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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Jack Weir
Sep 26, 2021
John Patrick Weir, “Jack”, age 82, late of Tinley Park, IL and formerly of the East Side passed away on September 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan Mary (nee Tanzillo). Loving father of James (Janet) Weir, Karen (Mark) Bajenski, Robert (Liz) Weir and Cheryl Morinec. Devoted grandfather of Bradley (Maili) Weir, Paige Bajenski, Allison (Lane) Joslin, late Steven Bajenski, Madison...
Nicole "Nikki" Sanders
Sep 26, 2021
Nicole Sanders, “Nikki”, age 78 of New Lenox passed away Saturday September 26 peacefully at home. Nikki was born in Chicago, IL to the late Ruth (nee Bartuska) and late Joseph Borch of Berwyn, IL. Loving mother of Garrett (Gary) Sanders of Austin, TX; beloved sister of Michael Borch of Chicago and Barbara Borch of Tucson, AZ; cherished as “Aunt...
George K. "Bud" Malcheff
Sep 25, 2021
George K. “Bud” Malcheff 95 of Frankfort passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home. Bud was born in Chicago to the late George and Marie (nee Kyle) Malcheff. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kuhl) Malcheff; loving father of Sue (Jerry) Wessel and Julie Malcheff; cherished grandfather of Kaylee Wessel and Ali Wessel; dear brother of the late Jean...
Joann Jones
Sep 23, 2021
Joann Jones, 67 of Chicago Heights passed away on Sept. 23, 2021. Sister of Janice Garish of IN, Stephan Lee Jones of TX, James Frank (Yolanda) Jones of TX, late Clifford Lee Jones, Jr.. Aunt of Brian Garish and Chad Garish and Great Aunt of Lauren Garish. Daughter of the late Josephine and late Clifford Lee Jones., Sr. A 1972...
George T. Herzog
Sep 22, 2021
GEORGE T. HERZOG Age 53, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Gina Herzog (Paller), parents, George C. (Charlene) Herzog, Karen Herzog (Nelson), children, Grace Herzog, George M. Herzog, siblings, Keri (Scott) Johnson, Jessica (Joseph Manske) Herzog, nieces, Amanda Hartnett, Brittney Hartnett, Hailey Hartnett,...
Norman V. Tuftedal
Sep 22, 2021
Norman V. Tuftedal 92, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Alexi Senior Living, Matteson, IL. Norm was born in Badger, IA to the late Mark and Anna (nee Eikedahl) Tuftedal. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy R. (nee Mesko) Tuftedal; loving father of Denise (Kent) Schmidt and Debbie (late David) Nick; cherished grandfather of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan, Derek (Jill)...
Sharon Martiniak
Sep 22, 2021
Sharon Martiniak (nee Ohlendorf), age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She is survived by her loving children, Cassandra (Stephen) Sekulski, Jeffrey (Jody) Martiniak, and Leroy (Laura) Martiniak; grandchildren, Stephen (Kaitlyn) Sekulski, Daniel Sekulski, Spencer Martiniak, Jordan Martiniak, and Kyle Martiniak; brother, Charles (Naty) Ohlendorf; sister-in-law Carol Olendorf; and numerous nieces...
Charles P. Pacola
Sep 21, 2021
Charles P. Pacola 101, of Frankfort passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Chuck was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Pacola and Anna (nee Bagdon) Doomes. Survived by his loving wife Hertha (nee Fridenberg) Pacola; Hertha’s children, Frances Oggerino, Jerry Kane, Ann Kane, and Elise (Sayed) Darwish; cherished grandfather of Kristen (Christopher) Frain, Alexandra...
Linda Ann Cidell
Sep 20, 2021
Linda Ann Cidell, age 73, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Loyola Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband William Cidell; children, Lauren and Adam Cidell; and siblings, Mary Long, and Edgar Snider. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Wava (nee Dilly) Snider. Linda was a public-school teacher for 30 years for...
