Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Nora L Errek

Nora L Errek

February 24, 2022

Nora L. Errek, age 95, a longtime resident of New Lenox, born and raised in Joliet, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 24, 2022, with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Henry L. Errek; beloved mother of Henry (Susan) Errek and David (Susan) Errek; dearest sister of Julie Arambasich, Patricia Taylor, the late...

Jayne M. O'Neill

Jayne M. O'Neill

February 23, 2022

Jayne M. O’Neill Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Jayne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles P. and Marjorie J. (nee O’Connell) O’Neill. Loving sister of Patrick (Judy) O’Neill, Margaret (Gary) Voight, and John (Carol) O’Neill; loved aunt of Patrick, Melissa, Kenneth, Chrissy, Beth, Angie, Amy, Erin, Kelley, and Katherine; proud great-aunt...

Lawrence E. Neumann, Jr.

Lawrence E. Neumann, Jr.

February 23, 2022

Lawrence E. Neumann, Jr., age 62, a resident of Chicago formerly of South Holland, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Loving son of Patricia (Lundstrom) and the late Lawrence E. Neumann, Sr.; beloved brother of Cindy (Robert) Walsh, Timothy (Donna) Neumann and Brian Neumann; dearest uncle of Robert (Andrea) Walsh, III. Anthony Walsh, Patrick Walsh, Gavin Neumann, Andersen Neumann...

Anthony T. Esposito

Anthony T. Esposito

February 21, 2022

ANTHONY T. ESPOSITO Age 62, of Manhattan, passed away on Monday, February 21st, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Anthony is survived by his loving family, daughter, Gina Esposito, mother, Wilma Esposito (Minarek), brother, Thomas A. Esposito Jr, niece and nephew, Season (James) Lawler, Thomas A. Esposito III, great niece and nephew, Maven Lawler and Zayden Lawler. Anthony...

Margaret A. Mudroch

Margaret A. Mudroch

February 21, 2022

Margaret A. Mudroch (nee Ryan) Age 86, of New Lenox, passed Away Monday, February 21, 2022, at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehab in Joliet, IL. Maggie was born in Wilton Center, IL to the late Thomas and Anna (nee Toepper) Ryan. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Mudroch; loving mother of John (Audrey) Mudroch; cherished grandmother of Ember Mudroch;...

Carol  Ann  Rose

Carol Ann Rose

February 17, 2022

Carol Ann Rose, age 78, a resident for Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Loving wife of Lloyd Rose; beloved mother of Tim (Colleen) Rose, Mark Rose and the late James Rose; dearest sister of Bob (Kathy) Fisher and Joan (Gary) Mathers; cherished grandmother of Julia (Russell) Hoh, Anna Rose, Shannon Rose and Christopher Rose....

Betty  Fitzpatrick

Betty Fitzpatrick

February 17, 2022

Betty "Elizabeth" Fitzpatrick, age 83, a resident of Mokena formerly of Blue Island, Dolton, Riverdale and Chicago, passed away on February 17, 2022. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Ryan) Fitzpatrick; beloved sister of Mary (William) Rose and Ann (Jack) Horan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Betty worked for Sargent & Lundy for over...

Daniel Jospeh Bahrs

Daniel Jospeh Bahrs

February 16, 2022

Daniel Joseph Bahrs, 84, formerly of Bridgeport, Riverdale & Crete passed away at his home on February 16th, 2022. He is survived by his children: daughters: Debra Bahrs-Fazekas, Jacqueline Johnson, Daniel G. (Julie Wilson) Bahrs; grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Brad) Garney, John Fazekas, Trent & Brad Johnson, Henry & Lola Bahrs, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death...

Mark A.  Anderson

Mark A. Anderson

February 16, 2022

Mark A. Anderson Age 68, of Gobles, MI formerly of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home. Mark was born in Chicago, IL to the late Lester and Elsie (nee Kautz) Anderson. Beloved husband, of 46 years, of Susan (nee Buettner) Anderson; loving father of Mark (Lisa) Anderson, Matthew (Katherine) Anderson, Michael (Meghan) Anderson, and Mary...

Karen  Rose Bruno

Karen Rose Bruno

February 16, 2022

Karen Rose Bruno, age 72 a resident of Matteson formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Loving wife of John L. Bruno; beloved mother of Julie (Brian) Gill, Nicole Bruno, Lou J. Bruno and Amanda (Mike) Johnston; dearest sister of the late Henry Tassone; cherished grandmother of Marisa, Hailey and Logan. Karen enjoyed playing the piano....

