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James C. Hirsch "J.C."
September 2, 2024
James C. Hirsch “J.C.”, 68 of Munster, IN passed away on Sept. 2, 2024 at his home in Santa Rosa, Mexico. Through his 11 month cancer journey he was supported by family: husband, Klay Neri Hurtado, children: Lelia (Anthony) Hirsch-Amadio, David (Sarah) Hirsch, Emma Rogers, Carl (Liz) Hirsch, grandchildren: Anthony, Jameson, Ray, Cooper, Jackson, Otto, Knox and Josephine, Mother, Barbara...
Reynold E. Palesh
September 2, 2024
Reynold E. Palesh 80, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Ernest and Grace Palesh and passed away September 2, 2024. Beloved brother of Richard (Linda) Palesh, and Lynn (Mark) Hansen; dear cousin of Ralph Guderian; fond uncle to Michelle (Seth) Chaleunphonh, and the late Ryan (Deana) Palesh; and great uncle of Tor, Bruce, Gwendolyn, Alison, Payton,...
Wayne W. Karris
August 28, 2024
Wayne W. Karris 83, of Tinley Park was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Marie (nee Prihar) Karris and passed away August 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Donna J. (nee Gay) Karris; beloved father of Julie (fiancé Paul DeCosmo) Stephens; cherished grandfather of Richard Stephens and Lea (fiancé Mark Arguello) Stephens; dear brother of Vernon...
Pamela S. Palmer
August 27, 2024
Pamela “Pam” Palmer, 72, of Mokena, IL, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill.
Pam was born June 17, 1952, in Somerville, Mass., as the middle daughter to Herbert and Sally Harper. Her family later moved to California, and she graduated from Arroyo High School in El Monte, CA in 1970.
Her first son,...
Florence S. Zekich
August 27, 2024
Florence Zekich 89, a cherished resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 with family by her side. Born in Chicago to the late Lawrence and Mary Ciebiera, Florence was the beloved wife of the late John Zekich; loving and devoted mother to Deborah (Steven Tempel) Zekich, MarySusan Zekich, Lisa (Erich) Stefans, and Tina Zekich.
She was a...
Alice C. Troutman
August 26, 2024
Alice C. Troutman (nee Tomlinson)
Age 100, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. Alice was born in Chicago, IL to the late Harold and Mary (nee Dyke) Tomlinson. Survived by her son Ray (Rita) Troutman, 11 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Glen Troutman; children, Henry “Hank” (Mary...
Shawn E. Hudson
August 23, 2024
Shawn E. Hudson
Age 51, of Crest Hill, IL, originally from Hazel Crest, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2024. Shawn was born to and was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Hudson Gyurko (nee Mills). Shawn was the dedicated and loving father of Cal Hudson, his best buddy, and Avery Hudson, his beautiful lefty. He was devoted...
Beverly A. Zimmerman
August 22, 2024
Beverly A. Zimmerman (nee Boles) age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Palos Hospital.
Beverly is survived by her beloved daughters, Barbara (Michael) Bronkala, Christine (Kenny Youngren) Aguirre, and Patricia (David) Zbonski; grandchildren, Michael (JoAnna) Bronkala, Sean (Mary) Aguirre, Kyle Bronkala, Adam Aguirre, Abby Aguirre, Brandon (Sam) Youngren, Samantha (Ian) Lynch, and Abigayle Youngren; great grandchildren, Dean...
Norma J Winter
August 20, 2024
Norma Jane Winter
Age 76 of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 20, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Winter Sr.; loving mother of Robert E. Winter Jr, Constance (Randy) Schram, and Dawn (Ken) Kirkland; cherished grandma of Stephanie, Courtney, Kenny (Megan), Garrett, Jessica, and Jacob; proud great...
Peter A. Fernandez
August 18, 2024
Peter Anthony Fernandez
Age 69, of Buncombe, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Peter was born in Chicago, IL, to Agapita (nee Arias) and the late Valentine Fernandez. He was the beloved husband of Karen (nee McCarthy) Fernandez, sharing 40 years of devotion and partnership. Together, they built a family filled with love.
