Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Kathryn "Kathy" Landenberger

Kathryn "Kathy" Landenberger

Oct 5, 2015

Kathryn M. "Kathy" Landenberger nee Karolich. Age 61. Beloved wife of John Landenberger. Loving mother of Lisa (Bryan) Gnade and Karl (Brittany) Landenberger. Proud Grammy of Elizabeth and Jacob Gnade. Dear sister of Lynne Biehl, Greg (Nina) Karolich and Mark (Maritherese) Karolich. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Janet M Wenslauskis

Janet M Wenslauskis

Oct 5, 2015

Janet M. Wenslauskis (nee Reedy), age 61, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on October 5, 2015. Loving wife of David Wenslauskis; beloved mother of Matthew (Stacey) Wenslauskis and Joyce (Tom) Watson; dearest sister of Dennis Reedy, Michael (Tonie) Reedy, John Reedy, Joyce (Nick) Rys and the late Edward Reedy; dear daughter of the late Edward and Eleanore...

Ruelene Aarup

Ruelene Aarup

Oct 4, 2015

RUELENE AARUP (nee TRUSTY) Age 80 of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Sunday, October 4th, 2015. Ruelene is survived by her loving family, children, Charles Aarup, Cindy (Chris) Vassell, Dawn (Randy) Anderson, Robin (Steve) Valiunas, Janet (Leigh) DeYoung, sisters, Avis Rendina, Mary (Frank) Barresi, brothers Hugh (Eileen) Trusty and Jim (Sue) Fisher, grandchildren, Daniel (Tanja) Aarup,...

Anthony R. Brozovic

Anthony R. Brozovic

Oct 4, 2015

Anthony R. Brozovic 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Tony was born in Lockport, to the late Frank and Amelia (nee Benac) Brozovich, and lived in New Lenox the past 55 years. Beloved husband, of 59 years, of Ginny (nee Zembruski); loving father of Cheri (Phil) Webb, Rick (Liane) Brozovic, Michelle (Denis) Brunner and...

Mr. Walter J. Berry,  Jr.

Mr. Walter J. Berry, Jr.

Oct 4, 2015

Walter J. Berry Jr. 77, of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Loving father of Steven (Sue) Berry, Susan (Rich) Simanis, and Scott (Kathy) Berry; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Kaitlin, Kristen, Jack, and Jessica; and great-grandfather of Ryder, Jameson, and Tanner; dear brother of Joan (Bernie) Golab. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter J....

Aurelia "Rae" E Husnik

Aurelia "Rae" E Husnik

Oct 2, 2015

AURELIA "RAE" E. HUSNIK (MATYS) Age 88 of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago and Westmont, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Lemont Center in Lemont. Former wife of the late Edwin Husnik. Loving mother of Christine (Gregory) Murray, Marcia (Edward) Fatla and Elizabeth (Lyle) Dunahoo; grandmother of Melissa Fatla, the late Eric Fatla, Jessica Dunahoo, Matthew Dunahoo and Stephen Dunahoo....

Kimberly A. Delvaux

Kimberly A. Delvaux

Oct 2, 2015

Kimberly A. Delvaux 51, of Downers Grove, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Manor Care, Hinsdale. Beloved wife of Tony L. Delvaux; loving mother of Ashley and Amber Majewski; cherished daughter of Jack Mejdrich and Carol Mejdrich; dear sister of John Mejdrich, Brian (Lisa Lohan) Mejdrich and Steven (Shannon) Mejdrich; dear daughter-in-law of Clinton and Mary Jo Delvaux; fond...

Mary Louise Johnson

Mary Louise Johnson

Oct 1, 2015

MARY LOUISE JOHNSON (HULBERT) Born May 7, 1929, died at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on October 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Mary lived in Lockport all her married life. She and Oscar Johnson celebrated their 68 year wedding anniversary on September 14, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Hulbert, brothers Charles...

Robert Lee Mcminn

Robert Lee Mcminn

Sep 30, 2015

Robert L. McMinn age 87, resident of Matteson, formerly of Chicago Heights passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Loving husband of June (nee Murtha) McMinn; beloved father of Karen (Tom) Landi, Janice (Stan) Young, Roberta (Phillip) Conboy and June (Ed) Anderson; cherished grandfather of Mike (Kim) Landi, Kristine (Geoff) Sobieski, Steve (Jessica) Young, Andrew Young, David Young, Katie (fiancée...

