Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Paul J. Banik

Paul J. Banik

April 16, 2022

PAUL J. BANIK Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Banik (Isaacs), children, Lisa (Alan) Milla, Yvonne (Bob Lavelle) Banik, granddaughter, Allisa Milla, sibling, TJ Ruttenberg and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen...

Edward C.  Cantwell

Edward C. Cantwell

April 16, 2022

Edward C. Cantwell, age 57 passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Edward is survived by his children, Ryan (Elizabeth) Cantwell, Becki (Edward) Cochran; mother, Bette Cantwell; and sister Margaret J. Casey. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Vicki Cantwell; and father, Robert Cantwell. Edward was a big fan of fishing in Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee, the...

Raymond F. Stukel

Raymond F. Stukel

April 16, 2022

RAYMOND F. STUKEL Age 96, passed away on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Stukel (Meurer), children, Deborah Skrtich, Nancy (Robert) Nork, grandchildren, Bradly (Sara) Skrtich, Kevin (Erin) Skrtich, Katie (Brandon) Newberry, Michael Nork, great grandchildren, Wyatt Skrtich, Karson Skrtich, Jackson Skrtich, Tyler Skrtich, Sean Skrtich, Maxwell...

Nicole Marie Asbell

Nicole Marie Asbell

April 15, 2022

Nicole Marie Asbell, age 35, a resident of Country Club Hills formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Loving daughter of Sharon (Cathy Galas) Fricano and the late Anthony Fricano; beloved sister of Roseanna Logan; dearest grandchild of the late Russell and late Helen Ragsdell; fond niece of Karen (Rick) Fritch, Sheryl Astudillo, numerous other aunts, uncles...

Mary Ann Donovan

Mary Ann Donovan

April 15, 2022

Mary Ann Donovan (nee Zeiger), age 96, late of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Donovan, children Leonard Donovan, Raymond Donovan, Mary Kay Smith and Donna Maddix. Survived by sons, Joseph Donovan, Kevin (Cindy) Donovan, Brian Donovan, Darren (Jennifer) Donovan; daughters, Therese Ann (Barry) Bernier,, Irene...

James "Jim" Patrick Chmielewski

James "Jim" Patrick Chmielewski

April 14, 2022

James “Jim” Patrick Chmielewski, 79, of Sauk Village passed away on April 14, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Dyer, IN. He was the husband of the late Beverly H. Chmielewski (2012), Father of the late Kenneth Chmielewski (1995), Edward Chmielewski of Bradley and Todd (Laura) Chmielewski of Bourbonnais. Grandfather of Ashley (Sam) Cash, Andrew Chmielewski and Isabella Chmielewski. Brother of...

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr.

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr.

April 13, 2022

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr., age 72, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tennessee passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2022. Loving husband of Theresa (Petitti) Vanderhei; beloved father of Eric (Emily) Vanderhei, Jerry Vanderhei, Jr., Nicole (Nick) Costa and Christopher (Ashlee) Vanderhei; dear brother of Ralph Vanderhei, Edward Vanderhei and the late Larry Vanderhei; cherished grandpa of...

John  Stephen Detrick, Sr.

John Stephen Detrick, Sr.

April 12, 2022

John Stephen Detrick, Sr. age 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Roseland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Loving husband of Ida Detrick (Melita); beloved father of John (Roberta) Detrick, Jr. and Matthew (Charity) Detrick; dearest brother of the late Anna Mae "Mazie" Detrick; cherished grandfather of Mary Detrick and the late Anthony Detrick. John...

John Martin Hryn

John Martin Hryn

April 12, 2022

John Martin Hryn, Born May 24, 1944 to Michael B. Hryn (deceased) and Elizabeth Reid (deceased). Devoted husband of Carol Hryn (Conley). Loving Father of John Hryn and Brian Hryn, Dear Father In Law of Deana Hryn (Goudie), Brother of Michael P. Hryn (deceased), Mary Patricia Hryn (Deceased) and Paul (Yvonne) Hryn. Much loved Brother In Law of Jack and...

Rickey L. Hargrove

Rickey L. Hargrove

April 12, 2022

Rickey L. Hargrove Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Rick was born in Cocoa Beach, FL to Willie M. (nee Thomas) Adams and the late Vernon Hargrove. Father of Jason (Jennifer) Hargrove; grandfather of Jason, Jadon, and Justin Hargrove; great grandfather of Nikolai; brother of Thomas “Randy” Hargrove, the...

