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Marie I. Macnutt
Feb 26, 2012
Marie I. MacNutt, 97, died peacefully on February 26, 2012 at St. James Manor in Crete, Illinois. She was born on June 8, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Nettie (Neidhardt) and Albert Isherwood. She attended the University of Illinois and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Marie married John W. Van Tuin...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Richardson
Feb 25, 2012
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Richardson (nee Kranz) 86 late of Orland Park, formerly of Oak Lawn. Passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Palos Community Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI to the late Harry and Alberta (nee Grove) Kranz. Beloved wife of the late George B. Richardson; loving mother of Sharon (John) Sullivan, Linda (Michael) O'Dowd, Darlene (Larry) Thorson, Betsy (Jim)...
Georgia M. Greenwald
Feb 21, 2012
Georgia M. Greenwald (nee Bruning), age 84 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Loving wife of Edwin G. Greenwald; beloved mother of Deborah (George) Laskowski, and Edwin A. Greenwald; dearest sister of Thomas (Maureen) Kellogg, Burt (Marie) Kellogg, Donald Kellogg, Peter Kellogg and Martha (Art) Hey; cherished grandmother of Lynda (Christopher) Baran and Bryson...
Earl P. Kelm
Feb 20, 2012
EARL P. KELM Age 98 of Lemont, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2012 at Lemont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lemont. Earl was preceded in death by his parents August & Alvina Kelm (nee Schrader), siblings, Dora Zarn, Ralph Kelm, Albert Kelm, Elmer Kelm, Gladys Blasing-Huwaldt and Thelma Kelm. Earl was a life long member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church...
Shelley C. Volling
Feb 20, 2012
SHELLEY C. VOLLING Age 41 of Joliet, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Shelley is survived by her loving family, children, Amanda (Sara Stephens) Volling, Brandon Anderson, mother, Josephine (James) Chandler (nee Sexton), sister, Kimberly (Jeff) Christoffersen, grandchildren, Hailie Young, Joshua Young, nephews, Arthur Christoffersen, Nicholas Christoffersen, Zachary Christoffersen, many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,...
Constance Margaret Kammer
Feb 19, 2012
Constance Margaret Kammer (nee Muth) 86, passed away February 19, 2012 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL. Survived by her loving family; children, Barbara Anne (John) Orlet, Cynthia Margaret (Greg) Simpson and Edward A. Kammer III; grandchildren Cameron, Austin, Caleb and Greer Simpson, and Christian, Michael and Matthew Orlet; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her...
Mrs. Mary Jo Swafford
Feb 18, 2012
Mary Jo Swafford nee Kratochwill Age 63, born in Richland Center, WI to the late Paul and late Catherine Kratochwill, and current resident of New Lenox, IL. Passed away on February 18, 2012. Beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of: Roxanne (Brian) Sullivan and Laura (Craig) Stoltz; cherished grandmother of: Bridget Sullivan, Ashley Stoltz, Abby Sullivan, Jake Stoltz, and Jack...
Alan Jacob "Aj" Brach
Feb 18, 2012
Alan Jacob "AJ" Brach, age 30 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Loving son of Alan and Lori Brach; beloved brother of Adam Brach, April (fiancé Mike Klichowski) Brach and Amber Brach; fond nephew of Kenneth (Virginia) Brach, Ann Marie (Dave) Bowker and Celeste (Mike) Hoffman; cherished boyfriend of Marisa Thomas and many cousins. He was...
Catherine M. Eaton
Feb 17, 2012
Catherine M. Eaton (nee Culik/McGroarty) Age 78, a lifetime resident of Lockport passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Beloved mother of John (Cindy) Eaton and Kathleen Tucci both of Lockport; dearest sister of Mike (Sue) McGroarty of Normal IL; proud Memaw and Mimi of Josh (Colleen) Eaton, Jeremy (Robyn) Eaton, Jacob (Courtney)...
