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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Fred M. Unger

Fred M. Unger

Sep 11, 2021

FRED M. UNGER Age 91, of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Fred is survived by his loving family, wife, Wanda Unger (Huddleston), children, Lois (Scott) Robinson, Laura (Steven) Grizinski, Lisa (John) Avery, grandchildren, Kristen (Ken) King, Scotty (Mandy) Robinson, Nicole Robinson, Natalie Guzinski, Chase Avery, great grandchildren, Nathan King, Madeline...

Alixa B. Wilczak

Alixa B. Wilczak

Sep 11, 2021

Alixa B. Wilczak (nee Alvarez) 62 of Oak Brook passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Hinsdale Hospital. Alixa was born in Cuba to the late Ruben D. and Luz Maria (nee Delgado) Alvarez. Beloved wife of Kenneth Wilczak; loving mother of Joseph (Melissa) Jepsen, and Alicia Jepsen; cherished grandmother of Liberty Virginia and Wyatt Ruben Jepsen; dear...

Andrew "Butch" Tess

Andrew "Butch" Tess

Sep 11, 2021

Andrew “Butch” Tess, age 73, passed away on September 11, 2021, the most Patriotic day of the year, with his loving family by his side. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife Camille (nee Barbel) Tess of 54 years; his children, David (partner Julia Gerdes) Tess, and Lisa M. (Luke Clarizio) Markiewicz; grandchildren, Savanna J Tess, Saxton B. Tess, Andrew...

Charles T. Carter Jr.

Charles T. Carter Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

CHARLES T. CARTER JR. Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Carter (Biesen), children, Shannon (Anthony) Palumbo, Sherri (Damion) Navarro, Charles (Michelle) Carter, siblings, Jo (Frank) Schipani, Richard (Mary) Carter, John (Heather) Carter, grandchildren, Natalia, Lorenzo, Autumn, Abriana, Carter, Selah, Elsa,...

Leonard  P. Miarecki

Leonard P. Miarecki

Sep 11, 2021

LEONARD P. MIARECKI Age 70, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Leonard is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Miarecki (Hoessler), children, Ryan (Rachael) Miarecki, Stephanie (Brandon) Caruso, Lauren (Ryan) Fisher, Carrie Miarecki, siblings, Bonnie (Juergen) Jackert, John Miarecki, brother in-law, Bob Huisman, grandchildren, Noah Caruso, Charlie Caruso, Jemma Caruso,...

Ross A. Dal Santo

Ross A. Dal Santo

Sep 10, 2021

Ross A. Dal Santo 62 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Loving son of Jack Dal Santo and the late Betty (nee Williamson) Dal Santo; dear brother of Renne Dal Santo and Jack (Martha) Dal Santo, Jr; loved uncle of Albert, Christina, and Jack Dal Santo, III and Mitchell Low. Ross was a Building Engineer...

Vickey Sharon Estrada

Vickey Sharon Estrada

Sep 9, 2021

Vickey Sharon Estrada (Epperson), age 70, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, with her daughter, son and eldest grandchild by her side. Vickey is survived by her husband of 46 years, Felipe Estrada, her children Jennifer (Gabriel) Griffith and Brandon (Rachel) Estrada, her siblings Bo (Sheila) Epperson, Peggy (late David) Farris and Paula (Terry)...

Kimberley A. Beverly

Kimberley A. Beverly

Sep 8, 2021

KIMBERLEY A. BEVERLY Age 46, of Channahon, passed away Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Kimberley is survived by her loving family, children, Bryson Beverly, Tyler Beverly, mother, Loretta (Chuck) Graefen, father, Todd (Meredith) Tatgenhorst, grandfather, George Shefcik, siblings, Lauren Graefen, Nicole (Andrew) Quigley, father of her children, Bryan Beverly, significant other, Darren Grear, nieces, Sofia...

Raymond E. Davis Jr.

Raymond E. Davis Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

Raymond E. Davis Jr. 83 of Joliet, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Ray was born in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond E. Sr. and LaVergne (nee Knauf) Davis. Beloved husband of 50 years of Linda (nee Sestak) Davis. He is also survived by his beloved pets, his dogs Buddy and Quaid,...

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr.

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr.

Sep 5, 2021

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr. Age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox and Chicago, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Lewis is survived by his loving family, children Lewis (Patsy) Buick, Jr., Lou Anne (Terry) Schultz, Patricia Buick-Baird and Darlene (Scott) McKearney; sister Lorraine (late Ed) Fogarty; grandchildren Ashley, Abbey, Lewis, Rich, Jake,...

