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Maria M. Lopez
January 7, 2022
Maria M. Lopez, age 73, a longtime resident of Park Forest formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Loving wife of the late Rev. Armando G. Lopez; beloved mother of Sergio (Christina) Lopez, Laura (Von Dunbar) Lopez, Josue (Carolyn) Lopez and Clarissa (Tyron) Foston; dearest sister of Gloria (late Ramon) Verdin, Irma (late Enrique) Martinez, Blanca...
Alan J. English
January 6, 2022
Alan J. English, age 55 a resident of Manhattan formerly of Walthill, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Loving husband of Keri English (Peterson); beloved father of Alison and Eve English; dearest son of Rita (Don) Murphy and the late Kenneth English; dear brother of Mark (Tara) English and Toby (Sara) English; also survived by several nieces, nephews...
Brian G. Pearson
January 5, 2022
Brian G. Pearson, age 62, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving son of the late William E. and late Leona (Jesperson) Pearson; devoted cousin and buddy of Kathleen (late Dale) Sherwin; beloved cousin of Noreen (Larry) Ramis; beloved cousin of Edward Rimkus; great cousins...
Gerald E. Pius
January 4, 2022
GERALD E. PIUS Age 80, of New Lenox passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox. Jerry is survived by his loving family, daughters, Jeri (Gene) Savaria, Kari (Jim) Baker, grandchildren, Kadie (Vinny) Crudo, Gino Savaria, Noah Savaria, Sophia Baker, Stella Baker and companion Mary K. Cardwell. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents,...
Joyce Ann Asselborn
January 2, 2022
Joyce A. Asselborn (Domenico), age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in New Lenox, IL on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She is survived by her loving children Bill (Jayne), Tom (Nancy) and Lisa and her cherished grandchildren Kara (Dan), Kristina, Kelsi, Abigail, Jake, William, Elizabeth, Luke, and Jason. She is preceded in death by her...
Michael J. Perkovich
January 1, 2022
Michael John Perkovich, age 79 of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on January 1, 2022 with his children by his side. Loving husband to late Frances Perkovich; Beloved father of Sheri (George) Stercay, Lori (Dan) Turner, James (Sarah) Perkovich; Cherished Papa to Alysa (Marty) McNulty, Taylor Stercay, Makayla Turner, Riley Turner, Gavin Perkovich, and Addison Perkovich. Mike loved...
Gregg A. Butterfield
December 31, 2021
GREGG A. BUTTERFIELD “BUTTER” Age 72, passed away on Friday, December 31st, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Gregg is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Butterfield (Robbins), children, Stephanie (Michael) Whitman, Ryan (Carissa Tonner) Butterfield, grandchildren, Cody (Nicole Frye) Douthit, Sarah (fiancée Nate Thornburgh) Lehmann, Dominic Whitman, sister, Kimberly (William) Jensen, numerous nieces and nephews and dear...
Giovanni B. Debonfioli
December 30, 2021
Giovanni B. DeBonfioli, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Franciscan Village in Lemont. Giovanni is survived by his loving children, Michael (Elizabeth) DeBonfioli, Margaret (Ralph) Bonanotte, and Gracie (Michael) Maratea; grandchildren, Danielle (Adam) Sparacino and Vica Maratea; and great grandchildren Julia Sparacino, Graham Sparacino, and Audrey Sparacino. He is preceded in death by his loving...
George Gezendorf
December 29, 2021
GEORGE GEZENDORF Age 101, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, children, Jeanette (Thomas) Sadecki, George R. (Ann) Gezendorf, grandchildren, Krystle (Corey) Robertson, Kenneth (Abbey) Sadecki, Laura (Adam) Marganski, Andre Sukta and 5 great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his wife, Louise...
Douglas A. Inman
December 29, 2021
Born a child of the Depression on March 7, 1931, Douglas Allen Inman was the youngest of seven children and the only son. As the baby of the family, he was largely raised by his oldest sisters while mother Hazel managed the household and father Alexander (Sandy) worked long hours at the Weyerhauser mill in hometown Everett, Washington. Doug graduated...
