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Bonnie Mae Ulstad
Nov 12, 2021
Bonnie Mae Ulstad., age 63, longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of University Park, passed away at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021. Bonnie is survived by her loving family; husband David Ulstad; Kristin (Phil) Burnier and Karin (Jacob) Mentzer; grandchildren Irene, Rayna and Holden Burnier and Jackson and Raegan Mentzer; brother James Pettigrew; sisters Pam (Dan) Whorwell, Laura...
Dorothy A. Ellis
Nov 11, 2021
DOROTHY A. ELLIS (FEENEY) Dorothy A. Ellis (Feeney), loving wife of the late Charles Ellis, daughter of the late James & Dorothy Feeney (Freund), loving sister of the late Jean (Clarence) Kranich (Feeney). Aunt of the late Daniel (Julie) Woods and niece Laurene Labriola (Woods), great niece Nicole Labriola and Kayla Woods, great nephews, Eddie Woods, Henry Woods, late brothers...
Edward A. Czerwinski
Nov 10, 2021
Edward A. Czerwinski 76 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. Edward was born in Chicago, IL to the late Albert and Irene Czerwinski. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Sherwood) Czerwinski; loving father of Kerry (Matt) Carey, Steven (Kimberly) Czerwinski, and Jon Czerwinski; cherished Dziadzia of Ben and Katie Carey, Sloane Czerwinski, Amelia...
James W. Jesk, Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
James W. Jesk Jr, 89, of Lemont, IL, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Jesk. Loving father of the late Kathleen Jesk, Kimberly (Andy) Lindemann, and the late Kristi Jesk. Devoted 'Da' to Christopher (Jenny) Bunch, Jeremy (Ashley) Lindemann, Jason (Kassie) Bay, Brianna (Kerry) Koepp, Elizabeth (Curtis) Grigas, James Felgenhauer,...
Leslie "Doc" G. Egbert
Nov 9, 2021
Leslie “Doc” G. Egbert age 73, a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Carmi, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Loving husband of 50 years Judith Egbert (Spillie); dearest brother-in-law Anthony (Donna) Spillie and sister-in-law Janice (Donald) Andrews, Sr.; beloved uncle of Donald (Minette) Andrews, Jr., David (Jamie Shroba) Andrews, Anthony (Jennifer Hautzinger) Andrews, Amanda (Jorge) Leon and...
Barbara Jane Deal
Nov 9, 2021
BARBARA JANE DEAL (WEBER) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Charles Deal, Sheila (Jaime) Vargas, grandchildren, Phillip (Rebekah) Deal, Kyle (Andrea) Deal, Kayleigh Deal, Brandon Vargas, Jason Vargas, Danielle Vargas, great grandchildren, William Ross, Athena Deal and several nieces...
Richard W. "Shorty" Dickson
Nov 9, 2021
Richard “Shorty” Wayne Dickson 85 of Bristol, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Yorkville. He was born September 21, 1936, the son of Simon W. and Thelma L. (nee Wedemaier) Dickson in St. Joseph Hospital in Aurora, IL. “Shorty” was his nickname all his life, and he had always lived on the over 150-year-old Bristol...
Julie T. Ludwig
Nov 8, 2021
Julie T. Ludwig (nee Tempel) 81 of New Lenox passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Julie was born in Joliet to the late Clare and Grace (nee Giblin) Tempel. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Ludwig; loving mother of John (Sandi) Ludwig, Julie (Tim) Hayes, and Paul (Robyn) Ludwig; cherished grandmother of Riley, Hayden, Carson, and Ella Ludwig, Madison...
Allan E. Matulis
Nov 8, 2021
Allan Edward Matulis, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on November 8, 2021. Allan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Sue Matulis; siblings Wayne (Lynda) Matulis and Suzanne (Charles) Doll; brothers and sisters-in-law Robert (Patricia) Moorman, Jr., and Ronald (Beverly) Moorman; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his...
Kenneth E. Christensen
Nov 8, 2021
Ken E. Christensen Age 79, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Loving husband of Janice Christensen (nee Marino); beloved father of Scott (Dee) Christensen, Ken (Cheryl) Christensen, Kerry (John) Lackner, Kurt (Michele) Christensen and Chris (Kim) Christensen; cherished papa of Kenny, Scott, Erik, Ashley, Madison, Riley,...
