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Vicki Lynn Cantwell
October 23, 2021
Vicki L. Cantwell, age 53, passed away on October 23rd, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with her family by her side. Vicki is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Edward Cantwell; children, Ryan (Elizabeth) Cantwell and Becki (Ed) Cochran; and her beloved mother Kathy (fiancé Ken) Sidenstick. She is preceded in death by her father Gerald Sidenstick;...
Rosemary Bolker
October 22, 2021
Rosemary Bolker, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rose is survived by her loving children, Frank Bolker and Laura (Jim) Doran; grandchildren, David J. and Julia Rose Doran; siblings, Ann Petroline and Delores Marsic; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Mary A. Leleika
October 22, 2021
MARY A. LELEIKA (KUCHARSKI) Mary Kucharski Guimont Leleika of Tinley Park, went home to the Lord on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at the wonderful age of 87. Mary is survived by her loving family, Linda (Matt) Terry, Brad (Cindy) Guimont, Kim (Jim) McManus, siblings, Bernie Guminski, John (Carol) Kucharski, Janet (Bill) Strauss, grandchildren, Forest, Ryan, Kevin, Caitlin, Michelle, Stacey, Thomas,...
Richard M. Beck
October 21, 2021
RICHARD M. BECK Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, October 21st, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Betty Beck (Evers), children, Melissa (Thomas) Vellenga, Richard (Danielle) Beck, Ryan Beck, grandchildren, Weston Vellenga, Grant Vellenga, Eli Vellenga and Jude Vellenga. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick...
Raymond Schmidt
October 20, 2021
Raymond Schmidt Age 91, passed away on October 20, 2021. Cherished husband of the late Norma “Jean” Schmidt. Father of Diana (Justin), Mark (Susan) and Brian (Diane); Grandfather of Matthew and Nathan. Brother of the late Lenore (Late Frank) Neruda, the late Ralph (Jean) Schmidt, and Ron (Kay) Schmidt. Raymond bravely served in the Army and had earned the rank...
Deanna Polakowski
October 20, 2021
Deanna Polakowski, age 69, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Loving wife of Thomas Polakowski; beloved mother of Robert Brown; proud grandmother of Claire Brown; cherished daughter of the late Jack and Dolores Mason; dearest sister of Deborah Nawracaj; dearest aunt of Amy Nawracaj and Lauren Nawracaj; fond great aunt of Breana...
Kathy Helsel-Peternell
October 19, 2021
Kathy P. Helsel-Peternell, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Kathy is survived by her son, Stephen (Katie) Peternell; siblings, David (Ann) Helsel and Joseph (Michele) Helsel; grandchildren, Hudson, and Barrett Peternell; niece, Amber (Jeff) Coates, Mandy (Adam Schoff) Helsel, Genevieve Helsel, and Makenzie Helsel; nephews, Joshua (Jackie) Helsel, Joseph (Lauren) Helsel, Charles...
Shirley M. Berkey
October 19, 2021
Shirley M. Berkey, 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crystal Lake, Green Bay, WI, and Glendive, MT, passed away with family by her side surrounded by love on October 19, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born October 26, 1934 in Glendive, MT to Hazel (Henneberry) Skillestad and Adrian Skillestad. The eldest daughter, Shirley assumed the...
Robert C. Gulch
October 18, 2021
Robert C. Gulch 75 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Robert was born in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Candace “Candy” (nee Zajaczek); loving father of Anthony (Kathy) Gulch and Cynthia (Scott) Horvath; cherished grandfather of Carissa White, Cara Joy White, and Kailey Elizabeth Gulch; dear cousin of Maryann...
Loretta L. Piunti
October 18, 2021
Piunti, Loretta L. nee Blume, 69, of Cathedral City, CA, formerly of Crete, IL passed away on Oct. 18, 2021 in Palm Springs, CA after battling bone cancer. Beloved wife of 50 years of Lawrence “Larry” Piunti, dear sister of Richard (Carol Ann) Blume of Beecher, Lois Blume of Matteson, sister-in-law of: Joe (Patti Piunti) Piunti, Sr. of Chicago Heights,...
Patricia D. Schulte
October 17, 2021
Patricia D. Schulte (nee Zabinski), age 60, of New Lenox passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Patricia was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Stanley and Jane (nee Macocha) Zabinski. Beloved life partner and best friend of George Folsom, loving mother of Andrew and Matthew Schulte, and of George’s sons George (Megan) Folsom...
Richard L. Davidson
October 17, 2021
Richard L. Davidson Age 80, of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest, Chicago Heights and Harvey, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Martha Davidson (nee Short), daughters, Dr. Lisa (Paul) McGrady and Laura (David) Cler, grandchildren, Lilian McGrady, Daniel McGrady, Jackson Cler, Jason Cler and Jimmy...
Henry J. Wagner
October 16, 2021
Henry J. Wagner age 70, a resident of Tinley Park formerly of Dyer, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Loving husband of Donna Wagner; beloved father of Trisha (Dan) Shields, Randi Wagner, Dominic (Alyssa) Kowalczyk, Eric (Jenny) Kowalczyk and Kyle (Kacie) Kowalczyk; dearest brother of Lori “Ducky” (Nick) Bubalo, the late Richie (late Lori) Wagner and the late Larry...
Mary S. Lazarski
October 16, 2021
Mary Sharon Lazarski (nee Crawford) 66 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Alphonsus J. and LaVergne (nee Gleason) Crawford. Beloved wife of William Lazarski; loving mother of Virginia (Brian) Stanley and Alison (Brandon) Senesac; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Stanley, and Olivia and Will Senesac; dear sister of...
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...
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