Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jim J. Carroll

Jim J. Carroll

May 20, 2017

Jim J. Carroll Age 47, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home in Frankfort surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kate Carroll (Anderson); loving father of Jimmy Jr., Jack, and Emma Carroll; treasured son of Betty (Joe) Russo (Preston) and the late James J. Carroll; dear brother of Shawn (Kim Kavalauskas) Carroll; fond son-in-law of...

Mr. Leslie "Gene" Davis

Mr. Leslie "Gene" Davis

May 19, 2017

Leslie "Gene" Davis Age 81, of Lockport, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Lois (Corbus); loving father of Ronda (Michael) Feehan, Dale Davis, and Terry Davis and step-father of Deborah (Howard) Wilson and Randy Summerlott; cherished grandfather of Michael (Alma) Noble, Krystal Noble, Daniel Noble, Camryn Feehan, Jessica Musgrave, Richard Musgrave, Chazz Davis, and Arianna Wilson; and...

Cathy Anne Kooper

Cathy Anne Kooper

May 18, 2017

Cathy Anne Kooper (Kane) Age 59, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; husband Steven Kooper; daughters Nichelle (Anthony) Tomalewicz and Brittani Kooper; siblings Tommy Kane, Tammy (Mitch) Falco, Debbie Kane, Patti Bagus, Keri (Rich) Fitzgerald and Jeri Knepper; grandchildren Lincoln,...

James E. "Jimmy" Moore

James E. "Jimmy" Moore

May 17, 2017

James E. "Jimmy" Moore 65, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. Jimmy was born in Altoona, PA. He is survived by his wife Louise, a brother Danny (Carol) Moore, a step-sister Shirley Derby, numerous step-nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan R. Ekstrom and a step-son...

Daniel T. Pretto

Daniel T. Pretto

May 16, 2017

Daniel T. Pretto 60, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. beloved husband of Laura (Barclay) Pretto; cherished father of Angela (Ed) Pretto-Marks and Emily Pretto; loving son of the late Angelo and Bernice (Purdy) Pretto; dearest brother of Dennis (LouAnn) Pretto, David Pretto, Donald Pretto, Diana (Kevin) Sweeney and Donna (Jim) Pratl;...

Mr. Edward E. Setzke

Mr. Edward E. Setzke

May 15, 2017

Edward Eugene Setzke Age 77, of Homer Glen, passed away, Monday May 15, 2017. Loving father of Joseph Bahlmann (Debbie Pepin), Roger Bahlmann, Anita (Larry) French; cherished grandfather of 9 great grandfather of 15, and great-great grandfather of 2. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Betty Setzke (Hosmon); Sister Marilyn Radosevich; and special sister-in-law Sharon Hosmon, who he...

Bonnie Jean Weiler

Bonnie Jean Weiler

May 14, 2017

Bonnie Jean Weiler (nee Zillich) 75, of Mokena, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Bonnie was born in Chicago to the late Chris and Lucretia (nee Rodger) Zillich. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Weiler. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial...

Nancy A Mattsey

Nancy A Mattsey

May 14, 2017

NANCY A. MATTSEY (TITCHENAL) Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, May 14th 2017 at her home in Frankfort. Nancy is survived by her loving family, children, Jeff (Cheryl) Mattsey, Katherine (Robert) Schweiger, Douglas (Kate Michael-Mattsey) Mattsey, son-in-law, Richard Gee, sister, Marge (Robert) Bricker, sisters-in-law, Irene Titchenal, Jeri Titchenal, grandchildren, Hillary (Joseph), Madalyn, Olivia, Myles, Laura, Nathan, Samantha, Valerie,...

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach

May 14, 2017

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach (Knippen) Age 78 of Frankfort, IL formerly of Harwood Heights and Chicago, peacefully passed away on her farm on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She is survived by her loving family: children Angela (Ronald) Burman, Jon (Alexis) Bach and Clarice (Joseph) Marinello; grandchildren Joshua, Taylor, Samuel, Mackenzie, Zackari, and Joseph; Sister Mickey (Frank) Koster; and numerous godchildren,...

Grace E. Greenman

Grace E. Greenman

May 13, 2017

Grace E. Greenman Beloved wife of Clarence P. Greenman passed away Saturday, May 14, 2017. Private services were held.

