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Martha J. Rock
Aug 23, 2021
Martha was born on February 22, 1928 to Helen Butler and. Claire Artman at home in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a telephone operator when she met her husband, George and married on August 26, 1950. Martha was a loving mother to Pam (Tom Schott) George ( Judy Gulliver) and Sally. She started motherhood in Steubenville while her husband worked in...
Alexander T. Miklos
Aug 22, 2021
Alexander T. Miklos, 80, of Peotone, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 23, 2021. He leaves his wife, Joan Miklos (Murphy), 2 sons, Alex Miklos and Mike Miklos (Nikki Miklos) and 3 beloved grandchildren, Mandy, Max and Scotty, and his sister Susan (Jerry) Ligman. He was preceded in death by his parents Alexander W. Miklos and Susan...
Sr. Marietta Umlor
Aug 19, 2021
Sr. Marietta Umlor C.S.C. Visitation Thursday August 26, 2021, 3:00-8:00 PM at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. Mass and Celebration of Life , Friday August 27, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Michael Church. Interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. For the live streamed service, please click the following link https://saintmike.com/
Joseph M. Golec
Aug 11, 2021
Joseph M. Golec, age 69, formally of St. John, Indiana. Survived by his wife Susan, his fur babies, Ricky & Lucy, and many friends and relatives that appreciated his wit, humor, and his way of addressing socially sensitive issues. Joe worked on the railroad for over 45 years; beginning with the Illinois Central as a switchman and retired from Metra...
Jeremiah P. Hartmann
Aug 8, 2021
Jeremiah (Jerry) Peter Hartmann 95 passed away peacefully after a short illness at Clarendale Retirement Community on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 4th, 1926 to Olive Albertson and Frank Hartmann. He and his wife Marilyn were married sixty nine years before her death on September 18th, 2018.They lived in Roseland and then South Holland IL. He is...
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...
Martha J. Rock
Aug 23, 2021
Martha was born on February 22, 1928 to Helen Butler and. Claire Artman at home in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a telephone operator when she met her husband, George and married on August 26, 1950. Martha was a loving mother to Pam (Tom Schott) George ( Judy Gulliver) and Sally. She started motherhood in Steubenville while her husband worked in...
Alexander T. Miklos
Aug 22, 2021
Alexander T. Miklos, 80, of Peotone, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 23, 2021. He leaves his wife, Joan Miklos (Murphy), 2 sons, Alex Miklos and Mike Miklos (Nikki Miklos) and 3 beloved grandchildren, Mandy, Max and Scotty, and his sister Susan (Jerry) Ligman. He was preceded in death by his parents Alexander W. Miklos and Susan...
Sr. Marietta Umlor
Aug 19, 2021
Sr. Marietta Umlor C.S.C. Visitation Thursday August 26, 2021, 3:00-8:00 PM at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. Mass and Celebration of Life , Friday August 27, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Michael Church. Interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. For the live streamed service, please click the following link https://saintmike.com/
Joseph M. Golec
Aug 11, 2021
Joseph M. Golec, age 69, formally of St. John, Indiana. Survived by his wife Susan, his fur babies, Ricky & Lucy, and many friends and relatives that appreciated his wit, humor, and his way of addressing socially sensitive issues. Joe worked on the railroad for over 45 years; beginning with the Illinois Central as a switchman and retired from Metra...
Jeremiah P. Hartmann
Aug 8, 2021
Jeremiah (Jerry) Peter Hartmann 95 passed away peacefully after a short illness at Clarendale Retirement Community on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 4th, 1926 to Olive Albertson and Frank Hartmann. He and his wife Marilyn were married sixty nine years before her death on September 18th, 2018.They lived in Roseland and then South Holland IL. He is...
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...
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