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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Brian N. Severson
September 18, 2022
Brian N. Severson, age 67, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Donna (nee Cameron) Severson; children, Laura (James) Holmes and Christopher (Lauren) Severson; grandchildren, Abigail, Logan, and Jack Holmes; siblings, Karen Severson, Patricia (Jim) Elkow, and Peter Severson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert Burton Swallow, Jr.
September 18, 2022
Robert Burton Swallow, Jr., age 77, of Mokena formerly of Crestwood and Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at home surrounded by family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Cheryn Swallow (Bytnar); beloved sons Kevin (Mare) Swallow and Jeffrey (Nicole) Swallow; cherished grandchildren Luke Swallow, Lilyth Swallow, and Logan Swallow; dearest sisters Carol (George) Stull and Patsy...
Alphonsus J. Ullrich
September 18, 2022
ALPHONSUS J. ULLRICH
Age 85, passed away on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Alphonsus is survived by his loving family, children, Jason Ullrich, Julie (Derek) Gato, grandchildren, Katelyn Ullrich, Kelly Ullrich, Lauren Gato, Lindsay Gato, siblings, James Ullrich, Raymond Ullrich, Eugene Ullrich, Anna Nance, Ernest (Regina) Ullrich, Lorraine (Jim) Topel, Patricia (Fred) Mitchell, Jacqueline (Bob) Meinzer...
Gerald J. Conley
September 18, 2022
Gerald J. Conley
Age 73, of Monee, IL passed away at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, IN. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL to the late John F. and Lorraine A. (nee Ross) Conley. Beloved husband of the late Diana (nee Stern) Conley; loving father of Nicole (Brad) DeGrave; cherished grandfather of Sophia, Caleb, and Camden DeGrave; dear brother of Carol...
Marilyn Anderson Bristow
September 17, 2022
Marilyn Anderson Bristow
Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022.
Marilyn is survived by her loving family, children, Amanda Couch, Laura (Paul) Ramsay, Gavin (Roxanne) Bristow, brother Robert Anderson, sister-in-law Ruth Ann Anderson, grandchildren, Abigail Ramsay, Elizabeth Couch and Kayla Ramsay.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Robert Bristow, parents, Cameron and June Anderson, brother James Anderson.
Marilyn worked...
Eleanor E. Sabey
September 13, 2022
Eleanor Elaine (Janssen) Sabey, 96, passed away peacefully on Sept, 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was the only child of Wilbur Janssen of Quincy, IL and Thelma (nee Lohr) Janssen of Bloomington, IL.
She is survived by eight children: Kaaren (late E. Lawrence “Larry” Oldfield), Kristin Bladek, Richard (Kathy Sabey), Delle West, John...
Juan Carlos Contreras
September 11, 2022
JUAN CARLOS CONTRERAS
Age 31, passed away on Sunday, September 11th, 2022.
Juan is survived by his loving family, wife, Candy Contreras, mother, Bertha Contreras, step-father, Felipe Moreno, daughter, Aleyah Contreras, siblings, Daisy Contreras, Julian Contreras, Felipe Moreno, Isaias (Mackenzie) Moreno, Isabel Moreno and William Moreno.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on...
John G. Day
September 11, 2022
John G. Day, age 76, passed away at home on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathryn (nee Craven) Day; children, Shannon, Adrian, Peggy, and John Jr.; grandchildren, Brandon, Alexis, Ambree, Andrew, Kaylee, Cabrey, Jonah, and Johnny III; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John is preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor (nee Gravestock)...
James F. Weldon
September 10, 2022
James F. Weldon
79, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late Francis P. and Loretta M. (nee Hackett) Weldon. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Pfeiller) Weldon for 50 years; loving father of Sean Weldon, Eric (Laura) Weldon, and Erin Weldon; cherished grandfather of Cameron,...
Carl L. D'Andrea
September 9, 2022
CARL L. D’ANDREA
Age 87, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at Clarendale of Mokena.
Carl is survived by his loving family, sons, Douglas D’Andrea, Paul (Judi) D’Andrea, sister, Carol (Ed) Bocchino, grandchildren, Elizabeth D’Andrea, Michael D’Andrea, Sean Bloomfield, Christina (fiancée Colin Uthe) Bloomfield, James (fiancée Hannah Bolt) Bloomfield and Carly D’Andrea.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline D’Andrea...
