Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Evelynn E. Rose

Ms. Evelynn E. Rose

Apr 26, 2013

Evelynn E. Rose nee Anderson Age 69, of Lockport, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2013 with her family at her side. Beloved daughter of Dorothy E. Anderson nee Fort; loving sister of: Marilynn (Charles) Sandeen, Carolynn (late Daniel) Stobbe, Rosilynn (Frank) Popek, and Franklynn (Kimberly) Anderson; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Vincent L. Herman

Vincent L. Herman

Apr 25, 2013

Vincent "Vern" L. Herman Sr., age 86, a resident of Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, formerly of Frankfort, Richton Park and Evergreen Park passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Susan (John) Hein, Kathleen (Leonard) Przybyla, Mary Lynn (Kenneth) Arehart and Nancy McCarrin; son Vincent (Mary Lynn) Herman Jr.; siblings Harlow "Jake" (Carol)...

Kevin T. Reiff

Kevin T. Reiff

Apr 22, 2013

Kevin T. Reiff 22, of Joliet, IL., passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22nd, 2013 in Quincy, IL. Cherished grandson of: Donald and Sis Schultz; loving brother of: Donny (Tabitha) Reiff, and Mark Blain; dear uncle of: Annabel Reiff; and Son of Douglas and Kim Reiff. Kevin was also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He attended Oak...

Marie Bisping

Marie Bisping

Apr 21, 2013

Marie Bisping (nee Rehberg) 85, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Marie was born in Green Garden, IL to the late William and Mary Rehberg. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Bisping, and ten brothers and sisters. Marie is survived by her loving family; her sons Duane...

Herbert "Bud" A. Woods

Herbert "Bud" A. Woods

Apr 19, 2013

HERBERT "BUD" A. WOODS Age 93, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2013 at his home in Lockport. Herbert is survived by his loving family, niece, Donna (Jim) Boyd, nephew, Paul (Phyllis) Woodhouse, 7 grand- nieces and nephews, 13 great grand-nieces and nephews and special friend and caregiver Rolando Cabrera, Jr. Herbert was preceded in death by...

Edmund B.R. Burns

Edmund B.R. Burns

Apr 16, 2013

Major Edmund B.R. Burns (USMC Ret) of Joliet, IL died of the complications of jaw cancer on April 16, 2013. He was 76 years of age. He was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and attended Joliet Junior College after graduation. He was Editor of his high school newspaper (The...

Joseph "Larry" Giardina

Joseph "Larry" Giardina

Apr 15, 2013

JOSEPH "LARRY" GIARDINA Age 71, of Lockport, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2013 at Lemont Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Lemont. Larry is survived by his loving family, mother, Carol Giardina (Ziesemer), children, Jeffery (Nancy) Giardina, Todd (Maureen) Giardina, Kim (Tom) Roberson, Evan Joseph Giardina, siblings, Judy (Charles) Richardson, Shirley Price, Charlene Giardina and four grandchildren. Larry was preceded...

Jean F. Kranich

Jean F. Kranich

Apr 15, 2013

Jean F. Kranich (nee Feeney) 73, late of New Lenox formerly of Blue Island, passed away at her home on Monday, April 15, 2013. Born in Chicago to the late James and Dorothy (nee Freund) Feeney; Beloved wife of Clarence Kranich; Loving mother of Laurene Labriola; Cherished grandmother and great grandmother; Dear sister of Dorothy Ellis. Private family services were...

Anne F. Costello

Anne F. Costello

Apr 14, 2013

Anne F.Costello (nee Ferrelli), 86 of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Lawn passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Loving wife of Frank; beloved mother of Michael (Julie), Robert (Susan), Carol (Bruce) Crossett, Jean (Ricky) Lawrence and Philip (Sheila); fond sister of Lucille Sloan, Michelene (Robert) Hughes and the late Mathew (Margaret) Ferrelli; dearest daughter of the late Sebastian and...

Barbara C. Wardinski

Barbara C. Wardinski

Apr 14, 2013

Barbara C. Wardinski (nee Sandowski) 80, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Encore Senior Village, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late Frank and Mary (nee Novak) Sandowski, living in the New Lenox area the past 11 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R. Wardinski; Loving mother of Linda (James) Wardinski-Homco, Laura (Michael)...

