Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Beatrice G Muehring

Beatrice G Muehring

Jun 30, 2015

BEATRICE G. MUEHRING (RUCKMAN) Age 86 of Beecher, formerly of Crete, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30th 2015 at her home in Beecher. Bea is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dorothy (Mike) Gurosh, Dawn Muehring and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, John I. & Lillian Ruckman (Flickinger), husband, William Muehring,...

Theresa "Terry" Smith

Theresa "Terry" Smith

Jun 29, 2015

Theresa "Terry" Smith (nee Corbitt) Age 75 of Frankfort, formerly of Mokena for 43 years, passed away on Monday, June 29th 2015. Theresa is survived by her loving family; daughters Heather Smith and Lynn (Jeff) Haerr; son Robin (Rose) Smith; granddaughters Hayley, Lauren, Allison and Emily Smith; grandsons Alex and Jeremy Haerr; sisters Gina (Don) Ross, Ceceila (George) Garrett, Ellen...

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

Jun 29, 2015

MICHELE M. PAVESICH nee GRIGAT Age 45 of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29th, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Pavesich; loving mother of Ashley Pavesich and Bianca (Ryan) Jennings; cherished daughter of the late Floyd and Hildegard Grigat; dear sister of Michael Grigat. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Kurtz Memorial...

Clara Srygley

Clara Srygley

Jun 28, 2015

CLARA SRYGLEY (ROSE) Age 82, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2015 at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, IL. Clara is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Josie Rose (Humphrey), husband, Leslie Srygley, siblings, Hayden Rose, Floyd Rose, Joseph "Jack" Rose, William "Bill" Rose, James "Harley" Rose...

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

Jun 27, 2015

ANDRZEJ "Andy" KRZYSIAK Age 64 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th 2015 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Andrzej is survived by his beloved partner Halina Grobelski and their children, Jennifer Grobelski, Jonathon Grobelski and Tiffany Grobelski. Andrzej was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaw & Wieslawa Krzysiak (Kumala). Family will receive friends on Monday,...

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

Jun 27, 2015

Jesse "J.R." Richard James Sterioti Age 35, of Bourbonnais, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th, 2015. Beloved son of Jesse Sterioti and Pamela Lange; loving grandson of Frank (Peg Chudzik) Sterioti and Henry Lange and the late Rosemary Schomig; cherished brother of Danica Sterioti, Amanda (Sam Perkins) Sterioti, and Henry Burnham; treasured uncle of Natalia Marcolini, Phillip Marcolini IV,...

Byron R Krestel

Byron R Krestel

Jun 27, 2015

BYRON R. KRESTEL Age 62, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Byron is survived by his loving family, wife, Margretta Krestel (Betts), son, Byron S.F. Krestel, father, Samuel (Loretta) Krestel (Scheffers), siblings, Edward (Linda) Krestel, Wayne (Sharon) Krestel, Perry (Brenda) Krestel, Jean (Dave) Boyce, Patty (Tim) Tabisz and numerous nieces...

William H. Smith

William H. Smith

Jun 26, 2015

William H. Smith 73, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. William was born in Chicago to the late John and Irene (nee Lewis) Smith. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Schroder); loving father of Bill (Linda) and Pam (Bill Diaz) Smith; cherished grandfather of Taylor Smith, Arik Diaz and Anthony Diaz; dear...

Ms. Evelyn B. Murawski

Ms. Evelyn B. Murawski

Jun 24, 2015

Evelyn B. Murawski nee Berwersdorf Age 89, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Eugene M. Murawski; cherished grandmother of Charlotte Murawski, Victoria (Marcus) Eliason, and Nathan Murawski; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends Scott and Kathy Parzych. Evelyn was preceded in death by her son Michael...

Stella K. Mckay

Stella K. Mckay

Jun 22, 2015

STELLA K. McKAY (KARVELIS) Age 102 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at home in New Lenox. Stella is survived by her loving family, children, Raymond McKay, Barbara Carchedi, grandchildren, Pauline (Rory) Martin, Ray (Debra) McKay, Kellie (Kevin) Killam, Christine (James) Ulbricht, Joseph Carchedi and 11 great grandchildren. Stella was preceded in death by her parents,...

