Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Della "Louise" Boltz

Della "Louise" Boltz

Feb 16, 2017

DELLA "LOUISE" BOLTZ (CARMONY) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Louise is survived by her loving family, her husband of 59 years, Donald Boltz, children, Robin (Richard) Suhs, Darryl (Kim) Boltz, Veda Carmony, Cheri (Laurie Roxworthy) Boltz, brother, Raymond (Barbara) Carmony, grandchildren, Katy (Deveraux) Taylor, Brandon Boltz, Heather Boltz,...

Charles A. Mccallen

Charles A. Mccallen

Feb 14, 2017

Charles A. McCallen 83, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet. Charles was born in Watson Township (Effingham), IL to the late Lloyd A. and Mildred S. (nee Tedrick) McCallen. Loving father of the late Charles (in infancy), Mary (Ted) Tonelli, Thomas C. McCallen, Cynthia J. McCallen, and Donald (Elaine) McCallen; cherished grandfather of Jamie (Corey) Bruff,...

Geraldine J. Ludolph

Geraldine J. Ludolph

Feb 13, 2017

Geraldine J. Ludolph (nee Woycheese) Age 82, resident of Orland Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Ludolph Jr.; loving mother of John (Diane) Ludolph, Alan (Juli Stutz) Ludolph, Brian (Ann) Ludolph and the late George Ludolph III; dearest sister of Jan (Doug) Watson and Jack (Patricia) Woycheese; cherished grandmother...

Mrs. Laura L. Phelps

Mrs. Laura L. Phelps

Feb 12, 2017

Laura L. Phelps (nee Jacob) 62, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Beloved wife of David A. Phelps; loving daughter of Robert Jacob and the late Shirley Jacob (Bennett); devoted mother of Andy (Tammy) Forsythe and Bryan (Rachel) Forsythe; and dear step-mother of David R. Phelps and Angela Phelps; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Phelps; treasured sister...

Mario  Sr. Sanchez

Mario Sr. Sanchez

Feb 12, 2017

Mario Sanchez Sr. Age 59, of Frankfort formerly of Plymouth Indiana. Loving husband of Gabriela (nee Gonzalez); beloved father of Sandra Sanchez and the late Mario Sanchez Jr.; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Sophia, Mario and Maverick. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mario played in many indoor and outdoor Soccer Leagues. Family will receive friends...

Ethel M. Esgar

Ethel M. Esgar

Feb 11, 2017

ETHEL M. ESGAR (GAENZLE) Age 93, of Plainfield passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet in Joliet. Ethel is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patricia Esgar, granddaughter, Corryn (Curtis) Sineath, one great grandchild on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Sarah Gaenzle (Fasig), husband, William...

Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen

Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen

Feb 11, 2017

Carol A. Stirzen (Licina) Age 74, of New Lenox, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Stirzen; loving mother of Michele (Ben) Burgio and Michael (Michelle) Paukstis; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Maxwell, Cooper, Claudia, and Joyanna; and great-grandmother of Savannah; dear sister of Philip Licina. She was preceded in death by her...

Lois N. Kelly

Lois N. Kelly

Feb 10, 2017

Lois N. Kelly 86, of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. Lois was born in Joliet to the late Arthur and Hulda (nee Nelson) Larson. Loving mother of Kirk (Christine) Kelly of Manhattan, IL, Keith (Jeanne) Kelly of Bass Lake, IN, and Karen Kelly of Joliet, IL;...

Wayne Bracken

Wayne Bracken

Feb 10, 2017

Wayne Bracken Age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 10. 2017. Loving husband of Carol (nee Franson); beloved father of Sherri (David Kandow) Bracken and Sheila (Chad) Vaughn; dearest brother of the late Edith Travis, Joyce (late Don) Norton, Faye Bowers and Doug (Ronni) Bracken; proud grandfather of Alyssa Kandow, Griffin Vaughn and Owen Vaughn;...

Terry L. Patton

Terry L. Patton

Feb 10, 2017

Terry L. Patton (nee Woolard), age 67, resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Terry is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Bill Patton; loving children Kimberly (Scott) Senffner and Christine Patton (Brian Palmer); grandchildren Cassie (Colton), Ryan, Mya, and Baylee; great-grandchildren Olivia and Ryder; her sister Randy...

Mr. Edward A. Brink

Mr. Edward A. Brink

Feb 10, 2017

Edward A. Brink Age 81, resident of Mokena, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving husband of Ann (nee Henderson); loving father of Sue Wilkins, Bradley E. Brink and Jeffrey A. Brink; cherished grandfather of Justin (Megg) Wilkins, Rachel (Brandon) Briones, Danielle (Jon) Novack, Alexa Ramirez, Morgan Brink, and Abby Brink; and great-grandfather of Kaden and Emmie. He was...

