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William G. Wasowicz

William G. Wasowicz

Apr 22, 2020

William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...

William G. Wasowicz

William G. Wasowicz

Apr 22, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.

Donna K. Barnaby

Donna K. Barnaby

Apr 21, 2020

Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...

Mariann S. Beese

Mariann S. Beese

Apr 19, 2020

Due to COIVD-19, memorial services have been delayed and cremation rites have been observed. Feel free to leave a memorial on the timeline memorial wall.

Daniel J. Gleason

Daniel J. Gleason

Apr 14, 2020

Daniel Joseph Gleason, age 54, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away April 14. Beloved father of Alex, Ryan, and Meghan Gleason. Beloved brother of Thomas, Michael, and Terri Gleason. Loving uncle to Tom, Stephanie, Matt, Jessica, Kim, Laura, Dana, Katelyn, and Kristina. A dear friend to many. Dan was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox....

Mira B. Shah

Mira B. Shah

Apr 13, 2020

Mira Bhupendra Shah 7/28/1954-4/13/2020. Born in Baroda, India. Daughter of Sharda and Rajnikant Shah, wife of Bhupendra Shah to be succeeded by daughters Bindiya, Malvi and Roshni Shah. Adventured to America in 1980 and settled in the south suburbs of Chicago. Her spirit and personality embraced people of every language, age, color and religion. She was beloved by all who...

Michael S. Salapatek

Michael S. Salapatek

Apr 12, 2020

No obituary listed at this time.

Dorothy E. Davis

Dorothy E. Davis

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Davis burial will be held privately with the immediate family.

Edward H. Bruske

Edward H. Bruske

Apr 11, 2020

Edward H. "Bud" Bruske III, of Frankfort, IL, died of natural causes Saturday, April 11, 2020, three days shy of his ninety-first birthday. Mr. Bruske was born in Chicago, IL, and while growing up he took whistling lessons, raised bees and attended North Park Academy High School where he played basketball and football. He attended Northwestern University, joined the National...

Peter G. Pranckus

Peter G. Pranckus

Apr 6, 2020

Peter George Pranckus, age 28, Mokena Illinois died April 6. Beloved son of Ralph and Cathy nee Rohrer Pranckus. Beloved brother of Sam (Maggie), Charlie, Anna, Mia Pranckus Loving nephew to Nancy Pranckus, Joe and Katie Pranckus, Judy and Mark Phelan, Rita and Joe Brennan, Jim and Michelle Pranckus, Greg Pranckus, Denise and Larry Hartigan, George and Colleen Rohrer, Jerry...

Lorraine F. Vanderploeg

Lorraine F. Vanderploeg

Apr 5, 2020

Due to global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health mandates; services for Mrs. Vanderploeg will be held privately for immediate family only.

Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn

Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn

Apr 4, 2020

Ben Salzbrunn of Downers Grove, IL, died April 4, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Ben was born in Melrose Park, IL. to his parents the late Fred and Mary Alice Salzbrunn. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janice Ludwig. Loving father of Michelle and husband Colin Turner and Steven Salzbrunn and wife Valerie. Proud Grandfather to Benjamin, Caroline...

Alice E. Walker

Alice E. Walker

Mar 31, 2020

Alice E. Walker age 79, of Matteson, IL passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Roy L. Walker. Loving mother of Roy (Brenda) Walker Jr., and Tammy " Walker" Alberico. Dear sister of Gordon Moran. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Christopher) Roman, Brian (Meg) Walker, Kevin Walker and Dominic Alberico. Alice was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Lillie Conway

Lillie Conway

Mar 24, 2020

Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Ms. Conway were held privately. Please leave your condolences on her memorial tribute wall.

Horacio Ascencio

Horacio Ascencio

Mar 20, 2020

Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Mr. Ascencio were held in private. Please leave your condolences on his memorial timeline.

