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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Mr. Charles R. Kimmel, Sr.
December 22, 2013
Charles R. Kimmel Sr., Age 80, of Mokena, IL passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 in Joliet. Beloved husband of Mary nee Eschbach; loving father of Charles R. Kimmel Jr., and Step-father of Margaret Deaton and William F. Gallagher; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 4. Charles was preceded in death by his parents George and Ollie Kimmel;...
James R. Luecht
December 20, 2013
James R. "Whitey" Luecht, age 82. Devoted son of the late Raymond Sr. and Evelyn; dear brother of the late Raymond "Blackie" (the late Patricia), Carol (the late Pete) Shedor, the late Donald, the late William (Barbara), the late Barbara (the late Paul) Stonchus, the late M. Patricia Anderson, and Ann (Michael) Neary; uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and...
Mr. Michael L. Vinson
December 20, 2013
Michael L. Vinson Age 43, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 20th, 2013. Beloved husband of Pamela nee Horrell; loving son of Lenny and Joanne Vinson and Kathren Roper; adoring grandson of Jo Alice Warf; cherished father of David and Samantha Vinson; dear brother of Jennifer Lea and Gregory Sean Vinson; and fond nephew of Martha (Jerry)...
Marjory Koziczynski
December 20, 2013
Koziczynski, Marjory Bird (nee Arnold), 84, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 20th at Salem Village in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Koziczynski and Raymond Kohl, loving mother to Roy, Bill, Raymond (Mae), Bart (Sue) and Paula (Brett), and grandma Cookie to ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Loving sister to the late Elsie, Annabel, Phillip, Tom,...
Helen T. North
December 18, 2013
HELEN T. NORTH (HENEGHAN) Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at Encore Senior Village in New Lenox. Helen is survived by her loving family, children, Janet (Clif) Gustafson, Jim (Alicia) North, Carol Taylor, special niece, Janice (Larry) Everett, grandchildren, Erin Bisbee, Adam Gustafson, Kristen Cuzzone, Jamie Hutchens, Ed Taylor, David Taylor, four great grandson...
Hal F. Gustafson
December 17, 2013
HAL F. GUSTAFSON Age 93, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at his home in New Lenox. Hal is survived by his loving family, children, Lee (Barbara) Gustafson, Mark (Bille Cox) Gustafson, Kerry (Al) Kandziorski, grandchildren, Erik, Stephen, Elaine, Lisa and Amy. Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Grace Gustafson and wife,...
Florence Hayes Wirsen
December 14, 2013
Born February 29, 1924, at peace December 14, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and the late Lillian (nee Connolly) Reilly. Wife of the late David Hayes and the late Howard Wirsen. Proud Mother of Nancy "Boots" (the late John) Clarey, Carol "Bomber" Lakumb (Keith), Ellen "Lulluh" (the late Glenn) Ludvigsen, David "Davey Crockett" (Caryl) Hayes, Pam "Puffy" White,...
Mr. Ralph D. Ward
December 14, 2013
Ralph D. Ward Age 81, of Frankfort, entered into the presence of His Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Florence nee Kiel; loving father of Cheryl (James) Howard, Diane (David) Wilson, David (Gail) Ward, and Barbara (Darryl) Hudson; cherished grandfather of Christa (Christian) Roeh, Joshua (Bethany), Jenna, and Jonathan Howard, Jeremy, Justin,...
Patrick J. Colvin
December 13, 2013
Patrick Joseph Colvin, 63, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:05 A.M. Friday December 13, 2013 at the Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. He was born February 9, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the son of Kenneth E. and Valerie (Ploszaj) Colvin. He married Virginia T. Alm on September 25, 1971 at the Wayside Chapel in Palos Park, IL....
Arnold "Butch" Becker, Jr.
December 13, 2013
Age 65, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet and Manhattan, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born in Joliet, IL to Helen (nee Waldvogal) and the late Arnold Becker Sr. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Knupp); Loving father of Gina (Cesar) Espinoza and Chris (Nicole); Dear brother of Dewey (Kathy),...
