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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Tony Bordonado Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
TONY BORDONADO JR. Age 43, passed away on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Tony is survived by his loving family, wife, Veronica Bordonado (Lenard), children, Vinny Bordonado, Dominic Bordonado, Sophia Bordonado, Leo Bordonado, parents, Tony & Laurie Bordonado Sr (Tuffs), grandfather, Dan Tuffs Sr., brother, Sonny (Becky Ewing) Bordonado, nephews, Evan Bordoando, Emmett Bordonado,...
Linda Brockway Meester
Dec 21, 2021
Linda Brockway Meester grew up in Grundy Center, Iowa and attended Grundy Center Community schools, graduating from high school in 1967. She attended the University of Northern Iowa. While at UNI she started dating Delmar Meester. They were married on February 1, 1969. After getting married the couple moved to Dubuque, Iowa where Delmar attended seminary. Linda earned a bachelor...
Kevin L. Karas
Dec 20, 2021
Kevin L. Karas, age 57, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Kevin is survived by his beloved son, Samuel Karas; brothers, Mark (Angela) Karas and Jeffrey Karas; his nieces, Valerie (Chance) Akin, Sara Karas, and Bianca Karas; and nephews Ryan (Monica) Karas and Nathan Karas. He is preceded in death by his...
Robert R. Beazley
Dec 20, 2021
Robert R. Beazley, age 96, of New Lenox passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Robert is survived by his children, Lawrence (Kathleen) Beazley and Daniel (Kathleen) Beazley; grandchildren, Kelly (Jack) McGreehin, Kerry (Thomas) Dunne, Brian (Mallory) Beazley, Brandon (Jessica) Beazley and Jessica (Michael) McMahen; great grandchildren Jackie McGreehin, Brooklyn McGreehin, Duke McGreehin, Thomas Dunne, Aidan Dunne, Kayleigh Dunne, Judah...
Alexander Wheeler
Dec 20, 2021
Alexander “Alex” Wheeler passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 21. A loving son, brother, and grandson, Alex was a life-long resident of New Lenox. Alex graduated from Lincoln Way West in 2018. Alex was a kind, creative, and analytical soul. He was a history buff and was highly knowledgeable in the events of the great...
Hermaine L. Rotenberg
Dec 20, 2021
HERMAINE LOUISE ROTENBERG (FREISS) Age 93 of Frankfort, formerly of Florida, passed away on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Hermaine is survived by her two sons, Craig (Sharon) Griffith and Kevin (Marlys) Griffith, grandchildren, Gabriel, (Jennifer) Griffith, Amanda (Walter) Sciberras, Sarah (Aaron) Asbrand, Brian (Megann Barker) Griffith, great grandchildren, Emily, Cameron, Addison, Samantha, Gabriella,...
Donald E. Melton
Dec 20, 2021
Donald E. Melton 86, of New Lenox passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Don was born in Rensselaer, IN to the late Walter Herbert and Reba (Jones) Melton. Beloved husband of Anna (Kesler); loving father of John (Stephanie) Melton, Darlene (James) Stirn, and the late Dr. Mary (Dr. Michael) Kochman; cherished grandfather of Sidney Kochman, Elyse Kochman, Melissa Melton, Samantha...
Valerie J. Hoholik
Dec 18, 2021
Valerie J. Hoholik (nee Hibbott) 70 of Monee, formerly of New Lenox and Florida, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Valerie was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Richard and Marrianne (nee Gage) Hibbott. Beloved wife of almost 50 years of James E. Hoholik; loving mother of Jaimie (Ty) Gregory and...
Donald G. Alpers
Dec 18, 2021
DONALD G. ALPERS Donald G. Alpers, age 90, Veteran U.S. Navy P.C. 486 Korean Conflict. Graduated Lindblom High School 1950. Retired Lieutenant Chicago Fire Department Engine 95 Hook & Ladder 26. Son of the late George and Charlotte Alpers (Steele). Best friend and husband of Ruth Alpers (Barto) and the late Lois J. Alpers (Alsen). Loving father of the late...
