother Geri "Mooma" Wargin; uncle William Wargin and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Edna Cox...
Mr. James G. Mudron
Jun 7, 2016
James G. Mudron 76, of Mokena, formerly of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Beloved husband of 56 years to Marcia nee Orr loving father of James A. Mudron of Tucson, AZ, Kim Rhodes of Chicago, IL , and Kathline Cunningham of Phoenix, AZ; cherished grandfather of 5, great-grandfather of 9, and great-great grandfather of 2; also survived...
Michael D. Clutter
May 31, 2016
Michael D. Clutter 71, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home. Michael "Big Mike" was born in Chicago to the late Charles W. and Betty Jane (nee Downs) Clutter. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Ostry); loving father of Michael J. (Lisa) Clutter, Thomas (Tiffany) Clutter and Angela (SSG James B.) Dau; cherished grandfather of Alexandra...
Mr. Albert J. Mellema
May 31, 2016
Albert was born on November 29, 1931, and passed away on May 31, 2016. Albert was a resident of Melrose Park, IL.
Virginia M. Cosgrove "Mrs. C"
May 31, 2016
Virginia M. Cosgrove (nee Erxleben) "Mrs. C" 69, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Virginia was born in Chicago to the late Walter and Genevieve (nee Quinn) Erxleben. Loving wife of John A. Cosgrove; devoted mother of John (Vicki), the late Bob (Leigh), Tim (Denise), Tom (Amy), Gingie (Brian) Dalbke, and Marty (Adrienne) and;...
Robert S. "Bob" Schaper
May 30, 2016
Robert S. "Bob" Schaper 59, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016. Bob was born in Joliet to Ronald W. (deceased) and Janice M. (nee Johnson) Schaper; loving father of Michelle Schaper, Jenna Schaper (deceased), Scott Schaper and Brian (fiancée Teresa Guerriero) Schaper; dear brother of Lynn Plarski; fond uncle of Sean Plarski, Kyle Plarski, Ashley...
Eunice E. (Betty) Shinn
May 30, 2016
EUNICE E. (BETTY) SHINN (JOHNSON) Age 85, of Lockport passed away Monday, May 30th, 2016 at Church Creek Rehabilitation Center in Arlington Heights. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Patty (Jeff) Wojtowicz, Tom Shinn, Jane Shinn, Jim (Lily) Shinn, grandchildren, Abbey (Joe Charest) Wojtowicz, Ben (Louriz) Wojtowicz, Leila (Max Ryan) Shinn, Billy Shinn, Nick Shinn, great grandson, Leo...
Adam J. Hippleheuser
May 30, 2016
Adam J. Hippleheuser 18, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, May 30 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Adam was born in Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved son of Maurice and Deborah (nee Coffelt); loving brother of Cristofer (Gig) Hippleheuser and the late Nicholas Hippleheuser (his twin); cherished uncle of Shane Hippleheuser; devoted grandson of Maurice H. and Ann...
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