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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Nancy A. Galasinski
March 1, 2023
Nancy A. Galasinski (nee Jindra)
Age 81 of New Lenox, formerly of Worth, IL and Colon, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Nancy was born in Chicago to the late Laddie Sr and Louise (nee Ruda) Jindra. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Galasinski; loving mother of Debra (John) Rossi, Russell (Rhonda)...
Ralph Hausser
February 28, 2023
Ralph Hausser passed away, at home peacefully with his family by his side, on February 28, 2023, at the age of 88, after a long heart-breaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on him by Alzheimer’s. Ralph was born in Eldorado, Illinois on October 25, 1934, to Charles R and Lily Bell Hausser. Ralph was a man of strong...
Anton "Tony" G. Lavine
February 27, 2023
ANTON “TONY” G. LaVINE
Age 81, of Mokena passed away Monday, February 27th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Tony is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy LaVine (Brooks), children, Mike Brooks, Tony (Gina) Brooks, Lisa LaVine, Angie (Jim) Trost, Ryan (Christine) LaVine, siblings, Ted (Pat) LaVine, Rudy (Michelle) LaVine, sister in-law, Linda LaVine, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and...
Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price
February 26, 2023
Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Alden Courts of Shorewood, IL., due to complications from Dementia.
She was born, raised, and lived in or near Baltimore, MD during the first 35 years of her life. In 1983 she married her husband of 40 years, Robert Price. They moved to the greater Chicago area at...
Virgil Coleman
February 26, 2023
Virgil Coleman, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on February 26, 2023. One of five children of the late Hubert and Violet Coleman, Virgil was born on July 4, 1932, and grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 57 years, Lola Coleman; his mother and father, Hubert...
Malvin A. Genens
February 25, 2023
Malvin Alice Genens (nee Kasputis)
Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Smith Crossing, Orland Park, IL. Beloved sister of Francine (Charles) Fuhrer; loving aunt of Larry (Joni) Mohr, and Celia Fuhrer; loved great aunt of David (Nicole) Mohr; also survived by many dear friends at Smith Crossing. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Michael J. Monken
February 23, 2023
MICHAEL J. MONKEN
Age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at his home in Bloomington.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Monken (Johnson), children, Jeff (Beth) Monken, Susan (Evan) Mahan, Tom (Ann) Monken, grandchildren, Isabelle Monken, Amelia Monken, Evie Monken, Cade Mahan, Calla Mahan, Emilee (Erich) Lieser, Abigail Monken, Reid Monken, great grandson, Jack Lieser, siblings, Glenn...
Calvin V. Bisping
February 22, 2023
CALVIN V. BISPING
Age 72, of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Calvin is survived by his loving family, children, Candy Bisping, Sandy Bisping, Timothy (Lynn) Bisping, Tamie Bisping, brother, Duane Bisping, grandchildren, Travis Kuta, Ashley (Brad) England, Andrew (Natalie) Bisping, Nathan (fiancée Pacey Hazzard), Luke (Abby) Bisping, Jonathan Bisping, Noah Bisping,...
William J. Botka
February 21, 2023
William J. Botka, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with his family by his side.
William is survived by his beloved wife Mryna (nee Armstrong) Botka of 67 years; children, Patricia (Jim) Lukas, David (Patty) Botka, Ronald (Kelly) Botka, Christine (Mike) Hendry and Annette (Mitch) McClain; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
He is preceded in death by...
Ronald J Englert
February 19, 2023
Ronald J. Englert, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Marcia (nee Hammond) Englert; children, Craig (Amie) Englert, and Mandy (Jim) Holuj; grandchildren, Andrew Englert, Abigail Englert, Anna Englert, Ava Englert, Luke Holuj, Emma Holuj, Lucy Holuj, and Adam Holuj; siblings, Edward L. (Kathleen) Englert,...
Stephen C. Probst
February 19, 2023
Stephen Carl Probst died February 19, 2023, at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.
