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Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky
Aug 5, 2021
Former Mokena Mayor, Ronald J. Grotovsky, (age 77) passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home in Florida. He came into this world with a big bang, being born in the backseat of a car in Chicago on November 3, 1943, to James Grotovsky and Anna Chisek Grotovsky. He married Cheryl M. Johnson, his one true love and soul...
Thomas G. Putman
Aug 4, 2021
Thomas Gerard Putman, Age 58, of Crystal Lake Il, passed peacefully Wednesday morning at the JourneyCare Hospice Center of Barrington where he was surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on November 20, 1962 in Hazel Crest Il. to Dutch immigrants, Anton and Mary (Stoelinga) Putman and was the third of 5 children. He attended St. Anne grade school...
Dennis L. Jankoski
Aug 3, 2021
Dennis L. Jankoski, age 64, late of Mokena, IL. Caring brother of Vicki (Daniel) Eichelkraut. Loving uncle of Dan Eichelkraut and Mari Cagwin, grand nephews Seth, Blake and Devin and numerous cousins. Caring nephew of Elvira Landini. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Marie Jankoski. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu...
Diane C. Barth
Aug 2, 2021
Diane C. Barth, age 65, late of Joliet. Beloved wife of the late James J. Barth. Caring sister of Thomas F. Blaney, James J. Blaney, Therese M. Littrell (Jon), Eileen M. Steele (Jack), and Loretta C. Kotula (Raymond). Compassionate sister in law to Denise Barth. Loving companion to her dog, Cloney. Chereshied aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Roy J. Manor Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Roy J. Manor Jr., age 72, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Manor. Loving father of Rebecca Manor, Roy J. Manor III, Jeremy (Alison) Manor, the late Ronald Schoph, and Carol (Dave) Huffman. Cherished brother of the late Nancy Castillo, and Patricia (Ron) Dahms. Caring grandfather of Ashley, Roy IV, Evelynn, and Callum Manor. Compassionate uncle to...
Pat Felice
Jul 17, 2021
Pat Felice was born January 22, 1934, to the late Roberto and Rosina Felice in Marano Machesato, Italy. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mokena, IL on July 17, 2021. Pat's father left for America in 1933 and then the war broke out and he could not return to Italy until Pat was 12 years old. During that...
Thomas R. Brunette
Jul 5, 2021
Thomas R. Brunette, age 70, late of Orland Park, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Toni Brunette nee Campagna. Loving father of Robert, Angela, Thomas (Erin) Timothy, the late Amy, and the late Tayna. Proud grandfather of Ricky, Anabella, Tyler, Bailee, Ella, Vincent, and Charlotte. Caring brother of the late Tim (Rosie) Brunette, Bob (Donna) Brunette, Cathy (Larry) Furtek, and...
S Diana Lynn Block
Jul 4, 2021
Diana Lynn Block, 68, of Frankfort died July 4, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born on November 28, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Anton Joseph and Delores Mae Tafelski Heinrichs II. She married the love of her life, Robert Block on August 4, 1984 and he survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Patricia (Mark) Thompson of New Lenox; two...
Ronald R. Zach
Jun 29, 2021
Ronald R. Zach, age 83, late of Tinley Park, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Jeanette Zach nee Shepard. Loving father of Roslyn (Larry) Ludwig, David Zach, John (Jennifer) Zach; and step father of Sandra Andrews, and Cynthia (Jerry) Tegmeyer. Proud grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 8. Funeral Service Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg...
Walter J. Jagiello
Jun 26, 2021
Walter J. Jagiello, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Phyllis nee Gricus. Loving father of Keith (Linda), Allan (Lisa), Mark (Wendi) and Karen (Kenneth) Anderson. Proud grandfather of 6, dear great grandfather of 1. Dearest brother of Joyce (Dave) Slivka. Fond Uncle Christie Delaney. Visitation Thursday from 2:00 PM until the time of service 7:00 PM. Interment Private....
Robert M. Strezo
Jun 26, 2021
Robert M. Strezo, age 78 of Mokena IL, US Army Vietnam Veteran passed away June 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Virginia Strezo nee Oleksy. Caring father of Kimberly (Ronald) Davis and Michael Strezo (late Jennifer). Proud grandfather to Matthew (Alexandra), Kevin Davis, Jason and Jeremy Strezo and great-grandfather of Delilah Rose. Caring brother of Jerry Strezo and many late brothers...
Joseph E. Sparkes
Jun 21, 2021
Joseph E. Sparkes, suddenly died on June 21,2021 at age 53, late of Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved partner of Linda Saulsberry. Proud brother of Kathy (Terrance) Herbert, and late Colleen Morris. Caring Pops of Maurice McNeil and Auriaunah Saulsberry. Caring grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 2. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday June...
