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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
William P. Chen
August 19, 2023
William P. Chen, age 37, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
William is survived by his beloved parents Paul and Kimberly (née Giblin) Chen, Son Archer, fiancé Kristy Ledvina, and stepdaughter Alexis Aguirre; sister Lyndsey (Adam) Thompson; niece Alexis Thompson; and Gavin Thompson; his paternal grandparents; and numerous Aunts and Uncles.
He is preceded in...
Caryl A. Lemke
August 18, 2023
Caryl A. Lemke, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.
Caryl is survived by her beloved husband, Bud Lemke; children, Mark (Patti Jo) Lemke, Pamela (Grant) Fuchs, Heather Trost, and Scott (Lauren) Lemke; grandchildren, Karin Lemke, Josslyn McKenna, Kate (Timothy) Reeves, Grant (McKenzie) Fuchs, Kimberly Lemke, Royce (Maura) Fuchs, Bryce Pitcairn, Trey Fuchs, Trent...
Michael E. Athey
August 17, 2023
MICHAEL E. ATHEY
Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Joyce “Dixie” Athey (Mech), children, Michael (Jamie) Athey, Rebecca (Dan) Johnson, grandchildren, Jayden Athey, Ella Athey, Cole Athey, Dylan Johnson, Harper Johnson and Brody Johnson.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar...
Billie Jo Rose
August 17, 2023
Billie Jo Rose (nee Komperda)
Age 40 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Billie Jo was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Frank and Pat (nee Knasiak) Komperda. Beloved wife of Alex Rose; loving mommy of June Jo Rose; dear daughter of Frank and Pat Komperda; cherished...
Jacqueline D Adcock
August 16, 2023
Jacqueline D. Adcock (nee Ligue) 74, of Crest Hill passed away August 16, 2023. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Margaret (Wallis) Ligue. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Thomas John Adcock. Loving mother to her sons Thomas William Adcock (Sherry) and Brian Adcock (Jennifer). Beloved Nana to her 3 grandkids Madison,...
Lonnie R. Austin
August 16, 2023
LONNIE AUSTIN
Lonnie Ray Austin, 85, passed from this life into heaven on Wednesday, August 16. He is survived by the love of his life Elizabeth (Mylenki) whom he married 64 years ago on August 22, 1959, and his children: daughter Lynda (Sam) Roller, son Paul (Susan Kirk) Austin, daughter Joy (Blair) Vander Vennen, and son Matt (Amy Mathias) Austin, and...
Braiden Mykal Hodges-Rivera
August 15, 2023
Braiden Mykal Hodges-Rivera was born June 15, 2023 to Emily Rivera and Jaden Hodges and passed away August 15, 2023. Cherished grandson of Keli (Kevin) Hodges, Lauren (Mark) Yurcisin, Augie (Erica) Rivera, and Willie Moore; great grandson of Robert and Cindy Manley, Karen (Mike) Barton, Larry Yoakum, the late Dennis Cribari, the late Rose (late Jesse) Lozano, fond nephew of...
Richard J. Thill
August 13, 2023
Richard J. Thill
Age 73 of South Holland, passed away at his home after a long illness, on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Rich was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Ruth (nee Chapman) Thill. Beloved husband of Suzie (nee Rykiel) Thill; loving father of Jeffrey Thill and Adam Thill; dear brother of Charles (Linda) Farwell and Knight (Nancy)...
Sue A. Steeves
August 13, 2023
SUE A. STEEVES
(UNGER)
Age 88, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
Sue is survived by her loving family, children, Guy (Susie) Steeves, Shelly (Joseph) Clayton, Cara (Tony) Baffo, Doug (Alicia) Steeves, brother, Tom (Karen) Unger and 11 grandchildren.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Steeves.
Sue was a member of Peace Community...
Altha Manns
August 13, 2023
Altha Manns, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Altha is survived by her beloved children, Daniel (Candace) Manns, and Patti Manns; grandchildren, Robert and Michael Manns; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Logan, and Camden Manns; siblings, Doris, Bruce and Floris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Manns;...
