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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Leslie "Doc" G. Egbert
November 9, 2021
Leslie “Doc” G. Egbert age 73, a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Carmi, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Loving husband of 50 years Judith Egbert (Spillie); dearest brother-in-law Anthony (Donna) Spillie and sister-in-law Janice (Donald) Andrews, Sr.; beloved uncle of Donald (Minette) Andrews, Jr., David (Jamie Shroba) Andrews, Anthony (Jennifer Hautzinger) Andrews, Amanda (Jorge) Leon and...
Barbara Jane Deal
November 9, 2021
BARBARA JANE DEAL (WEBER) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Charles Deal, Sheila (Jaime) Vargas, grandchildren, Phillip (Rebekah) Deal, Kyle (Andrea) Deal, Kayleigh Deal, Brandon Vargas, Jason Vargas, Danielle Vargas, great grandchildren, William Ross, Athena Deal and several nieces...
Richard W. "Shorty" Dickson
November 9, 2021
Richard “Shorty” Wayne Dickson 85 of Bristol, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Yorkville. He was born September 21, 1936, the son of Simon W. and Thelma L. (nee Wedemaier) Dickson in St. Joseph Hospital in Aurora, IL. “Shorty” was his nickname all his life, and he had always lived on the over 150-year-old Bristol...
Julie T. Ludwig
November 8, 2021
Julie T. Ludwig (nee Tempel) 81 of New Lenox passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Julie was born in Joliet to the late Clare and Grace (nee Giblin) Tempel. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Ludwig; loving mother of John (Sandi) Ludwig, Julie (Tim) Hayes, and Paul (Robyn) Ludwig; cherished grandmother of Riley, Hayden, Carson, and Ella Ludwig, Madison...
Allan E. Matulis
November 8, 2021
Allan Edward Matulis, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on November 8, 2021. Allan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Sue Matulis; siblings Wayne (Lynda) Matulis and Suzanne (Charles) Doll; brothers and sisters-in-law Robert (Patricia) Moorman, Jr., and Ronald (Beverly) Moorman; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his...
Kenneth E. Christensen
November 8, 2021
Ken E. Christensen Age 79, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Loving husband of Janice Christensen (nee Marino); beloved father of Scott (Dee) Christensen, Ken (Cheryl) Christensen, Kerry (John) Lackner, Kurt (Michele) Christensen and Chris (Kim) Christensen; cherished papa of Kenny, Scott, Erik, Ashley, Madison, Riley,...
Francis "Budd" H. Lombaer Iii
November 8, 2021
Francis (Budd) H. Lombaer III, of Frankfort IL, was born on March 25, 1942 in Chicago IL. He died on November 8, 2021 at the age of 79. He leaves behind Jeanne Lombaer (neé Feurt), wife of 52 years(!) and son Francis H. Lombaer IV (Frank) (wife Anne Lombaer) and daughter Jill Kathryn Lombaer (husband soon to be Chris Bell)...
Donald J. Rich
November 8, 2021
Donald J. Rich, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2021. Don is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joanne (nee Walzner) Rich; sons, Michael (Cindy) Rich, David (Jessica) Rich, and Christopher Rich; step-daughter Kymberly (Todd) Tincher; brother Anthony (Late Mary Anne) Rich; sister Joanne (Charles) Pady; ten wonderful grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and...
William H. Ragland Jr.
November 4, 2021
WILLIAM H. RAGLAND JR. William Ragland Jr, passed suddenly. Beloved high school sweetheart, best friend, and husband of 32 years to Kristin Ragland. Proud father to William Ragland III, Charles (Katlyn) Ragland, Samuel Ragland and Matthew Ragland. Very proud Papa to Eden Ragland and Madison Ragland. Bill is also survived by his loving mother, Wanda (John Jackson) Ragland, brother, David...
Kevin Kerrigan Brogan
November 4, 2021
Kevin Kerrigan Brogan. Age 65, a resident of Mokena formerly of Northbrook, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Kevin is survived by his loving family; wife Mary Brogan (Burke); children Daniel (Katie) Brogan, Kathleen (David) Laude and Timothy Brogan; grandchildren Jack Brogan and Claire Laude; siblings Kern (Noreen) Brogan, Edward (Linda) Brogan, Mary...
