Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Signe K. Smith

Signe K. Smith

August 7, 2016

SIGNE K. SMITH (BERNARDONI) Age 42, of Joliet, passed away August 7th, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Signe is survived by her loving family, parents, John & Brenda Bernardoni (Spivey), maternal grandmother, Virginia Cumming, brother, Todd (Katie) Bernardoni, nephew, Evan Bernardoni and niece Emily Bernardoni. Signe was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church in Joliet and also a...

James D Peterson

James D Peterson

August 6, 2016

JAMES D. PETERSON Age 75 of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. James is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Tracy) Peterson, Wendy Peterson, Diane Bridgett Becerra, dear friend, Silvia Becerra, grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Porter, Megan Foster, Arielle Peterson and 7 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death...

Barbara Jean Duff

Barbara Jean Duff

August 5, 2016

BARBARA JEAN DUFF (SCHARNHORST) Age 85 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 5th, 2016 at the Cottages of New Lenox, in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving family, son, Scott (Michele) Duff, son-in-law, William Sumner, brother, Donald (Linda) Scharnhorst, grandchildren, Justin (Katie) Duff, Sean Duff, Jessica (Ryan) Tutko, Sarah (Dan) Chen, Matthew Beles and "Cookie Grandma" to...

Kathleen M. Sullivan - Delegge

Kathleen M. Sullivan - Delegge

August 4, 2016

Kathleen M. Sullivan – Delegge, age 69 of New Lenox formerly of Evergreen Park passed away on August 4, 2016. Loving mother of Mary Kay (Brian) Gardner; cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn and Johnny Gardner; beloved wife of the late Pete Delegge; dearest daughter of the late John and Kay (nee Murray) Sullivan; she is survived by many cousins and her...

Steven A. Grothaus

Steven A. Grothaus

August 4, 2016

Steven A. Grothaus 63, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian passed away at home on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Steven was born in St. Charles, IL to Raymond and the late Laverne (nee Johnson) Grothaus. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Cholewa); loving father of Melissa (Terry II) Saberhagen and Kirsten Grothaus; dear brother of Pamela (Jeffrey) Parr, Susan (Robert) Chaffin,...

Susan W Mcgoldrick

Susan W Mcgoldrick

August 3, 2016

SUSAN W. McGOLDRICK (WELCH) Age 70, of Lockport passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at her home in Lockport. Susan is survived by her loving family, husband, Dennis McGoldrick, children, Amy McGoldrick, Brian (Laura Lopez) McGoldrick, Lisa (Ken) Suslek, siblings, Katherine Luck, Mary (Ed Everett) Welch, Jane Welch, grandchildren, Jansen, Kylie, Lily, Rachel, Emma and Owen. Susan was preceded in...

Lavon I. Wiggins

Lavon I. Wiggins

August 3, 2016

Lavon I. Wiggins, Nee Button, age 95, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus on August 3, 2016. Lavon was born May 7, 1921, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. She was a 1938 graduate of Hecla High School, SD. Survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Lyle Wiggins; daughters Linda (Jim) DeHart, Pamela (Late...

Mary Jo Williams

Mary Jo Williams

August 1, 2016

Mary Jo Williams 78, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. Mary Jo was born in Joliet to the late Leroy and Helen (nee Balma) Ketner. Loving wife of Raymond J. Williams; loving mother of Joseph, James, Janice (Ken) Brewer, John (Laura), Mary Beth, Teresa (Tim) Flynn, Thomas (Ellen) and Noel (Eric) Clark; cherished grandmother...

John R. "Ray" Lewis

John R. "Ray" Lewis

July 31, 2016

John R. Lewis "Ray" 81, of Oak Lawn, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Palos Community Hospital. Ray was born in Chicago to the late Rodney and Margaret (nee James) Lewis. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Swanson) Miller-Lewis; loving father of Laurel (Robb) Carlson, Alan (Susan) Lewis and Tim Lewis; step-father of Susan (Allen) Lind and Mark...

Sheila M. Kooyenga

Sheila M. Kooyenga

July 30, 2016

Sheila M. Kooyenga Age 48, of Braidwood, formerly of Mokena, Frankfort and Shorewood, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Loving mother of Michael Doll, Samantha Doll, Jack Doll, and Mitchell Giffin; beloved daughter of Marilyn (nee Kluth) and the late John Kooyenga; dearest sister of John (Darla) Kooyenga and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will...

