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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Genevieve M. Campbell-Bestow
August 20, 2013
Genevieve M. Campbell–Bestow (nee Bell) Age 99. Born in Chicago on December 30, 1913 to the late Samuel and Jane (nee Bryans) Bell. Loving wife of the late Howard L. Campbell and the late Harry E. Bestow; Beloved mother of Howard C. (Dorothy) Campbell, Terry D. (Janet) Campbell and Jeri Lyn (William) Sandt; Cherished Grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of...
Christine L. Pavlacka
August 20, 2013
Christine L. Pavlacka (nee Ignowski) Age 87, passed away; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Glenwood and Chicago West Pullman area. She is survived by her loving family; sons Adrian Pavlacka Ronald (Cheryl) Pavlacka, Leon (Tracey) Pavlacka and Myron (Karen) Pavlacka; sister LaVerne Crutchfield; grandchildren Kristin, Kate, Kimberly, Michael, Carolyn, Adam, Sarah, Jason, Melissa, Jon, Allison,...
Loretta W. Keuch
August 16, 2013
Loretta Welma Keuch Age 82, passed away; Friday, August 16, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Matteson and Chebanse. She is survived by her loving family; husband Frederick Keuch; children James (Cathy) Keuch, Diane (Charles) Bedrosian, Janet (Jerry) Dinnocenzo and Nancy (Bret) Roggendorf; siblings Sylvia (Late Erwin) Schmaedeke, Richard (Late Marjorie) Stuenkel and Roger (Lorraine) Stuenkel; 13 grandchildren, 5...
Arlene Carlstrom Ogren
August 14, 2013
ARLENE OGREN (CARLSTROM) Arlene Carlstrom Ogren, 96, of Thomasville, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Piedmont Crossing retirement community in Thomasville, NC. Arlene was born in Joliet and raised in Lockport. She lived in the Chicago area, including Glen Ellyn, until 1972 when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL with her husband Carl upon his retirement. She...
Alice A. Genge
August 13, 2013
Alice was born on July 21, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Alice was a resident of Matteson, Illinois.
Mrs. Janet Gress
August 12, 2013
JANET GRESS Janet Gress age 57, born August 27, 1955 of New Lenox, IL transformed into an angel on August 12, 2013. After three and a half years boxing with breast cancer she was called to heaven. Janet was born in Evergreen Park, IL and grew up in Posen, IL she graduated from Bremen High School in 1973 and married...
Ms. Margaret C. Campbell
August 11, 2013
Margaret C. Campbell nee Chmelina Age 89, of Lemont, formerly of Chicago and Palos Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Walter T. Campbell; loving mother of: Karen (David) Kittle and Robert (Doris) Campbell; cherished grandmother of: Amanda and Jessica Campbell; dear sister of: Lucille DeMario and John Chmelina. She was preceded in death...
Mr. David E. Sinks
August 11, 2013
David E. Sinks Age 62, of New Lenox, IL., passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born on May 13, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, IL. David is survived by his daughter Angela (Bobby) Williams. Step-son Gary Bryant; Brother Michael (Ruth) Sinks; Sister Carole (Fiancé William Schaubel) Jadron; grandchildren: Tristan and Brianna Williams; Aunt Anita Kisner; and numerous...
Mary Louise Flory
August 10, 2013
Mary Louise Flory (nee Wright) 91, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born in Homer Township, IL to the late Luther E. and Elizabeth (nee Gast) Wright and spent 88 years in the Homer Twp. / Lockport area. Mary was a teacher at Kelvin Grove School in Lockport. She is survived...
Mr. Martin P. Flanagan, Jr.
August 9, 2013
Martin "Marty" P. Flanagan Jr. Age 88, of Oak Lawn, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, on Friday, August 9, 2013. Loving father of: Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla) Flanagan, Thomas (Patti) Flanagan, and Daniel (Ronna) Flanagan; cherished grandfather of: Patrick (Elisabeth), Brianne, and Michael Broderick, MaryPat, Blaine, Bryce, Andrew, Dylan,...
