Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leland B. Alderson

Leland B. Alderson

Jan 29, 2012

Leland B. Alderson, age 98, of Frankfort, formerly of Glenwood and Kinmundy, passed away Sunday, January29, 2012. Army Veteran of World War II. Beloved husband for 66 years of Fermy, loving father of Thomas (Joyce). Proud grandfather of Courtney Lozen (Nicholas), Ryan, and Katherine. Dear son of the late Clarence and Olga. Loving brother of the late Roland (late Mary...

Hugh J. Tinman

Hugh J. Tinman

Jan 25, 2012

Hugh Jon Tinman Jr. Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away in his home on January 25, 2012. Hugh is survived by his wife, Carol Tinman (Grady); his four children, Tracy (Justin) Konrath, Caryn Tinman (Gerritt Vanderbilt), Amy Tinman (Joe Snow), and Jon Tinman; mother, Ardith Tinman (Wilson); sister, Tuni (Jack) Miller; brothers, Alan (Marcia) Tinman, and Brian Tinman; Granddaughter,...

Cecelia H. Napier

Cecelia H. Napier

Jan 24, 2012

Napier Cecelia H. Napier nee Cain, 61, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Beloved wife of Don Napier; loving mother of Donald Napier, Ronald L. Ullrich Jr., Lisa M. Winkle, and Dawn Turner; cherished grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of 5; dear sister of 10 siblings. Cecelia was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family will...

Paula J. "Yaya" Brandon

Paula J. "Yaya" Brandon

Jan 24, 2012

PAULA "YAYA" J. BRANDON (WRONA) Age 52, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at her home in Joliet. Paula is survived by her loving family, husband, William Brandon, father, Joseph Wrona, children, Kathleen (Robert) Ward, Kyle Corzan, Keenan Corzan, step-children, Stacy Brandon, Casey Brandon, siblings, Joseph Wrona, Barbara Caldwell, grandchildren, Morgan Ward, Paige Ward, step-grandchildren David and Charles....

Helen L. Tatro

Helen L. Tatro

Jan 24, 2012

Helen L. Tatro (nee Rodgers) Age 85 died peacefully Tuesday January 24, 2012 at her home with family by her side after a year long battle with Lymphoma. Born in Joliet living in New Lenox since 1960, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Edward J. Tatro, children, Linda (Barry) Pfeifer, and Edward A. (Karen) Tatro, seven Grandchildren,...

George E. Weiland,  Jr.

George E. Weiland, Jr.

Jan 22, 2012

George E. Weiland Jr, age 84 of Olympia Fields formerly of Orland Park passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. Loving husband of LaVerne (Nee Noyes); dear father of George (Denise) Weiland III and Gayle (James) Smith; cherished grandchildren Kimberly (Donald) Rogers, George (Sandra) Weiland, Michelle Weiland, Jeremiah Smith, Jake (Ami) Smith and Josh (Melissa) Smith and proud great grandfather of...

Rita B. Vucsko

Rita B. Vucsko

Jan 21, 2012

Rita B. Vucsko (nee Mortimer), age 72 of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort square and Chicago passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. She is survived by her loving family; spouse Daniel S. Vucsko Jr.; sons Timothy (Candace), Michael (Sonja), Todd (Terry) and Daniel (Lisa); sister Rosemary Glynn; grandchildren Tania, Troy, Lukas, Austin, Alec, Hailey, Andrew, Nathan and Zachary; great grandchildren...

Charlcie N. Quenzer

Charlcie N. Quenzer

Jan 20, 2012

Charlcie N. was born on August 16, 1926 and passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. Charlcie N. was a resident of New Lenox, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Glenn John Ludvigsen

Glenn John Ludvigsen

Jan 19, 2012

Glenn J. Ludvigsen, age 63 of Frankfort formerly of the Roseland area passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. Loving husband of Ellen (nee Hayes); dear father of Julie (Kevin Bose), Carl and Melanie; Cherished son of Eleanor (nee Bowman); proud grandfather of Cian and Coll Bose; beloved son in law of Florence Hayes; fond uncle to many nieces, nephews, great...

David T. Muransky

David T. Muransky

Jan 19, 2012

David passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. David was a resident of Lockport, Illinois.

