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Gary D Lundquist
Sep 20, 2023
Gary D. Lundquist 71, longtime resident of Frankfort, IL was born in London, England to the late Victor and Rosemary Lundquist and passed away September 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Deborah Pryzwara; loving father of Emily (Bryan) Fosler, and Jeffrey Lundquist; dear brother of the late Dale (Robin) Lundquist, and Diana (Joseph) Manganaro; dear brother-in-law of Brenda and Don Fraser...
Wayne M Paul
Sep 14, 2023
Wayne Martin Paul, 85, passed away peacefully at this home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born on April 29, 1938, Wayne graduated Crete Monee High School and then served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. He then began his career as a Sr. Systems Analyst which continued through his retirement in 2002. Wayne was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran...
Larry Wayne Henry
Sep 11, 2023
Larry W. Henry, of Mokena and formerly of Frankfort, died Monday, September 11, 2023. He was 78.
Larry was born in Anna, Ill., on September 6, 1945. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. He graduated from Fenger High School, where he met his life-long sweetheart Gail. Larry and Gail were married for 56 years.
In 1970, Larry enlisted in...
Linda A. Wintermantel
Sep 11, 2023
Linda A. Wintermantel
Age 81 of New Lenox passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet IL. Linda was born in Chicago, IL to the late Norman and Gladys (nee Yarnell) Wintermantel. Dear sister of the late Jan (Gerald) Dolan and the late Karen Peterson; beloved aunt of Lisa (Marty) Rogers, Jerry Dolan, Anita (Brian Mitchell) Bellone, and Curt...
Walter G. Magnus
Sep 10, 2023
Walter G. Magnus, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Renetta Magnus; children, Mary Julia (Martin John) Venturini;
grandchildren, Michelle (Harry Smith) Evans, Timothy (Terry Hammond) Evans; greatgrandchildren, Hannah
Krall, Hayley Krall, Austin Statler; and niece Christine Magnus.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Mabel Magnus;...
Shirley M. Braglia
Sep 10, 2023
Shirley Marie Braglia (nee Sinwelski)
Age 64, of New Lenox passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Shirley was born in Chicago to the late John and Dolores (nee Smith) Sinwelski. Beloved wife of David Braglia; loving mother of Jason (Alyson) Braglia, Nicholas (Jenelle) Braglia, and Valerie (Ben) Hausser; proud grandmother of Harper...
Ona R. Law
Sep 9, 2023
Ona Rae Law, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home in New Lenox. She is survived by her beloved husband Phillip John Law; children, Michael Law (Jennifer), Jennifer (William) Mullen; grandchildren, Haylee Law, Kyla Thompson, and Owen Thompson; sister Diana (Lawrence) Masek; sister-in-law- Patty Jankus and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her...
John Edwards Parker
Sep 8, 2023
John Edwards Parker, 87, of Frankfort, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sept., 8, 2023 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Lynne Parker in 2017. Survived by his loving family, children: Leslie (Eric) Walton New Lenox, IL, Kevin (Leslie Brown) Parker Atlanta, GA; granddaughters: Sarah Grace Walton and Teresa Hoffmann (Daniel) Authier;...
Arthur M. Barnas
Sep 7, 2023
ARTHUR M. BARNAS
Age 91, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Arthur is survived by his loving family, nieces and nephews, Jerome (Marlene) Barnas, Joyce (Glen) Kappel, John (Mary) Barnas, Jeffrey Barnas, Julie (William) Bulow, Brian (Joyce) Barnas, Nadine (Peter) Roggeman, niece in-law, Mary Barnas and many great nieces and nephews.
Arthur was...
Dennis J. Kupka
Sep 6, 2023
Dennis J. Kupka
Age 78 of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Alsip, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Dennis was born in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Agnes (nee Berry) Kupka; husband to the late Eileen (nee Prather) Kupka; father of Karen (Mark) Czarnecki and Amy (Dean) Rapp; grandfather of...
