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James Joseph Kerrigan
Jul 20, 2021
James J. Kerrigan 71, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Hines VA Hospital surrounded by his family. James was born in Chicago to the late James and Jean (nee Geraci) Kerrigan. Loving father of Jennifer Kerrigan, James (Cindy) Kerrigan, Jessica McShane, Joe Kerrigan, Mike Kerrigan and Ryan Kerrigan; cherished grandfather of Dylan, Taylor, Kian, Jimmy, Jayden,...
Gavin "Guy" Weir
Jul 17, 2021
GAVIN “GUY” WEIR Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Guy is survived by his loving family, wife, Arlene Weir (Horslev), children, Kimberly (Jim) Dawson, Lynette (Bruce) Smith, Gavin (Michele) Weir, grandchildren, Ketra Dawson, Gavin Dawson, Austin Smith, Alexis (Caleb) Henderson, Dr. Gavin Weir, Dillon Weir and great granddaughter Avery Henderson....
Aldo R. Desandre
Jul 17, 2021
ALDO R. DeSANDRE Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Aldo is survived by his loving family, wife, Iris DeSandre (Bloomquist), children, Michele (Scot) Keith, Cathy (Robert) Klaff, Anthony (Colleen) Ghelfi, Gregory (Robyn) Ghelfi, Papa to Emily Keith, Megan Keith, Nichole (Eric) Bedolla, Anne Marie Klaff, Samantha Klaff, Joseph...
Roy T. Gesell
Jul 14, 2021
Roy T. Gesell 83, of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, July 14,2021. Roy was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Leonard G. and Kathryn (nee Feeney) Gesell. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Costabile) Gesell; loving father of Glenn Gesell, Michael Gesell, and Janet (Al Luke) Cassettari; cherished grandfather of Dominic Cassettari; dear brother of the late Leonard (late Rita)...
Patricia Ann Salyers
Jul 13, 2021
Patricia Ann Salyers (nee Popiel) 74, of Frankfort IL, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Patricia was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Stanley and Dorothy Popiel. Loving sister of John (Annette) Popiel and Donna (Peter) Tollios; cherished aunt of Michael Popiel. Patricia was a realtor in the Frankfort area before retirement. Private...
Martha Ruth Szara
Jul 13, 2021
Martha Ruth Szara Age 77, of Frankfort formerly longtime of Palos Hills, passed away Tuesday, July 13th, 2021. Martha is survived by her loving family; husband Wayne Szara, Sr.; children Wayne (Colleen) Szara, Jr., Steven (Laura) Szara and Dana (Brett) Christeon; siblings Mike (Rose) Capps, Jan Capps and Jean Case; grandchildren Lauren, Jason, Erin and Riley Szara, Zachary and Nathaniel...
Bernadine M. Proudfoot
Jul 12, 2021
BERNADINE M. PROUDFOOT (DITCH) Age 86, of Matteson, passed away Monday, July 12th, 2021at Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center in Crestwood. Bernadine is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Proudfoot, children, Bobby Proudfoot, Scotty Proudfoot, Thomas Stewart, Charles Stewart, Anette Stewart, Daniel (Ellen) Stewart, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bernadine was preceded in death...
William "Bill" James Markunas
Jul 12, 2021
William “Bill” James Markunas, 71, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2021. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 48 years, Cynthia “Cindy” (nee Schneller) Markunas; son, William “Will” Markunas of Frankfort; daughter, Mariellen Markunas of Downers Grove; granddaughters: Grace and Ava Markunas; brothers: Joseph Markunas of CA and Robert (Kathleen) Markunas of Plainfield. Bill...
Gary K. Schroer
Jul 12, 2021
GARY K. SCHROER Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, July 12th, 2021at Journey Care of Barrington Hospice House in Barrington. Gary is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy Schroer (Sands), children, Tricia (Alex) Telez, Carrie (Tim) Jones, siblings, William Schroer, Diane Schroer, grandchildren, Trey Telez, Jordan Telez, Isabella Telez, Junior Telez, Diego Telez, Kirsten Jones and Kylie Jones....
Lawrence V. Keeley
Jul 12, 2021
Lawrence V. Keeley 89, of New Lenox passed away Monday, July 12, 2021at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born in Saratoga Twp, WI to the late Lawrence J. and Vera I. (nee Thorson) Keeley. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Ray); loving father of Suzy (John) Kozar, and Kevin Keeley; cherished grandfather of Amy Loyd, and Ryan Keeley; dear...
