Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael L. Novak

Michael L. Novak

Jul 11, 2019

Michael L. Novak 55, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Journey Care at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. Michael was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Lawrence J. Novak and the late Betty J. (nee La Bree) Falkenberg. Loving husband of Heidi (nee Graf); devoted father of Katherine Clarke, Elisabeth Novak, and Josephine Novak; dear...

Paul E.  Wolfe

Paul E. Wolfe

Jul 11, 2019

Paul E. Wolfe, Frankfort, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, Paul E. “Panda” Wolfe, loving husband and father of four sons, passed away at the age of 82. He was born to parents, Edward & Mary (Yeroc) Wolfe, on October 26, 1936, in Peru, IL. He attended Western Illinois University and was a US Army veteran stationed in...

Robert R. Yehnert, Sr.

Robert R. Yehnert, Sr.

Jul 10, 2019

Robert R. Yehnert, Sr. Age 83, of Frankfort formerly of Riverdale, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Loving husband of Violet (Liptak) Yehnert; beloved father of Cynthia (late Michael) Kurucar, Cheryl (James) Ber and Robert (Candi) Yehnert, Jr.; dearest brother of late Wallace (Geri) Yehnert and Richard (Jan) Yehnert; cherished grandfather of the late Jamie Kurucar, Diane (Jesse) Tyler, James...

Frances Kalantzis

Frances Kalantzis

Jul 10, 2019

Frances Kalantzis (nee Logan/Loezos) age 83 of Frankfort and formerly of Mount Prospect and Ikaria, Greece passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday morning July 10th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George for over 40 years. Loving mother of Sandy (John) Newell and Karen Kalantzis Micheals. Devoted yiayia of Katie, Jackie, and Alex Newell and Marty, Niko, and Georgia...

Patricia B. Czerwinski

Patricia B. Czerwinski

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia B. Czerwinski (nee Sherwood) 74, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Patricia was born in Racine, WI to the late Charles E. and Berta (nee Trotter) Sherwood. Beloved wife of Edward Czerwinski; loving mother of Kerry (Matt) Carey, Steven (Kimberly) Czerwinski, and Jon Czerwinski; cherished grandmother of Ben and...

Ray H. Young

Ray H. Young

Jul 6, 2019

RAY H. YOUNG Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet. Ray is survived by his loving family, wife, Jean Young (Sabin), children, Cathy (Jeff) Hill, Michael (Kris) Young, siblings, Harold Young, Joyce Cox, John Young, grandchildren, Lisa Ponce, Mike (Allision) Young, Ryan (Dominique) Young, Michelle (Doug) Dandurand, Amanda...

Maryann M. Drummond

Maryann M. Drummond

Jul 6, 2019

MARYANN M. DRUMMOND Age 81, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 in Naperville. MaryAnn is survived by her loving family, children, Patricia Pileggi, MaryEllen (Russell) Brenza, James (Toni) Drummond, Daniel (Kelly) Drummond, sister, Patricia Born, grandchildren, John (Dana) Pileggi, Kevin Pileggi, Tara Arcand, Nathan Drummond, Jacob Drummond, Delaney Drummond, Jennifer Drummond, Ian Drummond, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. MaryAnn was...

Helen J. Mrozek-Wroblicky

Helen J. Mrozek-Wroblicky

Jul 6, 2019

HELEN J. MROZEK-WROBLICKY (CABALA) Age 96, of Richton Park, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at her home in Richton Park. Helen is survived by her loving family, daughter, Bernadette (Dr. Richard) Krause, step son, David (Arlene) Wroblicky, step daughter-in-law, Barbara Wroblicky, siblings, Anthony Cabala, Edward Cabala, grandchildren, Janet (David) Purdue, Carrie (Douglas) Seniw, Kristin (Brandon) Rossi, Craig Krause, Dr....

Bruce R. Pletsch

Bruce R. Pletsch

Jul 5, 2019

BRUCE R. PLETSCH Age 69, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Bruce is survived by his loving family, children, Jackie Pletsch, Lee (Tim) Allport, grandchildren, Jacob Pletsch, Jason Allport, Spencer Allport and former wife Roberta Pletsch (Wilcoxson). Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Corzine (Halloran), wife,...

Lawrence E. Tischer Sr.

Lawrence E. Tischer Sr.

Jul 5, 2019

LAWRENCE E. TISCHER SR. Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5th, 2019. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Julie A. Tischer (O’Mahony), children, Wayne (Jennifer) Tischer, Michael Tischer, Larry (Mia) Tischer Jr., Eve (Michael) Conversa, siblings, Gail Ganta, Steven (Alice) Tischer, grandchildren, Ryan Conversa, Maria Conversa, Meghan Tischer, Tara Tischer, Sophia Tischer, Braden...