"Pops," as he was known to his family and close friends, was the loving father of Karen (Richard) Bettencourt, Jeffrey (Melanie) Probst, and Kevin (Vickie) Probst; cherished grandfather of Emily Bettencourt, Max (Sheridan) Bettencourt, Jonathan Probst, Danielle (Ryan)...
Michael E. "Bumstead" Linstead
February 18, 2023
Michael E. “Bumstead” Linstead, age 56, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after a 11 year and 3 month battle with cancer. Loving father of Victoria and Addison Linstead; beloved son of Barbara Linstead; dearest brother of Christina “Tina” (Doug) Pirc; fond uncle of Tom (Fiancee Shanna)...
Shirley Walter
February 18, 2023
Shirley Walter (nee Franke) age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bill Walter, and was the beloved Mother of Linda (Bill) Macy; Cherished Grandmother of Ryan Macy & Lori (Brian) Meltzer; Proud Great Grandmother of Beckham Meltzer; Loving sister of Sharon Morton. She was preceded in...
Patricia D. Hammer
February 13, 2023
Patricia D. Hammer, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Alden Estates in Naperville with her family by her side.
Patricia is survived by her beloved children, Chris Hammer, and Denise Hammer; daughter-in-law Laura Hammer; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Hammer; and her brother George Rackett.
She is preceded in death by her husband Victor Hammer.
Patricia was an elementary...
Kathi K. Allgood
February 12, 2023
Kathi K. Allgood, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Sunday, February 12, 2023 with her family by her side.
She is survived by her loving son, Matt (Lurdes) Allgood, Jason (Lauren) Allgood, Jeff (Christy) Allgood, David (Maria) Allgood, Daniel (Susan) Allgood; grandchildren, Melissa, Kaitlan, Tiffany, Jenna, Logan, Joey, Giana, Maddie, Aly; great-grandchildren, Briella, Brantlee, Evelyn, Raelyn, Emersyn; mother, Marilyn Charleston;...
Catherine Benson
February 11, 2023
Catherine E. Benson
Catherine E. Benson (nee Kosinski) age 92 passed away peacefully with her daughter and niece Ann at her side at Silver Cross Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Survived by her only child Karen Peck of Frankfort; and her only grandson Tyler Peck of Nashville; also, numerous nieces and nephews survive.
Preceded in death by her husband Quinten Benson; her...
James L. Bartz
February 11, 2023
James L. Bartz, age 21, passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
James is survived by his wife Lauren Bartz; Daughter Hazel Bartz; parents James Jay Bartz and Cynthia (John) Privatte; siblings, Jessica (Scott) Meder, Charles T. Harpole, Kathryn Privatte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death maternal grandmother Gloria Bartz.
James will be remembered for his love of...
Phyllis J. Meilner
February 11, 2023
Phyllis Joan Meilner (nee Jenkins)
Age 88, of New Lenox, IL, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Phyllis was born in Chicago, IL to Phillip and Margaret (nee Hudak) Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her father Phillip Jenkins, her mother Margaret Stumpf, stepfather Edward Stumpf, and brother Robert (late Joan) Stumpf. Beloved wife...
Mary F. Rice
February 10, 2023
MARY F. RICE
(FLAHERTY)
Age 100, passed away on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at Clarendale of Mokena.
Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Debbie) Rice, Tim (Judy) Rice, Brian (Maribeth) Rice, son in-law, Paul Schouten, sister, Patricia F. Mason, grandchildren, Nora Schouten, Laurie (Andrew Walker) Rice, Michael (Kara) Rice, Jeffrey Rice, Steven Rice, Kevin Rice, Maureen Rice, great grandchildren, William...
Adelynn Ruth Smurzynski
February 10, 2023
Adelynn Ruth “Addy” Smurzynski, age 7, passed away suddenly and tragically on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Addy was born on November 18, 2015 to her parents Christopher and Vanessa (nee Newer) Smurzynski. She was the loving granddaughter of David and Wendy Smurzynski, Laura Newer, and Richard and Kathleen Newer. She was the adoring big...
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