Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lloyd R. Hall

Lloyd R. Hall

May 1, 2016

Lloyd R. Hall Age 90 of Manteno formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno. Loving husband of the late Lois Hall; beloved father of Susan Sekula, Donna Cook and the late Nancy (Jim) Ceh; dear son of the late Gustave and Olga (nee Johnson) Hall; dearest brother of...

Galen L Schumacher

Galen L Schumacher

April 30, 2016

GALEN L. SCHUMACHER Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at his home in New Lenox. Galen is survived by his loving family, wife, Karen Schumacher (Bannerman), children, Ondrea (Kurt) Bey, Jake (Tracy) Schumacher, siblings, Sue (John) Detrick, Gary (Lynn) Schumacher, Mark (Debbi) Schumacher, Rick (Lisa) Schumacher, Harold (Dawnn) Schumacher, sister-in-law, Kathy (Harry) Combs, grandchildren,...

Donald R. Behm

Donald R. Behm

April 30, 2016

Donald R. Behm 75, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Don was born in Harvey to the late George and Pearl (nee Hayes) Behm. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Putz); loving father of Jeff (Natalie) Behm and Tracy (Nick Ezop) Behm; cherished grandpa of Jacob Behm and Trevor Behm; dear brother...

Raymond K Jurvich

Raymond K Jurvich

April 29, 2016

Raymond K Jurvich Age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Friday, April 29, 2016. Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra, his son Andrew and his grandchildren Samantha and Raymond. Also surviving are his sister Bernadine Rinke, mother-in-law Helen Knobbe Johnson, brothers in law David (Carol) Knobbe, Roger (Donna) Knobbe, sister-in-law Lois...

Patricia A. Bakke

Patricia A. Bakke

April 28, 2016

Patricia A. Bakke age 79, of Wilmington, IL., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Debbie (Scott) Marietta and Joseph (Brenda) Bakke; cherished Nana of Yvonne "Evie" Shutts and Glenda Faith Morris. Patricia enjoyed watching "Reality TV." The family will meet at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 on Tuesday,...

Dean B. Smith

Dean B. Smith

April 27, 2016

Dean B. Smith 60, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Dean was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Helen (nee Brion) Smith. He was a Member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #73 for more than 30 years and worked for Turano Baking Company for 4 years. Beloved husband...

John K O'Connor

John K O'Connor

April 27, 2016

JOHN K. O'CONNOR Age 65, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna O'Connor (Frawley), children, John R. (Tiffany) O'Connor, Heather (Fred) Offermann, siblings, Peggy (Tom) Hlousek, Kathy O'Connor, Anne (Jim) Cortez, Noreen O'Connor, Mike (Sue) O'Connor, Mary (Paul) Fernald,...

Christopher Patrick Boylan

Christopher Patrick Boylan

April 26, 2016

Christopher Patrick Boylan Age 46, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Loving son of Joseph and Judith (nee Williams) Boylan; beloved brother of Beth (Thomas) Kane; proud uncle of Emma Kane; dearest cousin of Tom (Laina) Williams and Lauren Williams and cherished godson of Dr. Tom Kane. He was a graduate of LincolnWay Central High School...

Nancy E. Ziemba

Nancy E. Ziemba

April 24, 2016

Nancy E. Ziemba (nee Mensching) 68, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab, Joliet. Nancy was born in Chicago to the late Ernest H. and Mary G. (nee Niatka) Mensching. Beloved wife of the late Eugene D. Ziemba; loving mother of Chris (Shelly), Dan (Val) and Capreece (Bill) Lehmann; cherished "Nina" of Andrew and Meghan...

Dolaresse Krizenecky

Dolaresse Krizenecky

April 24, 2016

DOLARESSE KRIZENECKY (BARTZ) Age 92, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Dolaresse is survived by her loving family, son, Daniel (Phyllis) Koch, brother, Walter Bartz, grandchildren, Chester (Barbara) Koch, Danielle (Robert) Markham, great grandchildren, Steven Koch, Reese Koch and Noah Koch. Dolaresse was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Mrs. Shirley K. Stephenson

Mrs. Shirley K. Stephenson

April 23, 2016

Shirley K. Stephenson nee Smith Age 74, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of James Stephenson Jr.; loving mother of Michael (Ana Ortega) Stephenson, Patricia (Dominic) Chan, and James III (Sally) Stephenson; cherished grandmother of Elliott Chan, Deanna Stephenson, Madelyn Stephenson, Emmett Chan, Katherine Stephenson, Wesley Stephenson,...

