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Mr. Paul Wessel
November 15, 2015
Paul Wessel Jr. Age 85, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kay nee Floyd; dear brother of Juanita Vieira; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Paul was a Korean War Army Veteran and member of the Korean War Veteran's organization. He received his master's degree in education, and...
Shirley M Osuch
November 14, 2015
SHIRLEY M. OSUCH (GAUTHIER) Age 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 14th 2015 at her home in Frankfort. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Janet Osuch, Ted Osuch, Bob (Karen) Osuch, Susan Osuch, Jean (Gary) Ames, Lin Osuch, David Osuch and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Osuch....
John G Irvine
November 14, 2015
John G. Irvine 72, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 14, 2015. John was born in Chicago to the late Ernest and Ruth (nee Blocker) Irvine. John was retired from the Chicago Tribune where he spent 41 years. He started out as a Copy Boy and worked his way up to Photographer. Beloved husband of 50 years of...
Donald William Rohde
November 12, 2015
DONALD WILLIAM ROHDE JULY 29, 1930- NOVEMBER 12, 2015 Donald W. Rohde, 85, was called home by his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ November 12, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family. Don was born at home July 29, 1930 in Chesterton, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma (Schreiber) and William Rohde, sister, Ruth (Jack) Blount,...
Mr. John T. Sendra
November 12, 2015
John T. Sendra, age 73, of Frankfort, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Beloved father of Pamela (Richard) Gorczynski, Kristin Zavala, John Sendra, and Michael Sendra; cherished grandfather of Brian (Fiancé Felicia), Rich, Amanda (Fiancé John), Nicholas (Fiancé Ashley), Matthew, and Isis and great-grandfather of Elijah, Ronin, and John; dear brother of Lawrence Sendra. He was...
Kimberly G. Laberry
November 11, 2015
Kimberly G. LaBerry (nee Hodge) 48, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Beloved wife of Robert LaBerry; loving and caring mother of Daniel and Thomas; precious daughter of Melody and Edward Hochevar; dear sister of Holly (Rich) Alberti and Amanda (Jason) Donisch; dear daughter-in-law of Delores (the late Roy) LaBerry; special...
Paulette L Belangee
November 11, 2015
PAULETTE L. BELANGEE (BLUNK) Age 68 of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th 2015 at The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Paulette is survived by her loving family, husband, David Belangee, daughters, Nicole Stirzen, Victoria (Mark) Ashby, siblings, Pamela Daly, Marilyn (Robert) Moody, grandchildren, Matthew (Kristie) Noel, Ryan Stirzen, Joyanna Stirzen and great grandchild, Savannah Noel. Paulette...
James P. Palermini
November 4, 2015
Beloved husband and best friend of Lisa (Akai) Palermini for 27 years. Father, hero and best friend of daughters Margaret "Maggie" Mary and Anna Christine. Cherished son of the late Dominick and Eva Palermini, son-in-law of Charles Akai (Frances Licar) and the late Rita J. Akai. Beloved "Doc" to Thomas J. Palermini, Terese Palermini, Mary Palermini and Patricia Palermini. His...
Arthur G "Jerry" Stone
November 4, 2015
ARTHUR GERALD "JERRY" STONE Arthur Gerald "Jerry" Stone, 80, of Camden, DE passed away on November 4, 2015 at home. Mr. Stone had been the Assistant to the Director of Staffing for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C. Jerry was a graduate of Joliet High School in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from Joliet Junior College. He earned his masters...
Mary Lucenti- Ruettiger
November 3, 2015
Mary Lucenti- Ruettiger (nee DiMichele) Age 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, a resident for over 4 years. Mary lived in New Lenox for over 20 years. Born on August 15, 1917 in Joliet, Mary was raised in Michigan City, IN, returning to Joliet when she was married to her first...
