Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Frank T. Ventura

Frank T. Ventura

Jan 16, 2012

FRANK T. VENTURA Age 48, of Mokena, passed away Monday, January 16th, 2012 at his home in Mokena. Frank is survived by his loving family, children, Frankie Ventura, Bridget Ventura, parents, Frank R. & Carol Ventura (Seufert) and sister Susan (Greg) Gallagher. Frank was a graduate of Kansas University; a former Board Member of the Mokena School District #159 and...

Richard A. Byars

Richard A. Byars

Jan 15, 2012

Richard A. Byars Jr. age 65 Of Bolingbrook, IL Passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He is survived by his Loving family wife Cecilia Nee(Anzelone), Daughters Sherry, Susan, Heather (Martin) Batryn. Sons William (Claire) Fleege, Bryan (Myrna) Fleege. Beloved brother of Carol Byars Smith, Janet (Kirk) Oliver. Cherished Son-in-Law of Josephine Anzelone and brother-in-law to many. Grandfather of 8...

Mr. Allen G. Langley

Mr. Allen G. Langley

Jan 13, 2012

ALLEN G. LANGLEY WITH FLAG Age 91, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances nee Harr; loving father of Kenneth (Janice) Langley and Marilyn (Roy) Fox; cherished grandfather of Caroline, Matthew (Rhonda), Nathaniel, and Nicholas (Jennifer), great-grandfather of Braden, and great step-grandfather of Kirsten, and Alex; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; adored...

John D. Ruppel,  Sr.

John D. Ruppel, Sr.

Jan 11, 2012

John D. Ruppel Sr, Age 67 of Monee, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2012 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving family; mother Dorothy Ruppel, wife Phyllis (nee Spiewak) Ruppel; son John (Deborah) Ruppel Jr.; daughter Sherry (Mike) Pass; brother Chris (Karen) Ruppel; sisters Dorothy (Fred) Diedrich and Betty; grandchildren Michael, Emily, Devin, CJ,...

John W. Goldenstern

John W. Goldenstern

Jan 10, 2012

John W. Goldenstern Age 90, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Carol (Larry) Watkins, Pam (Fred) Hamel, Cathy (Kevin) Zielezinski and Betty (John) Sakanis. 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (nee Schwertfeger); son Jack; parents Charles and...

Ms. Ruth C. Clark

Ms. Ruth C. Clark

Jan 9, 2012

Ruth C. Clark (nee Changelon), age 91of New Lenox, IL, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. Loving wife of the late Billy Clark; dear mother of Sharon (Bob) Vondrak, William (Sandy) Clark, and Michael (Beth) Clark. Cherished grandmother of Gretchen (Jeff), Brandon (Jacquelyn), Heather (Mike), Christopher, Carrie, and Brad; and great-grandmother of Garrett, Olivia, and Samuel. Dear sister of the...

Mr. James Lucinski

Mr. James Lucinski

Jan 9, 2012

James Lucinski 74, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Beloved husband of Dixie nee Rogers. Loving father of Edward, Steven (Loraine), and Jay (Gina) Lucinski. Cherished grandfather of the late Kevin, Steven Jr., Kelly, Jason, and Katlynd. Dear step-brother of Raymond (Peggy) Ohotzke. James was a member of the...

Mr. Gary L. Lyon

Mr. Gary L. Lyon

Jan 9, 2012

Gary L. Lyon 60, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood. Beloved husband of Barbara Gindville nee Chamberlin; cherished step-father of Timothy and Sarah Gindville; loving brother of Bill (Linda) Lyon; and dear cousin of Marilyn (Patrick) Jarzembowski. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Minnie Lyon. Gary...

Hilda "Nonny" M. Homeier

Hilda "Nonny" M. Homeier

Jan 8, 2012

HILDA "NONNY" M. HOMEIER (GIESELER) Age 94, of Crete passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at her home in Crete. Nonny is survived by her loving family, daughter, Dianne (John) Adams, siblings, Wilbert (Dorothy) Gieseler, Herbert (Norma) Gieseler, Wilma (Edgar) Reiners, son-in-law, Wayne (Dianne) Nacke, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Nonny was preceded in death...

Wilma J. Sinks

Wilma J. Sinks

Jan 8, 2012

Wilma J. Sinks 85, late of New Lenox. Passed away Sunday, January 9, 2012 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Survived by her loving family; sons, Michael (Ruth) and David; a daughter, Carole (the late Frank) Jadron; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Anita Kisner and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband Rolley Sinks;...

