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Charles J. Ellis
Jul 31, 2020
CHARLES J. ELLIS Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 31st, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Dorothy Ellis (Feeney), brother, Robert Ellis, sister in-law, Rose Ellis and niece Laurie Labriola. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Marie Ellis (Young) and siblings, Harry Ellis,...
Robert A. Wisniewski
Jul 28, 2020
Robert A. Wisniewski, 75, of Matteson, passed away on July 28, 2020. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Christine and beloved family: daughter Suzy (Stan) Kempczynski of Crestwood; son, Jim (Yildiz) Wisniewski of Vernon Hills; grandchildren: Jenny, Megan Kempczynski, Abby, Adam, Wisniewski. Sister, Barbara (Bob) Lewandowski and brother-in-law, Stanley Buchnat. He was preceded in death by...
Pamela Lynn Condon
Jul 28, 2020
Condon (Biedermann), Pamela Lynn Pamela Condon, nee Biedermann, 71 years, gained her second set of wings on July 28, 2020. Pam was the beloved wife of Patrick for 49 years; the loving mother of Kelley, Patrick (Brianna Sullivan), Bridget (Aaron) LaMothe & Molly; the beaming Gramma of Liam Condon and Harry and Simon LaMothe; the cherished sister of Debbie (late...
Charles "Chuck" Adam Rozhon
Jul 27, 2020
Born Dec 13, 1965 Charles “Chuck” Adam Rozhon Age 54, a resident of Phoenix, AZ, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27th, 2020. Beloved son of Ken and Margaret Rozhon (nee Gabriel) and brother of Ken Rozhon; also survived by cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins. Charles was preceded in death by his twin brother John Franklin Rozhon. Chuck was born...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Neumann
Jul 25, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) E. Neumann Age 82, current resident of New Lenox, IL and formerly of South Holland and the Southeast Side neighborhood in Chicago passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Lundstrom; loving father of Lawrence E. Neumann Jr., Cindy M. (Robert) Walsh, Timothy S. (Donna) Neumann, and Brian S. Neumann. Cherished grandfather of 6...
Paul G. Daugirda
Jul 25, 2020
Paul G. Daugirda Age 91, a longtime Frankfort resident and St. Anthony Catholic Church parishioner passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Paul worked for Rheem Manufacturing Company for 37 years and completed night school for his engineering degree while supporting his young family. He retired...
James D. Allen
Jul 25, 2020
James Dominick Allen 1938-2020 Age 82—Born March 15, 1938 where he was a lifelong resident of the Joliet area. Passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital Hospice Care Unit due to congestive heart failure. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Patricia (Judnich), sons Jeffrey (Gina) Allen and Gregory (fiance Christina) Allen, Grandsons Dominick, Anthony...
Milton Rissley Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
MILTON RISSLEY JR. Age 83, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. Milton is survived by his loving family, children, Pete (Judi) Rissley, John Rissley, Laura Johnston, siblings, Harry Rissley, Linda Beebe, Louise Rissley, grandchildren, Dana Rissley, Amy Rissley, Mike Rissley, Amber (Chris) Kircher, Austin Alldread, great grandchildren, Dominic Kircher and Alexis Kircher. Milton...
Bernice Demko
Jul 22, 2020
Bernice Demko (Bucelis) Age 94, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael Demko; loving mother of Jean (Don) Nixon, Michael Demko, and Dale (Paul) Sylves; cherished grandmother of Stacy (Chad) Doerre and Kelly Sylves, and great-grandmother of Conner Sylves, Haven Sylves, Reagan Larkins, Tylor Willer, Kayla Doerre, and Ashleigh...
Michael "Mikey" Peterson Jr.
Jul 21, 2020
Michael “Mikey” E. Peterson Jr. Age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21 , 2020. Beloved son of Carol McCarthy Peterson and Michael E. Peterson Sr., loving brother of Julie (Scott) Sallese, Jason (Amy) Peterson, and Brian (Meghaan) Peterson; Cherished uncle of 8 nieces and nephews; Amanda, Kaitlyn, Abby, Alyssa, Ava, Amelia, Sean, and Maura. Loved by numerous Aunts,...