Thomas J. Beckstrom
August 12, 2023
Thomas J. Beckstrom
Age 67 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Country Club Hills, IL passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Heartis of Orland Park, IL surrounded by family. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Howard J. and Margaret E. (nee McNamara) Beckstrom. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Piecuch) Beckstrom; loving father of Angela (John) Groenewold and Jon...
Sonny Pascarella
August 12, 2023
SONNY PASCARELLA
Age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.
Sonny is survived by his loving family, wife, Debbie Pascarella (Kulak), children, Allyson (Simon Litkowiec) Pascarella, Michael Pascarella, siblings, Mark (Debbie) Pascarella, Tracy (Juan) Bocanegra and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Joan Pascarella (Hamann).
Sonny retired from Nicor...
Theresa L. Kukosh
August 12, 2023
Theresa L. Kukosh, 88, of Park Forest, entered into God’s kingdom on August 12, 2023. She was born September 18, 1934, to Marie and Nathaniel Whynott.
Theresa, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was predeceased by her late husband, Ronald L. Kukosh and survived by her daughter, Christine (George) Graniczny; son, Ronald (Bev) Kukosh; daughter, Sharon...
Philip M. Bauer
August 9, 2023
Philip M. Bauer
Age 70 of Elwood, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 09, 2023. Phil was born in Dixon, IL to the late Roger and Mary Margaret (nee Morrissey) Bauer. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Garrett) Bauer of 49 years; loving father of Eric (Heather) Bauer, Kyle (Jennifer) Bauer, and Laura (Justin) Walsh; cherished Papa of Rylee...
Robert P. Anderson
August 9, 2023
Robert P. Anderson
Age 58 of New Lenox passed away August 9, 2023, at home, after a courageous, yearlong battle with Glioblastoma. Bob was born in East Hazel Crest, IL to the late William and Kathleen (nee Grzan) Anderson. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Slomski) Anderson; loving father of Alyssa Anderson and stepfather of John Singleton Jr.; dear brother of Kathleen...
Sara M Uthe-Strache
August 5, 2023
Sara Uthe-Strache 55, of New Lenox was born in Joliet, IL to Raymond and Norma (nee Witte) Uthe and passed away August 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Scott Strache. Loving mother of Brett, Chad, Erin and Grace Strache; dear sister of Dale (Carrie Dykstra) Uthe, and beloved aunt of Scott, Andrew, and Mathew Uthe. Sara graduated from Illinois State in...
Arlene Ann Budz
August 5, 2023
ARLENE ANN BUDZ
Age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.
Arlene is survived by her loving family, cousins, Andrew (Peggy) Szmagalski, Suellen (Richard) Gomulka and Sheila (Marty) Saele.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Helen Budz (Janukowicz).
All services and interment will be private.
For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.
Janice L. Smith
August 3, 2023
Janice L. Smith (nee Eppenstein) 78, of Frankfort IL. was born in Chicago to the late William and Virginia Eppenstein and passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Beloved wife of Lonnie Smith Sr, loving mother of Lainie (David) Hippleheuser, Beth (John) Ward, Lonnie (Caroline) Smith Jr.; Proud grandmother of Nathaniel Hippleheuser, Eric Hippleheuser, Jonathan Ward, Joshua...
Virginia M. Engelhardt
August 3, 2023
Virginia M. Engelhardt was born in Brownsville Texas to the late Raphael and Juanita (nee Sanchez) Duran and passed away August 3, 2023. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Bruce Engelhardt; loving mother of Diana (Scott) Pavey, Rich (Tammy) Engelhardt, and Denise Engelhardt; cherished grandmother of Anna (Dwayne) Griffin, Steven Mendez, the late Crystal Miles, the late Amanda...
Gary T. Essig
August 2, 2023
Gary Essig — a Chicagoland native, retired computer programmer, and lover of road trips — died Aug. 2, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 70.
Gary Todd Essig was born on March 6, 1953, to Calvaine and Evelyn Mae Danhoff Essig and was raised in Homewood, Illinois with his five siblings. Gary cared deeply for his family; a frequent...
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