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Jennifer A. Mocherek
January 27, 2025
Jennifer Ann Mocherek (nee Matusak)
Age 52 of Tinley Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Jennifer was born in Chicago, IL, loving daughter to Mary (nee Zylo) Matusak and the late George Matusak. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Volante; cherished partner to Patrick Beauchamp; dear sister of Katrina Errant, Theresa (Joseph) Pettinato, Michael (Jennifer) Matusak, and Christopher...
Frank J. Charapata
January 26, 2025
Frank J. Charapata
Age 68 of Homer Glen, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Frank was born in Hinsdale, IL to the late James W. and Elsie H. (nee Hansen) Charapata. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Piper) Charapata, loving father of Stacey (Jimmy) Weller and Matthew (Lisa) Charapata, cherished grandfather of...
Ellen "Lynn" Ward Merrick
January 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Ellen Lynn Ward Merrick. Ellen was born on September 1, 1952, in Holden, WV and went home to Jesus on January 25, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Center, surrounded by loved ones.
Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Michael Merrick of Homer Glen, her twin sister Pamela Lee...
Dawn N. Moser
January 23, 2025
Dawn Moser, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Bickford of Tinley Park. She was born March 25, 1942 in Chicago, daughter of Herbert and Lorain Neander. Dawn spent many years working in administration including jobs at The Chicago Tribune, Arthur Andersen, and The Village of Frankfort. Dawn enjoyed painting, reading, and served on the Frankfort...
Rantz A. Bally
January 23, 2025
Rantz Andrew Bally, age 70, of New Lenox passed away with his family and friends at his side January 23, 2025. Beloved Son of Charles R. Bally and Patricia A Bally (Bell) Cherished father to Kelly Bally and Mandy Amato (Bally ) Proud Papa of Helen Gron, Evelyn Amato, Vivian Amato and Jaxson Bally Dearest Brother of Candace (Daniel) Manns...
Janet Gullicksen
January 22, 2025
Janet Elizabeth (Feil) Gullicksen
At the age of 86, Janet passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Lee’s Summit, MO. She is survived by her children: Lyndell (Norman) Simmons, Lisa (Jeffrey) Brown and John (Susan) Gullicksen, her grandchildren: Nathan Ends, Emily (Luis) Contreras, Joshua (Holly) Brown, Jacob (Nicole) Brown, Rachel Gullicksen (Whitt Sherrill) and Tanner Gullicksen, her 8 great grandchildren:...
Donald J. Cuthbert
January 21, 2025
Donald J. CuthbertAge 60, of New Lenox, formerly of Riverdale, passed away January 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Donna (Albrecht) Cuthbert, loving father of Jordan Margaret and Andrew Morris (Ruby Verdugo); devoted son of Marlene (nee Hemann) Cuthbert; dear brother of David Cuthbert, Kathy (Les) Christiana; dear brother-in-law of Bonnie Albrecht, Gail Albrecht (Maurice Taylor);...
Kenneth J. Beauvais
January 20, 2025
Kenneth John Beauvais, age 64, of New Lenox, IL, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Erneste and Beverly (nee Chamberlin) Beauvais, Kenneth was born in Lake Forest, IL.
Ken was an Eagle Scout, and as an adult remained active in the Order of the Arrow, Scoutings National Honor Society....
Terry Lynn Bednarz
January 17, 2025
Terry Lynn Bednarz 65, of Hollister, MO was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts and passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025. Loving mother of Jessica (Breanne) Allen, Joshua (Nichole) Bednarz; proud YaYa of Jackson Bednarz; dear sister of Roy Johnson, Vanessa (Tony) Seisser, Scott (Sheila) Johnson; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and special niece, Saphira Gabbert. Terry was preceded in...
Janice C. Jansky
January 17, 2025
JANICE C. JANSKY (BROWN)
Age 81 previously of Frankfort and current resident of Marian Village in Homer Glen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 17th, 2025 at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago.
