Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Louise Aloha Kelly

Louise Aloha Kelly

Dec 21, 2018

Louise Aloha Kelly nee Palmer went home to the Lord on December 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Children: Colleen (Donald) Sellke, Phillip Kelly, Scott (Mary Bright) Kelly, Mallory Kelly and Kendra Kelly; Grandchildren: Alex, Kristen, Emily, Katherine, Jeffery; Great-grandchildren: Colin, Torin, Lochlan, Tate, Lila Rose, Aidan, Neve, Eva. Sister: Charlotte (Robert) Adams, and sister-in-law, Arlene Palmer....

Thomas Joseph Peterson

Thomas Joseph Peterson

Dec 19, 2018

Thomas Joseph Peterson 79, of New Lenox formerly of Calumet City, Lansing and Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Raymond and Marie (nee Halen) Peterson. Beloved husband of the late Regina “Reggie” Peterson; loving father of Cathi (Rick Fenton) Peterson, Jim (Rebecca) Peterson,...

Doris Elizabeth Koepke

Doris Elizabeth Koepke

Dec 19, 2018

Doris Elizabeth Koepke (nee McAuliffe) 91, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, with family at her side. Born in Kenosha, WI to the late George and Edith (nee Block) McAuliffe, she was the beloved wife of Vernon G. Koepke for 71 wonderful years; loving mother of Karen (John W.) Maslan and Kim Alan (Carla) Koepke; cherished grandmother...

Mark A. Sherman

Mark A. Sherman

Dec 18, 2018

MARK A. SHERMAN Age 36, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Mark is survived by his loving family, parents, Kenneth & Brenda Sherman (Zancan), brother, Carl Sherman and aunt Cynthia Zancan. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis & Louise Zancan, Walter “Al” & Helen Sherman and uncle Paul Zancan. Family will receive friends at...

Laura Lynn Trento

Laura Lynn Trento

Dec 17, 2018

Laura Lynn Trento (nee Bembenek) 55, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born in Chicago to Carol (nee Jurinek) and the late Joseph Bembenek. Beloved wife and best friend of Claudio Trento; loving sister of Joseph (June) Bembenek, Brian (Denise) Bembenek, and Leanne (Phil) Wargowsky; special aunt of...

Eileen M. Olson

Eileen M. Olson

Dec 17, 2018

Eileen M. Olson (Markowski) Age 68, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. Loving sister of Margaret (Dean) Watts and Michael Markowski; dear aunt of Rhonda Barto, Sherry Watts, Deborah Kissell, and Steve (Tina) Watts; also survived by numerous loving great-nieces and great-nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents Bruno Sr. and Marguerite Markowski...

Judith M. Spindle

Judith M. Spindle

Dec 16, 2018

JUDITH M. SPINDLE (KOZEL) Age 59, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2018 at her home in Lockport. Judith is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Spindle, her beloved dogs, Banana & Princess and several nieces and nephews. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Mary Kozel (Bocich), siblings, Michael Kozel, Kenneth Kozel and her...

Dorotha W. Bratcher

Dorotha W. Bratcher

Dec 16, 2018

Dorotha W. Bratcher, age 88, of Homer Glen formerly of Lombard, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dorotha was born January 19, 1930 in Trenton, TN, Dorotha was the matriarch of a large family and business. She was a successful owner of twelve Midas Auto Repair Shops. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt...

Joseph  A. Masura Sr

Joseph A. Masura Sr

Dec 14, 2018

Joseph A. Masura Sr. Age 87, a resident of Joliet, IL passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Helen Masura (Bazik); loving father of Joseph Masura Jr., Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; cherished grandfather of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, and Brecken Courtright; and great-grandfather of Jack Rowley; dear brother of Anna Mae...

Estelle  Ann Metzger

Estelle Ann Metzger

Dec 13, 2018

Estelle Ann Metzger (Shepherd), age 88, of Aurora formerly of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Loving wife of the late Donald Metzger; beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Mae (Brouillette) Shepherd; dearest aunt of Sandra (William) Renner, Jay (Patricia) Mitrovich and Randy Mitrovich; cherished great aunt of Rachel, Hannah and Meagan Mitrovich and dear friend of...

