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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Gilbert John Pajauskas
May 13, 2014
Gilbert John Pajauskas, age 67 of Frankfort for 11 years formerly of Homewood passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Loving husband of Darlene Pajauskas; beloved father of John, Jim and Jeff pajauskas; deaest brother of Nadine and Allison Downs; cherished grandfather of 7. He was an Operations Analyst at CNA Insurance for 25 years until retiring...
Mr. Lester L. Lehr
May 12, 2014
Lester L. Lehr Lester L. Lehr, age 77, resident of Frankfort, IL passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Charlotte nee Jackson; loving father of Leann (Todd) Paarlberg and Kelly (Matt Sr.) Mullennix; cherished grandfather of Matthew Jr. Mullennix, Annabelle Mullennix, Ashley (Daniel K. III) Schliffka, and Courtney Paarlberg. Lester was preceded in death by his parents...
Robert T Brosnan
May 12, 2014
ROBERT T. BROSNAN Age 58, of Oak Forest, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2014 at his home in Oak Forest following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his loving family, companion, Linda Fouts, her children, Mario Manes, Helen (Nick) Deluca, Christina (Pete) Gamblin, siblings, Judith (Dennis) Riordan, Dennis (Sharon) Brosnan, Joseph (Susan) Brosnan, Jr., brother-in-law, George...
Donna J. Essig
May 11, 2014
Donna J. Essig, Age 59, of Mokena, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 11th, 2014. Loving wife of Gary Essig; beloved mother of Heather Essig; dearest sister of Michael (Theresa) Sablich and Mary Ann (Tom) Berry; cherished daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Nee Christy) Sablich; proud aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...
Irene V. Folz
May 11, 2014
Irene was born on July 9, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Irene was a resident of Crest Hill, Illinois.
Cheryl K Singer
May 11, 2014
CHERYL K. SINGER (BOCKHOLDT) Age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, May 11th, 2014 at her home in Lockport. Cheryl is survived by her loving family, mother, Loa Bockholdt (Baker), brother, Gary (Sharon) Bockholdt and many nieces and nephews which were very near and dear to Cheryl's heart. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Walter Bockholdt and...
Dr. Robert T. Moll
May 10, 2014
Dr. Robert T. Moll Age 71, of Mokena, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Loving husband of Jan Moll (nee Schultz); beloved father of Rob Moll, Tami (Brian) Carter and the late Chris Szypulski; dearest brother of Jim (Judy) Moll; cherished son of the late Stanley and Vera (Nee Nicpan) Moll; proud grandfather of Jacob Szypulski,...
Mrs. Peggy L. Cryer
May 10, 2014
Mrs. Peggy L. Cryer (nee Chopp) Passed away suddenly late Saturday May 10th, at the age of 61 in the comfort of her own home under the loving care provided by numerous family and friends. She had recently been prevailing in a very trying and courageous struggle with cancer, unfortunately the complications were just too great to overcome. Peggy is...
Mr. Benjamin Jr. Entwisle
May 10, 2014
Benjamin Entwisle Jr. Age 88, resident of Lockport, IL passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Jo Ann nee Jensen; loving father of Diana (Don) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Courtney (Andrew), and Clifford; and great-grandfather of Austin. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife Doris L. Jones nee Natvig; and siblings William and Robert Entwisle,...
Michael A. Stakenas
May 8, 2014
Michael A. Stakenas, age 54 of Manhattan, formerly of New Lenox and Marquette Park in Chicago, passed away, Thursday, May 8, 2014, Loving husband of Kathy (nee Burdelik) Stakenas; beloved father of Derek and Sara Stakenas; dearest son of Joan (nee Tammer) and the late Anthony Stakenas; cherished brother of Laura (Reid) Wilson, Linda, Andrew (Kelly) and the late John...
Mrs. Annette G. Flood
May 8, 2014
Annette G. Flood nee Frantzen age 66, of New Lenox, IL formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Richard H. Flood; loving mother of Kevin (Natalie), Rick, Kristi, and Lori Flood; cherished grandmother of Morgan and Avery Flood; dear sister of Anthony (Helene) Garel-Frantzen and David Frantzen. The family will meet at St. Jude...
