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Paul R Schnoes
April 10, 2016
PAUL R. SCHNOES Age 58, of Lockport passed away Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Cindy Schnoes (Olson), daughter, Ashley Rhodes, grandson, Colin, siblings, George Schnoes, Cathy Dann, Jill (Mike) Szwed, Jacqueline (Don) Smith, Pam Schnoes, Bill Schnoes and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in...
Wayne E. Ryder
April 9, 2016
Wayne E. Ryder Sr. 80, of Manteno, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at University of Chicago Hospital surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Marshalltown, IA to the late Stephen and Edna (nee Sellers) Ryder. Beloved husband of Judy (nee McClain); loving father of Debbie Geren, Patti Ramey, Laurie (Mike) Sanwald, Wayne Jr. (Bonnie) Ryder, Sharon (Ken)...
Peter J. King
April 9, 2016
Peter J. King, age 53, of New Lenox. Beloved husband of Charlene King nee Lamphear. Loving father of Briann, Brittany and Peter King. Dear son of the late Patricia and Peter J. King Jr. Grandfather of Ashley and the late Nicole. Cherished brother of Jacqueline (John) Magruder. Fond uncle of Samantha and Bailey Magruder. Pete was a die-hard Bears fan...
Jennie J. Meneghin
April 5, 2016
Jennie J. Meneghin, nee Perry, age 80, of Frankfort, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Louis D. Meneghin. Loving mother of MaryEllen (Gary) Pickering and the late Louis P. Meneghin. Proud grandmother of Jennie (Frank), Kristen (Jeff), Gary N. (Jackie), Louis (Bridget) and Ryan J.; great-grandmother of Autumn, Gabriel, Bella and Avery. Dear sister...
Theresa A. Heyne
April 5, 2016
Theresa Anne Heyne (nee Dunn) Age 69 of Joliet, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, April 5 2016 at Salem Village in Joliet. Theresa is survived by her loving family, husband Reinier Heyne; children Catherine (Matthew) Gregait, Melissa Heyne, Debra (Stephen) Clancy, Gregory (Kimberly) Heyne; grandchildren Noah Gregait, Rachel Gregait, Zachary Heyne, Aden Clancy and Emilia Heyne; and aunt...
Mr. Howard L. Pampel
April 4, 2016
Howard L. Pampel Age 97, resident of Frankfort, IL passed away on April 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Mueller; loving father of Roger (Petronella) Pampel, Kenneth (Mary) Holmgren, Valerie (Joe) Snead, and Daniel (Barbara) Holmgren; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 7; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his...
George J. Schmitt
April 1, 2016
GEORGE J. SCHMITT Age 90, of Lockport passed away Friday, April 1st, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Mildred Schmitt (Raycraft), children, Ronald (Christine) Schmitt, Judith (Richard) Gagliardo, Suzanne (Jeffrey) Dukes and sister Bertha Lou Wattman. Loving grandfather of Joseph Schmitt, Jennifer (Joseph) Highley, Jeffrey Schmitt, Kimberly (Judaea) Johnson, Michael...
David S. Kowalski
April 1, 2016
David S. Kowalski 77 formerly of the Lemont/Lockport area, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 in Momence, IL. David was born in Joliet to the late William and Evalon (nee Spencer) Kowalski. Loving father of David (April) Kowalski and Todd (Cathy) Kowalski; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Seth, and Kassandra; great grandfather of Heather; dear brother of Lloyd (Geraldine) Kowalski, Geraldine...
Diane V. Stohlquist
March 30, 2016
DIANE V. STOHLQUIST (TUCKER) Age 74, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 at her home in New Lenox. Diane is survived by her loving family, husband, Ralph A. Stohlquist, children, Eric (Sabine) Stohlquist, Cheryl (Steve) Couch, brother, Cal (Kathy) Tucker, grandchildren, Derek Vickers, Drew (Alysha) Vickers, Amanda (Eric) Pole and Neil Vickers. Diane was preceded in...
Mr. Ronald M. Wnek
March 28, 2016
Ronald M. Wnek, age 63 of Plainfield, IL formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia Wnek nee Banaszewski; loving father of Kristin (Tim Wiencek) Wnek and Victoria (Kenneth Bush) Wnek; dear brother of Matthew (Christine) Wnek; also surivived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial...
