Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

David J. Sellenberg

David J. Sellenberg

Mar 2, 2016

David J. Sellenberg age 76. Longtime Frankfort resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. U.S. Marine Veteran. Retired Industrial Equipment Salesman. Husband for 49 years of Elizabeth "Betty" nee Propati. Father of Eric (Susan) Sellenberg and Amy (Jason) Uner. Grandfather of Jackson and Dylan Uner, and Annie and Gretchen Sellenberg. Brother-in-law of the late Dr. Joseph (Flora) Propati and Mamie (late...

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan

Mar 1, 2016

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan Age 14, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home in Monee, with his family at his side. Beloved son of Michael and Kathy Sullivan (Tomczuk); loving brother of Macy and William Sullivan; cherished grandson of John and Linda Tomczuk and Marge and Jerry Sullivan; treasured nephew of Karen (Jim) O'Brien, John Tomczuk,...

Mr. Richard Danek

Mr. Richard Danek

Feb 29, 2016

Richard Danek Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Valerie nee Burrer; loving father of Heather (Kevin) McHale and Keith (Susan) Danek; cherished grandfather of Jaden and Tivon Danek, and Reannon, Shane, Tessa, and Kellen McHale; dear brother of George (Carol-Ann) Danek, Christopher (Peg) Danek, and Veronica (George) Belleau. He was preceded in death...

Joseph R. Grobarcik

Joseph R. Grobarcik

Feb 28, 2016

Joseph R. Grobarcik 75, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. He was born on March 12, 1940 to the late Joseph and Victoria (nee Jankola). Joe was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. He was the owner of Holladay Plumbing from which was retired. He was an avid fisherman and a longtime...

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek,  Sr.

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek, Sr.

Feb 24, 2016

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek, Sr., of Mokena passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Loving husband of Vicki Rozek; beloved father of Doug Rozek, Jr., Jackie Rozek and Ashley Rozek; dearest son of Josephine Rozek and the late Edward "Dick" Rozek, cherished brother of Kimberly (Paul) Jensen, also survived by many nieces and...

Robert Joseph Dieringer

Robert Joseph Dieringer

Feb 22, 2016

Robert J. Dieringer, age 74, was surrounded by family when he was called home to heaven on February 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Esther: Devoted father of James (Devrin), Cynthia, Robert, and Ralph (Halina); Cherished grandfather of Robert, Morghan, Tristan, Wyatt, Natalia, Michael, John, Victoria, Weronika, Amanda and Ryan and great granddaughter, Iliana; Loving Brother of Del Roy (Terry) Prokop,...

Warren "Pike" W Keuch

Warren "Pike" W Keuch

Feb 21, 2016

WARREN "PIKE" W. KEUCH Age 83 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee. Warren is survived by his loving family, wife, Janis Keuch (Freese), sons, Warren L. (Donna) Keuch, Gordie Keuch, sister, Laverne Rechkemer, grandchildren, Warren J. Keuch, Justin A. Keuch, Kyle G. Keuch, Chris L. Keuch, Kaylah C. Keuch and Tyler "Pike" Keuch....

Elizabeth E. Huls

Elizabeth E. Huls

Feb 21, 2016

Elizabeth E. Huls (Lif) Age 95, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Herbert M. Huls; loving mother of Herbert R. Huls and Deborah (Bruce) Fulton; cherished grandmother of Bruce (Tracy) Fulton, Laura Huls Eason, Suzanne (Rob) Cronberg, Thomas (Kerry) Fulton, and...

Judith L Stenz

Judith L Stenz

Feb 20, 2016

JUDITH "JUDY" LENT STENZ (JONES) Born: March 6, 1926 Died: February 20, 2016. Judith "Judy" L. Stenz, born March 6, 1926, passed away on February 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wood Stenz (April 5, 2015). Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late William and Margaret Jones. Judy was a homemaker raising four...

Patricia A. Furdek

Patricia A. Furdek

Feb 19, 2016

Patricia A. Furdek (nee Ruettiger) Age 76, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Patricia was born in Memphis, TN to the late Sylvester L. and Hester E. (nee McGuire) Ruettiger. Beloved wife of the late Richard J Furdek; loving mother of Pamela Perona, Michael (fiancée Pamela Hochhalter) Furdek and Stephen Furdek; cherished grandmother of...

