Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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)...

Matthew Michael Davis

Matthew Michael Davis

February 4, 2023

Matthew Michael Davis

Matthew Davis, 39, of Chicago left this earth on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:05pm, surrounded by immediate family. Matthew was a warrior until his final breath, after suffering an accident 18 months earlier.

Matthew was born in Rockford, Illinois on March 20, 1983. He is predeceased by maternal grandparents Eileen and Adolph Danta, paternal grandparents Bernice and Jack...

Kevin W. Heim Jr.

Kevin W. Heim Jr.

February 4, 2023

KEVIN W. HEIM JR.

Age 43, of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Kevin is survived by his loving family, wife, Courtney Heim (Norton), children, Kaya Heim, Kevin W. Heim III, mother, Valerie Babka (Huffer) and sister Amanda (Gary) Weisenberger.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Kevin W. Heim Sr.

Kevin was employed...

Verna Marie Kowal

Verna Marie Kowal

February 4, 2023

Verna Marie Kowal, age 73, a resident of Matteson formerly of Glendale Heights and Wheaton, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Franciscan Health Center in Olympia Fields. Loving wife of Thomas Kowal; beloved mother of Thomas Kowal and Ariecka (fiancée Thomas Wayne Miller) Kowal; dearest sister of Ochal Caudill, Jr. Donna (late Edward) Tomassone and Sandra Godinez; cherished...

David A. Fiore

David A. Fiore

February 4, 2023

David A. Fiore, age 62, passed away suddenly at his home in New Lenox on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

David is survived by his beloved wife Kimberly (nee Gricius) Fiore; his cherished daughters, Cara Fiore, Antoinette (Daniel) Fiore, and Jenna Fiore; his siblings, Laura Carroll and Gina (Cameron) Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sadly, his mother Patricia (nee Murnyak) Fiore, passed...

Donald W.  Lorenz

Donald W. Lorenz

February 3, 2023

Donald “Don” W. Lorenz, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 3, 1935 in Joliet, IL and was the son of Albert and Alma Lorenz.

Don is survived by his brother, Richard Lorenz, his beloved children, Dean (Nancy) Lorenz of Jackson, MI; Lori (James) Fuchs of...

Hazel Marie Andrews

Hazel Marie Andrews

February 3, 2023

Hazel M. Andrews, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Cottages of New

Lenox.

Hazel is survived by her beloved children, Michael (Jodi) Andrews, Steve (Amy) Andrews, Lorie Andrews,

Tracy (Pat) Knowles, and Teri DiLorenzo; grandchildren, Brian (Dana) Andrews, Sean (Samantha)

Andrews, Neil Andrews, Brianna (Cal) DeRue, Melissa (Dan) Zierk, Rachel (Robin) Lawrence, Kelly (Matt)

Gibbons, Andrew (Jessica) Knowles, Michael...

Lana Sutton

Lana Sutton

February 3, 2023

Lana H. Sutton, age 70, a resident of Mokena formerly of Calumet City and Hobart Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving mother of Melissa (Rob) Esquivel and Carl Sutton; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Kenidee, Nolan, Vincent and Natalie; dearest sister of Donald (Lois) Wesolowski and Rick Wesolowski; fond sister-in-law of...

Janice M. Morris

Janice M. Morris

February 1, 2023

JANICE M. MORRIS

(POLLARD)

Age 65, of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

Janice is survived by her loving family, husband of 43 years, Dale Morris, children, Lindsay (Mark) Hoots, Dana (Aaron) McGuirt, Sean (Kerry) Morris, grandchildren, Gabrielle, Carson, Alana, Landen, Jaxon, Chase, Aiden, Griffin, Declan, Selah, Elijah, Emery, Eisley, Everett, siblings, Richard Pollard...

Betty L. Carlson

Betty L. Carlson

January 30, 2023

Betty Piazza Carlson grew up in Melrose Park, Illinois, graduating in 1950 from Proviso East High School. Carl Carlson, her husband of 63 years, preceded her in death. Together they raised three daughters in Berkeley, Illinois. Over the years, she worked as a secretary for various temp agencies. In retirement, Betty and Carl enjoyed summers at Lake James in Angola,...

Earl E. Zastro

Earl E. Zastro

January 30, 2023

Earl E. Zastro, age 81, a resident of Frankfort (formerly of Tinley Park), passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Donna (Ryan) Zastro; beloved father of Mike Zastro, the late Kristy Zastro, Laura (Joseph) Cissell and Ryan Zastro; dearest brother of Gerry (Chris) Zastro; cherished...

Sandra O. Meyer

Sandra O. Meyer

January 28, 2023

Sandra Olivia (Voland) Meyer passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 with her family by her side to be with her Lord. Born Sept. 15, 1943 to Solvay and Oline Voland, Sandy was a classy lady devoted to her friends and family. She leaves behind her cherished husband of 58 years, Richard, loving daughter Tracy and son-in-law Scott Simons, grandchildren...

Ryan R. Gabey

Ryan R. Gabey

January 28, 2023

RYAN R. GABEY

Age 45, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.

Ryan is survived by his loving family, wife, Katherine Gabey (Fingello), daughters, Frances Gabey, Anna Gabey, father, Richard H. Gabey Jr., siblings, Dean (Rebecca) Gabey, Joe (Erin) Gabey, niece, Elliot Gabey and nephew Vance Gabey.

Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra...

Margaret M. Adelman

Margaret M. Adelman

January 28, 2023

Margaret M. “Marge” Adelman (nee Welter)

Age 86, resident of Lockport and Lisle passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born in Lockport to the late Bernard and Mary (nee Weiler) Welter. Beloved wife to the late Charles R. Adelman; loving mother of William "Bill" (Shelly) Adelman, Judith Adelman, Janice (Jeb) Cadwell, Jodine (Michael Sartori)...

Karl P. Navarrete

Karl P. Navarrete

January 28, 2023

Karl P. Navarrete, age 69, passed away at home on January 28, 2023.

He is survived by his loving children, Constance (David) Messing, and David (Melissa) Navarrete; his mother Joan Navarrete; grandson, Daniel Cash; siblings, Dawn Veverka, Gerry (Terri) Navarrete, and Heidi (Late Rich) Klein; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Karl is preceded in death by his father, Edward Navarrete; and his...

Veronica R. Schmidt

Veronica R. Schmidt

January 27, 2023

Veronica R. Schmidt (nee Slattery)

Age 62, of Mokena, IL passed away at her home on Friday, January 27, 2023. Veronica was born in Chicago, IL to the late Richard and Constance (nee Macklin) Slattery. Beloved wife of the late William K. Schmidt; loving mother of Bill (Melanie) Schmidt, Bobby Schmidt, and Sarah (Hector) Reyes; cherished grandmother of Hector, Cody, and...