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Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...
Arlene Kezon
Jan 14, 2022
Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...
Norbert M. Tebo
Jan 13, 2022
Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...
Anthony M. Barczak
Jan 13, 2022
Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...
Hope J. Warunek
Jan 12, 2022
Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...
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...
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...
Arlene Kezon
Jan 14, 2022
Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...
Norbert M. Tebo
Jan 13, 2022
Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...
Anthony M. Barczak
Jan 13, 2022
Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...
Hope J. Warunek
Jan 12, 2022
Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...
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...
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