Karin L. Bartels
March 27, 2016
Karin L. Bartels, age 68 of Hamilton, Ohio formerly of Tinley Park and Lockport, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Loving mother of David (Melissa) Bartels, Kristin (Lowell Staggs) Bartels and Jonathan (Sara) Bartels; beloved sister of MaryAnn (Rev. Paul) Bengtson; dearest grandmother of Luke, Grace, Andrew, Adam, Logan and Benjamin; cherished aunt of Amy Bengtson and Hildy (Steve)...
Stephen "Steve" J. Solava
March 27, 2016
Solava, Stephen J. "Steve" Korean Conflict Army Veteran, age 85, at rest March 27, 2016. Beloved husband and best friend of over 60 years of Gloria (nee Brown); loving Dad of David (Dorene), Thomas (Joyce) and the late Mark (Gail); cherished grandpa of Alyssa, Rachel, Erin, Sarah, Jill and Skyler; great-grandpa of Kaylee, Karter, Noah and Evelyn; dear brother of...
Edward J. Pius
March 26, 2016
EDWARD J. PIUS Age 100, of Lockport passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Edward is survived by his loving family, son, Jerry Pius, seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, John & Sofie Pius (Gara), first wife, Inez Pius (DeToffel), second wife, Audry Pius (Unger),...
Mr. Roy Friske
March 26, 2016
Roy E. Friske Age, 88, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Carol Friske (nee Wirth); dear cousin of Francis (Vivian) Murphy; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents George W. Friske and Madeline (nee Murphy), his brother George W. Jr., his sister Audrie...
Mr. Steven Toth
March 26, 2016
Steven Toth Age 84, son of the late Steve and Gizella Toth. Beloved husband of 62 years to Irene (nee Darnay) of Frankfort, formerly of Riverdale and Burnside, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2016. Loving father of Cynthia (James) Stetins, Steven (Amber) Toth, and Kenneth Toth; cherished grandfather of James Stetins, Matthew Stetins, Nick Stetins, and...
Edwin G. Greenwald
March 24, 2016
EDWIN G. GREENWALD Age 87, of Frankfort, Formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, March 24th, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Georgia M. nee Bruning; loving father of Deborah M. (George) Laskowski and Edwin A. Greenwald; cherished grandfather of Bryson Greenwald and Lynda (Joseph Tujo) Laskowski; and great-grandfather of George Tujo; dear brother of Linda (Jeff) Rees; and brother-in...
Leroy A. Skinkis
March 24, 2016
LEROY A. SKINKIS Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Leroy is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Skinkis (Zarnecki) children, Shari Skinkis, Matthew Skinkis, siblings, Robert (Mary Ann) Skinkis, Sandra Soden, Cynthia Melton, Ann Marie (David) Balderas, sister-in-law, Kathy Skinkis and several nieces and nephews....
Rhonda A. Kubas
March 23, 2016
RHONDA A. KUBAS Age 50, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rhonda is survived by her loving family, father, Ronald Kubas, siblings, Margaret (Eric) Larson, Dawn (Mike) Spizzirri, Robert (Jeannine) Kubas, Tina (James) Miletich, nieces and nephews, Eric, Morgan, Caroline, Kevin, Michael, Zachary, Alexia, Antonia, Anasofia, Vivian and Camron. Rhonda...
Ramona I. Green
March 21, 2016
RAMONA I. GREEN (DYKER) Age 86, of Richton Park, passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Ramona is survived by her loving family, husband, Stanley Green, daughters, Diane (Kevin Shalkiewicz) Green, Pamela (James) Kowalski, Susan (James) Corbett, grandchildren, Amanda Shalkiewicz, Emily Kowalski, Michael Kowalski, Hayley Corbett, Thomas Corbett and Brian Green. Ramona was...
Fred Schinkowski
March 20, 2016
Fred Schinkowski Age 64 of Winfield formerly of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Loving father of Beth (Ryan) Lange, Andrew Schinkowski and Erin (Michael) Pine; beloved son of the late Orville and Gladys (nee Seemann) Schinkowski; dearest brother of Rita (late Terry) Larson; cherished grandfather of Evie and Nora Pine; dearest uncle of Todd (Chris) Larson. Fred...
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