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Linda M. Kois
Oct 27, 2025
Linda M. Kois nee Hardy, age 65, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away October 27, 2025. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Linda was an avid animal rescuer; she donated her time and expenses to rescue organizations and animal shelters. She doted over her dog Charlie and fur angels Sam, Lucy, Bob, and Lilly....
Gertraud M. Broe
Oct 25, 2025
Gertraud M. Broe nee Schmal, age 81, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 25, 2025. Gertraud and her late husband Bruce started their own cleaning service and later in life opened up a tribune agency. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed planting flowers. Gertraud loved spending time shopping at various stores. Most of all she loved spending...
Patricia A. Byrne
Oct 23, 2025
Patricia A. Byrne nee Nilles, age 91. Longtime Palos Park resident. Longtime Employee of MDC Wall covering. Past President of Oak Lawn Civitan Club. Longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Woods where she was a counselor in the Bereavement Ministry. Avid Scrabble and card player. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Michael Byrne. Loving mother of Michael (Nancy) Orlowski,...
Bonnie L. Wall
Oct 12, 2025
Bonnie Wall, age 80, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Thomas Wall. Loving mother of Tom (Laurie), Tony (Brandi), and Jennifer (Nick) Wall-Rohrman. Adoring grandmother of Tommy, Madison, Kaitlyn, Makenzie, and Nathan Wall.
Bonnie was known for her style, impeccable taste, sharp wit, and quick sense of humor. She was...
HoocH
Oct 11, 2025
James Robert Pierce Jr.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, James Robert Pierce Jr. was welcomed into heaven with open arms. He lives on in the many lives he touched and through all the cherished memories shared with him.
James was the loving son of the late James Sr. and Linda Pierce, and the beloved husband of Tammy. He was a proud father...
Gerard Marino
Oct 6, 2025
Gerard E. Marino, age 64, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Doris Marino. Loving father of Ricky, Ashley, and Brian (Melissa) Marino. Proud grandpa of Ethan, Lilyanna, and Alexander Marino. Dear brother of the late Peter Marino, late Jake (Maryann), Salvatore (late Donna), late Frank, late Lucia, and Peter Marino.
Gerard was a proud member of Local...
Kimberly E. Murphy
Oct 5, 2025
Kimberly E. Murphy, age 37, late of Hammond, IN, passed away October 5, 2025. Devoted mother to her son Mason. Kimberly was always cheering on her son Mason at his baseball and flag football games. Her happy place was in Saugatuck, MI where she spent lots of time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved mother of Mason....
Eugene Thomas Georges
Oct 4, 2025
Eugene Thomas Georges, age 79, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully October 4th, 2025.Beloved husband of Darlene Georges (nee Daliege).Loving father of Christopher (Elizabeth) Georges, Amanda (Jason) Ingram, and Nicholas (Michele) Georges.Cherished "Pop Pop" of Samuel, Jack, Nora, William, Amelia, Aviana & Noah.Dearest son of the late James Wojciechowski & the late Josephine Dankert.Dear brother of Richard & the late...
Kathleen Stoll
Oct 4, 2025
Kathleen Susan StollMarch 5, 1962 - October 4, 2025
Kathleen Susan Stoll, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on March 5, 1962, to Allan and Judith (nee Kolenko) Stoll, and from the very beginning brought a special joy to everyone who knew her.
Kathleen had a zest for...
Annette Andretich
Sep 25, 2025
December 10, 1942 - September 25, 2025
Annette Marie (Menconi) Andretich Gross, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Chicago, Annette attended St. Francis DeSales High School. Some of the most meaningful relationships of her life grew out of the years she spent raising her children, surrounded by families who...
Janan Hudek
Sep 23, 2025
Janan Hudek, age 75, of New Lenox, IL, passed away September 23, 2025. Janan graduated from college with an arts degree and opened an art store in Batavia, IL. She sold her work at art shows in various cities. Janan enjoyed reading, felting, knitting, and fashion. She worked as a librarian in North Aurora, IL for several years. Janan was...
