Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Gary J. Banser, Sr.

Gary J. Banser, Sr.

Mar 13, 2021

Gary J. Banser, Sr., 78, of Mokena passed away March 13, 2021. He is survived by his dear children: Cindi (late Kevin) Heppeler of Branson, MO, Julie Banser of Oak Forest, and Gary (Melissa) Banser, Jr. of Tinley Park. Cherished Papa of Joseph, Gavin, Margaret, Ryan and Jillian. Youngest brother of John (Pamela) Banser of Elwood and Raymond (Susan) Banser...

Lila C. Korczak

Lila C. Korczak

Mar 12, 2021

Lila C. Korczak, age 77, a lifelong resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital with family by her side. Loving wife of the late Edward Korczak; beloved mother of Lisa (Jack) Jessen, Jr. and Sarah (Jon) Hanf; dearest sister of the late Dale (Jane) McMahon, the late William (Kay) McMahon, and the...

Daniel P. Martiniak

Daniel P. Martiniak

Mar 12, 2021

DANIEL P. MARTINIAK Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, March 12th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Martiniak (Ohlendorf), children, Cassandra (Stephen) Sekulski, Jeffrey (Jody) Martiniak, Leroy (Laura) Martiniak, grandchildren, Stephen (Kaitlyn) Sekulski, Daniel Sekulski, Spencer Martiniak, Jordan Martiniak, Kyle Martiniak, brother in-law, Charles (Naty) Ohlendorf, sister in-law, Carol Ohlendorf...

Paul T. Govern

Paul T. Govern

Mar 12, 2021

Paul T. Govern 88, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Paul was born in Bancroft, IA to the late John P. and Ella I. (nee Trenary) Govern. Beloved husband of the late June (nee Blanke); loving father of Tammy (Daniel) Sichak, Timothy (the late Debra) Govern, and the late Dennis (the...

Judy Carol Kenning

Judy Carol Kenning

Mar 11, 2021

Judy Carol Kenning January 6th, 1952 - March 11th, 2021 Judy Carol Kenning (Brackins) resident of Frankfort IL, age 69 passed away on March 11th, 2021 at home in the presence of her family. Judy is survived by her husband Steven E. Kenning, children Michael Perley, James Perley, Matthew Kenning and Angela Krebsbach (Kenning). She was the grandmother of Natalie...

Mary A.  Wassner

Mary A. Wassner

Mar 11, 2021

Mary A. Wassner (Waller), age 84, a resident of Monee passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Leslie (John) Cosich, late Mark (late Jet) Wassner and Billy (Kim) Wassner; beloved sister of Charlotte Waller, Cynthia Boyne, late Kenny (JoAnne) Waller, Wayne (late Barbara) Waller and Kevin (Jean)...

Donelle  Marie Bonales

Donelle Marie Bonales

Mar 9, 2021

Donelle Marie Bonales (Reyna), age 59, a resident of Matteson formerly of Tinley Park and Oak Forest, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Loving wife of Manuel Bonales; beloved mother of Linda (James) Rotto and Tony Bonales; dearest sister of Don "Tony" (Kristine) Reyna, Jeff Reyna, late Ernesto Valentin and late Mariam Martinez; cherished Alexis Bonales, Aubree Bonales and...

Herta  M. Lorenz

Herta M. Lorenz

Mar 9, 2021

Herta M. Lorenz, age 101, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Herta is survived by her children, Judith (Ed Marsey) O’Connor, Rudolph K. (Kathleen) Lorenz, Barbara (late John “Jack” W.) McNichols; grandchildren, John ( Sara) O’Connor III, Barry ( Jackie) O’Connor, Rudy (Claudia) Lorenz, Ryan (Kim) O’Connor, Dan (Jess) O’Connor, Karyn (Tim) Schuett, Adam (Jennifer)...

Michael L. Voigt

Michael L. Voigt

Mar 8, 2021

Michael Lee Voigt 59, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home. Michael was born in Springfield, IL to Jerry and the late Sally Ann (nee Wallace) Voigt. Loving father of Tyler (Christa) Voigt, Chelsea (David) Stiles, and Brett (Nikole) Voigt; cherished grandfather of Luke and Finn Stiles, and Declan Voigt; dear brother of...

