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Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr.
March 31, 2024
Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr., age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Nicholas was a graduate of Bloom High School, Class of 1954. He then became a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame Class of 1958. Nick excelled in the wine and spirits industry for the next 40 years. In his spare time, Nick was an avid...
Kenneth W. Blackburn
March 31, 2024
KENNETH W. BLACKBURN
Age 73, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at his home in Frankfort.
Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Beth A. Blackburn (Rougeot), children, Jennifer (Jeff) Boudreau, Robert (Alison) Blackburn, Luke (Dawn) Blackburn, siblings, Donna Blackburn, Cheryl Blackburn, grandchildren, Casper Cracco, Finley Cracco, Zoe Blackburn,...
John M. Neal
March 30, 2024
John M. Neal, born January 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Lott and Ann Neal, passed away on March 30, 2024, at 12:33 PM, surrounded by his beloved family members. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Gary Neal. John is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Neal; their children: John C. Neal, Sharon Scott, Tracey...
Julius J. Jankauskis
March 30, 2024
Julius J. Jankauskis, age 96, passed away peacefully at his son Steven’s home in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with family by his side. Julius was born January 11, 1928, in Chicago to the late Peter and Veronica Jankauskis. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood where he met and then married his wife Gloria Strapazzon in 1962....
Arlene J. Weir
March 29, 2024
Arlene June Weir (nee Horslev)
Age 91 of Frankfort, IL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home. Arlene was born in Chicago, IL to the late Melvin and Annette (nee Sternhagen) Horslev. Beloved wife of the late Gavin “Guy” Weir; loving mother of Kimberly (Jim) Dawson, Lynette (Bruce) Smith, and Gavin “Guy” (Michele) Weir; cherished grandmother of Ketra Dawson,...
Judith B. Planinc
March 27, 2024
Judith B. Planinc (nee Krall)
April 1, 1937 – March 27, 2024
Age 86 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Judy was born in Joliet, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Olech) Krall. She attended St. Thaddeus Grade School, was a 1955 graduate of St. Francis Academy, and was a life-long devout Catholic....
Cheryl L. Conrad
March 25, 2024
CHERYL L. CONRAD
(HOLZAPFEL)
Age 65, of Frankfort passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Cheryl is survived by her loving family, husband, Bruce Conrad, children, Keaton (Elliott) Vivier, Christina (fiancée, Trent Sichelski) Conrad, granddaughter, Vivian Rose Sichelski, siblings, Deborah (Glenn Watt) Holzapfel and Frederick (Art Evans) Holzapfel Jr....
Yasuo Nakayama
March 24, 2024
Dr. Yasuo Nakayama, DDSAge 79, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. with his loving family by his side. Yasuo was born in Kurashiki City, Japan to the late Takao and Toshiko (nee Sumida) Nakayama. Husband of Jan (nee Bartlett) Nakayama; loving father of Naomi...
Kevin P. O'Hara
March 21, 2024
Kevin Patrick O’Hara
“Uncle Kev”
Age 55 of Joliet, IL passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL with his loving family at his side.
Kevin was born in Joliet, IL to the late William and Patricia (nee Hicks) O’Hara and was a lifelong resident. Beloved brother of his devoted siblings, William (Marlyn) O’Hara, Eileen (Bob) Stroud,...
Albert R. Zableckis
March 21, 2024
Age 77, of Mokena passed away Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
Albert is survived by his loving family, wife, Diana Zableckis (Billman), children, Kathrine Giuseffi, Donald (Tracey) Zableckis, Timothy (Susan) Zableckis, Jodi (Bryce) Lang, grandchildren, Anthony Giuseffi, Peyton Giuseffi, Christopher Rehak, Justin Zableckis, Kelsey Gembala, Camerron Gembala, Kendra Gembala, Colten Zableckis and great grandson Jaxson...
