Obituaries in New Lenox, IL

Alice M Stephens, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2026. She was born in Chicago on September 22, 1932, to the late Leo and Helen (O’Hare) Murphy.  Alice enjoyed a 68-year marriage to the love of her life, the late Bob Stephens. She graduated from Loretto Acad...

Elizabeth “Betty” Sikirica (nee Jones) age 96 late of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Sikirica. Loving mother of John (Frances) Sikirica, Karen (late Martin) Jackson, Laura (Mike Schmidt) Walters, Jim (late Beth) Sikirica and Marianne (Bill) Aspan. Proud grandmother of 9 and great-gran...

Suzanne E. Bond, age 63, of Midlothian passed away January 9, 2026.Beloved wife of Michael Bond; loving mother of Ian Bond; and caring sister of Phil Kelleher.Suzanne loved music, especially Elton John. She was a 1980 graduate of Breman High School, where she played softball and tennis. Suzanne work...

Christine Geraldine Vidales (nee Bisaillion), age 84, of Crestwood passed away December 29, 2025.Born in 1941, the daughter of the late Geraldine H. (Thullen) and Alfred A. Bisaillon.  Dedicated friend and Spouse Louis M. Vidales; loving mother of Michelle (Dan) Hughes, Nicole, Michael (Erin Lu...

Marie Shoaf, age 89, of Midlothian passed away December 28, 2025.Preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Wallace Shoaf; parents Marcella (nee Drewniany) and John Habinka; and siblings Rose Considine, Genevieve Kwilosz, Otto Habinka, Edwin Habinka, Tadeus Habinka, Julian Habinka, Lillian Meye...

Caryl L. Johnson, age 91, of Crete, and formerly of New Lenox and Markham passed away January 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Johnson; loving mother of Charles (Patricia) Johnson, Bradley (Laura) Johnson, Lisa (James) Bruhn, Erin Biers, Sharon (Ronnie) Johnson, Brian (Jennifer) Johnson, ...

Laurentina Mendoza, age 71, late of Blue Island, IL. passed away January 27, 2026. She was born October 6, 1954, in Laredo, Texas, daughter of the late Felipe and Paula Irma (nee Trevino) Aguilar.She is survived by her husband, J. Ventura Mendoza, her children Esteban (Lisa) Gutierrez, Paula (Nicho...

Ronald “Ron” Dombrowski, age 82, of Joliet and formerly of Chicago passed away January 25, 2026.US Army Veteran.Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Mazzola) Dombrowski; loving father of Denise (Michael) Arnashus; proud grandfather of Patrick and Michael Arnashus; dear brother of Peter (the late Donna) D...

Arthur Moreno“Big Man”Age 77, late of Calumet City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 24,2026. Born in Mexico, moved to the United States at a young age and resided inMichigan, and the Chicago Land area for many years. A proud United States VietnamMarine Corps Veteran. Member of th...

Diania L. Meadows, age 79, of New Lenox and formerly of Oak Forest passed away January 28, 2026.Beloved wife of the late Stanley Meadows; loving mother of Clint (Doreen) and Chris (Sara) Meadows; proud grandmother of Taylor, CJ, Caleb, Colin, Julia, and Addison; dear sister, aunt, and friend to many...

Gregory A. Nelson, age 43, of Lombard and formerly of Blue Island passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2026.Beloved son of Robert A. Nelson II and the late Carol S. Nelson nee Ruiz; loving brother of Robert (Yesenia), James (Melinda), Carolyn (Shaun Brady), and Michael (Nubia); proud and loving uncl...

Juan F. Esparza, age 68, of Midlothian and formerly of Blue Island passed away January 18, 2026.Beloved husband of Petra Betancourt-Esparza; loving father of Juan Carlos (Elena) Esparza Jr., Luis Alberto Cicneros, Francisco Betancourt, Jose Esparza, Amparo Betancourt, Arriana Esparza, Olivia (Sergio...