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Jose T. Ignacio
May 2, 2021
Live Funeral Stream Link below. Saturday May 8th, 2021 at 1:00pm https://www.asimplestreaming.com/jignacio/
Abraham William Kreml
May 2, 2021
Abraham William Kreml. age 63, a resident of Mokena formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021. Loving husband of Janet Kreml ( Maly); dearest son of Lois Kreml (Vree) and the late Charles Kreml, Sr.; beloved father of Abraham W. (Steffi) Kreml, II, Brian (Laurie) Kreml, Jeffrey Kreml and Traci (Tim) Frainey; dear brother of Pam...
Glen Bishop
May 1, 2021
Glen Bishop 4/5/1949-5/1/2021 On Saturday May 1st, Glen A. Bishop loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather passed away at age 72. Glen was born on April 5th, 1949 and grew up in Harvey, IL. He went to Thornton Township High School where he played basketball and baseball. He spent his professional life as a realtor and pipefitter, retiring from the...
Joan Stephanie Sosnowski
May 1, 2021
Joan Stephanie Sosnowski, age 93, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Loving wife of the late Sylvester Sosnowski; beloved mother of Cynthia Cumbee, Kathleen Raven and the late Karen Sosnowski; dearest sister of the late Alec Nowicki and the late Mary Allen; cherished grandmother of John (Jennifer) Cumbee, Mark (Julie) Cumbee, Matthew Cumbee, Michael...
Renee A. Maltese
May 1, 2021
Renee A. Maltese, 58, of Markham, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Alfred “Al” Maltese in 2008. Beloved mother of: Tina (John) Varvel of Kankakee and Timothy Maltese of Oak Forest. Devoted Mee-maw of Madilyn, Hailey and Breanna Varvel. Cherished daughter of Rosalie (late Robert) Hasse. Dear sister...
Kathleen M. Schmitz
Apr 30, 2021
Kathleen M. Schmitz, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2021. Kathleen was survived by her loving children, Julie Schmitz, Debbie (Mike) Childs, Vicki Schmitz, Jeri Gulli, and David Schmitz; grandchildren, Stacy Childs, Rob (Jill) Childs, Mike (fiancé Katy) Childs Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Jeanne (nee Sarna)...
Tom Wicks
Apr 29, 2021
Tom Wicks, age 72, a resident of Mokena formerly of Richton Park, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 29. 2021. Loving husband of Barbara Wicks (Singer); beloved father of Traci Wicks and Ryan (Kimberly Morgan) Wicks; dearest brother of Janet (Jan) Sprinkle and James Wicks; dear cousin and cherished friend to many. A celebration of Tom's life will be held...
Mary Ann Simmons
Apr 29, 2021
Mary Ann Simmons, age 72, a resident of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, April 29. 2021. Loving wife of Philip Simmons; beloved mother of late Eric Simmons, Samuel Simmons. Jessica (Michael) Fischer, Alex (Samantha) Simmons and Sarah (Adam) Lindgren; dearest sister of Jackie (Don) Paulik and late Joseph Resetar; cherished grandmother of Eli Simmons, Joseph Simmons, Sloane Simmons and Lucy...
Michael "Mike" James Derrig
Apr 26, 2021
Michael “Mike” Derrig, age 71, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital following a 3 ½ year battle with Mesothelioma. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois to Michael and Alice (nee Horras), grew up in Mokena and attended St. Mary’s grade school and Lincoln-Way High School. Mike was a proud member of the...
Karen M. Ellers
Apr 26, 2021
Karen M. Ellers 68, of Duluth/Peachtree Corners, GA, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Karen was born in Chicago, IL to Frank & Irene (nee Meduga) Malek on November 23, 1952. She graduated from Elizabeth Seton in South Holland, IL as Valedictorian, and attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Science degree...
Phyllis Ranieri
Apr 25, 2021
Phyllis Ranieri, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was a graduate of Bloom High School with the class of 1956. A resident of Olympia Fields for 44 years before moving to Lockport, IL. She was a devout Catholic and proud parishioner of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church. Phyllis is survived by...
