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Dennis R. Michalak
Feb 28, 2024
DENNIS R. MICHALAK
Age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Lake Forest Memorial Hospital.
Dennis is survived by his loving family, children, Cheryl (James) Schmidt, Charlene (Anthony) Nelson, Jeffrey Michalak, Katelynn Fischler, grandchildren, Kristin Schmidt, Kara Schmidt, Jodi Schmidt, James Schmidt III, Taylor Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Caden Nelson, Mason Fischler and...
William G. Stilke
Feb 27, 2024
William G. Stilke, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. William is survived by his beloved children, Gloria Bush, Judy Sands, Edward (Vickie) McCaffrey, and Gail (Bill) Doepp; grandchildren, George, Daniel, Patrick, Shannon, Morgan, Bailey, Sawyer, Andrew, and Caitlin; great-grandchildren Ava, Isaiah, Zurelda, Tanis, Elrik, Jessica, Jada, Drake, Dakota, Nathan, Collin, Julia, Jacob, and Maximus.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Stilke; his sister, Diane Favero; and his parents Ewald and Hazel Stilke.
William...
June M. Congdon
Feb 26, 2024
June M. Congdon, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Clarendale of Mokena.
She is preceded in death by her husband Warren Congdon; her parents James and Bridget Round; and her siblings, Alice (John) Bagwell, James Round, and Dorothy (Steve) Churilla.
June was the loving sister of Patricia (late Richard) Lencki; sister-in-law of Sally Round; the fond Aunt...
Marianne C. Cooper
Feb 26, 2024
Marianne C. Cooper (nee Celia) 45, was born in Chicago, IL to the late Domenico and Carol Celia and passed away February 26, 2024. Beloved wife of James Cooper; loving mother of Nicholas and Alexis Cooper; dear sister of Gina (Mike) Vinci; sister in law to Bill Cooper, Ron (Anneliesse) Cooper, Diane Cooper, and Angie (Stuart) Handelman; fond niece, aunt...
Valerie R. Doubrawa O.F.S.
Feb 26, 2024
VALERIE R. DOUBRAWA O.F.S.
Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2024 at her home in Frankfort.
Valerie is survived by her loving family, nieces and nephews, Larry (Sabryna) Eckhardt, Robert Doubrawa, Taisha Doubrawa, Elizabeth Doubrawa, Yulian (fiancée John Hood) Doubrawa, August (Rachel) Doubrawa, five great nieces and nephews and sister...
Roger Paul Jacob
Feb 25, 2024
Roger Paul Jacob, 72 of Frankfort, formerly Park Forest, passed away of cancer suddenly on Feb. 25, 2024. Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cathy Gliottoni. Sister, Marilyn (Rob) Robertson of Westminster, CO; brother-in-law of: Pat (Dennis) Derfiny, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, Jim (Melissa) Gliottoni, Sue (Jeff) Hunt, Joe Sanfratello and J.C. Hirsch. Beloved Uncle of 14...
Raleigh "Grumpy" J. Johnson Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
RALEIGH “GRUMPY” J. JOHNSON, JR.
Age 93, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at his home.
Raleigh is survived by his loving family, children, Joe (Debbie) Johnson, Raleigh “Buddy” (Adela) Johnson, Edward Johnson, siblings, Helen (Bernie) Geers, Bernie (Alice) Johnson, grandchildren, Joseph (Jennifer) Johnson, Nicholas (Deana) Johnson, Scott (Michele) Johnson, great...
Clementine R. Thorp
Feb 25, 2024
Clementine R. Thorp (nee Bloom) 90, of Tinley Park passed away February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Thorp, survived by former husband Dale Campbell Sr.; loving mother of Susan (Dan) Panozzo, Nancy (Larry) Pufahl, Dale Warren Campbell (Melissa VanDyke), The late Jeffrey Campbell, and Lisa (Terry) Culver; proud grandma of Lauren (Bill) Valentine, Brian (Arte) Pufahl,...
Kenneth J. Yearley
Feb 24, 2024
Kenneth John Yearley, affectionately known to his family and many friends as Kenny, passed away peacefully in his hometown of New Lenox, IL on February 24, 2024.
He was born on November 13, 1954, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL to the late John and Mildred (nee Budd) Yearley.
Loving husband of Pam (nee Fornaciari) Yearley; loved nephew, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law,...
