Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

Jul 4, 2024

Leroy “Roy” Malinowski, age 92, late of Orland Park, formerly of South Chicago, passed away July 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Patricia “Pat”. Loving father of Eric (Margie) Malinowski, Mary Beth Malinowski, LeAnn (David) Bruce and Lori Ann (Salvador) Arias. Devoted grandfather of Peter (Jackie) Malinowski, Kyle (Rahul) Malinowski, Patricia (Nick) Burch, Benjamin Bruce, Salvador (Lauren) Arias, Alex...

Kenneth S Stachowicz

Kenneth S Stachowicz

Jul 1, 2024

Kenneth Stachowicz, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024. 

Kenneth is the beloved husband Jeanette (nee Skraba) Stachowicz; cherished father of Bridget (Chris) Cantafio, Richard (Donna) Stachowicz, Roger Stachowicz, and Bernie (Billy) Comeau; loving grandfather to Ali, Aaron, Tylor (John Betsch), Sarah, Joshua, Kylie, Joey, Maggie, Grace, Jack, and Charlotte; great grandfather of Matthew Betsch; and fond uncle to...

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. 

Mary is survived by her beloved children, Anita (Randy) Reiss, Randy (Debbie) Crawford, Bill (Dawn) Crawford, and Mike (Lisa) Crawford; grandchildren, Joel (Dawn Whalen) Sicinski, John (Sarah) Sicinski, Annie (Jeremy) Miech, Kathy (Erich) Hearns, Heidi (Mike) Tovar, Joe (Amanda) Carr, Ryan (Tori)...

Ina L. Eriksen

Ina L. Eriksen

Jun 29, 2024

Ina Louise Eriksen, aged 80, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL. Born on August 2, 1943, Ina dedicated 31 years of service to Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway before retiring. She lived in both Joliet and New Lenox prior to relocating to The Villages, Florida. She was a proud alumna of Joliet Township High School and...

Charlotte R. Anderson

Charlotte R. Anderson

Jun 29, 2024

Charlotte Ruth Anderson (nee Ediger)

Age 85 of Watertown, SD and Homer Glen, IL passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Spencer, SD to the late Robert and Edith (nee Stanton) Ediger. Beloved wife of the late Merrill E. Anderson; loving mother of Brenda (Perry) Krestel, John Anderson,...

Thomas F. Sievert

Thomas F. Sievert

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas F. Sievert

Age 53, a lifelong resident New Lenox, IL went home to be with the Lord, while surround by his loving family, on June 26, 2024. Tom was born in Joliet to the late Beverly M. (nee Schroeder) Sievert. Beloved husband of Vicki (nee Nothof) Sievert; loving father of Michael (Victoria) Sasser and Zachary Sasser; dear brother of Steve...

Dawn M. Shields

Dawn M. Shields

Jun 26, 2024

Age 63, of Frankfort passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at her home in Frankfort. 

Dawn is survived by her loving family, the love of her life, Paul DiCosola, mother, Leigh Shields (Callahan), siblings, Suzanne (Shaun) Reynolds, Michael (Carole) Shields, surrogate mom & aunt of Daniel (Sandy) Mason, Julie (Glen Pahnke) Mason, Michael Mason, additional niece and nephew, Jordan Shields, Tiffany...

Patricia J. Loar

Patricia J. Loar

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia Jean Loar, passed away peacefully, on June 26, 2024, at The Cottages of New Lenox with her loving daughters by her side. She was born September 19, 1941, to Joseph and Augusta (nee Geotz) Posthuma in Evergreen Park, IL. Loving survivors include her six daughters Paula (Michael) Kantor, Patricia (Robert) Tures, Mary Otis, Kelly (Dennis) Jadin, Christy (Leon) Baine,...

David Edward Hunt

David Edward Hunt

Jun 25, 2024

David E. Hunt 48, of New Lenox was born in Hinsdale to the late James G. Hunt and Janet (nee Schapen) Howell and passed away June 25, 2024. Beloved husband of 26 years to Kelly (nee Jensen) Hunt; loving father of Sofia Hunt and Anthony Hunt; dear brother of Brian Hunt, and Jeffrey (Christie) Hunt; son in law to the...

Raymond E. Rossi

Raymond E. Rossi

Jun 25, 2024

RAYMOND E. ROSSI

Age 70, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Ray is survived by his loving family, mother, Elsie Rossi (Nardoni), children, Amanda (Michael) Marshall, Brandon (Kristin) Rossi, Carmen Rossi, Drake Rossi, siblings, Joseph (Eileen) Rossi, AJ (Missy) Rossi, grandchildren, Brock Marshall, Chase Marshall, Gianna Marshall, Gage Marshall, Miabella Marshall, Madeline Rossi,...