David S. Tallon
Sep 6, 2023
David Scott Tallon
Of Mokena, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Oak Lawn, IL to the late Carl and Beverly (nee Williams) Tallon. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Klett) Tallon; loving father of David (Pilar) Tallon Jr, Lynn (Raymond) Tyrakowski, Michael (Taylor)...
Stephan S. Sikorski
Sep 4, 2023
STEPHAN S. SIKORSKI
Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at Alden Estates in Orland Park.
Stephan is survived by his loving family, mother, Bonnie Sikorski (Warchol), children, Christopher Sikorski, Hailee Sikorski, Brooke Sikorski, siblings, Mark (Lisa) Sikorski and Julie (Steve) Kamper.
Stephan was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Sikorski and wife, Debra Sikorski (Schaffrath).
Stephan was...
Leslie Walker Dixon
Sep 4, 2023
Leslie Walker Dixon
Radiant, Vibrant, Innovator and Cherished
Leslie Ann Walker Dixon, a radiant light of vibrancy and positivity, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Leslie's presence illuminated each room she entered, breathing life, hope, and boundless potential into every moment.
A viewing will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 pm...
Edna Jean Mcbride
Sep 3, 2023
Age 92 of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lemont, IL. Edna was born in Joliet, IL to the late Amadio and Angeline (Talarico) (nee Picciolo) DiMonte. Beloved wife of the late James S. McBride; loving mother of James (Joan Young) McBride, David (Diana) McBride, the late Jeffrey McBride,...
Michael Kobar
Sep 3, 2023
Michael L Kobar, age 78, passed away suddenly on Sunday September 3, 2023 at Edward Hines Jr Veterans Hospital.
Michael now joins his beloved wife, Rosemary (Dempsey) who passed away last November.
He is survived by their two daughters, Dawn Conroy, and Amy (Kevin) Bogac; grandchildren, Mitchell Cianci, Justin (Maylyn) Misiora, Madeline Conroy, Owen Howell, Thomas Conroy, Adam (Maria) Bogac; and his...
Patricia L. Ryscamp
Sep 3, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Louise Ryscamp, 83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home in Jacksonville, FL, with her loving family by her side and is now in heaven with her Lord and surrounded by loving family and friends that went before her.
Pat loved her family and friends deeply and brought them together whenever she could for laughter and conversation,...
Sharon G Hunt
Sep 1, 2023
Sharon G. Hunt (neeKilburg) 71, of Frankfort was born in Shreveport LA, to the late William and Helen Kilburg and passed away September 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James T. Hunt; loving mother and “merm” of the late Kristie Lynn McKinney and James Brian (Erin) Hunt; proud grandmother of Steven McKinney, Thomas McKinney, Justin McKinney, Katelyn McKinney, Caleb...
Johnnie Ray Forbus
Aug 31, 2023
Johnnie Ray Forbus, 69, passed away on August 31, 2023. He is survived by his two children, Kelly Grace and John Ross. He was a beloved grandfather, an adored brother, and a cherished friend. His bright smile and cheerful laugh will be missed by all his family and friends.
Lois L. Blume
Aug 30, 2023
Lois L. Blume, 79, of Matteson, passed away suddenly Aug. 30, 2023. Lois was the dear sister of Richard (Carol Ann) Blume of Beecher and the late Loretta (Larry) Piunti of, IN. Aunt of Nancy Blume and Randy (Kim) Blume and Great-Aunt of Ethan and Chase Blume. Cousin and friend of many. Lois was preceded in death by her parents...
Thomas Edward Cousins
Aug 28, 2023
Thomas Edward Cousins, age 57, passed away at his home in New Lenox on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn (née Montgomery) Cousins; children, Samantha (Nick) Dybas, Kylie (Adam) Kraft, and Natalie Cousins; father, Thomas James Cousins; siblings, Mike Cousins, Steve (Kristin) Cousins, Ken (Dana) Cousins, and Teresa (Keith) Sinks; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He...
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