Leonard G. Cappetto

Leonard G. Cappetto

Sep 4, 2021

LEONARD G. CAPPETTO Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Lenny is survived by his loving family, parents, Leonard P. & Judith Cappetto (Crescenzo), children, Samantha Cappetto, Dominick (Natasha) Cappetto, grandson, Declyn Cappetto, former wife, Diana Cappetto (Gonzalez), siblings, Janine (Robert) Kumicich, Jospeh (Kari) Cappetto, niece and nephew, Evelyn Cappetto,...

David Rudolph Farris

David Rudolph Farris

Sep 3, 2021

David Rudolph Farris, age 75, a resident of New Lenox formerly longtime of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Peggy Farris (Epperson); children Eric (Margie) Farris and Amy Verhulst; dearest son of the late Hal and Vada (Rudoph) Farris, Sr.; dear brother of Hal (late Betty) Farris, Jr.,...

Kurt Robert Westergren

Kurt Robert Westergren

Sep 3, 2021

Kurt Robert Westergren Age 71, a resident of Oak Forest, formerly of Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, and Frankfort, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights. Kurt is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Westergren (Wirtz); children Kurt “JR” (Elizabeth) Westergren, Erica (Daniel) Wolfe and Lisa (Jessie) Jacobo; siblings Lynn Vandenberg (the late Michael), Nancy...

Thomas J. Boyle

Thomas J. Boyle

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas Joseph Boyle, age 70, passed away on Friday September 3, 2021 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Carol Boyle; Children, Kerry (Greg) Sudkamp, Katie (Nicolas) Carreon, Kelly (Doug) Loizzo, Tom Boyle Jr., Joe Boyle; Grandchildren, Abby, Aly, and Aubrey Sudkamp, Kayden, Nicolas, and Kinley Carreon, Gianna and Josette Loizzo; Siblings, Pat (Hal)...

Mary  Irene Stancik

Mary Irene Stancik

Sep 3, 2021

Stancik, Mary Irene (nee Brizek) of Orland Park, IL age 93, a resident of Orland Park formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late (Edward Stancik). Loved mother of sons; Richard Finlayson, Martin (Gail) Finlayson and Jim (Lisa) Stancik. Grandmother of Ryan Finlayson, Ryder Finlayson and Maggie Karns. Great Grandmother of 11. Caring...

Wanda  F.  Hossa

Wanda F. Hossa

Sep 3, 2021

Wanda F. Hossa (Drezewski) Age 92 , a resident of Orland Park formerly of Crestwood and South Chicago passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at her home. Wanda is survived by her loving family, children George (Linda) Hossa, Casey (Renee) Hossa, Mary (John) Miner and Kate Jungheim; daughter-in-law Monica (late Tony) Lowery; grandchildren Sara (Steve) Grenchik, Mike (Allison) Hossa,...

Jennifer L. Mckirdie

Jennifer L. Mckirdie

Sep 2, 2021

Jennifer L. McKirdie, age 51, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 2, 2021. We stand in awe at the strength she has shown throughout her battle over the past year and feel comfort in knowing she is at peace. Jen excelled at everything she set out to do while overcoming the many challenges she...

Henry Earl Wiemeler

Henry Earl Wiemeler

Sep 2, 2021

Henry Earl Wiemeler, age 85, a resident of Homer Glen formerly of Plainfield and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Loving husband of 65 years of Patricia Wiemeler (Wampach); beloved father of Steve (Maria) Wiemeler, Susan Wren, Julie (late Daniel) Woods, Patricia (Keith) Madsen and Elizabeth Marusarz; dearest brother of the late Marie (Dennis) Hernandez, Jean (late...

Lillian E. Paul

Lillian E. Paul

Sep 1, 2021

Lillian E. Paul (Lattyak), age 96, a resident of New Lenox formerly of the Chicago Mt. Greenwood area passed away on Wednesday, Septemeber 1, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving wife of the late Anthony Paul; beloved mother of the late Ricky Paul, Kathleen (late Al) Stasiak, Ronald Paul, late Tony (late Donna) Paul, James (Charlene) Paul, David (Jeanne) Paul...

Marcia A. Mcdonald

Marcia A. Mcdonald

Aug 31, 2021

Marcia A. McDonald, age 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest and University Park, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Brookdale in Orland Park. She is survived by her loving family, children Linda (Ron) Rekruciak and Lora Hansen; sisters Carolyn (Paul) Lechlitner; grandchildren Danielle (Eric) Custardo, Stephanie Parise, Ryan (Kristen) Rekruciak, Whitney Hansen, Courtney (John) Sharpe...