Obituaries
Joseph C Chirafisi
Feb 15, 2021
Joseph Chirafisi, 77, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15th at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of 56 years to Carol Chirafisi (nee Knize); Loving father of Tammy (Patrick) Frenzl, Antoinette (Charlie) Vazquez and Joannie Chirafisi; Cherished grandfather of Alissa and Alaina Vazquez; Dear brother of Natalie (Rich) Lanciloti, Torchy (late Jerry) Massie and Vince...
Beverly Lois Thompson
Feb 11, 2021
Beverly Lois Thompson, 99, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. She is the beloved wife of the late George W. Thompson, who she married in 1945 in Joliet; Loving mother of George W. (Leesa) Thompson, Jr. and Christine Ann (Earl) Russell; Cherished grandmother of Randy Thompson, David Thompson, Angela Russell and Kandi Russell; Devoted great-grandmother...
Wesley T Rothrock
Feb 7, 2021
Our hero, Wesley T. Rothrock, of Frankfort, IL, was born into life April 19, 1953 and born into eternity February 7, 2021. Wes persevered through the challenges of ALS for three years, with the Holy Spirit and his devoted wife Diane by his side. His strength was in Jesus Christ, his Savior.
Growing up on a dairy farm in Emington,...
Bruce B. Lehman
Feb 6, 2021
Bruce B. Lehman, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6th at the Manteno Veterans Home. Beloved husband of LaVonne Lehman (nee Mude); Loving father of Edward M. Lehman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. and Elsie Lehman. Bruce was an Army veteran and a retired employee of the Harvey Water Department. In keeping with his...
Harvey L. & Mal Kum Gerlach
Jan 23, 2021
Harvey L. and Mal Kum (nee U) Gerlach passed away Sunday, January 17th and Saturday, January 23rd respectively at Franciscan Olympia Fields Hospital. Married for 55 years, they will now be together forever in their Eternal Home. They are survived by their daughters, Sue (Tom) Minton, Tracy (Kevin) McCarthy and Angela Gerlach and their cherished grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Brandyn and...
Patricia (nee Ring) Hartshorn
Jan 23, 2021
Patricia Ring was born in Estelline, SD, on March 27, 1942. She was the daughter of Ture and Gladys Ring of Bryant, SD. Patty attended Bryant Public Schools and graduated from there in 1960. While in school she played trumpet in the High School band, sang in the girls chorus and played piano for many of the special musical events....
James R Hagen
Jan 10, 2021
James Hagen, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife, partner in life and best friend of 30 years, Michele and his loyal companion, Riley. James is survived by his wife, Michele (nee Neubeck). Beloved “Papa” of his loyal Schipperke companions, Riley and the late Blackie and Merlin. Devoted son of Ronald and...
Rose L Cipich (nee Ortiz)
Jan 9, 2021
Rose L. Cipich, nee Ortiz, entered this life on July 15, 1951, and passed away January 9, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Elodia Ortiz; Cherished wife of Andrew T. Cipich; Dear sister of Trish, Robert, and the late Carmen; Fond daughter in law of Thomas and Joan Cipich; Fond sister in law of Michael (Lisa), Anthony (Kristen),...
Judith M Gray-Drower
Dec 25, 2020
Judith Marie Gray-Drower, M.S., R.N., CS, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020 at the age of 75 after her short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones in her Lockport, IL home.
Judy was born on February 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Pauline and Raymond Neapolitan. She graduated high school from Mount Assisi Academy and continued...
Charles Garcia
Dec 18, 2020
Charles Garcia, 61, of Lockport, passed away peacefully Friday, December 18th at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 25 years to Dora (nee Gonzalez); Devoted father of Charlie “Carlos” Garcia, Brandon Garcia, and the late David (Sarah) Garcia; Cherished grandfather of Juliana, Sonny and David; Dear brother of Theresa (Dan) Bernbaum, Elizabeth Dominick, Patricia Petrus, Anthony Garcia,...
