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Patricia L. Stopka
Sep 3, 2014
Patricia L. Stopka (nee Lundgren) Age 78 of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Loving wife of Ronald G. Stopka Sr.; beloved mother of Kimberly A. (Peter) Rogers and Ronald G. Stopka Jr.; dearest daughter of the late Elmer and Elenore Lundgren; fond sister of Alan (late Gloria) Lundgren and proud grandmother of Bryan and Lindsay Stopka and several...
Michael J. Gritsuk
Sep 3, 2014
Michael J. Gritsuk 32, of Worth, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Michael was born in Palos Heights to John J. and the late Linda (nee Budnick) Gritsuk. He is survived by his father John; his brother John (Katherine) Gritsuk; his sister Ashley Gritsuk; maternal grandmother Patricia Budnick; aunts and uncles Phil and Michelle...
Edward Sr. Navarrete
Sep 2, 2014
Edward Navarrete Sr Age 87 of Elwood formerly of Pleasanton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Loving husband of Joan (nee Haase); beloved father of Edward (MaryLou) Jr., Karl, Dawn Veverka, Gerry (Therese) and Heidi (Richard) Klein; dearest son of the late Augistin and Lena (nee Elizond); fond brother of Stella (Jacob) Keller, late Sylvia (Raymond) Sreniawski, Yolanda (late...
Raymond E Sims
Sep 2, 2014
RAYMOND E. SIMS Age 58, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Sims (Harris), father, Edgar Sims, stepfather, Larry Nichols, siblings, Joy (Dan) Haddix, Gordon Sims, Clayton (Lucia) Sims, Ronald (Donna) Sims, mother in-law, Catherine Harris, brother in-law, Charles (Sylvia) Harris, sisters in-law, Catherine Harris, Susan Straub, Pamela Sims and...
Ashley Nicole Ryan
Sep 1, 2014
Ashley Nicole Ryan 25, of Homer Glen, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Ashley was born in Joliet to Joseph P. and the late Jennifer C. (nee Urba) Ryan. She is survived by her father Joseph; her brother Joe Ryan; step grandfather Robert Gryczewski; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. She...
John W Blank
Aug 31, 2014
JOHN W. BLANK Age 59 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice home in Joliet. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Blank (Tenta), parents, Donald & Mary Jane Blank (Wright), son, Robert Blank, step-children, Daniel Schramm, Robert (Stevi) Schramm, Lisa Petersen, siblings, Jim (Kathleen) Blank, Nancy Morrill, Dave (Sandy) Blank,...
Mr. Harry C. Casagrande
Aug 30, 2014
Harry C. Casagrande Passed away peacefully on August 30, 2014 in Joliet, IL at the age of 81. Harry is survived by his loving wife Ruth nee Stone; children Chuck (Annette), Mike (Suzanne), Harry (Cindy), Joe (Rhonda), and Don (Dee Dee); his siblings Jim (Patricia "Cookie"), Bob (Kathleen), and Judy (Mark) Fehrenbacher; and 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was...
Harold G. Krone
Aug 29, 2014
Harold G. Krone, age 94 of Frankfort passed away August, 29, 2014. Loving Husband of the late Margaret Krone; beloved father of Ellen (Bob Krueger) Allen, Paul (Christine) Krone and George (Sandy) Krone; dearest brother of Clifford (Louise) Krone and the late Dorothy Krone; dear son of the late Henry and Margaret (nee Bee) Krone and proud grandfather of 9...
Joan J. Russell
Aug 28, 2014
Joan J. Russell, age 68 of Mokena, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. She is survived by her loving son Eric Russell and was preceded in death by her husband Warner Russell. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM leaving for Holy...
Evelyn Jungels
Aug 25, 2014
EVELYN JUNGELS NEE DOLNY Age 92, of Lockport, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Jungels; loving mother of Nancy (Charles) Tieman and Robert Jungels; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Carlos) Sigley, and Kara Tieman; and great-grandmother of Nicole, Kylie, Austin, and Lilly; dear sister of Mary "Sunny" Dolny and Edith (Jim) Wagaman. Evelyn was...