Ivadell C. Mcarthur
August 8, 2013
Ivadell C. McArthur 83, of Shorewood formerly of New Lenox and Oak Lawn, Passed away, August 8th, 2013. Loving wife of the late Jean McArthur Sr.; beloved mother of Jean J. (Betty) McArthur Jr; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Mark McArthur; dearest daughter of the late George and Myrtle Vierke and fond sister of the late Lorraine (late Earl) Johnson....
Kenneth G. Anderson
August 8, 2013
Kenneth G. Anderson, Age 62, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena and Frankfort, Passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Diane Anderson (nee Veltman); beloved father of Brian (Trisha) Anderson and Heidi (Robert) Buhle; dearest brother of twin sister Karen (Larry) Shiner,...
Florence M. Balamut
August 7, 2013
Florence M. Balamut (WITH FLAG) Age 90, of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Balamut; loving mother of: Thomas (Lynn) Balamut, Bruce Balamut, Nancy Van Zeyl, and Robert (Diane) Balamut; cherished grandmother of: Bryan (Dawn) Balamut, Glen (Tammy) Balamut, Jenna (Jeff) Raunig, Christopher Van Zeyl, Carly...
Scott A. Templin
August 6, 2013
Scott A. Templin 53, of Frankfort, formerly of Grays Lake IL, Canton MI, Laverne CA and Tulsa OK, born in Wichita KS. Passed away Suddenly, August 6, 2013. Loving Husband of Jann Reed-Templin; cherished father of Reed and Stephanie Templin; beloved son of Dorothy Templin and the late Jack Templin; devoted brother of Steve (Debbie) Templin and dearest uncle to...
James A. Erickson
August 5, 2013
JAMES A. ERICKSON Age 67, of Wilmington formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 5th 2013. James is survived by his loving family, former wife, Susan Erickson, children, Tina (Nat) Freeman, Eddie Erickson, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Erickson, Edwin Erickson, grandchildren, Jason, Anabelle, Emily, Grace, Evan and Ella. Also surviving is James extended family, domestic partner, Mary Mazin and her children,...
Mr. Robert F. Scholtes, Sr.
August 5, 2013
Robert F. Scholtes Sr., Robert Francis Scholtes Sr., was born in Joliet on April 3, 1935 and entered eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2013 with his loving family by his side after a lingering illness. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Virginia Scholtes, a sister Peggy (infancy), In-Laws Elvis and Agnes Fugett and a great-granddaughter,...
Katherine "Katie" R. Sauter
August 4, 2013
KATHERINE "KATIE" R. SAUTER Age 33, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2013 at her home in Tinley Park. Katherine is survived by her loving family, parents, Thomas & Karen Sauter (nee Sperka), sister, Kristine (fiancée William Blum) Sauter, grandmother, Lillian Sperka, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Katherine was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ken...
Rev. William G. Johnson
August 4, 2013
Rev. William G. Johnson Age 84, of Homer Glen, passed away, on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, January 20, 1929 to Earl C. and Vera (Morris) Johnson. Survived by wife Ruth; son Bradley Johnson (Carol) of Chicago; daughter Jan Rizzuto (Michael) of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Michael W. (Gayle) Rizzuto Emily (Bill) Clegg and several cousins....
Mr. Raymond H. Buiter
August 3, 2013
Raymond H. Buiter (WITH FLAG) Age 82, a resident of Worth, IL for 57 years; formerly of Fort Worth, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Reimann; loving father of: Mike (Barbara) Buiter, Donna (Doyle) Robertson, and Jan (Edward) Alexander; cherished grandfather of: 12 and great-grandfather of 11. Family will receive friends at...
Edward G. Soller
August 3, 2013
Edward G. Soller Age 78, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Tena Ventress-Soller; loving father of Vicki Kelly, Lisa Soller and Jody (Bob) Watson; dearest grandfather of Jalisa, Joanna, Jennifer, Graham, Robert, Maddy, Olivia, Maverick and Parker; cherished great grandfather of 5. No services will be held. Funeral arrangements by Kurtz Memorial...
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