Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Frank N. Guiffra,  Jr.

Mr. Frank N. Guiffra, Jr.

Aug 3, 2012

Frank N. Guiffra Jr. Age 83, of Lynwood, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Joan nee Reilly; loving father of Hilary (Brian) Reyna and Rose (Don Myers) Guiffra; cherished grandfather of Jeremy Kingery, Tricia Yeo, Billy Yeo, Josh Smith, Zachary Carroll, and Shelby Carroll; dear brother of Josephine (late Ed) Kirkwood and Russell (late...

Penny Sue Horney

Penny Sue Horney

Aug 2, 2012

Penny Sue Horney, age 54, of Crete, formerly of Dolton, received her angel wings on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She is survived by her devoted mother Marion, brothers and sister Jim (Marge) of Beecher, Joel Thomas (Mary) of Homewood, Ned (Doreen) of Lexington, Ray (Debbie) of Macomb, Gene (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Carol (JR) Kaufmann of Watseka, and Paul (Tammy)...

Charles S. Coke

Charles S. Coke

Jul 30, 2012

Charles S. Coke Age 84, of Mokena formerly of New Lenox and Posen, born and raised in Brookhaven Mississippi, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Kathryn "Louise" Coke (nee Hampton); beloved daughters Cynthia (Al) Stein and Denise (Harold) Towry; Cherished grandchildren Luke and April Towry and Adam Hite; fond great grandchildren Drew...

Mr. Cornelius Neal Boomsma

Mr. Cornelius Neal Boomsma

Jul 30, 2012

Cornelius "Neal" N. Boomsma Age 80, of New Lenox, previously of South Holland, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 30, 2012. Beloved husband of Margo nee Olson; loving father of Diana Jansma, Nicholas Boomsma, and the late Laura Boomsma; cherished grandfather of 3; dear brother of Kenneth and Robert Boomsma and Marletta Frantal. He was preceded in death by his...

Peter Louis Shaeffer

Peter Louis Shaeffer

Jul 30, 2012

PETER LOUIS SHAEFFER Peter Louis Shaeffer was born January 27, 1950 in Madison WI. He died peacefully at home after a long illness on July 30, 2012. Peter earned his bachelor's degree from Lewis University in Aviation Studies. He continued his studies toward his master's degree in Criminal/Social Justice. Peter was a pilot and flight engineer. In Saudi Arabia he...

Kenneth W. Burrow

Kenneth W. Burrow

Jul 29, 2012

Kenneth W. Burrow Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Rush University Medical Center. Born in Evergreen Park to Darlene (nee Clark) and the late Norbert W. Burrow; Loving father of Kenneth W. Burrow II; Dear brother of Russ (Lora) Burrow and the late Debbie Burrow; former husband of Pam Burrow. Ken was employed by...

A. Scott Middleton

A. Scott Middleton

Jul 29, 2012

A. SCOTT MIDDLETON Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 29th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Scott is survived by his family, children, Ashley Middleton, Andrew Middleton, father, Charles Middleton, siblings, Ronald (Charmaine) Middleton, Nancy (Richard) Hinson, Julie (David) Vicik and several nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Middleton...

Joann M. Flannery

Joann M. Flannery

Jul 29, 2012

Flannery, JoAnn JoAnn Flannery, nee Brow, age 76,of Frankfort, IL died at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of 56 years and best friend of Jack; Dearest mother of JoAnn (Dan) Krause of New Berlin, WI and John L. (Karen) Flannery, Jr. of Elgin; Cherished...

Gail I. Pelley

Gail I. Pelley

Jul 25, 2012

Gail I. Pelley (nee Schwartzkopf) Age 75, longtime of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Loving mother of Vicki (Rick) McDaniel and Kevin (Sharon) Pelley; beloved sister of Donna (late Marvin) Wells and Keith (Sue) Schwartzkopf; dear niece of Nadine Spangler; proud grandmother of Jacob (Alyssa) Gibbons, Jeinne (Trevor) Gear, Christopher (Maria) Pelley, Trisha (Russell) Bodga and...

Mrs. Linda M. Moore

Mrs. Linda M. Moore

Jul 23, 2012

Linda May Moore(nee Skoczen) Age 65, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. Loving wife of Don Burstrom; beloved mother of Jennifer (Bob) Cerullo of Jaimie (Tom) Hancock; dear sister of Jim (Jean) Skoczen, Rick (Deanna) Skoczen and Bob (Gloria) Skoczen; proud grandmother of Makayla and Viviana. She was employed for Circle K Gas Station...

