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Arthur C. Lange
November 12, 2023
Arthur C. Lange, 87, of Homer Glen, IL, formerly from Wascott, WI) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2023. He was born January 23, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Irving and Joy Lange. Art lived in the Minong/Wascott area for 44 years, where he was an avid bowler, fisherman, and was a member of the Gordon-Wascott Fire...
James E. Quinn
November 11, 2023
James E. Quinn, age 84, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with his family by his side.
James is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene (nee Gregutis) Quinn; children, Mary (Steve) Morris, James Quinn, Donna (Mark) Ricketson, Daniel (Trish) Quinn, and Joseph (Diana) Quinn; grandchildren, Anna Morris, Alex Morris, Matthew Quinn, Jason Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Diane Ricketson,...
Lawrence W. Sisk
November 9, 2023
LAWRENCE W. SISK
Age 64, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at his home in Mokena.
Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Jenell Sisk (Totani), father, Lawrence Sisk Sr., children, Shannan (Keith Latek) Sisk, Nicole (Steven) Leibfried, Brandon (Leah) Sisk, Anthony Sisk, Jordan (Victoria) Sisk, Taylor (fiancé Matthew Skobel) Totani, Michael Sisk, siblings, Barbara (Russell) Silkowski, Tina...
Dan Michael White
November 9, 2023
Dan Michael White 54, life long resident of Lockport was born in Chicago Heights to the late Andrew and Alice "Pat" White and passed away November 9, 2023. Loving father of Caiden and Kenady White; dear brother of Andrea (Richard) Bulanda; fond uncle of Cullin Bulanda. Dan Michael was a 1986 Lockport Township High School graduate before attending Illinois Wesleyan...
Michael J. Przybyla
November 7, 2023
MICHAEL J. PRZYBYLA
Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Patti Przybyla (McQuillin), daughters, Lydia (Spencer) Pope, Kim (Mark) Lask, brother, Robert (Theresa) Przybyla, grandchildren, Ethan Pope, Maya Lask and Ian Pope.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Isabel Przybyla...
William Richard Rhind
November 6, 2023
William “Bill” Richard Rhind, 87, of Chicago Heights passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carol Rhind; daughters: Carrie (Mike) Welf of Homewood, Cyndy (Bob) Gerecke of Chicago Heights; Grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) Tracy, Christen (Beau) Rogers, Kayla (Jason) Amodio, Brian, Eric, and Allison Gerecke and Great-grandchildren: Andrew, Molly, Mackenzie, Jack, Sean,...
Joseph G. Petronio
November 3, 2023
Joseph Petronio, age 76, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Joseph was born in Gorizia, Italy on January 17, 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane (July). He was also preceded by his mother Lilian Nelsen; brother Mario Corradino; and brother-in-law Donald Rademacher.
Joseph is survived by his...
Earl W. Pate
November 3, 2023
Earl W. Pate
Age 81, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023. Earl was born in Chicago, IL to the late Jamie and Elsie (nee Poynter) Pate. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Senesac) Pate; loving father of Mary Elizabeth (Lillian Knight) Pate, Katy (John) Hernandez, and Earl James (Paula) Pate; cherished grandfather of Jonathan Scott James,...
Tamara L Carli
November 1, 2023
Tamara L. Carli, 61 of Elwood IL, was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Norma Andrews and passed away November 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert Carli; loving mother of the late Robert Antonaglia and Joseph (Olga) Antonaglia; dear sister of the late Jeffrey (Nancy) Andrews and the late Eric Andrews; fond aunt of Bruno (Jacquelyn) Andrews, Erik...
Douglas S. Kirchman
November 1, 2023
Douglas S. Kirchman 66, of Tinley Park was born in Springfield IL to the late Harry and Carole Kirchman and passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. Beloved husband of 43 years to Carol (nee Emrich) Kirchman; loving father of Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman and Kevin (Chrissy) Kirchman; proud grampy of Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman; dear brother of Jeff (Lisa) Kirchman,...
Brian G. Hite
October 31, 2023
Brian Hite, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with his family by his side.
Brian is survived by his son, Adam (Kristi) Hite; grandchildren, Brandee, Adelyn, Brooklyn, and Kyan; and his sister Laurie (Russell) Peak.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marie Hite.
Brian will be remembered for being a very...
William D. Burn
October 29, 2023
WILLIAM D. BURN
Age, 74, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ellen Burn (Salscheider) and grandson, William Garcia. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Burn (Macias), children Fernando (Elizabeth) Garcia, Melissa (Jordan Kielian) Garcia, Alina (Patrick Geary), siblings,...
John F. Pester
October 26, 2023
John Pester, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by family.
John is survived by his beloved wife Marsha (nee Sabin) Pester; son Tim (Teresa) Pester; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his sister Eleanor Pester.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Pester Harris; and his parents William and Minnie Pester;
John will always be...
Robert J. Grannum Sr.
October 26, 2023
Robert Grannum Sr., age 83, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Robert is survived by grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; daughter-in-law Jane Grannum; son-in-law Daniel Drewry;
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Grannum;...
Anthony "Nacho" Cardenas
October 25, 2023
Anthony (Nacho) Cardenas
May 2, 1932 to October 25, 2023
Anthony was born in Chicago on May 2, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2023.
Father of Anthony (Mary), late Mario (late Carolyn), Paul (Shannon) and Lisa (late Dan) Pole.
Son of late Nicholas and Paula Cardenas, loving brother to his late sisters: Mary, Jennie, and Carmen. Fond grandfather,...
Elaine T Somers
October 24, 2023
Elaine Somers, age 83, passed away peacefully at Dimensions Assisted Living Facility in Burr Ridge, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Debbie) Thompson III, and Tracy L. (Sebastian) Unger; grandchildren, Andrea Thompson, Eric Thompson, Annelise Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Annemarie Thompson, Amalia Thompson, Emily Unger and Christian Unger; and her sister Judy (late George) Marshall.
Preceded...
Margaret Mcguire
October 24, 2023
Margaret McGuire (nee Flaherty)
Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her home. Margaret was born in Inisheer, County Galway, Ireland to the late Michael and Mary (nee Sherry) Flaherty. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. McGuire; loving mother of Maribeth (the late Thomas) Matuszak, Teresa McGuire, Michael McGuire, David (Maria) McGuire, and John (Colleen)...
Daniel M. Keigher
October 23, 2023
Daniel Keigher, age 41, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Daniel is survived by his children, Liam and Imogen; father Michael Keigher; sister Jayme Keigher; mother of his children Heather Lawson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother Georgeann Keigher.
Daniel loved his family, and his children meant the world to him....
Robert C. Dartsch
October 22, 2023
Robert Carl “Bob” Dartsch, soulmate of his cherished wife of 56 years, Carol Ann (nee Code),
passed peacefully October 22 to be with his Lord and his beloved Blessed Virgin Mary. Bob was
born January 22, 1941 to his late parents, Helen Veronica and Robert Alexander Dartsch in
Chicago, IL. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Diane Dartsch...
James M. Troutman
October 22, 2023
James M. Troutman of Frankfort, Illinois was born in Joliet on December 28th, 1938, and entered eternal life on October 22, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marjorie (Mitchell) Troutman, and a brother, Thomas Troutman. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Anderson) Troutman; two sons, Brent...
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