Richard  M. Pfrommer

Richard M. Pfrommer

Mar 8, 2021

Richard M. Pfrommer, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jackie (nee Maurisak) Pfrommer; daughter Jessica Pfrommer; father William Pfrommer Sr; step mother Shirley Pfrommer; brothers, Rob Bryant and Bill Pfrommer Jr.; sister Debbie DeSurne; mother-in-law Monie Maurisak; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Glenn A. Hoffman

Glenn A. Hoffman

Mar 8, 2021

GLENN A. HOFFMAN. Age 75, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Glenn is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcia Hoffman (Ortman), children, Brook (Julie) Hoffman, Tim Hoffman, Jon (Jill) Hoffman, Lindsay Hoffman, grandchildren, Connor Hoffman, Chase Hoffman, Ryan Hoffman, Taylor Hoffman, James Hoffman, Kennedy Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Brody Hoffman, Grayson Novosel, brother...

Jeanette  A. Yohe

Jeanette A. Yohe

Mar 7, 2021

Jeannette A. Yohe, age 64, passed away at home in Mokena on Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Darwin) Long, and Tammy (Eric) Bailey; companion Ron Ehlers; grandchildren, Isaac Long, Cole Long, Xavier Long, Savion Long, Te’A Long, Jared Bailey, and Bryson Bailey; and her siblings, Katheryn (nee Kotos) Kuhr and Laura (nee Kotos) Frain....

Pamela S. Rossi

Pamela S. Rossi

Mar 7, 2021

Pamela S. Rossi (Warzynski), age 71, a resident of Boynton Beach Florida, formerly of New Lenox, Elwood, Country Club Hills and Dolton, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of the late James. M. Rossi for 48 years; beloved mother of Dominc (Kim) Rossi and James (Malinda) Rossi; dearest sister of...

Ruth N. Pach

Ruth N. Pach

Mar 4, 2021

Ruth N. Pach (nee Richardson) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home. Ruth was born in Trimble, TN to the late Thomas and Willie (nee Leisure) Richardson. Beloved wife of Rudolph M. Pach; loving mother of Michael (Bernadette) Pach and Michele Pach. Private family services were held. Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood,...

Shirley C. Jandeska

Shirley C. Jandeska

Mar 4, 2021

SHIRLEY C. JANDESKA (NEUMAN) Age 86, of New Lenox passed away Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Diane (Curt) Sanders, Sonny Jandeska, Jeffrey (Patricia) Jandeska, Donald (Chrissie) Jandeska, Kenneth (Caroline) Jandeska, Glen (Barbara) Draeger, grandchildren, Jennie (Eric) Reichert, Jillian (Kevin) Miller, Christy (Josh) Patton, Carly (Kenny) Lomalie, Courtney (Brian) Semmler, Shane Jandeska, Nicholas (Mary)...

Kevin B Curran

Kevin B Curran

Mar 3, 2021

Kevin Barry Curran passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Bloomington, IN. Born in Chicago, IL, Kevin graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance in 1993 and received his MBA from Xavier University in 1999. He worked as the Director of Auditing & Finance Systems in the Controller’s office for the City of Bloomington since...

Patrick W. Lowe

Patrick W. Lowe

Mar 3, 2021

PATRICK W. LOWE Age 71, of Oak Forest passed away Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Patrick is survived by his loving family, wife, Gayle Lowe (Swanson), children, Kimberly (Craig Traina) Woods, Jennifer (Richard) Seddon, Kelly (Jeffrey Storcz) Lowe, siblings, Ronald (Jane) Lowe, Kevin (Cindy) Lowe, Raymond Gryzb, grandchildren, Kayla Woods, Ryan Seddon and Raegan...

Mondayna Marie Burke

Mondayna Marie Burke

Mar 2, 2021

Mondayna Marie Burke (Klepser) age 50, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Loving wife of John Burke; cherished mother of Payton and Brooklynn Burke; dearest daughter of Earl Klepser and the late Leslie Klepser (Popjoy); dear sister of Scott (Sharon)...

Thomas L. Graf Sr.

Thomas L. Graf Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

THOMAS L. GRAF SR. Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Graf (Capsack), children. Thomas (Barbara) Graf Jr., Cheryl Ramsdorf, Timothy (Barbara) Graf, Michelle (Brian) Lee, Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny, brother in-law, Richard Pryor, sister in-law, Nevada Graf,...

Ronald  G.  Pyle

Ronald G. Pyle

Feb 28, 2021

Ronald G. Pyle, age 51, passed away on February 28, 2021 at Central Dupage Hospital. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Katrina (nee VanWerven) Pyle; daughter Ashley Pyle; son Nathan Pyle; mother, Therese Wyszynski; sister Karen (Michael) O’Malley; brother Michael Pyle; niece Elizabeth (Joseph); and nephews, Konner, Jonathan, Jack, and Alex. He is preceded in death by his father...