Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jack J. Mejdrich

Jack J. Mejdrich

Aug 24, 2016

Jack J. Mejdrich Age 83, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago and Burbank, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood IL. Jack is survived by his loving family; sons Jack, Brian (Lisa Lohan) and Steven (Shannon) Mejdrich; grandchildren Ashley and Amber Majewski, Christina, Brooke, Corryn, Joseph and Kylie Mejdrich. Jack was preceded...

Jane M. Foster

Jane M. Foster

Aug 24, 2016

Jane M. Foster (nee Longhini) 62, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jane was born in Joliet to the late Anthony and Margueritte (nee Lif) Longhini. Beloved wife of George K. Foster; loving mother of Bradley (Erica), Ryan, Kyle, and Heather (Bradley) Sanderson; cherished Nana of Alexandra, Ava and Layla...

Irene Ann Zychal

Irene Ann Zychal

Aug 23, 2016

Irene Ann Zychal, (nee Kwak) age 85, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away on August 23, 2016. Loving wife of the late Anthony Zychal; beloved mother of Anthony, Michael, Steven and the late Lisa Marie Zychal; dearest sister of Stanley Kwak and Mary Siotarski; cherished grandmother of Nathan, Joshua and Natalie Zychal and many nieces and nephews. She...

Victor Tomczak

Victor Tomczak

Aug 23, 2016

Victor Tomczak 65, of Homer Glen, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Baldwin); loving father of Jeff (Toni) Tomczak and Tyler Tomczak; cherished grandfather of Ryder Tomczak; dear brother of Dennis (Kathy) Tomczak, Lee (Joni) Tomczak, Keith (Arlene), and Steve (Cindy) Tomczak. Victor was a self-employed contractor/home builder. He was also a U.S. Army...

Gary G. Johansen

Gary G. Johansen

Aug 22, 2016

GARY G. JOHANSEN Age 79 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, August 22nd 2016 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Gary is survived by his loving family, children, Karen (Mark) Smetana, John (Shanon) Johansen, grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelly) Greene, Ryan Smetana, Kayley Smetana and Ella Johansen. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy Johansen...

John D. Singletary

John D. Singletary

Aug 20, 2016

John D. Singletary 66, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. John was born in Joliet to the late Harry and Rosemond (nee Johnson) Singletary. Beloved husband of Lori (nee Gorski); loving father of Katie Lynn Singletary and Cheryl Ketelaar; cherished Grampy of Tucker James, Brittany and Jessica; great grandfather of Kaden; dear brother of Janet (Randy) Hubbs and...

Tina Gagliardi

Tina Gagliardi

Aug 16, 2016

Tina Gagliardi (nee Tokich) 56, of New Lenox formerly of South Holland, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. Beloved wife of Anthony Gagliardi; loving mother of Gianna Gagliardi and Anthony Gagliardi; dear sister of Denise (John) Ragland; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Tina was preceded in death by her father Anthony Tokich, her...

Robert L. Timms

Robert L. Timms

Aug 15, 2016

ROBERT L. TIMMS Age 66 of Chicago, passed away on Monday, August 15th 2016 at his home in Chicago. Bob is survived by his loving family, sisters, Shirley Sorenson, Patricia Timms, nieces, Melissa Byrd, Rebekah (Josh) Cole, great niece, Mallory Byrd, great nephew, Jedidiah Byrd and numerous friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle & Ruth Timms...

Mr. John L. Kunhart

Mr. John L. Kunhart

Aug 15, 2016

John L. Kunhart age 72, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, IL. passed away on August 15, 2016. Beloved wife of Victoria (nee Gamino); loving father of Jeff (Diane) Kunhart, Jodi (Tony) Blasgen, and Jared (Ann Kuntzman) Kunhart; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Nicolette, Jake, Aubrey, and Jaden. John was an Army Veteran. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,...

Isabella Grace Beltrame

Isabella Grace Beltrame

Aug 15, 2016

Isabella Grace Beltrame Age 5, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 15, 2016. Precious daughter of Nicholas and Melissa (nee Morgan) Beltrame; loving sister of Gianna Beltrame; cherished granddaughter of Shirley and Joseph Morgan, Rick and Kristin Beltrame and Victoria Beltrame; loved great granddaughter of Shirley Kerley, Iris and Aldo Beltrame and Marian...

