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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Thomas C. Gierat
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
November 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.
Palia Amor Malinowski
November 29, 2022
Palia Amor Malinowski, age 8 months, of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. beloved daughter of Jaira Ventura and Jonathan Malinowski; loving sister of Elijah Malinowski; precious granddaughter of Richard and Erin Malinowski, Johnny and Marilou Ventura; dearest great granddaughter of Mercedes and the late Henry Onato, Clifford and Susan Yaeger, Richard and Therese Malinowski and...
Sheila K Kurt
November 28, 2022
SHEILA K. KURT
(GREENE)
Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
All services for Sheila will be private.
Arrangements by Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Frankfort IL.
Lenore R. Davis
November 27, 2022
Lenore R. Davis (nee LaMorte)
Age 89 of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, Rock Run Place, Joliet, IL. Lenore was born in Glenfield, PA to the late Rocco and Rose (nee Fusco) LaMorte. Beloved wife of the late Weldon E. Davis; loving mother of Frank Giliberto, Matthew Giliberto, Michael (Teena) Giliberto, and Thomas (Diana) Giliberto;...
David A. Weigal, Sr
November 27, 2022
David A. Weigal, Sr., age 60, a resident of Oak Forest formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving father of David (Val) Weigal, Jr.; beloved grandfather of Andrew Weigal and Masey Leatherman; dearest brother of Georgian (Spencer) Davis, Jim Harrison, Debra (Frank) Lang, Harold (Kristine) Weigal Jr., Doris...
Marguerite "Peggy" Labarbara
November 27, 2022
Marguerite "Peggy" LaBarbara (Anderson), age 85, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet Park, Oak Forest and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Donald LaBarbara; loving mother of Donna (Dan) Brtis; dearest sister of Bob Anderson and Tom Dertz; proud grandmother of Hannah Brtis, Katie Brtis and Danny Brtis....
Willard A. Barenz
November 26, 2022
Willard 'Will" A. Barenz
Age 93, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Will was born in Joliet, IL to the late Jacob Barenz and Vera (nee Kohlhagen) Barenz-Homerding. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Cooper) Barenz; loving father of Janice Knippel, and Janine (Robert) Glass; cherished grandfather of Erin (Masato) Kominami,...
Russell K. Johnson
November 25, 2022
Russell K. Johnson
Age 67, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Alice “Jean” (nee Wally) Johnson. Loving father of Jason (Jennifer) Johnson, David (late Sarah) Johnson, and Cheyenne (Kyle) Novak; cherished grandfather of Adeline and Rylan Johnson, and...
Thomas S. Burke
November 24, 2022
Thomas S. Burke, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Patricia (Garrett) Burke, children Thomas A. Burke (friend Dreeana Smith), Jeremy (Tracy) Burke and Nicole (Brian) Burke. Gail
(Phil) Bauer, Mary (Rudy) Wolf, Joseph (Pam) Garrett and Colleen (Gregg) Ferlin.
His cherished grandchildren, Alicia, Chase,...
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