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Madeline A. Kral
Jan 10, 2022
Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...
Robert Gutierrez
Jan 10, 2022
Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...
Karen J. Deporto
Jan 9, 2022
Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...
David W. Lunsford
Jan 5, 2022
David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...
Gloria M. Hammond
Jan 4, 2022
Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...
Richard M. Cesario
Jan 3, 2022
Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...
Florence Michele Lockwood
Jan 1, 2022
Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...
Anna Mae Power
Jan 1, 2022
Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...
Donald L. Kidd
Dec 31, 2021
Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...
Eileen M. Carpenter
Dec 28, 2021
Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...
Michael W. Kot
Dec 23, 2021
Michael W. Kot, age 93, US Army Korean War Veteran, proud resident of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Kot nee Schneider. Loving father of Michael J. (Lynette), Larry (Diane), Cheryl (Boyd) Giesey, Mary Beth (late Dan) Bullard. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of 9 and caring uncle of many...
Rita M. Martello
Dec 21, 2021
Rita M. Martello nee Rebesco, age 91, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles Martello. Loving mother of Richard (Janie) Martello, David (Debbie) Martello, Charles (Colleen) Martello, Mary (Dale) Brown, and Debra (Margaret Menzies) Martello. Cherished sister of the late Maria Rebesco, the late Dante Rebesco, the late Mario Rebesco, the late Raymond Rebesco, and the...
Dolores M. Hogan
Dec 20, 2021
Dolores Marie Hogan nee Reis, 97, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, with her family by her side at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Born on August 5, 1924, in Lewiston, Minnesota, she is the youngest daughter of Henry and Marie (Schreiber) Ries' 10 children. At 12, her family moved to Conrad, Montana. After high school, she moved to...
Alexander Wheeler
Dec 20, 2021
On Monday, December 20, 2021, Alexander (Alex) Wheeler passed away at the age of 21. A loving son, brother, and grandson, Alex was a life-long resident of New Lenox. Alex graduated from Lincoln Way West in 2018. Alex was a kind, creative, and analytical soul. He was a history buff and was highly knowledgeable in the events of the great...
Mary V. Somers
Dec 18, 2021
Mary V. Somers nee Feldner, beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Kathleen Somers, the late Nancy Somers and William J. (Paula) Somers. Fond grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Patricia Lloyd and the late Joseph Feldner. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL....
James V. Fauci
Dec 17, 2021
James V. Fauci, age 78, late of Midlothian, IL passed away December 17, 2021. Survived by Christine Fauci, Daughter and Son in Law Sandra and Herman Greinke, Granddaughters Gabrielle Smith spouse Jake Smith, Amanda Greinke, Great Granddaughter Eleanora Smith and Son Ronald Fauci. Services for Mr. Fauci are private.
Judith K. Graves
Dec 15, 2021
Judy K. Graves, née Jellison, age 78 entered into eternal life on December 15, 2021. Longtime resident of Orland Park. Graduate of St. Lawrence High School of Chicago in 1961. Wife of Donald for 54 years. Mother of Donna Mottel (Mark), Christa Svienty (Richard), Elizabeth Soriaga (Carlito), Deanna Marquez (Manny), and Daniel (Marti). Grandmother of Justin, Samuel, Maxwell, Amelia, Aidan,...
Madeline A. Kral
Jan 10, 2022
Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...
Robert Gutierrez
Jan 10, 2022
Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...
Karen J. Deporto
Jan 9, 2022
Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...
David W. Lunsford
Jan 5, 2022
David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...
Gloria M. Hammond
Jan 4, 2022
Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...
Richard M. Cesario
Jan 3, 2022
Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...
Florence Michele Lockwood
Jan 1, 2022
Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...
Anna Mae Power
Jan 1, 2022
Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...
Donald L. Kidd
Dec 31, 2021
Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...
Eileen M. Carpenter
Dec 28, 2021
Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...
Michael W. Kot
Dec 23, 2021
Michael W. Kot, age 93, US Army Korean War Veteran, proud resident of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Kot nee Schneider. Loving father of Michael J. (Lynette), Larry (Diane), Cheryl (Boyd) Giesey, Mary Beth (late Dan) Bullard. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of 9 and caring uncle of many...
Rita M. Martello
Dec 21, 2021
Rita M. Martello nee Rebesco, age 91, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles Martello. Loving mother of Richard (Janie) Martello, David (Debbie) Martello, Charles (Colleen) Martello, Mary (Dale) Brown, and Debra (Margaret Menzies) Martello. Cherished sister of the late Maria Rebesco, the late Dante Rebesco, the late Mario Rebesco, the late Raymond Rebesco, and the...
Dolores M. Hogan
Dec 20, 2021
Dolores Marie Hogan nee Reis, 97, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, with her family by her side at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Born on August 5, 1924, in Lewiston, Minnesota, she is the youngest daughter of Henry and Marie (Schreiber) Ries' 10 children. At 12, her family moved to Conrad, Montana. After high school, she moved to...
Alexander Wheeler
Dec 20, 2021
On Monday, December 20, 2021, Alexander (Alex) Wheeler passed away at the age of 21. A loving son, brother, and grandson, Alex was a life-long resident of New Lenox. Alex graduated from Lincoln Way West in 2018. Alex was a kind, creative, and analytical soul. He was a history buff and was highly knowledgeable in the events of the great...
Mary V. Somers
Dec 18, 2021
Mary V. Somers nee Feldner, beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Kathleen Somers, the late Nancy Somers and William J. (Paula) Somers. Fond grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Patricia Lloyd and the late Joseph Feldner. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL....
James V. Fauci
Dec 17, 2021
James V. Fauci, age 78, late of Midlothian, IL passed away December 17, 2021. Survived by Christine Fauci, Daughter and Son in Law Sandra and Herman Greinke, Granddaughters Gabrielle Smith spouse Jake Smith, Amanda Greinke, Great Granddaughter Eleanora Smith and Son Ronald Fauci. Services for Mr. Fauci are private.
Judith K. Graves
Dec 15, 2021
Judy K. Graves, née Jellison, age 78 entered into eternal life on December 15, 2021. Longtime resident of Orland Park. Graduate of St. Lawrence High School of Chicago in 1961. Wife of Donald for 54 years. Mother of Donna Mottel (Mark), Christa Svienty (Richard), Elizabeth Soriaga (Carlito), Deanna Marquez (Manny), and Daniel (Marti). Grandmother of Justin, Samuel, Maxwell, Amelia, Aidan,...
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