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Scott M. Strache
May 22, 2024
Scott M. Strache, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at his home in New Lenox.
Scott is survived by his beloved children, Brett, Chad, Erin, and Grace Strache; his siblings, Thomas Strache, Michael Strache, and Susan (Joseph) Tranchida; and his nephew Austin Tranchida.
He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 31 years Sara Uthe-Strache; his parents, Robert A. and Florence...
Douglas A. Murvine
May 21, 2024
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 a beloved brother and friend to many, passed away at the age of 79. He was born to Hershel and Dolores Murvine in Akron Ohio. He was a graduate of Lindbloom High School in Chicago and continued to enjoy close friendships with high school friends, whom were known to him by enduring nicknames which he...
Carter R. Caul
May 21, 2024
CARTER R. CAUL
Age 55, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 at his home after battling a lengthy illness.
Carter is survived by his loving family, wife, Colleen Caul (Shanahan), daughters, Maggie Caul, Mary Kate Caul, mother, Mary Caul (Johnson), brother, Casey (Jeanette) Caul, father and...
Sharon E. Froemling
May 20, 2024
Sharon E. Froemling, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2024 surrounded by family.
Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years William Froemling; children, William D. (Sara) Froemling and Katherine (Patrick) Deane; grandson William J. Froemling; her sister Susan (Nicholas) Genemaras; her brother-in-law Francis Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews....
Judith Ann Reed
May 19, 2024
Judith Ann Reed (1944-2024)Judith ”Judy” Ann Reed (nee Walus) of Frankfort IL passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the age of 79. Judy was born on Chicago’s South Side to parents Genevieve and Larry Walus. She graduated from Lindblom High School in 1962 before going on to attend the University of Chicago where she studied Physical Education and played...
James H. Williams
May 19, 2024
James H. Williams, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
James is survived by his son Jeremy Williams; daughter-in-law Lauren; grandson Declan; girlfriend Gloria Franco, and her sons Anthony (Lauren) and Eric Garcia; and his sisters, Margaret Amato, Mary (Timothy) Hannig, Joellen (Robert) Rohde, Kathleen (Carl) Collina; and sister-in-law Janice Williams; and numerous...
Russell S. Radek
May 19, 2024
Russell S. Radek
Age 76, of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Russell was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rose Szustak (nee Ulrich) and Joseph Radek. Beloved husband of Linda Lenzi-Radek; loving father of Mark (Courtney) Radek and Lauren (Jacob) Bartlett; cherished grandfather of Cecily, Giselle, and Liesl Radek; dear brother of the late...
Genevieve Mary Gliottoni
May 17, 2024
Genevieve “Gen” Gliottoni nee Caruso, 93 of Glenwood and Chicago Heights, passed away May 17, 2024. She is survived by her children: Joseph (Theresa) Gliottoni, John III (Josephine) Gliottoni, and Lori (late Rick) Johnson, Grandchildren: Michelle (Jose) Rodriquez, Danielle (Kris) Nowak, Genna (Brian) Brems, Michael (Jaclyn) Kuchyak, Sarah, Angela, Johnny, Christopher Gliottoni, Emily and Erik Johnson. Great-grandchildren: Noah, Cordelia, Eleanor...
Paul B. Lockman
May 16, 2024
PAUL B. LOCKMAN
Age 56, of Manhattan passed away suddenly Thursday, May 16th, 2024.
Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Lockman (Canner), children, John Lockman, Katherine (George) Ramirez, father, Donald Lockman, siblings, Julie Pecho, Brad Lockman, grandchildren, Christian Lockman, Elsa Ramirez, Mateo Lazaro and Ariel...
Eugenia R. Borbely
May 15, 2024
Eugenia R. Borbely "Jeanne" 65, of Evergreen Park was born in Chicago to the late John Trotta and late Rosella (late Arthur) Abbott, passed away May 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Mark S. Borbely; loving mother of Jennifer (Steve) Kirchman; proud Nana of Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman; dear sister of the late Thomas (MaryEllen) Trotta Sr. and the...
Marcella D. Tewes
May 12, 2024
MARCELLA D. TEWES
(WIELAND)
Age 94, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lemont.