Francis "Budd" H. Lombaer Iii
Nov 8, 2021
Francis (Budd) H. Lombaer III, of Frankfort IL, was born on March 25, 1942 in Chicago IL. He died on November 8, 2021 at the age of 79. He leaves behind Jeanne Lombaer (neé Feurt), wife of 52 years(!) and son Francis H. Lombaer IV (Frank) (wife Anne Lombaer) and daughter Jill Kathryn Lombaer (husband soon to be Chris Bell)...
Donald J. Rich
Nov 8, 2021
Donald J. Rich, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2021. Don is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joanne (nee Walzner) Rich; sons, Michael (Cindy) Rich, David (Jessica) Rich, and Christopher Rich; step-daughter Kymberly (Todd) Tincher; brother Anthony (Late Mary Anne) Rich; sister Joanne (Charles) Pady; ten wonderful grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and...
William H. Ragland Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
WILLIAM H. RAGLAND JR. William Ragland Jr, passed suddenly. Beloved high school sweetheart, best friend, and husband of 32 years to Kristin Ragland. Proud father to William Ragland III, Charles (Katlyn) Ragland, Samuel Ragland and Matthew Ragland. Very proud Papa to Eden Ragland and Madison Ragland. Bill is also survived by his loving mother, Wanda (John Jackson) Ragland, brother, David...
Kevin Kerrigan Brogan
Nov 4, 2021
Kevin Kerrigan Brogan. Age 65, a resident of Mokena formerly of Northbrook, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Kevin is survived by his loving family; wife Mary Brogan (Burke); children Daniel (Katie) Brogan, Kathleen (David) Laude and Timothy Brogan; grandchildren Jack Brogan and Claire Laude; siblings Kern (Noreen) Brogan, Edward (Linda) Brogan, Mary...
Raymond R. Panfil Ii
Nov 1, 2021
Raymond R. Panfil II, 55, of Tinley Park passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Ray was born in Chicago to Dolores (nee Konieczki) and the late Raymond R. Panfil. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (nee Pascale); loving father of Taylor (Andrew) Richards; dear brother of MaryEllen (Donald) Graff; beloved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend....
Richard M. Wright
Nov 1, 2021
RICHARD M. WRIGHT Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 1st, 2021 the Chicago University of Medicine. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia “Pat” Wright (Maloy), daughter, Ashley Coccaro, grandson, Jaxson Coccaro, siblings, John (Liza) Wright, Cynthia (Michael) Ward and Linda (Tim) Bowen, mother & father in law, Peter & Vileda Maloy, brothers and sisters...
David Bruce Dyer
Oct 30, 2021
David Bruce Dyer Age 86, a longtime resident of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, October 30th, 2021. David is survived by his loving family, wife JoAnne Dyer (Voss); children David (Barbara) Dyer, Edward (Jean) Dyer, James (Nina) Dyer, Elizabeth Lohmar; step children Judith (Michael) LeFevre, Kristin Anderson and Kurt (Deborah) Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; close relatives and friends...
Kenneth J. Bernd Jr.
Oct 30, 2021
Kenneth J. Bernd Jr. 56 of Wauconda passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Kenneth Sr. and Patricia (nee Higgins) Bernd. Loving father of Amanda Bernd and Kailey Lindsey; Cherished Pampa of Georgia Podmolik; Beloved brother of Joseph and Edward; former spouse and dear friend of Kimberly McCormack. For over 30...
Rose Ann Thomas
Oct 30, 2021
Rose Ann Thomas, age 88, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest and spent winters in Surprise Arizona, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of Donald Thomas; beloved mother of Linda (Brent) Smith, Gail Salter, Laurie-Anne (Robert) Wieringa and Nancy Gibbons; dearest stepmother of Susan Carroll, Tammy (Neal Nordstrom)...
Michael Dean Mills
Oct 29, 2021
Michael Dean Mills, age 61 a resident of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Loving father of Brandy (Adam) Albers; dearest brother of Robert Mills, Sandy (Tom) Robertson, Tracey (Gary) Mills Lazzo, Dawn (Tom) Zimmerlee and Francine Mills; cherished grandfather of Evelyn Albers; dear uncle of Nathan Mills, Kylie Lazzo, Kathleen (Chet) Brauer, Kelsey...
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