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Caroyl L. Bush
October 2, 2022
Caroyl Lee Bush (nee Beckstrom), age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Caroyl is survived by her loving children, Bradley (Michael Patton) Bush, Stephanie (John) Hosman, Gary “JR” Bush, and Caroyl “Coco” (Rob) Hollis; grandchildren, Landon Hosman, Tyler Hosman, Mitchell Hosman, Jackson Hosman, Jayna Hosman, Jaclyn (Paul) Sanfilippo, and Lydia Hollis.
She is preceded in death...
Celeste E. Laszlo
October 2, 2022
Celeste E. Laszlo (nee Gasmann)
Born: September 12, 1935 in Chicago, IL
Died: October 2, 2022 in New Lenox, IL
Celeste E. Laszlo passed away not to death, but to eternal life; at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL with family by her side at age 87. Celeste was born in Chicago to the late Calmer Gasmann and Claribel (nee Bebber). Beloved...
Sharon Smith
October 1, 2022
Sharon Smith (Hepfinger), age 65, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Oak Lawn, Hometown and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Loving mother of Amy (Jason) Gilbert and Lindsey (Patrick) Larson; dearest sister of Mark Hepfinger; cherished grammie of Grace, Gwen, Jacob, Sydney and Brody; fond aunt of Danny Hepfinger. She is also survived...
Karen S. Labaj
October 1, 2022
Karen S. Labaj (Wayda)
Age 68, of Matteson formerly of Frankfort Square, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields. Loving wife of Michael Labaj; beloved mother of Trishia (Richard) Krupa, Michael (Robin) Labaj, Jr. and Mary Rose (Phillip) Warbiany; dearest sister of Kathy Donnelly, Michele (Bruce) Watson, the late Pam (late Robert) Bankhead and Michael...
Janice E. Bartel
September 30, 2022
Janice E. Bartel
Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Jan was born in Joliet, IL to the late Harold A. and Hazel M. (nee Muncey) Jacobs. Loving wife of the late Donald V. Bartel; dear sister of Terry (Judy) Jacobs and the late Gilbert (Carol) Jacobs; cherished aunt of Dawn (Tom)...
Sara A. Zulfer
September 28, 2022
Sara A. Zulfer (nee Neyers)
Age 58, of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at her home. Sara was born in Chicago, IL to the late Leonard and Evelyn (nee Renspie) Neyers. Beloved wife of Charlie Zulfer; loving mother of Sylvia (Dave) Zulfer-Aultman and Josh (Sarah) Zulfer; cherished grandmother of Zac (Jen Nichols) Ruckle, Brandon...
Florence Elisabeth Ward
September 28, 2022
Florence Elisabeth Ward (Kiel)
Age 94, of Frankfort, II, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, early Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022.
Florence was born on July 3, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Otto and Elsa Vivian Kiel. She was the eldest of four daughters and was an active member of the Zion Evangelical Free Church in...
Robert Frank Johnston
September 27, 2022
Robert Frank Johnston, a resident of Frankfort, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Robert is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Brenda Johnston (Shutway); loving children Erik Johnston and Melissa (Todd) Timmreck. Bob was the proud grandfather of grandchildren: Ashley (Ryan) Timmreck-Walker, Nicholas, Madison, and Paige Timmreck. He is survived by his sister Sharon Gorgol and family. Bob...
Timothy L. Terrell
September 27, 2022
Timothy L. Terrell
Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Tim was born in Alameda, CA to the late Macon and Elizabeth (nee O’Connell) Terrell. Beloved husband of Jan (nee Vinson) Terrell; loving father of Nick Terrell and Alex (Tippy) Terrell; dear brother of the late Jay Terrell; good...
Martha J. Hoyt
September 26, 2022
Martha Joan Hoyt of New Lenox and Joliet, IL passed away on September 26, 2022 at age 84. Martha, also known as “Mirt” by her friends and family, was born on February 22, 1938, in Downers Grove, IL, to John and Margaret (Fischer) Hoyt.
Martha attended ten different schools while her family farmed, ultimately graduating from Lincoln-Way Central High School in...
