Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

James  T.  O'Connor Iii

James T. O'Connor Iii

Feb 20, 2019

James T. O’Connor III Age 38 of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Orland Park passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Jimmy is survived by his loving family, loving wife Rachael O’Connor (Derrico); beloved son of Vicki Shepard and James T. (Betty) O’Connor II; children Michael Dresden, Aria Dresden, Tori O’Connor and Dominick O’Connor; siblings Robert Genis, Richard...

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

Feb 19, 2019

James E. “Jimmy” Harbin Jr. Age 49 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Devoted husband of Valerie (Dortmann); loving father of Cody James Harbin and Megan Grace Harbin; cherished son of James E. Harbin Sr. and the late Alice Harbin (Lucas); treasured brother of Karen Harbin (Annemarie Martin) and Amy (Gary) Holman; dear son in...

Ronald S. Bowker

Ronald S. Bowker

Feb 18, 2019

Ronald S. Bowker, 84, of Tinley Park., formerly Dolton and Riverdale passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverly Jean Bowker (nee Annerino) in 2018. Father of Steven K. (Marilyn) Bowker and the late David C. (Ann Marie) Bowker. Four grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Lungaro, Christie (Brad) Taylor, Lauren Bowker and Jason...

James Joseph Murray

James Joseph Murray

Feb 18, 2019

James Joseph Murray Sr. 90, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. Jim was born in Chicago to the late John and Grace (nee Williamson) Murray. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee O’Meara); loving father of Mary (the late Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger, Eileen...

Nancy Ann Makowski

Nancy Ann Makowski

Feb 16, 2019

NANCY ANN MAKOWSKI (WALSH) Nancy Ann Makowski (nee Walsh) of Palos Park, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Loving wife of the late Thomas P. Makowski and cherished daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee Rassel) Walsh. Friend of many. Long time resident of Frankfort, IL and Head of the Math Department of Lindblom High School,...

Heidi M Cartalino

Heidi M Cartalino

Feb 16, 2019

HEIDI M. CARTALINO Age 37 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at her home in New Lenox. Heidi is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Sheri Cartalino (Brenn), grandmother, Marilyn Brenn, siblings, Corie (Jim) Patock, Jordan (Brittney) Cartalino, aunts and uncles, Marie Tabak, Doris (John) Boyle, Sharon Cartalino, Debbie (Jerry) Martin, Richard (Sissy) Brenn,...

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski

Feb 14, 2019

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski, 42, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Jamie is survived by his sons, Dylan, Miles, and Travis, loving parents, Thomas Dominski and Carol Erdmann, brother, Brian (Joe Dallin), grandmother, Rita Erdmann, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents, William G. Erdmann and Sigmund and Laura Dominski....

Bernadette "Bernie" Kaminski

Bernadette "Bernie" Kaminski

Feb 14, 2019

Bernadette “Bernie” Kaminski (nee Radziwon) 73, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Bernie was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Lacki) Radziwon. Beloved wife of Wayne Kaminski; loving mother of Cheri (Scott) Wos and the late Scott Kaminski; cherished grandmother of Thomas and Taylor Wos; dear sister of Lawrence...

Ted M. Walleck

Ted M. Walleck

Feb 14, 2019

Theodore Michael Walleck 87, a resident of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Loving husband of Terese Walleck (Poplawski); beloved father of Linda (Tony) Wasso, Ted (Karen) Walleck, Tina (Frank) Shank, Laura (John) Lozano, Troy (Michelle) Walleck, Lisa (Tony) Rackauskas, Brian (Jen) Walleck and Samantha (Justin) Kracke; dearest brother of 8 siblings; cherished...

Peggy Cundari

Peggy Cundari

Feb 13, 2019

Peggy Cundari 67, a resident of Minooka, formerly of Frankfort and New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher (Bobbi) Cundari; beloved G-MA of Cassady, Kailyn, Kiera, Christa and Kyla Cundari; dearest daughter of the late Jeannine Claire McNulty; dearest daughter-in-law of Jean (late Joseph) Cundari; fond niece of F.J.(late Mar) Clark; cherished cousin of...

