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Thomas W. Greskowiak
April 25, 2024
THOMAS W. GRESKOWIAK
Age 77, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights.
Thomas is survived by his loving family, children, Loren (Scott) Frenzel, Robert (Leslie) Greskowiak, former wife & friend, Minnie (Kenneth Lardio) Greskowiak, sister, Sharon Rohde, grandchildren, Jayia Frenzel, Stella Frenzel, Lilah Frenzel,...
Carole C. Lukacek
April 25, 2024
Carole C. Lukacek 82, of New Lenox was born in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Victor and Ruth Calvaruso and passed away Thursday April 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Michael Robert Lukacek; loving mother of Dawn Lukacek Farner (Matthew T. Fuller), Michael Victor (Kimberly Krivach) Lukacek, Mark (Sheri) Lukacek, the late Mickey Lukacek, Denise (Harman) Singh, and...
Judith S. Theisen
April 23, 2024
Judith S. Theisen, age 80, passed away peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Judith is survived by her son, Jeffrey Theisen and her grandchildren, Amber and David Jr.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Ann Theisen; parents Joseph and Hazel Planinc; and her siblings Robert and Jo Ann.
Judith was a kind lady...
Eugene A. Jones
April 22, 2024
Eugene Allen Jones
Age 78, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Gene was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Private services were held with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
James C. Santoro
April 20, 2024
James “Jim” Charles Santoro passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024. Jim was born September 6, 1941, to parents Helen and August Santoro in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his childhood in Cottage Grove Heights. After graduating from Fenger High School, Jim attended Blackburn College and shortly after married his high school sweetheart who gave him two boys. After...
Jennie Hammermeister
April 20, 2024
Jennie Hammermeister (nee Elipani)
Age 96 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Warren Barr Nursing and Rehabilitation of Orland Park, IL. Jennie was born in Chicago, IL to the late Pietro and Ester (nee Ziliotto) Elipani. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hammermeister, loving mother of the late James (Dolores) Hammermeister, John (Nancy) Hammermeister, Laura...
Marilyn J. Pahr
April 19, 2024
MARILYN J. PAHR
(LEISE)
Age 93, of Park Forest, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
Marilyn is survived by her loving family. Walter (Cheryl) Pahr, Joyce Teresi, Donald (Nancy) Pahr, grandchildren, Stefannie (Shawn) Simmonds, Marc Pahr, Jared Pahr, Jerome (Fawn) Teresi, Paul (Christina) Teresi, Mary...
Alex H. Giertych
April 18, 2024
Alex H. Giertych, 91, of Mokena was born in Chicago to the late Alex & Julia Giertych and passed away on April 18, 2024. Beloved husband to the late Marian R. (nee Bartkiewicz) Giertych; loving father of the late Theresa Golaszewski, Stephen Giertych, Nancy (Charles) Pearson, Joseph (Christine) Giertych, and the late Annette (Jeff) Ondrejka; proud grandfather of Daniel, Heather,...
Margaret "Gerry" Werner
April 17, 2024
Margaret “Gerry” C. Werner, quietly left this earth on Wednesday, April 17th surrounded by her family.She was born to John and Dorothy Clark in Joliet, Illinois, on February 13th, 1928. She was predeceasedby her husband of 39 years, William “Bill” Werner, her parents, stepfather Frank Herr, sister Dorothy “Dood” Hasslbauer, three stillborn daughters, son-in-law Mark Fisher, and a host of...
James Maurice Jeffries
April 17, 2024
James M. Jeffries 81, was born in Chicago to the late Maurice and Rita Jeffries and passed away April 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Martinez) Jeffries; loving father of Jim (Sandy) Jeffries Jr. and Marc Jeffries; father-in-law of Brie Jeffries; proud grandfather of Jacob (Brittany), Riley, Nina, Ella, Samantha, and Layla; great grandfather to Noah; dear brother of...
Lynette L. Lamparelli
April 17, 2024
Lynette L. Lamparelli, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Lynette is survived by her children, Teresa (Bill) Foltz, Todd (late Nancy) Lamparelli, and Tia Hattan; grandchildren, Todd Lamparelli Jr., Nicholas Lamparelli, and Joshua Wisniewski; sister, Kathleen Fabie; and niece Kim Jiracek.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Orlando “Curly”...
John P. Farnetti
April 17, 2024
John P. Farnetti
Age 72 of New Lenox, IL passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. John was born in Ottawa, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Dombrowski) Farnetti. Beloved husband of over 49 years of Mary Lynn (nee Novak) Farnetti; loving father of Anthony (Alexis) Farnetti, Andrew (Chloe) Farnetti, and Taylor (Jonathan) White; cherished...
Alex M. Plane
April 15, 2024
Alex M. PlaneAge 26 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. Alex was born in Palos Heights, IL to Donna (nee Walter) Plane and the late Brian Plane. Alex was a graduate of Lincolnway Central High School and received his B.A. from Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Beloved son of Donna and the late Brian Plane; loving brother,...
Patricia Ann Ricker
April 15, 2024
PATRICIA ANN RICKER
(RYAN)
Age 91, of Frankfort passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home in Cedarhurst of Frankfort.
Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Mary (Mark) Woltkamp, James (Tina) Ricker, Daniel (Janice) Ricker, Thomas (Kimberly) Ricker, brother, Michael (Rose) Ryan, brother in-law, Richard Cranny, grandchildren, Eric (Patrick...
James Naumczik
April 12, 2024
James Naumczik 87, of Worth was born in Chicago to the late Gregory and Tatianna Naumczik and passed away April 12, 2024.
Joanne M. Hunter
April 12, 2024
Joanne M. HunterAge 83, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL, on September 27, 1940, to the late John and Joanne Hunter (Jallits).Beloved wife of the late Irwin Eaton; loving aunt to Sean (Lisa) Didion, Wilhelm Walke, Erika (Gerald) Delaney, Cari Didion, Heidi Leerkamp (Justin), Jami (Scott) Demuth; also...
Gregory M. Klabisch
April 12, 2024
Gregory Michael Klabisch, 76 years, At Peace on April 12, 2024. Loving husband of Barbara; loving father of Angelica (James) Rojas, Matthew (Susan) and Jennifer; proud grandfather of Collin, Kevin, Alexa, Sarah and Daniel; beloved husband of the late Charmaine Klabisch; devoted son of the late Vincent and Mary Klabisch; dear brother of Barbara Savikas and Marilyn (Ben) Carnevale; fond...
George E. Gingras
April 10, 2024
George E. Gingras, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
George is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Covey) Gingras; children, Megan (Kevin) Munson and Daniel Gingras; grandchildren, Ellie Louise, Hallie Marie, and Benjamin George; his sister Peggy (Richard) Gudmundson; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Royalty.
He is preceded in death by his mother Florence Gingras and...
Henry Paul Mossell Sr.
April 8, 2024
Henry Paul Mossell Sr, 72, of Frankfort quietly passed in his sleep on April 8th after long battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago. He loved fishing and hunting, a quiet drive down backroads, tinkering in the garage, crosswords, and visiting with those he loved. You would most often find him sitting in the garage on a sunny day...
Flora L. Gallagher
April 5, 2024
FLORA L. GALLAGHER
(WORMLEY)
Age 100 of New Lenox passed away Friday, April 5th, 2024.
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