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Sandra K Vanoeveren
February 5, 2015
Sandra K. VanOeveren (Snyder) Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 in New Lenox. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph VanOeveren, Jodi (Rick) Nester, Amy (Martin) McGreal, Debra (Matthew) Redder, grandchildren, Chad Nester, Ryan (Amber) Nester, Jordan Nester, Kaitlyn (Caleb) VanTuinen, Jared Redder, Darin Redder, Devin McGreal, Tyler McGreal,...
Thomas W. Lynch
February 4, 2015
Thomas W. Lynch 68, late of Orland Park, formerly of New Lenox passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born in Chicago to the late Peter A. and Catherine M. (nee Druktenis) Lynch. Beloved husband of Paula A. (nee Robinson); Loving father of Christian W. (Edward Heim) Lynch and Brenden W. Lynch; Cherished grandpa of...
Nancy C. Garbarz
February 3, 2015
Nancy C. Garbarz (nee O'Brien) 78, of Thornton, passed away Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Garbarz; Loving mother of Carey (David) Garcia, Donna (Dale) Giantomasso and Jill (John) Ludwig; Cherished Nana of Rachael (Stephen) Giannone, Patrick (Nina) Giantomasso, EmmaLee (Jacob Capretto) Giantomasso, Tina (Justin) Fugger, Alex and...
Ivy Lou Fischer
February 1, 2015
Ivy Lou Fischer 84, of Naples, FL, formerly of New Lenox, IL died peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2015. Born May 12, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Fischer, Sr. and infant son Vernon, and by her parents, Leo and Ethel (Hall) Griswold of Toledo, Ohio. Ivy Lou was a Social Worker at...
Alvin Lee Erickson
February 1, 2015
Alvin Lee Erickson, age 93 of Monee passed away on February 1, 2015. Loving husband of the late Jayne Erickson; beloved father of Lynn (James) Limanowski, Gary (Donna) Erickson and Thomas (Cheryl) Erickson; dearest son of the late Elmer and Emma (nee Helmke) Erickson; fond brother of the late Norman Erickson and proud grandfather of Patricia, Jami, Tara, Stephanie and...
Donald W. Webb
January 31, 2015
Donald W. Webb, age 78 of Oak Forest passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Loving husband of the late Judith Webb (nee DeVoss); loving father of Dan Webb, Gary (Kathleen) Webb and Judd (Alicia) Webb; dear son of the late Harry and Evelyn (nee Soyak) Webb; dearest brother of Doris, Lois (Tom) Benton and the late Chuck Webb; cherished...
Mildred Marie Stancak
January 31, 2015
Mildred Marie Stancak, age 92 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Loving wife of the late John Stancak; beloved aunt of Karen (Patrick) Frainey and James Mattas Jr.; dearest daughter of the late James and Mary Mattas Sr.; proud great aunt to many great nieces and great nephews. She was a member of St....
Patricia "Patti" Mcelroy Merriman
January 30, 2015
Patricia "Patti" McElroy Merriman, Age 52 of New Lenox, formerly of Park Forest, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, Burlingame, CA and Reno, NV passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Patti is survived by her loving family, children, Ryan and Christopher Merriman; parents Walter and Roberta McElroy.; siblings Mary McElroy, Bishop Robert McElroy, Kathy (John) Schreiner and Walter (Theresa) McElroy III;...
Mrs. Rita M. Posch
January 30, 2015
Rita M. Posch nee Mauge 72, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert Posch Sr.; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Debbi) Posch, Jacqueline (Edward) Gilbert, and Therese (Patrick) O'Hare; cherished grandmother of Michael, Daniel (Kim), Lindsay, Robert III, Megan, Samantha, Patrick, Zachary, and Sarah; dear sister of Catherine "June" Mauge. Rita was preceded in...
Nina M. Wadsworth
January 24, 2015
Nina M. Wadsworth (nee Moreland) 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Nina was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Neil and Alice (nee Edwards) Moreland. Beloved wife of the late Milo E. Wadsworth; Loving mother of Stephen (Gail) Wadsworth, Michael (Cheryl) Wadsworth and Diana (Dean) Bartling; Cherished grandmother of 12...
