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Rhonda K. Wilson
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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.
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Stephen R. Stubblefield
June 23, 2022
Stephen R. Stubblefield, age 75, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Stephanie (Gary) Tavoletti, Brett (Missy Froehlke) Stubblefield, Dana (Mike) Stack; grandchildren, Cale Stubblefield, Paige Tavoletti, Dominic Tavoletti, Hailey Stack, Blake Stack, Casyn Stubblefield, Dallas Stack, Carson Stack, and Ryan Rajaballey; siblings, Jim (June) Stubblefield, and Tom...
William Hucher
June 22, 2022
WILLIAM HUCHER Age 77, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 at his home in Lockport. William is survived by his loving family, partner, Rochelle L. Holt, step-children, Teddy (Paula) Sargent, Brenda (Don) Person, step-grandchildren, Jack Sargent, Mason Sargent, siblings, Eddie Hucher, John (Jennie) Hucher, Tom (Debbie) Hucher, Wanda (Ken Dearing) Pazanin-Dearing, Rose (Mike) May and numerous nieces and...
Ellen T. Cuculich
June 20, 2022
Ellen T. Cuculich (nee Beazley), age 90, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, June 20, 2022. Ellen is survived by her loving children, Carole Gainer, Mary Skerrett (Michael Sweeney), Nancy Dykstra (William), Tom Cuculich (Jaclin), and John Cuculich (Roseann); grandchildren, Colin Gainer (Ariana), Joseph Gainer, Paul Skerrett (Kerri), Kathryn Wachtor (Matt), William Dykstra (Kimberly),...
Kathleen M. Vicich
June 19, 2022
Kathleen M. Vicich (nee Aimaro) Age 69, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Joliet to the late Louis and Helen (nee Malnar) Aimaro. Beloved wife of Kenneth Vicich; loving mother of Kimberly (Mike) Gorman, Kenneth (Shenz) Vicich, and Kristy (Nick) Akai; cherished Nana of Anita...
Margaret A. Mueller
June 19, 2022
Margaret Ann Chesnut Mueller passed away on June 19, 2022. She was born at home on March 2, 1924 in Geneva, NB to Edgar and Florence (Brower) Chesnut. The small family moved around a lot for her father, a farmer, to find work during the depression era. She graduated from Dundee high school in 1941. Her first job was in...
Joyce A. Jaros
June 18, 2022
JOYCE A. JAROS (PRAWIEC) Age 81, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joyce is survived by her loving family, husband, Thomas B. Jaros, daughters, Suzanne (Glenn) Daly, Jill (Mark) Alles, Kathleen (John) Downes, grandchildren, Daniel Daly, Jaclyn (Ciaran) Cronin, Steven (Marija) Daly, Sara (Dan) Lisak, Michael (fiancée Anne Monroe) Daly, Leah...
Robert J. Grannum Jr.
June 18, 2022
Robert Grannum Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving wife Jane (nee Lewison) Grannum; son Jason Grannum; and father Robert Grannum Sr. He is preceded in death by his son Robert Grannum III; his mother Patricia Ann Grannum (nee Cooper); and his sister Catherine...
Arthur G. Ross
June 17, 2022
Arthur G. Ross Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Art was born in Chicago to the late John L. and Marie (nee Danna) Ross. Beloved husband of Maribeth (nee MacLean) Ross; loving father of Shannon (Steve) Caraker, Jillian Ross, Adam (fiancée Julie Kowalski) Ross, Luke (Brooke) Ross, Erica (Cody)...
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