Raymond R. Panfil Ii
November 1, 2021
Raymond R. Panfil II, 55, of Tinley Park passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Ray was born in Chicago to Dolores (nee Konieczki) and the late Raymond R. Panfil. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (nee Pascale); loving father of Taylor (Andrew) Richards; dear brother of MaryEllen (Donald) Graff; beloved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend....
Richard M. Wright
November 1, 2021
RICHARD M. WRIGHT Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 1st, 2021 the Chicago University of Medicine. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia “Pat” Wright (Maloy), daughter, Ashley Coccaro, grandson, Jaxson Coccaro, siblings, John (Liza) Wright, Cynthia (Michael) Ward and Linda (Tim) Bowen, mother & father in law, Peter & Vileda Maloy, brothers and sisters...
David Bruce Dyer
October 30, 2021
David Bruce Dyer Age 86, a longtime resident of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, October 30th, 2021. David is survived by his loving family, wife JoAnne Dyer (Voss); children David (Barbara) Dyer, Edward (Jean) Dyer, James (Nina) Dyer, Elizabeth Lohmar; step children Judith (Michael) LeFevre, Kristin Anderson and Kurt (Deborah) Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; close relatives and friends...
Kenneth J. Bernd Jr.
October 30, 2021
Kenneth J. Bernd Jr. 56 of Wauconda passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Kenneth Sr. and Patricia (nee Higgins) Bernd. Loving father of Amanda Bernd and Kailey Lindsey; Cherished Pampa of Georgia Podmolik; Beloved brother of Joseph and Edward; former spouse and dear friend of Kimberly McCormack. For over 30...
Rose Ann Thomas
October 30, 2021
Rose Ann Thomas, age 88, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest and spent winters in Surprise Arizona, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of Donald Thomas; beloved mother of Linda (Brent) Smith, Gail Salter, Laurie-Anne (Robert) Wieringa and Nancy Gibbons; dearest stepmother of Susan Carroll, Tammy (Neal Nordstrom)...
Michael Dean Mills
October 29, 2021
Michael Dean Mills, age 61 a resident of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Loving father of Brandy (Adam) Albers; dearest brother of Robert Mills, Sandy (Tom) Robertson, Tracey (Gary) Mills Lazzo, Dawn (Tom) Zimmerlee and Francine Mills; cherished grandfather of Evelyn Albers; dear uncle of Nathan Mills, Kylie Lazzo, Kathleen (Chet) Brauer, Kelsey...
Marilyn R. Boyle
October 28, 2021
MARILYN R. BOYLE (GREEN) Age 90, formerly of Mokena, passed away Thursday, October 28st, 2021 Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Marilyn is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (George) Hentsch, Jay Boyle, Jeff (Lisa) Boyle, sister, Phyllis (Ron) Goldenstern, grandchildren, Amy (Marc) Hudson, Ryan (Mandy) Hentsch, Amanda (Nick) Dirienzo, Alexandra Boyle, Augusta (Liam) McNeary, Dez Boyle, great grandchildren, Grayson Dirienzo,...
Steven R. Johnson
October 28, 2021
Steven R. Johnson Age 48, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Braidwood and Dwight, passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021, with his loved ones by his side. Steven is survived by his loving family, wife Laurie Johnson (Bernard); mother and stepfather Diana and Frank Russo; daughters Elizabeth Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Abigail (Zack Strahan) and Madison Johnson; brothers Chuck Johnson...
Arthur H. Lejeune
October 27, 2021
Arthur H. LeJeune, age 82, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills and Minocqua, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Art is survived by his loving wife Ria (Taeyaerts) LeJeune; beloved children Arthur (Tami) LeJeune, Andy (Heidi) LeJeune; cherished grandchildren Miranda, Jack and Josie LeJeune and Taylor, and Dillon...
Edward R. Vander Veen
October 26, 2021
Edward Robert Vander Veen, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Judith Niemann-Vander Veen; children, Edward (Kim) Vander Veen, Cynthia Milburn, Leonard Pencek, Elizabeth (James) Medendorp-Peterson, and Russel (Althea) Pencek; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Chelsea) Niemann, Parker Niemann (fiancé Lauren Catrone), Matthew Pencek,...
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