Helen Woodcock Edwards

Helen Woodcock Edwards

April 11, 2022

Helen W. Edwards, 96, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022. She is survived by her children: Georgie (Jim) Resedean of Mokena, Ron Edwards of Chicago Heights, and Susan (Greg) Wall of Downers Grove. Grandmother of Jamie (Steve) Conner, Jodie (Mitch) Stein, Jim (Amy) Resedean, Jr., John Paul Resedean and Alexander Wall; Great-Grandma of Alexis, Casey, Kiley,...

Dora "Dori" G. De Re

Dora "Dori" G. De Re

April 11, 2022

Dora "Dori" G. De Re nee Strazzabosco. Age 92. Fort Meyers Florida resident formerly of Frankfort and Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Graduate of Fenger High School. Worked as a Secretary alongside her late husband and family at De Re Tire and Auto. Wife for 61 years of the late Geno De Re. Mother of Gary (Karen) De Re, Carla (Michael) Brosy...

John "Jack" Frederick Theobald  Mostert

John "Jack" Frederick Theobald Mostert

April 11, 2022

John (Jack) Frederick Theobald Mostert, age 96, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 11, 2022. Born to Johannes Frederick Theobald and Lucy (Stallings) on November 7, 1925 in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Preceded in death by his wife Charlotte (Zdzinicki) Mostert, son Michael Mostert and grandson Nicholas Mostert. Survived by his brother Paul, Lexington, KY, children Susan(Josh)...

Dolores "Dee" M. Cantone

Dolores "Dee" M. Cantone

April 9, 2022

DOLORES “DEE” M. CANTONE (KAGEL) Age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, Rick (fiancée Nelly Trevino) Cantone, Lisa Cantone, sister, Carol Sineni, grandchildren, Catherine (Kevin) Richter, John (fiancée Nallely Cisneros) Cantone, Gina (Phil) Speroff, great grandchildren, Elizabeth Richter, James Brian Richter,...

Dolores F. Slewoski

Dolores F. Slewoski

April 9, 2022

Dolores F. Slewoski (nee Schmidtke) Age 95, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Northwestern Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Dolores was born in Chicago to the late Paul and Florence (nee Zawacki) Schmidtke. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Slewoski; loving mother of Kenneth (Nancy) Slewoski, and the late James Slewoski; cherished grandmother of the late...

Dennis Lee Thatcher

Dennis Lee Thatcher

April 8, 2022

Dennis Lee Thatcher Age 66, of Joliet, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, in Mesa, AZ. Dennis was born in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Frederick Gray and Rowena (nee Balentine) Thatcher. Loving brother of the late Sieglinde Dorothy Thatcher, Frederick Gray III (Maureen) Thatcher, Jack Doyle Thatcher, Jeffry Lynn (Sherry) Thatcher, and Albert Richard Thatcher; loved uncle of...

Chase Edward Garand

Chase Edward Garand

April 8, 2022

Chase Edward GarandAge 25, of New Lenox, IL, passed away unexpectedly in Bloomington, IL. Chase was born in Oak Lawn, IL and was the beloved son of Michael and Julie (nee Jarski) Garand; loving brother of Cassidy Garand; cherished grandson of Rosalie and Frank Jarski and the late Robert Norris Garand and the late Alice Marie Garand; and beloved nephew...

Catherine V. Kannenberg

Catherine V. Kannenberg

April 7, 2022

Anyone that has ever met my wife, the love of my life and truly the greatest person I have ever been blessed to know, you know you count yourself lucky. She left us on April 7th, 2022, way too early and just too damn young. Catherine Vera (Quinn)Kannenberg was born on May 8, 1975 in Evergreen Park Il. Affectionately know...

Albert A. Mccullough

Albert A. Mccullough

April 7, 2022

Albert A. McCullough, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. Albert is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa (Phill) Borrelli and Cindy (Steve) Spiess; grandchildren, Allie Borrelli, Dino Borrelli, Joey Borrelli, Jeremy (Witney) Paul, Jennifer (Bill) Cramer, and Noah (Harrison) Cramer; and great grandchildren, Jackson and Josie Paul. He is preceded in...

Elsie E. Aleck

Elsie E. Aleck

April 4, 2022

Elsie E. Aleck, age 96, a resident of Smith Crossing in Orland Park, formerly of Homewood, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Loving wife of the late Henry G. Aleck; beloved mother of Jimmy (Jeanie Bradley) Aleck, Kathy (Jim O’Toole) Aleck, Trisha Aleck, Dr. Thomas (Marie) Aleck, Susan (Mike) Winkelstein, Peter (Donna) Aleck, John (Kim) Aleck and Tim (Jodi)...