Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Irene G. Weglarz

Irene G. Weglarz

August 2, 2013

Irene G. was born on June 21, 1924 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Irene G. was a resident of New Lenox, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot,  Jr.

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot, Jr.

August 2, 2013

Louis E. Balbinot Jr. Age 87, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Peg Balbinot nee Luther; loving father of: Judy (Ron) Robinson, June Balbinot, and Larry Balbinot; cherished grandfather of: Bobbie Hart, Kellie (Mike) Davis, Dale (Kim) Robinson, and Corrie (Jon) Sprague; great-grandfather...

Glenn A. Bisping

Glenn A. Bisping

August 1, 2013

Glenn A. Bisping Age 76, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He is survived by his Loving wife Florence (Nee Lavezzi) Bisping; children Rose (Warren) Wright, Lloyd (Brandi) Bisping, Catherine Bisping, Sharon (Joel) Handorf and Julie (Loren) Kessel; grandchildren David, Stacey, Amanda, Jeffrey, Jake, Austin, Kiley, Brendan, Troy...

Joyce K Pascale

Joyce K Pascale

July 31, 2013

JOYCE K. PASCALE Joyce K. Pascale, 73, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Park, passed away, Wednesday July 31, 2013. Loving mother of Maria(Keith), Annunziato (Monica), Gabrielle (Raymond) Panfil, and Luke (fiancée Amy); beloved grandmother of Corey, Kyle, Justin, Taylor, Dominic, Madelyn and Isabella; cherished great grandmother of Liliana; aunt and cousin too many. She was preceded in death by her...

June L. Harrison

June L. Harrison

July 30, 2013

June L. Harrison (nee Dagenais) Age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Homewood, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Loving mother of Alana (Jim Porzio) Williamson; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Fleck) Dagenais; dearest sister of the late Bob and Bill Dagenais and Shirley Hylton and Libby Somers. A memorial service for June will be held...

Alice Marie Radcliffe

Alice Marie Radcliffe

July 28, 2013

Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe (January9, 1928- July 28,2013) Longtime Grand Marias, Michigan summer resident, raised in Grand Marais, Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe, of Joliet, Illinois Passed away on July 28, 2013, in the presence of her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Alice was born January 9, 1928,in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Marie (Kallio) Matthews....

Henry B. Leopold

Henry B. Leopold

July 25, 2013

Henry Bruce Leopold passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from a coronary condition. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry, mother, Dorothy, and half-sister, Sherry. Henry is survived by his brother, Brian Leopold (Frankfort, IL), sister-in law Jaye, and his sister, Valerie (Chicago, IL). He will be missed by his nieces, Darcy, Dana, Anna, Emma, Cynthia and...

Helen Ragsdell

Helen Ragsdell

July 25, 2013

Helen Ragsdell (nee Gjerko) Age 81, of Frankfort for 39 years, formerly of Harvey, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Helen is survived by her daughters: Sheryl Astudillo, Sharon Fricano, and Karen (Rick) Fritch; 6 grandchildren: Richard, Robert, Nicole, Jason, Tonya, and Russell; and 3 great-grandchildren: Augie, Robby, and Adelina. Helen was born August 2nd, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI....

Dorothy "Tootie" A. Olha

Dorothy "Tootie" A. Olha

July 24, 2013

DOROTHY "TOOTIE" A. OLHA (HARTMAN) Age 91, of Homer Glen, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Linda "Lynn" Doyle, Diane (Ken) Gulczynski, grandchildren, Michele (Roger Taylor) Stellwag, Jennifer (Chris Hyland) Furr, Melissa (Kurt) Stroud, Christopher Peterson, Kelly (John) Blum, great grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Nolan,...

Louis D. Leja

Louis D. Leja

July 22, 2013

Louis D. Leja 55, of Walkerton, IN formerly of New Lenox. Passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Blue Island, IL to Louis J. and Patricia (nee Rabidioux) Leja. Husband of Sharon (nee Lochow); Father of David R. Leja, Daniel Leja and Jessica Leja; Brother of David (Dianna) Leja, Kathy (George)...