Ms. Loa K. Bockholdt

Ms. Loa K. Bockholdt

Jun 20, 2015

Loa K. Bockholdt nee Baker Age 93, resident of Lockport for over 50 years, formerly of Lemont, passed away Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Walter Bockholdt; loving mother of Gary (Sharon) Bockholdt; cherished grandmother of Charissa, Matthew, Ryan, Brian, Erik, Bradley, and Brett; and great-grandmother of Tyler,...

Kathleen M. Miesmer

Kathleen M. Miesmer

Jun 20, 2015

Kathleen M. Miesmer, age 70 of Mokena passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband David Miesmer; son David Miesmer; daughter Melissa (Jeremy) Fort; brothers Dennis (Cele) Moran and Mike Moran; sister Judy (Bill) Coyle and grandson Gunner Sebastian Fort. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort...

Harry J. Spadoni

Harry J. Spadoni

Jun 19, 2015

Harry J. Spadoni , age 90 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Janet (David) Nelson, Carla Haskell, Christine (Kevin) Falvey and Nancy (Scott) Kurber; grandchildren Sara (Dan) Lambert, Kevin (Kristie) Hutchinson, Jeff Nelson, Brian Hutchinson, Lindsey ( Brian) Rowe, Dan Nelson, Jorie Nelson, Gregory Haskell, Seth Kurber and Jared...

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin

Jun 19, 2015

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin (nee Jones) widow of Edward D. Larkin. Resident of New Lenox, IL formerly of Harvey, IL and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. Born May 18, 1924 at rest June 19, 2015. Survived by her children Carol (the late Donald) Warrell, Wendy Larkin Sostock, John (Debi) Larkin, Jennifer Larkin, Judy Panozzo, her grandchildren Christopher and Katie-John Larkin, Matthew and Hale...

Merrill E. Anderson

Merrill E. Anderson

Jun 17, 2015

Merrill E. Anderson 79, of Watertown, South Dakota passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Homer Glen. Merrill was born in Metropolis, IL to the late Ira and Mae (nee Tessie) Anderson. Beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Ediger); loving father of Brenda (Perry) Krestel, John, Tim and Steven(Rachael Hartwig) ; cherished grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. Merrill...

Patsy "Meme" J. Golden

Patsy "Meme" J. Golden

Jun 15, 2015

In Loving Memory of Patsy "Meme" Jean Golden Born Into Life: December 26th, 1934 Born Into Eternity: June 15th, 2015 Patsy "Meme" Jean Golden (Riemer), 81, passed away June 15, 2015, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Golden; loving mother of Cherie (Rich) Edwards, Candace Taylor, Cynthia (John) Danaher; devoted grandmother of Kelly (Brian) Edwards- Lahiere; Daven (Kristen) Edwards; Becca...

Muriel Leona Simnick

Muriel Leona Simnick

Jun 15, 2015

Muriel Leona Simnick nee Wordelmann Age 88, a resident for 16 years at Marian Village in Homer Glen, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Simnick; loving mother of Michael (Sheila) Simnick, Stephen Simnick, David (Laura) Simnick, and Mary (Dale) Berger; cherished grandmother of 7 - Heather, Jason, Renee, Joseph, Christopher, Rachel and...

Mr. Brian L. Smith

Mr. Brian L. Smith

Jun 14, 2015

Brian L. Smith 34, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Jacki nee Erickson; loving son of Wayne and Elizabeth Smith; dear brother of Joseph (Lina) Smith and Michael Smith; cherished son-in-law of Craig and Deborah Erickson and brother-in-law of Jeff (Gina) Erickson and Theresa Erickson; treasured uncle of Logan, Gianna, Anthony, and Ethan; also...

Louise G. Kowalski

Louise G. Kowalski

Jun 14, 2015

Louise G. Kowalski (nee Mysliwiec) age 97, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Kowalski; loving mother of Claudette (Frank) Lesiak, Ike (Christine) Kowalski, Don (Sandra) Kowalski and Leticia (Kenneth) Losurdo; beloved grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 6 and many nieces and nephews. She was a...

Bobby Dean Millsap

Bobby Dean Millsap

Jun 14, 2015

Bobby Dean Millsap 79, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet. Bobby was born in Winchester, TN to the late Buford Allen and Annie Marie (nee Waggoner) Millsap. Beloved husband of Virginia Ruth (nee Guess); loving father of Sandra D. (Bob F. Jr.) Flowers and Dustin B. (Sandra L.) Millsap; cherished grandfather of Robert F....