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Lila Webb Putz
Aug 29, 2021
Lila Webb Putz died peacefully on August 29, 2021 after her feisty spirit kept her alive for 99 years and 8 months. Beloved wife of Alex who preceded her in death, proud mother of 11, grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 10. Lila grew up in Chicago with her parents, sister and brother. She told fantastic stories of her experiences...
Kathleen M. Arnstrom
Aug 28, 2021
Kathleen (nee McGuire) Arnstrom, age 73, passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Alan Arnstrom; Children, Dawn Pelnarsh, Ryan (Jessica) Arnstrom, and Sean (Jessica) Arnstrom; grandchildren, Abigail Pelnarsh, Jack Pelnarsh, Mason Arnstrom, Adalyn Arnstrom, Talan Arnstrom, Jolene Arnstrom, Cooper Arnstrom, and Josh DaVanon; siblings, Daniel (Susan)...
Andrew R. Wagner
Aug 27, 2021
ANDREW R. WAGNER Age 80, of Chicago, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Naperville. Andrew is survived by his loving family, siblings, Beverly (Dave) Klintworth, Robert Wagner, nieces and nephews, Bridget, Brian, Beth, Robert, Sherry, April, Kelly, Kevin, Lindsay and Brandon. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & June Wagner (Brown) and...
Thomas S. Eubank
Aug 27, 2021
Thomas S. Eubank 77 of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his home. Tom was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Evelyn (nee Wicklund) Eubank. Loving husband of Elaine (nee McLean) Slee Eubank; dear brother of John (Anne) Eubank and Ronald Eubank; also survived by Elaine’s children, Edward (Carrie) Slee, David (Lynda) Slee,...
Derek Thomas Neakarse
Aug 26, 2021
DEREK THOMAS NEAKARSE Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Derek is survived by his loving family, mother, Lorraine Neakarse (Skala), children, Regina Williams, Brent Neakarse McEldowney, siblings, Donna Neakarse, Donald (Adriel) Neakarse Jr., Diane Neakarse, Duane Neakarse, niece and nephews, Christopher (Lauren) Lukasik, Donald (Kelly) Neakarse, Jenna Neakarse...
Tamara R. Hoehn
Aug 26, 2021
Tamara R. Hoehn, age 56 passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday August 26, 2021. Tamara is survived by her loving husband Michael Hoehn; daughters, Rachel (Andrew) Schneider, Natalie (Christian) Rodriguez; her mother Jacqueline Van Artsdalen; her beloved granddaughter Sylvia Schneider; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tamara is preceded in death by her father Dennis Gorlach and her stepfather...
Jennifer Lynn Vaneck
Aug 25, 2021
Jennifer Lynn VanEck, age 48, a resident of Joliet formerly of Park Forest, Manhattan and New Lenox, was ushered peacefully, into her eternal home, with her closest loved ones by her side, on Tuesday August 25, 2021, in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her loving family; beloved daughter Breanna (Anthony Morelli) VanEck; parents Terry and the...
Donald R. Smith
Aug 25, 2021
Donald R. Smith “Smitty” 90 of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home. Don was born in Cornell, IL to the late Manuel and Louise (nee Hecht). Beloved husband of the late Sue Ellen (nee Spittal); loving father of Karl Smith, Paul (Peggy) Smith, Amy (Nathan) Ryan, Rick (Denise Issert) Smith; cherished grandfather of Joshua and...
William J. Beauchamp
Aug 24, 2021
WILLIAM J. BEAUCHAMP Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Beauchamp (West), siblings, Susan (Mario) Cantella, Mary (Lori) Beauchamp, Karen (Amy) Beauchamp, Patricia (Noel) Pol and nephew Michael Cantella. William was preceded in death by his parents. William A. & Dorothy Beauchamp (Clator)....
Debra Mae Kelley
Aug 20, 2021
Debra Mae Kelley, 67, of Park Forest, passed away Aug. 20, 2021. She is survived by her wife of 4 years and partner of 22 years, Marianne C. Frigo-Kelley. Sisters: Beverly (Christine E. Lewis) Abels of Lansing, Claudette (Chuks Ozor) Beauchamp of Aubern, WA and brother James F. Kelley Jr. of South Elgin. Aunt, Eleanor Callahan of Reno, NV, BFF...
