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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Steve Raudonis
Dec 18, 2020
Steve M. Raudonis, age 55, a resident of Lockport formerly of Cicero and Forest Park, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Kindred Memorial Hospital in Northlake. Loving son of the late Simon and Irene (Degutis) Raudonis; beloved brother of Sandy (Karl) Kopija; dearest uncle of Kara, Kelly and Maddi Kopija.
Francis "Frank" Faulkner
Dec 18, 2020
FRANCIS “FRANK” FAULKNER Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 18th, 2020 at his home. Frank is survived by his loving family, children, Janet Dunne, James Faulkner, Loretta (Patrick) Murphy, Robert (Vanessa) Faulkner, Kevin (Kristin) Faulkner, Patrick Dunne, siblings, Shelia DeJohn, Brian Faulkner, grandchildren, Shane, Kelly, Toni, Zachary, Ethan, Blake, Gavin, Ainsley, Anthony, Aiden, Han, Patrick, Sara, Cain,...
Maria Luisa Patlan Strick
Dec 17, 2020
Maria Luisa Patlan Strick On December 17, 2020 Maria, loving wife of Jerry and mother of four, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home and surrounded by family. Mary Lou grew up in Carrizo Springs, Texas Her parents emphasized the value of an education as they made their living as migrant workers going north every year. Very...
Rex Jacob Stengele
Dec 16, 2020
Rex Jacob Stengele Age 21, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Loving son of Rex and Justyna Stengele (Bancerek); cherished nephew of Aunt Basia and Uncle Rich. Rex graduated from Lincoln Way Central High school and attended college at Penn State. He enjoyed playing sports, was an avid animal lover, and enjoyed spending...
Edwin C. Proctor
Dec 15, 2020
Edwin Charles Proctor Sr. 96, of South Holland, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena. Ed was born in Chicago to the late Edwin C. and Gabrielle (nee Tatina) Proctor. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Perlot); loving father of Edwin Charles (Joanna nee Burke) Proctor, Susan Marie Proctor-Harper; cherished PopPop of Launa Proctor, Matthew Proctor,...
Dennis A. Benson
Dec 14, 2020
Dennis A. Benson Age 68, a resident of Mokena, IL., passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Zarnecki); loving father of Amy (Tom) Georgakopoulos and Andrew (Thomas) Benson; cherished grandfather of Thomas Jr. (Rachel Aldeir), Andrew, and Alayna; dear brother of the late Carolann Benson, Kenneth (Suzanne) Benson, Joan (late Peter) Winker, Deborah (Mike) Winans, late...
Dorothy M. Pote
Dec 14, 2020
Dorothy M. Pote (nee Robson), passed away Monday morning December 14th peacefully with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Richard for over 35 years. Loving mother of Richard (Betsy), Christine (the late William) Johnson, and Charlene (the late Frank) Domenico. Proud grandmother of Tammy, Kim (Dan), Laurie, and Tony (Stephenie ). Great grandma of Brittany (Joe), Danny...
Zbigniew J. Banach
Dec 14, 2020
Zbigniew John Banach 65, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2020. Zbig was born in Chicago to the late Bruno and Sophie (nee Marcez) Banach. Beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Lokos); loving father of Rachel (Joshua) Sears, Joseph (Patricia) Banach, Jennifer (Pascal) Banach Geertjes; cherished grandfather of Jackson Sears, Juniper Sears, Owen Banach, and Finn Banach;...
Richard J. Biederman
Dec 14, 2020
Richard J. Biederman Age 90, of Manteno, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Irene (Gladkowski); loving father of Lynn (Gregory) Clarke and Bryan (Julie) Biederman; cherished grandfather of Tyler, Cassidy, Jimmy, Alexandria, Ryley, Dylan, and Hunter; dear brother of Genevieve (late Ted) Korzeniowksi. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean...
Avis Obion Rendina
Dec 14, 2020
Avis Obion Rendina nee Trusty, 88, passed away on Dec. 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leonard Rendina, Jr. in 2003. Mother of Michael (Lynn) Rendina of Beecher, Rob Rendina of Holiday, FL, Vickie (Matt) Tabbert of Wheaton, Trina (Brian) Keene of Monee, Lenore (Dan) Dessecker of Crete and of the late (2013) Mark Rendina....