Robert S Whalen
May 6, 2014
ROBERT S. WHALEN Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at his home Frankfort. Robert is survived by his loving family, children, Kelly Whalen, Kevin Whalen, parents, Robert E. & Joyce Whalen (Guschke), siblings, Terry (Kelly) Whalen, Mary (Joe) Barker, Geri (Cary) Hartney, Joyce Ann (Bob) Harper, nieces and nephews, Michael Whalen, Jill Whalen, Christie Whalen, Megan...
Ms. Virginia L. Boers
May 5, 2014
Virginia L. Boers nee McCormick Age 70, resident of Shorewood, IL., formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Lynn N. Boers; loving mother of Debbie (Ray) Vela, Tammi (Kevin) Watson, Jeffrey (Alison) Boers, Lori Mitchell, Michael Boers, and the late Patricia (John) Turner; cherished grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of...
Margaret "Pearl" Rajca
May 3, 2014
Margaret I. "Pearl" Rajca (nee Zimmerman) 97, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Meadowbrook Manor in LaGrange. Pearl was born in Chicago to the late William and Alice (Sharp) Zimmerman; Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Rajca; Loving mother of the late Bob Rajca; Dear grandmother of Carrie (Rob) Silverman and Bill (Leslie) Rajca; Cherished great-grandmother of Nate...
Mary E Burnette
May 2, 2014
MARY E. BURNETTE (SULLIVAN) Age 93, of New Port Richey FL, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2014 at her home in New Port Richey FL. Mary is survived by her loving family, daughter, Janet (Robert) Perveiler, grandchildren, Michael Perveiler, Kellie Pannepacker, Barbara Burnette, great grandchildren, Nicholas Baran, Tyler Baran, Adriana Zoppa and Aidan Pannepacker. Mary was...
Josephine Janicek
May 1, 2014
JOSEPHINE JANICEK (SLEMP) Josephine Janicek, age 93 passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 1, 2014, while surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her loving husband George Janicek. Recently from Orland Park, previously from Oak Forest, Frankfort and originally from Chicago. Survived by her sons, Richard (Gayla) Janicek, James Janicek and deceased daughter Christine Hacko. Brother Henry Slemp. Deceased brothers;...
Carol J. Goody
April 28, 2014
Carol J. Goody (nee Speicher) 76, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Carol was born in Joliet to the late Vernon and Betty (nee Broad) Speicher. She is survived by her loving family; her children, Beverly (Hugh) Kleckner, Kenneth Jr. (Harriet) Goody and Steven (Kathie) Goody; five grandsons, four granddaughters,...
Joann Schmal
April 27, 2014
Joann Schmal (nee Strazzabosco) 83, late of Glenwood, passed away April 27, 2014. Born in Chicago to the late Victor and Martha (nee Feliszak) Bosco. Beloved wife of the late George Schmal; Loving mother of Lynn Fisher Holtz (Bob), George L. Schmal, and the late Carol Jo Schmal; Dear grandmother of Jeffrey T. (Anna) Fisher, Angela L. (Joe) Sullivan and...
Mr. Gordon E. Slade
April 27, 2014
Gordon E. Slade Age 89, of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away April 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Carol nee Keenan; loving father of the late Mark Slade, Marcianne (Robert) Crestani, David Slade and Paul (Margaret) Slade; nurturing grandfather of Julie, Karen, John, Nick, Michael, Eric, Kevin, Patrick and Catherine. He was preceded in death by his...
Joseph A. Grimaldi, Sr.
April 26, 2014
Joseph A. Grimaldi Sr, age 90 of Mokena formerly of Peoria and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. A veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII; Loving husband of Cora May (nee Obinger) Grimaldi; beloved father of Joseph A. (Bernadette) Grimaldi Jr., Dorothy (late Will R.) Tuttle, Charles (Rebecca) Grimaldi and Edward (Kimberly) Grimaldi; dearest brother of...
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