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Sarah L. Villafuerte
May 12, 2023
Sarah Lindsay (nee Hoover) Villafuerte, age 36 passed away suddenly on May 12, 2023 in Matteson Il.
She is survived by her children Eden and Elias. Twin sister Megan (James) Dolosic, brother Bill (Heidi)Simpson, sister Laura (David) Lynn and brother Steven Simpson. Niece Grace, nephews Samuel, Charlie, Logan, and Clark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Logan and Carol (nee...
Richard F. Stuenkel
May 12, 2023
Richard F. Stuenkel, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
Richard is survived by his beloved children, Phyllis A. Stuenkel, Barbara Ann Stuenkel, and Duane R. Stuenkel; and numerous nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie (nee Klier) Stuenkel; parents, Otto and Amanda (nee Kampe) Stuenkle; and...
Sandra Lynn Kozlowski
May 11, 2023
Sandra Lynn Kozlowski, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Clarendale of Schererville.
Sandi is survived by her loving husband Edward Kozlowski; children, Darcie (David) Kozlowski, and Leah (Steve) Bruggeman; and her niece Kristen Hallum.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Darling Costley; her brother, Edward Costley; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Sandi will be...
Sylvia Rose Novak
May 10, 2023
Sylvia Rose Novak, 83, of Chicago, former resident of Frankfort and
Dolton. Born in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood to the late Leonard
and Louise (nee Majchrzak) Tropp, Sylvia passed away May 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by former spouse and forever friend John Novak; loving mother of Timothy
(Loralee) Novak, Kimberly (Donald) Bonnstetter, Keith (Phunny) Novak,
and Michele (Thomas) Lyons; cherished Busie to Natalie Rose, Meredith
Lynne,...
Barbara J. Hussman-Barr
May 10, 2023
Barbara Hussman-Barr, age 67, of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. She was born on December 3, 1955 to late Howard & Loretta Hussman. Her brother, John Hussman and sisters Peggy Seely and Marlene James preceded her in death.
Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Alissa Barr and numerous nieces, nephews,...
Conrad H. Ebeling
May 9, 2023
Conrad Ebeling, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia “Ginger” Ebeling; children, John (Sherry Mohr) Ebeling, and Jody Ebeling; grandchildren, Madisyn Ebeling, and Logan Ebeling; his sister, Antonia “Toni” Ebeling; and his nephew, Keith Benning.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Josephine...
Donald E. Flight
May 8, 2023
Donald E. Flight, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Lightsways Hospice House in Joliet.
Donald is survived by his beloved wife Mary (nee Costa) Flight; children, Kevin (Linda) Flight, Patrick (Sharon) Flight, and Donald (Laura) Flight; grandchildren, Brittany (Calvin) Labatt, Amanda Flight, Ethan Flight, Thomas Flight, Katherine Flight, Marikate Flight, Andrew Flight, Ryan Flight, Kaitlin Flight;...
Lawrence E. Jensen Sr.
May 6, 2023
Lawrence Edward Jensen, age 97, of Flossmoor, IL, born September 22, 1925 entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Jensen (nee McGeehan); beloved father of Kathy (Barry) Murchie, Tricia (Tim) Kuhn and Larry Jensen; cherished grandfather of Kevin (Ashley) and Colin (Cayla) Kuhn; great grandfather of Wyatt Kuhn...
George A. Nordstrom
May 6, 2023
George A. Nordstrom
Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. George was born in Evergreen, Park, IL to the late Clarence and Eileen (nee Collins) Nordstrom. Beloved husband of Kim (nee Micheletto) Nordstrom; loving father of Madison Nordstrom and George Nordstrom; dear brother of Kathleen (Jim) Brassell, Patricia...
May E. Schrank
May 2, 2023
May E. Schrank Obituary
May Edna Schrank (nee Kuse) age 98, longtime resident of New Lenox passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023.