George Alfred Rinke

George Alfred Rinke

Jan 19, 2012

George Alfred Rinke 85, lifelong Mokena Resident. Passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his loving wife Bernadine (nee Jurvich); sons, Michael (Laura), Thomas (Diann), James (Wendy) and Joseph (Carol); a daughter-in-law Karen Rinke; grandchildren; Katie (Mike) Rojas, Kim Rinke, Lauren Rinke, Kyle Rinke, Zac Rinke, Toby Driscoll, Erin (Missy) Rinke,...

John J. O'Connell

John J. O'Connell

Jan 18, 2012

John J. O'Connell, age 83 of Matteson formerly of Oak Forest passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. Loving husband of Eileen (nee Roach); dear father of John (Linda), Maureen (late James) Craig, Daniel (Debra) and Timothy; Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Meghan, Hayley, Catherine, Patrick, Caitlin, Kellie...

Patricia J. Scott

Patricia J. Scott

Jan 18, 2012

Patricia J. Scott (nee Irwin), age 63 of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She was a teacher assistant for the Frankfort school district. Loving mother of Casey (Stacy) Scott and Katherine (Ray) Walker; dear sister of Judy (Jack) Sensenich and Penny (Don) Hudek; Cherished aunt of Michael and Jennifer Hudek, Leigh Ann and Jonathan...

Lenora Belle Sully

Lenora Belle Sully

Jan 16, 2012

Lenora Belle Sully (nee Murray) Age 101. Born, September 3, 1910 to John and Ida Murray. Home to God, January 16, 2012 at Salem Nursing Home. Lee is survived by her daughter, Dolores (William) Hicks, a grandson Jeffrey (Rebecca) Hicks and nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband of 57 years, John Sully (1984) and her nine siblings and their...

Frank T. Ventura

Frank T. Ventura

Jan 16, 2012

FRANK T. VENTURA Age 48, of Mokena, passed away Monday, January 16th, 2012 at his home in Mokena. Frank is survived by his loving family, children, Frankie Ventura, Bridget Ventura, parents, Frank R. & Carol Ventura (Seufert) and sister Susan (Greg) Gallagher. Frank was a graduate of Kansas University; a former Board Member of the Mokena School District #159 and...

Richard A. Byars

Richard A. Byars

Jan 15, 2012

Richard A. Byars Jr. age 65 Of Bolingbrook, IL Passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He is survived by his Loving family wife Cecilia Nee(Anzelone), Daughters Sherry, Susan, Heather (Martin) Batryn. Sons William (Claire) Fleege, Bryan (Myrna) Fleege. Beloved brother of Carol Byars Smith, Janet (Kirk) Oliver. Cherished Son-in-Law of Josephine Anzelone and brother-in-law to many. Grandfather of 8...

Mr. Allen G. Langley

Mr. Allen G. Langley

Jan 13, 2012

ALLEN G. LANGLEY WITH FLAG Age 91, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances nee Harr; loving father of Kenneth (Janice) Langley and Marilyn (Roy) Fox; cherished grandfather of Caroline, Matthew (Rhonda), Nathaniel, and Nicholas (Jennifer), great-grandfather of Braden, and great step-grandfather of Kirsten, and Alex; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; adored...

John D. Ruppel,  Sr.

John D. Ruppel, Sr.

Jan 11, 2012

John D. Ruppel Sr, Age 67 of Monee, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2012 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving family; mother Dorothy Ruppel, wife Phyllis (nee Spiewak) Ruppel; son John (Deborah) Ruppel Jr.; daughter Sherry (Mike) Pass; brother Chris (Karen) Ruppel; sisters Dorothy (Fred) Diedrich and Betty; grandchildren Michael, Emily, Devin, CJ,...

John W. Goldenstern

John W. Goldenstern

Jan 10, 2012

John W. Goldenstern Age 90, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Carol (Larry) Watkins, Pam (Fred) Hamel, Cathy (Kevin) Zielezinski and Betty (John) Sakanis. 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (nee Schwertfeger); son Jack; parents Charles and...

Ms. Ruth C. Clark

Ms. Ruth C. Clark

Jan 9, 2012

Ruth C. Clark (nee Changelon), age 91of New Lenox, IL, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. Loving wife of the late Billy Clark; dear mother of Sharon (Bob) Vondrak, William (Sandy) Clark, and Michael (Beth) Clark. Cherished grandmother of Gretchen (Jeff), Brandon (Jacquelyn), Heather (Mike), Christopher, Carrie, and Brad; and great-grandmother of Garrett, Olivia, and Samuel. Dear sister of the...

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