Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

George D. Weakley

George D. Weakley

Sep 8, 2018

George D. Weakley Age 88, a resident of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018. George proposed to his beloved wife Patricia (McAllister) after 3 days and they have been happily married for 65 years. He is the loving father of Beverly (Fred) Krupa, Deborah Weakley, David (Cheryll) Weakley, and Elizabeth (Scott) Beck; cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Darrin)...

Josephine A. Wysong

Josephine A. Wysong

Sep 6, 2018

Wysong, Josephine Ann, 88, passed away on September 6, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: Four children: Dianne (Myron) Potocki, Glenda (Ray) Gonzalez, Glen (Sue) Wysong, Frank (Deb) Wysong; Eight grandchildren: Nicholas (Kati) Wysong, Jeremy (Marie) Potocki, Matthew (Emily) Potocki, Joseph (Lauren) Wysong, Holly Wysong, Cody Wysong, Travis Wysong, and Taylor Wysong; Nine great-grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Cory Potocki,...

Eric R.  Zielinski

Eric R. Zielinski

Sep 4, 2018

Eric R. Zielinski Age 18, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Beloved son of Gary and Valerie Zielinski (Fode); loving brother of Ryan D. (Bianca) Jennings, Andrea N. (Luke Scalone) Zielinski, and Rachel E. (Jordan MacQueen) Zielinski; cherished boyfriend of Emma Bell; dear grandson of Richard and Suellen Gomulka, Eileen and Ronald Fode, Donald and Charlene Jennings; treasured...

Kirk T. Spencer

Kirk T. Spencer

Sep 4, 2018

Kirk T. Spencer, 56, of Homewood, died suddenly on Sept., 4, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 34 years, Jacque Spencer nee Bottum; children: Amy Evans, Scott, Mark, Samuel, Kyle, Jacob, and Haley Spencer. Proud Pa of Tristan and Tyler Evans. He was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, a passionate teacher and...

Eugene D. Johnson

Eugene D. Johnson

Sep 3, 2018

Eugene D. “Sonny” Johnson 84, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Sonny was born in Lockport to the late Edward and Elizabeth (nee Kern) Johnson. He married Louise (nee Peterson) who preceded him in death in 2012. They had four children; Alan (Lisa), Marcia Myers, Connie (Ron) Sliwinski, and Lori Johnson; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; also...

Dolores J. Doran

Dolores J. Doran

Sep 3, 2018

Dolores J. Doran (Bothell) Age 90, a resident of Manhattan, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Doran; loving mother of Debbie (Mark) Hughes-Kremposky and Jeffrey (Ann) Doran; cherished grandmother of Kyle and Mandy; dear aunt of Jim and Alex Bothell and great-aunt of Holly Seramone. She was preceded in death...

David A. Hughes

David A. Hughes

Sep 1, 2018

DAVID A. HUGHES Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away, Saturday, September 1st, 2018. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Gayle Hughes (Kowalski), children, Brad Hughes, Kelly Hughes, parents, Robert & Donna Hughes (Cassidy), siblings, Nancy (Robert) LeGrand, Tammy (Steven) Roeder and many nieces and nephews. David was a 32 year member of Local #134 International Brotherhood of...

Matthew T. Ball

Matthew T. Ball

Aug 30, 2018

MATTHEW T. BALL Age 39, of New Lenox, passed away, Thursday, August 30th, 2018. Matthew is survived by his loving family, parents, Garry & Gail Ball (Spellman), former wife, Michelle Ball, children, Haley Ball, Kyle Ball, Charlotte Ball, grandparents, William & Ellen Spellman, siblings, Eric Ball, Jessica (Bryan) Cash, nephews, Desmond Wilson, Bradley Cash and Evan Cash. Matthew was preceded...

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley

Aug 30, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Hensley (Blaney) Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Loving wife of the late John Hensley; beloved mother of Kathleen (Jeffrey) Hansen, Paul (Gina) Hensley and James (Tammy) Hynes; dearest sister of Rosemary (late George) Healy, James (Peggy) Blaney and late Thomas (late Loretta) Blaney; grandmother of Shannon (Brian) Anderson, James (Mandy) Hynes...

Colleen Maria Delcorio

Colleen Maria Delcorio

Aug 30, 2018

Colleen Maria Delcorio (nee Matthews) 51, late of New Lenox, passed away at home on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Colleen was born in Chicago to the late James J. and Sonia (nee Butler) Matthews. Loving wife of Brian Delcorio; devoted mother of Derek, Brenden, and Elissa; dear sister of Bonnie (Ray) Stuehmer and Dawn (Tim) Sargent; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...