Robert M. Schurman
Sep 19, 2021
Robert M. Schurman “Dutch” 67 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 19, 2021. Dutch was born in Chicago to the late Henry and Lois (nee Van Polen) Schurman. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Latto) Schurman; loving father of Jacob (Shannon) Schurman, Abigail (Adam) Barr, and Nicholas Schurman; cherished grandfather of Lily, Everley, and Mila Barr and Violet Schurman;...
Robert P. Brown
Sep 19, 2021
ROBERT P. BROWN Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Rita Brown (Wisniewski), children, James (Jean) Brown, Kim (Ron) Newcomb, Sheri (Joseph) Milloy, Dawn Garcia, Jennifer (Dennis) Mensching, daughter in-law, Antonina Brown, sister in-laws, Arlene Brown, Janice (Robert) Konow, grandchildren, Jamie,...
Joseph F. Krhounek
Sep 18, 2021
Joseph F. Krhounek (JFK), 86, of Mauston, WI passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by his daughters Katherine (Krhounek) Harper and Christine (Krhounek) Hussey and his sister Barbara (Krhounek) Schramer. Joseph was born in Frankfort, Illinois and baptized at St. Procopius Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. He married the girl next door, his wife Corrine, and they married at...
Cori Seidelmann Ward
Sep 17, 2021
Cori Seidelmann Ward Age 73, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away after a courageous fight against Covid on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Cori is survived by and will be deeply missed by her loving family, niece Erika (Michael) Ball; grandchildren Mikey and Isa Ball; sister Ingrid Shults; her dogs Professor...
Arthur R. Anderson
Sep 17, 2021
Arthur R. Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 17, 2021. Arthur is survived by his loving son James (Darlene) Coffey; and his grandchildren James Coffey Jr., Ashley Coffey, and Meagan Coffey. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie (nee Raglin) Anderson; and his parents Arthur J. and Hilda Anderson. Arthur was...
Daniel R. Druszkowski
Sep 14, 2021
Daniel R. Druszkowski, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie “Dolly” Druszkowski; son Daniel (Kelly) Druszkowski; daughters, Debra (Mark) Bradley and DeAnne (Roberto) Suarez; grandchildren, Somer, Ethan, Corissa, Anabella, Alora; step grandchildren, Casey, James, Alex, Daniel, Faythe, and Chancellor; brothers, Edward Druszkowski and...
Laverne H. Johnson
Sep 14, 2021
LaVerne H. Johnson (Ulmenstine) Age 100, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Worth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home in Frankfort with her family by her side. LaVerne is survived by her loving family, children Ronald (Kathy) Johnson and Sharon Johnson; grandchildren Edward (Lisa) Johnson, Mark Johnson, Ann Johnson, Matthew Johnson and Robert (Megan) Johnson;...
Eleanor M. Banas
Sep 14, 2021
Eleanor Mae Banas (nee Sundin), age 93, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Brian (Virginia) Banas, Barb (Dennis) Jones, Bernice Banas, Bonnie (Mike) Swift, and Bettie McCollum; special grandchild, Jacen James and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Banas; parents,...
Leslie Lindsay Smith
Sep 13, 2021
Leslie Lindsay Smith of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully in the company of family on September 13, 2021 at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Smith, in 2013, and first husband, Rudolph (Rudy) Lindich, Jr., in 2020. Leslie is survived by her sister, Pamela Seavey, her son Bill...
Nelson Rodriguez
Sep 12, 2021
Nelson Rodriguez, age 66, a resident of Rockford formerly of Zion, Joliet, Waukegan and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Loving father of Nelson (Michelle) Rodriguez and Evita F. Rodriguez; beloved brother of Victor (Reniece) Rodriguez, Eduardo (Darla) Rodriguez, Edwin Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez and Marisol (Javier Montalvo) Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Vince, Vamaya and Gianna; dearest uncle of...
Margaret M. Hoffmann
Sep 12, 2021
Margaret M. Hoffmann (nee Carroll) 101 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. Margaret was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Sarah (nee Kane) Carroll. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Hoffmann; loving mother of Susan (Clifford) Yaeger, Ronald (Kirsi) Hoffmann, Robert Hoffmann, Raymond Hoffmann, Thomas (Sylvia) Hoffmann, and the late Kathleen (late Robert)...
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