Stephen Kelly
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen T. Kelly, age 70, late of Winter Haven, FL, passed away September 22, 2025. Stephen was an avid golfer. He will be greatly missed.
Loving father of Sean (Tammy Gutierrez) Kelly. Beloved grandfather of Jaden, Jaron, Jalen, and Jamen Hacha. Caring brother of Eugene, Vince, Michael, and late Shirley Kelly. Dear son of the late Patrick and Claire Kelly. Kind...
Mary A. Blanco
Sep 19, 2025
Mary A. Blanco née Tustin, 66, passed away on September 19, 2025 with her family by her side. Late of Beecher, IL formerly of Henderson Nevada.
Beloved wife of 25 years to Phillip Blanco. Loving mother of Ken Tregoning and the late Scott Tregoning. Proud grandmother of Gelasia Jacinto and Kyle Tregoning.
Caring sister of Rick, Daniel, late Darlene Macelli, Joyce Soyk,...
Michael Kubik
Sep 16, 2025
Michael Steven Kubik, age 61, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 9, 1964, Michael lived a life full of love, laughter, and loyalty, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.
On April 30, 2023, Michael married the love of his life, Donna Marie (nee Andriola), at...
Charles Graefen
Sep 15, 2025
Charles "Chuck" E. GraefenAge 86, late of Tinley Park, IL.
Beloved husband of Bette Graefen (née Bechstein). Loving father of Charles D. (Loretta), Scott (Darlene), and Jeff (Chris) Graefen. Proud and caring grandfather of Lauren, Nicole, George, Oscar, Amber, CJ, and Charlie, and cherished great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Edward Graefen and the late Ann Parker. Fond uncle to...
Nancy Hennecke
Sep 13, 2025
Nancy L. Hennecke, nee Bergeron, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Curt F. Loving mother of Dr. Ellen M. (Gregory Lave) Hennecke and Curt F. Hennecke. Loving grandmother of Curt and Dylan. Dear sister of the late Eugene (Carolyn) and Kenneth (Karen) Bergeron. Retired teacher at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic School with over 25 years of dedicated services....
John "Jake" E. Gorman
Sep 11, 2025
John "Jake" E. Gorman, age 66, late of Ottawa, IL, passed away September 11, 2025. Devoted brother and uncle. Avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. He loved the outdoors. John could always be found in a tree stand or casting a line in the river. He started his career as a tool maker and later moved into becoming a die design...
John Fenili EdD
Sep 9, 2025
John P. Fenili, EdD, known to his family as Jack, age 84, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 after extended illness.
Born June 29, 1941, in Joliet, he was the son of Clarice (Desiderio) and Joseph Fenili. He attended Fairmont Grade School, then Sacred Heart Grade School Joliet, south side, was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High, class of...
Edward Cammire
Sep 3, 2025
Edward L. “Butch” Cammire, age 77, late of New Lenox, IL.
Loving father of Charlie (Lucille) Cammire and the late Lisa Ann. Proud grandfather of Caleb, Noah, and Eleanor. Dear brother of Charlie (Louise) Cammire and Linda (Bill) Frankenberger. Longtime friend of Paul Graefen.
Ed, affectionately known as Butch, devoted his career to the railroad, working for various companies over the years...
Jim Biesen
Sep 2, 2025
Jim R. Biesen, 71, late New Lenox. Beloved husband of Robin Biesen née Rady. Loving father of Erin (Jason) Moncek, Eric (Becki Hoffman) Biesen. Proud paw of Benjamin and Hank. Caring brother of John (Maryanne), Marilyn (Bob) Stone, the late Bill (Pam) Biesen. Kind brother in law, uncle, an friend of many.
Memorial gathering will be held Monday, September 08, 2025,...
