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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Donald "Tally" T. Thalacker
Jun 2, 2022
Donald " Don" T. Thalacker, age 67, a longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of Tinley Park passed away at his home on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Loving son of the late George and Vivian (Isenegger) Thalacker; beloved brother of Susan (Martin, Jr.) Frieling and Gary (Kathy Ryl' Kuchar) Thalacker; dearest uncle of Lisa Frieling, Christy (Jason) Burkhardt, Martin Frieling,...
Jean "B.J." Latowski
May 31, 2022
Jean "B.J." Latowski, age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Loving wife of James Latowski; beloved mother of Lynn (Stephen, III) Grankowski; cherished grandmother of Stephen Grankowski, IV. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Betty (Swanson) Merritt. Jean was a supporter of Ridgewood Cyle Association in...
Ronald M. Clark
May 30, 2022
RONALD M. CLARK Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, May 30th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort. Ron is survived by his loving family, wife, Marianne Clark (Crepinsek), children, Christie Biscaglio, Kyle (Sara) Clark, Nick (Jessica) Clark, siblings, Rosemary Lenzie, Carol McGowan, Yvonne Russom, grandchildren, Nicholas Biscaglio, Averie Cline, Makinley Clark, Logan Clark, Landon Clark, Haley Clark, Taylor Clark...
Wallace "Skip" Salabura
May 30, 2022
Wallace “Skip” Salabura, age 49, passed away at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on Tuesday, May 30, 2022. Skip is survived by his son Jacob Salabura; parents Wallace and Mary (nee Hinko) Salabura; brothers, William (fiance Christine) Salabura, Wesley (Terry) Salabura; nieces and nephews, Makalyn Salabura, Jaicelyn Salabura, Lucas Salabura, Nicolas Salabura, and Blake Salabura. Preceded in death by...
James M. Bartels
May 29, 2022
James M. Bartels, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his beloved wife Beverly (nee Grigsby) Bartels; daughters, Vanessa (Craig) Pearson, Holly (Dean) Battaglia, and Charlene (Chris Penland) Bartels; and his grandchildren, Eileen Johnson, Audrey Pearson, Nicholas Battaglia, Anthony Battaglia, Jake Doman, and Heather Doman; and...
Geraldine E. Dryja
May 27, 2022
GERALDINE E. DRYJA Age 86, of Matteson, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2022 at her home in Matteson. Geraldine is survived by her loving family, sister, Bernadette Iversen, numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, John & Clara Dryja (Zmuda) and sibling, John Dryja, Eleanor Volkman and Alice Dryja. Geraldine was...
Norma J. Andrews
May 26, 2022
NORMA J. ANDREWS (HAGSTROM) Age 78, of Elwood, passed away Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at her home in Elwood. Norma is survived by her loving family, children, Tammy (Robert Carli) Andrews, daughters in law, Nancy Andrews, Jenny Jaksinik, grandchildren, Bruno (fiancée Jacquelin Mortimer) Andrews, Eric (fiancée Marissa Moody) Andrews, Joe (fiancée Olga Hernandez) Antonaglia, Christopher Andrews, Nicholas Andrews, Aja Andrews,...
Lake G. Sedberry, Jr.
May 25, 2022
Obituary for Lake G. Sedberry Jr. Lake G. Sedberry, Jr., 72 of New Lenox, IL passed away May 25, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Loving husband of 45 years to Debra Sedberry nee Cohen, beloved father of Alicia (Paul) Sines and Matthew (Michelle) Sedberry both of Highland, IN, cherished Papa of Amelia Lake Sines, Hunter Samuel Sines...
Georgeann Lynn Keigher
May 24, 2022
Georgeann Lynn Keigher, age 65 a resident of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2021, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She is survived by her loving family; husband Michael Keigher; daughter Jayme Keigher; son Daniel Keigher grandchildren Colin (Jayme), Liam and Imogen (Daniel); siblings Renae Palmer (Mike), Michael Michelson (Linda), Raymond Michelson Jr., Debra Erickson, Marlene Baumhover...
