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Darrell K. Ortiz
August 24, 2022
Darrell K. Ortiz, age 73, a resident of the Orland Park and Mokena areas, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Loving husband of Christine Ortiz (Opalacz); beloved father of Brian (Kristen) Ortiz and Pete (Ann) Ortiz; cherished grandfather of Payton, Kaitlyn, Leah, Bailey, Ashleigh, Eli and Brody; dearest brother of Darlyn (Tom)...
Darryl G. Clausing
August 23, 2022
Darryl G. Clausing, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home in Frankfort, IL surrounded by family. Darryl is survived by his beloved wife Billie (nee Shillinger) Clausing; daughters, Cathryn (Tim) Wrigley of Frankfort and Julie Clausing of Chicago; grandsons Thomas and Connor Wrigley of Frankfort; and sister Diane Orgill of Las Vegas. He is...
Elaine Louise Leona Kuh
August 22, 2022
Elaine L. Kuh (nee Otto), age 84, of Frankfort, Illinois, formerly of Matteson, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Elaine is the beloved mother of Robert Kuh, Diane Crumpley and Jonathan (Katy) Kuh. Dearest sister of Duke (Carol) Otto, JoAnne (Al) Sloan, Carol (late Ed) Denton; cherished grandmother of Grace (Allan) Mills, Hannah...
John F. Fisher Jr.
August 21, 2022
John F. Fisher Jr. Age 26 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beloved son of John Sr. and Donna (nee Baumann) Fisher; loving brother of Alex Fisher; cherished grandson of the late Thomas Sr. and the late Mary Therese (nee Moran) Fisher and the late Leonard Sr. and the late Maureen (nee McDermott) Baumann; dear...
Paula M. Corrado
August 21, 2022
Paula M. Corrado (nee Rhomberg) Age 79 of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, Chicago Heights, and the Pullman area of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Paula was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Francis and Loretta (nee Stanley) Rhomberg. Beloved wife of the late James A. Corrado Jr;...
Norma H. Gieseler
August 16, 2022
NORMA H. GIESELER (REINERS) Norma H. Gieseler, 86, of Crete passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2022, at Park Place Rehabilitation Center in St. John Indiana. Norma was born on April 2, 1936, in Milford, the daughter of Fred and Dora (Henrichs) Reiners and they preceded her in death. She married Herbert W. Gieseler on August 5, 1956, in Milford...
Taylor Gurley
August 16, 2022
Taylor Gurley James T. Gurley 65 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Taylor was born in Chambley, France to Gayle (nee Teston) Gurley Farrell and the late James T. Gurley. Beloved husband of Denise (Nee Hopkinson); loving father of Taylor Gurley Jr, Jacque Gurley, Brittany (Sammy) Mitchell, Teig Palmateer, and Keeli Palmateer; cherished...
Daniel Deverick Sr.
August 15, 2022
DANIEL DEVERICK SR. Age 77, passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort. Daniel is survived by his loving family, children, Daniel (Donna) Deverick Jr., Darlene Gorman, grandchildren, William Deverick, Aubrey Deverick, Heather Gorman and Sam Gorman, siblings, Robert (Karen) Deverick and Virginia Deverick. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Lorraine Deverick...
Anthony J. Stinnett
August 15, 2022
Anthony (Tony) Stinnett, age 36, of New Lenox, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones Monday, August 15, 2022, after a courageously fought battle with his health. Tony was the beloved son of David Stinnett and Susan (Gary) Talarico and the hilarious little brother to Emily (Gene) Stanford, Michael Stinnett, and Daniel (Maria) Stinnett. His unsurpassed wit & charm will...
Karen L. Johnson
August 14, 2022
Karen Lynn Johnson (nee Frederiksen) Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Karen was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Dorothy (nee Hogge) Frederiksen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Mari Cagwin) Trend and Brian Johnson; cherished grandmother of Brittney, Tyler, Toby, and Shane Trend, Olivia Castelli, Victoria and Alexander Johnson, Rebecca Taylor,...
