Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Oct 28, 2018

Michael “Mike” Louis Peck, Sr., age 62, of Mokena, Illinois passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife on Sunday, October 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on September 12, 1956 to Louis and Lillian (O’Neill) Peck as one of seven children. He worked as a construction contractor and business owner of Do-All...

Oct 28, 2018

Preston V. Wakeland February 15, 1940 - October 28, 2018 Preston Wakeland 78 of New Lenox, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease on Sunday, October 28th at the Joliet Hospice Home with his family at his side. Preston was born in Chicago to the late Ray and Irene (VanDyke) Wakeland. Loving husband of Penny (nee Baker), loving...

Oct 28, 2018

WILLIAM CHARLES SCHAFFERT III Age 56, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 28th, 2018. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Christine Schaffert (Ochoa), mother, Carol Schaffert (Rickert), stepchildren, Rebecca (Oswaldo) Calderon, Edward J. Kmiec, special aunt, Doralee Schaffert, siblings, Daren (Karen) Schaffert, Shawn (Sherri) Schaffert, LeeAnn (Todd) Steele, special friend, Michael (Kathy) Bromer and many nieces and nephews....

Oct 27, 2018

JOY L. FROST (CARPENTER) Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away, Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at her home in New Lenox. Joy is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Frost, children, Richard (Jaime) Frost Jr., Sheila (Benjamin) Renteria, Christopher Frost, Phillip (Amy) Frost, Andrew Frost, grandchildren, Dominic, Kelsey, Tyler, Mariah, Nicholas, Hunter and Brianna. Joy was the oldest of...

Oct 27, 2018

Mary Ann Hauert (nee Taylor)77, of Manhattan, IL died peacefully in her home of natural causes, on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 18, 1941, of the late Robert and Ann (nee Gleason) Taylor of Joliet, IL. After graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1959, she married Warren R. Hauert, of Manhattan, IL and...

Oct 27, 2018

Pirolli, Mathilda L. “Tillie”, 101, formerly of Tinley Park passed away peacefully at Symphony Rehab in Country Club Hills on October 27, 2018. She is survived by her loving family, children: Charlotte (late Donald) Zlotkowski of Tinley Park and Alfred (late Maureen) Pirolli of Tinley Park. Grandchildren: Ken Zlotkowski, Mark Zlotkowski, Jeff (Kim) Zlotkowski, Julie (Jay) Collins, Kristi (Antonio) Rodriguez,...

Oct 27, 2018

George A. Meurer, Jr. Age 90, beloved husband of Barbara (Cromer) for 65 years, died October 27, 2018, after a long illness. Loving father of Susan (Roger) Fraser and Michael (Ema) Meurer; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chris) Bolek, Eric Fraser, Emily Fraser, Scott (Jessalyn) Meurer, Mark Meurer, Alisa Meurer, Rachel Meurer, and Marcela Rios; great-grandfather of Miles Bolek; dear brother...

Oct 24, 2018

KAREN M. KACZMAREK (CONLEY) Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away, Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at her home in New Lenox. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Kaczmarek, children, Michelle Kaczmarek, Keith Kaczmarek, siblings, Mike (Marsha) Conley and Jack Conley. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, James & Audrey Conley (Paul) and sister-in-law Lynn Conley....

Oct 23, 2018

Norma R. Shepherd (nee Zielke) Age 94, of Romeoville passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Hospital on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Born on March 17, 1924 in Lemont, Norma was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Caroline (Steinke) Zielke. Norma married Robert L. Shepherd on April 12, 1947 and raised their children on farms in Lockport and Homer. She...

Oct 22, 2018

Raymond J. Mooi Jr. 55, of New Lenox , passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Joliet to Natalie (nee Van) and the late Raymond J. Mooi Sr. Beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Johnson); loving father of Gina Mooi, Raymond N. (Margaret)...

Oct 22, 2018

Dolores Ann Sobehrad-Teutonico (nee Cortez) 75, of Elwood, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Dolores was born in Oak Park, IL to the late James P. and Doris (nee Wood) Cortez. Beloved wife of Frank Teutonico; loving mother of Deborah Sobehrad-Paul, Allen “Rocky” Sobehrad, and Frank A. Teutonico; cherished grandmother of Cera, Danielle, and Molly Sobehrad, Kyle and Briauna Paul;...

Oct 20, 2018

Oct 19, 2018

James M. Luchansky Age 71, of Mokena formerly of Crete, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Loving husband of Paulette Luchansky for 48 years; beloved father of Amy (Greg) Ristich, Gretchen (Justin) Quirke and Kara (Andrew) Noble; cherished brother of Sharon (Don) Maynor and Gail (Bill) O’Hanley; dearest grandfather of Alison, Lauren and Adam Ristich, Max, Jake and Brynn...

Oct 19, 2018

Evilena Molthan (Wolter) 101, of Frankfort formerly longtime of Matteson, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 19 2018. Loving wife of the late Henry Molthan; beloved mother of Carol (Bruce) Vollrath, Paul (Connie) Molthan, Sr. and Janice (John) Sabey; dearest sister of the late Arnold (late Valderine) Wolter, Esther (late Milton) Mahler and late Aurelia (Bill “Knock” )...

Oct 18, 2018

Charles Sandeen, of Lockport, fell asleep in death on Thursday, October 18. He was 90 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilynn (Anderson), his dear sister, Nancy Reiter, all four of his children: Gary, Kristy, Amy, and Robyn, as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Charles was born and raised...

Oct 18, 2018

Stanley Zubek Age 81, of Elwood formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Stanley is survived by his loving family; wife Theresa Zubek (Cleveland); children Mary Fran Niemann, Stanley (Anne) Zubek and Suzanne (Richard) Klepfer; grandchildren Kristen Klepfer, Erin (Rick) Weiss, Jeffrey (Chelsea) Niemann, Parker Niemann, Stanley Zubek, Katie Zubek and Savannah Zubek; great grandchildren Dylan, Gavin...

Oct 17, 2018

Age, 47 of New Lenox, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Loving wife James Lis; beloved mother of Anthony and Daniel Lis; cherished daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Brown) King; dearest daughter-in-law of James and Leona (Norbot) Lis; dear sister-in-law of Ann (Ruben) Irigoyen and Jason (Janet) Lis; proud aunt and godmother of Samuel...

Oct 16, 2018

Rolf Kurt Szybilski Age 91. Rolf was born in Magdeburg, Germany on January 30, 1927 and passed away on October 16, 2018. He was raised on the north side of Chicago where he became a devoted Cubs fan. Luckily, he got the chance to see his beloved Cubs finally win the World Series. Rolf graduated from Steinmetz H.S., joining the...

Oct 16, 2018

Joseph Stephen Sluzas 93, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Joseph was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Anna (nee Subach) Sluzas. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (nee Mackert); loving father of Linda (Edward) Parchem, Barbara Norman, and Steven (Robin) Sluzas; cherished grandfather and great grandfather; dear brother of Frank...

Oct 16, 2018

Juanita B. Sundal (Johnson) Age 73, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Loyola Medical Center, with her family and friends Pastor Mark and Donna Hein, at her side. Beloved wife of Inderjit Sundal; loving mother of Sheelah (James) Hanson and Aleesha (John) Kennedy; dear sister of Merrill (Phyllis) Johnson, Geri (late Rev....