Marcella is survived by her loving family, children, Lyle Edward (Sylvia) Tewes, Kurt Ramon (Jeanne) Tewes, Nancy Tewes (Matthew) Srednicki, sister in-law, Shelby Wieland, grandchildren, Annie, Brad, Daniel,...
Patrick J. Fitzgibbon
May 10, 2024
Patrick J. Fitzgibbon, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Patrick is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Garncasz) Fitzgibbon; children, John (Mary) Fitzgibbon and Scott (Lindsay) Fitzgibbon; grandchildren, Kadyn Fitzgibbon, Sean Fitzgibbon, Olivia Fitzgibbon, and Bradley Fitzgibbon; his brother Michael Fitzgibbon; and his sister-in-law Sandra (Late Wayne) Stuart.
He is preceded in...
Susan E. Stoll
May 7, 2024
Susan E. Stoll 52, of Frankfort, IL was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late John and Barbara Gron and passed away May 7, 2024. Beloved wife of James Stoll; proud mother of Elizabeth and Celia Stoll; dear sister of John (Mary) Gron, Thomas (Ginny) Gron, Michael Gron, and Rebecca Gron-Coday; fond aunt of George Coday, Samantha Coday, and...
Charmaine Joyce Sterrett
May 6, 2024
Charmaine J. “Sherrie” Sterrett
Age 70 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, May 6, 2024. Sherrie was born in Joliet to the late Andrew Sr. and Madeline (nee Fuegett) Garish and was a lifelong New Lenox area resident. Loving and devoted mother of Kelli Sterrett; dear sister of Kevin (Nancy) Garish, the late Andrew Garish...
Eleanore A. Stewart
May 3, 2024
ELEANORE A. STEWART
(TRIEBES)
Age 98, passed away Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Clarendale of Mokena.
Eleanore is survived by her loving family, children, Scot (Corinne) Stewart, Wayne (Pinky) Stewart, Kerry (J. David) Ronning, grandchildren, Dinelle Stewart, Jarynn Stewart, Kylene (Josh) McGarry, Adam (Becca) Stewart, Jeff Stewart, Robert (Courtney) Stewart,...
Edward J. Olenick
May 2, 2024
EDWARD J. OLENICK
Age 93, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at Villa Franciscan Place in Joliet.
Edward is survived by his loving family, children, Bruce (Kelley) Olenick, Victoria (Michael) Gialamas, brother, Francis (Patricia) Olenick, grandchildren, Abigail (Nick) Fenton, Theodore (Lexi) Olenick, Ryan Olenick, Alexander (Klaudia) Gialamas,...
Peggy C. Schneider
May 2, 2024
PEGGY C. SCHNEIDER
(FOX)
Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at Clarendale of Mokena.
Peggy is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Schneider, children, Samantha Lindsay, Alex (Kimberly) Schneider, Nick Schneider, Jeff (Lace) Schneider, siblings, Jeff Funk, Pam (Scott) Linton, 9 grandchildren, and 2...
Donald Joseph Garland
May 2, 2024
Donald J. Garland
Born: June 15, 1935
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Born in Joliet, IL to the late Clark and Frances (nee Humbert) Garland. Don was the second youngest of 9. Don married the only love of his life, Judy (nee Leonard) Garland, who passed away in 2010.
Don was a...
Nancy Maureen Gherardi
May 1, 2024
Nancy Maureen Gherardi
Age 91, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood to the late Vincent and Mary (nee Dolif) Gherardi, Nancy grew upon the Southside of Chicago, graduating from Pullman Elementary School and St. Louis Academy. Dear sister of Elaine (the late Ronald) Bonfiglio; loving aunt of Ron (Brenda), Paul...
Paula M. Austin
April 30, 2024
Paula Mary Austin (née King)
It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Mary Austin announce her passing on April 30, 2024. She loved her family, dogs (Brandy and Jada), and music (particularly her favorite band BTS).
She is survived by her four children, Debbie (Mike) Brooks, Judy LeGrand, Mike (Agnes) Moustis, Jim (Tara) Moustis; eleven grandchildren Donny Taylor, Nicholas...
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