Paul A. Wajda
Jul 18, 2020
PAUL A. WAJDA Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at Alden Estates of Orland Park. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Wajda (Johnson), mother, Bernice Wajda (Kurdziel), children, Michael Pickert (Brandi), Patricia Wajda, Charles (Dawn) Pickert, Christian (Dennise) Wajda, siblings, Richard Wajda, James (Sandra) Wajda, and five grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death...
Richard A. Persson
Jul 15, 2020
Richard A. Persson Age 85, a resident of Florida and Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of 48 years of the late Lucille G. (nee Jensen) Persson; loving father of Kristina (late Tom) Venskus, Brenda (Mark) Michuda, Richard (Laurie) Persson, Jr. and Tamara (Matt) Okma; beloved brother of Linda (Ken) Strong and Jeanette Persson; cherished grandfather...
Andrew J. Dewitt
Jul 15, 2020
Andrew J. DeWitt Age, 32 a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota formerly of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Loving husband of Rebecca ( nee Egbert) DeWitt; beloved son of Robert (Patrice) DeWitt, Jr. and Mary ( nee Faulkner) DeWitt; dearest brother of Michael DeWitt; cherished son-in-law of Ed and Sue Egbert; fond brother-in-law of...
Chester A. Jobe Iii
Jul 15, 2020
Chester A. Jobe III 66, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Chester was born in Chicago to the late Hope (nee Hanna) and Chester A. Jobe Jr. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Spanovic); loving father of Jeremy (Carrie) Jobe, Kristin (Brian) Pellegrini, and the late Michelle Jobe; cherished...
Isabell "Izzy" Malkusak
Jul 12, 2020
Isabell “Izzy” Malkusak (nee Dallesandro) 1936 - 2020 Isabell Esther Malkusak passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 12, 2020, while surrounded by her family in her own home. Born May 20, 1936, in Chicago, IL, Isabell was the 2nd of 5 daughters born to Antonio and Yolanda Dallesandro. She is survived by her ever-loving husband...
Katherine Fredin
Jul 11, 2020
Katherine Fredin (Priami) Age 98, a lifelong resident of Frankfort, passed away on July 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert Fredin; loving mother of James A. (Mary K.) Fredin, Bonnie (Dennis) Pfeifer, and Doug (Barbara) Fredin; cherished grandmother of Geoff (Molly) Pfeifer, Emily (Ryan) Starck, Elizabeth (Brian) McDonnell, Margaret (Christopher) Janik, Timothy (Lindsay) Fredin, Carolyn (Nicholas) Siroky, Justin...
Margaret S. Travis
Jul 11, 2020
Margaret S. Travis, age 71, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Loving mother of Dale Travis and the late Danny Travis; beloved daughter of the late Marvin Bell and late Betty Bell; dearest cousin of 2. Margaret worked for McDonald’s in Tinley Park for the past 20 years. A memorial visitation will be...
James F. Roser
Jul 10, 2020
JAMES. F. ROSER Age 77, born and raised in Chicago where he also raised his family. After retirement Jim moved to New Lenox in 1998 where he resided with his wife Donna until his passing Friday, July 10, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Roser (Clark) whom he was...
Beverly Welsch
Jul 9, 2020
Bev Welsch was born in Falls City Nebraska on August 7th, 1929. She and her family moved 13 times in 17 years finally landing in Joliet Illinois in 1946. Bev met and married Robert (RT) Welsch in 1951 and had 2 children, Ted and Steve. Bev loved raising her children (which is hard to believe given what she had to...
Loretta M. Schildmiller
Jul 8, 2020
Loretta Marie Schildmiller (nee Rabka) 95 formerly of New Lenox passed away on July 8, 2020 at her home in Katy, Texas. She was born on May 13, 1925 in Blue Island, IL to Henry and Helen (nee Lassa) Rabka. She was a member of St Jude Parish in New Lenox, IL. She was active with the New Lenox Seniors...
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