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James Earl Lough Iii
January 3, 2015
James Earl Lough III, age 35 of Frankfort, IL and formerly of Marshall, MI and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2015 after a heroic 8 year fight against leukemia. Born on February 26, 1979, Jim was the first born and much loved son of James Earl Lough II and Sheryl (Anschuetz) Lough. An extremely bright and hard...
Joanne Foglton Lapenda
January 1, 2015
Joanne Foglton Lapenda nee Marchet Joanne Foglton Lapenda, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January, 1st, 2015 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of James M. Lapenda; loving mother of Michael (Kimberlee) Foglton and David Foglton; cherished grandmother of James, Nicholas, and Caroline Foglton; dear aunt of Darlene (Chip) Cleminson, and Gail (Cliff) Darnton; and great-aunt of Dr. Monique Cleminson. Joanne...
Judith K. Bishop
January 1, 2015
JUDITH K. BISHOP NEE MUMBOWER Judith K. Bishop nee Mumbower, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by her devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frederick Bishop and parents...
Gary L. Black
January 1, 2015
Gary L. Black age 65, of New Lenox IL formerly of Canton IL born and raised in Macomb IL, passed away on January 1, 2015. Loving husband of Therese Black (Nee Henseler); beloved father of Craig (Nicole) Black, Kevin Black and Rachel (Rob) Bogart; dearest brother of Allen (Paula) Black and Jamie (Ralph) Stone; cherished grandfather of Isabel Bogart, Collin...
Lindsay Rae Jensen
December 31, 2014
Lindsay Rae Jensen, born on May 4, 1980, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014. She is survived by her devoted family; parents James and Patricia (nee Derrig) Jensen; brother Dan Jensen; sister Carly (Mark) Mitrovic; nephew Emmet Rae Mitrovic; grandmother Helen Jensen; she was loved by many special aunts, uncles and cousins. She was welcomed to...
Frederick J. Bishop
December 31, 2014
FREDERICK J. BISHOP Frederick J. Bishop, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by his beloved wife Judith nee Mumbower; devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. He was preceded in death by his mother Lois Fischer. Frederick enjoyed...
Elaine A Wilson
December 29, 2014
ELAINE A. WILSON (LUCETTI) Age 70 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, December 29th, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Elaine is survived by her loving family, children, Gregory G. Chartier, Michelle A. (Patrick) Penna, grandchildren, Lisa M. (Charles Varnava) Chartier, Patrick W. Penna, Jr., great gradchildren, Jayden, Giovanni and fond aunt of Janet Costello & Jeana Potulney. Elaine...
Joseph Sr. Lubovich
December 24, 2014
Joseph Lubovich Sr.,Age 92, resident of Crete, IL., previously of South Chicago and Roseland., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 , Beloved Husband of the late Ann Lubovich; loving mother of Joe Jr. (Cathy) Lubovich and Joann Cavalieri; cherished grandmother of Jami (Aldo) Aranda, Jason (Megan) Lubovich, Michael (Sheri Lynn) Cavalieri, and Steven Cavalieri; dear great-grandfather of Anthony, Mahina,...
Jeff A. Tediski
December 24, 2014
Jeff A. Tediski Age 30, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Beloved son of Alfred and Karen Tediski nee Goldsmith; loving brother of Gina (Roman Sr.) Churnovic; beloved grandson of Joyce "Nonie" Cook; treasured uncle of Roman Churnovic Jr., dear nephew of Alonna Contreras, Ida (Deedee) Vanderheyden, Sheri (Vito) Carbone, Curt (Linda) Goldsmith, Linda (Tom) Gay, Penny (Rich) Ramos,...
Thomas J. Riordan
December 23, 2014
Thomas Riordan Age 75, Frankfort, IL died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 23, 2014 and is now in the thoughts and prayers of his loved ones. Thomas Jude Riordan was born on November 1, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late John and Georgia Riordan. He passed away three years after his wife of over 27 years, Maxine Riordan,...
