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Elaine T Somers
October 24, 2023
Elaine Somers, age 83, passed away peacefully at Dimensions Assisted Living Facility in Burr Ridge, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Debbie) Thompson III, and Tracy L. (Sebastian) Unger; grandchildren, Andrea Thompson, Eric Thompson, Annelise Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Annemarie Thompson, Amalia Thompson, Emily Unger and Christian Unger; and her sister Judy (late George) Marshall.
Preceded...
Margaret Mcguire
October 24, 2023
Margaret McGuire (nee Flaherty)
Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her home. Margaret was born in Inisheer, County Galway, Ireland to the late Michael and Mary (nee Sherry) Flaherty. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. McGuire; loving mother of Maribeth (the late Thomas) Matuszak, Teresa McGuire, Michael McGuire, David (Maria) McGuire, and John (Colleen)...
Daniel M. Keigher
October 23, 2023
Daniel Keigher, age 41, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Daniel is survived by his children, Liam and Imogen; father Michael Keigher; sister Jayme Keigher; mother of his children Heather Lawson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother Georgeann Keigher.
Daniel loved his family, and his children meant the world to him....
Robert C. Dartsch
October 22, 2023
Robert Carl “Bob” Dartsch, soulmate of his cherished wife of 56 years, Carol Ann (nee Code),
passed peacefully October 22 to be with his Lord and his beloved Blessed Virgin Mary. Bob was
born January 22, 1941 to his late parents, Helen Veronica and Robert Alexander Dartsch in
Chicago, IL. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Diane Dartsch...
James M. Troutman
October 22, 2023
James M. Troutman of Frankfort, Illinois was born in Joliet on December 28th, 1938, and entered eternal life on October 22, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marjorie (Mitchell) Troutman, and a brother, Thomas Troutman. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Anderson) Troutman; two sons, Brent...
Paul E. Bolek
October 21, 2023
Paul Edward Bolek
Age 71, of Bear Lake, MI, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Paul was born in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Edward P. and Arlene A. (Alm) Bolek and grew up in Norway, MI. Beloved husband of Hester (Ebidon) Bolek; loving father of Jason (Kimberly) Bolek and Kevin (Tanya)...
Beverly J. Fowler
October 20, 2023
Beverly J. Fowler, 88, of Frankfort, Illinois, died peacefully in her home on Friday, October 20, 2023.
She was born in Joliet, Illinois on July 4, 1935 – the only child of Roy & Mary (nee Juricic) Whiteman. Beverly attended St. Mary Nativity Catholic School (Croatian) and St. Francis Academy High School for Girls in Joliet.
Beverly met her one and only,...
Nancy G. Hoag
October 20, 2023
Nancy G. Hoag (nee Gentile)
Age 78 of New Lenox passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Nancy was born in Hastings, NE to the late James D. and Emily A. (nee Losasso) Gentile. Beloved wife of Richard R. Hoag; loving mother of Caroline Nelson and James (Marcie) Hoag; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Rose,...
Charles E. Cronwall
October 20, 2023
CHARLES E. CRONWALL
Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.
Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Melinda Cronwall (Elser), children, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Novelli, Amy Cronwall, siblings, Joseph (Marybeth) Cronwall, James (Roberta) Cronwall, Kathleen (Joseph) Larmon, grandchildren, Alexander Novelli, Dominic Novelli, great granddaughter, Diem Novelli and many nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded...
Mary G. Reyling
October 19, 2023
MARY G. REYLING
(GRAHAM)
Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.
Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Reyling, children, Joseph (Gina) Reyling, Jacob Reyling, Jacene (Curt) Silvis, Jann (Chris) Kolyvas, Jenee (Timothy) Rinearson, siblings, Marge (Jim) Markham, Dee (Moe) Bennett, grandchildren, Rose Reyling, Jolynn (Dallas) Capdeville, Michael Reyling, Matthew Reyling, Timothy (Amanda) Reyling, Rachel (late Brent)...
