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Ronald G. Stopka
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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.
March 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...
Ann "Joanna" Vandergenugten
March 1, 2023
Ann "Johanna" VanderGenugten, 94, of Schererville, IN, formerly Crete, IL, passed peacefully on March 1, 2023. Mother of Barry (Karen) of Mokena, IL, Roger (Betty Schlosser) and Brian (Kelly) VanderGenugten of Schererville, IN. Oma of Kevin, Kelsey, Connor VanderGenugten, Rachel (Blake) MacDonald, Dana (Jack) Martin, Danielle Schlosser. Great Oma to Leonard, Finin VanderGenugten; Dylan, Alexandra, Graham MacDonald; Johanna, Carter Martin....
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...
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