Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Kevin A. Bain

Mr. Kevin A. Bain

Jul 10, 2011

Kevin A. Bain Age 40, of Lockport, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 10, 2011 in Wilton Center. Loving son of Melvin and Carol Bain nee Gaines; Loving husband of Tabitha Bain; loving father of Michael, Daniel, Jason, Christian, and Patrick; loving brother of Brian (Gale), Bruce (Carole), Steven (Rose), and Desi; loving uncle to Michael, Ryan, Larry and Shawn, Jessica,...

Mary Louise Vanhootegem

Mary Louise Vanhootegem

Jul 10, 2011

Mary Louise VanHootegem (Leemans) Age 91, passed away on Sunday July 10, 2011 at her home in New Lenox with her family by her side. Mary Louise was born in Antwerp Belgium on September 22, 1919 the daughter of Joseph and Madelein (Pype) Leemans, She immigrated to Moline, Illinois when she was 18 months old. Mary Louise married Raymond VanHootegem...

Ms. Lillian C. Best

Ms. Lillian C. Best

Jul 9, 2011

Lillian C. Best (nee Bennett) Age 73, of Lockport, IL., previously of Cicero, IL., passed away on Saturday, July 9th, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Alice Bennett. Loving mother of Chris (Faith) Best and Diana (Bob) Sanguinetti; dear sister of Patricia (late Art) Vladika, late Alice (late William) Prasch, Esther Bennett, and Jackie (Scott) Moravik. Cherished grandmother...

Joyce H Planeta

Joyce H Planeta

Jul 9, 2011

Joyce H. Planeta Age 68, of New Lenox passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Joyce is survived by her loving family, children, Michael Planeta, Justine Planeta, Tracy Planeta, Steven Planeta, sisters, Jacqueline (Carl) Shedore, Katheleen (Lloyd) Uthe, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Tom and Barb Uthe. Family will...

Mr. Marty V. Ciara

Mr. Marty V. Ciara

Jul 8, 2011

Marty V. Ciara Age 52, of Frankfort, IL., passed away July 8, 2011 in Olympia Fields, IL. Loving son of the late Vito and Louise Ciara; Beloved husband of Lori nee Iwanowski; cherished father of Brandon and Rebecca Ciara; dear brother of Patricia (Kathleen) Ciara, Michael (Carolyn) Ciara, and Nancy (Larry) Zimont. Also survived by his loving dog, Kippy, and...

Mr. Joseph R. Witkowski

Mr. Joseph R. Witkowski

Jul 7, 2011

JOSEPH R. WITKOWSKI Age, 84, resident of New Lenox, IL ., passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Grant. Loving father of Phillip (Tracy) Witkowski, Lisa (Kenneth) VanderVelde, and Ellen (Kenny) Haas. Dear brother of Edwin Witkowski, Gene (Donna) Witkowski, and Regina (late Lloyd) Rohder. Cherished grandfather of Karen, Emily, Ryan, Jacob, Lucy,...

Patricia Ann Machtemes

Patricia Ann Machtemes

Jul 6, 2011

PATRICIA A. MACHTEMES (TYLER) Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Barbara Koning, David Machtemes, siblings, Jean Smith, Doris ZuMullen David Tyler, grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Weber, David (Diane) Koning, great grandchildren, Hanna Weber, Hailey Weber, Trent Weber, Meghan Koning and many nieces...

Ruben Ortiz

Ruben Ortiz

Jul 4, 2011

Ruben Ortiz Age 57, late of New Lenox, passed away suddenly July 4, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; his wife Margaret (nee Mahoney); children Colleen (Tony) Krueger, Patrick Ortiz, Kelly (Joe) Pierce, Jim Ortiz and Tim Ortiz; grandchildren Anthony and Kelly Krueger; his parents Vincent and Concepsion (nee Cornejo) Ortiz; a sister Juanita Hendrick; brothers Vincent Ortiz...

Alan J. Zawislak

Alan J. Zawislak

Jul 3, 2011

Alan J. Zawislak “Indiana Al” Age 46, late of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian; passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Born in Hammond, IN to Bridgette (nee Jankowski) and the late John Zawislak. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Veverka); loving father of Eric and Paige; dear brother of Sandra (George) Evans, and the late Gregory...

