Carolyn K. Klotz

Carolyn K. KLOTZ 

Age 83, longtime resident of Mokena and recently of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday , February 15th, 2025 with her family by her side. 

Carolyn is survived by her loving family. She married Donald Klotz on May 6, 1961 and together they raised four wonderful, loving children; Cathleen (Randall) Knittle, Christine (David) Hiler, Kevin (Nicole) Klotz, Karen (William) Saunoris, grandchildren, Amanda (Jason Surdey) Ducharme, Scott (Julie) James, Kaitlin (Francisco) Alvarez, Alyvia Klotz, Will Klotz, Liam Saunoris, great grandchildren, Sadie and Macy Ducharme, Landon and Max James and Varian Alvarez; dear sister of Joan (Don) Kiselus; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Donald W. Klotz, parents James and Evelyn Marti, and grandson, Noah Klotz. 

Carolyn enjoyed family gatherings, as well as spending winters in Texas and summers in Wisconsin. 

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM until time of remembrance at 12:30pm. Interment will be private as she will be laid to rest with her husband Donald W. Klotz at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lightways Hospice House Joliet, IL would be appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.