Margaret M. "Dolly" Blazo
Feb 16, 2012
MARGARET M. BLAZO "DOLLY" Age 65, of Palos Park, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Margaret is survived by her loving family, sister, Bernadette Higgason, niece and nephew, Richard (Maria) Higgason, Kimberly Hendrick, great nieces, Chloe, Madeline, Emily and many cousins. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Cecilia Blazo...
James A. Flynn, Jr.
Feb 16, 2012
James A. Flynn Jr. Age 56, a lifetime resident of Lockport passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Howard); dearest son of Eleanor (nee Fang) and the late James A. Flynn, Sr.; loving father of Kelly Flynn, James A. (fiancée Amanda Grunauer) Flynn III and Kara Flynn; dear grandfather of Ashley and...
Madonna Marie Schoppe
Feb 15, 2012
Madonna Marie Schoppe (nee Piazza) Age 57, a lifetime resident of the Lockport/Joliet area passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Fred Schoppe; dearest daughter of Noreen Piazza (nee McCarthy) and the late Peter Piazza; loving mother of Kevin (Tunisia) Hopkins, Shauna Vogt, Joshua Vogt, Zachary (Ashley) Vogt and Casey Vogt; dear...
D.C. Epperson
Feb 15, 2012
D.C. Epperson, age 90 of Frankfort formerly of Midlothian, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany. Beloved husband of the late Lois M. Epperson; loving father of Peggy (David) Farris, George "Bo" (Sheila) Epperson, Vickey (Phillip) Estrada and Paula (Terry) Burns; fond brother of George (Christine) Epperson; cherished grandfather of 7 and proud...
Lois L. Andersen
Feb 13, 2012
Lois L. was born on September 14, 1927 and passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Lois L. was a resident of Wilmington, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private
Karen M. Dowhamyla
Feb 12, 2012
Karen M. Dowhamyla (nee Chinderle) 60, at rest Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Survived by her loving husband Karel Dowhamyla of 32 years and devoted and loving son John Dowhamyla; sisters Cecile (Randal) Brown, Susan (late Edward) Granville; a brother Jacob (Clair) Chinderle III; sister-in-law Sharon (late Ronald) Chinderle; father Jacob A. Chinderle Jr.;...
Mrs. Donna C. Husa
Feb 12, 2012
Donna C. Husa nee Lesac Age 42, resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away suddenly on February 12, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late David and Sandy nee Palazzolo; loving wife of Jay Husa; cherished mother of Emily and Connor Husa; dearest sister of Christine (Ken) Taylor and David (Karrie) Lesac; grand-daughter of Dolly Palazzolo; daughter-in-law of Jim Sr. (Mary)...
Lynn Brand
Feb 9, 2012
LYNN BRAND (FLANIGAN) Age 62, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Lynn is survived by her loving family, husband, Stuart Brand, children, Christopher Brand, Jeffrey Brand, Mark Brand, siblings, John Flanigan, Patrick Flanigan, Theresa (Daniel) Rissler, nieces and nephew, Erin Rissler, Nicholas Rissler, Megan Rissler and Colleen Rissler....
Ms. Gloria Mae Mackey
Feb 8, 2012
Gloria Mae Mackey Age 82, of Lockport, IL formerly of Burbank, IL. passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sr.; loving mother of Donald Jr. (Bunnie), James (Pam), Karen (Randall) Wiemer, Chris and Jerry Stelmack; dear sister of the late Margie; cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of several great grandchildren....
Frances W. Donnelly
Feb 7, 2012
Frances W. Donnelly (Scholp) Age 90, lifelong Joliet area resident. Passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Survived by her loving family; her husband Robert W. Donnelly; a son Ralph W. (Sue); grandchildren, Debbra (David) Petke, Rick William (Colleen) Donnelly and Barbra (Tony) Coleman; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister Elizabeth (the late Grant) Fretty; brothers, Clifford (the...
Mr. Robert E. Johnson
Feb 6, 2012
Robert E. Johnson WITH FLAG Age 93, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 6, 2012, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Lydia Lee nee Barth; loving father of Wayne (Norma) Johnson, late Gary (KIA Vietnam) Johnson, and Linda Lindemann; dear brother of the late Fred Johnson who died in World War II;...
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