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Daniel P. Healy
May 14, 2012
Daniel P. Healy 19, late of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox. Passed away Monday, May 14, 2012. Survived by his loving family; his mother Mary M. (nee Driscoll) and father Joseph M. Healy; sisters, Mary Kate (Brian) Brown and Jacqueline R. Healy; brother, William J. Healy; loving maternal grandmother Kathleen R. Driscoll; paternal grandparents Bernard and Mary Alice Healy; loving...
Mrs. Clara S. Yunker
May 13, 2012
Clara S. Yunker nee Steinborn Age 90, of Plano TX, formerly of Mokena, IL., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Plano, TX. Beloved wife of the late Arrian; loving mother of: Joan (Randy) Konkel and Marilyn (Barry) Koffman; cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 8. Clara was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Frieda nee Blume...
Mr. Thomas Peter Makowski, Jr.
May 11, 2012
Thomas P. "Buddy" Makowski, age 80 of Frankfort passed away May 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Walsh). Member of the U. S. Army, served in the Korean War. Visitation at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 7661 West Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Tuesday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln...
Mr. William J. Kentner
May 10, 2012
William J. Kentner Age 52, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Debra nee Robinett; loving father of Jeremiah, Joshua, Stephanie, and Katie Kentner; dear brother of Kathleen (Robert) Blaszkiewicz, Thomas (Deborah) Kentner, Patricia (Gary) Mellenbruch, Eileen (Philip) Couture, Mary (Douglas) Foreman, John (Janet) Kentner, Robert (Aei)...
Catherine Colgan
May 9, 2012
Catherine Colgan (Circosta) Age 96, of Honolulu, Hawaii formerly of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born in Chicago and was a former member of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Joliet. Catherine is survived by her loving family, her son William Colgan of Honolulu. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, William Colgan and her...
Mildred "Millie" Dvorak
May 8, 2012
MILDRED "MILLIE" DVORAK (KARBAN) Mildred (Millie) Dvorak, 85, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012, at the Hospice House in Joliet, Illinois after suffering a stroke on Wednesday, April 25. Prior to her stroke, she lived independently in Homer Glen, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Millie was born on February 7, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to...
Petronella "Pat" R. Buttell
May 6, 2012
PETRONELLA "PAT" R. BUTTELL (HARTMAN) Age 83, of Crete, passed away Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at her home in Crete. Pat is survived by her loving family, daughter, Regan (Terry) Teske, grandchildren, Cameron (fiancée Lauren Montoure), Evan Teske and Brianna Buttell. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Buttell, III and son, George J. Buttell IV. Pat...
Royal D. Mcclanahan
May 6, 2012
Royal D. McClanahan 72, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Survived by his loving family; his wife Rosann (nee Friedrich); children, Pam McClanahan and Scott (Lori) McClanahan; step-children, Mary (Ted) Tonelli, Thomas McCallen, Cynthia (Lawrence) Nicholson and Donald (Elaine) McCallen; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters Karon Burgess and Janice...
Paul A. Kreis
May 6, 2012
Paul A. Kreis Went to be with the Lord, May 6, 2012, after a brief illness. Born in Joliet, August 16, 1937 to the late Arthur and Edna (nee Bechstein) Kreis. Preceded in death by his beloved of 47 years Joyce Marie (nee Kerrigan); sisters, Irene Lucero and Elaine Kreis. Survived by his children William (Michelle), Kurt (Michelle), Alice (Bob)...
Robert A Vroegindewey
May 3, 2012
Robert A. Vroegindewey 88, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away May 3, 2012, in Carrollton Texas. Born in Harvey, IL to the late Abe and Hazel (Henry) Vroegindewey. Survived by his loving family; his wife of 64 years Martha (nee Gerholdt); a daughter Janice Vroegindewey; sons Robert "Bob" and Larry (Jan); nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brothers Paul (Lois)...
Anne C. Sunderland
May 2, 2012
Anne C. Sunderland Age 52, of Mokena formerly of Homewood, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Anne is survived by her loving family, daughter Olivia Sunderland; father James F. Sunderland Sr.; siblings James Jr. (JoAnna), Ford (Debra) and John (Susan) Sunderland; nieces and nephews Jimmy, Jordan, Luke, Katie, Isabel and Maggie. Anne was preceded in death by her daughter Annalucia...
