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William J. Beauchamp
August 24, 2021
WILLIAM J. BEAUCHAMP Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Beauchamp (West), siblings, Susan (Mario) Cantella, Mary (Lori) Beauchamp, Karen (Amy) Beauchamp, Patricia (Noel) Pol and nephew Michael Cantella. William was preceded in death by his parents. William A. & Dorothy Beauchamp (Clator)....
Debra Mae Kelley
August 20, 2021
Debra Mae Kelley, 67, of Park Forest, passed away Aug. 20, 2021. She is survived by her wife of 4 years and partner of 22 years, Marianne C. Frigo-Kelley. Sisters: Beverly (Christine E. Lewis) Abels of Lansing, Claudette (Chuks Ozor) Beauchamp of Aubern, WA and brother James F. Kelley Jr. of South Elgin. Aunt, Eleanor Callahan of Reno, NV, BFF...
William James Witry
August 19, 2021
William James Witry Age 78, of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19h, 2021 at his home in Frankfort with his family by his side. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Rosemary Witry (Smolen); children Chris (Kimberly) Witry, Lisa Winter, Traci Witry, Nikki (Michael) Dunn, Kristina (Robert) Quilico and Keith Burghardt;...
Laurene "Laurie" E. Smith
August 18, 2021
Laurene “Laurie” E. Smith Age 70, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Loving mother of Kimberlee (Ken) Grawe, Kristi (Bill) Walker and Karen (Josh) Ditzler; beloved daughter of the late John F. and late Patricia (Campbell) Curtis, Jr.; fond granddaughter of the late...
Joan M. Seeley
August 18, 2021
Joan Marie Seeley (nee Glavan) 90 of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Willow Falls Senior Living in Crest Hill. Joan was born in Joliet to the late Martin and Julia (nee Shroba) Glavan. Beloved wife of the late Raymond O. Seeley; loving mother of Julia (Russell) Leehaug, Kris (Mark) Trost, and Gina Marietti; cherished grandmother of...
Walter James "Jim" Therrien
August 14, 2021
WALTER JAMES “JIM” THERRIEN Age 78, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary “Gina” Therrien (Reeves), children, Richard (Michelle) Therrien, Douglas Therrien, Michele (Robert) Krause, James (Charity) Therrien, sister, Ninita Therrien, grandchildren, Ian Murphy, Dean Therrien, Zachary Therrien, Brandon Therrien, Tyler Krause, Trevor Krause, Alexis...
James R. Rodeghier
August 12, 2021
JAMES R. RODEGHIER Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, August 12th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Dawn Rodeghier, children, Caitlin Rodeghier, Thomas Rodeghier, Rachel Rodeghier, James (Konni) Rodeghier Jr., Amy (Peter) Marx, grandchildren, Natalie Rodeghier, Cameron Rodeghier, Landon Marx, Hunter Marx, Kylo Marx and sister in-law Linda Rodeghier....
John Sorci
August 9, 2021
JOHN SORCI Age 91, passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021 in Logan UT. John is survived by his loving family, wife, May Sorci (Cowley), children, Michael (Christine) Sorci, Diane (Rich) McGrath, Marie (Matt) Ziebarth, Teresa Skabelund, Susan (Rick) Huffman, siblings, Sara Zapach, Toni Weistein, grandchildren, Elena (Mike McInerny) Sorci, Gina (Adam) Baumgartner, Cara (Mike) Minnesali, Marie McGrath, Richard (Escarleth) McGrath,...
Leonard F. Caria, Sr.
August 7, 2021
Leonard F. Caria, Sr., age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Ridge and Tennessee, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Loving father of Leonard "Len" (Nancy) Caria, Jr. and Tracy (Lil-Joe) Caria; beloved brother of Fran Voit; cherished grandfather of Michael and Nicole Caria; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Raymond John Bodnar
August 7, 2021
Raymond John Bodnar, age78, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland and Dolton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving husband of Carol Bodnar (Moeller); beloved father of John (Suzanne) Bodnar and Marc (Rosi) Bodnar; dearest brother of Dean (Barbara) Bodnar; cherished grandfather of Mia (Andy) Janik, Alana Carta, twins Mila...
Richard J. Kadansky
August 4, 2021
Richard J. Kadansky 93, of Palos Heights, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 surrounded by family. Rich was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Emma (nee McCenna) Kadansky. Loving father of Deborah (Frank) Stumpf, Diane (Thomas) Steinbach, and Robert Kadansky; cherished grandfather of Jason (Laurie) Stumpf, Brian Stumpf, Bridgett (Brock) Atwell, Jennifer (Ryan) Monahan, Nicholas...
Michael "Murphy Jones" G. Ball
August 4, 2021
MICHAEL “MURPHY JONES” G. BALL Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Paulette Ball (Monzek), children, Michael A. (Erika) Ball, Cory (Anna) Ball, Schaquil (Robert) De Young, grandchildren, Michael “Willie Mike” Ball, Cameron “Rosie Cheeks” Ball, Isabella “Izzie” Ball, Emily “Emmy B”...
Justine Chval
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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...
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