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Beverly J. Shew
Mar 21, 2023
BEVERLY J. SHEW
(VanVuren)
Age 71 of Frankfort, formerly of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at her home.
Beverly is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Michele) Shew, Michelle Shew, Jeffrey Deichen, Jodi (Michael) Gibson, siblings, Raymond (Monique) VanVuren, Marilyn (Jim) Slager, Lois (Lyle) Kamminga, Dale VanVuren, sister in-law, Laurel VanVuren, grandchildren, Brandon Shew, Tanya (David) Bappert, Jacob Shew, Erin...
Barbara Stoll
Mar 19, 2023
Barbara Stoll (nee Thomas)
Age 67, of Manteno, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 19, 2023, due to an automobile accident. Barb was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Miles and Lucille (nee Cowan) Thomas. Loving mother of George Jr. (Samantha) Stoll and John (Stacy) Stoll; cherished grandmother of the late Tyler Stoll, Jonathan Stoll, Alexis Stoll, and...
Tyler Michael Stoll
Mar 19, 2023
Tyler Michael Stoll
Age 22, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday due to an automobile accident. Tyler was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Nicole Kolk-Stoll and John Stoll. Beloved son of John (Stacy) Stoll and Nicole Kolk-Stoll; loving brother of Jonathan Stoll and stepbrother of Allison Surdel; cherished grandson of the late Barbara (Thomas) Stoll, George Sr. (Catalina)...
James R. Harroun
Mar 18, 2023
James Harroun, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
James is survived by his beloved wife Marcia (neeSartori) Harroun; children; Jonathan Harroun, Jodie (Kevin) Leahey, and Nicholas (Christine) Harroun; grandchildren, Payton, Brendan, Arya, Logan; siblings, David (Jean) Harroun, Maureen Talbot; and his uncle, Raymond Knapp
He is preceded in death...
Donna J. Nutow
Mar 17, 2023
DONNA J. NUTOW
Age 63, of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, March 17th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Donna is survived by her loving family, her beloved pet Teddy, siblings, Deborah (Robert) Jagminas, Walter (Carola) Nutow III, Doreen Nutow-Delk, Dionne (Adam) Lucius and Danielle Nutow. She was God Mother to Nicholas Jagminas, Dominick Lucius, Emily Nutow and aunt...
Jean E. Young
Mar 17, 2023
JEAN E. YOUNG
Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet.
Jean is survived by her loving family: sister, Lenora Hed; children, Cathy (Jeff) Hill, Michael (Kris) Young, grandchildren, Lisa Ponce, Mike (Allision) Young, Ryan (Dominique) Young, Michelle (Doug) Dandurand, Amanda (Joey)Pershey, Katherine Agee and eight great grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in...
William "Bill" Anthony Gedroc
Mar 16, 2023
William “Bill” Anthony Gedroc, age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1934 in Chicago, IL and was the beloved husband of Janice A. Gedroc, (nee Mowery) for 66 years.
Bill was the loving father of Patricia D. (James A.) Carsella and Melinda J. (Alan J. Jr) Martineck, proud grandfather of Courtney A. Carsella,...
Ronald G. Stopka
Mar 16, 2023
RONALD G. STOPKA SR.
Age 88, of Monee, formerly of Frankfort passed away Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at Edward Hines VA Hospital in Hines IL.
Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Kimberly (fiancée Michael Stanislawski) Rogers, Greg (Charity) Stopka, grandchildren, Bryan (Leah) Stopka, Lindsay Stopka, step-grandchild, Broc Bettell, siblings, Patricia Rauchenberger, Valarie Stopka and numerous cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death...
Nancy G. Murphy
Mar 10, 2023
Nancy (Gottschalk) Murphy of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1955, and grew up in Park Forest and Flossmoor, Illinois. She also resided in Pelham Manor, New York while in high school. Beloved daughter of Norma (nee Schaloske) and the late Arthur R. Gottschalk; cherished sister...
Verna Lynn Pfahl
Mar 10, 2023
Verna Lynn (Jacks) Pfahl gently passed away in her home on March 10, 2023 in Mokena, IL at the age of 72 with family by her side.
Verna was born in Evanston, IL on April 15,1950 to Vernell and Concetta (Arrigo) Jacks. She was the oldest of nine children growing up in Des Plaines, IL and graduated from Maine West High...
