Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dennis A. Benson

Dennis A. Benson

December 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

Dorothy M. Pote

December 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

Zbigniew J. Banach

December 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

Richard J. Biederman

December 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

Avis Obion Rendina

December 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

Virginia Olivarez Sandoval

December 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

Paulette R. Richwalski

December 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

Bernard J. Hujda

December 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

Jeno G. Majerszky

December 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

Robert C. Schaefer

December 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

Janyce C. Fay

December 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

Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco

December 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

Mary Ann Kochel

December 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

J. Stephen Carter

December 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

Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski

December 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)...

Thelma Remus Jankowski

Thelma Remus Jankowski

December 5, 2020

Thelma Remus Jankowski, age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and Harvey, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Loving wife of the late Eugene Jankowski; beloved mother of Walter (Lily) Jankowski, Michael Jankowski, Mary (John) Fyfe, Joseph Jankowski and Tom (Karen) Jankowski; dearest sister of Laverne Redlon and the late Robert Harris; cherished grandmother of 10...

Gary F. Dortmann

Gary F. Dortmann

December 4, 2020

Gary F. Dortmann 76, of Mokena, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, IL. Gary was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Fredrick Dortmann and Lillian (nee Lewis) Susdorf. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Kuech); loving father of Valerie (the late Jimmy) Harbin; cherished grandfather of Cody and Megan Harbin; dear brother...

Allen J. Budney, Sr.

Allen J. Budney, Sr.

December 4, 2020

ALLEN J. BUDNEY SR. Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Allen is survived by his loving family, wife, Denise Budney (Doyle), mother, Christine Budney (Wasowicz), children, Allen “AJ” (Crystal) Budney Jr., Christopher (Megan) Budney, Patrick Budney, Thomas Budney, sister, Karen (Dominic) Santoro, grandchildren, Ainsley Budney, Camden Budney and...

Edward M. Mulheran

Edward M. Mulheran

December 3, 2020

Edward M. Mulheran Age 84, of Mokena, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois passed away on December 3, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of the late Rosemary (Scales) Mulheran; beloved father of the late Erin Mulheran-Biggerstaff, Mary Pat (Jim) Stewart, Brian (Joyce) Mulheran, Daniel Mulheran, Bridget (Vern) Abel and Kerry Hannigan; dearest brother of Marion...

Donald A. Carrigan

Donald A. Carrigan

December 2, 2020

Donald A. Carrigan, age 84 a resident of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, Decemeber 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of LaWanda Carrigan (Morrison); beloved father of Jerry (Linda) Carrigan; dearest brother of Jerry (late Donna) Carrigan, late Joe Carrigan, Janice (Late Bob) Eklund and late Edith Kinman; cherished grandfather of Teri (David) Tucci and...