Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Joey B. Chaney

Joey B. Chaney

Apr 17, 2019

Joey B. Chaney 78, of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. Joe was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Warren G. and Virginia A. (nee Justice) Chaney. Beloved and caring husband of Anna (nee Harris); loving father of JoAnn (Greg) Justice, Paul (Brenda) Chaney, Billiejean (Tony) Lopez, Virginia (Hugh) Graham, Joe (Cindy) Chaney,...

David Michael Johnson

David Michael Johnson

Apr 15, 2019

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living” – Marcus Tullius Cicero David Michael Johnson (70) of Frankfort, IL passed away suddenly on April 15, 2019. The cleverest of men, humor that shone brightly in all our lives. Loving, loyal, the best of friends, a true original. Soulmate of Sharon Elizabeth Johnson for 45 years,...

Benn E. Ehrich Jr.

Benn E. Ehrich Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

BENN E. EHRICH JR. Age 83, of Wesley Chapel FL, former longtime resident of Safety Harbor FL and Crete IL, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2019 at his home in Wesley Chapel FL. Benn is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years; Arlene Ehrich (Welk) whom he married September 8th, 1956, children, Dawn (Dave) Pelkey, Ross (Roberta) Ehrich,...

Eva Hope  Ludvigsen

Eva Hope Ludvigsen

Apr 14, 2019

Eva Hope Ludvigsen Age 7 months, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Loving daughter of Carl and Elaine (Hughes) Ludvigsen; cherished Sister of Glen Ludvigsen; beloved granddaughter of Constance Hughes, the late Edward Hughes, Ellen Ludvigsen and the late Glenn Ludvigsen; dearest niece of the late Gary Hughes, Jeff (Sheila) Hughes, Rick (Lynn) Hughes, Gene...

Carole A. Hanna

Carole A. Hanna

Apr 14, 2019

Carole A. Hanna (nee Rooney) Age 71, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Beloved wife of James; devoted mother of Christy Galati, Jennifer (Brian) Finn and Julie (Walter) Mayorga; cherished grandmother of Gaetana Bella, Filippo, Brayden William, Cadence Ann, Katia Carolina, Carrie Ann and Alexander James. Visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,...

Fred Louis Mooney, Sr.

Fred Louis Mooney, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

Fred Louis Mooney, Sr. born February 13, 1930. Died April 13, 2019. Lifelong resident of New Lenox, IL. Husband of Muriel E. Mooney (Gansert) for 67 years. Children include David (Beth) of OH; Muriel Kim Devine (Daniel) of Saint Charles, IL; Patrick (Angelo) of Chicago, IL; Marlene Crone (Mark) of Danvers, IL. Grandchildren; Mark L. De Bold (Jacquelyn); Wade Crone...

Dolores Mary Danforth

Dolores Mary Danforth

Apr 11, 2019

Dolores Mary Danforth Age 93, a resident of Mokena formerly of Burr Ridge and Lyons, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Loving wife of the late Wallace Danforth; beloved mother of Lynn (Richard) Wartick and Mark (Susan) Danforth; dearest sister of Marilyn (Joseph) Bell, late Robert Colvin, late Donald Colvin, late Mildred (late “Buzz”) Harcourt, and late Loretta (late...

Bonnie Kaiser

Bonnie Kaiser

Apr 9, 2019

Bonnie Kaiser (Bell) Age 83, a resident of Indianapolis, IN., formerly of Frankfort, and Park Forest, IL., passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Kaiser Sr.; loving mother of Kenneth W. Kaiser Jr.; cherished grandmother of William Joseph and Kelly Marie; dear sister of Marie Jane Speck. A Memorial Service will be held...

Lisa M. Randich

Lisa M. Randich

Apr 8, 2019

Lisa M. Randich 35, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Palos Community Hospital. Lisa was born in Palos Heights to Steven Randich and Geralyn Randich (nee Drury). Loved mother of Casey McGill and Riley Gaspari; loving daughter of Steven Randich and Geralyn Randich (Alan Jagielski); dear sister of Christopher (Megan) Randich, Sean Randich, and Amy (Austin)...

Laverne M. Cohen

Laverne M. Cohen

Apr 8, 2019

Laverne M. Cohen, age 92, of Orland Park formerly of South Holland and Chicago, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Loving wife of the late Dr. Meyer "Mike" Cohen; beloved sister of Doris (Harvey) Jensen; dearest aunt of Kathi (Stuart) Lindsay and Arthur (Helen) Jensen, and also many great and great great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will...

