The Herald-News Obituaries

Ronald M. Jandura, Ed.D. Born: March 14, 1941 Died: April 13, 2018 Ronald M. Jandura, Ed.D. preceded in by his parents, Matthew (2003) and Pauline (2008) Jandura; brother, David Jandura (2015); sister-in-law, Sandra Jandura (2009). Survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary...

Lawrence Burton Peet Lawrence Burton Peet, age 74, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Hines VA Medical Center. Lawrence was born on June 11, 1943, to the union of Emma (nee Price) and the late Burton Peet. He was a graduate of...

John G. Zupancic John G. "Jay" Zupancic. A funeral service for Jay Zupancic with full Military Honors will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois. Please check in at the Public Information...

Joseph P. Boseo Born: January 29, 1949 Died: April 16, 2018 Joseph P. Boseo, age 69, of Manhattan, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen (nee Patterson);...

Mattie L. Williams Born: November 25, 1933 Died: April 14, 2018 Mattie L. (Stokes) Williams born in Grenada, Mississippi to the union of the late David and Susie Stokes, Sr. on November 25, 1933. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois and was employed by...

Dr. Phyllis Brooks Dr. Phyllis Brooks passed away at her home in St. Paul, MN the evening of Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, and just a few days shy of her 91st birthday. Phyllis was the eldest daughter of Everett G. Brooks and Opal Irene...

Horst Arnold Knopp Horst Arnold Knopp, 83, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home. Horst was born in Stettin, Germany to the late Paul and Gertrud (nee Lamp) Knopp. Beloved husband of Irmgard J. (nee Daunicht); loving father of the late Petra (Jerry)...

Era Elizabeth Proctor Born: March 23, 1923; in Nashville, TN Died: April 13, 2018; in Joliet, IL Era Elizabeth Proctor (nee Hayes), age 95, of Wilmington, IL, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born March 23, 1923...

George T. Fehrenbacher, DDS Dr. George T. Fehrenbacher, age 91, and a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, with his loving family by his side Born February 26, 1927 in Joliet, he was the son of...

Joseph Michael Felker Joseph Michael Felker, age 66, of Plainfield, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Edward Hospital following a five year battle with cancer. Born October 22, 1951 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Gloria K.(Clair) Felker. He was a...

Vincent William Krippel Vincent William Krippel, 99, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Joliet Area Hospice Home. Vincent was born in Emington, IL to the late William C. and Catherine (nee Turner) Krippel. Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie (nee...

Frank Mellen Born: January 7, 1940 Died: April 15, 2018 Frank Mellen, age 78, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Morris, IL. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Carol (nee...

Howard C. Svoboda Born: March 27, 1930 Died: April 14, 2018 Howard C. Svoboda, God in his infinite grace and wisdom called Howard home very suddenly on Saturday April 14, 2018. He was born March 27, 1930 the son of Charles and Lucile Svoboda in Hinsdale. They preceded him...

Carol R. Alkire Carol R. Alkire (nee Frantz) passed away on March 27, 2018 at home in Mesa AZ. A longtime resident of Mokena, she worked for Ron "Papa" Schaper for 27 years at New Lenox Sentry Hardware and Feed. Carol was a loving, kind, and generous person who also...

Velma L. Lisiecki Velma L. Lisiecki (nee Gallup) "Kitty", age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Clarendale of Mokena. Born on April 15, 1928, in Joliet, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Fern (nee Noirfalise) Gallup. Kitty was the former...

GERALD F. AMBROSINI Born: August 9, 1945 Died: March 26, 2018 Gerald F. Ambrosini passed away. Life is Short! Stop the Hate! He loved everybody!! Never smoked, drank or swore.

Eka R. Djuwana Cox Eka R. Djuwana Cox, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday April 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 18, 1960 in Jakarta, Indonesia to the late Mary Aisah (Sutedjo) and Paul Djoko Djuwana. Eka resided in Joliet, Illinois for...

Jon Riley Frangella Jon Riley Frangella, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Joliet on November 2, 1947. He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his mother, Regina...

Laura L. Ledwa Laura Lynn Ledwa, age 46, of Shorewood, passed away suddenly, April 12, 2018 at home. Born December 16, 1971 in Geneva, IL she worked as a retail grocery clerk for many years. Laura was a kind and generous woman who always put the needs of others before her...

Elizabeth Maier Elizabeth "Lee" Maier nee Madsen, age 78, of Lockport, passed away April 14, 2018. Active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Member of the Crochet Club at the Lockport American Legion. She was a former Girl Scout Leader, a supporter of the Boy Scouts,...

Robert L. Stiff Robert L. "Bob" Stiff, age 81 passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. A long-time resident of Romeoville, Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Stiff. He is survived by his son, Michael (Carol)...

Mary D. Sweeney-Lane Mary Dolores (nee Kaner) Sweeney-Lane, age 88, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Mary is survived by her children, Richard (Pat) Sweeney, John (Veronica) Sweeney, Guy (Susan)...

Richard Wirth Richard "Dick" Wirth, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis in Rancho Mirage, CA. He was a longtime resident of Los Angeles and Palm Desert, CA. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed his membership at Avondale...

Warren W. Wonders Warren W. Wonders, age 73, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, April 9, 2018. He is survived by his loving mother, Yrma Wonders; his brother, Dale (Tina) Wonders; his sister-in-law, Barb Wuchte; his niece, Stephanie...

Vincent Burnetti Born: September 24, 1925; in Joliet, IL Died: April 11, 2018; in Poland, NY Vincent Burnetti, 92, of Plumb Road, Poland, NY and formerly of Shorewood, IL, died on April 11, 2018. His passing occurred peacefully at home under the loving care of his family...

Gilbert Edward Fox Jr. Born: December 31, 1933; in Joliet, IL Died: April 11, 2018; in Joliet, IL Gilbert Edward Fox Jr, age, 84 of Plainfield formerly of Manhattan IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Rock Run Senior Living in Joliet, IL. Gilbert was...

Lorie Ann Nolte Lorie Ann Nolte, age 55, late of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle on April 11, 2018 surrounded by her devoted family. Born and raised in Chicago and residing in Homer Glen for the past 20 years. Employed by Dover...

Mary Ann Osterman Mary Ann Osterman (nee Vaughn), of Joliet, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Joliet Area Hospice Home with her family by her side. Age 77 years. Survived by her three children, Sherry (Fred) Parfitt, Duane (Sheila) Osterman and Brenda...