Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael J. Monken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jane Marie Narcissi

Jane Marie Narcissi

February 9, 2023

JANE MARIE NARCISSI

(BABCOCK)

Age 59, of Mokena passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at her home in Mokena.

Jane is survived by her loving family, husband, John R. Narcissi, son, John Francis Narcissi, father, Robert Babcock and sister Janis (Kyle) Racine.

Jane was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Babcock (Boettger).

Jane was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Margo E. Boomsma

Margo E. Boomsma

February 9, 2023

Margo E. Boomsma (nee Olson)

Age 84, of New Lenox, previously of South Holland, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Margo was born in Harvey, IL to the late Evert and Ruth (nee Schuler) Olson. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius N. “Neal” Boomsma; loving mother of Diana (Steve) Avery, Nicholas (Julie) Boomsma,...

Thomas H. Ennis

Thomas H. Ennis

February 7, 2023

Thomas H. Ennis

Age 92, of Homer Glen, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home. Thomas was born in Lansing, MI to the late James H. and Mary Ann (nee Wood) Ennis. He is survived by his loving family; his stepdaughter, Phyllis Seno; his special kitten, Kittie, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Patricia A. Witkowski

Patricia A. Witkowski

February 7, 2023

Patricia Ann Witkowski

Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Mabel (nee Kiehl) Grant. She was also preceded in death by her stepparents Joseph Kuklik and Brady Grant. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Witkowski; loving mother of...

Rita K. Difiore

Rita K. Difiore

February 5, 2023

Rita K. DiFiore (Thompson), age 83, a resident of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at home with loved ones by her side. She was born in Chicago on May 4th, 1939.

Loving wife of Vincent L. DiFiore; beloved mother of Vincent (Patricia), Judy (Byron Danley), Linda (Lewis Carrozza), Christopher, Christina (Michael Klement), Jack (Michelle) and Ken (Amy).

Cherished...

Patricia A. Fiore

Patricia A. Fiore

February 5, 2023

Patricia A. (nee Murnyak) Fiore, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Minooka, on Sunday, February 5, 2023 with her family by her side.

Patricia is survived by her loving children, Laura Carroll, and Gina (Cameron) Miller; daughter-in-law Kimberly Fiore; brother Ralph (Patty) Murnyak; cherished grandchildren, Caitlin (Corey) Morgan, Connor Carroll, Colin Carroll, Quinn Carroll, Cara Fiore, Antoinette (Daniel)...