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Patricia A. Laschober
November 24, 2022
Patricia A. Laschober (nee Kelly), age 76 of Mokena, IL, completed her life of service on November 24, 2022. She was happily married over 54 years to William J. Laschober, whom she met in German class at college. She was an incredible mother to Maureen; William P. (Julianne); and Colleen (late Christopher) Maples, who never heard their parents speak even...
Heinz B. Barkowski
November 23, 2022
Heinz B. Barkowski
Age 82, of Mokena, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Heinz was born in Tauroggen, Lithuania to the late Walter and Emma (nee Kuschmann) Barkowski. He spent most of his childhood in Germany, before coming to the United States. Beloved husband of Dona (nee Thomas) Barkowski; loving stepfather of Jesse Pash (05-19-2021);...
Edward C. Monreal
November 22, 2022
Edward C. Monreal
Age 85 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his home. Ed was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Anna F. (nee O’Leary) Monreal. Beloved husband of 64 years of the late Joan (nee Buczkowski) Monreal; loving father of Lee (Rebecca) Monreal, Edward (late Cindi) Monreal, the late William Monreal, and Paul (Susan)...
Dr. Donald J. Bonomo
November 20, 2022
Dr. Donald J. Bonomo, age 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flint MI, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Loving husband of Claudia Bonomo (Chatel); beloved father of Ann (William) Fanizzo, Laura Bonomo, Megan (John) Fordon and Dr. Raymond (Wendy) Bonomo; dear brother of Gerard (Marne) Bonomo; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn (Dr. Eshwar) Murthy, Patrick Drouillard, Jack (Becca)...
Merle L. Bettenhausen
November 19, 2022
Merle L. Bettenhausen
Age 83, of Tinley Park, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Merle was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Walter and Sylvia (nee Ricchio) Bettenhausen and was raised on the family farm in Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Nancy J. (nee Detrick); loving father of Brian...
Joey A. Terrell
November 19, 2022
Joey A. Terrell
“Joe”
Age 72, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Joe was born in Allentown, PA to the late George and Helen (nee Reph) Terrell. Beloved husband of Susan Clement; loving father of Lesley Stratton, Joel (Debbie) Terrell, Tami (Dean) Theriault, and Lisa (Allen) Kannapell; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Mary, and...
Edward J. Thorp
November 18, 2022
EDWARD J. THORP
Age 87, of Tinley Park, passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2022 at Warren Barr in Orland Park.
Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Clementine Thorp (Bloom), children, Ginny Kriz, William (Nemie) Thorp, Charles (Pam) Thorp, Fredrick (Teresa) Thorp, Steven Thorp, Susan (Dan) Panozzo, Nancy (Larry) Pufahl, Dale (Melissa) Campbell, Lisa (Terry) Culver, 24 grandchildren and 8...
Michael Mecozzi
November 17, 2022
Michael Mecozzi
May 22, 1953 - November 17, 2022
Michael Marion Mecozzi, 69, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Susan (LaVette) Mecozzi; devoted father of Michael (Aimee) Mecozzi and Robert (Georgann) Mecozzi; proud grandfather of Lucia, Michael Antonio, Cecelia, and Alivia; dearest brother to Maureen (John Moline) and Joe (Leesa) Mecozzi; loving brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle,...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Vanderlee
November 15, 2022
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Vanderlee (Grugett), age 84, a resident of Orland Park formerly of South Holland, passed away on November 15, 2022 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Peggy is survived by her loving husband Wayne Vanderlee, age 92, of 63 years; beloved mother of Karen Vanderlee, grandchildren John Robert Nichoson, Ariel Nichoson and Edward Stump; Keith (Michelle) Vanderlee, grandchildren...
Luis Padilla
November 14, 2022
Luis Padilla, age 55, a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Mexico passed away on November 14, 2022. Loving husband of Maria Padilla (Perez); beloved father of Luis Eduardo (Andrea) Padilla, Cesar Padilla and Karina Padilla; cherished grandfather of Ewin Padilla; dearest brother of Armando (Christine) Padilla, Gerald (Silvia) Padilla and Lourdes Padilla; fond uncle of Jennifer Padilla, David Padilla,...
