Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Jun 12, 2024

Felipe de Jesús Estrada, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox, Illinois on June 12th, 2024. Known as Phil or Phillip by most, to those closest to him he was Dad, Padre, Flippy, Papi and myriad other nicknames. 

Phil’s legacy lives on with his daughter Jennifer (Gabriel) Griffith, his son Brandon (Rachel) Estrada, and the grandkids he loved...

Jun 12, 2024

Jacquelynn G. Mellen passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at Clarendale of Mokena, where she received needed end of life care. Jackie was born July 4, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa. Daughter of John (Jack) Alger and Virginia E. Alger, and sister to Debbie L. Bossch.

Loving survivors include her children Douglas C. Mellen (his fiancé, Karisa Tinsley), Jeffrey J. Mellen...

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara J. Brousil, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home in New Lenox.  

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Joseph Brousil; children, Mike (Joan) Brousil, Joe (Ann) Brousil, Darin Brousil, Deanna Rose, Dawn Holz, and Denise Miller; and her sister Darlene Cottrell; and her nieces, Lisa Cottrell and Michelle Bilbrey.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 9, 2024

Robert "Bob" Zmuda 85, of Tinley Park was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Harriet (nee Graff) Zmuda and passed away June 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Angelyn (nee Napoli) Zmuda; loving father of Kristine Fassler; proud grandfather of Mark and Brett Fassler; dear brother of the late Rose Wisniewski, the late Joseph Zmuda, the late Donald...

Jun 8, 2024

George A. Brent, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. 

George is survived by his beloved wife Geri (nee Rawski) Brent; his son Geremy (fiancé Brighid) Brent; grandson, Fred; his siblings, Joseph (Cathy) Brent, Sue Ann (Mark Blasen) Brent, Lynn (late Mark) Cesal, David (Pam) Brent, and Steven (Sue) Brent; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. 

He is preceded...

Jun 6, 2024

James B. “Jim” Mrumlinski, age 81, passed away surrounded by his five children on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Salinas, CA.

Jim is survived by his loving children Jennifer (Rene) Herrera, Janice (Daniel) Hiller, Joyce (Arthur) Kraus, James K. Mrumlinski, and Joseph Mrumlinski. James was grandfather to Amanda and Ali Waibel, Ashley Ramsey, Melissa and Alex Hiller, Jack, Joseph, and Emily...

Jun 6, 2024

Barbara Jean Gergely

Barbara Gergely (nee Mahlandt), age 81 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Carlyle, IL and Riverdale, IL passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Beecher, IL.  

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Gergely; loving mother of Delon (Keith) Schuldt and Joseph (Lynn) Gergely; cherished grandmother of Joseph Gergely and Tiffani Gergely;...

Jun 4, 2024

Susie Pasieta (nee Fiorillo) age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her home in Crest Hill.

She is survived by her beloved children, Nick (Laura) and Kim (Ken) Rozhon; her grandchildren, Jacob, Keith, and Benjamin Rozhon, and Bella and Mia Pasieta; siblings, Anna (late Charles) Littleton, and Jeannie (Kenneth) Kanwischer; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...

Jun 2, 2024

Laura M. Johnston 59, of Frankfort was born in Oak Lawn to the late John E. and Karen M. Johnston and passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024. Laura loved her nieces and nephews, and was a very proud aunt of Angie Palermo, John Palermo, Brooklyn Johnston, Faith Johnston and Jack Johnston. She will be missed by her...

May 31, 2024

Kelly Lynn Delgado, 54, of Tinley Park, passed away on May 31, 2024. She was the cherished sister and sister-in-law of Tina and Michael Niekamp.  Kelly was preceded in death by her loving and devoted parents, Yvonne and David Delgado. Born Sept. 29, 1969 to her parents, Kelly was welcomed home by her sister Tina in Tinley Park where she...

May 31, 2024

May 30, 2024

KENNETH R. FOX        

 

Age 80 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, May 30th 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

 

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Fox (Henisse), daughter, Becky (Mark Rademacher) Fox-Rademacher, grandchildren, Dean Rademacher, Shaun Rademacher, brother, Tom (Michelle) Fox, nieces and nephews, James Henisse, Jason (Debora) Henisse, Rachel Henisse, Gregory (Oksana) Fox...

May 29, 2024

EDITH MARIE SMALL  (GUNDERSON)

Of New Lenox Illinois, On May 29, 2024 Edith Small made her transition.  Edith was a lifelong resident of Joliet/New Lenox area.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1958 and attended Joliet Jr. College.

Edith retired from Illinois Tool Works in 2006.  During her tenure with ITW she was awarded five product design patents and became...

May 28, 2024

Carol E. Fuerst 63, longtime resident of New Lenox, was born in Evergreen Park to Kieran and Dolores Fogarty and passed away May 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Gregory Fuerst; loving mother of Brendan Fuerst; dear sister of Lorraine Fogarty, Kieran (Glo) Fogarty, Madeline (Richard Kerley) Fogarty, Catherine (Chris) Ruff, and Mary Ellen (Bill) Ruane; fond aunt of Claire (Nick)...

May 26, 2024

Gerald D. Wessel age 86 was born on September 11, 1937, in Secor, IL. He passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at StoryPoint Romeoville, IL. Gerald is survived by his two sons: Steven (Lesley), Mark (Michele); two grandsons: Nicholas and Alexander: four granddaughters: Hannah, Taylor, Holly, and Kelsey. He is also survived by eight nephews and one niece. Gerald...

May 26, 2024

M. JEAN ROBERTS

(FLANDERS)

 

M. Jean Roberts, 93, late of Frankfort, IL passed away Sunday, May 26th 2024.  Born in Chicago to the late Dean and Mary (Binka) Flanders.  Devoted wife of 60 years to the late Chief Robert L. Roberts (CCHPD).  Beloved mother of Doug (Nancy) Roberts, Dennis (Melody) Roberts and Dawn Stacy.   Her treasured grandchildren, Steven Roberts, Morgan (Cris)...

May 26, 2024

Carol Boyle (nee Perisin) age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at home in Mokena surrounded by her loving family.

Carol is survived by her beloved children, Kerry (Greg) Sudkamp, Katie (Nicolas) Carreon, Kelly (Doug) Loizzo, Thomas Boyle Jr, and Joseph Boyle; grandchildren, Abby, Aly, and Aubrey Sudkamp, Kayden, Nicolas, and Kinley Carreon, Gianna and Josette Loizzo; and...

May 24, 2024

Patricia A. Hood, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Friday, May 24, 2024. 



Pat is survived by her beloved daughters, Tracy (late Ted) Capjak, Jill (Greg Carey) Hood, Amy Hood, Pam (John) Widule, and Kerry (Brian) White; her grandchildren, Eric, Amber, and Mark Zukowski, Brett Capjak, Jake Hood, John Paul Baccus, Jasmyn Arnold, Taylor, Mackenzie, Brett, and...

May 22, 2024

Norma Owak- Madderom (nee VanGameron)

Age 98 passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Arc at Dwight, IL. Norma was born in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Sonja (nee Anderson) VanGameron. Beloved wife of the late Ray Owak and her second husband the late Robert Madderom; loving mother of the late Marsha Hawley, Laurel McKeown, and Robert (Laura)...

May 22, 2024

Scott M. Strache, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at his home in New Lenox. 

Scott is survived by his beloved children, Brett, Chad, Erin, and Grace Strache; his siblings, Thomas Strache, Michael Strache, and Susan (Joseph) Tranchida; and his nephew Austin Tranchida. 

He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 31 years Sara Uthe-Strache; his parents, Robert A. and Florence...