Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms Marjory E. Barris

Ms Marjory E. Barris

Jun 26, 2016

Marjory Elsie Barris nee Day Age 86, of Matteson, IL. Passed away on June 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Barris; loving sister of Edwin (Patricia) Day; cherished grandmother of Eric Barris; dear aunt of Jim (Linda) Day, Patrick Day, Edward (Grace) Day, Paula Neal, and Ronnie Pond. She was preceded in death by her sister Lorrayne...

Tyler H. Tsokatos

Tyler H. Tsokatos

Jun 25, 2016

Tyler H. Tsokatos 21, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2016. Beloved son of Rae and Robert "Skip" Naegel and Drew Tsokatos; brother of Drew Tsokatos Jr.; cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tyler's name to HERO (Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization of New Lenox) would be appreciated. Family will receive...

Ronald J. Kubas

Ronald J. Kubas

Jun 24, 2016

RONALD J. KUBAS Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Margaret (Eric) Larson, Dawn (Mike) Spizzirri, Robert (Jeannine) Kubas, Tina (James) Miletich, grandchildren, Eric Larson, Morgan Larson, Caroline Larson, Kevin Speedwell, Michael Spizzirri, Zachary Speedwell, Alexia Kubas, Antonia...

Patricia Lauren Marozas

Patricia Lauren Marozas

Jun 24, 2016

Patricia Lauren Marozas, age 50 of New Lenox, formerly of Blue Island and Tinley Park, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Loving mother of Lauren, MacKenna, and Ryan; beloved sister of Christina Keenan, Clinton (Kathy) Peters, Ivan (Kathy) Peters, and Michael (Dee) Peters; also survived by nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Patricia was a dedicated special and elementary education...

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

Jun 23, 2016

Robert Daniel Mestas Age 63, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Lori nee Seffren; loving father of Daniel (Waew) Mestas, Rachael (Tate) Dunkel, and Elliot Mestas; cherished grandfather of Aili, Juniper, and Kaya. Robert was a Marine Veteran, and Illinois Division Commander of Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a Civil War...

John "Jack" W. Casey

John "Jack" W. Casey

Jun 23, 2016

JOHN "JACK" W. CASEY Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jack is survived by his loving family, wife, Ruth Casey (Judd), children, Danny (Valerie) Casey, Amber (Alex Snapp) Casey, siblings, Daniel Casey, Kevin (Denise) Casey, Maureen (Ken) Dukes, Eileen (Angelo Bautista) Casey, Colleen (Dan) McLean, granddaughter, Molly...

Dorothy Turay

Dorothy Turay

Jun 23, 2016

Dorothy Turay, nee Demkowicz, age 96, beloved wife of the late Paul M. Turay (2001), loving mother of Paul A. (Carol Gida), fond grandmother of Paul, Jr., (Andrea), Jeffrey (Cindy) and Craig (Stephanie), great grandmother of Kevin, Leah, Rachel, Lauren, and Rylee., dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former employee of Aham and a team member of the 1st...

Helen Marie Legrett

Helen Marie Legrett

Jun 21, 2016

Helen Marie LeGrett nee Seamans Age 78, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of Auburn, New York, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank LeGrett; loving mother of Michelle (late Ralph) Ruiz, Rick (Vicki) LeGrett, and Kimberly Alcayaga; cherished grandmother of Jaime (Andy) Zemaitis, Nicole (Jerry) Sluiter, Lindsay (Victor) Ruiz, Dominic (Jennifer) Ruiz, Joshua LeGrett,...

Patricia C Eldridge

Patricia C Eldridge

Jun 21, 2016

PATRICIA C. ELDRIDGE (LANG) Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband of 50 years, James E. Eldridge, Sr., children, Leah (Ray) Bailey, James E. (Melissa) Eldridge, Jr., grandchildren, Lexi Bailey, Jenna Bailey, Andrew Eldridge, Ava Eldridge and niece Leslie (Rick)...

Mel G. Provencher

Mel G. Provencher

Jun 19, 2016

Mel G. Provencher 84, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mel's name to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitaion at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 3-8...

Christopher J Olson

Christopher J Olson

Jun 18, 2016

CHRISTOPHER J. OLSON Age 38, of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Chris is survived by his loving family, wife, Louise Eccles, children, Emma Jane Engler-Olson, Sophie Rose Olson, soon to be Chelsea Eden Olson, parents, Lee & Patricia Olson (Johnson), siblings, Daniel (Olivia) Olson, Brian (Melissa) Olson, Andrew Olson,...