Patricia M. Buttle
September 26, 2022
Patricia M. Buttle, age 79, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Dolton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Symphony of Palos Park. Loving wife of Ralph "Buzz" Buttle; beloved mother of Pauline (Jeff) Modjeski, Bill (Teresa) Grace, Russell (Martha) Grace and Jennifer (Greg) Mazurek; dearest sister of Linda (Tom) Planer, Kathy (Edward) Smith, Susan Tanner, Ellen (Rich) Ford...
Carol A. Boban
September 25, 2022
Carol A. Boban, affectionately know as "Punker", age 87, passed away at her home in New Lenox, IL on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
Carol is survived by her beloved children, Martin (Bobbi) Boban and Michael (Laurie) Boban; grandchildren, Tracee, Laura (Finn), Jamie (Darnell), Maggie (Greg), Mallory (David), Melissa (Kyle), and Michelle; greatgrandchildren, Harley and Isaiah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is...
Peter J. Campanella
September 25, 2022
PETER J. CAMPANELLA
Age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at his home at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.
Peter is survived by his loving family, daughter, Michelle (Thomas) Keener, significant other, Catherine Cook, grandchildren, Amanda (Michael) DiPerna, Darcey Keener and great granddaughter Francesca DiPerna.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary Campanella (Cirrincione), wife, Darlene Campanella...
Jerry Rafacz
September 22, 2022
Jerry Rafacz, age 79, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Loving husband of Karen Rafacz; beloved father of Andrew (Jenal) Rafacz and Michelle (Andrew Rea) Rafacz; cherished grandfather of Fiona Rea; dearest son of the late Albert and Angeline (Wyrostek) Rafacz; fond brother of Barbara (Ted) Nykaza, the late Edward (Patricia) Rafacz and the...
Murray W. Sims
September 22, 2022
Murray William Sims, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 22, 2022. Murray was a native Chicagoan, son of the late Murray and Gertrude (Ramer) Sims and was raised on Chicago’s south side. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep, Hyde Park High School, St. Joseph’s College and John Marshall Law School. Murray was a member of the US Army Reserves...
Patricia "Pat" Malinowski
September 22, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Malinowski (nee Souillard), age 90, late of Orland Park, formerly of South Chicago. Beloved wife of Leroy. Loving mother of Eric (Margie) Malinowski, Mary Beth Malinowski, Lee Ann (David) Bruce and Lori Ann (Salvador) Arias. Devoted grandmother of Peter (Jackie) Malinowski, Kyle (Rahul) Malinowski, Patricia (Nick) Burch, Benjamin Bruce, Salvador (Lauren) Arias, Alex Arias, Andrew Arias and the...
A. Donald Cohen
September 20, 2022
Allan Donald Cohen, age 82, of New Lenox, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Lucille Cohen.
Donald was the firstborn, older brother to Bob and Marcia. Something that not everyone knows about him, is that he learned to play the accordion as a child at age...
Salvatore R. Fiore Jr.
September 20, 2022
SALVATORE R. FIORE JR.
Age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at the Manteno Veteran’s Home in Manteno.
Salvatore is survived by his loving family, children, Salvatore R. (Bridget) Fiore III, Deborah (Mike) Godfrey, James Fiore, Teresa (Mark) Ihssen, brother, Ron Fiore, grandchildren, Sam IV, Scott, Luc, Bella, Rocco, Coco, Michael, Sheena, Kyleeann, Neil, Clarissa, Nic, 13 great grandchildren and...
Marilyn F. Davis
September 20, 2022
Marilyn F. Davis (nee Keuch)
Age 91, formerly of Tinley Park and Blue Island, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Greenfields of Geneva. Marilyn was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Raymond and Blanche (nee Parker) Keuch. Beloved wife of the late Lester N. Davis; loving mother of Susan (James) Blackburn, Sandra (Maurice) LaMantia, and Sharon (William) Sheridan;...
Scott Dite
September 19, 2022
Scott Dite
Age 51 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, September 19th, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Scott was born in Joliet, July 23, 1971. Beloved husband of Jyll (nee Sedlock) Dite; loving and proud father of Emyrsen, Cayden and Ava Dite; loving son of Butch and Sue (nee Borchardt) Dite, loved brother of Kris Geigner, Jodi (Joe)...
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