Michael O'Neil
March 18, 2024
Michael O’Neil, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, March 18, 2024. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Debra (nee Matas) O’Neil; his children, Jennifer O’Neil, Michael (Beth)O’Neil Jr. and Matthew (Jill) O’Neil; grandchildren, Tyler, Sandra, Madalynn, Ashley, Delanie, Caiden, Liam, Michael III, Caitlin, Aubree, and Matthew Jr.; great-grandchildren, Lily and Brooks; his sister Judy Morgan; and numerous nieces...
Lawrence R. Kuczek
March 17, 2024
Lawrence R. Kuczek, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home in New Lenox.
He is survived of his beloved wife of 60 years, Connie (nee Buonaiuto) Kuczek; children, Kenneth (Cathy) Kuczek, and Nancy (John) Kukulka; and his grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Zach, and Maddie.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Florence Kuczek.
Lawrence was an incredibly wonderful man who was...
Joyce L. Basile
March 16, 2024
Joyce L. Basile, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 surrounded by family.
Joyce is survived by her beloved husband David Basile; children, Sandy (Pete) Bolsoni, David (Carole) Basile, and Diane (Larry) Kamien; sister, Patricia (Bob) Galvin; her grandchildren, Jackie (Paul) Kinsella, Jessica (Jeff) Harris, Kristina Bolosni, Nicole Basile, Ashley (Nathan) Oliver, David (fiancé Dannie Hiller)...
George Perry
March 16, 2024
George Perry, a lifelong resident of Chicago’s south suburbs and an advertising and marketing professional for more than 60 years, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 16. After honorably serving in the United State Coast Guard, he began his professional career as an advertising representative for the Harvey Tribune. After that newspaper was merged with Star Publications, Mr. Perry would...
Michele L. Gill
March 15, 2024
Michele Lucille Gill, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Michele is survived by her loving children, Meagan (Wayne), Hannah (Kevin), and Harley (Marianne); her grandchildren Mariah, Aliyah, Samantha, Tyler, Michael, Damian, Nadia, Rory, Sawyer, Shilo, and Saoirse; and her sister Suzi (Gary) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...
David M. Zielke
March 14, 2024
DAVID M. ZIELKE
Age 75, of Orland Park passed away Thursday, March 14th, 2024.
David is survived by his loving family, wife of 51 years Cathy Zielke (Weiher), children, Nick (Susie) Zielke, Natalie (Ryan) Nicely, grandchildren, Ava Zielke, Kurt Zielke, Avery Nicely and Harper Nicely.
David was preceded in death by his parents,...
Claudia Jean Kasper
March 14, 2024
Claudia Jean Kasper, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Kasper; siblings, Kim Tenney and John Tenney; brother-in-law David Kasper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophia Tenney; and her in-laws, Ann and Anthony Kasper.
Services for Claudia will begin on Wednesday,...
James S. Hargarten II
March 13, 2024
James S. Hargarten II
Age 52 of Chicago and more recently of New Lenox, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to Nancy (nee O’Neal) and the late James S. Hargarten Sr. He is survived by his mother Nancy, his fiancé Kristina Lewandowski, and her daughter...
Karen Lea Severson
March 12, 2024
Karen Lea Severson,
Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at her home in Frankfort. Karen is survived by her loving family, siblings, Patty (Jim) Elkow, and Pete Severson, sister-in-law Donna Severson, nieces and nephews, Laura (Jamie) Holmes, Rachel (Andrew) Severson, Christopher (Lauren) Severson, Gus (Anneli) Olofsson, Jon (Lauren) Olofsson, Derek Severson, Steve Elkow, Nathan (Erika) Elkow, Peter...
Margaret "Peggy" Rajca
March 11, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Rajca
Age 81, of Tinley Park formerly of South Holland passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Peggy was born in Chicago, IL to the late James P. and Evelyn M. (nee Dineen) Burke. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Rajca; loving mother of Carrie (Robert) Silverman, Bill (Leslie) Rajca, and Ronda (Jerry)...
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