Thomas S. Sommers
August 12, 2022
Thomas S. Sommers, age 76, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Alsip and Beverly, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022. Loving husband of Antoinette Sommers (Giglio); beloved father of Judy Sommers (Dave) Hanson and Donna (Tim) Guerin; dearest brother of late twin sister Jean (late Thomas) Davare, late Eileen (late William) O’Brien, and Richard (Virginia) Sommers; cherished grandfather...
Carol E. Murray
August 12, 2022
Carol E. Murray (nee Budde) 71, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Carol was born in Dubuque, IA to the late Raymond H. and Lucille M. (nee Gross) Budde. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Murray (1992); doting mother of Jessica (Mark) Crnich, the late Neal Murray...
Anne "Nance" Cassidy
August 11, 2022
ANNE “NANCE” CASSIDY (PRICE) Age 100, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at her home. Nance is survived by her loving family, children, Margaret LoPiccolo, Kevin (Gwendolyn) Cassidy, Deirdre C. Ketcham, Donna M. Etheridge; son in law, Scott C. Mitchell and grandchildren, Ann Marie (Jay) Bishop, James (Cathy) LoPiccolo, Frank (Shannon) LoPiccolo, Theresa (Kevin) Vlk, Margaret (Valentin) Bernal,...
Jane E. Leech
August 10, 2022
Jane E. Leech (nee Wilkinson)Age 73, of New Lenox, IL formerly of Richton Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Jane was born in Herrin, IL to the late Herschel and Jamesena (nee Wasson) Wilkinson. Beloved wife, of 46 years of Doug Leech; loving mother of Christopher (Andrea) Leech...
Kenneth G. Pinski
August 9, 2022
KENNETH G. PINSKI Age 51, of Orland Park, passed away Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at his home. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, children, Heather (Richard) Williams, Joshua (Nicole O’Connor) Pinski, Angela (Stephen Szczasny) Pinski, mother, Cynthia Reidy (Daniel), siblings, Janet (Dave) Carlson, Natalie Pinski, grandchildren, Mateyo, Nathan, Gabino, Richard “Boots”, Noah and Daniel. Kenneth was preceded in death...
Kenneth E. Bartels
August 9, 2022
Kenneth E. Bartels, age 76, a resident of Frankfort and formerly of Chicago Heights and Monee, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, with his family by his side. Ken was the loving husband of Karen Bartels (Arcaris), father of Douglas (Theresa) Bartels, and grandfather of Allison and Connor. Ken’s siblings included brothers James Bartels and...
Rita J. Brown
August 9, 2022
Rita J. Brown (nee Wisniewski) Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Rita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Adam and Martha (nee Chmielewski). Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Brown (2021); loving mother of James (Jean) Brown, Kim (Ron) Newcomb, Sheri (Joseph) Milloy, Dawn Garcia, Jennifer (Dennis)...
Deacon Don Berkey
August 8, 2022
Deacon Don Berkey, 88, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crystal Lake, Green Bay, WI, and Glendive, MT, passed away with family by his side surrounded by love on August 8, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Deacon Don was the loving husband of the late Shirley Berkey; beloved father of Dean (Roberta) Berkey, Alan (Gina) Berkey and Linda...
Scott Javorski
August 7, 2022
Scott Gerard Javorski, age 57 a resident of Frankfort formerly of Burbank, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Loving husband of the late Karen Javorski (Janicki); beloved father of Scott (Jordyn) Javorski, Ryan Javorski and Frank Javorski; cherished son of Marilyn (Fred Borowy) and the late Francis Javorski; dearest brother of Michelle (Vince) Vogel, Tom (late Pauline) Javorski, John...
Mary Lou Lenz
August 7, 2022
Mary Lucile Lenz (nee Pohlman) “Mary Lou” Age 84, of Mokena, IL passed away on August 7, 2022. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth C. Lenz, Sr. Their nearly 70-year romance began as high school sweethearts at Oak Lawn Community High School. Proud mother of Kenneth, Jr (Debby), Michael (Natalie), David (Joanne), Cheryl (Joe) Onesto, Daniel...
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