Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Shelly L Smolka

Shelly L Smolka

Sep 2, 2015

SHELLY L. SMOLKA Age 39, of Fort Myers FL, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Shelly is survived by her loving family, parents, Robert & Barbara Smolka (Lepacek), children, Kaylee Anderson, Tyler Anderson, sister, Cheryl (Robert) Toler, grandfather, Raymond Lepacek, niece, Jodi Zanelli, great grandnephew, Colton Matthew Loehman and numerous aunts,...

Robert G. Trauthwein

Robert G. Trauthwein

Sep 2, 2015

Robert G. Trauthwein age 67, of Richton Park formerly of Park Forest passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Loving husband of Patricia (nee DiGuido) Trauthwein; beloved father of Robert (Dawn) Trauthwein, Anthony Trauthwein, Michael (Veronica) Trauthwein and Dawn Dumbauld; dearest brother of Mary (Paul) Dent, Marcia (Jim) Flowers and Joyce (Steve) Franceschi; fond brother in law of Charlene Arnold;...

Mr. Joseph Farley Fitzgerald

Mr. Joseph Farley Fitzgerald

Aug 29, 2015

Joseph Farley Fitzgerald 87, of New Lenox formerly of Beverly, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Jean nee Freeburn; loving father of Laura (Rob) King, Linda (David) Tynan, and the late Thomas (Kathleen) Fitzgerald; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Marie, Daniel, Michael, Celia, Tom, and Billy. From 1946-47 Joe was a Paratrooper in the United States Army,...

Angela C Krenzel

Angela C Krenzel

Aug 27, 2015

ANGELA C. KRENZEL Age 41, of Homewood passed away Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Angela is survived by her loving family, mother, Marcia Krenzel (Drexler), brother, Anthony Krenzel, maternal grandmother, Corinne N. Drexler, fraternal grandmother, Rose Krenzel and several friends and relatives. Angela was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Krenzel, maternal grandfather,...

Clement "Joe" N Robles

Clement "Joe" N Robles

Aug 26, 2015

CLEMENT "JOE" N. ROBLES Age 77 of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at his home in Mokena, IL. Joe is survived by his loving family, wife, Lois Robles (McIntyre), children, Johanna (John) Kopec, Martin "Joe" (Sheila) Robles, Pamela (Rick) Rumoro, Jamieann (Marcel) Ciaro, Michael (Sara) Boudreau, Kenneth Boudreau, Cynthia (Rod) Smith, Susan (Jim) Bartelson, siblings, Rachel (Thomas) Tucker,...

Mr. Robert Gene Everts

Mr. Robert Gene Everts

Aug 26, 2015

Robert Everts (Gene) Robert Everts "Gene" born on August 16, 1934 of Coal City, Chicago, Dolton and most recently of Mokena, Illinois peacefully passed on August 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years and children at his side. Gene married the love of his life Arlene on June 30th, 1956 and was blessed with...

Rita Marie Quinlan

Rita Marie Quinlan

Aug 25, 2015

Rita Marie Quinlan nee Metz, age 94, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Seminole, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Walter Quinlan Sr.; loving mother of Joan Siwinski-Anderson, Walter Jr. (Shirley) Quinlan, Judith (Robert) Ward, and Patrick (Terri) Quinlan; cherished grandmother of 9, Ronald, Shari, Scott, Steven, John, Laura, Robert Jr., Tracy & Erin,...

Laverne V. Karr

Laverne V. Karr

Aug 25, 2015

LaVerne V. Karr (nee Ostermeyer) 92, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at The Cottages in New Lenox. LaVerne was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Frances (nee Marren) Ostermeyer. Loving, caring and devoted wife of the late George A. Karr; loving mother of Linda L. (Dennis) Kramer and Donna L. (Charles) Smith; cherished grandmother of...

James A. Koziel

James A. Koziel

Aug 23, 2015

James A. Koziel, age 61 of Frankfort, formerly of Alsip and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of 40 years to Joyce Koziel (nee Miller); dear father of Rosemary (Luther) Sexton; cherished grandfather of Autumn Sexton; beloved brother of Anna Marie (late Michael) Freeston, Denise (Daniel) Reberski, and Georgianna Koziel,...

Laverne C. Weiland

Laverne C. Weiland

Aug 23, 2015

LaVerne C. Weiland (nee Noyes), age 88 of Olympia Fields formerly of Orland Park passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015. Loving wife of the late George E. Weiland Jr.; dear mother of George (Denise) Weiland III and Gayle (James) Smith; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Donald) Rogers, George (Sandra) Weiland, Michelle Weiland, Jeremiah Smith, Jake (Ami) Smith and Josh (Melissa) Smith...

