Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Thomas A. Dakin

Thomas A. Dakin

July 26, 2022

Thomas A. Dakin Age 51, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Tom was born in Oak Forest, IL to the late Joseph M. Sr. and the late Rava “Gerry” (nee Compton) Dakin. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Vicich) Dakin; loving father of Jessica Dakin; dear brother of Joe...

Marcus S. Renwick

Marcus S. Renwick

July 26, 2022

Marcus S. Renwick, a resident of Marion, Illinois formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Loving husband Kara (Grabbe) Renwick; beloved father of Kaylie Renwick and Kalynn Renwick; dearest son of the late Bruce and Judy (Wenk) Renwick; fond half-brother of David Renwick. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Marcus was a graduate...

Helen R. Cameli

Helen R. Cameli

July 24, 2022

Helen Rose Cameli, nee Mesec, 87 of New Lenox, IL, born February 10, 1935 in Waukegan, IL and peacefully passed on Sunday July 24, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital with her husband Sam and son Tom by her side. Rose as she was called by friends and family graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1953 and then attended Northern...

Dawn E. Wilson

Dawn E. Wilson

July 23, 2022

Dawn E. Wilson, age 79, a resident of Mokena formerly of Dolton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Loving wife of Stan Wilson; beloved mother of Brian Wilson and Jeannine (Darren) Emery; dearest sister of John Wigby. She was an executive secretary for Aramark in South Holland. A memorial visitation will be...

Michelle Christerson

Michelle Christerson

July 23, 2022

Michelle Christerson, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23rd 2022 at her home in New Lenox. Michelle was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on October 27th, 1962 to Michael and Sandra Sacharian. Michelle was a loving mother to Sarah and Keith Christerson and a cherished friend to many. Michelle was a nurse at Stateville Correctional Facility and had a...

Earl A. Miller

Earl A. Miller

July 23, 2022

Earl A. Miller, age 89, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of the late Cynthia A. Miller; beloved father of Earl M. (Cheri) Miller, Nadine Gingerich, Andrea Swanson, and Claudia Vilillo; dearest brother of the late Donald (late Marie) Miller and the late Jeanette (late...

Valarie Marie Link

Valarie Marie Link

July 23, 2022

Valarie Marie Link Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Warren Barr, Orland Park, IL. Valarie was born in Galesburg, IL to the late Wayne E. and Hazel R. (nee Jenkins) Link. Beloved sister of Ann Lail, Randy (Diane) Link, and Tim Link; loved aunt of numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Valarie was a...

Donald  W. Haberkamp

Donald W. Haberkamp

July 22, 2022

Donald W. Haberkamp, age 71, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 22, 2022 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Diane (Wojcik) Haberkamp; beloved father of Christina (Joseph) Paleczny and Kurt (Amanda Butlett) Haberkamp; dearest brother of Henry "Skip" (late Alice) Haberkamp, late Harold Haberkamp, Susan (late Kenneth) O'Tyson and...

Charles A. Lobue Sr.

Charles A. Lobue Sr.

July 22, 2022

Charles A. LoBue Sr. Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, July 22nd, 2022. Charles is survived by his loving family, loving wife of 50 years, Cathleen LoBue (Burns), sons, Charles A. (Michelle) LoBue Jr., Michael V. LoBue, sister, Paulette Stracci, loving Nonno to Marissa LoBue, Jacob LoBue, brother in-law, Patricia (Eddie) Salvador, uncle to several nieces, nephews, great nieces...

Dennis Michael Hill

Dennis Michael Hill

July 19, 2022

Dennis Michael Hill, age 56, a resident of Worth, formerly of New Lenox and Blue Island, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Loving son of the late Robert and Elaine (Tarnroos) Hill; Loving brother of Sharon Hill, Kathy (Richard) Jones, Craig (Carol) Hill, Richard (Karen) Hill and Kenneth (Renee) Hill; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dennis loved...

Mary Ann Gatto

Mary Ann Gatto

July 19, 2022

Mary Ann Gatto, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Mary Ann is survived by her beloved children, Victoria (Steve) Wilcox, Frank Gatto III, Teresa (Dominic) Porto, Gerri (Jay) Gordon, Kathryn (Patrick) Kirk, Constance (Anthony) Zuccato; grandchildren, Tommy, Nicole, Michael, Daniel, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Alexis, Joshua, Samuele, Stephanie, Matthew, Brendan, Jenna; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Miranda, Samantha,...

Mildred "Millie" Rogers

Mildred "Millie" Rogers

July 19, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Rogers, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Tinley Court Senior Living in Tinley Park. Millie is survived by her three loving children, Donna Rogers, Donald (Victoria) Rogers, and Daniel Rogers; along with her 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald; and son, James Rogers. Millie...

Arlene M. Cleary

Arlene M. Cleary

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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...