Mr. Lawrence C. Crescenzo

Mr. Lawrence C. Crescenzo

Jan 6, 2012

Lawrence C. Crescenzo Age 93, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his home in Manhattan, IL with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Antonette C. nee Rome; loving father of: Charles (Barbara) and Charlene (William) Batson; cherished grandfather of: Christine (Mark) Uram, Lawrence (Mary) Crescenzo, Sandi (Lou) Sidella, and Chuck III (Lisa) Crescenzo; dear great-grandfather of: Charlie,...

Karen A. Allen

Karen A. Allen

Jan 5, 2012

Karen Allen(nee Neumann) 64, late of Orland Park formerly of Palos Hills and Oak Lawn, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2011 at Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. A receptionist for Mid America Cardiovascular, Oak Lawn. Survived by her loving family; her husband Timothy Allen; children, Michelle (Peter) Haljean, Michael (Erin) High, Sandy (Ron) Graziano and Dan Allen: grandchildren, Eric, Jonathan,...

Elizabeth A. Hinko

Elizabeth A. Hinko

Jan 4, 2012

Elizabeth Antoinette Hinko (nee Grisaffe) Age 81, of Manhattan formerly of Darien and Chicago passed away January 4, 2012. She is survived by her loving family, children Mary "Chick" (Wally) Salabura, Tom (Barb) Hinko, Liz (Steve Landek) Mardosz, Chris (Jim) Dinnocenzo and "adopted daughter" Paula Kral; brother Bud (Rosalie) Grisaffe; grandchildren Skip, Bill (Doris), Wes (Terry), Kandy (Neal), Lesa (Dan),...

Donald "Don" Zimmerman

Donald "Don" Zimmerman

Jan 4, 2012

Donald "Don" R. Zimmerman Age 64, of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife Karen (nee Foster); children Vikki (Greg) Caruso, Jeffery (Jennifer) and Brian Zimmerman; grandchildren Nicole, Brayden, Emily, Gracie, Briar and Brynnley and also beloved son in law, brother in law, and uncle to many. A...

Richard A. Demith

Richard A. Demith

Jan 4, 2012

Richard A. Demith 66, late of Mokena. Passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home. Survived by his loving family; his daughter Joette LaValley; grandsons, Garrett (Christie) LaValley, Joseph, Ian and Bradley Mulder; a great grandson Sean; brothers, Robert (Delores), Raymond (Mary) and Ronald (Georgia); a sister Darlene (Lester) Alcorn; brother-in-law Bert Beverage and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Arthur P. Tarlini

Arthur P. Tarlini

Jan 4, 2012

ARTHUR P. TARLINI Age 84, of Joliet, formerly of Lockport passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Arthur is survived by his loving family, daughter, Rena Tarlini, siblings, Angela Matesi, Mary Lou Prosise and numerous nieces and nephews. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Fernando & Maria Tarlini (nee Rigoni) and siblings, Rena...

June Passolano

June Passolano

Jan 4, 2012

June Passolano (nee Kloske) 85, late of New Lenox. Passed away Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehab Center, Joliet. Survived by her loving family; daughter, Janice (Michael) Wesolowski; sons, Marty (the late Donna), James (Karen) and Paul (Leann); grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony, Nick, Nicole, Tina, Lisa, Christopher, Kelly, Katie, Michael, Madison and Grace; great grandchildren, Alexi and...

Michael George Kettmann

Michael George Kettmann

Jan 3, 2012

Michael G. Kettmann, 84 of Matteson, IL, formerly of Palos Park, Navy Veteran, passed away January 3, 2012 in Tampa, FL. Loving father of Michael (Cathe), David (Debbie), Don (Gael), Linda (Brian) Downey, James (Cheryl), Jean (Timothy) Miller, Peggy (Pete) Wasilewski, Lori (David) Millsaps, Patti (Dan) Dwyer, proud grandfather of 26. Dear brother of the late John (late Lorraine), former...

Pearl L. Rodeghero

Pearl L. Rodeghero

Jan 2, 2012

PEARL L. RODEGHERO (DICKINSON) Age 83, of Lockport passed away Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Pearl is survived by her loving family, children, Janet (Gary) Anderson, Randall Rodeghero, Richard (Virginia) Rodeghero, Jr., Russell (Gladys) Rodeghero, siblings, Ernest "Dick" Dickinson, Donna (William) Rodeghero, Thomas Dickinson, grandchildren, Sean McGinn, Kelly Weis, Yujaira Morales, RJ Rodeghero, Cara Rodeghero,...

Rebekah J. Dunn

Rebekah J. Dunn

Dec 30, 2011

Rebekah J. Dunn (nee Green) 68, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her loving family; her husband Terry P. Dunn; children, Timothy Dunn, Tammy Dunn, Bryan (Geanine) VanDyck, Terry Jr. "TJ" Dunn; grandchildren Amber and Tyler Dunn, James and Thomas VanDyck; a sister Phyllis Pool....