Lynne L. Parker

Lynne L. Parker

May 12, 2017

Lynne L. Parker age 75, of Frankfort formerly of Cleveland Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, Loving wife of John Parker; beloved mother of Kevin Parker and Leslie (Eric) Walton; cherished grandmother of Sarah Walton and Teresa Hoffmann and dearest cousin of Karen (Stanley) Schneider. Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, Allan & Therese Jackson (Miklovic)....

Mary C. Glaros

Mary C. Glaros

May 12, 2017

MARY C. GLAROS (KLEIDON) Age 61, of Mokena, passed away Friday, May 12th, 2017 at her home in Mokena. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, George Glaros, son, Nicholas (Melissa) Glaros, granddaughter, Melina Glaros, siblings, Margaret (Charles) Rowe, Eileen Kleidon and several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William & Majorie Kleidon (Wolf)....

Mary "Denny" Babor

Mary "Denny" Babor

May 11, 2017

Mary "Denny" Babor (Richter) Age 66, of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away Thursday, May 11th, 2017. Mary is survived by her loving family; spouse Wayne Babor; children Daniel Babor, Kelly (Shane) Higgins and Gregory Babor; brothers John (Gail) Richter and Donald (Linda) Richter; grandchildren Liam, Mackenzie, Declan and Tanner Higgins; nieces and nephews Zack, Emily, Katie, Justin and...

Michael John Renison

Michael John Renison

May 11, 2017

Michael John Renison 65, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born in Chicago to the late Thomas and Eleanor (nee Seese) Renison. Loving brother-in-law of Margean (the late Thomas) Renison; dear uncle of Lisa (Edward) Benson, Susan (Richard) Garland, and Steven (Christie) Renison; cherished great uncle of numerous great nieces and great nephews and beloved cousin of many....

Vincent J. Bertucci

Vincent J. Bertucci

May 10, 2017

Vincent J. Bertucci 88, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his home. Vincent was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Florence Bertucci. Caring and devoted husband of Geraldine (nee Prescia); loving father of Marianne (Alex) Novakovic, Geraldine (Paul) Murphy, James (Angel), Frank (Patty), Dominick (Sally), and Maria (Mike) Egan; cherished grandfather of the late Zachary Novakovic, Mara,...

Lehla L Powell

Lehla L Powell

May 10, 2017

LEHLA L. POWELL (FRAMBERG) Age 43, passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 in Joliet. Lehla is survived by her loving family, husband, Erek Powell, mother, Rebecca Framberg (Holloway), children, Ashley Cameron, Jayson Powell, siblings, Melissa (Fidel) Valadez, Jackie Cameron, nieces and nephews, Rebekka (Diego) Castillo, Julia Valadez, Miguel Valadez, Tomas Valadez, Savannah Valadez and Jackson Powell. Lehla was preceded in...

Dominic A. Dirutigliano

Dominic A. Dirutigliano

May 9, 2017

Dominic A. DiRutigliano Age 90, of Frankfort passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Ann DiRutigliano; loving father of Terry and Paula DiRutigliano; dearest son of the late Joseph and Catrina DiRutigliano; dear brother of the late Theresa Songero and Mary DiRutigliano and survived by several nieces and nephews.. Dominic was a veteran of...

Russell "Russ" A. Schippits

Russell "Russ" A. Schippits

May 8, 2017

Russell "Russ" A. Schippits, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017; beloved husband of Dawn M. Nee Butkus; loving father of Jayson and Aleah (Eddie) Brooks; fond son of the late Harold Schippits and the late Wilma nee Vandre; dearest brother of Harold "Hal" (Sandi) Schippits, Jr., George (Kathie) Schippits, and Denise (Mike) Lonigro and brother-in-law of April...

Helen "Jean" Mcpartlin

Helen "Jean" Mcpartlin

May 8, 2017

Helen "Jean" McPartlin Born: June 5, 1926 Died: May 8, 2017 With family surrounding her, Jean answered the Lord's call and quickly slipped from this earth into her heavenly home to join her much missed spouse, Art, who passed before her in 2014. They were high school sweethearts married for 66 years. Jean was born in Joliet to Floyd and...

Edmund T. Krol

Edmund T. Krol

May 7, 2017

Edmund T. Krol 89, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. Ed was born in Chicago to the late Kazmir and Bernice (nee Gajewicz) Krol. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Super); loving father of Thomas (Christine), Robert (Gayle), Richard (Susan), Jack (Lawrence), Lucille (Paul) Sterk; cherished grandfather of Kimberly Whipple, Jeffrey (Monica) Krol, Andrew (fiancé Maribel) Krol, Amy (Joseph)...