Mr. Raymond G. Kudlo

Mr. Raymond G. Kudlo

July 21, 2013

Raymond G. Kudlo Age 85, of Tinley Park, IL., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Kudlo (nee Michalski) (nee Homa) and the late Maxine Kudlo (nee Majewski); loving father of: Mellody (Larry) Klong, Kimberly Thomas, Kevin Kudlo, and the late Dawn Shown-Moore; dear step-father of: Tom (Denise) Michalski, the late Paul Michalski, and the...

Richard D. Wilson,  Sr.

Richard D. Wilson, Sr.

July 20, 2013

Richard D. Wilson Sr. 70, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was owner of Rich Wilson and Sons Blacktop and Paving Company. He is survived by his loving family; wife Susan Wilson (nee Hess); son Robert (Liese) Wilson, Richard (Sherry) Wilson and Kimberly (Eric) Wlodarski; brother Ken (Bonnie) Wilson; sister Pat Wilson; grandchildren Robert Jr., Nicole, Specialist...

Mr. Steve J. Magercak

Mr. Steve J. Magercak

July 20, 2013

Steve J. Magercak Age 49, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in New Lenox. Loving son of: Naida Magercak nee Gray; dear brother of: Maureen (Keith) Lybarger; also survived many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father: Joseph J. Magercak Sr., and brother: Joseph J. Magercak Jr. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Marion "Dick" Lee

Marion "Dick" Lee

July 19, 2013

Marion "Dick" R. Lee 81, of Mokena formerly of Homewood and Kokomo IN, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired as a salesman for Central Can in Chicago. He is survived by his loving family wife Eileen Lee (nee Walsmith); children Jim (Christina) Lee and Joy (Tim) Knott; stepchildren Jeffery (Sherree)...

Carolyn A. Carey

Carolyn A. Carey

July 17, 2013

Carolyn A. Carey nee Fortier Carolyn A. Carey, age 71, of Mokena, IL., passed away on July 17, 2013 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Patrick; loving mother of: Diana (Jim) Pierce, Annmarie Carey (Patrick Zielinski), and Paul Carey; cherished grandmother of: Dillon, Mitchell, Mack, Max, and Stephanie; dear sister of: Louis (Bob) Raatz. Carolyn was preceded...

Mark D. Ellickson

Mark D. Ellickson

July 16, 2013

Mark D. Ellickson 57, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late William and Dorothy (nee Luetke) Ellickson, living in the New Lenox area for over 30 years. Survived by his loving family; his wife Terri (nee Craig); sons, Mark D. Jr. (Victoria) and Matthew; grandsons Luke...

Ms. Margaret E. Smiley

Ms. Margaret E. Smiley

July 15, 2013

Margaret E. Smiley nee Knowles Age 90, of Lockport, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 in Joliet. Loving sister of: Jack (Lori) Knowles. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her 1st husband Frank Brozovich, 2nd husband Ralph Smiley, parents: William and Marjorie Knowles; brothers: Harrison "Sonny" Knowles, Thomas "Bob"...

Kay C. Witkowski

Kay C. Witkowski

July 12, 2013

Kay C. Witkowski (nee Smith), age 70 of Frankfort formerly of Crete, Flossmoor and York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013 at home with her family by her side. Kay is survived by her loving family; husband Leon J. Witkoswki Jr. DDS; sons Leon J. (Michelle) Witkowski III DDS and Brian J. (Jessica) Witkowski; grandchildren Kinsley Marie...

Florence J. Farmer

Florence J. Farmer

July 11, 2013

Florence J. Farmer (Oestry) nee Davis. Came into this world on October 15, 1926, and passed into eternal rest on July 11, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Susie Davis, her husband Howard J. Oestry Sr., and second husband Louie Farmer. Also preceded by sons Ronald and Donald who died in infancy, and daughters Laura Oestry and...

Evelyn E. Schoultz

Evelyn E. Schoultz

July 11, 2013

Evelyn E. Schoultz (nee Evans) Age 90, of Joliet, passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2013 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Evelyn is survived by her loving family, daughter Sandra (Hank) Gawenda; grandson Michael Gawenda; great grandchildren Grace and Nathan Gawenda and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Schoultz, grandson Robert Gawenda;...