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Sanford F. Shannon

October 25, 2016

Sanford F. Shannon, a 38 year resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2016. He was the owner of All-Print Promotions in Frankfort and a past member of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. Sanford loved model trains, and was an...

Bernice Ruth Brandau Knabe

October 25, 2016

Bernice Ruth Brandau (nee Knabe), 91, of Chicago, IL passed away peaceful at home on October 25, 2016. Survived by her daughter, Janet (Richard) Fifer; brothers, Charles (Shon) Knabe and Donald (Marsha) Knabe; grandchildren, Alan, Todd, Christine,...

Patricia Ruth Hauser (nee) McNeely

October 10, 2016

Patricia Ruth Hauser (nee McNeely), age 80, a resident of Frankfort, IL for over 70 years, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2016.   Patricia, a deli manager, was an avid gardener, who also enjoyed photography & crafting. ...

Louis John Katula

September 29, 2016

Louis John Katula, age 77 late of Mokena, IL, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa (the late John) Avants; brothers, Arthur (Jean) and Ro...

Wilbur Hossbach

September 23, 2016

Wilbur Herbert Fredrick Hossbach (Willy) age 90, of Frankfort, born to Henry and Viola Hossbach of Frankfort on December 8, 1925 and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2016. He married Lois (Cooper) in 1947 and they moved to the family farm i...

Ruth Schram Nieland

September 22, 2016

Ruth Schram (nee Nieland) age 100 late of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at Lemont Nursing Home on September 22, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband Burnett (1994); sons, Alan & Arlan; sister, Mae Hartung; brother, Ralph Nieland, and ...

Alice Jane Radtke Fritz

September 15, 2016

Alice Jane Radtke (nee Fritz) age 85, of Syracuse, Ind., previously of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at Visiting Nurse Hospice on September 15, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence, daughter Susan Radtke and brother Robert Fritz....

June W. Kardeke Robson

September 13, 2016

June W. Kardeke (nee Robson) age 91 late of Palos Heights, IL. formerly of  Frankfort, IL., passed away suddenly on September 13, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband Leo J. Kardeke, grandsons, Matthew Williams & James R. Kardeke Jr, and so...

Allen R. Seemann

August 22, 2016

Allen R. Seemann, age 68 late of Peotone, IL formerly of Frankfort, IL,  passed away peacefully with his family and friends at his side on August 22, 2016. Proceeded in death by his parents. Survived by his sons, Devon (Leslie) & Benjamin See...

Philip J. Ortegel

July 27, 2016


Veteran
Philip J. Ortegel Sr., age 82, late of Greenwood, IN, formerly of Frankfort & Tinley Park, IL, passed away July 27, 2016.  Philip was a veteran of the US Army National Guard (Korean War), as well as a Teamster Member, who retired after 35 plus y...

Marcella Esther (nee Fromfeld) Golds

July 23, 2016

Marcella Esther Golds (nee Fromfeld) age 89, late of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband John (2003), son Warren, and brothers Paul & Dennis. Survived by daughter Shirley (R...

Assunta Maria Prather (nee Rescigno)

July 20, 2016

  Assunta Rescingo Prather March 10, 1924 - July 20, 2016       Assunta Rescigno was born on March 10, 1924, in Naples, Italy, to parents Salvatore and Filomena Esposito Rescigno. She was one of 8 children includ...

Dorothy E. Porter (nee Elsner)

July 18, 2016

Dorothy E. Porter (nee Elsner), age 98, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2016.   Dorothy, a lifelong resident of Frankfort, was born and raised on Elsner farm. She lived there until she married Robert Porter, where she then spent...

Dana C. Ruff

July 6, 2016

Frankfort School District 157 officials are mourning the loss of a beloved music teacher. School officials announced the death of Dana Ruff, who passed away on Wednesday. Ruff was a key to starting the band program at Hickory Creek Middle School. ...

Virginia L. Henry (nee) Virgilio

June 29, 2016

Virginia L. Henry “Candy”   To say she will be forever missed by her small and tight knit family is an understatement...she is loved and adored by her two nieces and a nephew who were blessed to have her as not only their aunt, but the...

Frank Saletta

June 26, 2016


Veteran
Frank Saletta, 80, late of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, formerly of Frankfort, IL, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016.   Frank lived a full life filled with laughter and great love of family and friends. He left a lasting impression on all of...

Ruth A. Myers (nee Whiteley)

June 21, 2016

Ruth A. Myers (nee Whiteley) age 91, a 10 year resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Proceeded in death by her sons; Tommy Myers (1999) and Danny Colburn (2006), son in law Rusty Meyer...

Loretta R. Yunker (nee McMahon)

June 15, 2016

Loretta R. "Sis" Yunker (nee McMahon) Age 85 of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Van Yunker; loving mother of Butch (Joyce) Yunker, Lorelei (Raymond) Okonski, Susan (Dennis) Furuya, Shirley (Gary) Adams, ...

William Anthony Rogers

June 6, 2016

William Anthony Rogers, age 73 late of Mokena, IL passed away June 6, 2016. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, JoAnn (nee Ficaro), daughter Debbie Shea, son Bill Rogers Jr.; grandsons, Bill Rogers III, Patrick Shea, Tommy Shea and Connor She...

Roger Marshall Koenig

June 2, 2016


Veteran
Roger Marshall Koenig, 81, of Frankfort. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Katy" nee Krik. Devoted father of Kathryn Pearce (Rob) and Karisa Koenig (Mazi Fayazfar). Cherished papa of Montgomery and Zara Pearce and Kateleya Koenig. Dear brother-in-law of Ma...

Helen B Gasik

April 20, 2016

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Kip Alden Bucek

April 17, 2016

Kip Alden Bucek, age 60 late of Lockport, IL, passed away April 17, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Roy A. Bucek and Mayme E. (Pauley) Bucek, as well as his brother Paul Elliot (Debra) Bucek. Survived by his daughter Kelly Anne Bucek, siste...

Mark Louis Laurie

April 14, 2016

Mark Louis Laurie, age 63 late of Frankfort, IL, passed away April 14, 2016. Survived by his brother Anthony “Tony” Laurie, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Mark is also survived by many friends from Trinity Services, Lincolnway Special R...

Maria E Hascek (nee) Borason

April 1, 2016

Maria E. Hascek (nee Borason) age 74, late of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully in her home on April 1, 2016. Survived by her loving husband Robert, daughter Annalisa Hascek (Joe Lloyd), son Glenn (Michelle) Hascek, and grandchildren Samantha, ...