Ew R. Tomczak

Ew R. Tomczak

Mar 19, 2020

Dr. Drew R. Tomczak M.D., age 72 of East Side, passed away on his birthday March 19, 2020 after a battle of melanoma to his brain. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Johanna Tomczak. Dear brother of the late Alan Tomczak, and sister in law Joan Tomczak and Robert Ignasiak. Caring uncle of Jennifer and Christopher Tomczak. Dear cousin...

Carl Ray Walker

Carl Ray Walker

Mar 13, 2020

Carl Ray Walker, age 93, US WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Walker. Loving father of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary (Jim Whalen) Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandfather of Lisa (Dan), Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki), Tim (Kirby), Ryan (Amy), Matthew (Shannin) and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of Jake (Emma), Kaitlyn (Nelz), Nick...

Robert P. Ferm Jr.

Robert P. Ferm Jr.

Mar 7, 2020

Robert P. Ferm Jr. born in Chicago raised in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Maureen Ferm nee Marshall. Loving father of Dana (Pan), Brett, and Danielle (Jason). Proud and caring grandfather of Gianna. Dear brother of Cheryl, Jim, and the late Pam. He was a lover of both people and animals. He never met a stranger he did not like...

Charles E. Johnson

Charles E. Johnson

Mar 7, 2020

Charles Johnson of New Lenox, IL, died March 7, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Charles was born in Dongola, IL. He enjoyed many things throughout the years. Love of pets/animals, gardening, boating, food, but most of all, spending time with family and friends. He loved Anne, his beloved wife and became her caregiver in her last years. He...

Karen Marie Pisano

Karen Marie Pisano

Mar 3, 2020

Karen Marie Pisano. Beloved and cherished daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Pisano. Loving sister of Patrick (Jamie), Kevin, Christopher (Marie) and Terence Pisano. Fond aunt of April, Andrew, Allison, Aaron, Aiden, Corrina, Hailey, Amber, Brooke, Quin, Adelle, Karen and Tristan. Special companion of Dolly. Many Dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone who met Karen was touched by her...

William G. Wasowicz

William G. Wasowicz

Apr 22, 2020

William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...

William G. Wasowicz

William G. Wasowicz

Apr 22, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.

Donna K. Barnaby

Donna K. Barnaby

Apr 21, 2020

Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...

Mariann S. Beese

Mariann S. Beese

Apr 19, 2020

Due to COIVD-19, memorial services have been delayed and cremation rites have been observed. Feel free to leave a memorial on the timeline memorial wall.

Daniel J. Gleason

Daniel J. Gleason

Apr 14, 2020

Daniel Joseph Gleason, age 54, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away April 14. Beloved father of Alex, Ryan, and Meghan Gleason. Beloved brother of Thomas, Michael, and Terri Gleason. Loving uncle to Tom, Stephanie, Matt, Jessica, Kim, Laura, Dana, Katelyn, and Kristina. A dear friend to many. Dan was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox....

Mira B. Shah

Mira B. Shah

Apr 13, 2020

Mira Bhupendra Shah 7/28/1954-4/13/2020. Born in Baroda, India. Daughter of Sharda and Rajnikant Shah, wife of Bhupendra Shah to be succeeded by daughters Bindiya, Malvi and Roshni Shah. Adventured to America in 1980 and settled in the south suburbs of Chicago. Her spirit and personality embraced people of every language, age, color and religion. She was beloved by all who...

Michael S. Salapatek

Michael S. Salapatek

Apr 12, 2020

No obituary listed at this time.

Dorothy E. Davis

Dorothy E. Davis

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Davis burial will be held privately with the immediate family.

Edward H. Bruske

Edward H. Bruske

Apr 11, 2020

Edward H. "Bud" Bruske III, of Frankfort, IL, died of natural causes Saturday, April 11, 2020, three days shy of his ninety-first birthday. Mr. Bruske was born in Chicago, IL, and while growing up he took whistling lessons, raised bees and attended North Park Academy High School where he played basketball and football. He attended Northwestern University, joined the National...

