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James R. Rodeghier
August 12, 2021
JAMES R. RODEGHIER Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, August 12th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Dawn Rodeghier, children, Caitlin Rodeghier, Thomas Rodeghier, Rachel Rodeghier, James (Konni) Rodeghier Jr., Amy (Peter) Marx, grandchildren, Natalie Rodeghier, Cameron Rodeghier, Landon Marx, Hunter Marx, Kylo Marx and sister in-law Linda Rodeghier....
John Sorci
August 9, 2021
JOHN SORCI Age 91, passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021 in Logan UT. John is survived by his loving family, wife, May Sorci (Cowley), children, Michael (Christine) Sorci, Diane (Rich) McGrath, Marie (Matt) Ziebarth, Teresa Skabelund, Susan (Rick) Huffman, siblings, Sara Zapach, Toni Weistein, grandchildren, Elena (Mike McInerny) Sorci, Gina (Adam) Baumgartner, Cara (Mike) Minnesali, Marie McGrath, Richard (Escarleth) McGrath,...
Leonard F. Caria, Sr.
August 7, 2021
Leonard F. Caria, Sr., age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Ridge and Tennessee, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Loving father of Leonard "Len" (Nancy) Caria, Jr. and Tracy (Lil-Joe) Caria; beloved brother of Fran Voit; cherished grandfather of Michael and Nicole Caria; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Raymond John Bodnar
August 7, 2021
Raymond John Bodnar, age78, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland and Dolton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving husband of Carol Bodnar (Moeller); beloved father of John (Suzanne) Bodnar and Marc (Rosi) Bodnar; dearest brother of Dean (Barbara) Bodnar; cherished grandfather of Mia (Andy) Janik, Alana Carta, twins Mila...
Richard J. Kadansky
August 4, 2021
Richard J. Kadansky 93, of Palos Heights, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 surrounded by family. Rich was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Emma (nee McCenna) Kadansky. Loving father of Deborah (Frank) Stumpf, Diane (Thomas) Steinbach, and Robert Kadansky; cherished grandfather of Jason (Laurie) Stumpf, Brian Stumpf, Bridgett (Brock) Atwell, Jennifer (Ryan) Monahan, Nicholas...
Michael "Murphy Jones" G. Ball
August 4, 2021
MICHAEL “MURPHY JONES” G. BALL Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Paulette Ball (Monzek), children, Michael A. (Erika) Ball, Cory (Anna) Ball, Schaquil (Robert) De Young, grandchildren, Michael “Willie Mike” Ball, Cameron “Rosie Cheeks” Ball, Isabella “Izzie” Ball, Emily “Emmy B”...
Justine Chval
August 4, 2021
Justine Chval (Kovic), age 74, a resident of New Lenox formerly longtime of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Loving wife of Willam Chval; beloved mother of Bill (Kerri) Chval; dearest sister of Julie (Joe) Ramski; cherished grandmother of Gianna, Kaili and Hannah Chval; dearest aunt of Joseph (fiancée Sarah Gise) Ramski and Stephanie Ramski. Preceded in death...
Ronald H. Smith
August 4, 2021
Ronald H. Smith, age 74, a lifetime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Dora Smith (Graf); beloved father of Vito (Kim) DiFronzo, Kristen (Marin) Acevedo and Don (Lisa) Smith; dearest brother of Norma (late Ken) McGrath; cherished grandfather of Michael and Mason DiFronzo, Samantha and Matthew...
Eugenia Kaukialo
August 3, 2021
Eugenia Kaukialo entered into heaven on August 3, 2021. She was born to Stella and Michael Dzmidas on July 29, 1935 the second of four girls, Dorothy, Eugenia, Jeanie and Jeanette. Stella passed away when Eugenia was at the tender age of two. Her father Michael then met her stepmother, Helen 5 years later and two more daughters, Phyllis and...
Richard P. Dedo
August 3, 2021
Richard P. Dedo 54, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helen (nee Kurek) Dedo. Beloved husband of Marta (nee Dec); loving father of Brandon and Joanna; dear brother of Kenneth (late Rosanne) Dedo, Ronald Dedo, David (Darlene)...