John Rocha
December 29, 2021
John Rocha, 90, of Steger passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. Father of late Mark Rocha, Jim Rocha, and Roslyn Leeper; grandfather of Nina Rocha; great-grandfather of Roman. Brother of late Mary Henry, Eleanor (Robert) Chavez, Irene (late Ben) Jacobs, late Dolores (late Anthony) Kuras, Caroline (late Roy) Ochoa, Victor (Lynn) Rocha, Thomas (Nancy) Rocha, baby Annuziata Rocha, Gloria (Jim)...
Michael S. Diaz
December 29, 2021
Michael S. Diaz, age 57 a resident of Seneca formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Loving son of Stephen and Pamela Diaz; beloved brother of Linda (Rick) Perkins, Susan (Keith) Regnier and the late John (Mary) Diaz; dearest uncle of Jessica Diaz, Jodi Diaz, Zachary Perkins, Miranda Perkins, Marissa Perkins, Kara Regnier and Kaitlyn Regnier. Michael...
Julius E. Brasini
December 29, 2021
Julius E. Brasini. Age 91. Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland, Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Born and raised in Mishawaka, IN. Graduate of Mishawaka High School and Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame Inductee. United States Army Veteran. Retired Chicago Public School Physical Education Teacher. Football Coach at Mendel Catholic High School. Julius enjoyed spending time working at...
Byron Eugene Chrisman
December 28, 2021
Byron E. “Chris” Chrisman, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Byron is survived by his loving children Melanie (Richard) Alvarez and Carol (Tony) Skrapits; his grandchildren Matthew Alvarez, Marilyn Alvarez, Rachel Alvarez, Maddy Skrapits, and Anthony Skrapits. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois (nee Korty)...
Pamela L. Koerber
December 28, 2021
Pamela L. Koerber, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Pamela is survived by her loving children, Jason (Renee) Koerber, Kristy (Daniel) Nakoneczny, and Jessica (Chris) Burdick; grandchildren, Saphire Koerber, Alanna Koerber, Tristan Koerber, Owen Nakoneczny, Kailyn Nakoneczny, Carson Nakoneczny, and Payton Burdick; and her mother Georgia (nee Moreland) Planz She is preceded in death by her beloved...
Linda F. Smith
December 28, 2021
Linda F. Smith (nee Boyer) 83, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home. Linda was born in Chicago to the late William and Grace (nee Timmins) Boyer. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Smith; loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Martin; cherished grandmother of Brittany (Kevin) Andrews and Zachary Martin; great grandmother of Raegan Andrews;...
Stephen Patrick Burns
December 27, 2021
Stephen Patrick Burns, 45, passed away peacefully at Chandler Regional Medical Center ICU Unit, Chandler, Arizona, Monday, December 27, 2021 with his mom and best friend, Matt West, alongside him. Stephen was born on October 26, 1976 to Terrence and Margaret (Harbit) Burns in Joliet, Illinois. The youngest of three sons, Stephen grew up in New Lenox, Il. He graduated...
Joseph Anthony Sanfratello
December 26, 2021
Joseph Anthony Sanfratello, 83, of Chicago Heights passed away Dec. 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Sanfratello nee Piunti, sons: Michael and Joseph (late Sally) Sanfratello, grandchildren: Michael (Dawn), Joseph, Sophia Sanfratello and Isabel (Mario) Valenzuela, great-grandchildren: Luciano and Giovanna Valenzuela, many siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Joe was a BTHS graduate and...
Bret R. Burklow
December 26, 2021
BRET R. BURKLOW Age 62, of New Lenox passed away on Sunday, December 26th 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Bret is survived by his loving family, wife, Lisa Burklow (Shepard), children, Dylan Burklow, Amber (Dan) Lannin, Ryan (Sonja) Burklow, Jennifer (Shawn) Branner, parents, Robert & Joan Burklow (Babula), silbings, James (Valencia) Burklow, Jeff (Dawn) Burklow, Dawn (John)...
Francis "Sonny" A. Burnier
December 26, 2021
Francis (Sonny) August Burnier, of Frankfort, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 86. After several months of declining health, Francis died peacefully with his beloved wife Mary by his side. Francis was born on May 23, 1935 in Chicago. He was the son of Eugene and Henrietta Burnier. Francis was...
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