Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lauren M. Sherman

Lauren M. Sherman

Nov 30, 2021

LAUREN M. SHERMAN (QUATTROCCHI) Age 57, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving wife of Mark Sherman for 30 years. Daughter of Robert (Caryn) Quattrocchi and the late Marlene (David) Hussman, sister of Deborah Quattrocchi and Kristen (Sam Ford) Quattrocchi, step-sister to Fred (Michelle) Van Klaveren and Derek Van Klaveren, sister...

Bruce L. Tidwell

Bruce L. Tidwell

Nov 30, 2021

Bruce L. Tidwell passed away on November 30, 2021 at the age of 59. Bruce was born to Ernest and Lynda Tidwell in Chicago, Illinois. He was a devoted father who raised his two sons, Bradley and Ryan, and he delighted in his role as “Poppa T” to his grandchildren. He was a graduate of Trinity College in Sioux Falls,...

Lori S. Trosen

Lori S. Trosen

Nov 30, 2021

LORI S. TROSEN (REYNOLDS) Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lori is survived by her loving family, husband, Brian Trosen, children, Cole Trosen, Kaitlin (Grant) Gibbs, Joseph Halper, mother, Jean (Robert) Britton, siblings, Robert Reynolds, Robert (Michelle) Britton, Chad (Heather) Britton and many nieces and nephews. Lori...

James R. Macek

James R. Macek

Nov 30, 2021

JAMES R. MACEK Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Kathy Macek (Carlson), children, Marissa (David) Rudolph, Jason Macek and his wife, brother David Macek, grandchildren, Ashlyn Rudolph, Caden Rudolph, Joey Macek and many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in...

Dolores "Dee" Sicinski

Dolores "Dee" Sicinski

Nov 29, 2021

Dolores “Dee” Sicinski (nee Blahut) Age 86, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late John “Shorty” Sicinski; loving mother of Jim (Gail) Sicinski, Michelle (Cass) Wennlund, and Karen (Dan) Mahalik; cherished grandmother of Katelyn Sicinski, Jake (Kelsie) Sicinski, Kirsten Sicinski, Derek (Jorie) Ellenberger, Alyssa (Ben) Hecke, Tommy (Ashley...

Robert J.  Persak

Robert J. Persak

Nov 28, 2021

Robert J. Persak, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Robert is survived by his loving wife Beth (nee Boone) Persak; children, Emily Atwood, Dana Norton, Donna Trapp, and Deana Dalla-Costa; and numerous grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Stella (nee Bobczyk) Persak; his son Bobby Persak; and...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Nov 27, 2021

James Johnson, age 78, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, November 27, 2021. James is survived by his children, James (Lana) Johnson and Laura Johnson; grandchildren, Samuel, Casey, Cate; and his sisters Mary (Brian) Johnson Andrews and Karen (Fred) Johnson Sweeney. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol “Suzie” Johnson (nee...

Michael H. Cole Sr.

Michael H. Cole Sr.

Nov 26, 2021

Michael Harvey Cole Sr. arose to the House of our Lord Friday November 26, 2021, age 74. A lifelong and passionate Chicagoan, Michael was born October 7, 1947 and raised in Ashburn. After dutifully serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Michael served the city he loved as a bus driver for over 25 years with the Chicago...

Angeline  Mary Breitbarth

Angeline Mary Breitbarth

Nov 26, 2021

Angeline Mary Breitbarth, age 77, of the Lakes of the Four Seasons, Crown Point, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, fell asleep in Christ on Nov. 26, 2021. Angeline “Angie” was born on Feb. 2, 1944, to her late parents, Stanley and Josephine Golec in Chicago, IL at 6324 N. Melvina Ave. Angie leaves behind her husband Bob of 22...

Sean D. Clifford

Sean D. Clifford

Nov 25, 2021

Sean D. Clifford, age 35, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Sean is survived by his beloved wife Emily (nee Reilly) Clifford; parents, John and Jeri Clifford; sister Kelsey (Eddie) Shleyner; In-laws, Richard and Cindy Reilly; sister-in-law Erin Reilly; and his nephew Beau. Sean was a wonderful man who loved his family deeply, especially his cherished wife Emily....

