Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Karl D. Baumhardt

Karl D. Baumhardt

Oct 18, 2024

Karl D. Baumhardt, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2024 at Lightways

Hospice in Joliet.

Karl is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie (nee Brantwein) Baumhardt; his sons, Daniel

(Andrea) Baumhardt, and Peter (Laura) Baumhardt; his grandchildren, James, Joseph, Ava

Maria, and Blayke; and his sister Jeanine (Alan) Fournier.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlyn and Mariette Baumhardt.

Karl was a...

David M. Heniff

David M. Heniff

Oct 17, 2024

David M. Heniff 93, of Mokena was born at home in Chicago to the late Charles and Margaret Heniff and passed away October 17, 2024. Beloved husband for over 71 years to the beautiful Margaret "Peg" Heniff (nee Lynch); loving father of David (Kathy) Heniff, Kevin (Carol) Heniff, Paul (MaryAnn) Heniff, Mary Ann (Barry) Souder, Michael (Melinda) Heniff, and Tim...

Henry A. Bohlman

Henry A. Bohlman

Oct 16, 2024

HENRY A. BOHLMAN

Age 81, of Merrillville IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at his home. 

Henry is survived by his loving family, daughters, Natalie (Jeff) Behm, Jennifer (John Hurtubise) Bohlman, Stephanie (Jeremy Lichstein) Bohlman, siblings, Ruth (Walt) Shipman, Ellie Brooks, Richard Bohlman, grandchildren, Jacob (Bethony) Behm, Trevor (Katelyn) Behm, Morgan (Madeline Hallahan) Bohlman, Miles Bohlman, Ella Bohlman, Owen Lichstein,...

George J. Renwick Jr.

George J. Renwick Jr.

Oct 15, 2024

George J. Renwick Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, George will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Charlee Renwick (née Lawrence); his daughters, Shannan (Jim, Jr.) Uteg...

Elaine G. Eubank

Elaine G. Eubank

Oct 12, 2024

Elaine G. Eubank (nee McLean)

Age 82 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Elaine was born in Chicago to the late Walter and Gertrude (nee Cedarholm) McLean. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Eubank; loving mother of Edward (Carrie) Slee, David (Lynda) Slee, and Sherrill (late Robert) Sanders; cherished...

Sarah Alene Medley

Sarah Alene Medley

Oct 12, 2024

Sarah Alene Bates was born in Estil Springs, Tennessee, February 25, 1933 to Aubrey Toney Bates and Cleo Bates. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, John Medley of 59.5 years, along with her siblings, A. L. Bates, Mildred Bates as babies, her older sister, Mary Evelyn Bates Brewer and younger Brother, James Hollis Bates. Three grandchildren...

Lawrence P. Budzinski

Lawrence P. Budzinski

Oct 11, 2024

Lawrence P. “Larry” Budzinski

Age 87 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, George R. Budzinski and Emilia “Milly” (nee Swiersz) Budzinski, and brother Jerome F. Budzinski.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy Lee (nee Wisneski) Budzinski; loving father of Julie (Jeff) Anderson, Dan (Carrie) Budzinski, and ToniLynn (Al)...

Drew A. Fillak

Drew A. Fillak

Oct 9, 2024

DREW A. FILLAK

Age 69, of Manteno IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. 

Drew is survived by his loving family, brother, Dr. Douglas (Dr. Paula) Fillak, niece and nephews, Christopher (Alexandria) Fillak, Alexander (Carol) Fillak, Jessica Fillak, cousins, Dr. Sharon Wolchik (Varnum), Dr. Sharlene Wolchik (Poirier), Jann Wells, David Fillak, Paul Fillak and...

Bryan D. Mitchell

Bryan D. Mitchell

Oct 9, 2024

 

Age 65, of Naperville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Bryan is survived by his loving family, children, Erin (Dan) Willis, Ryan (Kathleen) Mitchell, mother, Herta Michel (Schumacher), sibling, Jeff (Gail) Michel, grandchildren, Ryleigh Willis, Delainey Willis, Olivia Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell and Elyse Mitchell. 

Bryan was preceded in death by his father...

