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Fred P. Lanzafame
December 24, 2024
FRED P. LANZAFAME
Age 87 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Fred is survived by his loving family, wife, June Lanzafame (Gerstung), children, Chris (Jason) Michau, Gina (Steve) Franker, Carla (Jeff) Dvorak, Nicholas Lanzafame, grandchildren, Cassidy (fiancé Nick Stamatkin) Michau, Alec (Faith) Glinski, Alyssa (Nick) Bandura, Tessa Dvorak, Max Dvorak, siblings, Maria...
John Lindsay Robertson
December 24, 2024
John Lindsay Robertson, 75, was born September 1, 1949 in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Winfield and Agnes (nee Engelbert) Robertson, and passed away December 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna (nee DeYoung) Robertson of 55 years; loving father of Laura (Jay) Curatolo, John (Melissa) Robertson, and Michael (Mary) Robertson; proud grandpa of Lucas (Katie) Robertson, Josh (Caryn) Robertson,...
Arthur J. Becka
December 23, 2024
Arthur Jerome Becka, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024.
“Jerry” was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1934 to the late Frank and Helen (nee Baker) Becka. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Frank Becka and Mary Barclay. He graduated from Chicago Vocational School (CVS) and later served in the US Army during the...
Dale R Miner
December 23, 2024
Dale R. Miner 76, of Joliet was born August 11, 1948 to the late Lloyd and Norma (nee Voight) Miner and passed away December 23, 2024. Dale was preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as his brother Dennis, and sister Kathy Miner. He is survived by numerous cousins. Dale was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served...
Richard "Spike" Young
December 23, 2024
Richard Allen Young, affectionately known as "Spike," passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lemont, Illinois, on December 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on November 25, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, Richard's early life laid the foundation for a rich and fulfilling journey marked by both personal and professional achievements.
Richard graduated from Bishop Timon...
Robert L. Nevin
December 22, 2024
ROBERT L. NEVIN
Age 88 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Peggy Nevin (Rosenbaum), children, Amanda (Timothy) Schor, Peter (Kathryn) Nevin, siblings, William (Judy) Nevin, Joan (John) Blew, grandchildren, Miranda Schor and Noah Schor.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John & Vera...
Frank E Yaeger
December 17, 2024
Frank E. Yaeger, 73, of Mokena, IL passed away on December 17, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Debra, his children Jillian Yaeger and Jenna (Jaime) Guajardo. Also blessed with 3 grandchildren Jayla and Jianna Guajardo and Jaxton Yaeger. Fond brother in-law and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his father Karl Yaeger, mother...
Joel Ray Bultsma
December 17, 2024
Joel R. Bultsma 56, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to Frank and Betty Bultsma and passed away on December 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Kellie; loving father of Josh (Amelia Bodie) Bultsma, Nick ( Sarah) Bultsma, and Tommy Riley; soon to be grandpa of baby boy Bultsma April 2025; dear brother of Jim (Jana) Bultsma, Mari (Ron) Kukral,...
Mary Lou Gilhooly
December 17, 2024
Mary Lou Gilhooly,age 92, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
She was a mother, grandmother, and the loving wife to her late husband William.
Services for Mary Lou will be held on Friday, December 20th with Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church,7659 W Sauk Trail in Frankfort at 11am. She will be laid to rest...
Beth T. Majerszky
December 16, 2024
Beth Majerszky, beloved wife of the late Jeno G. Majerszky, passed away on Monday, December 16. She was cherished by her siblings, Andrea Swan, Drew Gavlik (Bonnie), Bruce Gavlik, Deborah Gavlik (Nasrullah) and Timothy Gavlik (Ha), her many nieces and nephews, Jessica, Christopher, Leanna, Jim, Justin, Jocelyn, T.J. and Benjamin, and her brother-in-law George Majerszky. Born in McKeesport, Pa. she...