Lawrence E. Oglesby

Lawrence E. Oglesby

Aug 15, 2016

LAWRENCE E. OGLESBY Age 86 of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, August 15th 2016 at his home in Frankfort. Lawrence is survived by his loving family, wife, Joy Oglesby (East), son, Gary (Karen) Oglesby, siblings, Marilyn (Lyle) Sanstead, William (Darlene) Oglesby, Barbara (Vernon) Nelson, grandchildren, Leslie Oglesby, Laura (Steve) Long, David Oglesby, great grandchildren, Dylan McIntyre, Autumn Long, Madeline Long...

Marlene Florence Margentina

Marlene Florence Margentina

Aug 13, 2016

Marlene F. Margentina (nee Ketelaar) Age 58, longtime of Homer Glen, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Marlene is survived by her loving family; husband, Ross Margentina; children Kyle Margentina and Samantha (Michael) Barry; mother Jeanne Ketelaar (nee Thompson); siblings Gene (Patricia) Ketelaar, Roy (Lorraine) Ketelaar, James (Karen) Ketelaar, Laura (Guy) Mathis and Elaine (Jim) Kaminski; step granddaughter Leah...

Mr. Robert E. Zolner,  Sr.

Mr. Robert E. Zolner, Sr.

Aug 12, 2016

Robert E. Zolner Sr. Age 73, of Frankfort, formerly of Oak Forest, IL. Passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Jo Anne Zolner nee Drda; loving father of Jo Anne Zolner and Robert Jr. (Sharon) Zolner; cherished grandfather of Christopher Zolner; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Clifford "Cliff" "Pee Wee" Hobbs

Clifford "Cliff" "Pee Wee" Hobbs

Aug 11, 2016

Clifford "Cliff" "Pee Wee" Hobbs, age 44, of Manteno formerly of Oak Forest, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August, 11, 2016, Loving husband of Beverly (nee Austin) Hobbs; cherished father of Jessica Hobbs; dearest step father of Ricky Robinson; beloved son of Charles and Jacqueline (Nee Hiatt) Hobbs; dear brother of Chuck (Marybeth) Hobbs, Jeff (Michelle) Hobbs, Chris (Valerie) Hobbs...

Mr. Sigmund S. Hardel

Mr. Sigmund S. Hardel

Aug 11, 2016

Sigmund S. Hardel Age 69 of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Jane nee Pyzia; loving son of Aniela nee Ubycha and the late Joseph Hardel; cherished father of Paul (Martha Juarez) Hardel and Jessica (Kevin) Gough; treasured grandfather of Paul, Cecilia, Molly, and Wyatt; fond brother-in-law of Patricia (Norbert) and Bernadine (Thomas);...

Barbara L. Lindstrom

Barbara L. Lindstrom

Aug 11, 2016

Barbara L. Lindstrom (nee Lamar), age 83, of South Wilmington, IL., formerly of Lockport, IL. passed away after a 4 year battle with cancer on Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Joliet, IL. Barbara was born on October 12, 1932 in Coatesville, PA. to the late Harry F. Lamar and Suzanna Lamar (nee Lusky). Barbara is survived by her loving husband,...

Mary Therese Mikalian

Mary Therese Mikalian

Aug 10, 2016

Mary Therese 'Therese' Mikalian (Kurecki) age 50, of New Lenox, passed away on August 10, 2016 at home. Therese was born November 5, 1965 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Eugene Gerald and Mary Agnes (Cullen) Kurecki. She graduated from A. A. Stagg High School. She stayed home to raise her children and then began a career as medical records technician....

Mary Treharne

Mary Treharne

Aug 9, 2016

Mary Treharne Treharne, Mary (Morse, nee Balotti) (Grandma Gum), age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born in Mark, IL on Dec. 15, 1924. A resident of Joliet, IL since 1948. Preceded in death by first husband, Daniel Morse (1968), second husband, William Treharne (1984), mother (Mary), father (Battista), 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived by brother, Eugene...

Florence B. Wanat

Florence B. Wanat

Aug 9, 2016

Florence B. Wanat (nee Piotrowski); age 94 of Mokena, IL. passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wanat; loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Wanat, Dennis Wanat, Jeff Wanat, and Marcia (Robert) Laski; cherished grandmother of 9. Florence was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Constance Piotrowski. She was a member of St....

Signe K. Smith

Signe K. Smith

Aug 7, 2016

SIGNE K. SMITH (BERNARDONI) Age 42, of Joliet, passed away August 7th, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Signe is survived by her loving family, parents, John & Brenda Bernardoni (Spivey), maternal grandmother, Virginia Cumming, brother, Todd (Katie) Bernardoni, nephew, Evan Bernardoni and niece Emily Bernardoni. Signe was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church in Joliet and also a...