Gail E. Lackney

Gail E. Lackney

Jul 2, 2011

Gail Lackey Lackey, Gail E. (nee Halliday). Age 83, of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at her home in New Lenox. Gail is survived by her loving family, daughters, Debbie Caliban, Carole (Jerry) Bialker, sister, Lois Petri, grandson, Eric (Chantal) Caliban and great grandson, Jimmy Caliban. Gail was preceded in death by her...

Elijah Cline

Elijah Cline

Jul 2, 2011

Elijah was born on February 25, 2011 and passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Elijah was a resident of Lockport, Illinois.

John R. Tenney

John R. Tenney

Jul 1, 2011

JOHN R. TENNEY Age 94, of Lockport, formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, July 1st , 2011 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. John is survived by his loving family, children, Claudia (Richard) Kasper, Kim (Mario Santos) Tenney, John J. Tenney, sister, Betty Bickel and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Peter J....

Mr. Norman D Boatright

Mr. Norman D Boatright

Jun 29, 2011

NORMAN D. BOATRIGHT Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away June 29, 2011 at Metrosouth Medical Center in Blue Island. Norman is survived by his loving family, wife, Lillie Boatright (nee Tucker), children: Vonda (Richard) Dechene, Robin (Troy) Baird, Aaron (April) Boatright, and Amanda (Mark) Peruski; grandchildren: Matt, Troy, Shelbie, Hannah, Nicholas, Ava, Sam, and Derek; great-grandchild: Gema; sister: Myrna...

Mr. Andrew J Pertchi

Mr. Andrew J Pertchi

Jun 29, 2011

Andrew J. Pertchi Age 86, of Frankfort for 8 years formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away June, 29, 2011. He was a baker for Wydens and Dressels in Chicago and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during WWII. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Marianne (nee Bentz); children Steve (Patti) Pertchi, Matthew (Lauren) Pertchi and...

Edna M. Hauck

Edna M. Hauck

Jun 25, 2011

Edna M. Hauck (Stroh) Age 81, lifetime of Joliet passed away Saturday, June 25th, 2011 Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. Edna is survived by her loving family, son Russell (Victoria) Doyle Jr; step children David (Sandra) Valentino, Diane Hauck-Tadej, Barbara Braasch and Leanne (Robin) Hood; granddaughters Stephanie (Michael) Mutz and Jennifer (James) Zdanwic; 13 step grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren...

Juan "Tony" "John" Candelaria

Juan "Tony" "John" Candelaria

Jun 21, 2011

Juan “Tony” “John” Candelaria Age 71 late of Frankfort, formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago passed away on Tuesday, June 2!, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; wife Romilda (nee Marchese) married 46 years; children Jacqueline (Steven) Hoffman, John (Lisa) and Mark (Dora); grandchildren Zachary, Savanna, Jared, Paige, Lauren, Jacob and Christian and 6 brothers, 6 sisters, many...

Griselda Lozano

Griselda Lozano

Jun 13, 2011

Griselda was born on March 4, 1927 and passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011. Griselda was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.

David J. Wyszynski

David J. Wyszynski

Apr 9, 2004

David J. Wyszynski He is survived by his son, Paul Michael Wyszynski of Anchorage, Alaska; his sisters, Judith Wyszynski, Jeanne ( Wyszynski) Marzec; Therese (Wyszynski) Pyle; his brother, Jack Wyszynski (Maryel); and various nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Anthony & Genevieve (Stabosz) Wyszynski, a Brother, AirmanValentine Wyszynski, and a sister, Marcia (Wyszynski) Melka....

Ssgt Gerald R. Helms

Ssgt Gerald R. Helms

Oct 2, 1944

SSgt Gerald R. Helms, born June 19, 1915, was reported missing in action on October 2, 1944 while on a lone scouting mission during Operation Market Garden near Katerbosch, Netherlands. He was a glider pilot assigned to Company E, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency accounted for his remains on July 26, 2021. Loving...

Raymond W. Tolocka

Raymond W. Tolocka

Apr 28, 0202

Raymond W. Tolocka, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Ingalls Memorial in Harvey.

Raymond is survived by his siblings Mary (Daniel) Tracy, Janet (late Armondo) Ingratta, Paul Tolocka; nephews, Tony (Denise) Costa, William (Beth) Costa, Eric Tolocka, Cheryl Josma; great nieces and nephews, Kane, Amber, Eric, Sean, Carrie, and Justine; thirteen great great nieces and nephews; and close...

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