Mr. George J. Mormann

Mr. George J. Mormann

Sep 29, 2015

George James Mormann, 58, passed away on Tuesday September 29, at his home in Manhattan, Illinois, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, George was a graduate of the class of 1975 at Lockport Township High School, and if you didn't know him personally, you undoubtedly heard his '57 Ford roaring through Homer Township...

Sandra J. Mckeen

Sandra J. Mckeen

Sep 28, 2015

Sandra J. McKeen nee Miller 54, of Sheridan, IL., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Beloved mother of Keith (Jamie) McKeen, and Lauren McKeen; adoring nana of Axel and Gage McKeen; dear sister of Walter Miller, Billy Gardner, and Paul Burris; treasured daughter of Charles "Vaughn" and the late Johanna Burris; cherished companion of Michael Boylan; also survived by...

Mr. George A. Nebe

Mr. George A. Nebe

Sep 26, 2015

George A. Nebe, 67, of New Lenox, IL, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at his home. George is survived by his two daughters, Julia Nebe and Kathryn (Jeffrey) Pazdan, sister, Candace (Michael) Mercado and brothers, Henry (Becky) Nebe, Frank Nebe, Edward Nebe and William Nebe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (Brosnan) Nebe, parents, William and...

Richard W. Tracy

Richard W. Tracy

Sep 26, 2015

Richard W. Tracy 57, of New Lenox, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was born in Chicago, to Virginia (nee Marohnic) and the late Evert Tracy. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Laszlo); loving father of Stephen (Tarina) Tracy, Brian (Erin) Tracy, Chrissy (Matt) Carter and Danny Tracy; cherished grandpa...

Glenn W Putnam

Glenn W Putnam

Sep 26, 2015

GLENN W. PUTNAM Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. Glenn is survived by his loving family, children, Cynthia (Bruce) Wozny, Jeffrey Putnam, Patricia (Kris) Houchin, brother, Stephen (Marjorie) Putnam, grandchildren, Todd (Margit) Alderson, Zackary Putnam, great grandchildren, Kelsey Alderson, Justin Alderson, Kayla Alderson and numerous nieces...

Thomas "Frange" J. Frangella

Thomas "Frange" J. Frangella

Sep 25, 2015

" Here's the latest on The Greatest" age 92 a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Devoted husband of Audrey (nee Kloos); beloved father of Therese (Wayne) Keller, Mary Jo (Bob) Gombas, Joann (Joe) Kessen, Tommy, Gerard (Kim), Timothy (Cathy), Christine (Mark) Crowley, Barbara (Corey) Bergamo and Maureen (Mike) Quaid; dearest grampa of Christy, Nicki, Julie,...

Tracy L Fash

Tracy L Fash

Sep 22, 2015

Tracy Lynn Fash, 40, entered into eternal life on September 22, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with her family by her side. Tracy was born on December 14, 1974 to Geraldine "Gerry" Crowe at St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point, IN. Along with her twin sister Eileen. She is the oldest of six children. Tracy graduated from...

Phoebe M. Mikus

Phoebe M. Mikus

Sep 22, 2015

Phoebe M. Mikus (nee Pieroth) Age 98 longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, September 22 2015, loving wife of the late Michael Mikus; beloved mother of Virgil A. (Nancy) Mikus, Diane (Jim) Mikus-Thomas and Paula Egan; cherished grandmother of Shannon and Rachel Egan and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.She was a volunteer for the Frankfort Public...

Andrew "Drew" Chambers

Andrew "Drew" Chambers

Sep 21, 2015

Andrew J. "Drew" Chambers Age 21, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Monday, September 21, 2015. ; Loving fiancé of Lexi Moreno; adoring father of Victoria Marie Chambers; beloved son of Gregory and Linda Chambers; cherished brother of Bradley and Ryan Chambers; treasured grandson of Mary and Raymond Chambers; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded...

Donald R. Graves

Donald R. Graves

Sep 21, 2015

Donald Graves 76, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Loving husband of the late Martha Graves (nee Montero); beloved father of Cristina (Alejandro) Polanco, Jeffrey (Margaret) Graves and Robert Graves; dearest brother of Judith (Daniel) Cure and Barbara (Ronald) Kieffer; cherished grandfather of Alex, Kyle, Nicholas, Morgan, Madison, Amber, Christopher and Joshua. Donald was a veteran of the...

Bette Suranovic

Bette Suranovic

Sep 20, 2015

Bette Suranovic (nee Hodorowicz), age 82 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born on April 6, 1933 to Peter Nowak and Wilhelmina Schroeder Nowak in Chicago Heights, IL. Bette was married to the late Richard L. Suranovic for a happy forty-one years. She is survived by three sons, Richard Anthony, David Louis, and Steven...