Ms. Phyllis Jean Shelton
December 13, 2013
Phyllis Jean Shelton nee Tyler Age 79, of Lockport, IL, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Lockport. Beloved wife of the late Bill Shelton. Phyllis is survived by her siblings Sam Tyler of Lockport, Deloris (Darrell) Collins of Joplin, MO and Marie Leithliter of Eldorado, IL; niece Amanda Sandy and brother-in-law Rick Sandy. Also survived by numerous nieces,...
Robert J. Sanders
December 12, 2013
Robert J. Sanders 42, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Jeanette (nee Vedder) and the late Paul Sanders. Beloved husband of Sherri (nee Slee); Loving father of Sydney, Bobby and Ally; Dear brother of Paul "P.J." (Janet), MaryAnne (Ed) Babbe and...
Mary Jane Bender
December 11, 2013
MARY JANE BENDER Age 66, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at her home in Joliet. Mary Jane is survived by her loving family, children, Susan Love, Jennifer (Duane) Shofner, Tonette (David) Pesavento, Spc. Andrew Bender, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mary Jane was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Goodale...
Nestor A. Villaluz
December 10, 2013
Nestor A. Villaluz age 78 of Romeoville. Il passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, with his family at his side. Family will receive friends Sunday, December 15 for visitation from 3pm to 8pm at Goodale Memorial Chapel - 912 S. Hamilton St, Lockport, IL. Funeral will be held Monday, December 16, 2013. Prayers will be at...
Rev. Armando G. Lopez
December 10, 2013
Age 65, of Park Forest, formerly of Milwaukee Wisc. Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013; loving husband of Maria (nee Lara) Lopez; beloved father of Sergio (Christina) Lopez, Laura (Von Dunbar) Lopez, Josue (Melissa) Lopez and Clarissa (Tyron Foston) Lopez; proud grandfather of Mayah, Josiah, Serenity, Joshua, Ayden, Jacob, Sydney and Noah; cherished son of the late Manuel and...
Lou Ann Darnall
December 9, 2013
Lou Ann Darnall (nee Keeling) 84, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. She was born in Paducah, KY to the late Londi and Ella Mae (nee Brown) Keeling. Survived by her loving family; her sons, Irvan (Charlene), Terry (Paula) and Tom (Annette); nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her sister, Lillie Mae...
Marjorie Lee Mullen
December 9, 2013
Age 85, of Monee, formerly of Frankfort and Riverdale. Passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013; Loving mother of Dawn (Bill) Gename, Vicki Hansen and late Bruce Mullen; beloved sister of Patty Beltke Richard and Jack Kitchens; cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 7. Dearest daughter of late Clifford and Audery (Nee Powers) Kitchens. Family will receive friends...
Jerome M Elsen
December 9, 2013
JEROME M. ELSEN Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jerome is survived by his loving family, wife, Esther Elsen (Frank), children, Dave (Chris) Elsen, Denise (Keith) Michalowicz, grandchildren, Rebecca, John, Josephine, Annie, Paige and brother-in-law, Doug (Chris) Frank. Jerome was a member of St. Clare DeMontefalco Holy Name...
Ms. Charlotte Lief
December 7, 2013
Charlotte Lief nee Haschner Age 78, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Germany, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Mary (Dennis) Hamilton, Jeanne (Patrick) Keable, Ann (Frank) Zacek, and Charlotte (Tom) Kovacic; cherished grandmother of Jimmy (Misty), Sarah, Alex, Mandy, Kayla, Ryan, and Joshua. Charlotte was preceded...
Terry Larson
December 5, 2013
Age 68, of New Lenox, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Schinkowski) loving father of Todd Larson, two granddaughters, Meagan (Nathan) Dulny and Krystal Larson. One great granddaughter Zoe Paige Dulny. Brothers David (Donna) Larson and Bruce Larson. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, David R. and Mary...
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