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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Judy D. Staffan
March 28, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Judy D. Staffan, age 76, of Lemont, IL. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 28th, 2023. Judy is survived by her loving husband Edward of 47 years, her two daughters Chrissy (Kevin) Keith, and Nicole (Paul) Kress, 4 grandchildren...
Linda J Johnson
March 28, 2023
Linda Johnson was born into life December 8th, 1945 and went to her forever home March 28th, 2023. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Marty Johnson, her daughter Maggie Reed and Son-in-law Scott Reed, Grandchildren Savanah, Trace and Talen Reed. Daughter Laura Johnson, Grandchildren; Kristin and Sean Mullins, Ryan DiSilvestro, Scott Georgeson and Kristin Nelson, Nick...
Bob A. Kaufmann
March 28, 2023
Bob A. Kaufmann, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at his home in Olympia Fields.
Bob is survived by his beloved children, Katie (Adam) Zeigler, Jeff (Gina) Kaufmann, Becca (Kevin) Hanink, Scott (Rebecca) Kaufmann, and Anne (Ryan) McCool; his wonderful grandchildren, Kieran, Luke, Liam, Finn, Aiden, Story, Ethan, Wesley, Nora, Ben, Josie, Winnie, Blake,...
Larry S. Bahnaman
March 28, 2023
Lawrence S. Bahnaman cherished son of Lawrence and Kathleen nee Cusack, loving
brother of Jack (Michelle), Mary Kay (Rich) Nichols, Uncle of Haley, Jack, Mitchell Bahnaman, Lexi & JT. Nichols. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Born in Chicago, his family moved to Tinley Park [1971] when he was 5 years old. There he established many lasting relationships. An exceptional athlete, he excelled...
Norman E. Klotz Jr.
March 27, 2023
Norman E. Klotz Jr.
Age 63, of New Lenox, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 27, 2023. Norm was born in Joliet, IL to Norman Sr. and the late Frances (nee Swinson) Klotz. Beloved son of the late Frances (nee Swinson) and Norman Sr. (Gail) Klotz; loving brother of William (Patricia) Klotz and Jeff Klotz; cherished uncle of...
Kathleen E. Gordon
March 26, 2023
Kathleen E. Gordon (nee Brown)
Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois, after a brief illness.
Kathy was born in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Kenneth and Edna (nee Bettenhausen) Brown. She graduated from Joliet Central High School and later attended Joliet Junior College.
Kathy is survived by her beloved husband...
Bessie D. Stepek
March 26, 2023
Bessie Darlene Stepek (nee Brkal) (also affectionately known as Granny and Granny B)
Age 102, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home. Bess was born in Chicago, IL to the late Samuel and Anna (nee Melicharek) Brkal. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Stepek Jr; loving mother of the late Valerie (Larry) Jontz,...
Edward E. Peterson
March 25, 2023
Edward E. Peterson
Age 55, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Ed was born in Ames, IA to Marylou Poska (Vincent) and Ronald Peterson. Beloved husband of Cari Peterson (Potter); loving father of Chantel Howell, Mica Ward, and Mia Peterson; loved son of Ronald (Karen) Peterson and Marylou Poska; dear brother...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Giorgi
March 24, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) Giorgi, 78, of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on March 24th surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on March 17, 1945; St. Patrick's Day, a day he was so proud of and celebrated one last time a week before his death. He was born in Oak Park, IL son of the late Harry and Emily Giorgi; husband...
Stella M. Polcyn
March 23, 2023
STELLA M. POLCYN
(BOCHNIAK)
Age 90, of Beaver Dam WI, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at her home.
Stella is survived by her loving family, children, Gregory (JoJo) Polcyn, Robert (Brenda) Polcyn, Donna (John) Lucin, Richard (Tracy) Polcyn, brother, John (Barbara) Bochniak, grandchildren, Brad Polcyn, Tim Polcyn, Jamie Lucin, Jessi Lucin, Steven Polcyn, Grace Polcyn, great grandchildren, Dexter Polcyn and Chelsea Polcyn.
Stella...
Wanda C Habenicht
March 22, 2023
Mrs. Wanda Corrine Habenicht (Earner), daughter of the late William and Vada Earner (Bush),
was born on November 19, 1940, in Blue Island, Illinois. She attended St. Benedict Catholic
School and Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Illinois. During High School was a valued
Shooting Guard for the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team. After High School, Wanda worked as a
Nurses’ Aide at Little Company...
Lucinda M. Stipan
March 21, 2023
Lucinda "Cindy" Stipan (Keefe)
born June 30, 1943, died March 21, 2023
Beloved wife of Hugh Stipan. Loving mother of Naomi (Dan) Thompson, Jennifer (Paul) Bucciarelli, Emily Stipan, and Amy Baez. Grandmother of Grace Thompson, Megan Kuchta, Lydia (Evan) Thompson-Harvey, Aràs Kuchta, Maxine (Jesse) Delesco, Charlie Delabrue, and Lily Bucciarelli. Great Grandmother to Colt Alan, Sawyer Thompson, Bàlor Hill-Kuchta, Seraphina Hill-Kuchta, and...
David A. Vander Luitgaren
March 21, 2023
David A. Vander Luitgaren, age 70, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Donna (nee Zidek) Vander Luitgaren; children, Brian Vander Luitgaren, and Katie Chapman; grandchildren, Hannah, Kyle, Ciara, Declan, Ogie, and Cillian; mother, Marcella Vander Luitgaren; siblings, Lynn (late Raymond) Tuftedal, and Jean (Norbert) Wleklinski.
He is preceded...
Beverly J. Shew
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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,...
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