Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Arlene M. Cleary

Arlene M. Cleary

Jul 16, 2022

ARLENE M. CLEARY (ULLSMITH) Age 82, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at her home in Mokena. Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Phillip O. (Tammy) Cleary, Timothy Clearly, Desiree (Harold) Lacasse, siblings, Richard (Anne Ryan) Ullsmith, Sally Birsa, Susan Sparks, Michael Ullsmith, Steven Ullsmith, Robin (John) Lindahl, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and very close...

Virginia C.  Martinez

Virginia C. Martinez

Jul 15, 2022

Virginia C. Martinez passed away on July 15, 2022. Beloved Wife of Fernando Martinez for a loving 43 years. Loving Daughter of Virginia, née Abreu, and the late Dr. Tomas Munoz. Dear Mother to Tristan (Brandy), Matthew (Stephanie) and Rebecca (Collin) Greiner. Dear Sister of Thomas (Jacquelyn), the late Dr. Frank (Lucille), Patricia (the late Raymond) Zulanas, Edward, the late...

Judith A.  Lusk

Judith A. Lusk

Jul 12, 2022

Judith A. Lusk, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Judith is survived by her loving children Holly (Mike) Griff, Julie (Mike) Clendenning, Peter (Stacey) Lusk, and Andrew Lusk; grandchildren, Alex, Kelsey, Emily, Joshua, Ashley, Brandon, Nathan, and Cayden; and her sisters, Rita (Pat) Kennedy, and Beverly (Bud) Cascone. She is preceded...

Linda S. Irvine

Linda S. Irvine

Jul 9, 2022

Linda S. Irvine, age 77, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving mother of John D. Irvine (Lorrie), Karen (Joseph) O'Malley, Susan (Christopher) Dudik, and Stephanie (Jason) Ooykaas; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Mark) Kozlowski, Shannon (late Rocco) DelRio, Christina (Ricky) Ephraim, Marti and Linda...

Vernon "Sandy" J.  Sanborn, Iii

Vernon "Sandy" J. Sanborn, Iii

Jul 9, 2022

Vernon “Sandy” J. Sanborn, III, age 75, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Kirtland, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born to Vernon and Patricia Sanborn (deceased). Loving husband of Diane Sanborn (Sanford); loving father of Sandi (Eric) Wesel and Tricia (Tomas) Sanborn-Novickas; dearest brother of Pam (Terry) Ludwig and Penny...

Shawn M. Twiddy

Shawn M. Twiddy

Jul 7, 2022

Shawn Michael Twiddy Age 40, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Shawn was born in Harvey, IL to Steven and Sheree (nee Babich) Twiddy. Loving father of Keighan Witte, Abigail Twiddy, Eli Twiddy, and Abel Twiddy; dear brother of Jason (Jaci) Twiddy; loved uncle of Madison and Dillon Twiddy; also survived by a very special...

Phyllis Jean Fox

Phyllis Jean Fox

Jul 6, 2022

Phyllis Jean Fox, age 82, a resident of Marian Village in Homer Glen, formerly of the Quad Cities, Country Club Hills and Wheatfield, IN. passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Loving wife of the late Roger Fox; beloved mother of Jeff (Cindy) Fox, Dan (Jill) Fox and Jill (Jeff) Seaman; dearest daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn (Weiler)...

Samantha L. Hoelscher

Samantha L. Hoelscher

Jul 5, 2022

Samantha Lynn Hoelscher Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Samantha was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Sandra (nee Lea) Hoelscher and the late Thomas Hoelscher Sr. Beloved wife of John Stacy; loving mother of John Thomas Stacy and Hannah Marie Stacy; dear sister of Darlene Hoelscher...

Rhonda K. Wilson

Rhonda K. Wilson

Jul 3, 2022

Rhonda K. Wilson, 63, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away at 11:08 am July 3, 2022 at her residence in Mount Vernon. She was born January 28, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Robert and Kyveli (Papasoglou) Deforest. Rhonda married Daniel Wilson and he preceded her in death in March of 2018. Rhonda is...

Elaine V. Bockelmann

Elaine V. Bockelmann

Jul 2, 2022

ELAINE V. BOCKELMANN (ALM) Age 90, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Elaine is survived by her loving family, children, Joyce (Carl) Larson, Janet (John) Swanson, grandchildren, Carl (Abby) Larson, Jennifer (Vinny) Gustafson, Lauren Swanson, Jay Swanson, great grandchildren, Audrey Larson, Clara Larson, Paige Gustafson and Hunter Gustafson. Elaine was preceded in death...

