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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Justine Chval
Aug 4, 2021
Justine Chval (Kovic), age 74, a resident of New Lenox formerly longtime of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Loving wife of Willam Chval; beloved mother of Bill (Kerri) Chval; dearest sister of Julie (Joe) Ramski; cherished grandmother of Gianna, Kaili and Hannah Chval; dearest aunt of Joseph (fiancée Sarah Gise) Ramski and Stephanie Ramski. Preceded in death...
Ronald H. Smith
Aug 4, 2021
Ronald H. Smith, age 74, a lifetime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Dora Smith (Graf); beloved father of Vito (Kim) DiFronzo, Kristen (Marin) Acevedo and Don (Lisa) Smith; dearest brother of Norma (late Ken) McGrath; cherished grandfather of Michael and Mason DiFronzo, Samantha and Matthew...
Eugenia Kaukialo
Aug 3, 2021
Eugenia Kaukialo entered into heaven on August 3, 2021. She was born to Stella and Michael Dzmidas on July 29, 1935 the second of four girls, Dorothy, Eugenia, Jeanie and Jeanette. Stella passed away when Eugenia was at the tender age of two. Her father Michael then met her stepmother, Helen 5 years later and two more daughters, Phyllis and...
Richard P. Dedo
Aug 3, 2021
Richard P. Dedo 54, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helen (nee Kurek) Dedo. Beloved husband of Marta (nee Dec); loving father of Brandon and Joanna; dear brother of Kenneth (late Rosanne) Dedo, Ronald Dedo, David (Darlene)...
Richard E. Bruns
Aug 2, 2021
Richard E. Bruns passed away on August 2,2021. He was born and raised in Beecher Illinois, He moved to New Lenox, Illinois with his wife Sandra to raise their family. He was very active in the community where he served on the school board, Economic Development Committee, and member of the New Lenox Lions Club. In 1988, he started his...
Edward C. Tewes
Aug 2, 2021
Edward C. Tewes 94 of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at The Cottages of New Lenox. Ed was born in Green Garden Twp. on May 03, 1927 to the late Harry J. and Matilda I. (nee Wanner) Tewes. Beloved husband of Marcella (nee Wieland); loving father of Lyle Edward (Sylvia) Tewes, Kurt Ramon (Jeanne) Tewes, and Nancy...
Anthony W. "Tony" Serritella
Jul 31, 2021
Anthony W. “Tony” Serritella 40, of Chicago passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Tony was born in Chicago to Patricia (nee Stewart) and the late James Serritella. Loving son of Patricia Stewart; dear brother of Michael Serritella and Katie Shroats; cherished grandson of Donna Stewart and loved nephew of John Stewart, Joseph Stewart, and the late William Stewart. Tony will...
Bryan J. Heller
Jul 31, 2021
BRYAN J. HELLER Age 48, of Franklin Park, passed away Saturday, July 31st 2021 at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. Bryan is survived by his loving family, parents, Sharon (Emery) Dault (King) and Donald Heller, Sr., siblings, Keith (Maxine) Heller, Kevin (Laura) Heller, Bethany (Bill) Crittendon, nieces and nephews, Allyson, Hannah, Nathan, Zackary, Delaney, Kayla, Jacob, Kelsey and...
Joseph G. Schultz
Jul 30, 2021
JOSEPH G. SCHULTZ Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 30th, 2021at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Joseph is survived by his loving family, parents, Donald & Verda “Sis” Schultz (White), fiancée, Jamie Gushi, daughter, Jackie (Derek) Williams, siblings, Pam (Steve) Augmuller, Kimberly (Mark) Blain, Joyce (Mark) Homerding, Damen Schultz, Jane (Bill) Gavin, Rita (Bob) Young, grandchildren, Stella...
Thomas Raymond Echlin
Jul 30, 2021
Thomas Raymond Echlin, age 82, a resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on July 1, 1939, survived by wife of 58 years Lynn (Marilyn Laska), loving children Michael (Dianne) and Kathy (Eric) Peterson, cherished grandchildren Amanda (Domanic) Robson, Claire and Evan Echlin, Jack and Jimmy...
