Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Sandra J Dunn

Sandra J Dunn

Jul 20, 2015

SANDRA J. DUNN Age 69 of Lockport, passed away on Monday, July 20th, 2015 in Lockport surrounded by her family. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Deana (Stan) Masnik, Larry (Wendy) Augello, Brian (Lila) Augello, siblings, Donald (Joan) Dunn, Louise (Charles) Foland, Richard (Edna) Dunn, Mary Ann (Roy) Lowe, Lindy (Carlos) Ward, Daniel Dunn, Sharon (Donald) Martin, Pat...

Betty L Johnson

Betty L Johnson

Jul 19, 2015

BETTY L. JOHNSON (KAISR) Age 90 of Fountain Hills AZ, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2015. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (Roland Clarke) Crowley, Marcia (Donald) Weaver, grandchildren, Todd (Kristin) Crowley, Jennifer (Michael) Searle, Kelly Crowley, Jack (Mary Beth) Weaver, Elizabeth (Brian) Karpiel, great grandchildren, Greg, Taylor, Jarrod, Joshua, Matthew, Noah, Luke and Amelia. Betty...

Raymond & Janice Hineman

Raymond & Janice Hineman

Jul 18, 2015

RAYMOND "RAY" HINEMAN JANICE L. HINEMAN (BUCKNER) Ray, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. Janice, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ray & Janice are survived by their loving family, children, Stephen (Jodie) Hineman,...

Henry J. Geibel,  Ix

Henry J. Geibel, Ix

Jul 17, 2015

Henry J. Geibel IX Age 73, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, July 17 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in Chicago to the late Henry and Melba Geibel VIII. Beloved husband of Janice for 50 years. Loving father of David (Susan) and the late Stephen. Dear grandfather of Alyssa and Alec. Caring brother of...

Susan C. Livermore

Susan C. Livermore

Jul 16, 2015

Susan C. Livermore (nee Johnson) Age 59, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort and Calumet City passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 Susan is survived by her loving family, husband Gary Livermore; children Anna Livermore and Joel (Lauren) Livermore; sisters Pat (Lee) Olson and Linda (Tom) VanAllen and many nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her...

Richard W. Workman

Richard W. Workman

Jul 15, 2015

Richard W. Workman 29, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Beloved and devoted son of Dena Workman; cherished and amazing fiancée of Neenah Stepanek; precious and loving grandson of Gloria (the late Robert) Workman; dear nephew and cousin to many. Rich was a Network Security Engineer for Joliet Junior College. He was member of Phi...

Melissa "Missy" Avants

Melissa "Missy" Avants

Jul 14, 2015

Melissa "Missy" Avants (nee Katula), age 54 of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and St. Charles Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Loving wife of John Avants; beloved mother of Daniel (Kelsie) Avants, Timothy Avants, Kimberlee Avants and Elizabeth Avants; dearest daughter of Louis and Nanci (nee Korzenski) Katula; cherished sister of Michael (Concetta) Katula, Dr. Garrett...

Ruth A. Sterling

Ruth A. Sterling

Jul 14, 2015

Ruth A. Sterling nee Rauch 88, of Joliet IL, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Ronald and Susan Sterling; loving grandmother of Arron (Nancy Spagnolia) Sterling and great-grandmother of Tucker Owen Sterling; cherished god-mother of Joanne (Edward) Parks; dear aunt of Patsy (Randall) Carlson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Martha Rauch; and...

Aloys A. Gonda

Aloys A. Gonda

Jul 13, 2015

Aloys A. Gonda 87, of Mahomet, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. Aloys was born in Joliet to the late Thomas and Emy (nee Girat) Gonda. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Gualdoni); loving father of Greg (Christine), Lawrence (Sami Dammacco), Nadine (Eric) Goranson and the late John (in infancy); cherished grandfather of Rachel (Nicholas) Sagan,...

Loyd R Brower,  Jr.

Loyd R Brower, Jr.

Jul 13, 2015

LOYD R. BROWER, JR. Age 95 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2015 at the Mother Theresa Nursing Home in Lemont. Loyd is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Judith) Brower, Jeanne (Rick) Kragie, Julianne (Raymond) Eenigenburg, grandchildren, Emily (Jon) Sobkowiak, Ryan Kragie, Courtney Brower and Michael Brower. Loyd was preceded in death by his parents,...