Carmen Prescia

Carmen Prescia

Jul 2, 2022

Carmen Prescia, 93, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by his wife of 70 years and his loving family. Carmen was born on June 18th in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Celia Prescia. He was the adored older brother to Geraldine (Vincent) Bertucci. Carmen graduated from Loras College on a...

Mary Elizabeth Juraska

Mary Elizabeth Juraska

Jul 1, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Juraska, age 76, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest and Olympia Fields, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving wife of Alan Juraska; beloved mother of Kristan Spencer; dearest sister of Patrick (late Annette) Sullivan and Thomas (Christine) Sullivan; cherished grandmother of Emily and Matthew Spencer; fond aunt of several...

Debra Lee Trevor

Debra Lee Trevor

Jun 30, 2022

Debra Lee Trevor, age 57, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Loving mother of Robert (Caitlin) Jolly and James (Kimberly) Trevor; dearest daughter of John (Margaret) Chenel and Sharon (Dewey) Lytle; beloved sister of the late Laurie Utsch; cherished grandmother of Payton Jolly, Liam Jolly and Lily Trevor; fond aunt of James (Dawn) Utsch...

John "Jack" Flannery, Sr.

John "Jack" Flannery, Sr.

Jun 29, 2022

John “Jack” Flannery, Sr., age 87, past resident of Frankfort, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1935, in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of 56 years and best friend of the late JoAnn Flannery (Brow); Dearest father of JoAnn (Dan) Krause of New Berlin, WI and John L. Flannery, Jr. of Elgin;...

Thomas Nykiel Iv

Thomas Nykiel Iv

Jun 28, 2022

Thomas J. Nykiel IV, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at Humbolt Park Health in Chicago. Thomas is survived by his loving sisters, Jaclyn Berry, Joni Van Alstine, and Rebecca (Joseph) Bruckner; his nieces and nephews, Sean (Brianne) Berry, Alec (Amelia) Berry, Kyle Berry, Nate Ellis, Hailey Van Alstine, Joey Bruckner, Jack Bruckner, and Juliette Bruckner; great-nephew...

Barbara C. Macek

Barbara C. Macek

Jun 28, 2022

Barbara C. Macek (nee Glowacki), age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, of 65 years, Stanley J. Macek; children, David (Kristi) Macek, Daniel (Kimberly) Macek, and Connie (Tom) Wilcosky; grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Macek, Teage (Dan) Hasselbring, Trevor Macek, Paige Macek, Michael Macek, Cooper...

Patricia A. Lockman

Patricia A. Lockman

Jun 27, 2022

PATRICIA A. LOCKMAN (BREESE) Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, June 27th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Julie Pecho, Paul (Linda) Lockman, Brad Lockman, siblings, Thomas (Angie) Breese, James (Renee) Breese, Gary Breese, grandchildren, Gemma Pecho, Alex Pecho, John Lockman, Kathy Lockman and two great grandchildren. Patricia was...

Robert  A. Zajac

Robert A. Zajac

Jun 26, 2022

ROBERT A. ZAJAC Age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife Helen Zajac (Wozniak), children, Elizabeth (Anthony) Porte, Robert J. Zajac, Genevieve (Anthony) Padula, grandchildren, Russell Porte, Joel (Carrie) Porte, Craig (Erica) Porte, Rachel Porte, Aaron (Jessica) Porte, Anthony J. Porte, Ren Zajac, Maggie...

Marian C. Clark

Marian C. Clark

Jun 25, 2022

Marian C. Clark (nee Cannon), age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving children, Sheila (Michael) Haggerty, Patrick Clark, Janet (Robert) Burns, Thomas Clark, Michael Clark, Maureen Clark, Anthony (Beverly) Clark, and Sally Clark; her sixteen grandchildren; and her eighteen great-grandchildren. Marian is preceded in death...

Marilyn A. Cozzie

Marilyn A. Cozzie

Jun 24, 2022

Marilyn A. (nee Gerasch) Cozzie, age 85, passed away at her home in New Lenox on Friday, June 24, 2022. She is survived by her loving children, Cindy (late William) Schubert, Glen (Diane) Cozzie, and Janet (Alfredo) Contreras; grandchildren, William (Katie) Schubert, Ryan Schubert, John (Tina) McCaffrey, James (Kristina) Cozzie, Vincent Contreras, and Kevin Contreras; numerous great-grandchildren and a great...