Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Stanley Laurinaitis

Stanley Laurinaitis

Sep 23, 2019

Stanley Laurinaitis Age 80, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beloved husband of 54 years to Judith Laurinaitis (Rabiega); loving father of Lora (Jim) Morsovillo, David (Michelle) Laurinaitis, and Stacey (Thomas III) Costello; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Nicholas Morsovillo, Lucille, and Wyatt Laurinaitis, and Lauren and Alexis Costello; dear brother...

Yarmila A. Labedz

Yarmila A. Labedz

Sep 23, 2019

Yarmila Antoinette Labedz (nee Gottfried) 85, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. Yarmila was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Antoinette (nee Prusa) Gottfried. Beloved wife of Frank Labedz; loving mother of Marie (Kevin Sisemore) Labedz, Theresa Labedz, Frank (Karyn) Labedz, Joseph (Paula) Labedz, Alan Labedz, and Susan (Paul)...

Amber  Lee Beeler

Amber Lee Beeler

Sep 23, 2019

Amber Lee Beeler, age 75, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flossmoor, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Loving wife of Gregory Beeler; beloved mother of Debra (Fiancée Steve Pretto) Beeler and Russell Beeler; dearest daughter of the late Francis and late Lulu Aimers; fond sister of Allan (Judy) Aimers, late Audrey Swalley and late Rodney Aimers; cherished grandmother...

Donald S. Swiercz

Donald S. Swiercz

Sep 22, 2019

DONALD "DONNY S" SWIERCZ Age 60, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Walus-Swiercz, parents, Donald E. & Mary Swiercz (Cemino), son, Steven (Jayme Wazio) Swiercz and brother David Swiercz. Donald was employed as the Store Manager of Miroballi Shoes in Orland...

Gregory P. Gorski

Gregory P. Gorski

Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Gregory Gorski is the son of Helen Ann Gorski (deceased) and Eugene Frank Gorski (deceased) He is survived by his older brother Lawrence (aka Larry Gorski), and by numerous cousins and friends. Mr. Gregory Gorski was a Senior Program/Management Analyst with the National Center of Organizational Development. Greg earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and an MBA in...

Arthur  Dean "Skip" Evans

Arthur Dean "Skip" Evans

Sep 21, 2019

Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans passed away on 21 Sep 2019 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Loving husband to Patti (nee Hooper), son of Frances (nee Crabtree) and the late Merritt Evans, brother to Gene Evans and Sandra Evans, son-in-law to Flo (nee Kristak) Hooper, brother-in-law to Mike (Carol) Hooper, Lori (Fred) Hoegler, Andy (Cathy)...

Joel Perez

Joel Perez

Sep 21, 2019

Joel Perez Age 56, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Beloved son of the late Carlos and Rafaela Perez (Vazquez); loving brother of Odette, Jonathan, Sidney, and Aleida; cherished uncle of Kourtny, Ashley, Nicholas, Michael, Andrew, Dominque, Amanda, Riley, and Lillianna. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,102 E. Francis Rd., New...

Thomas A. Storcz

Thomas A. Storcz

Sep 21, 2019

Thomas Adam Storcz 69, of McHenry, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Helen (nee Mrowczynski) Storcz. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Fischer); loving father of Jeffrey Storcz; cherished grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Storcz; dear brother of Nancy (late Tim) Wyatt; loving uncle of several nieces and nephews....

Emma  F.  Muszynski

Emma F. Muszynski

Sep 20, 2019

Emma F. Muszynski (LeDonne) Age 84, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of the Eastside of Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert Muszynski; loving mother of Colette (James) Radowski, Cindy (John) Karl, Mark (Jeanne) Muszynski, Rose Muszynski, and Matt Muszynski; cherished grandmother of Michael (Analia) Radowski, Amy (Joel) Bender, Katie (Matt) Quigley, Alexander...

Margaret A. "Midge" Swallow

Margaret A. "Midge" Swallow

Sep 18, 2019

Margaret A. "Midge" Swallow (Kirer) Age 80, a 40+ year resident of Tinley Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Beloved mother of Sandra (Mark) King and Joany (Greg) Gerl; treasured granny of Austin and Katelyn King, and Megan, Allison, and Amanda Gerl; loving sister of Fran Elias; dear aunt of Jill (Randy) Mirabelli and Brian (Tena) Elias and...