David S. Taylor
Dec 10, 2020
David S. Taylor, 56, of Bourbonnais, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Beloved father of Heather Kemp, Zach Taylor, and the late David (Selena) Taylor; Devoted son of Chester “Lewis” and Barbara Taylor; Cherished grandfather of 9; Fond brother of Patricia (Jerry) Nevlin, Peggy (Matt) Schwartz and the late Michael Taylor; Many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews....
Kraig W. Noll
Dec 7, 2020
Kraig William Noll, 52, of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 7th. Devoted son of William and Carol Noll; Dear brother of Keith (Karen) Noll and Kyle Noll; Cherished uncle of Taylor and Michelle Noll; Many loving aunts and uncles. Kraig was a graduate of Lincolnway High School and the University of Illinois. He was a former custodian in...
Penny Granat
Dec 5, 2020
Penny Granat, 66, of Oak Forest, US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Former wife of the late Michael Granat; Loving mother of James (Tracy) Granat, Jackie Granat, Cynthia Granat, Michelle Granat and Michael Granat; Cherished grandmother of 19; Fond sister of Nancy (Frank) Stephens, Stanley Swierczek, Art Swierczek, and the...
William R. Warnell
Nov 13, 2020
William R. Warnell, 72, of Tinley Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13th at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of more than 50 years to Marlis K. (nee Robinson); Loving father to Michael Warnell of Colorado and Amy Warnell of Tinley Park; Cherished grandfather of Brooklyn, Blake and Jacob; Fond brother of the...
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Fisher
Nov 11, 2020
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Fisher. Beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Judith Fisher; Loving mother of Judith Belcher, Rebecca Belcher, Savanah Mireles, Sonny Mireles, Sabrina Mireles and Landon Norlock; Cherished grandmother of Jaxson and Billie; Fond sister of David Fisher, Paula Fisher, Jefferey Fisher, and the late Gary and Michael Fisher. Due to the covid restrictions, private cremation rites have been...
Jiviben R. Patel
Oct 22, 2020
Jiviben R. Patel, 83, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22nd surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Ranchhodbhai Patel; Loving mother of Hasmukh (Ushaben) Patel, Gitika (Sandeep) Patel, Jagdish (Chandrika) Patel, and Chandrika (Praveen) Patel; Cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 3. Jiviben was born and raised in India, immigrating here 18 years ago....
Patricia Anne Morissette
Oct 14, 2020
Patricia Anne Morissette, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 in Munster, Indiana. Loving mother of Deborah (Michael) Gianakos of Acworth, GA, Edgar Morissette, III of Tinley Park, IL, Sharon Morissette of Tinley Park, IL, Mary (William) East of Telford, TN., and Daniel Morissette of Henderson, NV.; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; devoted daughter of the late Andrew and...
Ann Francis Powers
Sep 30, 2020
Ann Francis Powers, 56, of Crestwood, passed away Wednesday, September 30th at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Beloved mother of Jessica (Charlie) Hollis and Thomas Powers; Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Leeanna, and Noah Hollis; Loving sister of Jay (Nancy) House, Susan (Late Joseph) Cunningham and Teri Dawn (Louis) Uhlean; Fond aunt of Rebecca, Lauren, Jayson, Brandon, Lindsey and Katie;...
Janice L Cravens
Sep 13, 2020
Janice L. Cravens, 75, of Mokena passed away on Sunday, September 13th at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Jack Cravens; Loving mother of John Cravens, Jim Cravens, Joe Cravens and Jeff (Holly) Cravens; Cherished grandmother of Eli and Ethan Cravens; Fond sister of Bob Strombeck, Lynn E. (George) Michelsen, and the late Jack Strombeck; Dear sister in...
Maria Dolores Nateras
Sep 11, 2020
Maria Dolores Nateras, 54, of Joliet, passed away on Friday, September 11th, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 39 years to Martin Nateras Gomez; Loving mother of Martin (Cecilia) Nateras, Elizabeth (Daniel Soto) Nateras, Jacqueline (Jesse, III) Bines, Tracey Nateras, and Margarita (Jose Luis) Calderon; Cherished grandmother of...
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