Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Daniel  R.  Druszkowski

Daniel R. Druszkowski

September 14, 2021

Daniel R. Druszkowski, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie “Dolly” Druszkowski; son Daniel (Kelly) Druszkowski; daughters, Debra (Mark) Bradley and DeAnne (Roberto) Suarez; grandchildren, Somer, Ethan, Corissa, Anabella, Alora; step grandchildren, Casey, James, Alex, Daniel, Faythe, and Chancellor; brothers, Edward Druszkowski and...

Laverne H. Johnson

Laverne H. Johnson

September 14, 2021

LaVerne H. Johnson (Ulmenstine) Age 100, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Worth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home in Frankfort with her family by her side. LaVerne is survived by her loving family, children Ronald (Kathy) Johnson and Sharon Johnson; grandchildren Edward (Lisa) Johnson, Mark Johnson, Ann Johnson, Matthew Johnson and Robert (Megan) Johnson;...

Eleanor M. Banas

Eleanor M. Banas

September 14, 2021

Eleanor Mae Banas (nee Sundin), age 93, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Brian (Virginia) Banas, Barb (Dennis) Jones, Bernice Banas, Bonnie (Mike) Swift, and Bettie McCollum; special grandchild, Jacen James and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Banas; parents,...

Leslie Lindsay Smith

Leslie Lindsay Smith

September 13, 2021

Leslie Lindsay Smith of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully in the company of family on September 13, 2021 at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Smith, in 2013, and first husband, Rudolph (Rudy) Lindich, Jr., in 2020. Leslie is survived by her sister, Pamela Seavey, her son Bill...

Nelson Rodriguez

Nelson Rodriguez

September 12, 2021

Nelson Rodriguez, age 66, a resident of Rockford formerly of Zion, Joliet, Waukegan and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Loving father of Nelson (Michelle) Rodriguez and Evita F. Rodriguez; beloved brother of Victor (Reniece) Rodriguez, Eduardo (Darla) Rodriguez, Edwin Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez and Marisol (Javier Montalvo) Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Vince, Vamaya and Gianna; dearest uncle of...

Margaret M. Hoffmann

Margaret M. Hoffmann

September 12, 2021

Margaret M. Hoffmann (nee Carroll) 101 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. Margaret was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Sarah (nee Kane) Carroll. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Hoffmann; loving mother of Susan (Clifford) Yaeger, Ronald (Kirsi) Hoffmann, Robert Hoffmann, Raymond Hoffmann, Thomas (Sylvia) Hoffmann, and the late Kathleen (late Robert)...

Fred M. Unger

Fred M. Unger

September 11, 2021

FRED M. UNGER Age 91, of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Fred is survived by his loving family, wife, Wanda Unger (Huddleston), children, Lois (Scott) Robinson, Laura (Steven) Grizinski, Lisa (John) Avery, grandchildren, Kristen (Ken) King, Scotty (Mandy) Robinson, Nicole Robinson, Natalie Guzinski, Chase Avery, great grandchildren, Nathan King, Madeline...

Alixa B. Wilczak

Alixa B. Wilczak

September 11, 2021

Alixa B. Wilczak (nee Alvarez) 62 of Oak Brook passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Hinsdale Hospital. Alixa was born in Cuba to the late Ruben D. and Luz Maria (nee Delgado) Alvarez. Beloved wife of Kenneth Wilczak; loving mother of Joseph (Melissa) Jepsen, and Alicia Jepsen; cherished grandmother of Liberty Virginia and Wyatt Ruben Jepsen; dear...

Andrew "Butch" Tess

Andrew "Butch" Tess

September 11, 2021

Andrew “Butch” Tess, age 73, passed away on September 11, 2021, the most Patriotic day of the year, with his loving family by his side. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife Camille (nee Barbel) Tess of 54 years; his children, David (partner Julia Gerdes) Tess, and Lisa M. (Luke Clarizio) Markiewicz; grandchildren, Savanna J Tess, Saxton B. Tess, Andrew...

Charles T. Carter Jr.

Charles T. Carter Jr.

September 11, 2021

CHARLES T. CARTER JR. Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Carter (Biesen), children, Shannon (Anthony) Palumbo, Sherri (Damion) Navarro, Charles (Michelle) Carter, siblings, Jo (Frank) Schipani, Richard (Mary) Carter, John (Heather) Carter, grandchildren, Natalia, Lorenzo, Autumn, Abriana, Carter, Selah, Elsa,...