Joseph J. Drda
Jul 29, 2021
JOSEPH J. DRDA Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, July 29th, 2021at his home in Frankfort. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Laurie Brennan, Joseph E. (Sheila) Drda, longtime friend, Rose Chudzinski, grandchildren, Joseph G. Drda, Elisa A. Drda, Charlie J. Brennan and sister Joann Zolner. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. &...
Lily Marie Hicks
Jul 27, 2021
LILY MARIE HICKS Age 6, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Lily is survived by her loving family, mother, Amme (Ryan Howard) Hicks, father, Matt (Krys Swanberg) Hicks, grandparents, Michael (Teresa) Hicks, Ted (Penny) Wright, great grandmothers, JoAnn King-Ross, Alfreda Hicks and a multitude of aunts, uncles and cousins. Lily greatly...
Frederick W. Viola
Jul 27, 2021
Frederick W. “Fred” Viola 78, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Fred was born in Chicago to the late Edward N. and Irene A. (nee Schwartzhoff) Viola. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Dowling) Viola; loving father of David (Maria), Wayne (late Luanne), Leigh (Kimberly), Keith (Rachel), and the late Craig Viola;...
Kenneth C. Lenz Sr.
Jul 26, 2021
Kenneth C. Lenz, Sr, 84, of Mokena, Illinois passed away on July 26, 2021. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Lou (nee Pohlman). Their nearly 70-year romance began as high school sweethearts at Oak Lawn Community High School. Proud father of Kenneth, Jr (Debby) Lenz, Michael (Natalie) Lenz, David (Joanne) Lenz, Cheryl (Joe) Onesto, Daniel...
Dorothy K. Christiansen
Jul 24, 2021
Dorothy Christiansen, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 78 on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in 1943 in Chicago to Leo and Gladys Kohnen. In 1964, she married Raymond Christiansen. She obtained her teaching degree and taught at Grissom Junior High for several decades. Dorothy was a Shetland sheepdog breeder who raised grand champions and was...
Rick G. Bartke
Jul 24, 2021
Rick G. Bartke, age 48, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Lockport, Joliet, Tinley Park, Mokena and was raised in Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Loving husband of Janel Bartke (Fila); beloved father of Jackson, Jenna, Jacob and Joseph Bartke; dearest brother of Scott and Jerry Bartke. He is...
Jacqueline A. Olson
Jul 23, 2021
Jacqueline A. Olson, age 46, a resident of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, Tinley Park and Chicago, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 23, 2021. Loving mother of Luke Montes, Avery Montes (father of Luke and Avery, Raymond Montes) and the late Kaitlyn Moak; beloved daughter of Mary McCarthy and Richard W. Olson, Sr.; dearest sister of Richard W. (Arien)...
Geoffrey Lloyd Upjohn
Jul 22, 2021
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Geoffrey Lloyd Upjohn, age 37, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Penny, his brother Christopher, his sister-in-law Carrie, his nieces Molly & Emma, and extended family throughout North America. Geoffrey was predeceased by his father, Peter. Geoffrey...
Marian Elizabeth Lukshas
Jul 22, 2021
Marian Elizabeth Lukshas (Braun), age 91, a longtime resident of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet Park, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Loving wife of the late John Lukshas; beloved sister of the late Thomas (late Pauline) Braun; late John Braun, PFC., late James (late Joan) Braun, Fred (late Linda) Braun and late infant twin sister.; dearest aunt of late...
Steven E. Kenning
Jul 20, 2021
Steven E. Kenning March 4th 1953 – July 20th 2021 Steven E. Kenning, 68, passed peacefully on July 20th, 2021 in his home in Frankfort surrounded by his children. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Glikeria Black and his wife, Judy Kenning (Brackins). He is survived by his four children and four grandchildren Michael Perley (Megan...
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