Philbert "Phil" Potter
Aug 24, 2014
Philbert "Phil" LeRoy Potter, age 72, of Orland Park passed away at his home peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2014 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Nancy (nee Miller) Potter; beloved father of Matt (Taylor) Potter and Veronica (Matt) Hohman; dearest brother of Hazel (Late Ben) Hotkiewicz, Ethel (Late Paul) Philips, Leonard Potter, Sylvia (John) Ellinger and...
Edward E. Lacki
Aug 23, 2014
Edward E. Lacki 93, late of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Our Lady of Angels, Joliet. Edward was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Stella (nee Marciniek) Lacki, living in New Lenox the past 40 years. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen (nee Frankowski) and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews....
Phyllis N Harvey (Howard)
Aug 22, 2014
Phyllis N. Harvey (nee Howard) Age 87, went home to be with the Lord August 22, 2014. Survived by her loving children Frank J. (Jack) Jr., John J. (Jill), Debra Kljaich, Frances J. (Paul Fracaro), twelve grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank J. (Jack) Sr. (1984), one son, Thomas...
Paul "Boss" Etchison
Aug 22, 2014
PAUL "BOSS" E. ETCHISON Age 86, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, August 22nd, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Maryann Etchison (Meres), daughter, Barbara (Larry) Foster, sister, Serena McCanna, grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Foster, Brent (Andrea) Foster, Brad (Kate) Foster, Nate (Kim) Etchison, Paul (Joanna) Etchison, great grandchildren, Jack, Nolan,...
Stephen C. Peterson
Aug 19, 2014
Stephen C. Peterson It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Stephen C. Peterson, who passed away surrounded by family on August 19th at Silver Cross Hospital of cancer. He was 61. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years Barbara (nee Farrell) and two children; Stephanie (Jess) Gregoles and Stephen Peterson. He was fortunate to gain...
Kathleen M. Giels
Aug 17, 2014
Kathleen M. Giels (Collins) 94, late of New Lenox formerly of Burbank, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. Loving mother of Michael (April) Giels and Peg (Scott) Jucha; beloved grandmother of Callie and Carla Giels; dearest daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (nee O'Connell) Collins. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 3-8Pm at Kurtz Memorial...
John W. Mccallum, Sr.
Aug 17, 2014
John W. McCallum Sr, Age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Pat (nee Stansu); loving father of Jack McCallum Jr., Gail (Jeff) Leverenz, Jerry McCallum Sr., Lisa (Ron) Ward and Tom (Pam) McCallum; fond brother of late Marylou (late Ed) Carroll, Nancy (late Rudy) Hrozencik, late...
Michael J. Bandos
Aug 17, 2014
Michael J. Bandos 61, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Chicago to the late Andrew and Dorothy (nee Hollis) Bandos. Beloved and Devoted Husband of Sharon (nee Jurgens); Loving and Caring Father of Andrew (Michelle), Steven and Anthony; Dear brother of the late Kathleen Coccaro; Cherished...
Helen S. Kokal
Aug 17, 2014
Helen S. Kokal (nee Smith) 86, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Presence Villa Franciscan, Joliet. Helen was born in Wilmington, IL to the late Elmer F. and Eleanor (nee Welsh) Smith. Survived by her husband, William G. Kokal; her son, Dr. William A. (Bonnie L.) Kokal; three grandchildren, Trevor, Jason and Kristin; a brother,...
Phyllis M. Czimer
Aug 16, 2014
Phyllis M. Czimer (nee Mattila) 96, late of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Republic, MI to the late William and Hilma (nee Halonen) Mattila. Phyllis was a self-employed Beautician and a Member of Homer Happy Homemakers. She is survived by her loving sons Richard Czimer and William (Darla)...
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