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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Patrick F. Connelly
July 10, 2013
Patrick F. Connelly, age 75 of Frankfort formerly a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at home with his family by his side. Patrick was a Retired U.S. Navy veteran who served in many different countries and experienced things that most people never would in their lifetimes, but nothing compared to his adventures he...
June B Bergstrom
July 8, 2013
JUNE B. BERGSTROM Age 72, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. June is survived by her loving family, brothers, James (Karen) Bergstrom, Robert (Virginia) Bergstrom, sister-in-law, Sheila Bergstrom and numerous nieces and nephews. June was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall & Eunice Bergstrom, Sr. (Gawley) and brother, Marshall Bergstrom,...
Joan Arrasmith
July 8, 2013
Joan Arrasmith (nee Jonsson) 76, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, July 08, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Niels and Johanna (nee Miller) Jonsson. Survived by her loving family; her husband Wes M. Arrasmith; her children, Terri (Mark) Fabiszak, Eddie (Julie) McGarry and Jim Arrasmith; her grandchildren, Nicole, Colleen, Samantha, Sean, Conor, Logan,...
Donald E. Weis
July 7, 2013
DONALD E. WEIS Donald E. Weis age 50, passed away at UIC Hospital July 7, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 12, 1962 in Joliet, IL. Death was caused by complications of Spinabifida. Through his life struggle he worked as an auto mechanic. He also towed vehicles, cut grass in the summer and plowed snow in...
Larry K. Malone
July 6, 2013
LARRY K. MALONE Age 73 of Lockport, passed July 6, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Cheryl Malone (Williams), children, Janice (George) Zelinski, Pamela Malone, sister, Carletta (Robert) Fleming, grandchildren, Tom Malone and Bradley Zelinski. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Georgia Malone (McCrite) Larry was...
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