Linda M. Kois
Oct 27, 2025
Linda M. Kois nee Hardy, age 65, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away October 27, 2025. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Linda was an avid animal rescuer; she donated her time and expenses to rescue organizations and animal shelters. She doted over her dog Charlie and fur angels Sam, Lucy, Bob, and Lilly....
Gertraud M. Broe
Oct 25, 2025
Gertraud M. Broe nee Schmal, age 81, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 25, 2025. Gertraud and her late husband Bruce started their own cleaning service and later in life opened up a tribune agency. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed planting flowers. Gertraud loved spending time shopping at various stores. Most of all she loved spending...
Patricia A. Byrne
Oct 23, 2025
Patricia A. Byrne nee Nilles, age 91. Longtime Palos Park resident. Longtime Employee of MDC Wall covering. Past President of Oak Lawn Civitan Club. Longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Woods where she was a counselor in the Bereavement Ministry. Avid Scrabble and card player. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Michael Byrne. Loving mother of Michael (Nancy) Orlowski,...
Bonnie L. Wall
Oct 12, 2025
Bonnie Wall, age 80, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Thomas Wall. Loving mother of Tom (Laurie), Tony (Brandi), and Jennifer (Nick) Wall-Rohrman. Adoring grandmother of Tommy, Madison, Kaitlyn, Makenzie, and Nathan Wall.
Bonnie was known for her style, impeccable taste, sharp wit, and quick sense of humor. She was...
HoocH
Oct 11, 2025
James Robert Pierce Jr.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, James Robert Pierce Jr. was welcomed into heaven with open arms. He lives on in the many lives he touched and through all the cherished memories shared with him.
James was the loving son of the late James Sr. and Linda Pierce, and the beloved husband of Tammy. He was a proud father...
Gerard Marino
Oct 6, 2025
Gerard E. Marino, age 64, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Doris Marino. Loving father of Ricky, Ashley, and Brian (Melissa) Marino. Proud grandpa of Ethan, Lilyanna, and Alexander Marino. Dear brother of the late Peter Marino, late Jake (Maryann), Salvatore (late Donna), late Frank, late Lucia, and Peter Marino.
Gerard was a proud member of Local...
Kimberly E. Murphy
Oct 5, 2025
Kimberly E. Murphy, age 37, late of Hammond, IN, passed away October 5, 2025. Devoted mother to her son Mason. Kimberly was always cheering on her son Mason at his baseball and flag football games. Her happy place was in Saugatuck, MI where she spent lots of time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved mother of Mason....
Eugene Thomas Georges
Oct 4, 2025
Eugene Thomas Georges, age 79, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully October 4th, 2025.Beloved husband of Darlene Georges (nee Daliege).Loving father of Christopher (Elizabeth) Georges, Amanda (Jason) Ingram, and Nicholas (Michele) Georges.Cherished "Pop Pop" of Samuel, Jack, Nora, William, Amelia, Aviana & Noah.Dearest son of the late James Wojciechowski & the late Josephine Dankert.Dear brother of Richard & the late...
Kathleen Stoll
Oct 4, 2025
Kathleen Susan StollMarch 5, 1962 - October 4, 2025
Kathleen Susan Stoll, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on March 5, 1962, to Allan and Judith (nee Kolenko) Stoll, and from the very beginning brought a special joy to everyone who knew her.
Kathleen had a zest for...
Annette Andretich
Sep 25, 2025
December 10, 1942 - September 25, 2025
Annette Marie (Menconi) Andretich Gross, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Chicago, Annette attended St. Francis DeSales High School. Some of the most meaningful relationships of her life grew out of the years she spent raising her children, surrounded by families who...
Janan Hudek
Sep 23, 2025
Janan Hudek, age 75, of New Lenox, IL, passed away September 23, 2025. Janan graduated from college with an arts degree and opened an art store in Batavia, IL. She sold her work at art shows in various cities. Janan enjoyed reading, felting, knitting, and fashion. She worked as a librarian in North Aurora, IL for several years. Janan was...
