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Jean A. Ruge (nee) Osting

March 30, 2016

Jean A. Ruge (nee Osting) age 69 late of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents Ruth & Howard Osting, and her brother Don (Kitty) Osting. Survived by her loving husband Ron; daughters D...

Michael James Beasley

March 26, 2016


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Michael James Beasley, age 61, of Hammond, IN passed away February 26, 2016. Survived by his son Steven Clancy, sister Sharon McCoy, brother Russell Beasley and 3 grandchildren. Interment at a later date.  For Funeral information 815-469-2144 ...

Ramon Walter Rivera

March 8, 2016

Ramon Walter Rivera, age 32 late of Crete, IL passed away March 8, 2016. Proceeded in death by his grandmother Bertha Rivera, grandfather Ramon Rivera, uncle Ramon Rivera and aunt Jovita Rivera Survived by his parents Joe Rivera and Gail Mednan...

Bertha G. Rivera (nee) Garza

February 22, 2016

Age 79, late of Crete, IL passed away February 22, 2016. Bertha was a homemaker all her life. Survived by her daughters, RoseMary, Bertha, Maria, Martha, Carolina & Sylvia; sons, Joseph and Arturo; grandchildren, Jack, Ramon, Jose, Kateri, Lup...

Bernard J. Pustz

February 11, 2016


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Bernard “Bernie” J. Pustz, age 91 late of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on February 11, 2016. Survived by his sons James (Anna) & Charles (Kathleen); sisters Josephine Pustz & Beverly (Lou) Gasper; brothers Donald (Linda) Pu...

Noreen M. Forrest

January 15, 2016

Noreen M. Forrest, age 44 late of Muskego, WI passed away January 15, 2016. Survived by her loving sisters; Nannette Forrest, Christina Smith, Rita Forrest & Rosanne Forrest; brother, Vincent Forrest; niece Serena Twombly, and nephews Daniel &...

John L. Treadway

January 10, 2016

John L. “Jack” Treadway, age 78, of Frankfort, IL passed away January 10, 2016. Jack was an avid horseman, he was one tough Cowboy! Beloved by all of his family and friends, Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Moody Treadway &a...

Charles James Hollstein

January 6, 2016

Charles “Charlie” James Hollstein, age 38, late of Zion, IL, passed away January 6, 2016. Survived by his father Carl. Preceded in death by his mother Karen Hollstein (nee Petersen) Visitation will be held on Monday,  January 11, 2016 from...

Mildred E. Phillips (nee) Andersen

December 26, 2015

Mildred E. Phillips (nee Andersen) age 87, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away December 26, 2015. Survived by daughters, Patricia (Jim) Hofmann, Donna (Art) Marcotte and Debbie (Joe) Leib; sons, David Jr. (Terry) Phillips, Dan (Cindy) Phillips and Ron (...

Leila F. Clontz (nee) Butler

December 12, 2015

Leila F. Clontz (nee Butler) age 85 late of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away December 12, 2015. Survived by her loving children Ronald (Susie) Clontz of San Antonio, Texas; Debrah (Dan) Hawtree of  Frankfort, IL; Joy Danis of Aurora, Colorado; Timoth...

Lucille L. Batson (nee) Topp

December 12, 2015

Lucille L. Batson (nee Topp) 93, formerly of Frankfort, IL, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. Lucille Lydia Topp was born to John F. and Catherine (Heisner) Topp on January 26, 1922, in Spencer, IL.  S...

Helen B. Ahlert (nee) Allerberger

November 18, 2015

Helen B. Ahlert (nee Allerberger) age 79 late of Orland Park, IL passed away November 18, 2015. Survived by her loving husband Henry, daughter Susan (Ferenc) Szepfalusy, son Mike Ahlert (Debbie), sister Trudi Dreher; grandchildren Michael (Cassidy...

Dorothy Jean Lombardo (nee) Penn

November 14, 2015

Dorothy Jean Lombardo (nee Penn) age 91, formerly of Frankfort, IL peacefully passed away on November 14, 2015. Loving mother of Penny (Thomas) Wappel and Thomas (Pam) Lombardo. Dorothy is also survived by her grandchildren, Julie (Craig) Weber, J...

Marian Keller Recchia (nee) Hollenbach

October 29, 2015

Marian Keller Recchia (nee) Hollenbach, 92, of Frankfort, IL, previously of Riverdale, IL. passed away on October 29, 2015. Preceeded in death by her first husband Garrett Keller, her second husband John Recchia and her sister Dorothy Flynn. &n...

Cornelia Moskop DeBoer

October 22, 2015

Moskop, Cornelia “Connie” (nee) DeBoer age 90 of Mokena, IL passed away on October 22, 2015. Cornelia was a secretary at Hickory Creek School, a nutritionist at Cook County Hospital, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and choir. ...

Jeanne M. Gillooley Lyons

October 15, 2015

Jeanne M. Gillooley (nee Lyons), age 81, of Frankfort, IL, previously of Matteson, IL, passed away on October 15, 2015. Survived by her loving husband James; daughters Louise (Randy) Stuedemann, Barbara (Barry) Spevack, Patricia (David) Glaeser &a...

Robert D Watson

October 7, 2015

Robert D. Watson, 74, of Frankfort, IL. went to his heavenly home on October 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Carol for 38 years. Born on October 20, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Helen and Dentzell Watson. Moved to Chicago, Beverly, Bob graduate...

David Alan Fisher

October 3, 2015

David Alan Fisher of Frankfort, IL, age 20, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 3, 2015. He is survived by his parents Alan and Sarah (nee Freudenheim); sisters Laura and Jordan, grandfather Harry Freudenheim (the late Renee); grandparents Ambr...

John Joseph Diaz

September 21, 2015

John Diaz of New Lenox, age 50, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 21, 2015 from a heart attack peacefully in his sleep. Born in Chicago's Evergreen Park, and raised in Frankfort. John graduated from Lincoln-Way High School and pursued his lov...

Louis Skowronski

September 16, 2015

Louis “Greg” Skowronski, age 69, of Frankfort, IL passed away September 16, 2015. Louis leaves behind his loving wife Lois (nee) Coco, daughter Marina (Patrick) Brennan, sister Mary Agnes (Michael) Pauls, brothers Lawrence (Karen) and Raymond (Ca...

Kenneth Paul Ketterman

September 13, 2015


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Kenneth Paul Ketterman, 101, of Griggsville, Illinois, entered into eternal rest on Sunday. September 13, 2015. He was born June 22, 1914, in Urbana, Iowa to Edwin and Edith Pratt Ketterman. He married Mae Louis Etters on September 5, 1945 in Harvey,...

Ronald H Novota

September 4, 2015


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  Novota, Ronald H. formally of Frankfort, IL, passed away on September 4, 2015 at Lebannon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Ronald was the loving father of 2 sons; Bill & Tim, and daughter Susan (Roy) Miller, 3 grandchildren and his si...

Russell J. Elwell

September 2, 2015


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  Elwell, Russell J. age 64 of Frankfort, IL passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He fought a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.  He devoted lots of his time to his family and friends. He was a skilled craftsman and...

Robert Mikso

August 30, 2015


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Robert Mikso of Matteson, IL, passed away August 30, 2015. Survived by Dolores & Frank Domijancic and family, as well as his cousin Shirley Gudlink.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8th, from 9:00 am until the time of services at 1...

Lynn Luetgert Krug

August 10, 2015

Lynn Luetgert (nee) Krug, age 69, beloved wife of Don, passed away August 10, 2015. Lynn was loved by many. An inspiration to many. She  enjoyed every day of her life, animals and anything that involved being with any of her 5 grandchildren; K...