Leonard  P. Miarecki

Leonard P. Miarecki

September 11, 2021

LEONARD P. MIARECKI Age 70, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Leonard is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Miarecki (Hoessler), children, Ryan (Rachael) Miarecki, Stephanie (Brandon) Caruso, Lauren (Ryan) Fisher, Carrie Miarecki, siblings, Bonnie (Juergen) Jackert, John Miarecki, brother in-law, Bob Huisman, grandchildren, Noah Caruso, Charlie Caruso, Jemma Caruso,...

Ross A. Dal Santo

Ross A. Dal Santo

September 10, 2021

Ross A. Dal Santo 62 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Loving son of Jack Dal Santo and the late Betty (nee Williamson) Dal Santo; dear brother of Renne Dal Santo and Jack (Martha) Dal Santo, Jr; loved uncle of Albert, Christina, and Jack Dal Santo, III and Mitchell Low. Ross was a Building Engineer...

Vickey Sharon Estrada

Vickey Sharon Estrada

September 9, 2021

Vickey Sharon Estrada (Epperson), age 70, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, with her daughter, son and eldest grandchild by her side. Vickey is survived by her husband of 46 years, Felipe Estrada, her children Jennifer (Gabriel) Griffith and Brandon (Rachel) Estrada, her siblings Bo (Sheila) Epperson, Peggy (late David) Farris and Paula (Terry)...

Kimberley A. Beverly

Kimberley A. Beverly

September 8, 2021

KIMBERLEY A. BEVERLY Age 46, of Channahon, passed away Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Kimberley is survived by her loving family, children, Bryson Beverly, Tyler Beverly, mother, Loretta (Chuck) Graefen, father, Todd (Meredith) Tatgenhorst, grandfather, George Shefcik, siblings, Lauren Graefen, Nicole (Andrew) Quigley, father of her children, Bryan Beverly, significant other, Darren Grear, nieces, Sofia...

Raymond E. Davis Jr.

Raymond E. Davis Jr.

September 7, 2021

Raymond E. Davis Jr. 83 of Joliet, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Ray was born in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond E. Sr. and LaVergne (nee Knauf) Davis. Beloved husband of 50 years of Linda (nee Sestak) Davis. He is also survived by his beloved pets, his dogs Buddy and Quaid,...

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr.

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr.

September 5, 2021

Lewis Lee Buick, Sr. Age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox and Chicago, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Lewis is survived by his loving family, children Lewis (Patsy) Buick, Jr., Lou Anne (Terry) Schultz, Patricia Buick-Baird and Darlene (Scott) McKearney; sister Lorraine (late Ed) Fogarty; grandchildren Ashley, Abbey, Lewis, Rich, Jake,...

Leonard G. Cappetto

Leonard G. Cappetto

September 4, 2021

LEONARD G. CAPPETTO Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Lenny is survived by his loving family, parents, Leonard P. & Judith Cappetto (Crescenzo), children, Samantha Cappetto, Dominick (Natasha) Cappetto, grandson, Declyn Cappetto, former wife, Diana Cappetto (Gonzalez), siblings, Janine (Robert) Kumicich, Jospeh (Kari) Cappetto, niece and nephew, Evelyn Cappetto,...

David Rudolph Farris

David Rudolph Farris

September 3, 2021

David Rudolph Farris, age 75, a resident of New Lenox formerly longtime of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Peggy Farris (Epperson); children Eric (Margie) Farris and Amy Verhulst; dearest son of the late Hal and Vada (Rudoph) Farris, Sr.; dear brother of Hal (late Betty) Farris, Jr.,...

Kurt Robert Westergren

Kurt Robert Westergren

September 3, 2021

Kurt Robert Westergren Age 71, a resident of Oak Forest, formerly of Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, and Frankfort, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights. Kurt is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Westergren (Wirtz); children Kurt “JR” (Elizabeth) Westergren, Erica (Daniel) Wolfe and Lisa (Jessie) Jacobo; siblings Lynn Vandenberg (the late Michael), Nancy...

Thomas J. Boyle

Thomas J. Boyle

September 3, 2021

Thomas Joseph Boyle, age 70, passed away on Friday September 3, 2021 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Carol Boyle; Children, Kerry (Greg) Sudkamp, Katie (Nicolas) Carreon, Kelly (Doug) Loizzo, Tom Boyle Jr., Joe Boyle; Grandchildren, Abby, Aly, and Aubrey Sudkamp, Kayden, Nicolas, and Kinley Carreon, Gianna and Josette Loizzo; Siblings, Pat (Hal)...