Brian A. Dalaly

Brian A. Dalaly

Nov 25, 2021

Brian A. Dalaly 36 of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home. Brian was born in Palos Heights to Lisa (nee Sparks) and the late David Dalaly. Dear brother of Elizabeth Heltzel, Adam Dalaly, Douglas (Nicole) Sparks, Crystal Sparks, James Sparks, Billy Yarborough III, and Megan Yarborough; loving and devoted grandson of Joan Dalaly; beloved...

Beth L. Nugent

Beth L. Nugent

Nov 25, 2021

BETH L. NUGENT Age 36, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at her home in New Lenox. Beth is survived by her loving family, mother, Irene Nugent (Paslawski), father, Lawrence Nugent, siblings, Eve (Timothy) Adams, Lee (Caitlin) Nugent, Amanda (Randall) Mills, nieces and nephews, Ava Adams, Gavin Adams, Aubrey Nugent and her loving pets, Piper, Sawyer,...

Barbara J. Creal

Barbara J. Creal

Nov 24, 2021

Barbara J. Creal passed away peacefully at her home in Olympia Fields on Nov. 24, 2021 after a brief illness, just 2 weeks shy of her 91st birthday. She is survived by her sons: Bill (Kathy) Creal, Tom (Diane) Creal; her grandchildren: Tracy (Neal), Ellen (Will), Theresa (Jeff), Tom (Jaime), Ellen (Will); her great-grandchildren: Caleb, Jack, Max, Amelia and Calvin....

Robert L.  Schuld Sr.

Robert L. Schuld Sr.

Nov 24, 2021

Robert L. Schuld Sr., age 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Manor Care in Palos Park with his family by his side. Robert is survived by his eight sons, Robert (Barbara and the late Lynn) Jr., William (Barbara), Michael (Carol), Thomas (Teri), James (Donna), Patrick (Karyn), Daniel (Therese), and John (Karen); his grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Jeanne, Julie,...

Donald John Plutz

Donald John Plutz

Nov 24, 2021

Donald John Plutz, age 75, of New Lenox, IL, passed away at his home on November 24, 2021. Donald was born on September 7, 1946 in Chicago to the late Russell and Lucille (nee Hachmann) Plutz. Donald is survived by the love of his life, his "groove", Sandra (nee Bragalone) Plutz, married 52 years. Loving father of Tony (Annie) and...

Steve A. Mcginn

Steve A. Mcginn

Nov 21, 2021

STEVE A. McGINN Age 59, of Frankfort, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Steve is survived by his loving family, wife, Denise McGinn, father, Michael McGinn, children, John McGinn, Ben McGinn, Kelly McGinn, siblings, Kendra (Bill Weidmann) Franklin, Debbie Abrams, Tom (Andrea) McGinn, nieces and nephews, Connor Abrams, Kaitlyn McGinn,...

Jean M. Cook

Jean M. Cook

Nov 21, 2021

Jean Marie Cook (nee Svoboda) 84 of Mokena passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Jean was born in Chicago to the late Arthur and Marcella (nee McGowan) Svoboda. Beloved wife of James R. Cook; loving mother of Michael (Barbara) Cook, Thomas Cook, Mary Ann (Ken) Murphy, Pam (Frank) Schibli, and Dan (Diane) Cook; cherished...

Francine B. Razny

Francine B. Razny

Nov 21, 2021

Francine Razny (nee Tardy), age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Francine is survived by her loving husband Mark Razny; her daughters Carly and Kelli Razny; siblings, Marcella (Neil) Young, Reed Tardy, Leslie (Barb) Tardy, Alex Tardy, Bruce Tardy, Lewis (Becky) Tardy, Aaron (Renee) Tardy, and Kathleen (Lloyd) Brooks; and a...

James A. Kannberg

James A. Kannberg

Nov 21, 2021

James A. Kannberg, age 69 a resident of Matteson, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Franciscan Health Medical Center, Olympia Fields. Loving husband of Gayle Kannberg (Harvey); beloved father of Jennifer (Brian) Rees; cherished grandfather of Evan Rees; dearest son of Elsie (Hunt) Kannberg and the late Leonard Kannberg; fond brother of the late Robert Kannberg; dear uncle...

Robert G. Bristow

Robert G. Bristow

Nov 19, 2021

ROBERT G. BRISTOW Age 68, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, November 19th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Bristow (Anderson), children, Amanda Couch, Laura (Paul) Ramsay, Gavin (Roxanne) Bristow, brother in-law, Dennis Kraft, grandchildren, Abigail Ramsay, Elizabeth Couch and Kayla Ramsay. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Gavin...