She is survived by her children Harold (Jane) Schrank, Lillian (Monroe) Striggow, and Helen (David) Anderson, her grandchildren Courtney Schrank, Monica Schrank, Jennifer (Tony) Pietrzak, Jason (Lauren) Striggow, Jordon (Shannon) Striggow,...
Duane S. Warning
May 1, 2023
Duane S. Warning
Duane S. Warning, age 79, a lifelong resident of Frankfort. Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family beside him on Monday, May 1st, 2023.
Duane was born in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Stanley V. and Violet M. (nee Lorenzen) Warning. Beloved husband of 56 years to Eleanor “Ellie” (nee Zimmerman) Warning; loving father of Michael...
Dianne L. Schultz
April 30, 2023
DIANNE L. SCHULTZ
(EBERT)
Born on January 25, 1951, Dianne was the daughter of the late Edmund and Velma Ebert of Frankfort.
Dianne passed away on April 30, 2023 at Warren Barr in Orland Park, Illinois.
Dianne was predeceased by her brother, Bruce Ebert (Diane). She is survived by her brother Dale Ebert (Lynn), sons Craig and Todd (Michelle), grandsons Caleb and Carter, and...
Brandon R. Woods
April 30, 2023
On April 30, 2023, Brandon R. Woods, age 23, passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, Illinois. He was born in Palos Heights, Illinois on August 3, 1999. He spent his early years in New Lenox, Illinois surrounded by a large family before moving to Breckenridge, Colorado and settling for the last few years of his life in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
At a...
Gay A. Gottberg
April 29, 2023
Gay Ann Gottberg (nee Jocius)
Age 71, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Gay was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late John and Bette (nee Weygandt) Jocius. Attended Bremen High School, and later earned her masters degree in elementary education. Gay retired from the West-Harvey Public School District #147 where she...
Thomas R. Mcgregor
April 29, 2023
Thomas R. McGregor Age 62, of Joliet, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after passing unexpectedly at his home. Tommy was born in Joliet, IL to Thomas E. and JoAnn (nee Vetter) McGregor. Beloved Son of Tom and JoAnn; loved brother of Terri (Jeff) Kochel; loving uncle of Andrew (Shelby) Kochel and...
Donald G Warmac
April 28, 2023
Donald G. Warmac
Age 75, of New Lenox, IL passed away April 28, 2023 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Don was born in Hammond, IN to the late Casimir and Janet (nee Steinborn) Warmac. Beloved husband of Eileen T. (nee Sullivan) Warmac; loving father of Nicole M. (Tracey Supan) Warmac and Amanda E. (Ryan) Popow; proud grandfather of Alexander and Annalise...
Norma Jean Webster
April 26, 2023
I am saddened to announce that my beautiful bride of 70 years, Norma "Jean" (Ward) Webster, peacefully passed away (04/26/23) and was welcomed by the Lord into her new home in heaven. Our hope is she is reunited with her father, John Ward, her mother, Lillian Ward, her sisters, Margaret Smith and Phyllis Podlesny, and great grandchild, Jocey Purpura.
As a...
Nancy L. Budzinski
April 26, 2023
Nancy Lee Budzinski (nee Wisneski)
b. 4-7-1940
d. 4-26-2023
Passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born and raised in Joliet. Graduate of JTHS class of 1958. Nancy had several jobs until she found her niche as an executive assistant and receptionist for the Sisters of St. Francis Mother house in Joliet, where she worked for 43...
Louis "Lou" J. Dedo
April 25, 2023
Louis "Lou" J. Dedo, age 93, our treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all, left us while sleeping peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Louis is survived by his two loving children Edward CPD, Angela (Bruce) Bertalmio; grandchildren Marina (Marty), Aaron MD, Jessica, Nicole, and Brittany; great grandchildren, Louis and Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews and...
Dolores J. Braasch
April 22, 2023
Dolores Jean Braasch (nee Dietz)
Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth and Josephine (nee Hermes) Dietz. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Braasch; loving mother of the late Charles (late Susan) Braasch, Pamela (Rick) Debelak, the...
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