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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Robert J. Kufta
February 5, 2021
Robert J. Kufta, age 83, a resident of Orland Park formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving husband of Mary (Halyard) Kufta; beloved father of Robert (Rosemary) Kufta, David (Diania) Kufta and Kimberly (Tim) Herlihy; dearest brother of Sue (Dave) Dougherty and Rich Kufta; cherished grandfather of Allison...
Jean Brown Johanson
February 5, 2021
Jean Brown Johanson Age 88 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 5, 2021. Jean is survived by her loving children, Susan (Richard) Lentz, Debra (Allen) Klausing, grandchildren, Krystle (Andrew) Tempel and Katy Klausing, and great-grandchildren Kiora Daisy Tempel and Emry Sky Klausing She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward W. Johnason, her parents,...
James F. Bieniek
February 4, 2021
James Francis Bieniek 73, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late Carl and Helen (nee Lach) Bieniek. Loving brother of Walter (Sharon) Bieniek, Carol (late Wayne) Kroll, Carl Bieniek, Gloria Bieniek, Gerald (late Ruth) Bieniek, Joyce (late William) Buck, Lawrence Bieniek, Sharon...
Norma "Jean" Schmidt
February 1, 2021
Norma “Jean” Schmidt (Simpson) Age 86, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. Cherished wife of Raymond, mother of Diana (Justin), Mark (Susan), and Brian (Diane). Grandmother of Matthew and Nathan. Great-grandmother of Rebekah. After retiring from Walsh School, where she worked for many years, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. She delighted in making quilts and baking for...
Dale C. Hudson
January 31, 2021
Dale C. Hudson 83, of Mokena, passed away at home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Leavenworth and Vesta (nee Christie) Hudson. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Cox); loving father of Andrew (late Sharon) Hudson, and Peter Hudson; cherished grandfather of Joshua Hudson, and Jessica (Jared)...
Carol A. Rodekohr
January 30, 2021
Carol A. Rodekohr (nee Feehery) Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oakton, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Mark E. Rodekohr; loving mother of Brandon (Elizabeth) Rodekohr; cherished grandmother of Brynn and Harper Rodekohr; dear sister of the late Thomas (Joan) Feehery; loved aunt of Emily (Joey) Bromfield, Ian (Monique)...
Frank A. Sunzere
January 28, 2021
Frank A. Sunzere, age 93, a resident of Matteson formerly of Dolton, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Loving husband of Shirley Sunzere (North); dearest father of David (Elizabeth) Sunzere and Anna Sunzere; beloved son of the late Dominic and Christine (Pusateri) Sunzere; dear brother of Christine (late Larry) Petkus; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas (Stephanie), Michael and Timothy;...
Rosemarie "Rose" M. Drahos
January 28, 2021
Rosemarie “Rose” M. Drahos (nee Kindl), 83, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2021 at home in Tinley Park. Loving mother of the late Steven Drahos (2020), Debra (Vince) Padilla of Tinley Park, and Randy (Jeri) Drahos of Manteno. Devoted grandma of Joe, Jim (Ashley Dardanes), and Brandon Padilla; Randy Jr. (Jessica), Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Lindsey Drahos and great-grandma of...
Maureen "Duffy" Weygandt
January 27, 2021
Maureen “Duffy” Weygandt Age 97, longtime of Glenwood and Tinley Park born in Cleveland, OH on November 21, 1923, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Loving wife of the late Albert “Bud” Weygandt; beloved daughter of the late Martin and late Mary (Duffy) Miller; dearest mother of William Weygandt, David (Beth) Weygandt, Maureen (William) Kelly and Timothy (Darla) Weygandt;...
Wayne Allen Mooney
January 24, 2021
Wayne Allen Mooney Age 70, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved husband of 48 years to Eufemia (Menorca); loving father of Dawn (Curt) Ruch, Jacob (Cindy) Mooney, and Shaun Mooney; cherished grandfather of Julia, Spencer, Gwen, Brayden, Colsen, Aubrey, and Daxen; dear brother of Patricia (William) Scheidt, Lloyd (Toni) Mooney, and Robin Mooney;...
