Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Sophie A. Peterson

Sophie A. Peterson

March 28, 2014

Sophie A. Peterson Sophie A. Peterson nee Stancel, 92, of Joliet passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert George Peterson; loving mother of Alma Jean (Joseph D.) Synovic, Ronald (Karen) Peterson, and George Peterson; dear stepmother of Carol Lynne (Sherman) Arrington, John (Pat) Czajkoski, John (Pat) Czajkoski, Bill (Kathy) Czajkoski, Michael Czajkoski, and Susan...

Hazel R. Link

Hazel R. Link

March 27, 2014

HAZEL R. LINK (JENKINS) Age 82 of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Hazel is survived by her loving family, children, Ann Lail, Wayne R. (Diane) Link, Tim Link, Valarie Link, siblings, George Jenkins, Bonnie Mayhall, Sandy Staley, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by...

Kenneth G. Arnstrom

Kenneth G. Arnstrom

March 26, 2014

KENNETH G. ARNSTROM Age 76 of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, his wife, Lynn Arnstrom (Lamp), son, Gus (Katherine) Arnstrom, nieces, Sheryl (Harold) Hudson and Janice M. Becker and several other nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave...

Charles R. Sherwood

Charles R. Sherwood

March 26, 2014

Charles R. Sherwood 78, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Loyola Hospital, Maywood. Born in Chicago to the late Charles L. and Frances (nee Pooler) Sherwood. Loving husband of Ruth (nee VanKampen); Loving father of Linda "Lindy", Charles Scott, Douglas and Russell "Rusty" Sherwood; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...

Albert  Krusemark, Jr. H

Albert Krusemark, Jr. H

March 25, 2014

Albert H. Krusemark Jr. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2014, in his home of 74 years in Frankfort, IL. He was 98 years old and was cherished by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Bernice Weichbrodt Krusemark, in 2003, and his son Al Krusemark III of Frankfort in...

Mr. Frank J. Renz,  Jr.

Mr. Frank J. Renz, Jr.

March 24, 2014

Frank J. Renz Jr. Age 82, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, March 24th, 2014. Beloved husband of Dolores nee Johannesen; loving father of Gary (Antoinette) Renz and Sharon (William) Simpson; cherished grandfather of Bridget (Kevin), Michelle (Luke) and Billy; and great-grandfather of Brooklyn and Gavin; dear brother of Beverly Renz and Renee (late Thomas) Weighill. Frank was preceded in...

Daniel J. Matz

Daniel J. Matz

March 18, 2014

Daniel J. Matz "Dangerous Dave" Age 46 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Beloved husband of, Sharon Matz; Devoted dad of, George and Trevor Gavitt and Wesley Matz; Cherished son of, Mary Brown and Dennis Matz; Fond son in law of, Dolores Kampe and the late James Gavitt; Loving grandson of, Francis Matz and the late Arthur...

Rose Moresco

Rose Moresco

March 16, 2014

ROSE MORESCO (SUSAN) Age 92, longtime Mokena resident formerly of Roseland. Wife of the late Gino G. Moresco; mother of Gina (Michael) Morley and Kathryn (Christopher) Lirot; grandmother of Kaitlyn (Ryan) Hilleshiem, Beth Ann and Aaron Morley, Sean, Benn and Troy Lirot; sister of Charles Susan, Darinka Rush, Olga Vozniak, Dorothy Pasquel and the late William Susan and Margaret Jones;...

Edward W Johanson

Edward W Johanson

March 15, 2014

EDWARD W. JOHANSON Age 85 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 15th, 2014, at his home in New Lenox, IL. Ed is survived by his loving family, his wife of 58 years, Jean Johanson (Brown), children, Susan (Richard) Lentz, Debra (Allen) Klausing, grandchildren, Krystle (Kevin) Callarman and Katy Klausing. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Karl...

Carl P Cardinael

Carl P Cardinael

March 14, 2014

CARL PAUL CARDINAEL Age 86 of Sun City West, AZ passed away March 14th, 2014 at Hospice of Arizona – Del Webb in Sun City West, AZ. Carl was born on February 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL, and grew up with his parents and two sisters. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during WWII...

