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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Marianne Pertchi
March 8, 2023
Marianne Pertchi (Bentz)
Age 89, of Frankfort formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Marianne is survived by her loving family; children Steve (Patti) Pertchi, Matthew (Lauren) Pertchi and Andrew (Diana) Pertchi; sister Peggy (Tim) Diesburg; brother Charles Bentz, Jr.; grandchildren Stephanie, Bradley (Kim), Olivia, Tom (Jessica), Annie (Joe) Nee, Traci (Eric), Terri...
Reinier Heyne
March 6, 2023
REINIER HEYNE
Age 92, of Eureka, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, March 6th, 2023.
Reinier is survived by his loving family, children, Catherine (Matthew) Gregait, Melissa (Jeff Angellotti) Heyne, Debbie Clancy, Greg (Kim) Heyne, grandchildren, Tommy Angellotti, Noah Gregait, Rachel Gregait, Zachary Heyne, Aden Clancy and Emilia Heyne.
Reinier was preceded in death by his parents, Hendrikus & Gertrude Heyne (Elferinck)...
Sara M. Arias
March 5, 2023
Sara Marie Arias (nee Pacyga)
Age 45, of Joliet, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Sara was born in Joliet, IL to Judy (nee Clark) and the late Robert D. Pacyga. Beloved wife of the late David Lee Perkins; loving mother of Alicia (fiancé Ruben Saucedo) Arias, the late Serenity “Riggy” Perkins,...
Bill Elliott
March 5, 2023
Bill Elliott, age 60, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Lainie (nee Beemsterboer) Elliott; children, Steve (Grace) Elliott, Amanda Elliott, Mallory (Billy) Storrs, Kiley (Joe) Balog, and Mac; father Doyle (Marilyn) Elliott; cherished Popsie of, Stevie, Bryce, Kellen, Brady, Addison, Casen, Quinn, Cole, Shane; siblings, Mike, Tracy, Ken, and Scott;...
Timothy Michael Jolly
March 5, 2023
Timothy Michael Jolly, age 53 a resident of New Lenox formerly of Alsip, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving son of Clarence and Adrienne (Janiak) Jolly; beloved nephew of Barbara (late Ron) Gadzinski; dearest cousin of Sara Gadzinski, Phillip Gadzinski, Ronny Gadzinski, Tina Gadzinski and Billy (Pat) Serckie. Timothy loved sports...
Ryan D. Mellen
March 5, 2023
Ryan David Mellen, age 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Ryan is survived by his beloved wife Amanda (Nee McGrath) Mellen; children, Andrew, Brandon, Collin, and Allie; siblings, Nicole (Josh) Gage and Lauren Mellen; parents, Keith (Maura) Mellen and Colleen Mellen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a quick witted person who loved making others smile. He recently...
Donna A. Belsanti
March 3, 2023
Donna M. Belsanti, age 90, passed away peacefully at Lemont Nursing and Rehab on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Donna is survived by her loving son, Joseph (Susan) Belsanti; her grandchildren, Katelyn (Ryan) Pinter, John (Haley) Shellhammer, and Scott Shellhammer; and her great-grandchildren, Grace and Harper Pinter.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Belsanti; parents, Francis and Mary Schoenecker; and...
Charles Nebes, Jr.
March 2, 2023
Charles Nebes Jr. (“Chuck”) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife Becky; daughter Keri (Kyle) Vester; son Steven Nebes and grandchildren Julia and Lilian. In addition, he is survived by his sister Sue (Pat) Madden; Bruce (Theresa) Nebes; mother-in-law Lois Stetzler; sister-in-law Sandi (George) Burrier, brother-in-law Jerry Stetzler, brother-in-law David (Sonja) Stetzler and...
Ann "Joanna" Vandergenugten
March 1, 2023
Ann "Johanna" VanderGenugten, 94, of Schererville, IN, formerly Crete, IL, passed peacefully on March 1, 2023. Mother of Barry (Karen) of Mokena, IL, Roger (Betty Schlosser) and Brian (Kelly) VanderGenugten of Schererville, IN. Oma of Kevin, Kelsey, Connor VanderGenugten, Rachel (Blake) MacDonald, Dana (Jack) Martin, Danielle Schlosser. Great Oma to Leonard, Finin VanderGenugten; Dylan, Alexandra, Graham MacDonald; Johanna, Carter Martin....
