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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Betty L Engledow
October 14, 2021
Betty Lou Engledow (Hawley) Age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2021 at her home in Gainesville GA, formerly of Frankfort for many years. Born November 8, 1930 to the late Charles and Nellie (Hare) Hawley. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. Engledow; Loving mother of Steve (Sherry) and Doug (Pamela); fond sister of her late siblings of Mary...
Gary Alan Nelson
October 13, 2021
Gary Alan Nelson, age 68 a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Loving husband of Susan Nelson (Blankert); beloved father of Erik (Katie) Nelson, Kirk Nelson and Dana (BIll) Oremovich; dearest brother of Craig (Linda) Nelson; cherished grandfather of Daria and Celia Nelson, Will and Calvin Oremovich. He worked for Joliet Park District at...
Arlene R. Peterson
October 11, 2021
ARLENE R. PETERSON (LAWRENCE) Age 88, formerly of New Lenox, passed away Monday, October 11th, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight. Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Debbie (Lee) Reynolds, Lynda (Larry Chapman) Peterson, granddaughter, Nicole Mrowicki-McDaniel, 4 other grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, George & Ruth Lawrence (Ziesemer), husband,...
Thelma L. Scaglione
October 10, 2021
THELMA L. SCAGLIONE Age 87, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. Thelma is survived by her loving family, husband, John Scaglione, daughters, Maria (Christopher) Amir, Tina (William) Spagnolo, grandchildren, Jamie Spagnolo, Francesca Spagnolo and Trevor Amir. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin & Ursule Hewett...
Christine L. Raft-Schultz
October 9, 2021
CHRISTINE L. RAFT-SCHULTZ Christine L. Raft-Schultz, age 51, passed away suddenly on October 9th, 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida. Christine is survived by her loving fiancé, John Presbitero; her beloved son, Nicholas Raft-Murphy; her “Mommie Dearest”, Patricia Armstrong (nee Vlcek Raft); cherished sister, Tami Warchol (nee Raft) and loving nephews, Alexander & Daniel Warchol. Christine was a dedicated and caring...
Corwyn W. Brunner
October 8, 2021
CORWYN W. BRUNNER Age 92, of Mokena, passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021 at Alden Courts of Shorewood in Shorewood. Corwyn is survived by his loving family, Kathleen (John) O’Neill, Maureen (Terrence) Kelly, Terrence (Mickie) Brunner, grandchildren, Michael (Natalie) O’Neill, Paul O’Neill, Patrick (Deanne) O’Neill, James O’Neill, Christopher Kelly, Amanda Brunner, Nicholas Brunner, great grandchildren, Ayanna, Logan, Kyleigh, Noah, Ethan...
Michael "Zap" Compton
October 7, 2021
Michael “Zap” Compton, age 58. He was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1963, and passed away on October 7, 2021 at home peacefully with his family by his side. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine (Paradis) Compton; siblings, William Compton, Carolyn (James) Widen, Lenny Compton; and father-in-law, James B. Waters, Jr. Beloved husband of...
Richard L Soderlund
October 6, 2021
Richard L. Soderlund Age 96, of Orland Park, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home in Orland Park. Richard is survived by his loving family, children, Linda (Herb) Kucinskas, Nancy (Derrell) Sanders, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson Richard was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine Soderlund (Wood), daughter and son-in-law, Janet and...
Clifford John Sinclair
October 6, 2021
Clifford Sinclair Born November 9, 1942 Hot Springs South Dakota Clifford J Sinclair, age 78 passed away suddenly October 6, 2021, age 78. Clifford resided at Clarendale of Mokena, previously residing in Joliet, IL. Cliff is survived by his loving companion Jan Sinclair, children Jon Sinclair and Rebecca Mott. grandchildren Taylir, Kaitlin, Andrew, Brandon, Tyler, and Dylan and siblings Jim,...
