Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Anthony D Covelli

Anthony D Covelli

Aug 8, 2015

ANTHONY D. COVELLI Age 71, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Anthony is survived by his loving family, children, Ann (Russ) Vanoni, Tina Covelli, grandchildren, Samantha Smentek, Brandon Chmielewski, Brittney Chmielewski, Skylar Smentek, Jordyn Vanoni and great granddaughter, Autumn Smentek. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Carl...

Sue Joyce

Sue Joyce

Aug 5, 2015

Sue Joyce (nee Kraniak) 76, of New Lenox IL, formely of Gladwin MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband Don Joyce (former Clerk of Butman Twp); daughter Lisa (David) Goes; step children Alan (Gwen) Joyce, Scott (Debbie) Joyce, Sondra (Paul) Joyce, Wendy (Mike) Fenton and Kelly Joyce Wilson; sisters Mary Harp,...

Mr. Herbert L. Swick,  Jr.

Mr. Herbert L. Swick, Jr.

Aug 4, 2015

Herbert L. Swick Jr. Age 75 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015. Beloved husband of Leilani nee Rhodes; loving father of Glenn (Susan) Swick, Renee (Bill) Drake, Gary (Ruth) Swick, Christopher (Samantha) Swick, and Dawn (Tom) Sula; cherished grandfather of Jesse, Randy, Jared, Justin, Jason, Jacob, Zoe, Chance, Katie, and Ashley; dear brother of William (Patricia) Swick,...

Becky M Drafke

Becky M Drafke

Aug 3, 2015

BECKY M. DRAFKE (POOLE) Age 43 of Mokena, passed away on Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Becky is survived by her loving family, husband, Glen Drafke, mother, Janet Poole (Clancy), children, Jessica Drafke, Olivia Drafke, Ryan Drafke, Emma Drafke, siblings, Tony (Erin) Poole, Crystal (Ed) Schoenecker, father-in-law, Bob (Janie) Drafke, sisters-in-law, Laura (Brian Perlis)...

Mr. Daniel N. Colanto

Mr. Daniel N. Colanto

Aug 1, 2015

Daniel N. Colanto 83, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Marie nee Lathrop; loving father of Greg Colanto, Jeff (Esther) Colanto, Tim (Cheryl) Colanto, and Susan (Matthew) Kojs; cherished grandfather of Jason Colanto, Jennifer Colanto, Gregory (Sameena) Colanto, Tim (Heather) Colanto, Matthew Kojs, Daniel Colanto, Olivia Colanto and Kevin Kojs. Daniel was a...

Kathleen M. Denihan

Kathleen M. Denihan

Aug 1, 2015

Kathleen M. Denihan nee McEntee 95, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Beloved wife of late Stephen Denihan; loving mother of Helen Granich, Noreen Denihan, Brendan (Rebecca) Denihan, Catherine (Heidi) Kellihan, Desmond Denihan, Nuala (Kenneth) Hossack, and Una (Brian) Ingalls; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 5; dear sister of Maura (Coleman) O'Leary; also...

Elizabeth F Peters

Elizabeth F Peters

Jul 31, 2015

ELIZABETH F. PETERS (BOSMAN) Elizabeth F. Peters (Bosman) of Newnan Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2015 and is now resting in the hands of her Lord in heaven. Elizabeth is survived by her loving family, husband, Scott Peters, father, Otto Bosman, children, Amber (Chad) Mobley, Elizabeth (Justin) Heinonen and three grandchildren. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Mr. Joseph W. Srebro

Mr. Joseph W. Srebro

Jul 31, 2015

Joseph W. Srebro 91, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2015 with his family at his bedside. Beloved husband of LaVerne nee Kurtys; loving father of Donald (Linda Lauer) Srebro, Jane (Frank) Jurcak, Regina (Steve) Mallen, Laura (Jerry) Holman, Nancy (Jeff) Cutler, and Shirlee (Mark) Tomczak; cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 10; dear brother...

Irene L. Devos

Irene L. Devos

Jul 30, 2015

Irene L. DeVos (nee O'Donnell), age 78 of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Loving wife of the late John P. DeVos; beloved mother of Jack (Teresa) DeVos and Kathleen DeVos; dearest daughter of the late John and Lelia (nee Roach) O'Donnell; dear sister of the late Jerry O'Donnell and Patsy (late Jack) Doyle;...

