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Joseph R. Salcik Jr.
February 10, 2022
JOSEPH R. SALCIK, JR. Age 58, of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Yvette Salcik (Andrzejewski), children, Alexandra Salcik, Krystina Salcik, Nadia Salcik, JP Salcik, parents, Joseph & Theresa Salcik Sr. (Mileusinch), siblings, Jeff Salcik, Gail Vitucci, Wendy Andres, Terri Doty, Jennifer...
Jason T. Kentner
February 9, 2022
JASON T. KENTNER Age 41, of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family by his side. Jason is survived by his loving family, the love of his life, Christina Kentner (Mangognia), children, Brandon Kentner, Elijah Kentner, parents, Thomas & Deborah Kentner (Nethaway), siblings, Jennifer Kentner, Thomas (Jodi) Kentner,...
John "Jack" Michael Lucas, Jr.
February 9, 2022
John "Jack' Lucas, Jr. age 79, a resident of Miller Beach formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at VA Jesse Brown Hospital. beloved husband of the late Junellen Lucas (Kelly); Loving father of the late John M. Lucas III., Cheryl (Robert) McKee, Sean (Tana) Lucas and Brian Lucas; dearest brother of the late Margaret (Phil)...
Melba Faye Miller
February 8, 2022
Melba Faye Miller (Bradford), age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Manhattan and Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Cottages of New Lenox. Loving wife of the late Richard A. Miller; beloved mother of Julie Miller, Pam (Ken) Garland and Richard J. Miller; dearest sister of late Hazel (late Tom) Floyd, late Elzie (late...
Rita C. Morek
February 7, 2022
Rita C. Morek, age 85, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Home in Frankfort Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1936, in Chicago, she was a graduate of St. Casimir High School. Rita worked at Dun & Bradstreet and retired at the age of 50. After retirement Rita worked for the Plainfield Grade School District and was...
Thomas Anthony Samulski
February 7, 2022
Thomas A. Samulski, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Salem Village in Joliet. Tom is survived by his loving children, Thomas J. (Rhonda) Samulski and Kathleen (David) Szymanek; cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan Samulski; Zachary, Alecia, and Luke Szymanek; and his beloved dog Muffin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Samulski (nee Rodgers)...
Patricia Susan Brown
February 6, 2022
Patricia Susan Brown (nee McNamara), age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Alan Brown; her beloved children, Maggie and Brian Brown; her siblings Ann L. (Bob) Dilling and Mike J. (Debbie) McNamara; and numerous cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death...
Vincent Ranieri
February 6, 2022
Vincent Ranieri, age 93, a resident of Mokena formerly of Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Olga (Varallo) Ranieri; beloved father of Art Ranieri, Sheryl (Joe) Feminis and Camille (Greg) Shiple; dearest brother of Nora (late Robert) Mirkov;...
Michael John Mullins
February 6, 2022
Michael John Mullins, age 49 a resident of Chicago, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Dearest son of the late John and late Rosemary (Lekich) Mullins; beloved brother of Pamela (David) Panozzo and Rosemary Mullins; loving uncle of Nicholas John Mullins and Vince (Lori) Panozzo; cherished great uncle of Sophie Panozzo. He is also survived by...
George J. Lange, Jr.
February 5, 2022
George J. Lange Jr., age 78, Vietnam Army Veteran, Retired Chicago Police Officer Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda nee Zur Loving father of Late Joseph Lange, David (Emma) Lange, Mary Lange, Gregory Lange, Amy Lange, and Kevin Lange. Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Alison, and James Lange and Joseph Skorniak Fond son of the Late George J. Lange and...
Jeffrey Carl Lawrence
February 5, 2022
Jeffrey Carl Lawrence, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Jeffrey is survived by his loving parents, Carl and Maryann (nee Furmaniak) Lawrence; daughter, Arbella Buchanan; siblings, Pamela (Late Michael) Englert, Patricia Cuthbertson, Kathryn (Michael) Hackney; nieces and nephews, Michael, Laura, Melissa, Michael, Jake and Matthew; great nieces and nephews, Ryland, Dylan, Emma, and Mikey; his Auntie...
Edward J. Pieczynski
February 4, 2022
Edward J. Pieczynski, age 92, passed on Friday, February 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Edward is survived by his loving wife Diane (nee Krynicki) Pieczynski; children, Dennis Edward Pieczynski, Denise Marie (Larry Bender) Pieczynski, Edith Ann (Timothy Gerard) Lutz; grandchildren, Kyle Edward Pieczynski, Captain Steven Dennis Pieczynski, 2nd Lieutenant Timothy John Lutz, and Kirsten Marie...
Bill Dyer
February 3, 2022
On Wednesday, February 3, 2022 William Matthew Dyer, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 80 in The Villages, Florida. Bill was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 23, 1941. After attending St. Louis Country Day and Lutheran High he joined the US Army Reserve. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis...
Martha Luciano Barrera
February 2, 2022
Martha Luciano Barrera, age 55, a resident of Matteson formerly longtime of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Loving wife of Hermilo Hernandez; beloved mother of Perla Coral Hernandez and Christopher Hermilo Hernandez; dearest daughter of the late Humberto Luciano and late Maximina B. Bustamante; dear sister of Jovita Luciano, Ernesto Luciano and Jose Lusiano. A memorial visitation...
Eileen A. Coit
February 2, 2022
Eileen A. Coit (nee O’Malley) Age 77, a 37-year resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Eileen was born in Chicago to the late Edward J. and Mary E. (nee Moloney) O’Malley. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Coit; loving mother...
Don Adams
February 1, 2022
DON ADAMS Age 51, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Don is survived by his loving family, wife, Leandra Montero, son, Joss Adams, mother, Jenny Southlynn (Viscomi), siblings, Christian Adams, Fane Sexton, Zoe Southlynn-Savage and several nieces and nephews. Don enjoyed watching his son play baseball, playing the guitar, cooking...
Judith "Judy" Martello
February 1, 2022
Judith "Judy" Martello (Taylor), age 72, a resident of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Loving wife of the late Bob Martello; dearest daughter of the late Deen and late Marcia (Cummins) Taylor; beloved sister of Deen (Sandi) Taylor and Don (Debbie) Taylor; fond sister-in-law of Rita (Tom) Queeney and...
Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Ph.D
January 31, 2022
Patricia Fares- O’Malley, Ph.D age 74, a resident of Wilmington, IL, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 31, 2022, with her family by her side. Loving wife of James H. Kreske of Wilmington, IL; beloved mother of Christine (Lawrence) Martineau of Escondido, CA, John O’ Malley of Manhattan, IL, and Joshua (Angela)...
Jeffery O. Kopp
January 27, 2022
JEFFERY O. KOPP Age 61, of Frankfort Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort Illinois. Jeffery is survived by his loving family, wife, Michele Morel Kopp, beloved cats, Chloe, Elliot, sister, Florence Coakley and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Marilyn Kopp (Deane), siblings, Connie Warren,...
Brian J. Trusty
January 27, 2022
BRIAN J. TRUSTY Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Trusty (Goodwin), children, Kyle Trusty, Luke Trusty, parents, John & Suzanne Trusty (Walker), siblings, Shawn (Stephanie) Trusty, Kevin Trusty and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Brian was...
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