Nancy A. Galasinski
March 1, 2023
Nancy A. Galasinski (nee Jindra)
Age 81 of New Lenox, formerly of Worth, IL and Colon, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Nancy was born in Chicago to the late Laddie Sr and Louise (nee Ruda) Jindra. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Galasinski; loving mother of Debra (John) Rossi, Russell (Rhonda)...
Ralph Hausser
February 28, 2023
Ralph Hausser passed away, at home peacefully with his family by his side, on February 28, 2023, at the age of 88, after a long heart-breaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on him by Alzheimer’s. Ralph was born in Eldorado, Illinois on October 25, 1934, to Charles R and Lily Bell Hausser. Ralph was a man of strong...
Anton "Tony" G. Lavine
February 27, 2023
ANTON “TONY” G. LaVINE
Age 81, of Mokena passed away Monday, February 27th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Tony is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy LaVine (Brooks), children, Mike Brooks, Tony (Gina) Brooks, Lisa LaVine, Angie (Jim) Trost, Ryan (Christine) LaVine, siblings, Ted (Pat) LaVine, Rudy (Michelle) LaVine, sister in-law, Linda LaVine, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and...
Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price
February 26, 2023
Joyce E. Znamirowski-Price, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Alden Courts of Shorewood, IL., due to complications from Dementia.
She was born, raised, and lived in or near Baltimore, MD during the first 35 years of her life. In 1983 she married her husband of 40 years, Robert Price. They moved to the greater Chicago area at...
Virgil Coleman
February 26, 2023
Virgil Coleman, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on February 26, 2023. One of five children of the late Hubert and Violet Coleman, Virgil was born on July 4, 1932, and grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 57 years, Lola Coleman; his mother and father, Hubert...
Malvin A. Genens
February 25, 2023
Malvin Alice Genens (nee Kasputis)
Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Smith Crossing, Orland Park, IL. Beloved sister of Francine (Charles) Fuhrer; loving aunt of Larry (Joni) Mohr, and Celia Fuhrer; loved great aunt of David (Nicole) Mohr; also survived by many dear friends at Smith Crossing. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Michael J. Monken
February 23, 2023
MICHAEL J. MONKEN
Age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at his home in Bloomington.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Monken (Johnson), children, Jeff (Beth) Monken, Susan (Evan) Mahan, Tom (Ann) Monken, grandchildren, Isabelle Monken, Amelia Monken, Evie Monken, Cade Mahan, Calla Mahan, Emilee (Erich) Lieser, Abigail Monken, Reid Monken, great grandson, Jack Lieser, siblings, Glenn...
Calvin V. Bisping
February 22, 2023
CALVIN V. BISPING
Age 72, of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Calvin is survived by his loving family, children, Candy Bisping, Sandy Bisping, Timothy (Lynn) Bisping, Tamie Bisping, brother, Duane Bisping, grandchildren, Travis Kuta, Ashley (Brad) England, Andrew (Natalie) Bisping, Nathan (fiancée Pacey Hazzard), Luke (Abby) Bisping, Jonathan Bisping, Noah Bisping,...
William J. Botka
February 21, 2023
William J. Botka, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with his family by his side.
William is survived by his beloved wife Mryna (nee Armstrong) Botka of 67 years; children, Patricia (Jim) Lukas, David (Patty) Botka, Ronald (Kelly) Botka, Christine (Mike) Hendry and Annette (Mitch) McClain; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
He is preceded in death by...
Ronald J Englert
February 19, 2023
Ronald J. Englert, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Marcia (nee Hammond) Englert; children, Craig (Amie) Englert, and Mandy (Jim) Holuj; grandchildren, Andrew Englert, Abigail Englert, Anna Englert, Ava Englert, Luke Holuj, Emma Holuj, Lucy Holuj, and Adam Holuj; siblings, Edward L. (Kathleen) Englert,...
Stephen C. Probst
February 19, 2023
Stephen Carl Probst died February 19, 2023, at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.
"Pops," as he was known to his family and close friends, was the loving father of Karen (Richard) Bettencourt, Jeffrey (Melanie) Probst, and Kevin (Vickie) Probst; cherished grandfather of Emily Bettencourt, Max (Sheridan) Bettencourt, Jonathan Probst, Danielle (Ryan)...
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