Jo Ann Nutow
October 5, 2021
Jo Ann Nutow (Morro) Age 84, a resident of Orland Hills formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She is survived by her loving family; children Donna Nutow, Deborah (Robert) Jagminas, Walter (Carola) Nutow, III, Doreen Delk, Dionne (Adam) Lucius and Danielle Nutow; grandchildren Nicholas and Kyle Jagminas, Emily and Natalie Nutow, Victoria and Michael Delk, Adam...
Judith M. Burdelik
October 5, 2021
Judith M. Burdelik, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Judith is survived by her loving husband of 60 years John Burdelik; children, Kathy Stakenas, John (Francine) Burdelik, Dave (Angela) Burdelik, Jim (Lynda) Burdelik, Jody (Tanya) Burdelik; grandchildren, Derek (Ashley), Melanie (Rob), Sara (Cody), Josh, Jason, Samantha, Matthew, Madelyn, Paige, Cole;...
James G. Barry
October 4, 2021
James G. Barry, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at The Cottages in New Lenox. James is survived by his children; Carla Barry, James (Wendy) Barry, Thomas (Christina) Barry, and Edward (Andria) Barry; his grandchildren, Matthew Barry, Jessica Barry, Ryan Barry, Colin Barry, Alexander (Kristin) Barry, and Samantha Barry; sister Nancy (Robert) Lasser; sister-in-law Rita Barry; and...
John "Jack" J. Darby
October 4, 2021
JOHN “JACK” J. DARBY Age 91, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, October 4th, 2021 at his home in Mokena. Jack is survived by his loving family, children, Maureen Darby, Kevin (Ellen) Darby, Christine (Conrad) Niehoff, Elizabeth Darby, Jean (Tom) Hyman, Lynette (Ken) Lang, sibling, James (Patrick Bova) Darby, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was...
James S. Downey
October 3, 2021
James S. Downey, age 93, a resident of Kankakee formerly of Bourbonnais and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Loving husband of the late Mary Downey; beloved brother of the late William (late Jeanne) Downey and the late Patrick (late Marian) Downey; dearest uncle of Maureen Johnson, Laura Gignac, Kathleen (Lance) Steinberg,...
Brenda P. Reynolds
October 1, 2021
BRENDA P. REYNOLDS (PRESSLEY) Age 74, of Matteson, passed away Friday, October 1st, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Brenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Raymond “Tom” Reynolds, children, Renee Reynolds-Karris, Raymond “Tommy” (Amanda) Reynolds, grandchildren, Duncan Karris, Bram Karris, siblings, Lee (Carol) Pressley, Judy (Dennis) Skorski, Sandra Schroeder and Rodger Pressley. Brenda was preceded in...
Rita A. Passafiume
September 30, 2021
Rita A. Passafiume (nee Haselberger) 97 of Orland Hills, IL passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Rita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles F. and Matilda “Tillie” (nee Strugala) Haselberger. Loving mother of David (Barbara) Passafiume and Susan Passafiume; grandmother of the late Jeanie Passafiume, and great grandmother of two; dear sister of the...
Robert S. Diehl
September 28, 2021
Robert S. Diehl, age 82 a resident of Frankfort formerly of Mokena, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Loving husband of Karen Diehl (Sorrentino); dearest father of Keith (Carolyn) Diehl, Robert (Barb) Diehl, Colleen (Gary) Benson, Brian (Jodi) Diehl, Michael (Jean) Diehl and Christopher Diehl; beloved brother of the late William ( late Lola) Diehl, late...
William E. Pote
September 27, 2021
William E. Pote 70 of Mokena passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born in Chicago, IL to Mildred (nee Shields) and the late Walter F. Pote Sr. Beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Crowhurst) Pote; loving father of Rebecca (Randy) Mason and Bridgette (John) Kavanagh; cherished Papa of Justine (Cal) Hackler, William Kavanagh,...
Jack Weir
September 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
September 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...
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