Lillian Fitzgibbon
May 23, 2022
Lillian Fitzgibbon, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lillian is survived by her brothers, Patrick (Barbara) Fitzgibbon and Michael (Susan) Fitzgibbon; and her nephews, John (Dr. Mary) Fitzgibbon and Scott (Lindsey) Fitzgibbon. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Rosemary (nee Kingston) Fitzgibbon. Services for Lillian...
Joseph John Kowalkowski
May 22, 2022
Joseph Kowalkowski’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Joseph passed away on May 22, 2022 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Joseph, who liked to be called Joe, was born in Długopole,...
Sandra G. Kokosz
May 20, 2022
Sandra G. Kokosz, age 66, a resident of Coal City formerly of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, May, 20. 2022. Loving mother of Harmony (Adam) Woodcock; beloved sister of John (Sandy) Kokosz, Michael (Cheryl) Kokosz and Debra (Todd) Bennett; cherished grandmother of Logan Woodcock and Maxwell Woodcock. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...
Sharon Delimata
May 19, 2022
Sharon Ann Delimata, 78, of DeBary, FL, passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Erwin and Myrtle Schieve. Sharon was a School Bus Driver in the Transportation Industry. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 04, 2022 from 10:00am...
Timothy H. Stuenkel
May 19, 2022
Timothy H. Stuenkel Age 44, a resident of Aurora passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Tim is survived by his loving family, sisters Julie (Dwayne) Michaels and Jill (Tom) Rieman; nieces and nephews Brett Michaels, Justin (Trisha) Michaels and Amanda Rieman; aunts and uncles Arlene (late Dick) Dahlman, Debbie (Mike) LaComb, Brandy (late Larry) Stuenkel,...
David M. White
May 18, 2022
David M. White Age 51, of New Lenox, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Dave was born in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Joyce (nee Maionchi) White. Loving and devoted father of Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Madeline White; dear brother of Donna (Robert) Krzeboit and Daniel (Beth) White; loved uncle of several nieces...
William D. George
May 17, 2022
William D. George Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Bill was born in Joliet to the late James G. and Verna (nee Meadmore) George. He married Mary (nee Rackhaus) George on August 7, 1971, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Marshall, IL. He is survived by his wife Mary; nephews and nieces David (Jacqueline) George, Kathleen...
Walter J. Bauer Jr.
May 16, 2022
WALTER J. BAUER JR. Age 91, of Berwyn, formerly of Riverside, passed away Monday, May 16th, 2022 at Generations of Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park. Walter is survived by his loving family, wife of 63 years, Geraldine Bauer (Faber), children, Christine (Jeff Buending) Bruton, John (Bonnie) Ramsay, Steven (Karen) Bauer, grandchildren, Jack (Jessie) Bruton, Catherine (Dan Camponova) Bruton, Laura (Brian)...
Mary C. Rassman
May 16, 2022
Mary C. Rassman (nee Stoiber) “Bean” Mary C. Rassman, age 84, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022. Mary was born and raised in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1957. Soon after high school, she was hired at Illinois Bell as a telephone operator where she worked for 38 years. As a little girl,...
Larry Wennlund
May 15, 2022
Larry Wennlund Donald Larry Wennlund, age 80 of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Larry was born in DeKalb, IL to the late Donald F. and Gertrude (nee Carlson) Wennlund. Beloved husband of over 58 years of Shirley Ann (nee Major) Wennlund; loving father of Jayna (Dean) DeAngelis, Cass (Michelle) Wennlund, Dr. Joelle...
Daniel W. Small Jr.
May 12, 2022
Daniel W. Small, Jr., 71, longtime resident of Oak Forest, recently of Mokena passed away May 12, 2022 peacefully at home. Danny was born at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 47 years, Mary Jo (nee Laschober) Small; children, Michael (Andrea) Small and Katherine (Christopher) Wochos; cherished grandfather...
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