Richard E. Bruns
August 2, 2021
Richard E. Bruns passed away on August 2,2021. He was born and raised in Beecher Illinois, He moved to New Lenox, Illinois with his wife Sandra to raise their family. He was very active in the community where he served on the school board, Economic Development Committee, and member of the New Lenox Lions Club. In 1988, he started his...
Edward C. Tewes
August 2, 2021
Edward C. Tewes 94 of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at The Cottages of New Lenox. Ed was born in Green Garden Twp. on May 03, 1927 to the late Harry J. and Matilda I. (nee Wanner) Tewes. Beloved husband of Marcella (nee Wieland); loving father of Lyle Edward (Sylvia) Tewes, Kurt Ramon (Jeanne) Tewes, and Nancy...
Anthony W. "Tony" Serritella
July 31, 2021
Anthony W. “Tony” Serritella 40, of Chicago passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Tony was born in Chicago to Patricia (nee Stewart) and the late James Serritella. Loving son of Patricia Stewart; dear brother of Michael Serritella and Katie Shroats; cherished grandson of Donna Stewart and loved nephew of John Stewart, Joseph Stewart, and the late William Stewart. Tony will...
Bryan J. Heller
July 31, 2021
BRYAN J. HELLER Age 48, of Franklin Park, passed away Saturday, July 31st 2021 at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. Bryan is survived by his loving family, parents, Sharon (Emery) Dault (King) and Donald Heller, Sr., siblings, Keith (Maxine) Heller, Kevin (Laura) Heller, Bethany (Bill) Crittendon, nieces and nephews, Allyson, Hannah, Nathan, Zackary, Delaney, Kayla, Jacob, Kelsey and...
Joseph G. Schultz
July 30, 2021
JOSEPH G. SCHULTZ Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 30th, 2021at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Joseph is survived by his loving family, parents, Donald & Verda “Sis” Schultz (White), fiancée, Jamie Gushi, daughter, Jackie (Derek) Williams, siblings, Pam (Steve) Augmuller, Kimberly (Mark) Blain, Joyce (Mark) Homerding, Damen Schultz, Jane (Bill) Gavin, Rita (Bob) Young, grandchildren, Stella...
Thomas Raymond Echlin
July 30, 2021
Thomas Raymond Echlin, age 82, a resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on July 1, 1939, survived by wife of 58 years Lynn (Marilyn Laska), loving children Michael (Dianne) and Kathy (Eric) Peterson, cherished grandchildren Amanda (Domanic) Robson, Claire and Evan Echlin, Jack and Jimmy...
Joseph J. Drda
July 29, 2021
JOSEPH J. DRDA Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, July 29th, 2021at his home in Frankfort. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Laurie Brennan, Joseph E. (Sheila) Drda, longtime friend, Rose Chudzinski, grandchildren, Joseph G. Drda, Elisa A. Drda, Charlie J. Brennan and sister Joann Zolner. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. &...
Lily Marie Hicks
July 27, 2021
LILY MARIE HICKS Age 6, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Lily is survived by her loving family, mother, Amme (Ryan Howard) Hicks, father, Matt (Krys Swanberg) Hicks, grandparents, Michael (Teresa) Hicks, Ted (Penny) Wright, great grandmothers, JoAnn King-Ross, Alfreda Hicks and a multitude of aunts, uncles and cousins. Lily greatly...
Frederick W. Viola
July 27, 2021
Frederick W. “Fred” Viola 78, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Fred was born in Chicago to the late Edward N. and Irene A. (nee Schwartzhoff) Viola. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Dowling) Viola; loving father of David (Maria), Wayne (late Luanne), Leigh (Kimberly), Keith (Rachel), and the late Craig Viola;...
Kenneth C. Lenz Sr.
July 26, 2021
Kenneth C. Lenz, Sr, 84, of Mokena, Illinois passed away on July 26, 2021. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Lou (nee Pohlman). Their nearly 70-year romance began as high school sweethearts at Oak Lawn Community High School. Proud father of Kenneth, Jr (Debby) Lenz, Michael (Natalie) Lenz, David (Joanne) Lenz, Cheryl (Joe) Onesto, Daniel...
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