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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
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)...
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...
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