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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
James A. Kozak
October 4, 2016
Age 95 a resident of Frankfort, IL, former owner of Kozak's Tavern, member of International Polka Association (IPA) and American Racing Pigeon Union (ARPU), passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. Kozak (nee Sebonia); loving father of James R. Kozak, Linda (Peter) Donzelli, and Michelle (Carmen) Ruffino; cherished grandfather of Ed Ambrose, Jennifer...
Mr. Harry R. Mistro
October 3, 2016
Harry R. "Bud" Mistro age 73, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Oak Forest and Roseland, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Ortigara); loving father of Denise (Tom) Padanilam and Chris (Tom) Gallagher; cherished grandfather of Ben, Matt, Michael, Luke, and Drew; dear brother of George (Pauline) Mistro, LeRoy...
Richard "Rich" M. Portwood
October 2, 2016
Richard "Rich" M. Portwood​ Age 59, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Frankfort went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at his home after living nearly 30 years with brain cancer. Rich was passionately in love and loved by his soul mate and wife, partner in Christ and partner in life Chris Portwood (nee Hammarstrom); he is...
Kenneth E. Bodnicki
October 2, 2016
Kenneth E. Bodnicki 77, late of Arizona and formerly of the Chicago area, passed away October 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Adeline (nee Marcyan) Bodnicki. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Mary (nee Nemtusak); loving father of Sharon Knerr, Kenneth (Sheri) Bodnicki, Edward (Jessica) Bodnicki, and...
Raymond P. Stawick
September 30, 2016
Raymond P. Stawick 65, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 30, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Ray was born in Joliet to the late Glen and Virginia (nee Filson) Stawick. Beloved husband of Lynnette (nee Perretta); loving father of Rachel Stawick, Andrew Stawick and Stephen (Dawn) Stawick; cherished grandfather of Christoph and Anja Stawick; dear...
Keith W. Marshall
September 26, 2016
Keith W. Marshall 78, of the Frankfort / New Lenox area, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Keith was born in Chicago to the late Earl Marshall and Betty (nee Hurst) Marshall-Canick. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Klein); loving father of Theresa (James) Ellis, the late Donna (John) Ellis, Connie (the late David)...
Kay A. Padgett
September 26, 2016
Kay A. Padgett (nee Pavoggi) Age 78, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's, at Senior Star in Romeoville, IL. Beloved wife of the late George F. Padgett Sr., loving mother of Suzette (Rick) Shafer; cherished grandmother of Garrett, Grant, Olivia, and Georgia Shafer and Maxx and Dexx Beno; Kay was preceded in death...
Robert J. Gibes
September 25, 2016
Robert Joseph Gibes Age 86, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL. passed away peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his adored daughter and son-in-law Laura (Rick) Racich; and his sisters Lucy Nosil and Rosemary (Rich) Burian. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Marilyn...
Vicki Livings
September 24, 2016
Vicki Livings Vicki Livings (nee Brown), age 70, a resident of Elwood, IL. passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Rick Livings; devoted mother of Amy Livings-Thacker; and cherished grandmother of Molly and Griffin Thacker. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert Brown and Marjorie (nee Smith), and her brother Michael Brown....
Dennis L. Thuftedal
September 24, 2016
Dennis L. Thuftedal Age 82, of Mokena formerly of Beecher, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife Virginia Thuftedal; children David (Dawn) Thuftedal and Karen (Ed) Moran; siblings Dale (Linda) Thuftedal; Chris Thuftedal and Nancy (late John) Kangas; grandchildren Ryan Thuftedal, Kirstin (Gary) Perkins, Tyler Thuftedal, Matthew Moran and Zachary Moran and...
Marilyn Lee Krichena
September 24, 2016
Marilyn Lee Krichena Marilyn Lee Krichena, age 53 a resident of Joliet, IL passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Loving sister of Richard Krichena, Kathleen Kronenberg, Janie (Ronald) Santor, and Jeanie (Dominick) Chellino; cherished aunt of Kristin Anders, Nicole Kronenberg, Douglas Kronenberg, Matthew Chellino, Dominick Chellino, Brieanna Chellino, Robyn Krichena, and Stephanie Krichena. She...
