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Thomas J. Kenny
Dec 18, 2022
Thomas “Tom” J. Kenny, 63 of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on Dec. 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Maggie” nee Gilligan daughters, Susan (Eileen) Kenny and Sinead Kenny, son John “Jack” Kenny, grandchildren: Ronan, Sean and Norah Kenny, siblings: John (Joan) Kenny, Tim (Brenda) Kenny, Patrick (Maria) Kenny, Maura (Joe) Thompson, loving uncle to many nieces...
Natalie Mooi
Dec 18, 2022
NATALIE MOOI
(VAN)
Age 92, of Mokena passed away on Sunday, December 18th, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Natalie is survived by her loving family, children, Vanessa (Michael) Doctor, Kimberly Mooi, Thomas Stanfield, grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle Funfsinn) Doctor, Kayla (John Maluta) Doctor, Gina Mooi, Raymond (Margaret) Mooi, Marley Mooi, Thomas Stanfield, Jaclyn (Bryant) Myjak, Joshua Stanfield, great grandchildren, Natalie, Ryder,...
Kenneth Kolozy
Dec 17, 2022
KENNETH KOLOZY
Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Anne Kolozy (Aloe), children, Ken (Keri) Kolozy, Marissa Howroyd, siblings, Karen Stockus, Gayle Aye, grandchildren, Lilianna Kolozy, Grace Kolozy, Lucinda Howroyd, and Thomas Howroyd.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Cecilia Kolozy...
Marisa "Risa" Rose Thomas
Dec 17, 2022
MARISA “RISA” ROSE THOMAS
Age 36, of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Risa is survived by her loving family, parents, Jackie (Robert) Lind, Ronald Thomas, grandmother, Irma Paul, siblings, Stacey (Milan) Valuch, Nicole (Brian) Becker, Brandon Thomas, Eric Thomas, Lindsay (Alex) Dreznes, Chelsea (Tim) Webb, Robert Thomas, Brett (Ashley) Thomas, nieces and...
Robert A. Kadar
Dec 16, 2022
Robert "Bob" Kadar of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, at the Manteno Veterans Home, where he was attended by the most caring and wonderful staff for more than a year. He was born on August 3,1950, the son of the late Angeline and Emil Kadar.
Bob had an unconventional childhood, spending time with his siblings in an...
Margaret Elaine Devries "Maggie"
Dec 15, 2022
Margaret Elaine DeVries (“Maggie”) passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2022. She was born on May 2, 2016, to her very nervous parents, Erin and Peter DeVries. They tried so hard to give Maggie the best life filled with so many good days. She was the light of her family’s lives and endlessly wrapped in so much love...
Michael J. Winke
Dec 14, 2022
Michael J. Winke, 78, of New Lenox, passed away December 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlene (nee Losey) Winke and their son Kenneth (Tracy) Winke, his sister Kathleen Yeager, his brother Lawrence Winke, and numerous nieces and a nephew.
Born in Joliet, IL to the late Arnold and...
David J. Rogers
Dec 14, 2022
David Joseph Rogers
Age 35, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Dave was born in Maywood, IL to Joseph and Jacquelyn (nee Bond) Rogers. Loving son of Joe and Jackie; dear brother of Joe Jr. (Sarah) Rogers; cherished uncle of Jack and Sadie Rogers; loved nephew and cousin of many; also...
Thomas C. Gierat
Dec 13, 2022
Thomas C. Gierat
Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Carl and Anne L. (nee Ewaniak) Gierat. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Kazell); loving father of Cody Gierat; dear brother of Richard (Judy) Gierat; fond brother-in-law of George (Linda) Kazell; loved...
Corinne E. Bruckner
Dec 13, 2022
CORINNE E. BRUCKNER
(RANDALL)
Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
Corinne is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph C. (Rebecca) Bruckner, Katrina Bruckner, sister, Betty Devereaux, grandchildren, Joseph T. Bruckner, Jack Bruckner and Juliette Bruckner.