Inez Dite

Inez Dite

Feb 9, 2017

Inez Dite (nee Boudreau) 94, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her daughter's home where she had resided for the last nine years. Inez was born February 5, 1923 in Manteno, to the late Joseph and Nora (nee LeRoy) Boudreau. Loving mother of Butch (Sue) Dite of New Lenox, Dianna (Dan) Heseltine of Joliet, and Sandra Gorney...

Mrs. Martha I. Murray

Mrs. Martha I. Murray

Feb 8, 2017

Martha I. Murray Age 77, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of James Murray; loving mother of Rick Clement, Mark Clement, Lisa (Randy) Owens, and Diana Nudo; cherished grandmother of Cassandra Clement, Kelli Clement, Ann Marie Bates, Dominick Zmuco, George Nudo and Carmen Nudo; and great-grandmother of Xayla Olsen, Brayden Mastea, and Grayson Bates; dear...

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma-Petralia

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma-Petralia

Feb 7, 2017

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma - Petralia (Maher) Age 84 of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox and Worth, passed away on Tuesday, February 7. 2017. Loving wife of Bobby Petralia and the late Joseph Surma; beloved mother of Gerry (Marilu) Surma, Cathy (Joseph CPD) Tyrcha, Sheryl (Charles) Cronin, Louise (Tom) Tabisz, John (Dawn) Surma,Kathi (Chuck) Livingston, Debbie (Larry) Olson and Glenn...

Mr. Michael W. Erickson

Mr. Michael W. Erickson

Feb 7, 2017

Michael W. Erickson Age 69, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Claudia (nee Whitmarsh); loving father of Denise (Raymond) Esposito, Adam (Victoria) Erickson, and Jeffery (Bobbie) Whitmarsh; cherished grandfather of Cody, Jacob, Courtney, Hunter, Emily, Raymond, Aurora, and Tony; also survived by numerous nieces & nephews; fond brother of Karl (Margaret) Erickson....

Sherri T. Skentzos

Sherri T. Skentzos

Feb 5, 2017

Sherri T. Skentzos 49, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. Beloved wife of Nick Skentzos; dearest mother of Nicholas and Vincent Skentzos; loving daughter of Agnes (Jerry) Spero; cherished sister of Fred (Diana) Ciocci, Dena Ciocci Perillo, Chris Spero, Vince (Kelly) Ciocci and Dominic Ciocci; dear step daughter of Rosemarie "Chickie" Ciocci. She was...

Mr. Joseph C. Smego

Mr. Joseph C. Smego

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph C. Smego JOSEPH CHARLES SMEGO (Joe) 98, formally of Green Garden Township passed away Sunday February 5, 2017. Devoted husband of Kay Smego (nee Linden) for 72 loving years. Was employed as Railroad engineer at the E.J.&E. Railroad in Joliet for 49 years and retired proud Farmer in Green Garden Township for 56 years. Loving father of Susan (Daniel)...

Ludovico "Rico" Bongiovanni

Ludovico "Rico" Bongiovanni

Feb 5, 2017

Bongiovanni, Ludovico "Rico" age 70 of Mokena; beloved of Connie Sowa; fond son of the late Ignazia (nee Caldara) and Giuseppe; dearest brother of Josephine (Bill) Savarino, the late Luigia (the late John) Marino and the late Vincenzo (Josephine); dearest uncle of Alfonzo (Maureen) Marino, Santa (David) Jermolowicz, Josie (Eric) Schmidt, Nancy (Barry) McDonald, Joseph (Tina) Bongiovanni; loving uncle and...

Terri L. Rossi

Terri L. Rossi

Feb 4, 2017

TERRI L. ROSSI (WILSON) Age 63 of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, February 4th 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Terri is survived by her loving family, husband, Raymond "Ray" Rossi, children, Amanda (Michael) Marshall, Brandon (Kristin) Rossi, Carmen Rossi, Drake Rossi, siblings, Sharon (Dave) Pavletich, Floyd (Patti) Wilson, Scott (Jane) Wilson, grandchildren, Brock Marshall, Chase...

Alfred A. Vorreyer

Alfred A. Vorreyer

Feb 4, 2017

Alfred A. Vorreyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Andrew Vorreyer on February 4, 2017. He lived in New Lenox IL and formerly Cicero IL. He was born on 7-14-1930 in Chicago, and is predeceased by his father Alfred, his mother Violet (Jasinski), and his brother Richard. Al was married to Elaine (Rudman) for...