Janice is survived by her loving family, husband, Norman Jansky, children, Michael (Karen) Phillips Sr., Norbert (Valerie) Phillips Jr., Brian (Kim) Phillips, step-sons, Kenneth (Julie)...
Mary M. Banik
January 15, 2025
Mary M. Banik (nee Isaacs)
Age 82, of Frankfort, Il passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, surrounded by her family at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Il.
Mary was born in Pittsburgh Pa, to the late Alexander E. Isaacs and Mary Isaacs (nee John’s). Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Banik. Mary and Paul met in Pittsburgh, married, moved to...
George E. Egofske
January 15, 2025
George Egofske, former long-time high school Athletic Director, coach, teacher and mentor in the south suburbs passed away peacefully Wednesday at the age of 93.
Egofske has been recognized at the highest levels in the state of Illinois for his success as a high school athletic administrator, football coach, and as an athlete in his earlier years.
He served over 40 years...
Thomas J. Terfler
January 15, 2025
Thomas Terfler, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Crystal Terfler; children, Nicole (Timothy) Warchol, Stephen (Patricia) Terfler; grandchildren, Tristan Terfler, Max Warchol, Lauren Warchol, Mitchell Warchol, and Mia Terfler; sister Adrene Terfler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
Irene Panek
January 14, 2025
Irene Panek, 94 of Oak Forest, IL was born in Chicago to the late Bartolomej and Anna Soltis and passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Irene is survived by her loving children Gary (Kathleen) Panek, and Lynn (Fred) Shimek; beloved grandchildren Kyle Shimek, Kurtis (Jessica) Shimek, Troy Panek, Katelyn Shimek, and Brandon Panek; cherished great grandchildren Lyle Shimek, Ava...
Judith A. Korzec
January 12, 2025
Judith A. Korzec, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Judith is survived by her loving son Keith (Sarah) Korzec; her sister Joan (late Robert) Rabe; her nieces and nephews, Nicole, Robbie, Mark, Dawn, Butchie, and Cheryl; and great nieces and nephews, Brittney, Declan, Emily, and Keegan and numerous others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and...
Arlene L. Ehrich
January 12, 2025
ARLENE L. EHRICH (WELK)
Age 87, recent resident of Dade City FL, former longtime resident of Safety Harbor FL and Crete IL, passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at her home in Dade City FL.
Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Dawn (Dave) Pelkey, Ross (Roberta) Ehrich, Brad (Roland Beauchemin) Ehrich, Brian (Kyle) Ehrich, Mary Prinkey, former daughter-in-law, Amy (fiancé...
Martin G. Delismon
January 11, 2025
Martin G. Delismon, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Martin, known as Marty, lived a life defined by honor, integrity, and a faithful commitment to serving his country. Raised in Lansing, IL, Marty graduated from T.F. South High School in 1964 before answering the call to serve. He joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly completed two tours...
Barbra A. Noone
January 9, 2025
Barbra A. Noone, 77, of Mokena, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born in Chicago, Barbra was a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, where she met and later married her beloved husband of 54 years, William Noone. She is survived by her husband; children, Colin (Laura) Noone, Megan (Michael) Ford, and Padraic (Melissa) Noone; grandchildren, Matthew,...
Steve J. Magee
January 8, 2025
STEVE J. MAGEE
Steve passed away Wednesday morning January 8th at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Il.
Steven “Steve” Jon Magee was born on January 29, 1964, in Madison Wisconsin. Son of Gary Magee and Tana (Knutson) Palmer. Steve spent his childhood in both Oregon and Stoughton Wisconsin. He had a special bond with Philayne and Tom Chose whom he resided...
Wilma May Teneyuca
January 7, 2025
Teneyuca, Wilma May nee Willett, 92, of Steger, IL passed away Jan. 7, 2025. She is survived by her children: Florence Malacina of Cedar Lake, IN, Celestino Jr. Teneyuca of Crete, IL and Rickey (Pam) Teneyuca of Momence, IL; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband Celestino “Poncho” Teneyuca in 2014...
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