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Stanley J. Macek
March 9, 2025
Stanley J. (Stan) Macek March 6, 1934 – March 9, 2025 devoted husband for 65 years, deceased Barbara C. Macek (Glowacki). Survived by his loving children and fondly known as “Our Dad” by David (Kristi), Dan (Kim) and Connie Wilcosky (Tom); grandfather of ten, Christopher (Michelle), Trevor, Paige, Michael, Cooper, and Rachel Macek; Teage (Dan) Hasselbring, Jacob (Jordan), Bennett and...
Harry J. Donovan
March 8, 2025
HARRY J. DONOVAN
Age 94, passed away Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.
Harry is survived by his loving family, children, Mark Donovan, Carrie (David) Reyna, Shawn (Darlene) Donovan, brother, Thomas (Jeanne) Donovan, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry A. & Marie...
Margery Ellis
March 7, 2025
Margery "Marge" Ellis of New Lenox, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Cottages of New Lenox. Margery was born to Dean and Margaret (nee Corson) Roberts and lived the last 67 years in New Lenox with her loving late husband John P. Ellis, children; John W. Ellis (late Donna), James D. Ellis (Theresa), Dale A....
Steven W. Gossett
March 6, 2025
Steven William Gossett
Age 66 of New Lenox passed away after a prolonged illness on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Steven was born in Joliet, IL to Joan (nee Fitzgerald) and the late William D. Gossett.
Beloved son of Joan and the late William; loving father of Christine (Matt Duncan) Fletcher and Tammy Fletcher; cherished grandfather of Emma’Lee Fletcher, Austin Delawder, and Kaylee...
James "Jim" Daniel Novak
March 5, 2025
James “Jim” Daniel Novak, age 58, passed away on March 5, 2025 at his home in Mokena surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patricia “Patti” Novak, son, Nathan Novak of Aurora, Co, daughter and fiancé Nicole Novak and Logan Trento of Chicago; mother, Nancy A. Novak, father, (late 2/2025) James (Joan Dolan) Frank...
Peter Richard Przybylowicz
March 5, 2025
Peter R. Przybylowicz 79, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Peter and Valeria (nee Sierecki) Przybylowicz and passed away March 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 48 years to Mary Jo (nee Dorgan) Przybylowicz; loving father of Sherri (Robert) Hennessy, and Paul (Denise) Przybylowicz; proud grandpa of Haley (Trae) McPherson, Brooks (Diane) Pierce, and Gabrielle Rodriguez; great...
Mary Sue Chambers
March 5, 2025
Mary Sue Chambers (nee Riley)
Age 78 of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Mary was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Buster and Virginia (nee Sherwood) Riley.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond Chambers; loving mother of Gregory (Linda) Chambers and Valerie (Timothy) Fischer; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Jacqlyn) Fischer,...
James W. Howe
March 5, 2025
James W. Howe 81, of Homer Glen was born in Waynesboro, TN to the late James and Edna (nee Pulley) Howe and passed away March 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to Judith (nee Frana) Howe; loving father of Kenneth Howe, Michael (Angela) Howe, and Steve (Ericka) Howe; proud papa of Dakota, Niko, Cameron, Monique, the late Nathan, and...
Frank E. Schwark
March 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank E. Schwark, age 78, on March 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Frank, a Vietnam veteran, was a devoted father and proud grandfather. He loved life, and in his younger years, was the life of the...
John E. Stefans
March 3, 2025
John E. Stefans, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
John’s greatest joys in life were spent on his boat fishing with family and friends. He also enjoyed helping his community by serving as an alderman for 6 years in the city of Palos Hills, IL. John remained a constant mentor to his family....
Gary Simmons
March 3, 2025
Gary Simmons
Age 67, of Frankfort, IL formerly of New Lenox, IL, and Blue Island, IL, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at his home. Gary was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Donald and Blivian (nee Partin) Simmons.
Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Brach) Simmons; lovingfather of Stephanie (Johnathon) Keith, Ashley (Alan) Baldwin, and Ethan (Haley) Simmons; cherished...