Billy  Wayne  Mills, Jr.

Billy Wayne Mills, Jr.

Jul 2, 2019

BILLY WAYNE MILLS, JR Age 34, of Elwood, passed away Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. Billy is survived by his loving family, mother, Brenda (Donald) Person (Sargent), grandparents, Ruth Hucher, Teddy (Barbara) Sargent Sr, children, Auden Mills, Aubrey Mills, Silas Zimmerman, former wife, Kristin Mills (Konieczka), uncle, Teddy (Paula) Sargent Jr, cousins, Jack Sargent and Mason Sargent. Billy was preceded in...

James Alfred Redden

James Alfred Redden

Jul 2, 2019

James A. Redden James Alfred Redden, age 87, of Monee Illinois, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born May 12, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Alfred Harrison and Ola Mae Redden. He was the beloved brother of Carol (and husband Meryle) Nelson of Wilmington Illinois, and Carolyn Graham of Marion Illinois. He was...

 Deacon Richard  S. Rosko

Deacon Richard S. Rosko

Jun 30, 2019

Deacon Richard S. Rosko Age 80, of Frankfort formerly of the Roseland and West Pullman areas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Loving husband of Dianna (D’Allesandro); beloved father of Carol Rosko-Pellegrini, late twins MaryAnn and Anna Marie Rosko and Colleen Rosko; dearest son of the late Felix and Harriet (Czajokowski) Rosko...

Maddie R. "Maddog" Grobmeier

Maddie R. "Maddog" Grobmeier

Jun 30, 2019

Maddie R. “Maddog” Grobmeier 18, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. Beloved daughter of Frank and Cyndi (nee Masterson), loving sister of Sam Grobmeier; cherished granddaughter of Barbara (nee Conley) and the late Frank Grobmeier and Kathleen (nee Black) and the late Brian Masterson; dear niece of Cindy...

Carol  A.  Kadlec

Carol A. Kadlec

Jun 30, 2019

Carol A. Kadlec (Lyons) Age76, of Frankfort formerly of Cicero, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Loving wife of Edward Kadlec; beloved mother of Barb Lyons, Ken Lyons and Steve (Lynn) Lyons; dearest step mother of Mark Kadlec and Dr. Laura (Dr. Mark) Deering; dearest sister of Kathleen (late Jerry) Borchardt; cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 7....

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Porter-Rohaly

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Porter-Rohaly

Jun 29, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Mary Porter - Rohaly Age 85, of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Loving wife of Joe Rohaly and the late Ronald Porter; beloved mother of Larry (Peggy) Porter and Lynn (Ron) Olson; dearest step mother of Steve (Mary Beth) Rohaly, Jacqueline (Jeff) Davis and Mike and (Lisa) Rohaly; fond sister of the...

Edna J. Bishoff

Edna J. Bishoff

Jun 27, 2019

EDNA J. BISHOFF (SKINNER) Age 90, passed away Thursday, June 27th, 2019 at Lexington of Orland Park in Orland Park. Edna is survived by her loving family, children, David (Liz) Bishoff, Deb (David) Kalker, Karen (Tony) Arbuthnot, siblings, Norma Jean Brashear, Sharon (John) Hrenko, grandchildren, Eric (Heather) Bishoff, Robert (Sarah) Arbuthnot, Sara Arbuthnot, great grandchildren, Harry Bishoff, Emma Bishoff, Gracie...

Theodore A. Faron

Theodore A. Faron

Jun 27, 2019

Theodore A. Faron 73, of New Lenox formerly of Calumet Park, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Loving husband of Ellen (Ribando) Faron; beloved father of Debbie (William) Bromberek and Tammy (late Steve) Adair; dearest son of the late Theodore and late Violet (Schoen); fond brother of the late Lawrence Faron; cherished uncle of Lawrence Faron and also survived...

Michael  A.  Kurcab

Michael A. Kurcab

Jun 24, 2019

Michael A. Kurcab Age 60, a resident of Lockport, formerly of Burbank, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2019. Loving father of Michael (Terri) Kurcab; cherished grandfather of Olivia and Alexandria Kurcab; dear brother of Deborah (Robert) Garrett; fond uncle of Samantha Garrett (Shane Lawlor) and Nicole Garrett (Todd Haislet); devoted partner of Martha Nelson. He was preceded in...

Thomas Louis Hogan

Thomas Louis Hogan

Jun 23, 2019

Thomas Louis Hogan, 87, passed away Jun. 23, 2019 in Plano, TX. He is survived by a son, Sean P. (Tamara) Hogan and grandson, Benjamin, of Plano, Texas as well as nieces: Joanie, Colleen, and Liz, nephew, Bill; and several cousins. He was born July 12, 1931 and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Preceded in death by his wife of 59...