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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....
Edna Lewandowski
October 10, 2016
Edna Lewandowski (nee Wojtyska) 99, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Edna was born in Chicago to the late Pietr and Stella (nee Jankowski) Wojtyska. Beloved wife of the late Henry Lewandowski; loving mother of the late Richard (Shirley); JoAnne (late Joseph) Salomon, Tom (Tina), Ted (LaVerne), Robert (Barbara), Henry (Maureen), Henrietta (Kenneth) Frahm,...
Kelsey A. Raven
October 9, 2016
KELSEY A. RAVEN Age 25, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 9th 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kelsey is survived by her loving family, mother, Kathleen Raven (Sosnowski), sister, Kaitlin Raven, grandmother, Joan Sosnowski (Nowicki), aunts and uncles, Cynthia (John) Cumbee, Richard (Dianna) Raven, Alice Raven and several cousins. Kelsey was preceded in death by...
Frank W. Delaurentis
October 8, 2016
FRANK W. DeLAURENTIS Age 47 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly of an undetected aortic aneurysm; on Saturday, October 8th 2016 at his home in Frankfort. Frank is survived by his loving family, wife, Martina DeLaurentis (Steinkopf), daughter, Marisa DeLaurentis, father, Frank P. (Jolanta) DeLaurentis, mother and father in law, Horst & Anita Steinkopf, step-brother, Rydis (Greta) Valikonis and close friend...
Doris L. Wright
October 7, 2016
Doris L. Wright (nee Van Hessen) Doris Louise Wright, resident of Mokena and formerly from Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 7, 2016. Doris loved cookies, cherry pie and black licorice, doing crafts, traveling, making lists, solving crossword puzzles, watching the Blackhawks and NCAA college basketball, spending time with friends and family, playing games – especially...
Robert E. Mcgarry
October 6, 2016
Robert E. McGarry, age 68,of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Loving husband of the late Lucille (nee Ziccardi) McGarry; beloved brother of Ellen (Gary) Schneider, late James (Barbara) McGarry and late Edward (Phyllis) McGarry and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Kurtz...
Paul A. Dodge
October 4, 2016
PAUL A. DODGE Age 88, of Lockport passed away Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, Kent (Rebekka) Dodge, Debra Cheek, Ross (Rebecca) Dodge, Mark (Jeanine) Dodge, Glen (Lynn) Dodge, siblings, Arlyce (Art) Behmetuik, Patricia (James) Richer, grandchildren, April (Dennis) Hansen, Jake (Meghann) Dodge, Kyle (Amber)...
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