Velma L. Rothchild (Formerly Rothenberg)

Velma L. Rothchild (Formerly Rothenberg)

Apr 3, 2019

Velma “Snickie” L. Rothchild formerly Rothenberg, 95, of Tinley Park, and Denver, CO, passed away on April 3, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Lynette Bickel of Denver, CO; sons: Larry (Mary) Rothenberg of Tinley Park, Gary (Sharon) Rothenberg of Homer Glen, Kurt Rothenberg of Denver, CO. Grandchildren: Ryan (Danielle) Bickel, Trevan Bickel, Steven (Ashley) Rothenberg, Gina Roemer, and...

Dora  Pisterzi

Dora Pisterzi

Apr 3, 2019

Dora Pisterzi (Sassano) age 93, a resident of Orland Park formerly of Frankfort, Chicago Heights and Steger, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Loving wife of the late Michael J. Pisterzi; beloved mother of Michele (Tony Kassel) Pisterzi, Dorene (Charles) Martello and Michael J. (Marguerite) Pisterzi; cherished grandmother of Michael, Marco and Marisa Pisterzi and Natalie, Celeste and Dominic...

Jean V.  Kazminski

Jean V. Kazminski

Apr 2, 2019

Jean V. Kazminski (Prokop), Age 68, a resident of Frankfort passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Loving wife of Alan Kazminski; beloved mother of Jenni (Brian, Sr.) McBride and Nikki (Dan) Kozak; dearest sister of John (Mickey) Prokop; cherished grandmother of Madisen, Brian, Jr., Ella, Rylee and Jaxson. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...

Renee L. Allegrucci

Renee L. Allegrucci

Apr 2, 2019

Renee L. Allegrucci Age 66, a resident of Joliet, formerly of Roseland and Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Loving sister of Valerie (Rick) Moore; devoted life partner of Mark Lace; cherished cousin of Dennis Torelli, Janice Torelli, James (Laura) Torelli, and David (Donna) Torelli; dear friend of Mary Kay (James) Grace. She was preceded in death by...

Richard F. Dapriele

Richard F. Dapriele

Apr 1, 2019

Richard F. Dapriele Age 84, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2019. Beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara Dapriele (Rivera); loving brother of Larry (late Luanne) Dapriele; dear brother-in-law of Pat (Ron) Nickleski, and Dennis (Susan) Rivera; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death...

Josephine T. Bruck

Josephine T. Bruck

Mar 30, 2019

Josephine T. Bruck (nee Socha) 101, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Josephine was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Miller) Socha. Beloved wife of the late Anton Bruck and loving mother of Linda Bruck. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Josephine worked at...

Edward F Preusser

Edward F Preusser

Mar 29, 2019

EDWARD F. PREUSSER Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, March 29th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Preusser (Cerekwicki), son, Ed Preusser, siblings, Charles (Jean) Preusser, James Preusser, Raymond (Sun Ok) Preusser and numerous nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Rita Preusser (Geissler)....

Thomas R. Morris

Thomas R. Morris

Mar 29, 2019

Thomas “Tom” R. Morris Age 94, of Joliet, born March 16th, 1925, passed away peacefully Friday, March 29th, 2019 after a brief heart ailment along with kidney failure. Tom was proceeded in death by his wife Ruth (Richie) 1995, infant daughter Donna Ann (1962), parents Ben & Margaret Morris, brothers “Red”, Pete & sister Maggie Pohlers. Tom is survived by...

Robert K. Reynolds

Robert K. Reynolds

Mar 26, 2019

Robert K. Reynolds Age 93, a resident of Orland Park, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on March 26, 2019. Beloved husband of 66 years to Margaret (Preston); loving father of Bruce (Kathy Thede-Reynolds), Deborah (Mike) Chappell, and Scott (Janis); cherished grandfather of Matthew, Eric (Lauren), Melissa, and Gwendolen “Wendy”. He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and...

Donald  W. Born

Donald W. Born

Mar 26, 2019

Donald W. Born Age 85 passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019. Born in Chicago and a resident of New Lenox for the past 43 years. Beloved husband of 50 years, Jo Anne (Legate) Born. Loving father of Julie Lepczynski, Cindy Counts, Leanne (Perry) Veverka, Bryan (Valerie) Witt, Darryn (Laura Witt). Devoted grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 10. Also survived...