Anthony Roshko
September 9, 2022
ANTHONY ROSHKO
Age 88, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at his home in Mokena.
Anthony is survived by his loving family, wife, Marion Roshko (Kala), children, Anthony L. (Barbara) Roshko, Y. Cheryl (Greg) Busboom, siblings, Ed (Jane) Roshko, Mary Ann Roshko, grandchildren, Timothy Roshko, Jonathan (Raylene) Roshko, Andrew Roshko, Benjamin Roshko, Amanda (Ken) Grantham, Samantha Chevalier, Cody Chevalier, Meghan (Donta)...
Paul D. Welp
September 8, 2022
Paul D. Welp
Age 76, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Clarendale of Mokena. Paul was born in St. Louis to the late Alvin A. and Roma A. (nee Rinck) Welp. Loving father of Stacy (Eileen) Narcotta-Welp and Adam (Amy) Welp; cherished grandfather of Daniel Welp and Miles Narcotta-Welp; dear brother of the late John Welp;...
Robert A. Scott
September 7, 2022
ROBERT A. SCOTT
Age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox.
Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Danielle Scott (Lonigro), children, Robert M. Scott, Michelle (fiancée Brendan Ditchman) Scott, mother, Mary Scott (Woods), siblings, Larry Scott and Laura (Marshall) Scott-Crusing.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Lavern Scott.
Robert owned and operated Scott...
Jacqueline Dunigan
September 6, 2022
Jacqueline Dunigan, age 85, a resident of Lemont formerly of San Francisco, CA, Chicago, Tinley Park, and Monee, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Lemont Nursing Home in Lemont. Beloved mother of Lori (Ric) Munoz, Linda ( late Wayne “Joey”) Baxter, George (Vicki) Dunigan, Debbie (Dave) Schroer, Joseph (Jeannie) Dunigan and Connie (Andrew) Sleezer; loving grandmother of Jason...
Lorraine M. Dodaro
September 6, 2022
Lorraine M. Dodaro nee Galloy. Age 93. Longtime Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago’s Roseland and Kensington Neighborhoods. Graduate of St Catherine of Genoa Catholic Grammar School and Pullman Tech. Worked as a bookkeeper for James R. Angio Accountants in Frankfort. Wife for 69 years of Robert E. Dodaro. Mother of Robert (Maureen), Thomas (Karen Jo), William (Karen Lee) Dodaro, Susan...
Gabriel Brandon Hernandez
September 5, 2022
Gabriel Brandon Hernandez, age 43, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox; loving husband of Marie Hernandez (Martinez); beloved father of his baby girl Aurora who was his world; dearest son of Juan and the late Blanca (Mendez) Hernandez; dearest brother of John...
Dorothy Buiter
September 5, 2022
On Monday, September 5, 2022, Dorothy “Dot” Alice Buiter passed away just two days before her 91st birthday.
Dorothy was born on September 7, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herman and Lois Reimann. She met her future husband, Ray Buiter, in elementary school, and she later graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. Ray and Dorothy were married on November 27,...
Theresa C. Unnerstall
September 5, 2022
THERESA C. UNNERSTALL
(CHAPEK)
Age 88, passed away on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.
Theresa is survived by her loving family, husband, James Unnerstall, sons, Ronald (Allison) Unnerstall, Alan (Teresa) Unnerstall, sister, Rita (late Jerry) Robertson, grandchildren, Anna Unnerstall, Alex (fiancée Kristin Truesdale) Unnerstall, Nicklas Unnerstall, Samuel Unnerstall and numerous nieces and nephews.
Theresa was preceded in death by her...
Anthony Diorio
September 3, 2022
Anthony DiOrio
On Saturday, September 3, 2022, Anthony J. DiOrio loving husband, father, papa, uncle and dear friend, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord at age 74. Anthony was born on December 3, 1947, in Chicago. He was the beloved son of Hilda and Carlo DiOrio. He had 1 sibling, John (Karen) DiOrio. He is survived by his...
Dolores "Dee" Buckner
September 3, 2022
Dolores “Dee” Buckner, age 83 a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of James “Jim” Buckner, Sr.; beloved mother of Laurie (John) Pasko and James “Jim” (Sabrina) Buckner, Jr.; dearest sister of Vicky Walsh, Elly (late Dick) Twietmeyer...
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