Joann Glidewell
January 23, 2015
JoANN GLIDEWELL (FARMER) JoAnn Glidewell, born August 26, 1939 in Le Panto, Arkansas, passed way January 23, 2015 and joined her loving husband of 56 years Ray Glidewell. They moved to New Lenox in 1970. Preceded in death by her parents, Martha & Aubrey Farmer and brother, Doyle Farmer. Surviving are her children, Tim (Mae), Scott (Diana), Randy (Janet), Pam...
Harold E. Armstrong
January 20, 2015
Harold E. Armstrong 79, lifetime of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of the late June Armstrong; beloved brother of the late Charles Armstrong, late Clifford (late Evelyn) Armstrong, late James (late Dorothy) Armstrong and late Leonard Kerns, late Margaret (Marcus) Pesavnto, and the late Elizabeth Kerns; dearest brother in...
Mr. George F. Anderson
January 20, 2015
George F. Anderson Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Dallie nee Thomas; loving father of Kathy Martin, Patsy Anderson, Lisa (Jim) Thompson, Brian (Jennifer) Anderson, Laurie (Bill) Dudeck, and Chrissy Anderson; cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 10; dear son of Francis and the late Patricia Anderson nee Dunne;...
Edward J. Zolna, Sr.
January 20, 2015
Edward J. Zolna Sr. 85, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home. Edward was born in Chicago to the late John and Johanna (nee Gavelda) Zolna. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Zaitz); Loving father of Eddie Jr. (Kim), Judy Zolna, Jayne Zolna and Jeanne (Paul) Dresden; Cherished grandpa of the late Edward J. Zolna III, Michael...
James A. "Orb" Dalton
January 16, 2015
James A. "Orb" Dalton 75, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Nampa, Idaho to the late Ralph and Audie (nee Hamrick) Dalton. He is survived by his loving family; his daughters, Jamie (Jay) McCleary and Jodi (Tony Talley) Turnbough; a step-son Michael Crawford; five grandchildren, Nikki Ciarlette, Alexandra Turnbough, Robert Turnbough,...
Loraine M. Viehweg
January 16, 2015
Loraine M. Viehweg, nee Eisentraut, age 76, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. A resident of Frankfort for over 30 years, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, Loraine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Roger Viehweg; four sons Stephan (Jan), Toben (Tracie), Jaime (Emily) and Wayne (Silke) Viehweg; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. While living in Dolton...
James D. Pearce
January 15, 2015
James D. Pearce Age 85, passed away on Thursday, January, 15th, 2015 at his home in Joliet after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 52 years to Gloria nee Gorski; loving father of Donald (Penny) Pearce and Richard (Deanne) Pearce; cherished grandfather of Emily and Grace Pearce; dear brother-in-law of Lyle Angus and John Gorski; also survived by numerous nieces...
Mr. Christopher "Buckethead" Starmann
January 14, 2015
Christopoher "Buckethead" Starmann 44, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Loving father of Kenneth, Devon, and Nicole Starmann; dear son of Joseph E. (Mary) Starmann and Jacquelyn Starmann nee Dowdell; cherished brother of Richard (Lenora) Starmann, Dawn Starmann, Brad (Wanda) Starmann, and Joey Starmann; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was a member of the...
Tilton L. "Larry" Block
January 14, 2015
Tilton L. "Larry" Block 67, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Larry was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Morris and Blanche (nee Humphrey) Block. Beloved husband of Dee (nee Pitt) Block; Loving father of Matthew Block; Dear brother of Hal Block and Elka (Frank Purcell) Block; Dear uncle of...
Maria Bovis
January 14, 2015
Maria Bovis (nee Pislis) 89, of Joliet, formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her home. Maria was born in Greece to the late Tom and Vasiliki (nee Efstatthiou) Pislis. Beloved wife of Dinos Bovis; Loving mother of Tom (Michelle) Bovis and Betty (Jack) Bovis-Baity; Cherished grandmother of Dena Maria Baity; Dear sister of George (Georgia) Couston...
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