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Mrs. Mary Jo Swafford
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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.
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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;...
Mr. Francis R. Smolich
February 6, 2012
Francis R. "Bud" (a.k.a. Deveyoc) Smolich Born October 3, 1942 and passed away peacefully February 6, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 69. Survived by the love of his life, Cheri nee Anderson, loving children Joy (Ron) Conley and Eric Smolich. He was the proud and devoted "Papo" of Austin and Gage Conley. Also...
Sharlene M. Barker
February 5, 2012
SHARLENE M. BARKER (FROEHLICH) Sharlene Barker was born on April 8, 1941 to Dorothy (Kath) and Ernest Froehlich in Friesland, WI. She attended Friesland Grade School for 2 years when the family moved to the homestead in the town of Scott in Cambria. She attended grades 3-8 in a one room school house at Rosedale. She attended Pardeeville High School...
Ms. Anita Wetherbee
February 5, 2012
Anita Wetherbee nee Bachmann Age 81, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 5, 2012, surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Norm (Beverly) Wetherbee, Stephen (Pam) Wetherbee, Laura Lee Wetherbee, and Stuart Wetherbee; cherished grandmother of Greg (Windy) Formento, Gina (Joe) O'Mara, Matthew Wetherbee, and Katie Wetherbee; and great-grandmother of Nathan, Brady and Chase O'Mara,...
Dolores L Nyquist
February 4, 2012
Dolores "Sis" Nyquist nee Worst, age 81 of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Nyquist, the late Lowell Gouty and the late Jerry Nejedly; loving mother of Nancy Steeves, Lori Appleby, Gary (Loreen) Nejedly, Scott (Amy) Gouty and the late Linda and Loreen; cherished step mother of Sue (Neal) May and Linda...
Ms. Mary Jo Hedges
February 3, 2012
Mary Jo Hedges nee Near, age 81 of Mokena, previously of New Lenox, IL., passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of the late Alan Jon (Dorothy), Chris (Kari), and Sue (Steve) Rogers; cherished grandmother of Regina, Kristin, Benjamin, Ashley, Rebecca, Jane, and Lucy; and great-grandmother of Ryan; dear sister of the late...
Paul J. Scaletta
January 30, 2012
Paul J. Scaletta, beloved husband of Penne Gail (nee Bonthron); loving father of Barbara ( Michael) Kearney, Susan Scaletta, Debra Bridges, Paul David (Janaya) Scaletta and John (Kathleen) Scaletta; adored grandfather of Craig and Kimberly Kearney, Alex, Cory and Cassie Narlock, Holly and Valarie Scaletta and Ryan and Emily Scaletta; dear brother of Madeline (the late Harion) Barron. Visitation Thursday...
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