Corinne was preceded in death by her loving husband Dr. Joseph R. Bruckner and her parents Clarke...
Justine L. Putnam
Dec 11, 2022
Justine L. (nee Graver) Putnam, MOM, and MeMe passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Her 81 years were a true blessing to all that knew her.
MeMe is survived by her loving and devoted family; children, Wendy (Mark) Price, Melanie Podkulski, Tim (Kelly) Putnam; cherished Grandchildren, Erica (Nick)...
Alfred "Durk" W. Lee Iii
Dec 11, 2022
ALFRED “DURK” W. LEE III
Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort.
Durk is survived by his loving family, wife of 68 years Linda Lee (Dietz), children, Linda Lee, Durk Lee, Andrea (Paul) Turay, brother, Robert Lee, grandchildren, Nathan Lee, Rebecca Lee, Jennifer Reid, Kevin (Caitlyn) Turay, Leah Turay, great grandchildren, Brooklyn Reid...
Robert D. O'Brien
Dec 9, 2022
Robert D. O’Brien Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 9, 2022 with his family by his side.
Robert is survived by his siblings, James A. (Mary Jo) O’Brien, Maureen O’Brien, Barry T. (Sandra) O’Brien, Michael D. O’Brien, and Jamee A. O’Brien; sister-in-law Lynda O’Brien; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He is preceded in death...
Raymond B. Barowsky
Dec 9, 2022
Raymond B. Barowsky, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Lillian (nee Zimmerman) Barowsky; children Suzanne (Bump) Waghorne, Matt (Karen) Barowsky; grandchildren, Sierra and Savanna Waghorne, Tabitha, Natasha, and Denver Barowsky; brother-in-law, George (Grace) Zimmerman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death...
Bruce R. Engelhardt
Dec 6, 2022
Bruce R. Engelhardt
Age 80, 51-year resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 06, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Edith (nee Clark) Engelhardt. Beloved husband of 60 years of Virginia (nee Duran); loving father of Diana (Scott) Pavey, Rich (Tammy) Engelhardt, and Denise Engelhardt;...
Barbara (Yadron) Ridge
Dec 5, 2022
Barbara (Yadron) Ridge of Frankfort Illinois departed this life on December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family in love, song and prayer. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bob of 59 years leaving 4 grateful children: Maureen (Todd) Valliere, Christine Ridge, Robert (Rachel) Ridge and Lauren Ridge Clark along with her special gifts from God 5 grandchildren:...
Denise Ann Minski
Dec 5, 2022
DENISE ANN MINSKI
(WATSON)
Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, December 5th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Denise is survived by her loving family, daughter, Danielle (Ryan) Winnie, most adored grandson, Wesely Winnie, siblings, Doreen Woodward and Daren Watson.
Denise was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mabel Watson (Morris) and brother Dwayne Watson.
Denise’s greatest joy in...
Matthew K. Thormeyer
Dec 3, 2022
Matthew K. Thormeyer
Age 52, of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Matthew was born in Harvey, IL to the late Larry and Dianne (nee Benson) Thormeyer. Beloved husband of Amy (nee Lovegren) Thormeyer; loving father of Luke, Kevin, and Claire; dear brother of Jason (Theresa) Thormeyer; loved uncle of Laurelei,...
Deborah J. Taylor-Morris
Dec 2, 2022
DEBORAH J. TAYLOR-MORRIS
Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.
Deborah is survived by her loving family, parents, JB & Bettie Taylor (Cox), children, Kyle (Jessica) Morris, Amanda Morris, Kevin Morris, beloved dogs, Gypsy, Gonzo, Emilio, Cuppy, Winnie, Jake, Birdie and significant other, Robert Varecha.
Deborah was preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell...
Martha A. Vranesic
Nov 30, 2022
MARTHA A. VRANESIC
(DOWLING)
Age 91, of Morris, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at Park Pointe in Morris.
All services for Martha will be private.
Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox IL.
For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700.
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