Sally Marie Harris
Apr 25, 2021
SALLY MARIE HARRIS (PUSATERI) Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at her home in Frankfort. Sally is survived by her loving family, daughter, Kathleen (Frank) Mungo, daughter in-law, Linda Harris, grandchildren, Jeremy Harris, Nicole Harris, Ava Mungo, Frank Theodore Mungo, siblings, Pauline Dreuth, Fred (Kelly Turner) Pusateri, sister in-law, Debbie (Ben Goodin) Pusateri, nieces and nephews,...
Bradley S. Johnson
Apr 25, 2021
Bradley S. Johnson 54, of New Lenox formerly of Crete, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Brad was born in Chicago Heights, IL to Lydia (nee Bachert) and the late Edward C. Johnson. Beloved husband of high school sweetheart Jennifer (nee Griffin); loving father of Rachel and Erica Johnson; dear brother of Stephen (Linda) Johnson and Lynette (Randy)...
Bonnie C. O'Connor
Apr 23, 2021
Bonnie Claire O’Connor 80, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest and Hazel Crest, passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home. Bonnie was born in Chicago, IL to the late Richard and Rose (nee Borgia) Fitzlaff. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. O’Connor; loving and devoted mother of Joseph (Donna) O’Connor, Michael...
Wilfred Charles Nickerson
Apr 22, 2021
Wilfred “Wil” Charles Nickerson, 80 of Mt. Sterling, IL and Mission, TX, passed away suddenly in McAllen, Texas on April 22, 2021. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Ann nee Cappelletti, father of Dr. Matthew (Pamela) Nickerson of Wheaton, the late William (Valerie Miller) Nickerson, Angela (Curtis) Starman of Camp Point. “Grampa” of Alexander, Brandon (Alissa), Jaclyn, Julie Nickerson,...
Carla J. Gruca
Apr 22, 2021
Carla J. Gruca (Mikus), age 82, a resident of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Loving wife of the late Chester Gruca; beloved mother of Judy (Rick) Mitchell, Jackie (Ken) Redman and Joanie (Dave) Kramp; dearest sister of Donna Medalis and the late Doug (Hap) Mikus; cherished grandmother of Ricky (Rachel) Mitchell, Jill (Nick)...
Robert D. Cagwin
Apr 19, 2021
Robert D. Cagwin, age 82 of New Lenox, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2021. Born in Joliet, Illinois on October 25, 1938. Raised on the family farm in Homer Township where his love of horses began. A 1957 graduate of Lockport Township High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corps...
Peter F. Hurst
Apr 19, 2021
Peter F. Hurst, age 73, a resident of Frankfort, born and raised in Chicago, formerly of Hickory Hills and Homewood, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Loving husband of JoEllen Hurst; beloved father of Colleen Hurst Dahlstrom, Marko Hurst, Kelly Hurst, and Matthew Hurst; dearest brother of John Hurst, Robert Hurst, Jack Pinkerton, Laura Hurst-Orasco, Karen Hurst and Joanne...
Brian J. Childress
Apr 19, 2021
BRIAN J. CHILDRESS Age 31, of Peotone, passed away Monday, April 19th, 2021 at his home in Peotone. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Samantha Childress (DeBoer), daughter, Ava Kay Childress, mother, Denise Childress (Hejmalik), grandmother, Ilene Hejmalik, siblings, Ashley (Albert) Bowler, Kyle Childress, mother in-law, Diane DeBoer, sister in-law, Tiffany DeBoer, nieces, Victoria Childress and Makayla Childress....
Carol Schilling
Apr 18, 2021
Carol Schilling, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in New Lenox, on April 18, 2021. Carol is survived by her three children; Don Schilling, and Peggy (Ed) Meyers; sisters, Jeanette (Jack) Glenn and Margaret (Bud) Gannaway; daughter-in-law Melony Schilling; her six grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband...
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