Mr. Lowell Raymond Gullett

Mr. Lowell Raymond Gullett

Jun 17, 2016

Lowell Raymond Gullett 72, of Frankfort, IL; formerly of Washington, IL passed away on June 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen Gullett nee Burroughs; loving father of Matthew Ray (Suzanna) Gullett, Thomas Eugene (Kristi) Gullett, and Kimberly Ann (Jon) Beall; cherished grandfather of Abby, Allison, Sam, Katie, Timothy, Thaddeus, Kylee, and Elias; dear brother of Dwan (Rachel) Gullett, and Joe...

Tina-Marie Rose Cawi

Tina-Marie Rose Cawi

Jun 15, 2016

Tina-Marie Rose Cawi 54, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home. Tina-Marie was born in Grosse Point, MI to the late Georgette (nee Hecklin) and Edward (Frances) Cawi; loving sister of Stephen (Kimberly) Cawi, Mark (Melissa) Cawi, Lynn Cawi, Neal (Traci) Cawi; cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Tina-Marie was a self-employed Graphic Artist...

Edmund J. Knowles,  Sr.

Edmund J. Knowles, Sr.

Jun 15, 2016

Edmund J. Knowles Sr. 87, of Wilmington formerly of New Lenox and Albia, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Loving husband of Frances (nee Cruise) Knowles; beloved father of Edmund ( Mary Kaye) Kowles Jr., Patrick (Tracy) Knowles, Mary Jo (Frank) Fleck, Jeff (Linda) Knowles, Mike (Diane) Knowles, Danny (Tricia) Knowles, Terri Goemaat; dearest brother of Patricia (late Wendell)...

Mary E. Butler

Mary E. Butler

Jun 14, 2016

Mary E. Butler 65, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Mary was born in Joliet to the late Albert and Olga (nee Kocolowski). She was the beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Andrea (Tony) Pfieffer, Elizabeth (Tony) Butler-Elder and Caroline (fiancé Lawrence Carls) Butler; dear sister of Albert Snyder, Patricia...

Lawrence E. Smith

Lawrence E. Smith

Jun 11, 2016

Lawrence E. Smith 94, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Brookdale, Joliet. Larry was born in Joliet to the late James A. and Lilian (nee Klingloff) Smith. Beloved husband of 68 years of Gloria (nee Edwards); loving father of Leslie (Jerry Lee) Gingery and the late Terry L. Smith; dear brother of James A., Emmett R.,...

David Lee Wilkinson

David Lee Wilkinson

Jun 10, 2016

David Lee Wilkinson age 67 of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Loving husband of Laura (nee Vietoris) Wilkinson; beloved father of Byron (Kristin) Wilkinson and Stacy (Eric) Bateman; dearest brother of Richard (Linda) Wilkinson, Carol (Ron) Brannon and Becky (Al) Morris; cherished grandfather of Trevor Wilkinson, Savannah Bateman, Donevan Bateman and Owen Bateman,...

Donald W Klotz

Donald W Klotz

Jun 8, 2016

DONALD W. KLOTZ Age 78, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 with his family by his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Don is survived by his loving family. He married Carolyn Klotz (Marti) on May 6, 1961 and together they raised four wonderful, loving children; Cathleen (Randall) Knittle, Christine (David) Hiler, Kevin...

John T. Avants

John T. Avants

Jun 8, 2016

John T. Avants, age 60 of Frankfort formerly of Beverly, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Loving husband of the late Melissa Avants (nee Katula); beloved father of Daniel (Kelsie) Avants, Timothy Avants, Kimberlee Avants and Elizabeth Avants; dearest son of the late Boyd and Florence (nee McDonald) Avants; cherished brother of Robert (Pat) Avants, Mary Anderson and Judy...

Mr. Rosalio  Jr. Garcia

Mr. Rosalio Jr. Garcia

Jun 8, 2016

Rosalio Garcia Jr., Age 68, of Orland Park, IL. passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Cathy nee Baker; loving father of Jennifer (Peter) Momot, Laura (Donald) Shauger, and Jill Davis-Kuzmanich; cherished grandfather of Stephanie (Ray), Charles, Emily, Erik, and Sigmund; dear brother of Guadalupe Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Richard Garcia, Inez Digiacomo, Virginia Gutierrez, and Margaret Hernandez....