Josephine Kubicki
Jun 19, 2021
Kubicki, Josephine (nee Martischang), of Oak Lawn, born and raised on the family farm in Pierce, Nebraska, 99 years young. Loving wife of the late (Casey) Casimer; Beloved mother of Michael (Janet Vandermolen), Susan Willeford, John, Janet (Bill) Hunoway, and Jim (Sandy Pratt); Dear grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of twelve and a great great grandmother of 1; Beloved sister of...
Robert M. Miller
Jun 10, 2021
Robert M. Miller, age 89, of Evergreen, passed away peacefully June 10, 2021. Devoted husband to Patricia and the late Alice Miller nee Teeter. Beloved father of Micelle, Mark, Patricia, Taylor, and the late Cindi Miller nee Gorek. Surrounded by family, he will forever be missed.
Ted W. Harvey
Jun 9, 2021
Ted Walter Harvey, age 78, at rest Wednesday June 9, 2021. Beloved and loving husband of 53 years to Patricia. Loving and dedicated father of Jennifer (Kevin), Jeffrey (Cheryl), and Jill (Tommy); born January 5, 1943, in Harvey, IL as the beloved son of the late George and Charley; dedicated grandfather of Tristan, Isabel, Kaylee, Caden, and Ethan; dear brother...
Frederick Klamer
Jun 8, 2021
Frederick “Fred” Klamer, age 82 of Burbank, passed away June 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara Klamer (nee Flynn). Loving father to Bryan F. Klamer. Caring Step-Father to Frank Balcaitis and Robyn Markham. Cherished grandfather to Caden Balcaitis and Chloe Balcaitis. Proud brother to his eight younger brothers and sisters. Friends and family can recall his love for the outdoors...
Justin F. Coil
Jun 6, 2021
Justin F. Coil, suddenly died on June 6, 2021 at age 38, late of New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Shannon Coil nee Stanton. Survived by his mother Pamela; brothers Ross, Sean; aunts, uncle, and cousins; in laws, Tim and Suzanne Stanton, Brooke (Jeff) Scibior, Nick (Becky) Stanton, and Michael (Emily) Stanton, several nieces and nephews and his loving companion...
Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky
Aug 5, 2021
Former Mokena Mayor, Ronald J. Grotovsky, (age 77) passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home in Florida. He came into this world with a big bang, being born in the backseat of a car in Chicago on November 3, 1943, to James Grotovsky and Anna Chisek Grotovsky. He married Cheryl M. Johnson, his one true love and soul...
Thomas G. Putman
Aug 4, 2021
Thomas Gerard Putman, Age 58, of Crystal Lake Il, passed peacefully Wednesday morning at the JourneyCare Hospice Center of Barrington where he was surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on November 20, 1962 in Hazel Crest Il. to Dutch immigrants, Anton and Mary (Stoelinga) Putman and was the third of 5 children. He attended St. Anne grade school...
Dennis L. Jankoski
Aug 3, 2021
Dennis L. Jankoski, age 64, late of Mokena, IL. Caring brother of Vicki (Daniel) Eichelkraut. Loving uncle of Dan Eichelkraut and Mari Cagwin, grand nephews Seth, Blake and Devin and numerous cousins. Caring nephew of Elvira Landini. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Marie Jankoski. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu...
Diane C. Barth
Aug 2, 2021
Diane C. Barth, age 65, late of Joliet. Beloved wife of the late James J. Barth. Caring sister of Thomas F. Blaney, James J. Blaney, Therese M. Littrell (Jon), Eileen M. Steele (Jack), and Loretta C. Kotula (Raymond). Compassionate sister in law to Denise Barth. Loving companion to her dog, Cloney. Chereshied aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Roy J. Manor Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Roy J. Manor Jr., age 72, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Manor. Loving father of Rebecca Manor, Roy J. Manor III, Jeremy (Alison) Manor, the late Ronald Schoph, and Carol (Dave) Huffman. Cherished brother of the late Nancy Castillo, and Patricia (Ron) Dahms. Caring grandfather of Ashley, Roy IV, Evelynn, and Callum Manor. Compassionate uncle to...
Pat Felice
Jul 17, 2021
Pat Felice was born January 22, 1934, to the late Roberto and Rosina Felice in Marano Machesato, Italy. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mokena, IL on July 17, 2021. Pat's father left for America in 1933 and then the war broke out and he could not return to Italy until Pat was 12 years old. During that...
