Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Bonnie Mae Ulstad

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...