Mr. Frank J. Bader

Mr. Frank J. Bader

Feb 16, 2016

Frank J. Bader, age 91, of Chicago passed away on February 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Catherine M. Bader nee Schultz; loving father of Mary (Carl) Dampier, Paul (Lenore) Bader, Laurice Kopta, Roberta (Dave) Hahn, Tom (Sue) Bader, Jack (Sue) Bader, Joe (Shirley Glowacki) and Jim (Merri) Bader; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was preceded in death by...

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein

Feb 15, 2016

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein 86, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2016. Most important in Kenneth's life was the love he had for his family. Loving son of the late Erwin and Clara (nee Schueler) Schiefelbein; Beloved brother of Lucille (the late Edward Sr.) Jenski, the late Erwin Jr. (Rita) Schiefelbein, the late Dolores (the late Ken) Sostak, Lorraine...

Patricia A. Moats

Patricia A. Moats

Feb 14, 2016

Patricia A. Moats (Shields) age 54, of Momence, formerly of Michigan City, IN and Matteson, IL; passed away on February 14, 2016. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late James Shields. Loving mother of Joshua (Nicole) Moats and Jeremy Moats; cherished grandmother of Savannah, Weston, Jeremy, and one on the way, Adaliene; dear sister of James (Michelle) Shields; fond aunt...

Mrs. Denise Kay Hesse

Mrs. Denise Kay Hesse

Feb 14, 2016

Denise Kay Hesse nee Yerkes Age 46, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Rick Hesse; loving mother of Ashley and Ricky Hesse; treasured daughter of Walter and Mary Kay Yerkes; dear sister of Sharon (Kevin) Szewczyk and Michael (Darlene) Yerkes; cherished daughter-in-law of Edie Lauderback and the late Robert Hesse; fond sister-in-law of...

Patrick M Power,  Sr.

Patrick M Power, Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

Patrick Michael Power Sr. Patrick Power left this earth on February 12, 2016 at the age 84. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Mae Compton Power. He had been blessed by his children, Nanci Artwohl (Paul), Kate Austin (Gordon), Dotti Hurrle (Don), Diane Reynolds, Patrick Power Jr. (Nancy), and Michael Power (Vasso). Pat was a...

Mary A. Kimmel

Mary A. Kimmel

Feb 11, 2016

Mary A. Kimmel (Eschbach) Age 86, a resident of Mokena, IL passed away on February 11, 2016. Beloved mother of Margaret Deaton-Norris (Packy), Willam Gallaher (Janet), and late Patrick Gallagher (Susan); and loving step-mother of Charles Kimmel Jr. (Teri); cherished grandmother of George Deaton (Amy), Jeffrey Deaton, Christopher Gallagher, Brenden Gallagher (Erin), Caitlin McKinley (Curt), Ellyn Gallagher, Frank Gallagher, Julie...

Nancy Ann Ceh

Nancy Ann Ceh

Feb 11, 2016

Nancy Ann Ceh (nee Hall), age 65 of Frankfort passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Loving wife of James Ceh; beloved mother of Holly (Steven) Moore, Teri Hosman, Christopher (Nickki) Ceh and Marie (Matt) Meents; dearest daughter of Lloyd Hall; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Kara, Jacy, Leah, Hope, Brody, Mickey and Mackenzie; dear sister of Susan Sekula and Donna Cook....

Mr. James A. Campbell

Mr. James A. Campbell

Feb 11, 2016

James A. Campbell James A. Campbell, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Aurora, IL, he was the son of the late Ray and June Campbell. Jim was a member of the EAA/ Experimental Aircraft Association helping with the restoration of the Spirit of St. Louis replica; also a member of the...

Mrs. Joan B. Samulski

Mrs. Joan B. Samulski

Feb 10, 2016

Joan B. Samulski nee Rodgers Age 70, of Elwood, formerly of Oak Forest, IL. passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Thomas Samulski; loving mother of Kathleen (David) Szymanek and Thomas J. (Rhonda) Samulski; cherished grandmother of Zachary, Alecia, and Luke Szymanek, and Jacob and Ryan Samulski; dear sister of Joseph (Janet) Siuda. Joan was past president...

Roseanna Frighetto

Roseanna Frighetto

Feb 9, 2016

Rosanna Frighetto age 49. Longtime Orland Park resident formerly of Glenwood. Devoted mother of Melissa Rose Cartolano. Beloved daughter of Angelo and the late Mary (nee Sani) Frighetto. Cherished sister of Gina (Martin) Sakiewicz, Michael Frighetto and Deborah (Richard) Stricker. Loving "Auntie Ro" to Hunter, Vincent, Jaclyn, Christopher, Samantha and Jessica. Daughter in law of Barbara and the late Michael...