Herbert R.  Fruhwirth

Herbert R. Fruhwirth

Feb 13, 2019

Herbert R. “Herb” Fruhwirth 76, of Manhattan, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Herb was born in Evergreen Park to the late John and Mable (nee Stewart) Fruhwirth. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” (nee Solita); loving father of Jill (Mark) Cassidy; dear twin brother of the late Richard (Maureen) Fruhwirth; loved uncle of his nieces and nephews....

Mary Josephine Paszyna

Mary Josephine Paszyna

Feb 13, 2019

Mary Josephine Paszyna (nee Kokan) 83, formerly of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Alden Courts of Shorewood. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Louis and Mary (nee Zekan) Kokan. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Paszyna; loving mother of Jacqueline Varda and Lucinda (the late Don) Neighbors; cherished grandmother of Brianna Varda, Steven Neighbors,...

Raymond Jacob Williams

Raymond Jacob Williams

Feb 11, 2019

Raymond Jacob Williams, 84, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born in Joliet to the late George and Dorothy (nee Brehm). Preceded by his loving wife Mary Jo (Ketner) Williams; loving father of Joseph, James, Janice (Ken) Brewer, John (Laura), Mary Beth, Teresa (Tim) Flynn, Thomas (Ellen) and Noel (Eric) Clark; cherished grandfather of Holly...

Michael  Oram Jr.

Michael Oram Jr.

Feb 10, 2019

Michael Oram Jr. Age 24, a resident of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Loving son of Wanda DeSimone and the late Michael Oram Sr.; beloved grandson of his paternal grandparents: Douglas M. Oram Sr., and late JoAnn Oram and maternal grandparents: Richard Jones and the late Veronica Jones; dear brother of Heather, Jaime, and Teea Oram,...

Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff

Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff

Feb 10, 2019

Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff, 58, of Westfield, passed away February 10, 2019. She was born to Edward and Rosemary Mulheran on April 15, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Erin attended Purdue University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Organizational Psychology. Following graduation, Erin pursued a career building and managing assisted living facilities where she enjoyed working with the...

James A. Hartman

James A. Hartman

Feb 10, 2019

James A. Hartman Age 77, a resident of Crete, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Jim was born in Joliet to the late Frank and Lois (nee Ott) Hartman. Beloved husband of the late Beverly I. (nee Byrne) Hartman; loving father of Nancy (Timothy) Cunningham and David (Kelly) Hartman; cherished grandfather of Matthew (TJ), Nicholas, Kyle,...

Bryan "Burr" Dixon

Bryan "Burr" Dixon

Feb 10, 2019

Bryan “Burr” Dixon 56, longtime of Frankfort, passed away peacefully after a courageous brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, February 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loving husband of Kathleen Dixon (Planinc); beloved father of Mandi Dixon and Jake Dixon; dearest son of Roselyn (Myron “Mike” ) Miller, late Emmitt “Bill” Dixon and late step father...

Constance Mae Dennis

Constance Mae Dennis

Feb 7, 2019

Constance Mae Dennis, age 81, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort and Manteno, passed away on Thursday , February 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Winston Dennis, Sr.; dear daughter of the late Genevieve Murray; beloved mother of Jeff (Alice) Dennis, Winston (JoEllen) Dennis, Jr., and Dana (Anthony) Dennis-Ray; cherished grandmother Nicole (Brian) Bulow, Melissa Dennis, Winston Dennis, III, Wesley...

Ronald J. Draus

Ronald J. Draus

Feb 6, 2019

Ronald J. Draus 78, of Valparaiso, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. Ron was born in Chicago to the late Joseph H. and Alvina M. (nee Wojtowicz) Draus. Loving brother of Gilbert (Regina) Draus; dear uncle of Kenneth (Pamela) Draus, Robert Draus, and Daniel Draus; great uncle of Ryan and Ethan. Ron was retired...

Gary L. Bush Sr.

Gary L. Bush Sr.

Feb 5, 2019

Gary L. Bush Sr. Age 78, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Erie, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Pamela (Johnson); loving father of Bradley Bush, Stephanie (John) Hosman, CoCo (Dr. Rob) Hollis, and J. R. Bush; cherished grandfather of Jaclyn Bush, Lydia “LuLu” Hollis, Landon, Tyler, Mitchell, Jackson, and Jayna Hosman; also survived...