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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Danielle Marie Ramey
Dec 11, 2023
Danielle Marie Ramey, age 39, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice in Joliet on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Danielle is survived by her parents, Daniel and Linda (nee Anderson) Ramey; her sisters Amber (Jim) Allen, Rebecca (Wayne) McClain; Rachel (Josh French) Ramey; dear friend to Melissa McLeod; and her nephews Damien Allen, Levin Allen, Kaiden French, and Austin French.
She is preceded...
Richard R. Kobylecky
Dec 10, 2023
Richard Robert Kobylecky of New Lenox passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2023 at the age of 84. He is survived by his three loving children: Cathy (Bill) Keres, Jennifer (Toby Grabs) Kobylecky, and Tom (Yedid) Kobylecky, along with his dear sister Patricia (Bob) Kohl. He brought joy to his many grandchildren throughout his life, familial and adopted: Steve, Ron,...
Kathleen M. Doherty
Dec 10, 2023
KATHLEEN M. DOHERTY
(HARMON)
Age 61, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at her home.
Kathleen is survived by her loving family, husband, Thomas Doherty, sons, Thomas J. (Anna) Doherty, Matthew (Lexie) Doherty, Daniel Doherty, grandchildren, Fields Doherty, Grace Doherty, siblings, Dennis Harmon, Maureen (Andy) Radakovitz, Tom (Audrey) Harmon, Colleen (Dave) DuVall and Chris (Julie) Harmon.
Kathleen was preceded in death...
Joan L Mayer
Dec 7, 2023
Joan L. Mayer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Joan is survived by her beloved children, Sharon (John) Rogers, Jennifer (Chris Jennings) Mayer, and William (Sarah) Mayer Jr.; her two brothers, John and Joseph Mayer; her sister Anne Krass; and her three cherished grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Robert H. Rowley Jr
Dec 7, 2023
Robert H. Rowley Jr. 72, of Frankfort was born in Harvey to the late Robert Sr. and Marion Rowley and passed away December 7, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Heidi Rowley (nee Mergler); dear friend of Mike and Kathy Boothe, and Keith and Margie Kelderhouse; second dad to Amanda (Paul) Rathje and Lindsey (Tucker) Hale; dear brother of Sharon...
Joseph F. Valvoda Iii
Dec 5, 2023
Joseph Francis Valvoda III, 80 of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Estelle Valvoda and passed away December 5, 2023. Joseph is survived by his wife of 59 years Sally (nee Hybl) Valvoda, their 3 children Patricia Valvoda, David Valvoda, and Pamela Rigney; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, niece Cindy and nephews Toby and Tim. Preceded...
Jeanne E. Bronson
Dec 5, 2023
Jeanne E. Bronson (nee Begy)
Age 64 of New Lenox, IL formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Jeanne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward J. and Pearl J. (nee Hickman) Begy. Beloved wife of the late William H. Bronson Jr; loving mother of Sarah...
Milton C. Batson
Dec 3, 2023
Milton (“Milt”) Carl Batson (1937–2023)
Milt was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather who was passionate about supporting his family and the people in his community. Milton Batson, 86, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Milt was born in Frankfort, Illinois in 1937 to Elmer and Viola (Scheer) Batson, who raised him and his sister Marian (Batson)...
Susan Ann Marie Pomorski Lindsay
Dec 3, 2023
Susan Pomorski Lindsay, age 57, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at her home in Manhattan.
Susan is survived by her beloved children, Hailey Lindsay, Rachel (Olaf Hemdal) Lindsay, and Shaun Lindsay; her parents, Conrad and Bonnie Pomorski; and her sisters, Michelle Ciszewski and Nancy Pomorski Patrizi.
She is preceded in death by her brother Michael Pomorski.
Susan will be remembered...
Randy C. Zych
Dec 1, 2023
RANDY C. ZYCH
Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Randy is survived by his loving family, wife, Maureen Zych (McCann), daughters, Tammi (Alan) Matan, Tracey (Dana) Olson, Kelly (Mark) Hein, grandchildren, Taylor (Wayne) Winkler, Nickolas Olson, Lauren Matan, Ashley Hein, Michael Olson, Jaime Hein, Jessica Hein, great grandchildren, Adilynn Winkler, Cooper...
Michael A. Podgorny Sr.
Nov 30, 2023
MICHAEL A. PODGORNY SR.
