Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mrs. Esther J. Elsen

Mrs. Esther J. Elsen

Mar 11, 2017

Esther Elsen (Frank) Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Elsen; loving mother of Dave (Chris) Elsen, and Denise (Keith) Michalowicz, cherished grandmother of Rebecca, John, Josephine, Annie, Paige; dear sister of Doug (Chris) Frank. Esther was a member of St. Clare DeMontefalco Archconfraternity in Chicago and a member of...

Laura Elizabeth Manikas

Laura Elizabeth Manikas

Mar 11, 2017

Laura Elizabeth Manikas (Cottrell), age 56, a longtime resident of Lockport and Homer Glen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; husband George Manikas; children Stephanie, Emily and George Manikas; brother Bill (Stephanie) Cottrell and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Mr. Jeremy A. Trino

Mr. Jeremy A. Trino

Mar 10, 2017

Jeremy A. Trino Age 40, a resident of Lockport, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Rachel Trino (Smith); loving father of Stella and Jianna Trino; cherished son of Marsha and Timothy Elsden; dear brother of John (Nicole) Huber and Jade Huber; and fond uncle of Jackson and Tyler Huber. Jeremy was a member of the New...

Concetta Bargiel

Concetta Bargiel

Mar 9, 2017

CONCETTA BARGIEL (BUONO) Age 94, of Lockport passed away Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Concetta is survived by her loving family, children, Maria (Mark) Redlich Sr., Casimir Bargiel, Richard Bargiel, grandchildren, Michelle Yalovay, Mark Redlich Jr., Benjamin Redlich, Richard Bargiel Jr., great grandchildren, Michael Redlich and Gabrielle Yalovay. Concetta was preceded in death by her parents,...

Irene Ralson

Irene Ralson

Mar 5, 2017

Irene Ralson (Klepser) Age 70, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 . Irene is survived by her loving family, children, David Ralson, Samantha (Robert) Pawlisz, Daniel (Colleen) Ralson and Angelique (Jason) Mazzorana.; siblings Sondra (Paul) Korman, Willard Klepser, Shirley (Michael) Prior, Earl (Leslie) Klepser, and Francis (Neil) Child, ;grandchildren Brooke (Keith) Libner, Daniel Ralson,...

Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams

Mar 3, 2017

Bruce Williams, age 76, at rest March 3rd; beloved husband of over 50 years of Dorothy nee Kroll; loving father of Mark (Pam) and Rachel; cherished grandpa of Lindsey, Anna, Paige, Brooke and Luke; fond brother of Thomas; also survived by several nieces & nephews. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, March 11th for a Celebration of Life service...

Virginia Tekla Colvin

Virginia Tekla Colvin

Mar 2, 2017

Virginia Tekla Colvin (Alm) Age 63, of Hoopeston formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Loving wife of the late Patrick Colvin; beloved daughter of the late August and Lucille (Holy) Alm; dearest mother of Janice Colvin, Joseph (Lindita) Colvin and Julie (Brian) Patton; fond sister of the late Raymond (Mary Ferguson) Alm, late William (Patricia) Alm,...

Agnes M. Leonard

Agnes M. Leonard

Mar 1, 2017

Agnes M. Leonard (nee Moreland) 90, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet. Agnes was born in Chicago to the late William and Agnes (nee McClellan). Beloved wife of the late Milton J. Leonard; loving mother of William (Jill) Leonard, Kathy (Gary) Frank, Terrence (JoAnn) Leonard, Janet (Mark) Holan, James (Therese) Leonard, and Kristi...

Maureen A. Mohan

Maureen A. Mohan

Feb 28, 2017

Maureen A. Mohan (Cissell), age 46 of Kankakee formerly of New Lenox, Country Club Hills and Park Forest, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; children Michael Cissell, Brian Mohan Jr., Brianna (Ryan) Reed and McKenna Mohan; father Charles Cissell; sisters Gail (Randy) Austgen and Michelle (Joseph) Navarro; former husband Brian Mohan Sr....

Carolyn S. Miller

Carolyn S. Miller

Feb 26, 2017

CAROLYN S. MILLER (PAUL) Age 50 of Crete, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 26th 2017 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. Carolyn is survived by her loving family, spouse, James Woody, children, KC Miller, Caitlin Woody, parents, William & Judith Paul (Muehring), sister, Cathy (Brian) Myhre, niece, Ciara Myhre, nephew Connor Myhre and many friends and loved ones. Carolyn was...

