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George Gezendorf
December 29, 2021
GEORGE GEZENDORF Age 101, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, children, Jeanette (Thomas) Sadecki, George R. (Ann) Gezendorf, grandchildren, Krystle (Corey) Robertson, Kenneth (Abbey) Sadecki, Laura (Adam) Marganski, Andre Sukta and 5 great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his wife, Louise...
Douglas A. Inman
December 29, 2021
Born a child of the Depression on March 7, 1931, Douglas Allen Inman was the youngest of seven children and the only son. As the baby of the family, he was largely raised by his oldest sisters while mother Hazel managed the household and father Alexander (Sandy) worked long hours at the Weyerhauser mill in hometown Everett, Washington. Doug graduated...
John Rocha
December 29, 2021
John Rocha, 90, of Steger passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. Father of late Mark Rocha, Jim Rocha, and Roslyn Leeper; grandfather of Nina Rocha; great-grandfather of Roman. Brother of late Mary Henry, Eleanor (Robert) Chavez, Irene (late Ben) Jacobs, late Dolores (late Anthony) Kuras, Caroline (late Roy) Ochoa, Victor (Lynn) Rocha, Thomas (Nancy) Rocha, baby Annuziata Rocha, Gloria (Jim)...
Michael S. Diaz
December 29, 2021
Michael S. Diaz, age 57 a resident of Seneca formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Loving son of Stephen and Pamela Diaz; beloved brother of Linda (Rick) Perkins, Susan (Keith) Regnier and the late John (Mary) Diaz; dearest uncle of Jessica Diaz, Jodi Diaz, Zachary Perkins, Miranda Perkins, Marissa Perkins, Kara Regnier and Kaitlyn Regnier. Michael...
Julius E. Brasini
December 29, 2021
Julius E. Brasini. Age 91. Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland, Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Born and raised in Mishawaka, IN. Graduate of Mishawaka High School and Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame Inductee. United States Army Veteran. Retired Chicago Public School Physical Education Teacher. Football Coach at Mendel Catholic High School. Julius enjoyed spending time working at...
Byron Eugene Chrisman
December 28, 2021
Byron E. “Chris” Chrisman, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Byron is survived by his loving children Melanie (Richard) Alvarez and Carol (Tony) Skrapits; his grandchildren Matthew Alvarez, Marilyn Alvarez, Rachel Alvarez, Maddy Skrapits, and Anthony Skrapits. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois (nee Korty)...
Pamela L. Koerber
December 28, 2021
Pamela L. Koerber, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Pamela is survived by her loving children, Jason (Renee) Koerber, Kristy (Daniel) Nakoneczny, and Jessica (Chris) Burdick; grandchildren, Saphire Koerber, Alanna Koerber, Tristan Koerber, Owen Nakoneczny, Kailyn Nakoneczny, Carson Nakoneczny, and Payton Burdick; and her mother Georgia (nee Moreland) Planz She is preceded in death by her beloved...
Linda F. Smith
December 28, 2021
Linda F. Smith (nee Boyer) 83, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home. Linda was born in Chicago to the late William and Grace (nee Timmins) Boyer. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Smith; loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Martin; cherished grandmother of Brittany (Kevin) Andrews and Zachary Martin; great grandmother of Raegan Andrews;...
Stephen Patrick Burns
December 27, 2021
Stephen Patrick Burns, 45, passed away peacefully at Chandler Regional Medical Center ICU Unit, Chandler, Arizona, Monday, December 27, 2021 with his mom and best friend, Matt West, alongside him. Stephen was born on October 26, 1976 to Terrence and Margaret (Harbit) Burns in Joliet, Illinois. The youngest of three sons, Stephen grew up in New Lenox, Il. He graduated...
Joseph Anthony Sanfratello
December 26, 2021
Joseph Anthony Sanfratello, 83, of Chicago Heights passed away Dec. 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Sanfratello nee Piunti, sons: Michael and Joseph (late Sally) Sanfratello, grandchildren: Michael (Dawn), Joseph, Sophia Sanfratello and Isabel (Mario) Valenzuela, great-grandchildren: Luciano and Giovanna Valenzuela, many siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Joe was a BTHS graduate and...
Bret R. Burklow
December 26, 2021
BRET R. BURKLOW Age 62, of New Lenox passed away on Sunday, December 26th 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Bret is survived by his loving family, wife, Lisa Burklow (Shepard), children, Dylan Burklow, Amber (Dan) Lannin, Ryan (Sonja) Burklow, Jennifer (Shawn) Branner, parents, Robert & Joan Burklow (Babula), silbings, James (Valencia) Burklow, Jeff (Dawn) Burklow, Dawn (John)...
Francis "Sonny" A. Burnier
December 26, 2021
Francis (Sonny) August Burnier, of Frankfort, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 86. After several months of declining health, Francis died peacefully with his beloved wife Mary by his side. Francis was born on May 23, 1935 in Chicago. He was the son of Eugene and Henrietta Burnier. Francis was...
Patricia L. Magercak
December 25, 2021
Patricia L. Magercak (nee Cleary) Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her home in New Lenox after a 21 year battle of ovarian cancer. Patricia is survived by her loving family, her granddaughters, Nicole Torres, Kristen (Andrew) Novotny, and Michelle Torres, great granddaughters, Addison, Ava, and Alyssa Novotny; special niece, Kathy (Mark) Schuck,...
Josephine Gertrude Enzenberger
December 23, 2021
Josephine G. Enzenberger Age 87, a resident of Mokena formerly of Palos Park and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Loving wife of the late Leo Enzenberger; beloved mother of Joseph (Deborah) Enzenberger, Robert (Lori) Enzenberger, Graunk (David Jude Green) Enzenberger and Julie Enzenberger, CV; cherished grandmother of Sarah (Joshua) Winkleman, Michael (Katie) Enzenberger, Joseph (Michaella) Enzenberger and...
David Joseph Berna
December 23, 2021
David Joseph Berna Age 77, a resident of Mokena formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago Ridge, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Loving husband of the late Patricia Berna (Gasik); loving stepfather of Patricia (Ronald) Rickman and Steven (Jody) Kowalewicz; dearest father of Kimberly Johnson and Paula (LJ) Reicheldorfer; fond brother of Doris (Tom) Eastman and Dee Dee (Tom)...
James A. Johnson
December 23, 2021
JAMES A. JOHNSON Age 73, passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Karen Johnson (Perryman), children, James M. (Kelly) Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jeanie Johnson, siblings, Clarice Lumbly, Judy Boyer, Sharon Johnson, grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Erin Johnson, Terra Johnson, Jack Johnson, Carter Goslinowski, brother in-law to many...
Kathleen R. Judge
December 22, 2021
Kathleen R. Judge (Quinlan) Age 81, of Mokena formerly of South Holland formerly of Munster, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Loving wife of the late Joseph Judge; beloved mother of Joseph (Kathy) Judge, James (Marta) Judge, and John (Julie Pierie) Judge; dearest sister Eileen Whittle, Patsy Fisher and John (Donna) Quinlan; cherished grandmother of Kyle (Heather and...
Tony Bordonado Jr.
December 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
December 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
December 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...
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