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Christy C. Donovan
Feb 28, 2021
CHRISTY C. DONOVAN (TEELING) Age 78, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at her home in Frankfort. Christy is survived by her loving family, husband, Thomas Donovan, children, James Donovan, Carol Donovan, Mary (Randall) Kolacki, Michael (Michelle Prosser) Donovan, Cathleen Rankovich, William Donovan, John (Amanda) Donovan, Eileen (Anthony) Capodice, Laura Donovan, Thomas Donovan, Anne (fiancée Matt Hanlon) Donovan,...
Karen A. Zylstra
Feb 28, 2021
Karen Zylstra (CONNOLLY) Age 74, of Frankfort, IL formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Karen was an amazing wife and mother who devoted her life to her family and friends. She was the much-adored wife of the late William E. Zylstra; the beloved mother of Barbara (Curtis) Smith, Marianne...
Jerry Lee Gingery
Feb 28, 2021
Jerry Lee Gingery 66, of Dwight, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 28, 2021 after a long medical struggle. He was surrounded by his loving family while holding Leslie’s hand. Jerry was born in Ottawa, IL, to Margaret (nee Thomas) and the late Harold (Spike) Gingery. Surviving are his beloved wife Leslie (nee Smith); his brother, Robert...
Leroy E. Koschnitzki
Feb 27, 2021
LEROY E. KOSCHNITZKI Age 91, of Crestwood, passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Leroy is survived by his loving family, sons, Kenneth (Cathleen) Koschnitzki, David (Michelle) Koschnitzki, siblings, Emil Koschnitzki, Wayne (Judy) Koschnitzki, grandchildren, MaryKathleen Koschnitzki, Julia Koschnitzki, Aidan Koschnitzki, Jeanelle (Kevin) Carpenter, Jordan Bratlien, Jessica (Jake) Kozlowski, Matthew Koschnitzki, Kurtis...
William Kouba
Feb 26, 2021
William Kouba 78, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. William was born in Chicago to the late John and Sophie (nee Wlodarczyk) Kouba. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Kamin); loving father of the late Kristin Margaret Kouba and William Jr. (Nicole) Kouba; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Addison, and Chloe Kouba; dear brother...
Delores Y. Garcia
Feb 26, 2021
Delores Y. Garcia, age 66, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. Loving mother of John (Pamela) Garcia and Michael Garcia; dearest sister of Sharon (Rich) Haron, Brenda Harwood and the late Charlotte (late Gene) Temlin, late Marty Harwood; cherished grandmother of Felicia Garcia (Nick Anderson), Christopher Garcia, Brianna Garcia, Andrew Garcia, Brian Garcia, Branden Garcia...
Mary Patricia Harper
Feb 25, 2021
Mary Patricia Harper (Cullen) Age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Devoted wife of the late William A. Harper; loving mother of Susan (Michael) Slaviero, Cathy (Joe) Schill and Brian Harper; cherished grandmother of Zachary Slaviero, Hannah Schill, Kevin Schill and Sarah Schill; dear sister of Tom (Mary) Cullen and the late William Cullen. She was preceded...
Catherine W. Cooney
Feb 25, 2021
Catherine Cooney (nee Graaman), age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2021. Catherine is survived by her loving husband Thomas Cooney; children, Cynthia (Daniel) De Vivo, Richard Cooney, Brian (Phyllis) Cooney, and Sean Cooney; grandchildren, Raymond De Vivo, Mitchell De Vivo, Kalie De Vivo, Bailee Cooney, Ashley Smith, Taylor Smith, Jamie Muzika, Kayleen Cooney, Sean Cooney...
Robert J. Peeples
Feb 24, 2021
Robert J. Peeples 94, of Plainfield, IL formerly of Muscoda, WI, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL. Robert was born in Richland Center, WI to the late Paul and Opal (nee Wallace) Peeples. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Wellman); loving father of Linda (Steve) Crain and Barbara (Paul) Caliendo; cherished grandfather of...