Thomas A Putman

Thomas A Putman

Aug 23, 2015

THOMAS A. PUTMAN Age 86 formerly of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at the Timbers of Shorewood. Thomas is survived by his loving family, children, Kenneth Putman, Ellen (Donald) Mytnik, Richard (Karen) Putman, Mary Schoenrade-Putman, siblings, Ann Heyne, Gerry Heckler, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Mary Putman...

Rudolph V. "Rudy" Allegrucci

Rudolph V. "Rudy" Allegrucci

Aug 21, 2015

Rudolph V. "Rudy" Allegrucci 87, of the Chicago Roseland area, Frankfort and most recently Joliet, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Rudy was born in Scranton, PA to the late Olivo and Rena (nee Brunetti) Allegrucci. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Torelli); loving father of Renee Allegrucci (Mark Lace) and Valerie (Fredrick)...

Michael E. Ducharme

Michael E. Ducharme

Aug 20, 2015

Michael E. Ducharme Age 24, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Beloved son of Steve and Cathy Ducharme nee Rice; loving brother of Stephanie (Joe) Brown and Matthew (Amanda) Ducharme; adoring uncle of Sadie Ducharme and Steven Brown; treasured grandson of Ken and Peg Rice and the late June Girard and late Edward Ducharme. He also...

Lenore Eileen Cardinael

Lenore Eileen Cardinael

Aug 20, 2015

LENORE EILEEN CARDINAEL Age 87 of Chicago, Il and Sun City West, Az, passed away August 20th at The Gardens at Providence Place in Mt. Juliet, Tn. Lenore was born on June 12th, 1928 in Chicago, Il., and grew up with her parents and sister and brothers. Following her high school graduation and while still a young working girl, Lenore...

Marcy Sink

Marcy Sink

Aug 19, 2015

Marcy Sink (nee Windt) Age 60, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park and Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, August 19h, 2015. Loving wife of the late Patrick Sink; beloved mother of Alicia and Bryan Sink; dearest daughter of the late Frank and Alice (nee McNulty) Windt; cherished sister of Mark (Diana) Windt, Sandy (Mark) Ferowich and Gary (Michelle) Windt;...

Beverly J. Seme

Beverly J. Seme

Aug 15, 2015

Beverly J. Seme nee Ewing Age 83, of Crest Hill, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Daren Seme; loving mother of Kevin Seme, Michael (Cindy) Seme, and Dara (Steve) Kruchko; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Michael) McMillan, Stacey Seme, Nicolas Kruchko, and Daren Kruchko; and great-grandmother of Cailynn McMillan, Colton Noack, and...

David William Miesmer

David William Miesmer

Aug 12, 2015

David William Miesmer, age 73 of Mokena passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; son David Miesmer; daughter Melissa (Jeremy) Fort and grandson Gunner Sebastian Fort. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen Miesmer and his parents Wayne and Anna Miesmer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp...

Margaret A. Johnson

Margaret A. Johnson

Aug 11, 2015

Margaret A. Johnson Age 79 of Frankfort formerly of the Chicago Bridgeport area, passed away on Tuesday, August 11h, 2015. Beloved wife of 61 years to Raleigh "Bud" Johnson; loving mother of Jospeh (Debbie) Johnson, Raleigh (Adela) Johnson and Edward Johnson; dearest sister of Sandy (Charles) Steele, Raymond "Tim" (late Joan) Halstead and the late William (late Elaine) Halstead; cherished...

Frances Meta Tilsy

Frances Meta Tilsy

Aug 11, 2015

Frances Meta Tilsy (nee White) 87, of Ashton, IL formerly of Mokena, IL passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at home. Frances was born in Chicago to the late Errol C. and Meta (nee Weith) White. Beloved wife of the late James E. Tilsy; loving mother of Thomas Tilsy, Sharon Griffin (Larry Sprengel), David (Kathy) Tilsy, Mark (Cindy) Tilsy and...

Bruce G. Seplak

Bruce G. Seplak

Aug 10, 2015

Bruce "Sparky" G. Seplak Age 60, of Reddick formerly of Lockport, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 10th, 2015 with his family at his side. Bruce is survived by his loving family, wife Ruth (nee Davis) Seplak; son Ken (Nina) Seplak; daughter Christina (David) Lindstrom; step son Anthony Kuriger; brother John Seplak; sister Dawn (Chris) Johnson; grandchildren Vanessa, Tori, Nick,...