Joan A. Cookenmaster
September 24, 2016
Joan A. Cookenmaster (McDonald) Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on September 24, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children Fredrick (Lisa) Thomas, Jr., Jeffery (Crystal) Thomas and Lillian (William) Baber; siblings, Leona (late Chuck) Shillen, Delores Storrs, Jeannette (James) Dupree, Joanne (Ernest) Landry and Donna (Mike) Syocovitch; grandchildren Michael and Jaime Thomas, Miriah and Victor Thomas,...
Cathy T. Boyle
September 23, 2016
CATHERINE T. BOYLE (BARON) Age 71, of Monee, passed away on Friday, September 23rd 2016 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Cathy is survived by her loving family, children, Thomas (Julie) Boyle, Amy Boyle, siblings, SaraLynn (Carl) LaPorte, Linda Novak, grandchildren, Kyle Boyle, Kayla Boyle and several nieces and nephews. She was the cherished owner of her beloved pets, Beau,...
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Mack
September 22, 2016
Charles R. "Chuck" Mack Age 65, a resident of Manhattan, IL. formerly of New Lenox and Palos Heights, passed away on September 22, 2016 in Joliet. Beloved husband of Judi Mack (nee Stolarski); loving father of Erin (Andrew) Trapanese, and Em (Bill) Mocny; treasured brother of Paul (Nancy) Mack, Don (Denise) Mack, and Bob Mack; dear uncle of Allison Mack,...
Gerylann Donaghue
September 22, 2016
GERYLANN DONAGHUE (GRAHAM) Age 57, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at her home in Tinley Park. Gerylann is survived by her loving family, children, James (Elizabeth) Donaghue, Amy Donaghue, siblings, James (Tina) Graham, Loretta (Dennis) Dick, Paul (Tet) Graham and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerylann was preceded in death by her parents, James & Loretta...
Diane A. Bednar
September 21, 2016
Bednar, Diane Arietta Diane Arietta Bednar passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on September 21, 2016 at her home in Mokena, IL. She is survived by her best friend and beloved husband of 53 years Gary Bednar; her precious daughters Terri (Mike) Ward and Jennie (Dave) Richards; her brother Steven Elder and sister Donna Swanson. Diane cherished her...
Thomas A. Czerak
September 19, 2016
Thomas A. Czerak, age 52, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. Loving father of Neil (Stacy Osborn) Scala and Christy Czerak; beloved son of Sandra C. Gundry; cherished grandfather of Aven Scala; treasured brother of Alan Czerak and Charlene (Susan Danos) Gundry; dearest partner of Linda Cueva. Tom enjoyed listening to music and attending...
William R. Klier
September 18, 2016
William R. Klier Age 85, of Monee formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; brother Gilbert Klier; nieces and nephews Myrtle Diment, Warren Klier, Betty Anderson, Marilyn Toepper, Phyllis Stuenkel, Barbara Ann Stuenkel, Dennis Klier, Lou Ann Kuhn and Duane Stuenkel and many great and great - great nieces and...
Geraldine F Handorf
September 17, 2016
Geraldine F. Handorf (nee Miller) 85, of Tucson, AZ. Formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016 at her residence in New Lenox, IL. Geraldine was born in Joliet, to the late George and Margaret (nee McKinley) Miller on September 22, 1930. She is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Bob) Bowser of Durango, CO, Jim Handorf...
Joseph L. Judge
September 13, 2016
Joseph L. Judge Age 79, of Mokena formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Quinlan); beloved father of Joseph (Kathy), James, and John (Julie Pierie); dearest brother of RoseMary (Jack "John") Gratkins and the late Patricia Ryan; cherished grandfather of Aaron, Briana, Ethan, Kyle and Alex; fond uncle to many nieces and...
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