Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leonardus H Heyne

Leonardus H Heyne

May 14, 2015

LEONARDUS H. HEYNE Age 86 of Shorewood, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 14th 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Leonardus is survived by his loving family, wife, Anne Heyne (Putman), children, Rosemarie Scannell, Yvonne Meurer, Caroline (Bruno) Bernecker, Thomas (Mary) Heyne, Leonard (Robin) Heyne, Edward (Rebecca) Heyne, brother, Reinier (Theresa) Heyne, grandchildren, John, Tinamarie,...

Mr. Leonard D. Faifer

Mr. Leonard D. Faifer

May 14, 2015

Leonard D. Faifer 88, of Monticello, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2015. Leonard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Yoref and Maria Faifer. Beloved husband of the late Dolores V. (nee Suchoski); Loving father of Susan (Terrence) Hartford, Christine Crosby, Deborah Guerra, Judy (Larry) Sands, Laurie (Tom) Chakonas, and Joseph (Erika) Faifer. Cherished...

Mr. Thomas M. Donnellan

Mr. Thomas M. Donnellan

May 11, 2015

Thomas M. Donnellan Thomas M. Donnellan, age 66, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. Husband of Linda nee Williams; loving father of Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny; step-father of Kim Ervin (Mike Frink), and Stacy (Buzz) Coleman; cherished grandfather of Jordan, Kaitlynn, Ryan, Carter, Ashley, and Samantha; and great-grandfather of Ellie and Austin; dear brother of...

Albert O. Beshansky

Albert O. Beshansky

May 9, 2015

Albert O. Beshansky, age 88 of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Loving husband of the late Barbara Beshansky; beloved father of Alan (Judie) Beshansky, Toby (Steven) Skonecke and Barry Beshansky; cherished grandfather of Amiee, Joshua, Lindsay, Heather, Christopher, Jennifer and Emily; proud great grandfather of Zoe, Ethan and Eliya. Funeral Service Wednesday, May...

Donna Mae Oltmanns

Donna Mae Oltmanns

May 6, 2015

DONNA MAE OLTMANNS (ZIESEMER) Age 77, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donna Mae is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Oltmanns, children, Merri Hauter, Jim (Dawn) Oltmanns, Deborah Mellas, daughter-in-law, Kellie (Nick) Nahas, grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Lovelass, Lisa Hauter, Becky Fronek, Dave Fronek, Jolene (Ryan) Trost, Nicole Adair, Courtney...

Matthew E. Newsome

Matthew E. Newsome

May 3, 2015

Matthew E. Newsome 36, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. Matthew was born in Joliet to the late Edward and Rita (nee McCartney) Newsome; Loving brother of Dawn (Nick) Newsome DelMoro, Tracy Newsome Nowaczyk, Melanie Newsome, Wes Newsome, Cari Newsome and the late Edward V. Newsome; step-brother of Joseph Wambaja and Jamie Wambaja; cherished uncle of Christian Mentzer,...

Jacob Agema

Jacob Agema

May 3, 2015

Jacob Agema, 88, of Chicago Ridge, loving husband of Gloria (nee Tagler); beloved father of Dawn (late Edwin) Colby, Jacob (Patricia), Scott (Janet), Wesley (Janet), Gayle (Timothy) Gaffney and Wendy (Thomas) Best; dearest brother of William (Jeanine); late Henry (Marian), late Patricia (late Robert) Huisman and Joanne Moseley; cherished grandchildren Ryan, Jake, Jackie, Lindsay, Lance, Erika, Lauren, Sean, Steven, Madison,...

Donald E Milligan

Donald E Milligan

May 3, 2015

DONALD E. MILLIGAN Age 79, of Birchwood, Wisconsin, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at Mayo Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Charlyne Milligan (Blaesing), children, Steven (Tina) Milligan, Lisa (Lee) Legler, Brian Milligan, sister, Lois (Robert) Vaughn, sister-in-law, Betty Milligan, grandchildren, Joshua Milligan, Amber (Tim) Rodriquez, Derek (Kelly) Milligan, Griff...

Daniel W. Osysko

Daniel W. Osysko

May 3, 2015

DANIEL W. OSYSKO Age 26 of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Daniel is survived by his loving family, mother, Loretta Osysko (Dunworth), aunts & uncles, Ron Grove, Alan (Nancy) Grove, Tom Grove, Janice Osysko, cousins, Gail (Nathan) Grove, Michelle Donnelley, Lisette Grove, Ron (Amy) Grove and many friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Fred...