Peter G. Pranckus

Peter G. Pranckus

Apr 6, 2020

Peter George Pranckus, age 28, Mokena Illinois died April 6. Beloved son of Ralph and Cathy nee Rohrer Pranckus. Beloved brother of Sam (Maggie), Charlie, Anna, Mia Pranckus Loving nephew to Nancy Pranckus, Joe and Katie Pranckus, Judy and Mark Phelan, Rita and Joe Brennan, Jim and Michelle Pranckus, Greg Pranckus, Denise and Larry Hartigan, George and Colleen Rohrer, Jerry...

Lorraine F. Vanderploeg

Lorraine F. Vanderploeg

Apr 5, 2020

Due to global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health mandates; services for Mrs. Vanderploeg will be held privately for immediate family only.

Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn

Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn

Apr 4, 2020

Ben Salzbrunn of Downers Grove, IL, died April 4, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Ben was born in Melrose Park, IL. to his parents the late Fred and Mary Alice Salzbrunn. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janice Ludwig. Loving father of Michelle and husband Colin Turner and Steven Salzbrunn and wife Valerie. Proud Grandfather to Benjamin, Caroline...

Alice E. Walker

Alice E. Walker

Mar 31, 2020

Alice E. Walker age 79, of Matteson, IL passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Roy L. Walker. Loving mother of Roy (Brenda) Walker Jr., and Tammy " Walker" Alberico. Dear sister of Gordon Moran. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Christopher) Roman, Brian (Meg) Walker, Kevin Walker and Dominic Alberico. Alice was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Lillie Conway

Lillie Conway

Mar 24, 2020

Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Ms. Conway were held privately. Please leave your condolences on her memorial tribute wall.

Horacio Ascencio

Horacio Ascencio

Mar 20, 2020

Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Mr. Ascencio were held in private. Please leave your condolences on his memorial timeline.

Ew R. Tomczak

Ew R. Tomczak

Mar 19, 2020

Dr. Drew R. Tomczak M.D., age 72 of East Side, passed away on his birthday March 19, 2020 after a battle of melanoma to his brain. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Johanna Tomczak. Dear brother of the late Alan Tomczak, and sister in law Joan Tomczak and Robert Ignasiak. Caring uncle of Jennifer and Christopher Tomczak. Dear cousin...

Carl Ray Walker

Carl Ray Walker

Mar 13, 2020

Carl Ray Walker, age 93, US WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Walker. Loving father of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary (Jim Whalen) Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandfather of Lisa (Dan), Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki), Tim (Kirby), Ryan (Amy), Matthew (Shannin) and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of Jake (Emma), Kaitlyn (Nelz), Nick...

Robert P. Ferm Jr.

Robert P. Ferm Jr.

Mar 7, 2020

Robert P. Ferm Jr. born in Chicago raised in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Maureen Ferm nee Marshall. Loving father of Dana (Pan), Brett, and Danielle (Jason). Proud and caring grandfather of Gianna. Dear brother of Cheryl, Jim, and the late Pam. He was a lover of both people and animals. He never met a stranger he did not like...

Charles E. Johnson

Charles E. Johnson

Mar 7, 2020

Charles Johnson of New Lenox, IL, died March 7, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Charles was born in Dongola, IL. He enjoyed many things throughout the years. Love of pets/animals, gardening, boating, food, but most of all, spending time with family and friends. He loved Anne, his beloved wife and became her caregiver in her last years. He...

Karen Marie Pisano

Karen Marie Pisano

Mar 3, 2020

Karen Marie Pisano. Beloved and cherished daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Pisano. Loving sister of Patrick (Jamie), Kevin, Christopher (Marie) and Terence Pisano. Fond aunt of April, Andrew, Allison, Aaron, Aiden, Corrina, Hailey, Amber, Brooke, Quin, Adelle, Karen and Tristan. Special companion of Dolly. Many Dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone who met Karen was touched by her...

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