Mary Julia Sickles

Mary Julia Sickles

Dec 12, 2018

Mary Julia Sickles, age 76, of Joliet formerly of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Loving mother of Mark (Lisa) Sickles and the late Todd Sickles; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Mandi) Sickles, Kyle Sickles, Mary Frances (Todd) Preisig, Michael Sickles, Tyler Sickles and Adam; cherished great grandmother of Cody Sickles and Emma Preisig. Funeral services will be...

James A. Batastini "Batman"

James A. Batastini "Batman"

Dec 11, 2018

James A. Batastini “Batman” Age 83, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Marcia (Lindroth); loving father of Megan (Daniel Allen) Batastini-Gall; cherished grandfather of Tonya Garcia, Peter (Carmen) Garcia, Brandon Ulrich, Kaitlynn Kochenberger and Hannah Kochenberger and great-grandfather of Dylan Thomas, Liam Ulrich, and Jiren Garcia; dear uncle of Todd and Scott...

Dorothy J. Komer

Dorothy J. Komer

Dec 10, 2018

Komer, Dorothy J., 89 of Mokena, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully, Dec. 10, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Vern Fischer of Mokena, grandchildren: Kristen (John) Flynn, Kyle (Leah) Fischer, Kaitlin Fischer, Kimberlee Fischer, Karlie Fischer; great-grandchildren: Owen and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Komer and brother...

Laverne A. Sharkey

Laverne A. Sharkey

Dec 10, 2018

LaVerne A. Sharkey (Cosgrove) Age 96, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sharkey; loving mother of Pat (David) Jeslis and Diane (Jack) Teter; cherished grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 8, and great-great grandmother of 3; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her dear...

Leonard E. Chapp

Leonard E. Chapp

Dec 7, 2018

LEONARD E. CHAPP Age 92, of Lockport, passed away Friday, December 7th, 2018 at his home in Lockport. Leonard is survived by his loving family,wife, Iris Chapp (Israelson), daughters, Susan Cook, Kathleen (Patrick) Schwar, Debra (fiancée Bill West) Chapp, grandchildren, Laura (Benny) David, Lisa (Barry) Epperson, great grandchildren, Landon Epperson, Paige David, Aldon Epperson, Deanna David and numerous nieces and...

Margaret "Peg" Deaville

Margaret "Peg" Deaville

Dec 7, 2018

Margaret “Peg” Deaville Age 94, formerly residing at the Cottages of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Loving mother of Roberta (Charles) Baird and Michael (Maureen) Deaville; cherished grandmother of William, David (Jennifer), John (Sheila), Thomas, Megan, and Martin (Jillian); and great-grandmother of Danielle, Charles, Ryan, John, Kathryn, Lucy, and Maisie. She was preceded in death by...

Ronnie E. Webb

Ronnie E. Webb

Dec 6, 2018

RONNIE E. WEBB Age 69 of Monee, passed away on Thursday, December 6th 2018 at Windsor Estate in Country Club Hills. Ronnie is survived by his loving family, wife, Bernice Webb (Uryga), children, Ronnie (Laura) Webb, Angela (Clyde) Yahnke, brother, William Webb, grandchildren, Derek, Sydney, Mallory, Mitchell, Alexis, Olivia and Dalen. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Edward J. Olbrecht, Jr.

Edward J. Olbrecht, Jr.

Dec 6, 2018

EDWARD J. OLBRECHT, JR. Age 72, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, December 6th, 2018. Edward is survived by his loving family, daughters, Gina Kratz, Kari Olbrecht, mother, Julie Olbrecht, silbings, Ted Olbrecht, Ken Olbrecht, grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Keira and Joshua. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Olbrecht (Sartorio). Edward was a United States Air Force Veteran and...

Robert W. Munn

Robert W. Munn

Dec 6, 2018

Robert W. Munn 80, of New Lenox, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 06, 2018. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Esther (nee Anderson) Munn. Beloved husband of Barbara K. (nee Hunter); loving father of Matthew Munn, Jason (Julie) Munn, Jaymi Munn, Joshua (Cindy) Munn, and Lyndsey Munn; cherished grandfather of...

Laverne D. Srebro

Laverne D. Srebro

Dec 2, 2018

LaVerne D. Srebro (nee Kurtys) 92, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 with her family at her bedside. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Srebro; loving mother of Donald (Linda Lauer) Srebro, Jane (Frank) Jurcak, Regina (Steve) Mallen, Laura (Jerry) Holman, Nancy (Jeff) Cutler, and Shirlee (Mark) Tomczak; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother...