Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Konstantinos "Gus" Xydis

Konstantinos "Gus" Xydis

Nov 11, 2018

Konstantinos “Gus” Xydis, 73 of New Lenox, formerly of Thana Greece, passed away early Sunday morning November 11th with family at his side. Beloved and devoted father of Alexandra (Yianni) Ganas. Dearest brother and brother –in –law of George, Eleftheria (the late George) Katris, Leo(Angela), Anthoula (Theo) Barlas, Peter (Georgia), Anna (Nick) Bozonelos, Katina (Spiro) Dravilas. Dear son of the...

Kathleen M. Mcgeoghegan-Medley

Kathleen M. Mcgeoghegan-Medley

Nov 10, 2018

Kathleen M. Medley (nee McGeoghegan) 56, of Monee, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago. Kathleen was born in Chicago to the late Michael H. and the late Patricia K. (nee Lorigan) McGeoghegan. Loving and devoted mother of Kristine and Kerry; best friend of James Stevenson; she is also survived by many dear friends and family....

Richard "Dicky" S. Shew

Richard "Dicky" S. Shew

Nov 10, 2018

RICHARD "DICKY" S. SHEW Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Beverly Shew (VanVuren), children, Michael (Michele) Shew, Michelle Shew, Jeffery Deichen, Jodi (Michael) Gibson, sisters, Wilma Norman, Patricia (Daryl) Tilley, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Richard...

Roy Joseph Lorenz

Roy Joseph Lorenz

Nov 10, 2018

Roy Joseph Lorenz 86, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. Roy was born in Joliet to the late Roy H. and Loretta (nee Malandro) Lorenz. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Dennison); loving father of Steven (Sharon), Mark (Margaret), Roy (DeeDee), Patty (Kurt) Hucek, John (Elizabeth), Joseph, and the late Richard (Jennifer);...

Barbara R. Frenden

Barbara R. Frenden

Nov 9, 2018

BARBARA R. FRENDEN Age 82, passed away Friday, November 9th, 2018 at her home in Orland Park. Barbara is survived by her loving family, husband, John R. Frenden, brother, Donald (Debbie) Curtis, nieces and nephews, Debbie Bronge, Donna Stinson, Dawn Kotecki, David Curtis, great nieces, Lian Curtis and Jennifer Bronge. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Milton &...

Robert D. Hughes

Robert D. Hughes

Nov 8, 2018

ROBERT D. HUGHES Age 82, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at his home in New Lenox. Bob is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Hughes (Cassidy), children, Nancy (Robert) LeGrand, Tammy (Steven) Roeder, daughter-in-law, Gayle Hughes, grandchildren, Brendon (Ivory) LeGrand, Nathaniel Roeder, London (Kris) Mertl, Danielle (Francis) Costanzo, Ethan Roeder, Brad Hughes, Kelly Hughes, great...

Richard J. Dejohn

Richard J. Dejohn

Nov 8, 2018

Richard J. DeJohn Age 93, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Sheila (Faulkner); loving father of Sandra (James) Greenhill, Patrick (Patricia) Dicianni, and Maureen (Michael) Calcaterra; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Richard was a World War II Navy Veteran. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102...

Josephine H. Alfano

Josephine H. Alfano

Nov 6, 2018

Josephine H. Alfano, age 70, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Loving mother of Robert Parada, Rose Rapka and John Alfano; beloved sister of late Carl "Butch" Serama, late Eddie "Tata" Serama, late Raymond Serama, late Rich Serama, late Rose Wells and Charlene Williamson; beloved grandmother of Lia, Emily, Giovanni, Gabrianna, Gionna, Gia, Kayla...

Claudette S. Lukes

Claudette S. Lukes

Nov 5, 2018

Claudette S. Lukes (nee Van Doorne) 83, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Maple Glen in Glen Ellyn, IL. Claudette was born in Chicago to the late Rufin and Marie (nee Melliott) Van Doorne. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Lukes; loving mother of Mark (Beverley) Kirby, Susan (Mark) O’Donnell, Renee (Tony) Rodriguez; step mother...

Andrew R. Jurvich

Andrew R. Jurvich

Nov 5, 2018

Andrew R. Jurvich 49, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2018. Andrew was born in Joliet to Mary (nee Durben) and the late Raymond K. Jurvich. Loving father of Samantha Jurvich and Raymond Jurvich; step-son of Debra Jurvich. Services will be private.

Mario  Orrico

Mario Orrico

Nov 3, 2018

Mario Orrico 87, of New Lenox formerly of the Hickory/Palos area and the west side of Chicago, passed away Saturday morning at home peacefully with family. Beloved husband of Sally nee Arrigo for over 66 years. Devoted son of the late Mariano and Leontina Orrico and son-in-law of Carmen and Grace Arrigo. Loving father of Mario (Lori), Carmen, Sandy (Frank)...

Elaine  Dorothy Sendra

Elaine Dorothy Sendra

Nov 3, 2018

Elaine D. Sendra (Ruff) Age 86, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Loving wife of the late Stanley Sendra; beloved mother of Karen (late Karl Homann), Stanley (Mary) Sendra, Tom (Donna) Sendra, Peggy Corcoran, Elaine (Don Sorenson) Sendra and Tim Sendra; dearest sister of Joanne (late Jacob) Hansrote, late Kenneth (Shirley) Ruff and late...

Barbara A. Levon

Barbara A. Levon

Nov 2, 2018

Barbara A. Levon (Hansen) Age 61, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Edward Levon; loving mother of Jennifer (Kyle) Mauerman; cherished grandmother of Grace and Maddison Mauerman; dear sister of Richard (Karen) Hansen. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth Hansen (Behling). Barb was a Court Clerk,...

Thomas E. Glunz

Thomas E. Glunz

Nov 1, 2018

Thomas E. Glunz, age 52, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, with family members by his side. Beloved husband of Catherine, nee Reyes, loving father of Raquel (Fiancé David), Shane, Cheyenne, Tawhnee, Taran, Matana, Rhea, Saje, Kash, and Elston; cherished grandfather of Ella; dear son of James and the late Marian; James companion Linda McGLynn;...

Daniel H. Werfelman

Daniel H. Werfelman

Nov 1, 2018

Daniel H. Werfelman Age 83, born on October 6, 1935 in Chicago, IL and passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Nancy (Hammond); loving father of Jean (Rick) Foster, Connie Branche, Daniel (Joy) Werfelman, and Keith (Eva) Werfelman; cherished grandfather of Adam (Jessica) Yeley, Julia (Nathan) Mitchell, Joshua Branche, Danielle Branche, Ashley Werfelman, Cassidy...

Louise  J. Wallin

Louise J. Wallin

Nov 1, 2018

LOUISE J. WALLIN (ALEXANDER) Louise Wallin, who committed her life to caring for sick and injured animals at her farm in Manhattan, Ill., died Thursday Nov. 1, at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Ill. She was 71. Louise was born in Gordon, Neb. to Ruth and Virgil Alexander. She acquired her lifelong affection for horses and other animals during her...

Judith A. Karns

Judith A. Karns

Oct 31, 2018

Judith Ann Karns (nee Radeloff) 81, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Victorian Village, Homer Glen. Judith was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Lawrence and Audine (nee Able) Radeloff. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward A. Karns; loving mother of Edward “Ted” (Julie) Karns Jr. and Andrew (Renee) Karns; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Emily,...

Gerald Raymond Erickson

Gerald Raymond Erickson

Oct 30, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” R. Erickson, age 77, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, peacefully at his home. Born April 6, 1941, Jerry was a son of Edward and Luella (nee McGahey) Erickson. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and served as the past Commander of the V.F.W. 5788 and the Tri-County Council for...

Carin J. Judkins

Carin J. Judkins

Oct 29, 2018

Carin J. Judkins (nee Boddy) 76, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2018. Carin was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Myrtle (nee Lense) Boddy. Beloved wife of the late Gary Judkins; loving mother of Kim (Tim) Landingham, Sue (Paul) Swiggum, Carol Judkins, and Brian (Olga) Judkins; cherished grandmother of Llauren, Grant (Lisa), Hayden, and...

Cynthia A. Carvalho

Cynthia A. Carvalho

Oct 28, 2018

CYNTHIA A. CARVALHO (CUNNINGHAM) Age 65, passed away Sunday, October 28th, 2018 in Clarksville, TN. Cynthia is survived by her loving family, children, Jennifer (Christopher) Garrow, Eric Carvalho, Nicole (Jacob ) Casford, sister, Brenda (Richard) Peterson, grandchildren, Matthew Garrow, Lucas Garrow, Abby Casford and Rylee Casford. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Cunningham, Shirley Whittington (Hess) and...