Virginia Olivarez Sandoval
Dec 9, 2020
Virginia Olivarez Sandoval Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Antonio C. Sandoval; loving mother of Danielle (Frank) Beyer and Vincent (Sabina Valencia) Sandoval; cherished grandmother of Seth Price and Penelope Beyer; dear sister of the late Janie (late Raul) Garcia, late Gilbert (Gume) Olivarez, late Angela (late Albert) Gayton,...
Paulette R. Richwalski
Dec 8, 2020
PAULETTE R. RICHWALSKI Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Paulette is survived by her loving family, life partner, Deb Patterson, sister, Susan Siwinski Knopp, niece and nephews, Ellen Richwalski, Kevin Richwalski, Zachary Siwinski, cousins, Judy (George) Groll, Christopher Rusk, Jeffery Rusk, Geraldine Pniak, Godson, David Burns and Goddaughter Katie...
Bernard J. Hujda
Dec 8, 2020
Bernard Joseph Hujda 81, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. Bernard was born in Blue Island to the late Bernard J. and Helen T. (nee Grabowski) Hujda. Father of James (Shari), Thomas (Renee), and Daniel (Levesia); grandfather of Danielle (Anthony) Simon, Richard Hujda, Morgan Hujda, and Skylar Hujda; great grandfather of Anthony Simon Jr.;...
Jeno G. Majerszky
Dec 8, 2020
Jeno G. Majerszky Born in Budapest, Hungary, a resident of New Lenox, Jeno, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Loving husband of Beth Majerszky (Gavlik); loving brother of George Majerszky; cherished uncle of Jessica (Jason), Christopher (Carrie), Leanna (Jim), James, Justin, Jocelyn (Florian), T. J. (Morgan) and Ben and great-uncle of Julianne, Amanda, William, Charlie, Elli, Henry,...
Robert C. Schaefer
Dec 7, 2020
Robert Charles Schaefer 82, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Robert was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Ruth (nee Weinacker) Schaefer. Beloved husband of the late Pearl Marie (nee Grieger); loving father of Scott (Kristin) Schaefer and Sherry (Rick) Orseno; cherished grandfather of Heather (Brian) McGrath, Jacob Orseno, and Jeremy Schaefer; dear brother of the...
Janyce C. Fay
Dec 6, 2020
Janyce C. Fay Age 80, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Timothy Fay; loving mother Kerri Kipper, Craig Myhelic, and Dawn (Tom) Holobowski; cherished grandmother of Jeremy (Diana) Kipper, Tyler (Jackie) Kipper, Allison Myhelic, Jessica Holobowski, Paige Holobowski, Carli Holobowski, Jeff and Melissa Crouse; and great-grandmother of Zoey, Kayla,...
Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco
Dec 6, 2020
Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco, 82, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully holding the hand of his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Louise (nee Rossetto) on Dec. 6, 2020. Vince is also survived by his daughter Maria Doyle of S. Chicago Hts., granddaughter, Melanie Doyle, many siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Dragone (Caserta), Italy, to Arthur and Maria Gianfrancesco....
Mary Ann Kochel
Dec 6, 2020
Mary Ann Kochel (nee Steinquist) 82, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Joliet, Mary Ann was born to her loving parents, Albert and Florence (nee Woelfel) Steinquist. Beloved wife of 60 years of Clarence F. Kochel; loving mother of...
J. Stephen Carter
Dec 5, 2020
J. STEPHEN CARTER Age 80, passed away Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Stephen is survived by his loving family, children, Janice Kohler, Brad (Carla) Carter, grandchildren, Alicia Kohler, Melissa Carter and Benjamin Carter. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Ethelda Carter (Armstrong) and sister Sally Taylor. Stephen was a car...
Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski
Dec 5, 2020
Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski (nee Myers) 93, formerly of Orland Park, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Virginia was born in South Rockwood Michigan to the late Melvin and Helen (nee Olah) Myers. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kwiatkowski (1995); loving mother of Colleen (Rick McHale) Pickens, Alan Kwiatkowski, Mark (Robyn)...
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