Mr. David A. Machtemes

Mr. David A. Machtemes

March 14, 2014

DAVID A. MACHTEMES Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at his home in Frankfort with his family at his side. Beloved brother of Barbara Koning; loving uncle of Jennifer (Steve) Weber and David (Diane) Koning; and cherished great uncle of Hanna, Haley, Trent, and Meghan; he was also survived by many dear aunts, uncles,...

Lori A. Rooney

Lori A. Rooney

March 13, 2014

Lori A. Rooney, age 52, of Frankfort formerly of Dolton, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; mother Shirley Rooney (nee Guetschow);sister Lynn Rooney; brother Allen (Margaret) Rooney; nephews Matthew and Patrick Rooney. She was preceded in death by her father James Rooney; brother Thomas Rooney and grandparents Robert and Henrietta Guetschow Jr....

Gloria M. Szablewski

Gloria M. Szablewski

March 12, 2014

Gloria M. Szablewski (nee Allain) A resident Mokena passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving family; children Linda (William) Sullivan, Darlene (John) Yack, Frank (Patricia) Szablewski, Candice (William) Teske, Greg (Wendi) Szablweski; daughter-in-law Rose Szablewski; sister Lorraine Overend; grandchildren Keith (Michelle) Sullivan, Chris (Sandy) Sullivan, Nicholas...

Howard J. Piecuch

Howard J. Piecuch

March 12, 2014

Howard J. "Howie" "Butch" Piecuch 71, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. He was born in Chicago to LaVerne (nee Muhs) and the late John T. Piecuch. Beloved husband of 50 years of Laneta (nee Sanders); Loving father of Lorine (Andrew) Hanser and Sheri (Steven) Vyfvinkel; Dear brother of...

Jessica R Morgan

Jessica R Morgan

March 12, 2014

JESSICA R. MORGAN Age 22 of Lockport, passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Lockport. Jessy is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Shirley A. Morgan (Kerley), maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Kerley, siblings, Holly Morgan, Stephen (Dawn) Morgan, Courtney (Robert) Westmoreland, Caitlyn Morgan, Samantha Morgan, Brian Morgan, Melissa (Nick) Beltrame, Dakota Morgan, Abigail Morgan, special friend, Justas Jakubonis,...

Mary A. Pochordo

Mary A. Pochordo

March 10, 2014

Mary A. Pochordo (nee Manyek) 42, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Survived by her loving family; her husband, Michael; her son, Tyler; her mother, Kathleen Manyek; a brother, Peter (Kim) Maynek; three nephews, Tom, Chris and Pat Manyek. She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Manyek. Mary was employed as an Ophthalmic Technician...

Richard J. Bolker

Richard J. Bolker

March 9, 2014

Richard J. Bolker 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Ann (nee Murray) Bolker. Loving husband of 50 years of Rosemary R. (nee Galica) Bolker; Loving and kind father of Frank Bolker and Laura (Jim) Doran; Cherished grandfather of David J. and Julia...

Rita R. Costello

Rita R. Costello

March 9, 2014

Rita R. Costello 94, of Tinley Park, Passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Rita was born in Chicago to the late James and Cathryn (nee Griffin) Costello. Rita retired from Swift & Co. Meats after 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Julie Catholic Church, Tinley Park. She was the Loving Aunt...

Ralph D Dralle

Ralph D Dralle

March 8, 2014

RALPH DRALLE Ralph Dralle, born Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923 passed away March 8, 2014. As a previous resident of Frankfort,Il and member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, he was president and publisher of BigFarmer magazine, Woman's Golfer Magazine and owner of National Farm Data Bank; the largest data bank of farmers, ranchers and growers. He pioneered the...

George H Shackleton,  Jr

George H Shackleton, Jr

March 8, 2014

GEORGE H. SHACKLETON, JR Age 50, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at his home in Frankfort surrounded by his family. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Shari Shackleton (Anderson), parents, George H. & Theodora Shakleton, Sr. (Franiak), children, George H. Shackleton III, Samantha Shackleton, Rachel (Charles) Morgret, Abigail (Zachary) Carlson, Kristin Shackleton, Hannah Shackleton, siblings,...