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Michael "Mike" James Derrig
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
Patricia A. Wulf
April 18, 2021
Patricia A. Wulf, age 60, a resident of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Loving daughter of Theresa Kukosh (Whynott) and the late Ronald Lee Kukosh; late William Wulf father of her children; dearest mother of Jennifer (Phillip) Santelli, Tracy (Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle (Aaron) Lagacy; dear sister of Christine (George) Graniczny, Ronald (Bev) Kukosh,...
Frank M. Tokarz
April 17, 2021
FRANK M. TOKARZ Age 92, of Justice, passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at his home in Justice. Frank is survived by his loving family, life companion, Joan Knable, children, Caroline (Jim) Garetson, Francine (Robert) Uhlarik, Louis Tokarz, Bette (Jay) Lazo, Steven (Michelle) Tokarz, grandchildren, Jennifer (Craig) Meyer, James (Dragana) Garetson, Jarred (Tiffany) Garetson, Therese (John) O’Donnell, Danielle (Andy) St....
Lillian Mcclung
April 16, 2021
Lillian McClung, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Lillian is survived by her three loving daughters, Karen (David) Williams, Cindy (Robert) Tomazin, and Susan (William) Harty; Grandchildren, Lindsay Tomazin, Samantha Harty, and Madeline (Tyler) Sanft; great-grandchildren, Devon, Zeke, and Vance; and her brothers Raymond (Carol) Tommer and Richard Tommer. She is...
Harlene Ruth Perry
April 16, 2021
Harlene Ruth Perry (Grigsby), age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crete and Harvey, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Loving wife of George Perry; beloved mother of Michael (Elise) Perry; dearest sister of the late Maryanne Soenksen; cherished grandmother of Daniel, Brian (Abby), and Michelle Perry. Harlene was a member of Olympia Fields Country Club. A private...
Ashley Elizabeth Crossett
April 16, 2021
Ashley Elizabeth Crossett (Ash, Ash Can, Boo Boo Cakes) Age 32, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 due to complications of dysautonomia with her loving family at her side. Beloved daughter of Greg and Nancy Crossett (Weber); loving sister of Nikki (Ken) Dangman and Christopher (Katy) Crossett; cherished Aunt of Kaden, Greyson, Gage, Lucas,...
Evelyn Paskiewicz
April 14, 2021
August 18, 1925-April 14, 2021 On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Evelyn Paskiewicz, at the age of 95, passed away. Evelyn was the devoted daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Miksza) Paskiewicz. She was born and grew up in West Pullman. She attended Assumption B.V.M. school and graduated from St. Louis Academy. After high school she started working at International...
Linda Ann Green
April 14, 2021
Linda Ann Green, age 70, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Tinley Park passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Loving wife of Fred Green; beloved mother of Brian (Susan) Green and Mike (Katie) Green; dearest daughter of the late Charles and late Clara (Kiaupas) Zube; dear sister of Diane (Jim) LaForte, Rita Meyers, Loretta (Doc) Warner, Barbara (Jim)...
Edward W. Gabriel Jr.
April 9, 2021
EDWARD W. GABRIEL JR. Age 73, passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021 in Wisconsin. Edward is survived by his loving family, children, Dennis (Deborah) Gabriel, Kevin (Sharon) Gabriel, former wife and lifelong friend, Linda Gabriel (Verley), best friend, Katrina (Jeff) Stood, siblings, Donna Thurman, Frank (Melissa) Gabriel, Bill Gabriel and seven other siblings. “Papa” of David Gabriel, Samantha Gabriel...
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