Peter was the proud and loving...
Paul J. Laitar
August 15, 2024
Paul John Laitar
Age 79, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. Paul was born in La Junta, CO to the late Paul and Joan (nee Fleming) Laitar. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Gerlich) Laitar; loving father of John (Cindy) Laitar and Laura (Bill) Choi; cherished grandfather of Bob Laitar, Bill Laitar, Katie Choi, and Ellie Choi; dear brother of...
John "Jack" Rourke
August 15, 2024
John James Rourke "Jack" 77, of Oak Lawn was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late John and Marjorie (nee Eichorst) Rourke and passed away August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of LaVerne (nee Vanaria) Rourke; loving father of Jack (Sharon) Rourke, and Denise (Kevin) Jankist; proud grandpa of Justin Jankist, Kaitlyn Jankist, and Kelley Rourke; dear brother of the...
John C. Ellis
August 13, 2024
John Charles Ellis, a Vietnam-era veteran and longtime resident of Frankfort, IL, and a man whose life was defined by his unwavering commitment to "Always do the right thing," passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family, on August 13th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and love. His faith-driven life was a model of dedication to his family,...
William C Walter
August 13, 2024
William C. Walter, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
William is survived by his beloved family including his daughter Linda (Bill) Macy; grandchildren, Ryan Macy, and Lori (Brian) Macy-Meltzer; great grandchildren, Beckham Meltzer and Brooklyn Meltzer; brother, Phillip (Joan) Walter; sisters, Judith (Bill) Preuss and Susan (Jim) Kreger; cherished cousins, Terry McCready...
Robert Widlacki
August 12, 2024
Robert K. Widlacki 85, of Coldwater Michigan was born in Evergreen Park IL. to the late Stephen and Mary (nee Rybka) Widlacki and passed away August 12, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Diane (nee Kusmider) Widlacki; loving father of Robert Widlacki, Tim (Nita) Widlacki, Julie Widlacki, Janet (Joshua) Malo, John (Qian) Widlacki, and Lisa Widlacki; proud papa of Kacie,...
Judith Victoria Northrop
August 12, 2024
Judith V. Northrop 71, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Beverly (nee Carpenter) Doria and passed away on August 12, 2024. Beloved companion and life partner of Kim Reichenbach; loving mother of Angela (Sasha Preble) Northrop; proud grandma of Sebastian Preble (9), and Genevieve Preble (6); dear sister of David (Bonnie) Doria, Michael (the...
Dennis P. Galle
August 9, 2024
Dennis Paul Galle of New Lenox, was called home to our Lord and Savior on August 9, 2024. Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend; blessed to be with us for 88 years. Survived by his wife Kathleen (Gast) of 61 years. Seven children, Julianne Galle, Michael Galle (Erin), Beth deVente (Kameron), Jeffrey Galle (Katrina), Christopher Galle (Melanie), Andrea Noonan...
Thomas M. Lejman Jr.
August 7, 2024
THOMAS M. LEJMAN JR.
Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Thomas is survived by his loving family, daughters, Ashley (fiancée Chuck Cardwell) Lejman, Allison (Cliff McClernon) Lejman, partner, Marlene Woods, grandson, Cooper Cardwell, siblings, Wendy (fiancée Bill Tracy) Geagon, Tammy (David) Cuthbert, nieces and nephews, Nicole, David, Samantha, Jessica and...
William Caruso
August 7, 2024
Caruso, William "Bill", stepped into eternity August 7, 2024 at age 90. He is survived by Shirley (nee Alberico), his loving and devoted wife of 68 years. Marianne (Michael) Bannos, his cherished daughter and son-in-law, and Marc (Angel) Bannos, his beloved grandson and granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Donata Caruso, and siblings Lucille (Raymond)...
Susan O. North
August 5, 2024
Susan O. North 85 of Mokena IL. Was born in Los Angeles California to the late Floyd and Florence O’Brien and passed away August 5, 2024. Loving mother of Kristen North and Sheri (Don) Testin. Susan loved spending time with her husband Lee traveling the United States in their RV. The two of them would spend the winter months in...
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