Thomas Stark Fredette
April 29, 2012
Thomas Stark Fredette On April 29, 2012, Thomas Stark Fredette, 67, left this life unexpectedly to join his wife, Sharon (nee Miller, 1945-2010) for eternity. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Irma Fredette. He is lovingly survived by one daughter, Renee (David) Kwiat, a sister Charmaine (Henry) Waldschmidt and a brother-in-law William (Karen) Miller. He...
Merle J. Mentzer
April 28, 2012
MERLE J. MENTZER Age 74, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Merle is survived by his loving family, wife, Judith Mentzer (Fenn), children, Gail (Steve) Shroba, Carl (Christine) Mentzer, Beth (James) Loucks, Chris Mentzer, siblings, Pat Criss, Janice (Marty) Knarr, grandchildren, Amy, Emily (Jason), Andrea, Aaron, Dane (Nikki), Bethany, Logan,...
Virgiedel Schneider
April 24, 2012
Virgie Del Schneider (nee Shull) 88, late of New Lenox, passed away April 24, 2012 at Salem Village, Joliet. Born in LaGrange County, Indiana, living in Toledo, OH most of her life. Survived by her loving family; daughter, Joanne (Chris) Sattler; sons, Alan D. (Virginia), Donald (Judy) and Kenneth (Ruth) Schneider; grandchildren Sharli Miller, Brad Schneider, Tim Schneider, Nathan Sattler...
Josephine B. Alcoser
April 18, 2012
Josephine B. Alcoser (nee Bernal) 91, formerly of Hazelcrest, passed away April 18, 2012 at Salem Village, Joliet. Born in Pueblo, CO to the late Rafael and Ascencion (nee Ortiz) Bernal. Survived by her loving family; her son Tom (Paige) Alcoser; grandchildren Morgan and Mitchell Alcoser; brother Albert "Sonny" Bernal; sister Connie Lesiak and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Catherine M Carlton
April 16, 2012
CATHERINE M. CARLTON (TALMADGE) Age 90, of Lockport, passed away on Monday, April 16th, 2012 at her home in Lockport. Catherine is survived by her loving family, son, Terrence (Brenda) Carlton, brother, William Talmadge, six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Francis & Catherine Talmadge (Schneider) and her son, Earl Carlton. Catherine was...
Mr. Michael F. Siwinski
April 16, 2012
Siwinski Michael F. Siwinski, age 49, of Varna, IL., passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. Dearest son of Florian and Barbara Siwinski; beloved husband of Kathy nee Parlow; loving father of Zackary and Katlen; cherished brother of Steven (Lauren), Joseph (Annette), Kristin (John) Siwinski-Garcia, and Scott; Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...
Frank Raymond Worden
April 15, 2012
Frank R. Worden Frank R. Worden, age 76, of Frankfort formerly of Three Rivers, Kalamazoo and the Otsego/Allegan areas of Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Stemm); loving father of Ellen (Andrew) Allen, Diane (Don) Grubisich, Cindy (Forrest) Krisco, Beth Bainbridge and Peggy (Wayne) Bialka; dearest brother of Harlan (Norma) and David (Wanda)...
Mr. Gerald Casimir Skwirut
April 12, 2012
.Skwirut Gerald Casimir Skwirut, age 64, of Frankfort, IL., previously of Natrona, PA., Mokena, IL., and Lansing, IL., passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Beloved husband of 39 years to Sandra nee Petrush; loving father of: Samuel Adam (Amanda) and Benjamin Christopher (Dana); cherished grandfather of: Thatcher Benjamin and Vada Marie; dear brother of: Fred J., Mary Ann Valley,...
Carol J. Jones
April 10, 2012
Jones Carol J. Jones nee Hudson, age 72 of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Beloved wife of Andrew "Butch" Jones; loving mother of: Andrew Jr. Jones, Glenn (Kristine) Jones, Laura (Tim) Scott, and Cynthia (Tom) Beata; cherished grandmother of Tim (Carrie) Jones, Curtis (Cris) Jones, Pete (Amy) Jones, Carrie Jones, Gregory Jones, Angel Pindelski, Amy (Ken) Kuntsman, Jill...
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