Walter "Mokey" Bartosz
December 16, 2024
Walter (Wally, “Mokey”) Bartosz, age 83, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Mokey is survived by his beloved wife, Evon (nee Stanczyk) Bartosz, his three children, Charlene (Jeffrey) Krause, Andrew (Kelly) Madej, and Lynn Wolz and his grandchildren, Lauren, Jeffrey, Kyle, Emmi (Zach), Kalyn (John), Kelsey, Bud, Rebecca (Aric), Rachel (Kris) and Justin...
Ronald M. Aardema
December 15, 2024
Ronald Martin Aardema, 78, of Mokena, IL passed away on December 15, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, his children Wendy (Rob) Rutkowski, Gretchen (Jonathan) Jeffries, Amy (Jason) Marchert and Jason (Kate) Aardema, and his wonderful grandchildren Emily, Olivia and Isabelle Rutkowski, Samantha and Jade Jeffries, Alexandria and Tyler Marchert and Zachary and William Aardema, along with his sister...
David E. Murphy
December 14, 2024
DAVID E. MURPHY
Age 69, of Hollister MO, passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
David is survived by his loving family, life partner, Terry Bednarz, children, David Murphy, Nekeesha (Josh) Rasmussen, Tyler (Natalie) Murphy, eight grandchildren, siblings, Joseph Murphy, Richard Murphy, Frank (Rika) Murphy, Michael Murphy and special niece, Saphira Gabbert.
David was preceded in death by his parents, John & Marie...
Gregory J. Griffin
December 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Greg Griffin, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 14, 2024. Greg was a man of deep kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Greg was the cherished husband of the late Pam Griffin, and the loving father of Joe, Hillary (John),...
Betty A. Cleveland
December 13, 2024
Betty A. Cleveland (nee Haas)
Age 91, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home in New Lenox, IL. Betty was born in Joliet to the late Walter and Florence (nee Cutler) Haas. She grew up on a farm in Marley, later moved to Frankfort and eventually on to New Lenox, where she lived in the same house for 67...
Joyce L. Anderson
December 13, 2024
Age 78, of Manhattan, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, with her loving children at her bedside. Joyce was born in Chicago Heights, IL, to the late Santo D. and Stella J. (nee Stracci) Capriotti. Loving mother of Jenna (Dave) Kindinger and Rob Anderson; dear sister of Joan Capriotti and Thelma (the late Jake) Biamonte; cherished aunt of Lori (Brendan)...
Lawrence Auld II
December 12, 2024
Lawrence R. Auld II, age 41, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Mokena.
He is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence and Dawn (nee McClellan) Auld; siblings, Joshua (Gabriela) Auld, and Nicole Fender; his niece and nephews, Joshua, Charles, Benjamin, Lily, and Joseph; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Payne; paternal grandmother Shirley Auld; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He...
Mary Lou Andrade
December 12, 2024
Mary Lou Andrade (nee Mauro)
Age 81, surrounded by the love of her children and the comfort of her home, Mary Lou peacefully reunited with and completed her immediate heavenly family on December 12, 2024, after a year-long battle with a serious illness. Throughout her journey, she faced every challenge with remarkable strength, unwavering courage, and the might of a giant,...
Mary Lou Trojniar
December 10, 2024
Mary Lou (Porter) Trojniar, age 87 of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Bridgeview passed away December 10th, 2024.
Loving wife of Thomas Trojniar Sr., beloved mother of deceased Janice (Lawrence) Clark, Joyce (John) Rotroff, and Thomas (Diane) Trojniar Jr. Proud grandmother of Larry (Sarah) Clark, Jamie (Jeremy) Booker, Jeremy (Taj) Rotroff, J.T. (Ashley) Rotroff, Jenna Trojniar and Zip Trojniar. Proud GG of...
Robert J Shirley
December 10, 2024
Robert J. Shirley, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
He is survived by his beloved children, Diane (Patrick) Huebner, Shirley (Greg) Howard, Karen (Doug) Weiss, Charity Shirley, and James Shirley; grandchildren, Logan, Tim, Nicole, Mary, Elise, Dalton, Jurney, Mackenzie, Dakota, Landon, and Matthew; his eleven great grandchildren; his brothers,...
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