Carol Elaine Bergeron

Carol Elaine Bergeron

Jun 22, 2024

Carol Murray Bergeron, age 79, began her peaceful journey to her heavenly life on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was loved and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Carol was born in Santa Ana, California to the late Fenton and Bonnie Murray. Carol was reunited with the love of her life, her devoted husband of 52 years, the...

William M. Hogan

William M. Hogan

Jun 22, 2024

Bill (Hoages) Hogan, 64, Lombard, Il passed away suddenly on June 22, 2024. Bill was born May 15,1960 to Leo and Irene (Busch) Hogan and grew up in a loving, yet chaotic household in Riverdale Il. After graduating from Thornton High School in 1978, he went on to work in the Printing Industry until he retired. 

Bill met the love of...

Virginia Marie Saunoras

Virginia Marie Saunoras

Jun 21, 2024

Services for Virginia will begin on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 with a visitation being held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Franics Road in New Lenox from 4pm-8pm. Services will continue the following day, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with chapel prayers at the funeral home at 9:30am and a Mass of Christian Burial being held at St. Jude Catholic Church,...

Rita Kay Filip

Rita Kay Filip

Jun 19, 2024

Rita Kay Filip was born on July 27, 1970, in LaSalle, Illinois, to her loving parents Allen and Jean Scherer. She was a beacon of light with her beautiful smile that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Rita passed away on June 19, 2024 with her family by her side at Silver Cross Hospital after a hard battle...

Austin John Waldron

Austin John Waldron

Jun 18, 2024

 Age 31, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. AJ was born July 1, 1992 in Homewood to Michael Austin Waldron and Darlene (Dancey) Waldron. Proceeded in death by his brother Michael Lee Waldron. Survived by his loving family; Parents Michael and Darlene; sisters Brenna (Tim) Ryan and Kate (Ryan Eichweldel) Waldron; loving uncle to his nephews Timothy...

Arlene Quinn

Arlene Quinn

Jun 17, 2024

Arlene Quinn, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 17, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved children, Mary (Steve) Morris, James Quinn, Donna (Mark) Ricketson, Daniel (Trish) Quinn, and Joseph (Diana) Quinn; her grandchildren, Anna Morris, Alex Morris, Matthew Quinn, Jason Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Diane Ricketson, Jaclyn Ricketson, Katelyn Quinn, Allison Quinn, Danny Quinn, Chad Jeralds, Joseph...

William Hoffmeister

William Hoffmeister

Jun 15, 2024

The world became a lot lonelier with the passing of William (Bill) Hoffmeister. Born at home in Chicago, IL on May 30, 1936 to William and Anna (Rogers) and passed away on June 15, 2024. We lost a devoted Father, Papa, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Godfather, Friend, and Confidant. 

Dad was initially employed at Rock Island Railroad and then left to enlist...

Thomas T. Sadecki

Thomas T. Sadecki

Jun 15, 2024

Thomas T. Sadecki 76, of Peotone was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Theodore and Sylvia Sadecki and passed away June 15, 2024. 

Tom is the beloved husband of Jeanette (Gezendorf) Sadecki; loving father of Kenneth R. (Abbey) Sadecki and Laura (Adam) Marganski; proud grandfather of Harley Sadecki, Trevor Sadecki, Brynlee Marganski, Baileigh Marganski, and Oakley Marganski; dear brother of...

Frederick J. Rohder

Frederick J. Rohder

Jun 15, 2024

Frederick Joseph Rohder

Age 80, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Joliet to the late Marita (nee Scheffler) Rohder. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Marolt) Rohder; loving father of Patrick (fiancée Katy Cross) Rohder, Karen Rohder, Laurie (Rob) Bauer, Colleen (Marc) Senffner, Peggy (Mike) Roesel, Jennifer...

Lori E. Hoover

Lori E. Hoover

Jun 14, 2024

LORI E. HOOVER (KAHLE)

Age 67, of Mokena passed away Friday, June 14th, 2024 at her home in Mokena. 

Lori is survived by her loving family, husband, Kurt Hoover Sr., second mother, Violet (late Richard) Wagner, children, Ryan (Lindsey) Bell, Kyle (Lizz) Hoover, Kurt (Diane) Hoover Jr., Kym Wyse, grandchildren, Quentin Tracy, McKinnon Tracy, Nayte Wyse, siblings, Donna (Michael) Cain, Linda (Ed)...

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