Kyle K. Korosa
Feb 24, 2024
Kyle Kristopher Korosa
Age 47 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Kyle was born in Chicago, IL to Bruce and Kathy (nee Kwinn) Korosa. Beloved husband of Sherry (nee O’Brien) Korosa; loving father of Kristopher Korosa, Victoria Myers, and Allen Myers; dear brother of Brian (Nicole – who...
Joseph M. Ogorzalek
Feb 23, 2024
JOSEPH M. OGORZALEK
Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully with the support of his family Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Janet (Jack) Scanlon, Deborah (Joe) Kadich, Thomas (Dottie) Ogorzalek, Sharon (Don) Niven, James (Kristina) Ogorzalek, Eileen (Pat) Esposito, Sandra (Pat) Quinn, grandchildren, Scott Geiss, Gregory...
John G. Fowler, Sr.
Feb 21, 2024
John (Jack) G. Fowler (1930–2024)
John G. Fowler, 93, of Frankfort, Illinois, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
He was born in Joliet, Illinois on August 16, 1930 – one of ten children born to John & Eileen Fowler. Jack attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Joliet and Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois. From the young age of...
Janet Lovingfoss
Feb 21, 2024
Janet Lovingfoss (nee Sikora) 74, of Mokena was born in Chicago to Edward and Nettie Sikora and passed away on February 21, 2024. Beloved wife of Fred Lovingfoss, loving mother of Scott & Shari Lovingfoss and Eric & Erin Lovingfoss; the proudest grandma of Devan, Mason, Christian, Liam; and mother of her four legged bestie Bella. Janet was the most...
Bud H. Lemke
Feb 21, 2024
Bud H. Lemke, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Avantra Lake Zurich, IL. Bud is survived by his children, Mark (Patti Jo) Lemke, Pamela (Grant) Fuchs, Heather Trost, and Scott (Lauren) Lemke; grandchildren, Karin Lemke, Josslyn McKenna, Kate (Timothy) Reeves, Grant (Mackenzie) Fuchs, Kimberly Lemke, Royce (Maura) Fuchs, Bryce Pitcairn, Trey Fuchs, Trent Pitcairn, Taylin Lemke,...
Shirley Etta Pascarella
Feb 21, 2024
SHIRLEY ETTA PASCARELLA
(REKAU)
On February 21, 2024 Shirley Etta Pascarella (Rekau) age 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born on July 25, 1934 in Steger Illinois to Robert and Charlotte (Ryan) Rekau.
Beloved wife of the late Philip Pascarella for 56 years. Loving mother of Curtis (Donna) Pascarella, Denise Pascarella and Philip Pascarella II.
Dear sister...
George F. Ashley
Feb 18, 2024
GEORGE F. ASHLEY
Age 77 of Cedar Lake IN, passed away on Sunday, February 18th, 2024 at his home.
George is survived by his loving family, children, Ami (Paul) Workman, Laura Ashley, Andrew (Soonae) Ashley, Gwendolyn Ashley, siblings, Gladys Stuart, Richard Ashley and grandson, Alexander Ashley.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary Ashley (Shane), wife, Lois Ashley (Dau),...
James Alan Giglio
Feb 18, 2024
James (Jim) Alan Giglio, 65, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 18, 2024.
Jim was born in Chicago on August 14, 1958 and raised in South Holland, IL by his parents, James and Barbara. As the oldest of four children who lost their father at a young age, Jim filled the role of protector and...
Marlene A. Buhle
Feb 17, 2024
Marlene A. Buhle
We mourn the loss of Marlene Buhle, who passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on February 17, 2024 at her home in Mokena, Illinois. Born on September 27, 1935, in Chicago, she shared 68 joy-filled years with her beloved husband, William “Bill” Buhle, and was a source of unwavering love and comfort to her family.
Marlene loved...
Beatrice M. Kramer
Feb 16, 2024
Beatrice M. Kramer (nee Marr), age 101, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.Beatrice is survived by her beloved children, Bob (Cindy) Kramer, Mark Kramer, Brian Kramer, Denis (Wendy) Kramer, Patrick Kramer, and William (Linda) Kramer; her brother Robert (Magarete) Marr; her twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Mary C. Combs
Feb 16, 2024
Mary Combs (nee Vaughn) age 59, of Chicago then Elwood, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Edward Hospital in Naperville.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband Larry Combs; son, Nathan Combs; siblings, Edward “Duke” (Herminia) Vaughn, Mike Vaughn, and Brian (Cathy) Vaughn; and cherished aunt and uncle Bob and Marylou Doucet; her loved nieces and nephews, Patricia (Roy),...
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