Stephen Kelly
Sep 22, 2025
Stephen T. Kelly, age 70, late of Winter Haven, FL, passed away September 22, 2025. Stephen was an avid golfer. He will be greatly missed.
Loving father of Sean (Tammy Gutierrez) Kelly. Beloved grandfather of Jaden, Jaron, Jalen, and Jamen Hacha. Caring brother of Eugene, Vince, Michael, and late Shirley Kelly. Dear son of the late Patrick and Claire Kelly. Kind...
Mary A. Blanco
Sep 19, 2025
Mary A. Blanco née Tustin, 66, passed away on September 19, 2025 with her family by her side. Late of Beecher, IL formerly of Henderson Nevada.
Beloved wife of 25 years to Phillip Blanco. Loving mother of Ken Tregoning and the late Scott Tregoning. Proud grandmother of Gelasia Jacinto and Kyle Tregoning.
Caring sister of Rick, Daniel, late Darlene Macelli, Joyce Soyk,...
Michael Kubik
Sep 16, 2025
Michael Steven Kubik, age 61, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 9, 1964, Michael lived a life full of love, laughter, and loyalty, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.
On April 30, 2023, Michael married the love of his life, Donna Marie (nee Andriola), at...
Charles Graefen
Sep 15, 2025
Charles "Chuck" E. GraefenAge 86, late of Tinley Park, IL.
Beloved husband of Bette Graefen (née Bechstein). Loving father of Charles D. (Loretta), Scott (Darlene), and Jeff (Chris) Graefen. Proud and caring grandfather of Lauren, Nicole, George, Oscar, Amber, CJ, and Charlie, and cherished great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Edward Graefen and the late Ann Parker. Fond uncle to...
Nancy Hennecke
Sep 13, 2025
Nancy L. Hennecke, nee Bergeron, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Curt F. Loving mother of Dr. Ellen M. (Gregory Lave) Hennecke and Curt F. Hennecke. Loving grandmother of Curt and Dylan. Dear sister of the late Eugene (Carolyn) and Kenneth (Karen) Bergeron. Retired teacher at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic School with over 25 years of dedicated services....
John "Jake" E. Gorman
Sep 11, 2025
John "Jake" E. Gorman, age 66, late of Ottawa, IL, passed away September 11, 2025. Devoted brother and uncle. Avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. He loved the outdoors. John could always be found in a tree stand or casting a line in the river. He started his career as a tool maker and later moved into becoming a die design...
John Fenili EdD
Sep 9, 2025
John P. Fenili, EdD, known to his family as Jack, age 84, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 after extended illness.
Born June 29, 1941, in Joliet, he was the son of Clarice (Desiderio) and Joseph Fenili. He attended Fairmont Grade School, then Sacred Heart Grade School Joliet, south side, was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High, class of...
Edward Cammire
Sep 3, 2025
Edward L. “Butch” Cammire, age 77, late of New Lenox, IL.
Loving father of Charlie (Lucille) Cammire and the late Lisa Ann. Proud grandfather of Caleb, Noah, and Eleanor. Dear brother of Charlie (Louise) Cammire and Linda (Bill) Frankenberger. Longtime friend of Paul Graefen.
Ed, affectionately known as Butch, devoted his career to the railroad, working for various companies over the years...
Jim Biesen
Sep 2, 2025
Jim R. Biesen, 71, late New Lenox. Beloved husband of Robin Biesen née Rady. Loving father of Erin (Jason) Moncek, Eric (Becki Hoffman) Biesen. Proud paw of Benjamin and Hank. Caring brother of John (Maryanne), Marilyn (Bob) Stone, the late Bill (Pam) Biesen. Kind brother in law, uncle, an friend of many.
Memorial gathering will be held Monday, September 08, 2025,...
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