Eleanor K. Payne
March 2, 2025
Eleanor K. Payne, age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her children Dawn (Lawrence) Auld and Joseph McClellan; siblings, Nina West, Eva (Troy) Stidham, Art Peterson and Carl Peterson; Grandchilden Josh (Gabriela) Auld, Nicole Fender, Joseph McClellan and Ashley McClellan; Great-grandchildren Joshua, Lily, Charlie, Ben and Joey; and numerous nieces...
Candace C. Young
March 1, 2025
Candace C. “Candi ” Young (Thoren)
Age 78 of Crest Hill, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL.
Candi was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Earl and Elayne (nee Deerwester) Thoren. Beloved wife of the late Wayne J. Young; loving mother of Kristin (Brian) Barry, Amy (Michael...
Pastor James E. Beard Jr.
March 1, 2025
PASTOR JAMES E. BEARD JR.
Age 83, passed away Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort.
Jim is survived by his loving family, daughter, Debbie (Kurt) Berg, sister, Barbara (Calvin) Howlett, grandchildren, Breanna (Nicholas) Eno, Kaylin (Jason) Putman, Erika Berg, great grandchildren, Presley Putman and Bentley Putman.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James E. & Virginia Beard Sr. (Black)...
James E. Moore
March 1, 2025
James E. Moore 84, of Manhattan was born in Chicago to the late William and Caroline (nee Johnston) Moore and passed away March 1, 2025. Loving father of Bridget Johnson, Stephanie Moore, and Jimmy Moore; proud papa of Jacob McNulty, Colin Moore, Allison Moore, Ashley Moore, Audra Moore, and Avery Moore; special friend and companion of Kathy Wilson. James was...
Barb A. Koza
March 1, 2025
BARB A. KOZA (HOJNICKI)
Age 73, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.
Barb is survived by her loving family, children, Sarah Sullivan, Jenny (Mike Houston) Koza, Emily (Carl) Brandon, former husband, Robert Koza, grandchildren, Katelyn Sullivan, Kamryn Sullivan, siblings, Cynthia Dulek, John Hojnicki and numerous nieces and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her...
Irmgard Johanna Knopp
February 27, 2025
Irmgard Johanna (nee Daunicht) Knopp 90, of New Lenox was born in Stettin Germany to the late Werner and Gertrud Daunicht and quietly passed away at home, February 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Horst Knopp; loving mother of the late Petra (Jerry) Schield, Tom (the late Karleen) Knopp, and Olaf (Lynn) Knopp; proud Omi of Tanya, Heidi, Vicki,...
Nancy L Potter
February 26, 2025
NANCY L. POTTER (McCOLLUM)
Age 78, of Palso Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at Palos Community Hospital.
Nancy is survived by her loving family, son, Matthew (Taylor) Potter, son in-law, Matthew Hohman, sister in-law, Dorothy Miller, grandchildren, Ryan (fiancé Danielle Arntson) Hohman, Aidan Hohman, Charlie Potter and Nathan Potter.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Homer & Dorothy Miller...
Harold E. Lindstrom Jr.
February 26, 2025
Harold “Hal” E. Lindstrom, 95, of Romeoville, Illinois, formerly of South Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Romeoville.
Born on December 11, 1929, in Joliet, Illinois, Harold was the son of the late Harold Lindstrom Sr. and Mary Cordaro (Spafford). A 1948 graduate of Lockport High School, he later attended Joliet Junior College under the GI Bill. During...
Wayne Banks Vanderlee
February 25, 2025
Wayne Banks Vanderlee, age 94, a resident of Orland Park formerly of South Holland, passed away on February 25, 2025 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Wayne is survived by his loving family: son Keith (Michelle) Vanderlee, grandchildren Alexis, Abigail, and Alexander; daughter Karen Spangler (Vanderlee), grandchildren Ariel (Daniel) Holm (Nichoson), and Edward Stump.
Wayne was preceded in death by his...
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