Pamela Budney Brink

Pamela Budney Brink

Jul 29, 2015

Pamela Budney Brink, age 56, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Loving daughter of Christine Budney; beloved sister of Allen (Denise) Budney and Karen (Dominic) Santoro; cherished aunt of A.J. (Fiancee Crystal Potts) Budney, Christopher Budney, Patrick Budney, Tommy Budney Adam Santoro and Erica Santoro; special auntie and cousin Corrie Czerniak and Laurie...

Frances E. Ratoft

Frances E. Ratoft

Jul 29, 2015

Frances E. Ratoft (nee Narcisi) Age 84 of Mokena formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Loving wife of the late Medard Ratoft; beloved mother of William (Marilyn) Ratoft and Aurelia (Jeffery) Berner; dearest daughter of the late Enrico and Catherine (nee Montella) Narcisi; fond sister of Henry (late Janice) Narcisi, late Anthony (Doris) Compagnoni, late...

Arleen M. Beaudry

Arleen M. Beaudry

Jul 27, 2015

Arleen M. Beaudry (nee Phelan) 88, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Beaudry; loving mother of Charleen (Dale) Miller, Karl (Fran) Beaudry, Rick (Lylln) Brinkman, and the late Bonnie Brinkman; cherished grandmother of Stephanie Miller, Stephen Beaudry, Brian (Kendall) Beaudry, and Jennifer (Jesse) Brohinsky; dear sister of Audine (Francis) Whitlock...

Mr. Dan Marlowe

Mr. Dan Marlowe

Jul 27, 2015

Dan Marlowe 52, of New Lenox, formerly of Matteson, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Kasper; loving father of Matthew and Joseph Marlowe; dear brother of Christopher (Sue) Marlowe, Patty (James) McGehee, and John Marlowe; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Shirley...

Richard J. Grafrath

Richard J. Grafrath

Jul 24, 2015

Richard J. Grafrath 24, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved son of James and Debra Grafrath; loving brother of Courtney Grafrath; cherished grandson of Rose (the late Richard) Grafrath and the late Audrey and the late Richard Murzyn; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Steven G Michener

Steven G Michener

Jul 24, 2015

STEVEN G. MICHENER Age 49 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24th, 2015 in Lodi Township, WI. Steve is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Michener (Cosgrove), former wife, Linda, children, Hanna Michener, Jack Michener, step children, Liam Markham, Matthew Markham, Katie Markham, siblings, Clay (Terri) Michener, Mary Beth Roeda, Valerie (Tom) Woodcock, Sarah Vance and numerous...

Chris W. Novota

Chris W. Novota

Jul 24, 2015

Chris W. Novota (58 years old) a caring, charismatic man, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2015 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born December 19th, 1956, and raised in Frankfort, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School, and relocated to Colorado soon afterwards. There, he became friends with Tom Wohlford of the Butler Paper Company....

Luke Travis Maccallum

Luke Travis Maccallum

Jul 24, 2015

Luke Travis MacCallum 32, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved son of Mary Sue and Pete MacCallum; loving brother of Peter (Nicole) MacCallum III and James Milent Hurst; cherished grandson of Marcella (the late Milent) Kruc; dear nephew and cousin of many. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Charles R Guzaitis

Charles R Guzaitis

Jul 23, 2015

CHARLES R. GUZAITIS Age 72 of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, July 23rd 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Gerry Guzaitis (Zaremba), sons, Kevin (Sherri) Guzaitis, Keith (Alyssa) Guzaitis, brother, Gerald (Susan) Guzaitis, father-in-law, Bernard Burnell, sister-in-law, Linda (Raymond) Bazarko, nephews, Tony (Suzanne) Bazarko, David (Jenna Grzebielucha) Bazarko, great niece...

Anthony W. Furlong

Anthony W. Furlong

Jul 21, 2015

Anthony W. Furlong, age 20 of New Lenox passed away on July 21, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; son Alexander R. Furlong; mother Coleen Gordon; father Jeffrey Furlong; grandparents Margaret and the late Ronald Gordon, Wendi and Jeffery Jeffers; girlfriend Amy Podborny and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2015...

Linda Lou Robinson

Linda Lou Robinson

Jul 21, 2015

Linda Lou (Lohrenz) Robinson, 74, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. James Hospital Hospice floor in Chicago Heights, IL. There will be a celebration of Linda's life at the K of C's in Lincoln from 11-3 on August 8th, which would have been her 75th birthday. Linda Lou Robinson was born in Lincoln, on August...