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Marie Bisping
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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)...
James E. Rule, Jr.
April 2, 2013
JAMES E. RULE, JR. Age 72, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, daughter, Sherry (Peter) Madan, siblings, Frank (Margee) Rule, Mary McVaigh, Margaret Rule, grandchildren, Daniel Madan & Benjamin Madan. James was preceded in death by his parents, James & Clarice Rule, Sr. (Spray),...
Troy Joe Blankenship
April 1, 2013
Troy Joe Blankenship, age 63 of Lockport formerly of Cicero and Jamboree Kentucky passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Sandra Blankenship; daughters Danita (Todd) Swider, Dalinda Suits, Jennifer Blankenship and Alicia (Ed) Vertrees; sons David (Michele) Blankenship and Adam Blankenship; sisters Shirley (Patrick) Pope, Donna Blankenship and Betty (Wade) Lambert; brothers Cecil...
Mr. Kenneth Vandenberg A
April 1, 2013
Kenneth A. Vandenberg Age 58, of Mokena, passed away Monday, April 1st, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Calista nee Maassen; loving father of: Alan, Jonathan, and Kenny Vandenberg; dear brother of: Gerry (Mary Jane), Rich (Ada), Marvin (Carolyn), Ted (Sheryl), Ruth (Hank) Beekuis, Dave (Willow), Joan (Larry) Damhorst, Sharon Langenberg, Lois (Joel) Vega, and Linda (Jim) Schuitema. Family will...
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