Thomas R. Brunette
Jul 5, 2021
Thomas R. Brunette, age 70, late of Orland Park, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Toni Brunette nee Campagna. Loving father of Robert, Angela, Thomas (Erin) Timothy, the late Amy, and the late Tayna. Proud grandfather of Ricky, Anabella, Tyler, Bailee, Ella, Vincent, and Charlotte. Caring brother of the late Tim (Rosie) Brunette, Bob (Donna) Brunette, Cathy (Larry) Furtek, and...
S Diana Lynn Block
Jul 4, 2021
Diana Lynn Block, 68, of Frankfort died July 4, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born on November 28, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Anton Joseph and Delores Mae Tafelski Heinrichs II. She married the love of her life, Robert Block on August 4, 1984 and he survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Patricia (Mark) Thompson of New Lenox; two...
Ronald R. Zach
Jun 29, 2021
Ronald R. Zach, age 83, late of Tinley Park, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Jeanette Zach nee Shepard. Loving father of Roslyn (Larry) Ludwig, David Zach, John (Jennifer) Zach; and step father of Sandra Andrews, and Cynthia (Jerry) Tegmeyer. Proud grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 8. Funeral Service Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg...
Walter J. Jagiello
Jun 26, 2021
Walter J. Jagiello, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Phyllis nee Gricus. Loving father of Keith (Linda), Allan (Lisa), Mark (Wendi) and Karen (Kenneth) Anderson. Proud grandfather of 6, dear great grandfather of 1. Dearest brother of Joyce (Dave) Slivka. Fond Uncle Christie Delaney. Visitation Thursday from 2:00 PM until the time of service 7:00 PM. Interment Private....
Robert M. Strezo
Jun 26, 2021
Robert M. Strezo, age 78 of Mokena IL, US Army Vietnam Veteran passed away June 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Virginia Strezo nee Oleksy. Caring father of Kimberly (Ronald) Davis and Michael Strezo (late Jennifer). Proud grandfather to Matthew (Alexandra), Kevin Davis, Jason and Jeremy Strezo and great-grandfather of Delilah Rose. Caring brother of Jerry Strezo and many late brothers...
Joseph E. Sparkes
Jun 21, 2021
Joseph E. Sparkes, suddenly died on June 21,2021 at age 53, late of Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved partner of Linda Saulsberry. Proud brother of Kathy (Terrance) Herbert, and late Colleen Morris. Caring Pops of Maurice McNeil and Auriaunah Saulsberry. Caring grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 2. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday June...
Josephine Kubicki
Jun 19, 2021
Kubicki, Josephine (nee Martischang), of Oak Lawn, born and raised on the family farm in Pierce, Nebraska, 99 years young. Loving wife of the late (Casey) Casimer; Beloved mother of Michael (Janet Vandermolen), Susan Willeford, John, Janet (Bill) Hunoway, and Jim (Sandy Pratt); Dear grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of twelve and a great great grandmother of 1; Beloved sister of...
Robert M. Miller
Jun 10, 2021
Robert M. Miller, age 89, of Evergreen, passed away peacefully June 10, 2021. Devoted husband to Patricia and the late Alice Miller nee Teeter. Beloved father of Micelle, Mark, Patricia, Taylor, and the late Cindi Miller nee Gorek. Surrounded by family, he will forever be missed.
Ted W. Harvey
Jun 9, 2021
Ted Walter Harvey, age 78, at rest Wednesday June 9, 2021. Beloved and loving husband of 53 years to Patricia. Loving and dedicated father of Jennifer (Kevin), Jeffrey (Cheryl), and Jill (Tommy); born January 5, 1943, in Harvey, IL as the beloved son of the late George and Charley; dedicated grandfather of Tristan, Isabel, Kaylee, Caden, and Ethan; dear brother...
Frederick Klamer
Jun 8, 2021
Frederick “Fred” Klamer, age 82 of Burbank, passed away June 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara Klamer (nee Flynn). Loving father to Bryan F. Klamer. Caring Step-Father to Frank Balcaitis and Robyn Markham. Cherished grandfather to Caden Balcaitis and Chloe Balcaitis. Proud brother to his eight younger brothers and sisters. Friends and family can recall his love for the outdoors...
Justin F. Coil
Jun 6, 2021
Justin F. Coil, suddenly died on June 6, 2021 at age 38, late of New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Shannon Coil nee Stanton. Survived by his mother Pamela; brothers Ross, Sean; aunts, uncle, and cousins; in laws, Tim and Suzanne Stanton, Brooke (Jeff) Scibior, Nick (Becky) Stanton, and Michael (Emily) Stanton, several nieces and nephews and his loving companion...
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