Thomas J. Hawks
November 2, 2015
Thomas J. Hawks 80, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. Thomas was born in Chicago to the late Roy W. and Florence (nee Denman) Hawks. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Hart); loving father of Carole (Charles) Warning, Susan (David) Wicker and Thomas Jr. (Lynn); cherished grandfather of Christopher (Sonese) Frantz, Scott Frantz Jr., Melissa...
Leigh R. Barker
November 2, 2015
Leigh R Barker 69, of Beecher, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. Leigh was born in Harvey, IL to the late Cecil and Gertrude (nee Tomsheck). Beloved husband of the late Connie (nee Brennan); Loving father of Steve (Wendi), Ray (Laura), Danny (Jeanetta), Janice (David) Kent and Karen (Keith) Johansen; cherished grandfather "Papaw" of Alison and Nicholas...
Ada M. Lif
November 1, 2015
ADA M. LIF (DOLLINGER) Age 94, of Lockport passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Ada is survived by her loving family, children, Donna Likar, Ron (Robin) Lif, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Huls, grandchildren, Dianna (Thomas) Skoczek, Dale (Christina) Likar, Dawn (Scott) Hoffman, Emily Lif, Natalie Lif, great grandchildren, Alexandra Skoczek, Thomas Skoczek, Hailey Likar, David Likar, numerous...
Lillian R. Kendall
October 30, 2015
Lillian R. "Lill" Kendall (nee Dawson) 80, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Lilly was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Frieda (nee Buege) Dawson. Beloved wife of the late Dale Kendall; loving mother of Tammy Worker and Tracy Sorvillo; cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6. Lilly was...
Joyce K. Decker
October 29, 2015
Joyce K. Decker 62, of New Lenox formerly of Woodale and the Chicago area, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Bill and Edith (nee Steele ) Decker; beloved sister of Ron (Mignon) Decker, Ricky (Lana) Decker, Randy (Rhonda) Decker and Vicky (Fred) Till; cherished aunt of Shawn Davis, Jamie Decker, Adam (Lorin) Decker, Luke...
Robert S. Jungiewicz
October 29, 2015
Robert S. Jungiewicz 58, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Robert was born in Blue Island, on February 2, 1957, to the late Stanley and Adeline (nee Radwanski) Jungiewicz. Robert was a former Auto Adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company. He also worked at Fisher Body Stamping Plant in Willow Springs, IL. He was a...
Rebecca R. "Becki" Berg
October 27, 2015
Rebecca R. "Becki" Berg (nee Johnson) 41, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Becki was born in Aurora, IL to Craig and Ina (nee Harkins) Johnson. Beloved wife of Jonathan C. Berg; loving and devoted mother of Elizabeth "Ellie", William, and Natalie; dear sister of Amy (Scott) Gengler; cherished aunt of Chloe,...
Lois Erlinder
October 27, 2015
LOIS ERLINDER (McCLISTER) Age 92, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, the 27th of October. She was the daughter of the late F.O. and Susie Blair McClister of Adair County, Kentucky, and the widow of Douglas L. Erlinder. Loving sister of and preceded in death by brothers Eldridge, Norris, and Dorval McClister and sisters Nelvia,...
Shirley J. Colclasure
October 26, 2015
Shirley J. Colclasure 66, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at University of Chicago Hospital. Shirley was born in Chicago to the late Richard and Charlotte (Abraham) Matrona. Beloved wife of Terry Colclasure; loving mother of Robert (Jennifer) Colclasure and Tracy Colclasure; cherished grandmother of Aria Colclasure; dear sister of Charles (Carol) Matrona, Robert (Kathy) Matrona, and Charlene...
Ronald A. Molenaar
October 25, 2015
Ronald Anthony Molenaar Age 77, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Beloved father of Elizabeth (Paul) Rose, Mark (Janice) Molenaar, Wendi (Emmit) Molenaar, Jerry (Carlie) Molenaar, and Heather Molenaar; cherished grandfather of Brian, Buerkley, Brianna, and Cassidy; cherished great-grandfather of Kaiden; dear brother of Sandra Molenaar; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He...
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