Ronald Charles Adams
October 18, 2023
Ronald C. Adams, age 86 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 18. 2023.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Judith Adams; children, Jason (Erin) Adams, Chris (Cortney) Adams, Jeffrey (Kristie) Adams and Danielle Adams; and his nine beloved grandchildren.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents Foster and Isabelle Adams.
Ron was a veteran of the...
Linda C. Cisneros
October 18, 2023
Linda C. Cisneros
71, of Angola, IN, formerly of New Lenox and Garden Homes, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. Linda was born in Evergreen Park to the late Samuel and Frances (nee Cain) Heer. Beloved wife of the late Raul; devoted mother of Tawnie (Bill Lindich) Cisneros, and Armando...
Shirley A. Kalter
October 15, 2023
SHIRLEY A. KALTER
(STUPP)
Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Mokena.
Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Jodene Raab, Jeffrey Kalter, sister, Carol Jean Stupp, granddaughter, Jessica (Frank) Nove, great grandchildren, Alexander Nove, Niko Nove and Frankie Nove.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Howard & Virginia May...
Grazia "Grace" Farnese
October 15, 2023
Grazia “Gracie” Farnese, age 91, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet on Sunday, October 15, surrounded by her family.
Grazia is survived by her beloved children, Margie (Larry) Schletz and John (Sheryl) Farnese; cherished grandchildren Christian Schletz, Miranda Farnese and Melanie Farnese.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life Ottavio Farnese; her parents, Vincenza and...
George R. Schletz
October 15, 2023
George R. Schletz, age 86, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home, on Sunday, October 15, 2023 surrounded by family.
George is survived by his children, Dr. Julianne (Dr. Donald) Bergh, Lawrence (Margie) Schletz and Thomas (Lisa) Schletz; grandchildren, Matthew Bergh, Alex Bergh, Christian Schletz, Samantha Schletz, and Anthony Schletz; and his partner Margaret Healey.
He is preceded in death by his...
Kimberly A. Meeks
October 12, 2023
Kimberly Ann Meeks, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kimberly is survived by her beloved husband, Mark Meeks; children, Nicholas (fiancé, Cecelia Iniguez) Meeks, Caitlin Meeks, and Mackenzie Meeks; parents, James McDermott and Kathleen (nee, Fifer) McDermott; sisters, Patricia (June Ruszkowski) McDermott and Kelly (Jeffrey Jones) McDermott: and numerous...
Harry L Fabie
October 12, 2023
In loving memory of Harry L. Fabie, who passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Harry, a proud resident of New Lenox for 20-plus years, was born in Chicago to the late George and Virginia Fabie. He leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment and service that touched the lives of many.
Harry's journey began in the...
Robert L Carson
October 11, 2023
Robert Carson,
Age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Beloved husband of the late April (nee Witzl); loving father of: Janice (Matt) Sowske, and Joyce (Jim) Spalla; cherished grandfather of: Eric, Amanda, and Abby Sowske, and Christian, Ethan, and Austin Spalla; dear brother of the late John “Terry” Bickham, Barbara (the late Albert) Crosby, Judy Bickham, and Tom...
Eva Lee Vaught
October 11, 2023
Eva Lee Vaught, 98, of Markham passed away in her sleep at Prairie Manor in Chicago Heights on October 11, 2023. Wife of 65 years of the late William Troy Vaught, Sr. Mother of late William Troy, Jr. (late Monika) Vaught, late Roger Lee Vaught, Ronald Lynn (Deanna) Vaught, Robert Sherwood (Laurie) Vaught and Barbara Ann (Roy) Gerston. Grandmother of...
Raymon J. Burkel
October 9, 2023
RAYMON J. BURKEL
Age 82, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2023 at Lemont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lemont.
Raymon is survived by his loving family, children, Christine (Gary) Triezenberg, Alan (Terri) Burkel, siblings, Sylvia (late Frank) Richardson, Loren Burkel, Mary (Don) James, grandchildren, Ross Kistinger, Jenna Triezenberg, John Bulthuis and Cooper Burkel.
Raymon was preceded in death by his...
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