Mr. John W. Robinson

Mr. John W. Robinson

April 22, 2016

John W. Robinson, 81, passed away April 22, 2016 at his residence at Brookdale Senior Living in Olympia Fields, IL. There will be a mass followed by a celebration of John's life on Sunday, May 29th at Brookdale, 3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields. Mass will start at 12:30pm. There will be pie and coffee served during the celebration. John was...

John E. Kooyenga

John E. Kooyenga

April 22, 2016

John E. Kooyenga Age 72, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Kluth); beloved father of John (Darla) Kooyenga and Sheila Kooyenga; dearest brother of Harry (Nancy) Kooyenga, Donald Kooyenga, Peter Kooyenga and Delores (Richard) Majher; cherished grandfather of Tony, Drew, Brandon, Michael, Samantha, Jack and Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. A...

Mrs. Carol B. Grisko

Mrs. Carol B. Grisko

April 19, 2016

Carol B. Grisko nee Drag Age 75, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago's Southwest side, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Conrad Grisko; loving mother of Cathleen Grisko; cherished grandmother of Patrick and Kelly McSweeney and Katelyn (Frank) Renteria; dear sister of Justine (Terry) Reilly, Rita Harazin, Judy Luna. Carol was preceded in death by her...

Edmund A Wozniak

Edmund A Wozniak

April 18, 2016

EDMUND A. WOZNIAK Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Edmund is survived by his loving family, children, Debra (Ron) Bowen, Mark (Karen) Wozniak, granddaughter, Claudia Wozniak and several nieces and nephews. Edmund was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Sarah Wozniak (Muezynska), wife, Bessie Wozniak...

Blanche E. Stayton

Blanche E. Stayton

April 17, 2016

Blanche E. Stayton nee Eldridge Age 100 of University Park, IL., passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Marion H. Stayton; loving mother of William A. Jordan Jr., Robert Paul (Marsha) Jordan, and James Eldridge Jordan; cherished grandmother of Jennel (Tim) O'Brien, Daniel (Deanna) Jordan, Blake Jordan, Kate Jordan, and Bailey Jordan and great grandmother...

Mary A. Perry

Mary A. Perry

April 17, 2016

MARY A. PERRY Age 83, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Hills and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late: Sam J. Perry Sr.; loving mother of: Samuel (Paula) Perry Jr., Celeste Perry, and Michael (Roberta DeYoung) Perry; cherished grandmother of: Kristyn, Nicolette, Anthony, Isabella, Matthew, Leah, Micah, Anna Marie, and...

Margot Veirup

Margot Veirup

April 15, 2016

Margot Veirup 78 of Mokena formerly of Fish Lake Indiana, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Loving wife of the late Niel Veirup Jr.; beloved mother of Niel (Deborah) Veirup III, John (Jenna) Veirup and Bill (Wendy) Veirup; beloved sister of the late Jackie Eustace and proud grandmother of Niel IV, Aaron, Bradyn, Cole and Jordan. Margot was the founder...

Carol J. Beckman

Carol J. Beckman

April 12, 2016

Carol J. Beckman (nee Koester) Age 85 of Monticello, Indiana formerly of Thornton, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2015; Loving wife of Edward "Bud' Beckman for 65 years; beloved mother of Gerald (Debbie) and his former wife (Elizabeth) Beckman and Susan (Joel) Klaczak; dearest sister of Patricia (late Bill) Queen; cherished grandmother of Tristin Beckman, Travis Beckman, Dana...

Rita F Gleason

Rita F Gleason

April 10, 2016

RITA F. GLEASON (HAYGOOD) Age 49, of Braidwood, passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at her home in Braidwood. Rita is survived by her loving family, siblings, Cindy Coop, Brenda (Tom) Climer, Mary Jackson, Tracy Haygood, Lisa Haygood and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Nina Haygood (Rozell) and siblings, Theresa...