Warren R. Hauert
Mar 9, 2023
Warren R. Hauert
Age 86, of Manhattan, IL, died peacefully in his home of natural causes, on March 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1936, of the late Everett A. and Eleanor (nee Schlater) Hauert of Chicago (Jackson Park) IL.
Upon graduating from Joliet Central High School, he joined the Army, where he served honorably, returning...
Leo Xydis
Mar 8, 2023
Leo Xydis of New Lenox and formerly of Thana, Greece, 83, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. May his memory be eternal.
Beloved and devoted husband to Angela (they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage), father to Christina (Michael) Willner, Kathy, Bobby, and John, and grandfather to Eleana, Nick, Andrew, and Mikey Willner. Dear...
Marianne Pertchi
Mar 8, 2023
Marianne Pertchi (Bentz)
Age 89, of Frankfort formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Marianne is survived by her loving family; children Steve (Patti) Pertchi, Matthew (Lauren) Pertchi and Andrew (Diana) Pertchi; sister Peggy (Tim) Diesburg; brother Charles Bentz, Jr.; grandchildren Stephanie, Bradley (Kim), Olivia, Tom (Jessica), Annie (Joe) Nee, Traci (Eric), Terri...
Reinier Heyne
Mar 6, 2023
REINIER HEYNE
Age 92, of Eureka, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, March 6th, 2023.
Reinier is survived by his loving family, children, Catherine (Matthew) Gregait, Melissa (Jeff Angellotti) Heyne, Debbie Clancy, Greg (Kim) Heyne, grandchildren, Tommy Angellotti, Noah Gregait, Rachel Gregait, Zachary Heyne, Aden Clancy and Emilia Heyne.
Reinier was preceded in death by his parents, Hendrikus & Gertrude Heyne (Elferinck)...
Sara M. Arias
Mar 5, 2023
Sara Marie Arias (nee Pacyga)
Age 45, of Joliet, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Sara was born in Joliet, IL to Judy (nee Clark) and the late Robert D. Pacyga. Beloved wife of the late David Lee Perkins; loving mother of Alicia (fiancé Ruben Saucedo) Arias, the late Serenity “Riggy” Perkins,...
Bill Elliott
Mar 5, 2023
Bill Elliott, age 60, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Lainie (nee Beemsterboer) Elliott; children, Steve (Grace) Elliott, Amanda Elliott, Mallory (Billy) Storrs, Kiley (Joe) Balog, and Mac; father Doyle (Marilyn) Elliott; cherished Popsie of, Stevie, Bryce, Kellen, Brady, Addison, Casen, Quinn, Cole, Shane; siblings, Mike, Tracy, Ken, and Scott;...
Timothy Michael Jolly
Mar 5, 2023
Timothy Michael Jolly, age 53 a resident of New Lenox formerly of Alsip, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving son of Clarence and Adrienne (Janiak) Jolly; beloved nephew of Barbara (late Ron) Gadzinski; dearest cousin of Sara Gadzinski, Phillip Gadzinski, Ronny Gadzinski, Tina Gadzinski and Billy (Pat) Serckie. Timothy loved sports...
Ryan D. Mellen
Mar 5, 2023
Ryan David Mellen, age 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Ryan is survived by his beloved wife Amanda (Nee McGrath) Mellen; children, Andrew, Brandon, Collin, and Allie; siblings, Nicole (Josh) Gage and Lauren Mellen; parents, Keith (Maura) Mellen and Colleen Mellen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a quick witted person who loved making others smile. He recently...
Donna A. Belsanti
Mar 3, 2023
Donna M. Belsanti, age 90, passed away peacefully at Lemont Nursing and Rehab on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Donna is survived by her loving son, Joseph (Susan) Belsanti; her grandchildren, Katelyn (Ryan) Pinter, John (Haley) Shellhammer, and Scott Shellhammer; and her great-grandchildren, Grace and Harper Pinter.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Belsanti; parents, Francis and Mary Schoenecker; and...
Charles Nebes, Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Charles Nebes Jr. (“Chuck”) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife Becky; daughter Keri (Kyle) Vester; son Steven Nebes and grandchildren Julia and Lilian. In addition, he is survived by his sister Sue (Pat) Madden; Bruce (Theresa) Nebes; mother-in-law Lois Stetzler; sister-in-law Sandi (George) Burrier, brother-in-law Jerry Stetzler, brother-in-law David (Sonja) Stetzler and...
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