Mr. William N. Bolker

Mr. William N. Bolker

Feb 25, 2017

William N. Bolker age 79, Born on February 3, 1938 and lived in New Lenox his entire life. He entered heaven on February 25, 2017 after a courageous, brave fight. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Claudia (Larson) and a devoted dad to daughters Beverly (Michael) Judge, Kimberly (Jerrold) Davern and Michelle (Eric) O'Neill. He was happiest...

Donald J. Metzger

Donald J. Metzger

Feb 25, 2017

Donald J. Metzger 88, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, IL. Don was born in Joliet, to the late Joseph L. and Bertha P. (nee Anzzoline) Metzger. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Estelle A. (nee Shepherd), a niece Sandra (William) Renner, and nephews, Jay (Patricia) Mitrovich and Randy Mitrovich. Don...

Mrs. Charlene C. Farrell

Mrs. Charlene C. Farrell

Feb 24, 2017

Charlene C. Farrell (nee Collings) Age 83, resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald Farrell; loving mother of Donna (Ron) Ahlberg and Deirdre (David) Michelich; cherished grandmother of Ian, Abigail, Alexandra, and Madison; dear sister of Bonnie Rothman. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Collings (nee Jones), her...

Peggy L. Predl

Peggy L. Predl

Feb 23, 2017

PEGGY L. PREDL (JOHNSON) Age 90, of Dolton, passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Peggy is survived by her loving family, children, Richard (Susan) Predl, Jennifer (Richard) Walstra, David (Janice) Predl, Suzanne (George) Cook, grandchildren, Megan (Andrew) Krekling, Kristen (Robert) Salinas, Christopher (Anna) Walstra, Sarah Walstra, Valerie Poerio, Dominic Poerio, Anthony Poerio, great...

Vernell Zwolinski

Vernell Zwolinski

Feb 22, 2017

Vernell Zwolinski (88 years young) of New Lenox, IL passed over peacefully on February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Raymond, loving mother of Deb Zwolinski, Nancy (Terry) Koepke, Ray (Colleen) Zwolinski, and the late Gary Zwolinski (Brenda McCann). Cherished grandmother of Bryon (Jennifer) Koepke, the late Christian Koepke, Briana and Payton Zwolinski. Great grandmother of...

Herta "Hedda" A. Olson

Herta "Hedda" A. Olson

Feb 22, 2017

HERTA "HEDDA" A. OLSON (SCHUSSLER) Age 90, of Lockport passed away Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Hedda is survived by her loving family, daughters, Marie Saginus, Cindy Schnoes, grandchildren, Erica Saginus, Kyle (Amanda Beggs) Saginus, Ashley Rhodes and great grandson Colin. Hedda was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund & Rosa Schussler, husband, John Olson,...

Sally B. Faulkner

Sally B. Faulkner

Feb 19, 2017

Sally B. Faulkner (nee Riley) Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Malta, Sycamore and Paragould AR passed away on Sunday, February 19,2017. She is survived by her loving family; children John E. (Doris) Johnson and Julie Ann Johnson; sister Lillie (John) Reynolds; grandchildren Nathan Johnson, Emery Johnson and Lauren (Aaron) Black; great grandson Andy Black and many nieces and nephews....

Daniel S. Delia

Daniel S. Delia

Feb 18, 2017

Daniel S. Delia, age 53, of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; mother Lynda (nee Allen) Delia; children Elizabeth Delia, Patrick Delia and Lauren Delia; siblings Edward Delia, Debbie Popp and Anthony (Beth) Delia and his former wife Maryellen Boyle Delia. He was preceded in death by...

Michael J. Holba

Michael J. Holba

Feb 18, 2017

MICHAEL J. HOLBA "God Bless our best friend, our rock, our hero, husband and dad." Age 64, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at his home in Mokena. Mike is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Holba (Drzewiecki), children, Kelly (David) Hartman, Brian (Megan) Holba, siblings, Maryann (Michael) Leimbach, Patricia Pierce, Theresa (Steven) Spearson, grandchildren; better known...

Robert J. "Joe" Gougar

Robert J. "Joe" Gougar

Feb 17, 2017

Robert Joseph "Joe" Gougar passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, at the age of 90. He was born June 4, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Joe graduated from Joliet Township High School, class of 1944, and was the third generation to operate the Gougar family farm throughout his entire adult life. He was an avid fan of local high school...