William James Witry
Aug 19, 2021
William James Witry Age 78, of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19h, 2021 at his home in Frankfort with his family by his side. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Rosemary Witry (Smolen); children Chris (Kimberly) Witry, Lisa Winter, Traci Witry, Nikki (Michael) Dunn, Kristina (Robert) Quilico and Keith Burghardt;...
Laurene "Laurie" E. Smith
Aug 18, 2021
Laurene “Laurie” E. Smith Age 70, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Loving mother of Kimberlee (Ken) Grawe, Kristi (Bill) Walker and Karen (Josh) Ditzler; beloved daughter of the late John F. and late Patricia (Campbell) Curtis, Jr.; fond granddaughter of the late...
Joan M. Seeley
Aug 18, 2021
Joan Marie Seeley (nee Glavan) 90 of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Willow Falls Senior Living in Crest Hill. Joan was born in Joliet to the late Martin and Julia (nee Shroba) Glavan. Beloved wife of the late Raymond O. Seeley; loving mother of Julia (Russell) Leehaug, Kris (Mark) Trost, and Gina Marietti; cherished grandmother of...
Walter James "Jim" Therrien
Aug 14, 2021
WALTER JAMES “JIM” THERRIEN Age 78, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary “Gina” Therrien (Reeves), children, Richard (Michelle) Therrien, Douglas Therrien, Michele (Robert) Krause, James (Charity) Therrien, sister, Ninita Therrien, grandchildren, Ian Murphy, Dean Therrien, Zachary Therrien, Brandon Therrien, Tyler Krause, Trevor Krause, Alexis...
James R. Rodeghier
Aug 12, 2021
JAMES R. RODEGHIER Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, August 12th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Dawn Rodeghier, children, Caitlin Rodeghier, Thomas Rodeghier, Rachel Rodeghier, James (Konni) Rodeghier Jr., Amy (Peter) Marx, grandchildren, Natalie Rodeghier, Cameron Rodeghier, Landon Marx, Hunter Marx, Kylo Marx and sister in-law Linda Rodeghier....
John Sorci
Aug 9, 2021
JOHN SORCI Age 91, passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021 in Logan UT. John is survived by his loving family, wife, May Sorci (Cowley), children, Michael (Christine) Sorci, Diane (Rich) McGrath, Marie (Matt) Ziebarth, Teresa Skabelund, Susan (Rick) Huffman, siblings, Sara Zapach, Toni Weistein, grandchildren, Elena (Mike McInerny) Sorci, Gina (Adam) Baumgartner, Cara (Mike) Minnesali, Marie McGrath, Richard (Escarleth) McGrath,...
Leonard F. Caria, Sr.
Aug 7, 2021
Leonard F. Caria, Sr., age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Ridge and Tennessee, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Loving father of Leonard "Len" (Nancy) Caria, Jr. and Tracy (Lil-Joe) Caria; beloved brother of Fran Voit; cherished grandfather of Michael and Nicole Caria; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Raymond John Bodnar
Aug 7, 2021
Raymond John Bodnar, age78, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland and Dolton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving husband of Carol Bodnar (Moeller); beloved father of John (Suzanne) Bodnar and Marc (Rosi) Bodnar; dearest brother of Dean (Barbara) Bodnar; cherished grandfather of Mia (Andy) Janik, Alana Carta, twins Mila...
Richard J. Kadansky
Aug 4, 2021
Richard J. Kadansky 93, of Palos Heights, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 surrounded by family. Rich was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Emma (nee McCenna) Kadansky. Loving father of Deborah (Frank) Stumpf, Diane (Thomas) Steinbach, and Robert Kadansky; cherished grandfather of Jason (Laurie) Stumpf, Brian Stumpf, Bridgett (Brock) Atwell, Jennifer (Ryan) Monahan, Nicholas...
Michael "Murphy Jones" G. Ball
Aug 4, 2021
MICHAEL “MURPHY JONES” G. BALL Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Paulette Ball (Monzek), children, Michael A. (Erika) Ball, Cory (Anna) Ball, Schaquil (Robert) De Young, grandchildren, Michael “Willie Mike” Ball, Cameron “Rosie Cheeks” Ball, Isabella “Izzie” Ball, Emily “Emmy B”...
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