Virginia Grady

Virginia Grady

Jul 10, 2015

Virginia Grady NEE Mauge Age 88, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Grady; loving mother of Patricia (Anthony) Mehok, Thomas (Jodi Smith) Grady, Virginia (William) Mitchell, Diane (Richard) Petrakovic, Marian Grady, Ellen (Kevin) Darby, Brian (Sherry) Grady, and Kristen (Sandy) Pickett; cherished grandmother...

Edward J Hill Sr.

Edward J Hill Sr.

Jul 9, 2015

EDWARD J. HILL, SR. Age 78 of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Edward is survived by his loving family, children, Diana (Donald) Lukich, Edward J. (Michele) Hill, Jr., James (fiancée Breanna Ellis) Hill, former wife, Lori Hill, grandchildren, Thomas (Amy) Lukich, Bryan (Tiffany) Lukich, Courtney Hill, Jordan Hill,...

Mr. Jerry Lee Mescher

Mr. Jerry Lee Mescher

Jul 6, 2015

Jerry Lee Mescher Age 81, lifelong resident of Lockport passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, surrounded by his family who adored him. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Sliwinski; loving father of Lynn Arwood, Susan (Bryan) Sheldon, and Kerry Mescher; cherished grandfather of Julia (Jeffrey) Sheldon, Katelyn Arwood, Michael Sheldon, and Matthew Sheldon; dear brother of Jack (Becky) Mescher;...

Jean H Pieper

Jean H Pieper

Jul 6, 2015

JEAN H. PIEPER (HARROD) Age 95, of Lockport since 1950, formerly of Lemont and California, passed away Monday, July 6th, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Jean is survived by her loving family, children, James Pieper, Richard (Kathy) Pieper, Mark (Tina) Pieper, Scott (Nell) Pieper, grandchildren, Gina, Kristin, Kim, Brad, Andy, Mike, Matthew, Keith, Chris, Nellie, Doug, 16 great grandchildren...

Glenda S Janota

Glenda S Janota

Jul 5, 2015

GLENDA S. JANOTA (CLIMER) Age 56, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Glenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Brian Janota, sons, John Janota, Ryan (Elizabeth) Janota, grandson, Jacob Janota, mother-in-law, Grace Janota, siblings, Martha Kuriger, Thomas (Brenda) Climer, Cindy (Bob) Kramer, brothers–in-law, Bob (Marilyn ) Janota, Stanley (Kathy)...

Mr. Tom W. Peters

Mr. Tom W. Peters

Jul 5, 2015

Tom W. Peters Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 5th 2015. Beloved husband of Pam nee Tanski; treasured son of Evelyn nee Sharley; loving father of Dustin (Jennifer) Peters and Amanda (Randy) Senkpeil; cherished grandfather of Devin, Collin, Nathan, Sophia, and Trent; dear brother of Jerry (Barbara) Peters, Mike (Laurie) Peters, and Carol (Wayne) Roman; also...

George Arthur Karr

George Arthur Karr

Jul 5, 2015

George Arthur Karr 89, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George was born in Chicago to the late Matheus and Josepha (nee Yarutis) Karkouskis. Loving, caring and devoted husband of LaVerne V. (nee Ostermeyer); loving father of Linda L. (Dennis) Kramer and Donna L. (Charles) Smith; cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Brad)...

Walter R. Placek

Walter R. Placek

Jul 2, 2015

Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, Loving husband of the late Patricia Placek (nee Hassman); beloved father of Heather (Keith) Cichon and Paul (Melissa) Placek; dearest grandfather of Adam and Nathan Cichon, Charlie, Emery and Lucas Placek and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 from 3:00 PM to...

Paula J. Skonicki

Paula J. Skonicki

Jul 1, 2015

Paula J. Skonicki, age 48 of Matteson formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; brothers Timothy Skonicki and Glen (Kathrynne M.) Skonicki; nieces and nephews, Timothy Skonicki, Angela Skonicki, Kathrynne L. Skonicki and David J. Skonicki. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Christine (nee Zebrowski) Skonicki....

Donna Marshall

Donna Marshall

Jun 30, 2015

Donna Marshall nee Mansfield age 79. Longtime Mokena resident formerly of Sauk Village. Proud parishioner and former bookkeeper for St. Mary Catholic. Mother of Herbert "Bud" (Mary Ann) Marshall, Donna (Robert) Haynes, Robert (Nora) Marshall, Mary (Tracy) Kinkin, Barbara O'Keefe and Janice (John) Machay. Grandmother of Herbert "Buddy" III, Jason, Keith "Tony", Kelly, Jessica, Douglas, Danielle, David, Amy, Jessica, David,...