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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Milorod Miller Ristich

Milorod Miller Ristich

August 30, 2022

Milorod Miller Ristich, 86, of New Lenox, formerly Crete and South Holland, passed away on Aug. 30, 2022. He is survived by his wife and “Honsey” of 56 years, Darlene; daughter, Marla (Demetrius) Dillahunty, of Atlanta, GA; sons: Randall Ristich of New Lenox and Gregory (Amy) Ristich of Frankfort. Grandpa of Nicholas (Carly), Demetrius, Cora, Alison, Lauren, Adam, Kelly, and...

Jolene Chryl Rahm

Jolene Chryl Rahm

August 30, 2022

Jolene Chryl Rahm, age 69, a resident of Shorewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She is survived by her loving family; brother William O. Rahm; sister Karen Ziech; sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Ken Hill; nieces Joanna (David) Pilon, and Amy (Pat) Carroll; nephews Daniel (Dee Dee) Hill and Allen (Luvi) Hill; numerous great nieces,...

Jeffrey P. Price

Jeffrey P. Price

August 30, 2022

Jeffrey P. PriceAge 69, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Jeff was born on an Army Base in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Amit J. and Sarah F. (nee Morgan) Price. Beloved husband and best friend of Debra (nee Brown); incredible father of Chandra (Carl) Dalton, Wendy (Chris) Karger, and A.J....

David E.  Baker

David E. Baker

August 30, 2022

David Edward Baker

Age 85, of North Fort Myers, FL, beloved husband of Lynn Michele Ridings (nee Krusche), died Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Dave was born June 26, 1937, in Ransom, IL, to Raymond and Anora (nee Jessen) Baker, the seventh of their 18 children. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1955. Dave...

Glenn W. Anderson

Glenn W. Anderson

August 29, 2022

Glenn W. Anderson Age 77 of Steger passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Glenn was born in Chicago, IL to the late John W. and Margaret M. (nee Hegstrom) Anderson. Loving father of Wendy (Christopher) Stiglic, Heather Anderson, Wesley Anderson, Joseph (Jacie) Anderson, and Eric (Molly) Anderson; cherished grandfather of Portia, Cecilia,...

Jacqueline Sander

Jacqueline Sander

August 26, 2022

JACQUELINE SANDER (FITZGERALD) Age 63, passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2022 at her home in Coal City. Jacqueline is survived by her loving family, children, John Fitzgerald, Matthew (Ashley) Sander, Julie (fiancée Arthur Alldread) Sander, grandchildren, Scarlett Fitzgerald, Savannah Fitzgerald, Colin Fitzgerald, Ryan Fitzgerald, Blake Sander, Weston Sander, great grandchildren, Archer Sexton, Araya Sexton, siblings, Kathleen (Richard) Hall, Bob...

Ann Marie Kolavo

Ann Marie Kolavo

August 26, 2022

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Ann Marie Kolavo (Cassidy)

On August 26th, Ann passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 84. She is now reunited with Frank, the love of her life, who passed away less than two years ago.

A devout Catholic, Ann always made it a priority to find time to say her daily Rosary and offered countless novenas for those in...

Beatrice A. Despain

Beatrice A. Despain

August 25, 2022

Beatrice A. DeSpain (nee Azarskis) Age 88 of Bradford, Illinois died on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home in New Lenox, Illinois. Beatrice was born in Chicago to Joseph and Marie (nee Mazeda) Azarskis in 1933. Fondly known as Bea, she grew up in Granville, Illinois. She met Carl DeSpain at a roller rink, and they were married...

Darrell K. Ortiz

Darrell K. Ortiz

August 24, 2022

Darrell K. Ortiz, age 73, a resident of the Orland Park and Mokena areas, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Loving husband of Christine Ortiz (Opalacz); beloved father of Brian (Kristen) Ortiz and Pete (Ann) Ortiz; cherished grandfather of Payton, Kaitlyn, Leah, Bailey, Ashleigh, Eli and Brody; dearest brother of Darlyn (Tom)...

Darryl G. Clausing

Darryl G. Clausing

August 23, 2022

Darryl G. Clausing, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home in Frankfort, IL surrounded by family. Darryl is survived by his beloved wife Billie (nee Shillinger) Clausing; daughters, Cathryn (Tim) Wrigley of Frankfort and Julie Clausing of Chicago; grandsons Thomas and Connor Wrigley of Frankfort; and sister Diane Orgill of Las Vegas. He is...