Richard E. Trevarthan
Feb 22, 2021
Richard E. Trevarthan, age 83, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Loving husband of the late Janet Trevarthan (Jones); beloved father of Jeanne (Joe) Hartung, Richard "Bob" Trevarthan, David (Connie) Trevarthan and Michael (Sherry) Trevarthan; dearest brother of Coranne (Dennis) Smitley, Elaine (Michael) Arnold and Pam (Doug) Couch; cherished grandfather of Kyle Hartung, Alex...
James D. Wiers
Feb 22, 2021
James David Wiers 83, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home. Jim was born in Harvey, IL to the late Marvin and Margaret (nee Ruelle) Wiers. Beloved husband of Joan (nee O’Connell); loving father of Melody (Burdette) Gass, James C. Wiers, Debra (Steve) Smith, Tina (James) DeAngelo, Angelo (Lisa) Zuccolo, and Nicholas Zuccolo; cherished grandfather...
Cynetha M. Johnson-Nieves
Feb 21, 2021
Cynetha M. Johnson-Nieves, age 68, a resident of Calumet Park, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Loving wife of Angel M. Nieves; beloved mother of Corey Nieves and Kevin (Latea) Nieves; dearest sister of Linda (Gary) Hines and Edward Farmer; cherished grandmother of Angel Nieves, Amar'e Nieves, Ava Nieves, Tobias Nieves, Hayden Nieves and Cyneiko Nieves; dear aunt of...
Jc Mchargue
Feb 21, 2021
JC McHargue, age 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Glenwood and Independence Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Loving husband of Sonia McHargue (Evans); beloved father of Joni (James) Matese and Michelle Fasel; dearest brother of the late Evelyn (late Curtis) Johnson, late Willalee ( late Wayne) Reagan, late Martha (late Frederick) Eberlein, late Lucille ( late...
Valentine "Val" Kurzeja
Feb 21, 2021
Valentine “Val” Kurzeja, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021. Valentine is survived by his step-children, Barry Suslowicz and Walter Suslowicz; sister Margaret Florence; many grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Violet Kurzeja; parents, Jozef and Regina Kurzeja; step-children, Patricia Flowers, and William Harris; siblings, Mike, Sophie, Rose, Theresa,...
Anthony Dominic Vinezeano
Feb 20, 2021
Anthony Dominic Vinezeano age 92, born in Chicago in 1928, formerly of Markham and a long time resident of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Loving husband of Jeanne (Tetreault); beloved father of Mark (Beth), Michael (Beverly), Laura (Paul) Reynolds, Paula (Bud) Caruso, Fred (Holly), Carole (David) Basile and Robert (Tricia); dearest brother of the Catherine (late William)...
Charles "Chuck" C. Mark Jr.
Feb 18, 2021
Charles C. Mark “Chuck” age 81 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on October 01, 1939 and the son of the late Charles G. Mark and Dorothy A. Mark. He was born on a farm in Frankfort and was a lifelong resident. He is survived by...
Diane E. Johnson
Feb 15, 2021
Diane E. Johnson Diane E. Johnson, 77, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at her home. A Private Family Service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, Illinois. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois. A Celebration of Life in Missouri will be held at a later date....
Howard F. Simon
Feb 14, 2021
Howard “Howie” F. Simon 70, a 40-year resident of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born and raised in Blue Island, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Baumbach) Simon. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Junker); loving father of Pamela (Nicholas) LaPorte, Kenneth (Lina) Simon, and Kimberly Simon; cherished grandfather of...
Mary Jane Stipanovich
Feb 13, 2021
Mary Jane Stipanovich (nee Davey) 78, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mary Jane was born in Alton, IL to the late Joseph and Elisabeth (nee Ryan) Davey. Beloved wife of Nicholas “Nick” Stipanovich; loving mother of Nick (Becky) Stipanovich; caring stepmother of Catherine (Richard) Schmidig, and Jaqui (Larry)...
Helen M. Mateja
Feb 10, 2021
Helen M. Mateja (Pociask), age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Posen, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Loving wife of the late Stanley Mateja; beloved mother of Barbara (Gene) Kalinowski, Bette (late James) Lally and Ronald (Joyce) Mateja; dearest sister of Hank (late Grace) Pociask, late John Pociask, late Sr. Mary Ann Pociask, late Ann (Joe) Frankowski...
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