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Richard J. Fikejs
Jan 29, 2016
RICHARD J. FIKEJS Age 48, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Richard is survived by his loving family, children, Virginia Fikejs, Adam Fikejs, Samuel Fikejs, parents, Virginia Valentine, "Ziggy" Ronald Fikejs, Sr., siblings, Ronald Fikejs, Jr., Reid (Cindy) Fikejs, grandchild, Sawyer Spano and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The...
Mr. Ronald J. Pyle
Jan 28, 2016
Ronald J. Pyle Age 77, of Mokena, IL passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Therese nee Wyszynski; loving father of Ronald G. (Katrina) Pyle, Karen (Michael) O'Malley, and Michael Pyle; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Ashley, Nathan, Konner, Jackson, and Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents George W. and Anna E. Pyle; and...
Mr. Frank J. Gezik
Jan 27, 2016
Frank J. Gezik Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Gezik nee Drozdz; loving father of James (Sushila) Gezik and Dawn (Jim) Rodeghier; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Kurt) Gustafik, Kendra Gezik, Caitlin Rodeghier, Tom Rodeghier, and Rachel Rodeghier; and great-grandfather of Seth, Haley, and Lillian; dear brother of Richard...
Stephen F. Naughton
Jan 26, 2016
Stephen F. Naughton 35, of Joliet, passed away Suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 due to complications from a genetic Auto Immune Disorder. Loving son of Thomas and Jayne (nee Carroll) Naughton; beloved brother of Margaret Naughton, James (Alyssa) Naughton and Thomas (Alicia) Naughton; cherished uncle of William, Lia, Arann and Makenzie Naughton and also survived by several aunts, uncles,...
Mr. John A. Vyhanek
Jan 25, 2016
John A. Vyhanek 67, of Braidwood, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Loving brother-in-law of Ruth Vyhanek; also survived by his cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie Vyhanek; one brother Joseph Vyhanek; and two sisters Betty (late Tom) Elder, and Mary (late Rex) Clark. He was a Viet Nam...
Marianne Murray
Jan 25, 2016
Marianne Murray (nee O'Meara) 86, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Marianne was born in Chicago to the late William F. and Loretto (nee Lane) O'Meara. Beloved wife of James J. Murray Sr.; loving mother of Mary (Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger,...
Bruce Balamut
Jan 24, 2016
Bruce Balamut 67, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Chicago to the late Zigmund J. and Florence M. (nee Westwater) Balamut. Loving brother of Thomas (Lynn), Nancy VanZeyl, and Robert (Diane); dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bruce was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was retired from Tri Tower Printing...
Mary F Buck
Jan 22, 2016
MARY F. BUCK (CRONIN) Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Buck, children, Kenneth (Julianne) Buck III, Melinda (Samuel) Macrane, Julie (Kenneth) Kuzma, siblings, Patricia Cronin, James (Georgene) Cronin, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews...
Thomas A. Cole
Jan 22, 2016
Thomas A. Cole Age 85 of Frankfort formerly of Matteson passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. Loving husband of Barbara (nee McCarthy) for 61 years, beloved father of Tom, Rich (Debbie), Rob (Cherry Ann Bates), D. J. (Kristen) and Chuck (Karen); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Lauren, Conner and Shannon. Thomas was a veteran of the U. S. Army, an accountant...
Mrs. Linda M. Porick
Jan 22, 2016
Linda M. Porick nee Hemmer Age 68, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Dennis Porick; loving mother of Katherine (Jonathan) Porick-Calder and Karisa (Michael) Porick-Casey; cherished aunt of Gregory and Marcia Michels. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Murel Hemmer, and sister Sharon Marie (Chuck) Michels. Linda was an...
Mr. Stephen D. Mcclain
Jan 21, 2016
Stephen D. McClain Age 76, of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, IL and Detroit, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Murrie; dear brother of Lawrence Cain; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence "Jack" and Alice Cain; and siblings Thomas and...
Mr. Alan F. Filar
Jan 17, 2016
Alan F. Filar, age 68, of Ottawa, IL formerly of Lemont, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria nee Weiss; dear son of Helen and the late Frank Filar; loving father of Alan (Lauri) Filar, Eric (Melissa) Filar, and Sandra (Matthew) Fullam; cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Evie, Dustin, Sawyer, and Carly; fond brother of Debra (James)...
Brian M Kasch
Jan 17, 2016
BRIAN M. KASCH Age 52 of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Kasch (Turcol), parents, Michael & Joanne Kasch (Miller), children, Alan Kasch, Joseph Kasch, brother, Keith (Brenda) Kasch, nieces and nephew, Michael Kasch, Abigail Kasch and Tess Kasch. Brian was employed by...
Barbara H Breder
Jan 14, 2016
BARBARA H. BREDER (HENDERSON) Age 73, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Silverado Assisted Living in Naperville. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Lynn Weyhe, Amy (Dave) Mensi, Pam (Rick) Price, Gretchen (Jim) Parejko, siblings, Jim (Priscilla) Henderson, Sam Henderson, grandchildren, Catlyn Weyhe, Stephanie Weyhe, Leigh Mensi, Ben Mensi, Sean Price, Jimmy Parejko, Will Parejko,...
Dorothy E. Benson
Jan 11, 2016
Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Sorensen) Benson of Van Auken Lake, Hartford, MI, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by Roy, her loving husband of 62 years and her brother Christian Sorensen. Their seven children include Richard (Priscilla), Carole (Richard) Benson-Weinberg, Robert, Thomas (Crissie), Gregory (Rachel), Christopher (Nancy),...
Mr. George "Bud" H. Lee, Jr.
Jan 11, 2016
George "Bud" H. Lee Jr. Age 84 of Monee, formerly of Richton Park, IL., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late O. Terry nee Uribe; loving father of Richard Lee, Gary (LaSondra) Lee, Glen Lee, and Kristine (Edward) Abbott; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Lisa), Danny, Andrew, Racheal, Cody, Jason, and Lauren and great-grandfather of Matthew...
Patricia A Keneipp
Jan 9, 2016
PATRICIA A. KENEIPP (MYSCOFSKI) Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at her home in New Lenox. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Arthur Keneipp, children, Keith (Noreen Koontz) Keneipp, Karen (Philip) Burczak, Joseph (Cheryl) Keneipp, siblings, Lynette Givens, Judy (Don) Dziedzina, Tim Myscofski, Jerry Myscofski, grandchildren, Rebecca Burczak, Jerod Burczak, Rhiannon Burczak,...
Joseph T. Kirk
Jan 6, 2016
Joseph T. "Tom" Kirk aka Joseph T. Kirkilas 81, of Joliet, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Joseph was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Kasmauskas) Kirkilas. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Fischer) Kirk; loving father of Julie Kirk and Terri Kirk; cherished grandfather of Joseph T. (fiancée Harmony Motz)...
Floyd K. Garrett
Jan 3, 2016
Floyd K. Garrett Floyd was born in Joliet, and died in Elwood on January 3, 2016 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Floyd B. and Helen (nee Behrend) Garrett. Preceded in death by his wife Nina (nee Wadsworth) Garrett, a sister Mary Evelyn Girot and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He was a U.S. Army...
Donna R. Phillips
Jan 3, 2016
Donna R. Phillips, age 93 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She is survived by her loving family, husband Herbert Phillips; children Richard Phillips and Cindy (Bob) Stuart; grandchildren Christopher (Erin) Stuart, Ryan Stuart and Rachel (Kal) Kazak; great grandchild Rex Kazak and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Del and...
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