Elaine  Louise Leona Kuh

Elaine Louise Leona Kuh

August 22, 2022

Elaine L. Kuh (nee Otto), age 84, of Frankfort, Illinois, formerly of Matteson, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Elaine is the beloved mother of Robert Kuh, Diane Crumpley and Jonathan (Katy) Kuh. Dearest sister of Duke (Carol) Otto, JoAnne (Al) Sloan, Carol (late Ed) Denton; cherished grandmother of Grace (Allan) Mills, Hannah...

John F. Fisher Jr.

John F. Fisher Jr.

August 21, 2022

John F. Fisher Jr. Age 26 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beloved son of John Sr. and Donna (nee Baumann) Fisher; loving brother of Alex Fisher; cherished grandson of the late Thomas Sr. and the late Mary Therese (nee Moran) Fisher and the late Leonard Sr. and the late Maureen (nee McDermott) Baumann; dear...

Paula M. Corrado

Paula M. Corrado

August 21, 2022

Paula M. Corrado (nee Rhomberg) Age 79 of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, Chicago Heights, and the Pullman area of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Paula was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Francis and Loretta (nee Stanley) Rhomberg. Beloved wife of the late James A. Corrado Jr;...

Norma H. Gieseler

Norma H. Gieseler

August 16, 2022

NORMA H. GIESELER (REINERS) Norma H. Gieseler, 86, of Crete passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2022, at Park Place Rehabilitation Center in St. John Indiana. Norma was born on April 2, 1936, in Milford, the daughter of Fred and Dora (Henrichs) Reiners and they preceded her in death. She married Herbert W. Gieseler on August 5, 1956, in Milford...

Taylor Gurley

Taylor Gurley

August 16, 2022

Taylor Gurley James T. Gurley 65 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Taylor was born in Chambley, France to Gayle (nee Teston) Gurley Farrell and the late James T. Gurley. Beloved husband of Denise (Nee Hopkinson); loving father of Taylor Gurley Jr, Jacque Gurley, Brittany (Sammy) Mitchell, Teig Palmateer, and Keeli Palmateer; cherished...

Daniel Deverick Sr.

Daniel Deverick Sr.

August 15, 2022

DANIEL DEVERICK SR. Age 77, passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort. Daniel is survived by his loving family, children, Daniel (Donna) Deverick Jr., Darlene Gorman, grandchildren, William Deverick, Aubrey Deverick, Heather Gorman and Sam Gorman, siblings, Robert (Karen) Deverick and Virginia Deverick. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Lorraine Deverick...

Anthony J. Stinnett

Anthony J. Stinnett

August 15, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Stinnett, age 36, of New Lenox, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones Monday, August 15, 2022, after a courageously fought battle with his health. Tony was the beloved son of David Stinnett and Susan (Gary) Talarico and the hilarious little brother to Emily (Gene) Stanford, Michael Stinnett, and Daniel (Maria) Stinnett. His unsurpassed wit & charm will...

Karen L. Johnson

Karen L. Johnson

August 14, 2022

Karen Lynn Johnson (nee Frederiksen) Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Karen was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Dorothy (nee Hogge) Frederiksen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Mari Cagwin) Trend and Brian Johnson; cherished grandmother of Brittney, Tyler, Toby, and Shane Trend, Olivia Castelli, Victoria and Alexander Johnson, Rebecca Taylor,...

Thomas S. Sommers

Thomas S. Sommers

August 12, 2022

Thomas S. Sommers, age 76, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Alsip and Beverly, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022. Loving husband of Antoinette Sommers (Giglio); beloved father of Judy Sommers (Dave) Hanson and Donna (Tim) Guerin; dearest brother of late twin sister Jean (late Thomas) Davare, late Eileen (late William) O’Brien, and Richard (Virginia) Sommers; cherished grandfather...

Carol E. Murray

Carol E. Murray

August 12, 2022

Carol E. Murray (nee Budde) 71, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Carol was born in Dubuque, IA to the late Raymond H. and Lucille M. (nee Gross) Budde. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Murray (1992); doting mother of Jessica (Mark) Crnich, the late Neal Murray...