Paula C. Shaw

Paula C. Shaw

Apr 13, 2013

PAULA C. SHAW NEE DENNISTON Age 65, of Joliet, formerly of Homewood and Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, April 13th, 2013 in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Charles Shaw; loving sister of: Joan Chavis and Judith Albers; dear cousin of Arthur Osero. Paula was preceded in death by her parents: Warren E. and Dorothy Denniston and Brother Warren M....

Norman F. Moberg

Norman F. Moberg

Apr 10, 2013

Norman F. Moberg, 77 of Frankfort formerly of Evergreen Park and Indiana passed away on April 10, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife Judith (nee Hallstrom); beloved children Laura Lindsey and Mitchell Moberg and dearest grandchildren Matthew and Andrew Taheny and Hayden Tank. He was preceded in death by his sons Alan and Christopher Moberg; sister Sandra Brajkovich...

Mr. Fred Bull Wieclaw

Mr. Fred Bull Wieclaw

Apr 9, 2013

Fred "Bull" Wieclaw Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved husband of Harriet nee Osinski; loving father of: Mark (Sally), and Scott (Theresa) Wieclaw; cherished grandfather of: Kristie, Matt, Jaclyn, Alexandra, and Jake; and great-grandfather of: Colton and Brantley; dear brother of: "Country" Joe, and the late Bill Wieclaw. Fred was...

Anna Baskovich

Anna Baskovich

Apr 9, 2013

Anna Baskovich, Age 76 of Manhattan, formely of Chicago passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her home. She is survived by her loving family; son Frank Baskovich; daughter Carol (Ron) Carli; sister Paulina Sephar and her grandchildren Hannah and Anthony Carli and Eric and Kelsey Baskovich. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Baskovich; parents Peter and...

Sharon L. Hosmon

Sharon L. Hosmon

Apr 7, 2013

SHARON L. HOSMON Age 71, of Homer Glen, passed away Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Sharon is survived by her loving family, sister, Betty (Edward) Setzke, nephews, Joe Bahlmann, Roger Bahlmann, niece, Anita (Larry) French and numerous great nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Amy Hosmon (Abney),...

Joanne Marie Kwitkowski

Joanne Marie Kwitkowski

Apr 6, 2013

Joanne M. Kwitkowski, 67 of Monee, IL, as of April 6, 2013, she is now in the company of God tending to the everlasting flowers in Heaven. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of Louis and Dorothy Piet and is the beloved wife of Edward Kwitkowski. She is survived by her loving mother, her devoted husband, her 4 children-...

Mary E. Clark

Mary E. Clark

Apr 5, 2013

Mary E. Clark (nee Herman), age 93 of Springfield IL, formerly of Lockport passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; children Donald (Betty) Likar, Daniel (Lynn) Likar and Margaret (Steven) Reynolds; 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by first husband John Likar and second husband...

Jean B. Moe

Jean B. Moe

Apr 5, 2013

Jean B. Moe (nee Blank), age 89 of New Lenox formerly of Homewood and Oconto, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary (John) Koblosky Robert (Anette) Moe and David (Patty) Moe; Sister Melva Heise; grandchildren Kristina Jean and John Wesley Koblosky and Candice and Robert Moe; great-grandson Liam Moe and...

Chella P. Fox

Chella P. Fox

Apr 5, 2013

Chella P. Fox (nee Welsh) Age 101, of Lockport, passed away of natural causes at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook on April 5, 2013. Born November 11, 1911 to Raymond and Nora Welsh (nee Kitchell) in Robinson, IL. Chella married Henry Vogal Fox in 1934 in Robinson, IL. She is survived by her grandsons James Klever-Weis, husband of Kris Klever-Weis, and...

James L Spero

James L Spero

Apr 4, 2013

James L. Spero age 66, a resident of Matteson formerly of Chicago Bridgeport area, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Judy Spero (nee Ciolino); sons William (Jennifer) Spero and James (Angela) Spero; sister Clementine (Robert) Pine-Hanrahan; grandchildren Luciana and Alexander Spero; brothers and sisters in law Paul (Theresa) Ciolino, Charles (Kathy)...