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Pamra A. Erikson
Sep 22, 2014
Pamra A. Erikson nee Lange Age 73of Monee, formerly of Homewood, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. Loving mother of Craig (Elizabeth) Erikson and Tammy (Jim Sr.) Bonfitto; cherished grandmother of Tait, Holt, Jim Jr., Jarret, Lauren, Jordon, and Allie. Pamra was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Maxine Lange nee Hill, one brother John (Diane) Lange, and...
Mrs. Diana F. Airoldi
Sep 22, 2014
Diana F. Airoldi nee Buck Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. Beloved wife of John Airoldi; loving mother of Joanna Airoldi and Carol Cupp; cherished grandmother of John (Sarah) Cupp; and great-grandmother of Rylan, Kayla, and Rebecca Cupp; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Buck and Linda (Thomas) Adelmann; and aunt to Kathleen (Scott) Parzych; and...
Patrick T. Ortiz
Sep 21, 2014
Patrick Thomas Ortiz Age 34, late of Channahon formerly of New Lenox, passed away suddenly, September 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; his mother Margaret (nee Mahoney); siblings Colleen (Tony) Krueger, Kelly (Joe) Pierce, Jim Ortiz and Tim Ortiz; nieces and nephews Anthony, Kelly, Ruben and Elizabeth Krueger, Liam, Kelsey and Brayden Pierce. He was preceded in...
Irene M. Kovar
Sep 20, 2014
IRENE M. KOVAR (VACLAVIK) Age 90 of Plainfield, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Dana (Richard) Olszta, Frank J. (Lisa) Kovar and granddaughter Rosalinda Olszta. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril & Theresa Vaclavik (Hajek), husband, Frank R. Kovar and brother,...
H.J. "Bud" Jr. Martin
Sep 18, 2014
H.J. "BUD" MARTIN, JR. Age 77, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Homer Glen, Illinois, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 18, 2014, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Loving Husband of 54 years to Constance "Angie" Martin (nee Metropulos), beloved father of Karen (Mike) Newton, Maureen Martin Dickinson, Debbie (Roy) Bullard,...
Gloria O. Richmond
Sep 16, 2014
Gloria O. Richmond, Age 83, of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Loving wife of Walter Richmond; beloved mother of Jim (Nancy) Richmond, Jeanne (Tom) Ruble and Joseph (Diane) Richmond; dearest grandmother of Kyle, Brooke, Zachary and Abigail Richmond, Matthew, Victoria, late Shannon and Bryon Ruble; proud great grandmother of Arianna; cherished sister in...
Mr. Ellis Jim Johnson
Sep 16, 2014
Ellis M. "Jim" Johnson Age 81, of Lockport passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Beloved companion of Laura Wagner, and his "Baby Doll" corgi, Bella; dear father of Sandra (John) Arbisi; loving uncle of Gloria Evenson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Gertrude nee Sandberg; and 1 sister Margaret (late Oscar) Evenson. Jim was a...
Megan Elizabeth Darling
Sep 15, 2014
Megan Elizabeth Darling, 29, of New Boston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 5, 1985 in Joliet, Illinois, a daughter of Carl Francis and Leona Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans Darling of Wheelersburg. Megan was a 2003 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and attended Shawnee State University majoring in Natural Science. She...
Joseph Gombosi
Sep 15, 2014
JOSEPH GOMBOSI Age 85, of Joliet passed away, Monday, September 15th, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret "Peg" Gombosi (Toovey), children, Joseph (Jane) Gombosi, Barbara (William ) Albert, Michael (Tammy) Gombosi, Thomas Gombosi, Karen Gombosi, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded...
Dolores V. Faifer
Sep 13, 2014
Dolores Vivian Faifer (nee Suchoski) 83, of Monticello, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Olga (nee Was) Suchoski. Beloved wife of Leonard E. Faifer; Loving mother of Susan (Terrence) Hartford, Christine Crosby, Deborah Guerra, Judy (Larry) Sands, Laurie (Tom) Chakonas, and Joseph (Erika) Faifer....
