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John Milner Balzhiser
October 8, 2023
John Milner Balzhiser, 78, a hardworking and committed husband and father, passed away on October 8, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Chicago to Milner and Mildred (nee Harkness/Stadt) Balzhiser in March 1945, spent most of his childhood in Tinley Park, and, then, three years after graduating from Bremen Community High School, he and Betty (nee Meyer) began...
Francis "Murph" Recker
October 7, 2023
Francis “Murph” Recker
Age 91, of New Lenox, IL, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born in Lansing, IL to the late Ahlrich and Rica (nee Staal) Recker. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee McDermott) Recker; Loving father of Lora Recker-Teach and Marc (Mary Lou) Recker; Cherished grandfather of Juston (Heidi)...
Norman C. Kaczmarczyk
October 4, 2023
NORMAN C. KACZMARCZYK
Age 82, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at his home in Mokena.
Norman is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Kaczmarczyk (Vrshek), daughter, Katie (Lucas) Oliveira, brother, John (Diane) Kaczmarczyk, grandchildren, Liam Oliveira, Max Oliveira, brothers in-law and sisters in-law, David and Kathy Vrshek, Ken and Dottie (deceased) Vrshek, Gerald (deceased) and Millie Vrshek...
Anatoli Lee Boyko
October 2, 2023
Anatoli Lee Boyko was born January 1, 1946, in Wentorf, Germany, and died of cancer at home in Frankfort, IL, October 2, 2023. Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Maria, father, George and brother, Wally. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Carolyn
Flanigan; his stepdaughter, Keelin Flanigan, who he thought of as his daughter; his...
William T. Koch
October 2, 2023
William T. Koch
Age 67, of Mokena, IL passed away at home on Monday, October 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. In the preceding days, Bill was surrounded in love by those lucky enough to call him husband, father, papa, brother, and friend.
Bill was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Roy A. and Louise (nee Borron) Koch....
Jose Luis Gonzalez
October 1, 2023
José “Big Joe” Luis Gonzalez Jr
Age 50, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2023. Joe was born in Blue Island, IL to Rosa I. (nee Pena) and the late Jose L. Gonzalez Sr. Beloved husband of 30 years to Elizabeth (nee Martinez) Gonzalez; loving father of Lisa (Mark) Phillips, Marina (Armando Zambrano) Gonzalez, Lil’ Joe Gonzalez, Aiden...
Carmine Varriale
September 30, 2023
Carmine Varriale, 99, of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday September 30, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1924, in Naples, Italy to Ciro and Vincenza Varriale.
As an adolescent in Naples, he was greatly religious and had planned to enroll in Medical School, but World War II altered that path for him. He emigrated to the United States...
Mark C. Batson
September 30, 2023
Born on August 3, 1934 and passed on September 30, 2023. Mark was proceeded in death by his parents, Charlotte R. (nee Smith) and Clyde M. Batson and his sister, Diane Joy Batson. Mark graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin with a Bachelors degree in Mathematics. Mark was a Veteran of the US Army having done a tour of duty...
Barbara A. Meurer
September 28, 2023
Barbara Meurer, age 92, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
She is survived by her beloved children, Susan (Roger) Fraser and Michael (Ema) Meurer; her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Bolek, Eric Fraser, Emily (Brian) Stewart, Scott (Jessalyn) Meurer, Mark (Veronika) Meurer, Alisa Meurer, Rachel Meurer, and Marce Rios; her beloved great-grandchildren Miles Bolek, Lila...
Virginia G. Rappold
September 28, 2023
VIRGINIA G. RAPPOLD
(TREJO)
Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Virginia is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Rappold, children, Joseph (Lauren) Rappold, Kristina (Jonathan) Berg, Marissa (Zachary) Dombkowski, siblings, Frank (Jennifer) Trejo, Arthur (Joyce) Trejo, Eva (Anthony) Piegari, grandchildren, Henry Rappold, Johnny Rappold, Margot Rappold, Evan Berg, Archer Berg,...
Steven A. Saldana
September 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Steve Saldana. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, the list goes on….
His infectious smile filled everyone's lives and hearts with joy. He was the epitome of living life to the fullest—an active parent in his community's athletic program; an avid fisher and hunter; a world traveler....
Henrietta S. Mularski
September 23, 2023
Henrietta “Hank” S. Mularski, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at RML Hospital in Hinsdale.
Henrietta is survived by her beloved son Paul (Kim) Mularski; grandchildren, Nicole Marie and Joseph Thomas; sister in law to Mary Mularski; and siblings, Joan Taylor, Rita Gwizdalski;
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Mularski; her parents, Mary and...
Gary D Lundquist
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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;...
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