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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...
Warren V. Bormet
April 9, 2021
Warren V. Bormet 74, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Joliet. Warren was born in Joliet to the late Vernon and Alice (nee Kochel) Bormet. Beloved husband of almost 51 years of Gloria (nee Perry); loving father of Jennifer Rosenburg and Amanda (Christopher) Rebout; cherished Papa of Addison and Alexander Rosenburg,...
Charles J. Proper Jr.
April 7, 2021
CHARLES J. PROPER JR. Age 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021. Charles is survived by his loving family, mother, Janet Foster, children, Tony (Kris) Proper, Adam (Monique) Proper, Theresa (Christoper) Lautz, sisters, Christine (Roland) Janota, Jennifer Proper, grandchildren, McKenzie, Brooke, Gracie, Kyle and Millie. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Proper Sr. and daughter Leah...
Lydia Ramirez
April 6, 2021
Lydia Ramirez, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She is survived by her children, Tito (Sue) Ramirez, Jazmin (Bill) Humphreys, and Cynthia (Kevin) Bird; and her much loved grandchildren, Isabella Ramirez, Marco Ramirez, Connor Humphreys, and Cameron Humphreys. Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Ernesto Ramirez. She will...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Griffo
April 6, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Griffo, 93, of Bridgeview passed away peacefully in her home April 6, 2021. She is survived by her daughters: Kathy Tietyen, Jeannie Casper, Toni Lynn (David) Harrison, Brenda Lee (Jerry) Charaska, and April Jo (Lloyd) Risenhoover; grandchildren: Michelle, Lori, Autum, Tammy, Melanie, Kristin, Eric, Mark, Alyssa and Braden; great- grandchildren: Eden, Kaila, Alese, Briana, Madelynn, Elizabeth, Evelynn,...
Mary Therese Fisher
April 5, 2021
Mary Therese Fisher, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mary was a resident of the New Lenox area for the past 45 years and previously of Tinley Park and Chicago. Mary was a devout Catholic and proud parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox. She was the co-owner...
William A. Havle Sr.
April 4, 2021
WILLIAM A. HAVLE SR. Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. William is survived by his loving family, children, William (Sarah) Havle Jr., Karen (Larry) Shiner, sister, Donna Curtin, grandchildren, William Havle III, Tyler Havle, Ava Havle, Amy (Job Gunderson) Purcell, Sara Glass, Jenny (David) Black, Brian (Trisha) Anderson,...
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