Jeremy Moats

Jeremy Moats

July 30, 2016

Jeremy Moats, age 26, of Indiana, formerly of Matteson, IL. passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Treasured father of Jeremy; loving brother of Joshua (Nicole) Moats; cherished grandson Margaret and the late James Shields; dear uncle of Savannah, Weston, and Adaliene; fond nephew of Jim (Michelle) Shields and great-nephew of Barbara Potoski; dear cousin of Irene Shields and...

Angelina "Angie" Thomas

Angelina "Angie" Thomas

July 27, 2016

Angelina "Angie" V. Thomas (nee Brusa). Age 63, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 27 2016. Loving wife of Robert E. Thomas; beloved mother of Robert L. (Casie) Thomas; dearest daughter of Mary (nee Selvaggio) and the late Salvatore Brusa; fond sister of Grace (late Richard) Cavenaugh and the late Joseph (Rebecca) Brusa; proud grandma of Jason...

Peter Moskaluk

Peter Moskaluk

July 27, 2016

PETER MOSKALUK Age 95, of Mokena, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016. Peter is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Ann Moskaluk (DeMato), children, Nina Moskaluk, Roman Moskaluk, Sonja (Michael) Vuscko, step- children, Diana (Raymond) Subka, Richard (Joy) Worley, grandchildren, Tania, Nicholas, Katherine, Jennifer, Richard, Amanda, great grandchild, Aidan, siter-in-law, Dannette Wasilowski and numerous nieces...

Mr. Nicholas M. Malizzio,  Jr.

Mr. Nicholas M. Malizzio, Jr.

July 24, 2016

Nicholas M. Malizzio Jr. Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, July 24 2016. Loving father of Donna (Michael) Ruebensan. Nick was preceded in death by his 1st wife Marian Malizzio, and his 2nd wife Nellie Malizzio; his parents Nicholas M. Malizzio Sr., and Theresa Malizzio; and his siblings. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

John N. Smith

John N. Smith

July 23, 2016

John N. Smith 60, of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side. John was born in Joliet and was a lifelong New Lenox area resident. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandpa "Double". Loving husband of 39 years of Barbara A. (Minnito) Smith; devoted father of Ryan J....

Spencer H. Lee

Spencer H. Lee

July 23, 2016

Spencer H. Lee 74, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday July 23, 2016. He was born in Chicago to the late Henry A. and the late Lenore A. (nee Scott) Lee. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Stephens) Lee; also survived by many dear cousins and friends. Spencer was a Computer Programmer and Data Processing Manager for Calumet Steel, Chicago Heights...

Marlene D. Primack

Marlene D. Primack

July 22, 2016

MARLENE D. PRIMACK (KAPLAN) Marlene Primack, 61, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and pharmacist died on July 22, 2016 surrounded by loved ones after a seventeen year battle with breast cancer. Born in Gary, IN, Marlene graduated from Munster Community High School and the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Pharmacy. Marlene began her career as a...

Mrs. Pamela S. Walusek

Mrs. Pamela S. Walusek

July 22, 2016

Pamela S. Walusek (nee Sharkey) Age 64, of Mokena, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Phil Walusek; loving mother of Christopher and Matt Walusek; dear sister of Deborah Sharkey and Wayne (Kay) Sharkey. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Elizabeth Sharkey (nee Lusardi). A memorial visitation will be...

Nadine Roxane Gerk

Nadine Roxane Gerk

July 21, 2016

Nadine Roxane Gerk 53, of Tinley Park formerly of Clarendon Hills and Orland park, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Loving mother of Ariell (Adam Jakubik) Bachman and Jonathan Bachman; beloved daughter of Phillip and Ruth (nee Kamenske) Gerk; dearest sister of Andrew (Kim), Timothy (Jubie), Phillip (Joy), Marlaine (Carl) Church, Daniel (Barbara), Kenneth (Olivia), Amanda (Garrett) Gray and Collette...

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich

July 21, 2016

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich (nee DuVoisin) Age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 after a brief illness. Marlene was born in Chicago, September, 1936 to Margaret (nee Moran) and Henri DuVoisin. Loving wife of the late Ralph Aldrich; beloved mother of Deborah (John) Terry and Janet (late Leo) Micheletto; dearest sister of Lily (late Jay) Pickens, Thomas (late...