Reginald R. Rych

Reginald R. Rych

Jul 22, 2012

Reginald R. Rych Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Joliet Area Hospice. Survived by Betty, his loving wife of 47 years; loving father of Roxanne (Mark) VanderVelde and Darren (Mishel) Rych; proud grandfather of Jalayna and Reanna VanderVelde, and Robert and Ethan Fosen; brother of Lucille Lytle, Michael (Elisa) Rych, and Kenneth Gazda,. He...

Jerome M. Ebner

Jerome M. Ebner

Jul 21, 2012

Jerome M. Ebner (Jerry) Age 58, resident of Huntersville, NC, previously of Orland Park and Morris, IL, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Matthew A. and Loretta (nee Graffy) Ebner; Devoted husband for 35 years to Margaret (nee Horstmann); Loving father to Joshua Ebner of Charlotte, NC and Joel...

Mr. Charles Jeras

Mr. Charles Jeras

Jul 20, 2012

Charles was born on February 24, 1927 and passed away on July 20, 2012. Charles was a resident of Frankfort, IL.

Ms. Petrina M. Cochran

Ms. Petrina M. Cochran

Jul 19, 2012

Petrina Mary Cochran nee Cannizzo Age 90, resident of Manhattan, IL; previously of Naples FL., for 29 years passed away on July 19, 2012 in Crest Hill. Beloved wife of the late Edgar T. Cochran; loving mother of Sherry (late Robert) Erickson and Thomas (Christine) Cochran; cherished grandmother of Amy Erickson, Beth Carver, and Nathan (Kari) Cochran; dearest great grandmother...

Mary C. Srebro

Mary C. Srebro

Jul 15, 2012

Mary C. Srebro (nee Kleber) Age 55, of Manhattan, formerly of Mokena. Passed away suddenly, Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Michigan. Born in Blue Island to the late William and Eileen (nee Lusson) Kleber. Beloved wife and sweetheart of Donald A. Srebro; Loving mother of Ian (Ashley) Tully, Brett (Andrea) Srebro, Keith (Jessica) Srebro, and Elissa (Dan) Jeslis; Loving grandmother...

Paul A. Potocki,  Sr.

Paul A. Potocki, Sr.

Jul 14, 2012

Paul A. "Big Wall" Potocki Sr. Age 74, late of Harvey. Passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Ingalls Hospital. Born in Chicago to the late Edward M. and Marie (nee Brzycki) Potocki; Loving father of Richard (Teresa), Paul Jr., Michael (Patricia), William and Jacqueline Potocki; Dear grandfather of Kristin, Richard, Carolynn, Lydia, Michael Jr., Keith Jr., Myles and...

Joseph Marquez

Joseph Marquez

Jul 12, 2012

JOSEPH MARQUEZ Age 82, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2012. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Sharon Marquez, Carol Chinderle, Donna (Thomas) Wainscott, Sr., Lori Eib, Kimberly Pemble, Susan Broughton, beloved nephew, Leroy Marquez, siblings, Mary Rodriguez, Robert Marquez, William Marquez, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his...

Cosmo A. Misischia

Cosmo A. Misischia

Jul 12, 2012

Cosmo A. Misischia Age 74, a current resident of Sarasota Florida, longtime of New Lenox passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; son Jason Misischia; three grandchildren Emelia, Isabelle and Martin Misischia; brother Dr. William (Mary) Misischia; Sister Sandy Johnson and his loving companion Joanne McKenney. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Evelyn R. Boness

Mrs. Evelyn R. Boness

Jul 11, 2012

Evelyn Romayne Krohn Boness (nee Cramer) Age 96, resident of Lockport for 70 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Loving mother of Evelyn (Robert) Quevillon; beloved grandmother of Julie (David) Lopez, Melissa (Matt) Quevillon-Garcia, Joel (Staci) Quevillon, Lisa (Tim) Jungles, and Jill (Jeff) Gerard; cherished great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of Walter (late Mable) Cramer; fond sister-in-law of...

Joyce C. Fitt

Joyce C. Fitt

Jul 11, 2012

Joyce C Fitt (nee Marjanowski) Age 69, a resident of New Lenox. Entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Rush University Medical Center. Born in Chicago to the late Sigmund and Gertrude (nee Kowalski); Beloved wife of Deacon Robert "Bob" Fitt; Loving mother of Roberta (David) McDevitt and Jackie (John) Handzik; Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Rose McDevitt,...