Age 69, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Alicia Podgorny (Rodriguez), mother, Gloria Podgorny (Panozzo), sons, Robert (Rachel) Andre, Michael (Kelly) Podgorny Jr., sister, Susan (Edwin) Bear, grandchildren, Giovanni Podgorny, Claire Andre, Frankie Andre, Evelyn Andre, Zachary Andre. He was also a proud and beloved cousin and...
Lily Joy Data
Nov 29, 2023
LILY JOY DATA
(KNASIAK)
Age 69, of New Albin IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 in New Lenox.
Lily is survived by her loving family, children, Michael Joy, Anne (Michael) Joy Pesavento, siblings, Pat (Frank) Komperda, Laura (Andrew) Wasielewski, Steve (Cheryl) Knasiak, Michael (Lori) Knasiak, grandson, Sam Pesavento and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lily was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Irene Cohn
Nov 29, 2023
Irene Cohn
Age 96, of Tinley Park, IL passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2023, at The Cottages of New Lenox. Irene was born in Chicago, IL to the late Harry and Helen (nee Herzberg) Goldstein. Beloved wife of the late David Cohn; loving mother of Darcy (Robert) Mason and the late Laurene Sierles; cherished grandmother of Hannah (Gary) Alterson, Joshua (Nicte)...
Ruth Ann Shaver
Nov 29, 2023
Ruth Ann Shaver (nee Rosemann) 77, of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late Erhardt and Estelle Rosemann and passed away November 29, 2023. Loving mother of Kimberly Kleinwachter; cherished grandmother of Bowan (Krystyna Red), Liviya, and Mila Kleinwachter; dear sister of Theodore Rosemann and Nancy Bruno; fond aunt of Brooke (Nicholas), Keith, Cheryl (Adam), and Ashley; great aunt...
Lauren Anne Santana
Nov 26, 2023
Lauren Anne Santana
Our sweet, courageous girl passed peacefully at the age of 17 on Sunday, November 26, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer. Lauren was born on November 2, 2006 to Julie (nee Hayes) and Luis Santana, and she was raised in Homer Glen, IL.
Lauren was a gift to her family and all who knew her. She approached life...
Walter J. Pasternak
Nov 24, 2023
Walter "Wally" Joseph Pasternak
74, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Cherished and eldest son of the late Joseph M. and the late Wanda C. Pasternak (Klimacz). Treasured and beloved brother of Joe (Janie) Pasternak, Judy (Dan) Maruszak, the late Denny Pasternak, and Marian (Jim) Biesadecki. Loved uncle...
Craig S. Schwarz
Nov 24, 2023
Craig S. Schwarz
The world lost an extraordinary man when, at the age of 74, Craig S. Schwarz of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in the late hours of Thanksgiving night. Gratefully, both the holiday and the day prior were wonderful days spent with his favorite people. At Thanksgiving dinner, the family had raised their...
Joan H. Navarrete
Nov 23, 2023
JOAN H. NAVARRETE
(HAASE)
Age 93, of Manteno, passed away on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Joan is survived by her loving family, children, Dawn Veverka, Gerry (Terri) Navarrete, Heidi Klein, brother, Clarence (Bernadette) Haase, grandchildren, Christopher Navarrete, Janet Navarrete, Constance (David) Messing, David (Missy) Navarrete, Jonathan Veverka, Jessica Navarrete, Lauren Navarrete, Eric Klein, Alex Klein, great grandchildren,...
Timothy "Tim" Joseph O'Sullivan
Nov 23, 2023
Timothy Joseph O’Sullivan “Tim” was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Timothy and Antoinette O’Sullivan. He departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Caring husband to Carla O’Sullivan (Capadona) and stepfather to Andrew Rizzuto and the late Paul Rizzuto.
Dearest father to his children with Penny Maragia (Schilling): Timothy (Kristine) O’Sullivan, Sheri (Chris) Gad, and James (Priscilla) O’Sullivan.
Devoted grandfather...
Laurie M Scaccia
Nov 22, 2023
Laurene “Laurie” Marie Scaccia, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was blessed with a well-deserved peaceful passing, after courageously battling several illnesses for many years.
Laurie is survived by her beloved husband, James Scaccia; daughters Stacy (Nick) Rutovic and Julie (Jake) Usalis; and stepchildren Jeff (Sybil) Scaccia, Nicole (George) Durko,...
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