John B. Witt
November 14, 2022
JOHN B. WITT
Age 96, of Dolton, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey.
John is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Witt (Paris), children, Kathy (Joe) Kuhn, Patty (Tim) Dul and granddaughter Caitlin Kuhn.
John was preceded in death by parents, Albert & Grace Witt (Kramer), siblings, George Witt, Alice Witt and Clara (Charlie) Norhdurft.
John was...
Antoinette Marie Talbert
November 12, 2022
Antoinette Marie Talbert, age 69, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Advent Health Hinsdale. Loving wife of Jim Talbert; beloved mother of Amanda (Brian) Bartosz and Scott Talbert; dearest sister of Anthony “Sonny” (Terri) Esch, Mark (Jane) Esch, Leonore “Butch” (late John) Forbes, Loretta “Cookie” (Al) Anderson and Sharon (Joe)...
Aaron Lamore
November 11, 2022
Aaron Matthew LaMore, age 45, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Manteno, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Loving husband of Erin LaMore (Talaga) cherished father of Mia LaMore, beloved son of Mary and the late Mickey LaMore; dearest son-in-law of Mike and Noreen Talaga; dear brother of Robert “RJ” LaMore,...
Kathryn D Johnson
November 11, 2022
Kathryn D. Johnson (nee Raine), passed away peacefully at her home on, Friday November 11, 2022 with her family by her side.
Kathryn is survived by her beloved husband Gerald Johnson; children, Mike, Stina, Pete, and Bill; and her six grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Shirley (Duckworth) Raine; and her siblings, Bobby and Billie.
Kathryn was a...
Jenny Narel
November 10, 2022
Jenny Narel, age 63, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort Square and Midlothian, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Loving sister of Helen (Ralph) Rupslauk, Celine Narel and James (Wendy) Narel, nieces and nephews, Lori (Billy Murphy), Mary (William) Howard, John Rupslauk, AJ Rupslauk, Steven (Cameron) McLees, Ashley Narel, Christopher (Katie) Narel and Dylan Narel, great nieces and...
Samuel R. Dileto
November 10, 2022
SAMUEL R. DILETO
Age 80, of New Lenox passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2022 at the Mother Theresa Nursing Home in Lemont.
Samuel is survived by his loving family, wife, Lola Dileto (Pope), children, Susan (Merrick) Miller, David (Michele) Dileto, Christine (Vincent) Fang, Scott Dileto, sister, Madeline Joann Dileto, grandchildren, Samantha Dileto, Danielle Dileto, Nicolas Dileto, Matthew Fang, Anna Fang, Nathaniel...
Ashley Nichole Ramsey
November 9, 2022
Ashley Nichole Ramsey, age 24, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Ashley is survived by her mother Denise Engelhardt; father Mark Ramsey; siblings James Engelhardt, Tiffani Michelle Engelhardt, Stephanie Marie Ramsey; maternal grandparents Bruce and Virginia Engelhardt; paternal grandfather John Weiss; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by...
Rosemary Kobar
November 8, 2022
Rosemary Kobar (nee Dempsey), age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kobar; daughters, Dawn Conroy, and Amy (Kevin) Bogac; grandchildren, Mitchell Cianci, Justin (Maylyn) Misiora, Madeline Conroy, Owen Howell, Thomas Conroy, Adam (Maria) Bogac; sister, Patricia (late Eugene) Halleran; sister-in-law Mary Lou Dempsey;...
Florian D. Przybyla
November 8, 2022
Florian D. Przybyla, age 86, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Joan Przybyla (Bosko); beloved father of Jean Moy, Patricia (Tim) O'Shaughnessy and Ken (Izabela) Przybyla; cherished grandfather of Megan, Becca, Lauren, Jackie, Brandon, Rachael, Weronika and Ryan. He is also survived by many nieces,...
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