Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael L. Voigt

Michael L. Voigt

March 8, 2021

Michael Lee Voigt 59, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home. Michael was born in Springfield, IL to Jerry and the late Sally Ann (nee Wallace) Voigt. Loving father of Tyler (Christa) Voigt, Chelsea (David) Stiles, and Brett (Nikole) Voigt; cherished grandfather of Luke and Finn Stiles, and Declan Voigt; dear brother of...

Richard  M. Pfrommer

Richard M. Pfrommer

March 8, 2021

Richard M. Pfrommer, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jackie (nee Maurisak) Pfrommer; daughter Jessica Pfrommer; father William Pfrommer Sr; step mother Shirley Pfrommer; brothers, Rob Bryant and Bill Pfrommer Jr.; sister Debbie DeSurne; mother-in-law Monie Maurisak; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Glenn A. Hoffman

Glenn A. Hoffman

March 8, 2021

GLENN A. HOFFMAN. Age 75, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Glenn is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcia Hoffman (Ortman), children, Brook (Julie) Hoffman, Tim Hoffman, Jon (Jill) Hoffman, Lindsay Hoffman, grandchildren, Connor Hoffman, Chase Hoffman, Ryan Hoffman, Taylor Hoffman, James Hoffman, Kennedy Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Brody Hoffman, Grayson Novosel, brother...

Jeanette  A. Yohe

Jeanette A. Yohe

March 7, 2021

Jeannette A. Yohe, age 64, passed away at home in Mokena on Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Darwin) Long, and Tammy (Eric) Bailey; companion Ron Ehlers; grandchildren, Isaac Long, Cole Long, Xavier Long, Savion Long, Te’A Long, Jared Bailey, and Bryson Bailey; and her siblings, Katheryn (nee Kotos) Kuhr and Laura (nee Kotos) Frain....

Pamela S. Rossi

Pamela S. Rossi

March 7, 2021

Pamela S. Rossi (Warzynski), age 71, a resident of Boynton Beach Florida, formerly of New Lenox, Elwood, Country Club Hills and Dolton, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of the late James. M. Rossi for 48 years; beloved mother of Dominc (Kim) Rossi and James (Malinda) Rossi; dearest sister of...

Ruth N. Pach

Ruth N. Pach

March 4, 2021

Ruth N. Pach (nee Richardson) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home. Ruth was born in Trimble, TN to the late Thomas and Willie (nee Leisure) Richardson. Beloved wife of Rudolph M. Pach; loving mother of Michael (Bernadette) Pach and Michele Pach. Private family services were held. Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood,...

Shirley C. Jandeska

Shirley C. Jandeska

March 4, 2021

SHIRLEY C. JANDESKA (NEUMAN) Age 86, of New Lenox passed away Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Diane (Curt) Sanders, Sonny Jandeska, Jeffrey (Patricia) Jandeska, Donald (Chrissie) Jandeska, Kenneth (Caroline) Jandeska, Glen (Barbara) Draeger, grandchildren, Jennie (Eric) Reichert, Jillian (Kevin) Miller, Christy (Josh) Patton, Carly (Kenny) Lomalie, Courtney (Brian) Semmler, Shane Jandeska, Nicholas (Mary)...

Kevin B Curran

Kevin B Curran

March 3, 2021

Kevin Barry Curran passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Bloomington, IN. Born in Chicago, IL, Kevin graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance in 1993 and received his MBA from Xavier University in 1999. He worked as the Director of Auditing & Finance Systems in the Controller’s office for the City of Bloomington since...

Patrick W. Lowe

Patrick W. Lowe

March 3, 2021

PATRICK W. LOWE Age 71, of Oak Forest passed away Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Patrick is survived by his loving family, wife, Gayle Lowe (Swanson), children, Kimberly (Craig Traina) Woods, Jennifer (Richard) Seddon, Kelly (Jeffrey Storcz) Lowe, siblings, Ronald (Jane) Lowe, Kevin (Cindy) Lowe, Raymond Gryzb, grandchildren, Kayla Woods, Ryan Seddon and Raegan...

Mondayna Marie Burke

Mondayna Marie Burke

March 2, 2021

Mondayna Marie Burke (Klepser) age 50, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Loving wife of John Burke; cherished mother of Payton and Brooklynn Burke; dearest daughter of Earl Klepser and the late Leslie Klepser (Popjoy); dear sister of Scott (Sharon)...

Thomas L. Graf Sr.

Thomas L. Graf Sr.

February 28, 2021

THOMAS L. GRAF SR. Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Graf (Capsack), children. Thomas (Barbara) Graf Jr., Cheryl Ramsdorf, Timothy (Barbara) Graf, Michelle (Brian) Lee, Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny, brother in-law, Richard Pryor, sister in-law, Nevada Graf,...

Ronald  G.  Pyle

Ronald G. Pyle

February 28, 2021

Ronald G. Pyle, age 51, passed away on February 28, 2021 at Central Dupage Hospital. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Katrina (nee VanWerven) Pyle; daughter Ashley Pyle; son Nathan Pyle; mother, Therese Wyszynski; sister Karen (Michael) O’Malley; brother Michael Pyle; niece Elizabeth (Joseph); and nephews, Konner, Jonathan, Jack, and Alex. He is preceded in death by his father...

Christy C. Donovan

Christy C. Donovan

February 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

Karen A. Zylstra

February 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

Jerry Lee Gingery

February 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

Leroy E. Koschnitzki

February 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

William Kouba

February 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

Delores Y. Garcia

February 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

Mary Patricia Harper

February 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

Catherine W. Cooney

February 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...