Melvin S. Oard, Jr.
Sep 13, 2014
Melvin S. Oard Jr. Age 70, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Loving father of Joalice (Scott) Ryan and the late Thomas Oard; cherished grandfather of Jack and Samantha; also survived by Carol Oard. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin S. Oard Sr. and Stella nee Prajzner. Melvin was a retired Industrial...
Jacqueline Lois Rath
Sep 11, 2014
Jacqueline L. Rath (nee Harmatys), age 88 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Loving wife of the late Louis Rath; beloved mother of John (Mara) Rath, Arthur (Neva) Rath and Judy (Jim) Landefeld; dear daughter of the late Raymond and Marian (nee Escher) Harmatys; cherished grandmother of Jeffery(Heather) Rath, Andrew (Pamela) Rath, Daniel (Nicole)...
Deborah Lynn Cowgur
Sep 11, 2014
Deborah Lynn Cowgur, age 58 of Crete formely of Monee, Frankfort and Orland Park, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014 will her family by her side. She is survived by her loving family; husband Kendall Cowgur; children Tommy (Dawn) Krepton and Eric (Samantha) Krepton; mother Violet Wagner; birth father Don (Dell) Changnon; siblings Donna (Mike) Cain,...
Oma L. Rajala
Sep 9, 2014
Oma L. Rajala nee Barnes Age 93, of Lockport passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Alfred "Oli" Rajala; loving mother of Susan (Richard) Semrov, David (Jill) Rajala, and Lee Rajala; cherished grandmother of Janice (Ken) Bohac, Alan Grady, Jill (John) Batusich, Paul (Rachel) Rajala, and Matthew (Erin) Rajala; and great-grandmother of Shawn, Brendan, &...
Mr. Donald W. Boland
Sep 9, 2014
Donald W. Boland Age 86, of Lockport; formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Maxine nee Sarris; loving father of Harold, Gregory, Paul, Elizabeth (Joe) Stratta, and Dr. Helen (Kevin) Kuehlman; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Arlene (Kenneth) Brown and Charlotte (Bob) Weick. Also survived by...
Thomas R. George
Sep 8, 2014
Thomas R. George 50, of Braceville, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Tom was employed by Kaluzny Bros. Inc. He is survived by his loving family; his wife Wendy (nee Crawford); children, Niki (Ryan) Micheletto, Amanda (Glen) Reyelts, Heather (T.J.) Henderson, Sara George and Tommy George;...
Joann J Bebar
Sep 8, 2014
JOANN J. BEBAR (BALDIGO) Age 84, of Lockport went home to the Lord with her loving family by her side Monday, September 8th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joann is survived by her loving family, children, Jean (Rick) Barr, Barbara (Gary) Behrens, Robert (Rhonda) Bebar, Michael (Sandy) Bebar, Susan (David) Craig, Jane (Greg) Cosme, sisters in-law, Jean...
Mr. Donald C. Riemer
Sep 8, 2014
Donald C. Riemer 80, of New Lenox passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Donald was born in Joliet to the late August and Elda (nee Collmer) Riemer. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Richie); Loving father of Michael Riemer, Terry (Elizabeth) Riemer and Donna Riemer; Loving grandfather of Michael Jr. (Jen) Riemer, Shannon (Shannon)...
Cheryl L Czuchra
Sep 4, 2014
CHERYL L. CZUCHRA (REH) Age 60, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Cheryl is survived by her loving family, children, Sara Malecki, Jason Meiers, siblings, Rosemary (Robert) Thompson, Colleen (Patrick) Costello, Gayle (Joseph) Grozik, Eileen (James) Ware, grandchildren, Brady Malecki, Liam Kantor and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Cheryl was...
Herbert "Herb" Allison Beguin
Sep 3, 2014
HERBERT "HERB" ALLISON BEGUIN, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 3 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Herb was born on June 30, 1924 in Ottawa, Illinois where he grew up along with his sister Marge. He was a guard on the Ottawa Pirates football team and earned the rank of Major in the school's ROTC program. After graduation he...
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