Mildred Bartels

Mildred Bartels

Aug 28, 2018

Mildred Meyer Bartels passed away on August 28, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1918 to Theodore and Anna (Siekman) Meyer on the Meyer farm in Rich Township, Illinois. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Country Hills, Illinois. In 1941 she married Harold Bartels of rural Monee, Illinois. They farmed there 30 years until...

Thomas S. Mulka

Thomas S. Mulka

Aug 28, 2018

Thomas S. Mulka 55, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Tom was born in Chicago to Steve F. and Harriet (nee Urbanowicz) Mulka. Beloved husband of Chris (nee Kowalski); loving father of Rachel (Ben) Whittle and Thomas “T.J.” Mulka; brother of Christine (Ken) Such, and the late Steve Mulka; dear son-in-law of Halina and the late...

Dianne R. Thormeyer

Dianne R. Thormeyer

Aug 27, 2018

Dianne R. Thormeyer (nee Benson) 70, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 27, 2018. Dianne was born in Chicago to the late Roger Sr. and Dorothy (nee Knox). Beloved wife of the late Larry Thormeyer; loving mother of Matthew (Amy), and Jason (Theresa); cherished grandmother of Luke, Kevin, Claire, Laurelei, Sophia, and Gunnar; dear sister of...

Janice Waldvogel

Janice Waldvogel

Aug 25, 2018

Janice Waldvogel (Robertson) Age 74, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Janice is survived by her loving family, children, Daniel (Donna) Waldvogel, Scott (Connie) Waldvogel, Christopher (Reveca) Waldvogel, brother, Bob (Donna) Robertson, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews Heather, Tana, Brett and many others. Janice was preceded...

Louise F. Frieh

Louise F. Frieh

Aug 25, 2018

​ Louise F. Frieh (Farcus)​​ 88, of Lockport formerly of Joliet passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. She is survived by her loving family; children Linda, LeRoy (Debbie) , Lois (John) Schmid, Leo ( late Shelley), Lynn (Stephan) Dillard and Lloyd (Chyenne); siblings Richard (Amy) Farcus, Raymond (Cheryl) Farcus, Pat Sandretto and Helen Farcus; grandchildren Daniel Frieh, Joseph (Carla) Frieh,...

Anton "Tony" Skrapits

Anton "Tony" Skrapits

Aug 24, 2018

Anton “Tony” Skrapits New Lenox Township- Anton (Tony) Skrapits, 77, passed on Friday after a long illness. Tony leaves behind a loving wife, Judy, of 41 years, five children: Tony, Teresa, Tracy, Kim, John, eight grandchildren and many close friends and relatives. Tony was a resilient, independent and loving man. Tony never met a stranger. He immigrated from Hungary during...

Loretta A. Clifton

Loretta A. Clifton

Aug 24, 2018

Loretta A. Clifton (Michalski) Age 91, of Matteson, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. Loving wife of the late Weldon Clifton; beloved mother of Carol (Steven) Pivoney, late Martin (Renee) Westergaard, Ronald (Audrey) Westergaard, Joseph (Francine) Westergaard and Randy (Cindy) Westergaard; dearest sister of Dorothy Pawelski, late Edward Michalski and late Harriet Westergaard; cherished grandmother of 12; proud great...

Robert Elmer Larsen

Robert Elmer Larsen

Aug 23, 2018

Robert Elmer Larsen, age 88, of Fowler, Indiana formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. loving husband of Helen Larsen (Day); beloved father of the late Michael (Donna) Larsen and the late Diane Larsen; dearest grandfather of Crystal (John) Ocenas and Kenneth (Samantha) Larsen; cherished great grandfather of David, Jacob Ocenas with one on the way. Family...

Nancy  A. Lorik

Nancy A. Lorik

Aug 23, 2018

Nancy A. Lorik (Mau) Age 74 passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home in Joliet with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Steve Lorik; loving mother of Steve A. Lorik, James Lorik, and Deborah (Michael) Keller; cherished grandmother of Sydney Lorik, Ethan, and Emily Keller; dear sister of Betty Lou...

Rosanna M. Schneider

Rosanna M. Schneider

Aug 22, 2018

Rosanna M. Schneider (Schiavone) Age 68 passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Joliet Hospice Home with her loving family at her side. Rosanna was born on January 14, 1950 in Chicago to the late Gerald and Marie Schiavone (Rancatore). She married Roger Schneider on January 16, 1971 and worked at the Midwest Stock Exchange in accounting until the...