Joe R. Franco

Joe R. Franco

Oct 8, 2024

Joseph R. Franco, age 74 of Mokena, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife Laura (nee Buckner) Franco; children, Joseph C. (Tiffany) Franco, Tiffany (Darren) Laas, Gina (Bobby) Sineni, Dean (Cari) Caruso, Carl Caruso, and Kiana Sikich. Bonus daughter Sissel (Lou) Kleinberg; grandchildren, Mindy (Ron) Anderson, Melissa...

Marlene R Wirth

Marlene R Wirth

Oct 8, 2024

Marlene R. Wirth, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Warren Barr of Orland Park. 

Marlene is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Wirth; her children, Richard (Laura) Wirth, Kenneth Eugene (Janice) Wirth, and David Ray Wirth; her grandchildren, Matthew (Heidi) Wirth, Jeremy (Sara) Wirth, Lindsay (Dan) Adamitus, and Kenneth (Bree) Wirth; her great grandchildren, Nixon, Camille,...

Paul Kenneth Reynolds

Paul Kenneth Reynolds

Oct 7, 2024

Paul Kenneth Reynolds 75, of Gilbert Arizona, passed away Monday October 7, 2024 after a 24 year battle with Parkinson’s. Paul was born in Breese, Illinois on October 28, 1948 to Patty Edmund (nee Links). He grew up in Keysport, Illinois. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was assigned to the Adjutant Generals office in Heidelberg...

Helen M. Masura

Helen M. Masura

Oct 7, 2024

Helen Marie Masura 85, of Joliet, IL was born on December 7, 1938 to the late Andrew and Mary Bazik, and passed away October 7, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Masura Sr, Loving mother of Joseph Masura Jr, Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; proud grandma of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, Brecken Courtright; Proud great...

Donald R. Shiner

Donald R. Shiner

Oct 6, 2024

Donald Shiner, died suddenly as the result of a bike accident on October 6, 2024. He was born June 26, 1968 in South Korea. At the age of 6, Donny moved to the United States and was adopted by his parents, Tony and Jonelle Shiner. He grew up in New Lenox and worked for many years as a handyman and...

Christopher Charles Powers

Christopher Charles Powers

Oct 4, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of our brother, Christopher C. Powers. Born December 16, 1963 to Charles J. and Dolores M. Powers (nee Branchaw). Chris is survived by his parents, his siblings, Michael C. Powers and Karen M. Powers, his aunt, Mary Kellogg (Robert Powers), and many beloved cousins. 

Chris graduated Lockport Township High School and Governor State University...

Michael R. Olson

Michael R. Olson

Oct 3, 2024

Michael R. Olson, age 63, passed away peacefully after his courageous fight and ongoing medical battle on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Mike is survived by his wife Linda (nee Spogis), sister Nancy (Jeff), brother Eric (Diana), sister Patti (John), brother-in-law Leonard (Trish), sister-in-law Patti (the late Bobby), Nieces and Nephews, Daniel (Teresa), Brad (Rachel), Alyssa (Justin), Jessica (Cody), Jahlieh (Ryan), Keith...

Thaddeus C. "Ted" Golebiowski

Thaddeus C. "Ted" Golebiowski

Oct 2, 2024

Thaddeus C. “Ted” Golebiowski

Age 63 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Ted was born in Chicago to the late Thaddeus and Harriet (nee Wopinski) Golebiowski. Beloved and devoted husband of Susan (nee Ferguson) Golebiowski; loving father of Kara (Joe) Marshall, Abby Golebiowski, and Grace Golebiowski; dear brother of Barbara (Jim) Aguirre and Steven Golebiowski; loved brother-in-law,...

Gail Anne Hayes

Gail Anne Hayes

Oct 2, 2024

Gail Anne Hayes (nee Giudice), age 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at home in Frankfort, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Gail is survived by her husband, Louis Sr., her children Louis Jr. (Jacqueline), Christopher (Kendall), Paul, grandchildren Louis III, Olivia, Jakob, Emily, Parker, Brooke, siblings Diane (Ken) Thompson,...

Donald J. Donegan

Donald J. Donegan

Sep 30, 2024

Donald Donegan, 85, of Lockport, Illinois a veteran of the Army, passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 30, 2024. Born on September 23, 1939, Don was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Donegan and Mae (née Maunsell), both proud natives of County Kerry, Ireland, as well as his beloved sisters, Peggy Lowery and Mary Rita Flanagan. He...

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