John Zekich
December 22, 2014
John Zekich 86, of New Lenox, formerly of Calumet City, passed away December 22, 2014. John was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Marija (nee Begovic) Zekich. Beloved husband of Florence S. (nee Ciebiera); Loving father of Deborah (Steven Tempel) Zekich, MarySue Zekich, Lisa (Erich) Stefans, Tina (Tony Gaik) Zekich; Cherished Apa of Mitchell, Nick, Jake, Josh, Taylor,...
Arthur J. Grindler
December 21, 2014
Arthur J. Grindler, Age 79, of Homer Glen formerly of Dolton, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee Walsh); beloved father of John, Barbara (Greg) Widelski and Laura (Kevin) Luzan; dearest brother of Theresa (Howard) Kerr, late Adele Wiegand and LaVerne; cherished grandfather of Nichole, Anthony, Lauren, Jake, Tyler, Connor and Logan; fond uncle...
Daniel J. Warren
December 21, 2014
Daniel J. Warren, age 67 of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving father of Rose (Michael) O'Toole, Timothy (Christine) Warren and the late Matthew (Kristi Acton) Warren; beloved brother of Kathy Warren, Maggie (Bill) Whitgrove, Bridget (Steve) Larvenz, Patrick Warren, Mike (Doris) Warren, John Warren and the late Molly Warren; dearest son of...
Mary Josephine Fox
December 20, 2014
Mary Josephine Fox (Van Gampler) Joined the angels in heaven on December 20, 2014 at the age of 85, awaiting her with open arms were her husband Harry (2013) and her son David (2005). Mary J was born in Blue Island on December 24th, raised in Joliet and lived in New Lenox until moving to Michigan/Florida to enjoy retirement. Mary...
Mrs. Lillian M. Gezik
December 19, 2014
Lillian Gezik nee Drozd Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Gezik; loving mother of James (Susheila) Gezik and Dawn (Jim) Rodeghier; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Kurt) Gustafik, Kendra Gezik, Caitlin Rodeghier, Tom Rodeghier, and Rachel Rodeghier; step-grandmother of James Jr. (Konni), Amy (Peter), Becah (Thomas) and Rose; great-grandmother of Seth,...
Matthew C. Brashinger Iii
December 19, 2014
Matthew Conrad Brashinger III, 67, became timeless on December 19. Matt is survived by his loving wife, Ginger (nee Vulcani), daughters Natalie (wife of Michael Heck) and Corey (fiance of Mauricio Benavedes), and son Matthew IV (husband of Kari Redemske), whom he endlessly entertained. Matt was born on April 29, 1947, in Willmington, Ohio, first-born of Matthew Jr., d. 1989,...
Richard Anthony Mango
December 17, 2014
Richard A. Mango, 84, late of Frankfort, formerly of Midlothian and Orland Park, Passed away on December 17, 2014. Loving husband of June (nee Ketelboeter) Mango; beloved father of Robert (Joan Ackerman-Zimny) Zimny, Jeffrey (Laura) Mango, Laura (Mark Eubanks) Mango Eubanks, late Mark Mango and late Tony Mango; dearest brother of Joseph (late Margaret) Mango, Frances (Thomas) Huisman, late Hubert...
Ms. Kathryn J. Margentina
December 16, 2014
Kathryn J. Margentina nee Vella Age 93, of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Ross Margentina Sr.; loving mother of Sandra Anderson, Ross Jr. (Marlene) Margentina, Jim Margentina, Robert (Cindy) Margentina, Michael (Patti) Margentina; and adoptive mother of Karen French; cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 2. Kathryn was preceded...
Mr. Larry Ray Watts
December 15, 2014
Larry Ray Watts Age 67, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. Beloved husband of 29 years to Rodey Wassef, DO; loving son of Audrey Watts; dear brother of Kirk (Janet) Watts; fond son-in law of the late Ibrahim and Viola Wassef and brother-in-law of Renee (Adel) Hanna; treasured uncle of Stephanie, Jennifer, Mariah, and...
Jeff B. Fowler
December 15, 2014
Jeff Fowler, age 54, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet, from a yearlong battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his parents Beverly and John G. Fowler Sr., his brother John G. (Valarie) Fowler Jr., sisters Jill (Robert) Lawson and Joan Aust. A native of Frankfort, Jeff lived in Cypress IL for the...
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