Ronald W. Dahlin
Jul 10, 2021
Ronald W. Dahlin, age 76, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Bridgeview, Burbank and Tinley Park, passed away on Saturcday, July 10, 2021. Loving husband of Donna Dahlin (Schroeder); beloved father of Brian (Denise) Dahlin, Tracy (Shane) Schultz and Kelly (Dan) Herlihy; dearest brother of Randy Dahlin, Linda Zeigler, Corrine (Jeff) Hartman and Scott (April) Dahlin; cherished grandfather of Jake,...
Theresa Elenore Hellriegel
Jul 10, 2021
Theresa Elenore Hellriegel, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2021. Theresa is survived by her loving children, Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ronald) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe and her daughter-in-law Lisa Hellriegel; her grandchildren, Jacob (Chloe) Hellriegel, Sadie Hellriegel, Dane (Jessica) Hellriegel, Joshua (Amanda) Hellriegel, Jordan (Dana) Hellriegel, Sage (Ryan) Rogers, Nicole (Davrin) Van Wyk, Zachary (Dami) Hellriegel,...
Mary Catherine Pultz
Jul 10, 2021
MARY (KITTY) CATHERINE (BUCHANAN) PULTZ Age 101, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home. Late of New Lenox, Illinois. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Pultz, her son, H. Lee Pultz, and her grandson, Daniel D. Demski. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Donald) Demski, Kathie E. Pultz. and one son, John Todd...
Louis S. Janowski
Jul 9, 2021
Louis S.. Janowski Age 98, of Frankfort, formerly of Evergreen Park and Radom, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Louis is survived by his loving family, daughter Darlene (Randolph Sala) Rayola; daughter- in- law Georgine Janowski; sisters Irene Luchinski and Loretta Pedtke; grandchildren Sam Janowski, Nicholas (Jennifer) Rayola and Vincent (Sarah) Rayola; great granchildren Ryan, Julia, Olivia, Jillian, Remington and...
Nancy Ann Crot
Jul 7, 2021
Nancy A. Crot, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at Saint James Manor in Crete. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kerry (Ray) Parascando, Kelly Takaki, and Kathryn (Daniel) Schatzman; grandchildren, Stephen, Corinne, David, Callie Rae, Eric, Andrew, Luke, Michael, William, and Paige; eleven great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Dorothy Storkman and Joyce (Terry) Strombeck. She is...
John D. Lange
Jul 7, 2021
JOHN D. LANGE Age 66, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at his home in Mokena. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Ellen Lange (Bazzoni), daughter, Christine Dragoo, siblings, Nancy (Jim) White, Jim (Cathy) Lange, nieces and nephews, Jaime (Chris) Earing, Megan (Rob) Deloy, Katie Lange, Tim (Jennifer) Lange, Mike (Amy) Lange, Jonathan White, great...
Ryan Mitchell Andrichik
Jul 5, 2021
Services for Ryan will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. The visitation will be held from 10am until time of the funeral service at 3:30pm.
George Duncan
Jul 4, 2021
George Duncan Jr. Where are you from? That was George’s signature line to ask anyone and everyone he met. Working at two golf courses in the Arizona valley for 30+ years allowed him to meet people from all walks of life. George passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2021 at Manteno Veteran’s Home in Manteno, IL at...
James C. Piwowar
Jul 2, 2021
JAMES C. PIWOWAR Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 2nd, 2021in Oregon. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Sarah Piwowar (Haley), daughter, Katelyn Piwowar, mother, Liliane Piwowar (Verger), siblings, Brian Piwowar, Eric Piwowar and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his father, Ignatius Piwowar. James was employed as a CPA Principal...
Darleen M. Deckelmann
Jul 1, 2021
Darleen Marie Deckelmann 80, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021. Darleen was born in Chicago to the late Mathias J. and Valada A. (nee Temme) Hoffmeister. Loving mother of the late Daniel Deckelmann, Deborah (Timothy) Howard, Nancy (Ronald) Duda, and Heidi (Richard) Strauss; cherished grandmother of Abigail, Samuel, Hannah, and Adam Howard, Christopher,...
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