John "Jack" Francis Foertsch

John "Jack" Francis Foertsch

Sep 18, 2019

John “Jack” Francis Foertsch Age 85, of Frankfort formerly of Schaumburg and Oak Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Loving son of the late George and late Mary (Clark) Foertsch; beloved brother of George (Judy) Foertsch and the late Dolores Foertsch and late Maureen (late Edward) Ledvina; dearest uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews....

James C. Chiaro

James C. Chiaro

Sep 14, 2019

JAMES C. CHIARO Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at Lexington Healthcare in Orland Park. James is survived by his loving family, sons, Keith (Susan) Chiaro, Kevin Chiaro, siblings, Richard (Nancy) Chiaro, Al (Debbie) Chiaro, Frank (Linda) Chiaro, grandchildren, Joseph (Kristen) Chiaro, Chelsea Chiaro, several nieces, nephews and his beloved cat, Cubby. James was...

Marion J. Janicke

Marion J. Janicke

Sep 14, 2019

Marion Joseph Janicke 86, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. Marion was born in Chicago to the late Marion C. and Anna E. (nee Navakauskas) Janicke. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Dawson); loving father of Marie (Stuart) Stock, Joseph (Debra) Janicke, and Jenny (Jonathon Dagen) Suvada; cherished grandfather of Michala (Paul Morse) Stock, Sebastian (fiancée Satori Pyle)...

Steven M. Busekros

Steven M. Busekros

Sep 13, 2019

Steven M. Busekros 56, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Steve was born in Freeport, IL to Eleanor (nee Mayer) and the late George P. Busekros. Loving father of Kyle Busekros and Teagan Busekros; dear brother of David Busekros and Diane (Joseph) Richmond; loved uncle of Zachary and Abigail...

Anthony V. Norkus Jr.

Anthony V. Norkus Jr.

Sep 13, 2019

Anthony V. Norkus Jr. Age 49, a resident of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019. Loving father of Grant, Elena, Anthony III, and Katherine Norkus; beloved son of Anthony V. Norkus Sr. and Ann Norkus (Eppenstein); cherished brother of Rosemary (Steven) Casey, Jennifer (Russell) Westcott, and Christine Christner; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and Shannon...

Leonard E. Staskiewicz

Leonard E. Staskiewicz

Sep 12, 2019

LEONARD E. STASKIEWICZ Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 12th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Leonard is survived by his loving family, wife, Cynthia Staskiewicz (Jastrzemski), daughter, Katheryn (Gary) Anderson and brother Steve Staskiewicz. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Evelyn Staskiewicz (Pawlowski) and an infant daughter. Leonard was...

Allen K Filip

Allen K Filip

Sep 11, 2019

Allen K. Filip Age 78, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at his home in Manhattan surrounded by his loving family. Allen is survived by his loving family, children, Alan (Lenita) Filip, Nicholas Filip, Clidea (David) Lave, Timothy (Ann) Filip, Rodney (Rita) Filip, Terra Filip, siblings, Deanna Spiess, Marvin (Agnes) Phillips, Patricia (Dan) Liss, Jeaninne (Paul) Kratochvil,...

James Allan Messlein

James Allan Messlein

Sep 11, 2019

James A. Messlein Sr 66, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born in Chicago to the late Theodore and Antoinette (nee Suprenant) Messlein. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Konczal); loving father of Jim (Mollie), Joe (Katie), and Jenny (Tony) Bendoraitis; cherished grandfather of Maddie, Jon, and Sara Messlein,...

Denise Lynn Hill

Denise Lynn Hill

Sep 7, 2019

Denise Lynn Hill (Padua) Age 57, of Dyer IN formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Loving wife of Patrick Hill; beloved mother of Sam Hill, Kenny Hill and Hannah Hill; dearest daughter of Joyce Marino (Ayson) and the late John Padua; fond sister of Karen (Tony) Waranoski, Richard (Sheila) Padua, Michael Padua, Anthony (Jada) Padua...

Eugene J. Daciolas

Eugene J. Daciolas

Sep 7, 2019

Eugene J Daciolas Age 91 passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Lockport for 19 years, formerly of the south side of Chicago, Eugene was a veteran of the US Army, lifetime member of both the VFW and the Independent Order of Foresters. He was also a patron of many Lockport establishments. Eugene...