Anna Marie Freeston

Anna Marie Freeston

February 15, 2022

Anna Marie Freeston, age 70 a resident of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Loving mother of Amanda Freeston; beloved sister of Denise (Daniel) Reberski, the late James (Joyce) Koziel and Georgianna Koziel; dearest aunt and godmother of Jason Reberski, aunt of Rosemary (Luke) Sexton; great aunt Autumn Sexton and loving friend of many....

Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen

Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen

February 15, 2022

Norman “Happy “Bettenhausen, age 97, of Danforth formerly of Manteno, Frankfort and Tinley Park, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL. He was born October 28, 1924, in Breman Township to the late John and late Cora (Bormet) Bettenhausen. He married his late wife Dorothy (Devalk) on June 17, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Debra Sue Page

Debra Sue Page

February 15, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Sue Page, 63, of Steger, IL passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2022. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 40 years, Geoffrey Page, sons: Jonathan (LeeAnn) Page of Waterford CT, Patrick (Jodie) of Virginia Beach, VA, Matthew Page of Waterford, CT. Grandchildren Lillian, Asher, Scarlett, Carter, and Clayton. Mother, Frances McKie. Siblings Sandi (Mike) Miyaki, Nancy...

Irene B. Doncheff

Irene B. Doncheff

February 14, 2022

Irene B. Doncheff (nee Anderson) Age 91 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at home with family by her side. Irene was born in Chicago to the late Edwin and Amelia (nee Peterson) Anderson. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Doncheff, M.D. Loving mother of John (Deb) O’Brien, Todd (Jan) O’Brien, Kellie O’Brien, Dan O’Brien, and Chris...

Carmelo Juan Ramirez

Carmelo Juan Ramirez

February 14, 2022

Carmelo Juan Ramirez, age 77, passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, February 14, 2022. Carmelo is survived by his cherished daughters, Beatrice (Joseph) Ramirez-Aceto, Alice (Thomas) Sweeney, and Carol (Patrick) Richard; grandchildren, Logan Lee Santana, Madison Breez Richard, and Maci Payton Richard; stepfather Carlos Enrique Vallarin; sister Monserrate Torres-Martinnez; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jill B. Drotts

Jill B. Drotts

February 14, 2022

Jill B. Drotts (nee Levins) 65 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jill was born in Albany, NY to the late Milton and Madelyn (nee Kronick) Levins. Beloved wife of Steven Drotts; loving mother of Brian (Charise) Schwertfeger, Matthew (Sarah) Schwertfeger, and Brianna Drotts; cherished grandmother of Micah, Preston, Everleigh,...

Dane Robert Hartmann

Dane Robert Hartmann

February 13, 2022

Dane Robert Hartmann, age 64, a resident of Monee the Green Garden area, formerly of Homewood and South Chicago Heights passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Loving husband of Denise Hartmann (Pagoria); beloved father of Derek (Linzie) Hartmann and Drew Hartmann; cherished grandfather of Mia Hartmann, Demi Hartmann and Jesper Hartmann;...

Christie E. Lewis

Christie E. Lewis

February 12, 2022

Christie E. Lewis, 68, of Lansing, Illinois went to her Heavenly Home on February 12, 2022. She was born August 23, 1953 to James E. Lewis and Idell (James Golden) Thompson in East Chicago, Indiana. After Graduating from Washington High School in East Chicago, she continued her education and received her BA in Nursing. She was a member of Job...

Mary Jean Mclaughlin

Mary Jean Mclaughlin

February 12, 2022

Mary Jean McLaughlin, 88, of Tinley Park, passed away Feb. 12, 2022. She is the beloved wife of 67 years to James F. McLaughlin, mother of Shirley (Michael) Lamping of New Lenox, James F. (Trisha) McLaughlin, Jr. of New Lenox and Brian McLaughlin of Tinley Park. “Yaya” to Maddie, Riley, Grace, Ben McLaughlin and Brendan, Aiden, Sean and Tristen Lamping....

Eva Anna Longdon

Eva Anna Longdon

February 10, 2022

Eva Anna Longdon, age 92, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Mokena and Chicago, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 10, 2022, with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Douglas Longdon; beloved mother of Jean (Daniel) Wierzbinski, late Jim Longdon and Jack Longdon; cherished grandmother of Kindall Wierzbinski, Koren (Andy)...