Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

George K. "Bud" Malcheff

George K. "Bud" Malcheff

September 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

Joann Jones

September 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

George T. Herzog

September 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

Norman V. Tuftedal

September 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

Sharon Martiniak

September 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

Charles P. Pacola

September 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

Linda Ann Cidell

September 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

Robert M. Schurman

September 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

Robert P. Brown

September 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

Joseph F. Krhounek

September 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

Cori Seidelmann Ward

September 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

Arthur R. Anderson

September 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

Daniel R. Druszkowski

September 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

Laverne H. Johnson

September 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

Eleanor M. Banas

September 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

Leslie Lindsay Smith

September 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

Nelson Rodriguez

September 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

Margaret M. Hoffmann

September 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)...

Fred M. Unger

Fred M. Unger

September 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

September 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...