Carol A. Theodorou Edd
Dec 17, 2021
Carol Ann Theodorou EdD 82 of Mokena passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Carol was born in Chicago, IL to the late Speros and May (nee Patros) Stavrakos. Beloved wife of Philip Theodorou; loving mother of Stefanie Anastasia, Suzanne (David) Meersman, and Kevin (Tina Kwasnica) Theodorou; cherished grandmother of Andrew (Lindsay) Anastasia, Daniel...
Marilyn A. Robertson
Dec 16, 2021
Marilyn A. Robertson nee McLauchlan Age 86. Passed away peacefully on December 16th 2021. Marilyn was born on August 27th, 1935 in Joliet and lived with her husband and children in New Lenox. She was a nurse on 8th floor at St. Joe's Hospital until her retirement. Marilyn is survived by her three children, Tom (Sandy) Robertson, Kaye (Bob) Donnelly,...
Richard "Rich" Hermann
Dec 16, 2021
Richard T. “Rich” Hermann, age 40, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rich is survived by his parents Bruce and Gail (nee Cusack) Hermann; brother, William (Carlota Andrade) Hermann; his aunt Sandy Strong; uncles Howard and Jerry Cusack; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and...
Don A. Nudi
Dec 15, 2021
Don A. Nudi, age 78, a longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Barbara Nudi (Holding); beloved father of Doneco (Sharon) Nudi and Michael Nudi; cherished grandfather of Josephine and Lena Nudi; dearest brother of Rocky (Linda) Nudi and Kathy Nudi....
Edward M. Hankiewicz
Dec 14, 2021
Edward M. Hankiewicz, age 85, of St. Petersburg Florida, formerly of Matteson and Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Northside Medical Hospital in St. Petersburg Florida. Edward is survived by his loving family; wife of 57 years Frances Hankiewicz (Jordan); son Christopher (Jacqueline) Hankiewicz; grandchildren, Amanda (Tyler) Elston, Katherine Hankiewicz, Robyn Hankiewicz, Ashley (Andrew) Knox and Robert...
Joan Monreal
Dec 14, 2021
Joan Monreal (nee Buczkowski) 82 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Joan was born in Chicago to the late Michael and Anne (nee Wozniak) Buczkowski. Beloved wife of 64 years of Edward Monreal; loving mother of Lee (Rebecca) Monreal, Edward (late Cindi) Monreal, the late William Monreal, and Paul (Susan) Monreal; cherished...
Donald J. Kelly
Dec 14, 2021
Donald James Kelly, age 75, of New Lenox, beloved Husband, Father and Papa, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Donald is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth “Betty” Kelly (Traversa); son Daniel (Stephanie) Kelly; daughter Kathleen (Christopher) McClain; daughter Samantha Kelly; grandchildren, Brayden and CJ McClain and Connor Kelly; his brother Richard Kelly; sister Judith...
William F. Mayer Sr.
Dec 14, 2021
WILLIAM F. MAYER SR. Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Joan L. Mayer (Buber), children, Sharon (John) Rogers, Jennifer (Chris Jennings) Mayer, William (Sarah) Mayer Jr, brother, Tom (Roberta) Mayer, grandchildren, Daniel Rogers, Holly Rogers and Dolores Rose “Lola” Mayer. William was...
Jennifer Lynn Tesar
Dec 13, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Tesar Age 50, of Tinley Park passed away Monday, December 13th, 2021. Jennifer is survived by her loving family, father, Richard Tesar, brother Jeffrey (Christine) Tesar, nieces and nephews, Allison Tesar, Matthew Tesar, Lucas Tesar, companion Randy Stone Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother Diane Tesar. Jennifer taught at Thornwood High School for 27 years, where...
Carole A. Lattz
Dec 13, 2021
Carole A. Lattz (nee Miazga) 79, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Matthew and Lillian (nee Mikolaitis) Miazga. Beloved wife of the late Myril Lattz; loving mother of John (Linda) Lattz and Mary (Chris) Reed; cherished grandmother of Dylan and Alyssa Lattz, and Mackenzie...
Zachary D. Johnsen
Dec 12, 2021
Zachary D. Johnsen 25 of Blue Island, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Zach was born in Hazel Crest, IL to Michelle (Michael) Dammer and Michael Johnsen. Loving boyfriend of Chloe Greybill; dear brother of Nicole Johnsen, Ashley Johnsen, and Elizabeth (Joey Powell) Johnsen; loved nephew, cousin, and friend; devoted cat dad of...
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