Betty L. Svoboda

Betty L. Svoboda

May 1, 2015

BETTY L. SVOBODA (NORTON) Age 89, of Lockport, passed away Friday, May 1st, 2015 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Robert L. (Linda) Svoboda, Jr., John (Rita) Svoboda, Carol (Larry) Mattis, Kristine (Ken) Toigo, JoAnn (James) McGloin, siblings, Roseanne Wilson, Kenneth Norton, Shirley Lindberg, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren...

Bonnie Jean Newall

Bonnie Jean Newall

May 1, 2015

Bonnie Jean Newall, age 54 of Oak Forest passed away on May 1, 2015. Loving daughter of the late William and Virginia (nee Maass) Newall; beloved sister of late William (Cindy) Newall, late David (Debra) Newall and John (Rosa) Newall; dearest sister in law of late Martha Newall; cherished aunt of Jennifer Fleck, John Michael Newall, Jessica Newall, Jeannie Newall,...

Judith R. Cagwin

Judith R. Cagwin

April 30, 2015

Judith R. Cagwin (Kadletz) Age 71 of New Lenox went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2015. Born in Joliet, Illinois on October 26, 1943. Educated in the Joliet schools, she was a 1961 graduate of Plainfield High School. Owner and operator of Beaver Creek Pedigree Service, serving clients world-wide. She retired in...

Darrell Cleveland

Darrell Cleveland

April 29, 2015

Darrell Cleveland 79 of Mokena passed away Wednesday April 29th at home peacefully. Beloved and devoted husband of Julie for 53 years. Loving father of Terri (Stan) Zubek and Greg (Laura). Dear Grampa of Emily, Jeremy, and Lauren. Dear brother and brother-in-law to many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of New Lenox American Legion where Darrell...

Judith "Judy" M Lord

Judith "Judy" M Lord

April 28, 2015

JUDITH "JUDY" M. LORD (FRANCESCON) Age 74, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Joann (Andy) Webster, John Lord, James Lord, Janet Lord, grandchildren, Zachery Lord, Megan Lord, Aarika Webster and AJ Webster. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo Francescon...

Virgil F. Reed

Virgil F. Reed

April 28, 2015

Virgil F. Reed, 96 of Mokena formerly of Dolton and South Holland, passed away on April 28, 2015. Loving husband of Helen (nee Galanopalis) Reed; beloved father of Bill (Jeanne) Reed; cherished grandchildren late Anthony Reed and William Reed; dearest brother of the late Richard (late Jean) Reed and late Marcella Reed. Virgil was a veteran of the U.S. Navy...

Ronald Gordon

Ronald Gordon

April 25, 2015

Ronald Gordon, 68 of Matteson formerly of the South Side of Chicago, passed away on April 25, 2015. Loving husband of Peg Gordon (nee Sheehan); beloved father of Ronald (Jennifer) Gordon, Joseph (Wren) Gordon and Coleen Gordon; cherished granddad of Zachary, Veronica, Samantha, Laurel, Noelle, Nicholas and Anthony; proud great granddad of Alexander; dearest brother in law of Colletta and...

William Billy Kroschel

William Billy Kroschel

April 23, 2015

William "Billy" Kroschel Age 41, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April, 23rd, 2015. Beloved husband of Tricia nee Plegge; loving father of Abby Kroschel; dear son of William (Diane) Kroschel and grandson of Clara Rebout; cherished son-in-law of Vito and Patricia Plegge; fond brother of Maria Kroschel, Julia (John) Faust, and Lisa Kroschel; also survived by his...

Olivia "Cookie" Mcquaid

Olivia "Cookie" Mcquaid

April 23, 2015

Olivia "Cookie" McQuaid nee Scalise Age 73, of Matteson, IL passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John "Duke" McQuaid; loving mother of Matthew (Kathleen) McQuaid and Anthony (Mako Matsumoto) McQuaid; cherished grandmother of Maggie, Molly, Mary Cate, and Mia McQuaid; dear sister of Russell (Patty) Scalise;...

Mr. James A. Price

Mr. James A. Price

April 22, 2015

James A. Price Age 78, lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Kay nee Ayers; loving father of Kirk (Darla) Price and Jeff (Sandy) Price; cherished grandfather of Brett and Leslie Schantz, and Phillip Price; and great-grandfather of Cooper Rushing; also survived by Jeannine Kazmiercak. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Catherine "Kay" Butkus

Catherine "Kay" Butkus

April 22, 2015

CATHERINE "KAY" BUTKUS nee DeBoer Beloved Wife of the late Jerome "Jerry" J. Butkus Loving Mother of Dawn (Russ) Schippits of Peotone, IL and April (Terry) Budz of Belmont, MI Cherished Grandmother of Jayson Schippits, Erik Budz and Aleah Schippits Catherine enjoyed bowling, knitting and reading. She taught knitting and crocheting in the evening at Hubbard High School in Chicago....