Catherine "Cathy" E. Grant
January 22, 2021
Catherine “Cathy” E. Grant (Stemple) Age 75, a resident of Monee, formerly of Sauk Village, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary (John) Maze, Teresa “Terry” (Gene) Sipola and Brian Grant; siblings Mary Emily Grant, John (Nancy) Stemple and George (Sharon) Stemple; grandchildren Curtis,...
Michael G. Zemaitis
January 21, 2021
Michael G. Zemaitis, age 64, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Midlothian and Harvey, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Loving father of Raechel Zemaitis; beloved son of the late George and Helen (Hanachek) Zemaitis; dearest brother of Joseph (Nancy) Zukauskas, Alan (Barbara) Zemaitis and Daniel Zemaitis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...
George W. Holstein
January 20, 2021
George W. Holstein, age 69 of Lockport formerly of Peru, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Rosa Holstein (Lescano); beloved father of Jo (Nick) Panczuk and Jennifer Holstein; beloved brother of Rosa (Jerico) Caceres; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel and Frederick. A visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102...
Gerald R. Smith
January 20, 2021
Gerald R. Smith, 87 of Orland Park (formerly of Frankfort, Matteson and Chicago Heights) Illinois passed away on January 20th 2021. Gerald (Gerry) was born to parents Clarence and Lydia in Harvey IL on January 28th 1933 and grew up in Chicago Heights. Gerry had a brother Clarence (Ed) and a Sister Charlotte – both deceased. He attended St Paul...
Ellen A. Faron
January 18, 2021
Ellen Faron (Ribando) age 74, of New Lenox formerly of Harvey, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Theodore A. Faron; loving mother of Debbie (William) Bromberek and Tammy (late Steve) Adair; dearest daughter of the late Peter and Irene Ribando (House); fond sister of Karen (late John) Dematteo, Beverly (Phil) Adair,...
David G. Ciarlette
January 17, 2021
David G. Ciarlette 68, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Joliet, IL to the late George E. and Dolores M. (nee Ward) Ciarlette. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Vance); loving and devoted father of Jodi (David) McCarthy and Jillian (Scott) Hersted; cherished grandfather of...
Erich K. Thiem
January 16, 2021
Erich Kurt Thiem 64, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Erich was born in Chicago, IL to the late Harry and Virginia (nee Burrell) Thiem. Loving husband of Beverly Dawn (nee Harper) Thiem; dear brother of the late Robert (Lisa) Thiem, David S. Thiem, and Delores...
Charles "Chuck" O. Clark
January 16, 2021
Charles “Chuck” O. Clark Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park and of La Grange, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Beloved husband of 50 years to Charlotte Clark (Prevratil); loving father of Charles A. Clark and Cynthia (Jeffery “Jeffy”) Zurawski; cherished grandfather of Lauren (fiancé Richard Moser) Clark, Allison Zurawski, Alaina Clark, Zoe...
Bette Unger
January 14, 2021
Bette Unger (Hope), age 79, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills and the Homewood/Flossmoor area, passed away on January 14, 2021. Loving wife of the late Lawrence "Larry" Unger; beloved mother of Charlotte Unger, Steven (Annabel) Unger, Debbie (Rick) Bell, Laura (Roy, Jr.) Trumblay and Denise (John) Obbagy; dearest sister of Patty (Michael) Krokidas and the late...
Richard Klaves
January 13, 2021
Richard Klaves, age 65, a resident of Hickory Hills, passed away on January 13, 2021. Loving husband of Donna Klaves (Johnson); beloved father of Melissa (Mike) Marion, Richard (Alicia) Klaves and Jon Klaves; cherished grandfather of Alexis, Sydney, Annie, Evan, Richard and Bodhi; proud great grandfather of William. Richard was a service manager of Kelly Nissan in Oak Lawn and...
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