Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Elaine A Wilson

Elaine A Wilson

Dec 29, 2014

ELAINE A. WILSON (LUCETTI) Age 70 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, December 29th, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Elaine is survived by her loving family, children, Gregory G. Chartier, Michelle A. (Patrick) Penna, grandchildren, Lisa M. (Charles Varnava) Chartier, Patrick W. Penna, Jr., great gradchildren, Jayden, Giovanni and fond aunt of Janet Costello & Jeana Potulney. Elaine...

Joseph  Sr. Lubovich

Joseph Sr. Lubovich

Dec 24, 2014

Joseph Lubovich Sr.,Age 92, resident of Crete, IL., previously of South Chicago and Roseland., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 , Beloved Husband of the late Ann Lubovich; loving mother of Joe Jr. (Cathy) Lubovich and Joann Cavalieri; cherished grandmother of Jami (Aldo) Aranda, Jason (Megan) Lubovich, Michael (Sheri Lynn) Cavalieri, and Steven Cavalieri; dear great-grandfather of Anthony, Mahina,...

Jeff A. Tediski

Jeff A. Tediski

Dec 24, 2014

Jeff A. Tediski Age 30, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Beloved son of Alfred and Karen Tediski nee Goldsmith; loving brother of Gina (Roman Sr.) Churnovic; beloved grandson of Joyce "Nonie" Cook; treasured uncle of Roman Churnovic Jr., dear nephew of Alonna Contreras, Ida (Deedee) Vanderheyden, Sheri (Vito) Carbone, Curt (Linda) Goldsmith, Linda (Tom) Gay, Penny (Rich) Ramos,...

Thomas J. Riordan

Thomas J. Riordan

Dec 23, 2014

Thomas Riordan Age 75, Frankfort, IL died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 23, 2014 and is now in the thoughts and prayers of his loved ones. Thomas Jude Riordan was born on November 1, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late John and Georgia Riordan. He passed away three years after his wife of over 27 years, Maxine Riordan,...

John Zekich

John Zekich

Dec 22, 2014

John Zekich 86, of New Lenox, formerly of Calumet City, passed away December 22, 2014. John was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Marija (nee Begovic) Zekich. Beloved husband of Florence S. (nee Ciebiera); Loving father of Deborah (Steven Tempel) Zekich, MarySue Zekich, Lisa (Erich) Stefans, Tina (Tony Gaik) Zekich; Cherished Apa of Mitchell, Nick, Jake, Josh, Taylor,...

Arthur J. Grindler

Arthur J. Grindler

Dec 21, 2014

Arthur J. Grindler, Age 79, of Homer Glen formerly of Dolton, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee Walsh); beloved father of John, Barbara (Greg) Widelski and Laura (Kevin) Luzan; dearest brother of Theresa (Howard) Kerr, late Adele Wiegand and LaVerne; cherished grandfather of Nichole, Anthony, Lauren, Jake, Tyler, Connor and Logan; fond uncle...

Daniel J. Warren

Daniel J. Warren

Dec 21, 2014

Daniel J. Warren, age 67 of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving father of Rose (Michael) O'Toole, Timothy (Christine) Warren and the late Matthew (Kristi Acton) Warren; beloved brother of Kathy Warren, Maggie (Bill) Whitgrove, Bridget (Steve) Larvenz, Patrick Warren, Mike (Doris) Warren, John Warren and the late Molly Warren; dearest son of...

Mary Josephine Fox

Mary Josephine Fox

Dec 20, 2014

Mary Josephine Fox (Van Gampler) Joined the angels in heaven on December 20, 2014 at the age of 85, awaiting her with open arms were her husband Harry (2013) and her son David (2005). Mary J was born in Blue Island on December 24th, raised in Joliet and lived in New Lenox until moving to Michigan/Florida to enjoy retirement. Mary...

Mrs. Lillian M. Gezik

Mrs. Lillian M. Gezik

Dec 19, 2014

Lillian Gezik nee Drozd Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Gezik; loving mother of James (Susheila) Gezik and Dawn (Jim) Rodeghier; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Kurt) Gustafik, Kendra Gezik, Caitlin Rodeghier, Tom Rodeghier, and Rachel Rodeghier; step-grandmother of James Jr. (Konni), Amy (Peter), Becah (Thomas) and Rose; great-grandmother of Seth,...

Matthew C. Brashinger Iii

Matthew C. Brashinger Iii

Dec 19, 2014

Matthew Conrad Brashinger III, 67, became timeless on December 19. Matt is survived by his loving wife, Ginger (nee Vulcani), daughters Natalie (wife of Michael Heck) and Corey (fiance of Mauricio Benavedes), and son Matthew IV (husband of Kari Redemske), whom he endlessly entertained. Matt was born on April 29, 1947, in Willmington, Ohio, first-born of Matthew Jr., d. 1989,...

Richard Anthony Mango

Richard Anthony Mango

Dec 17, 2014

Richard A. Mango, 84, late of Frankfort, formerly of Midlothian and Orland Park, Passed away on December 17, 2014. Loving husband of June (nee Ketelboeter) Mango; beloved father of Robert (Joan Ackerman-Zimny) Zimny, Jeffrey (Laura) Mango, Laura (Mark Eubanks) Mango Eubanks, late Mark Mango and late Tony Mango; dearest brother of Joseph (late Margaret) Mango, Frances (Thomas) Huisman, late Hubert...

Ms. Kathryn J. Margentina

Ms. Kathryn J. Margentina

Dec 16, 2014

Kathryn J. Margentina nee Vella Age 93, of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Ross Margentina Sr.; loving mother of Sandra Anderson, Ross Jr. (Marlene) Margentina, Jim Margentina, Robert (Cindy) Margentina, Michael (Patti) Margentina; and adoptive mother of Karen French; cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 2. Kathryn was preceded...

Mr. Larry Ray Watts

Mr. Larry Ray Watts

Dec 15, 2014

Larry Ray Watts Age 67, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. Beloved husband of 29 years to Rodey Wassef, DO; loving son of Audrey Watts; dear brother of Kirk (Janet) Watts; fond son-in law of the late Ibrahim and Viola Wassef and brother-in-law of Renee (Adel) Hanna; treasured uncle of Stephanie, Jennifer, Mariah, and...

Jeff B. Fowler

Jeff B. Fowler

Dec 15, 2014

Jeff Fowler, age 54, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet, from a yearlong battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his parents Beverly and John G. Fowler Sr., his brother John G. (Valarie) Fowler Jr., sisters Jill (Robert) Lawson and Joan Aust. A native of Frankfort, Jeff lived in Cypress IL for the...

Thomas A. Goodwin

Thomas A. Goodwin

Dec 15, 2014

Thomas A. Goodwin "Just a Small Town Cat from Manhattan" Age 80 passed away peacefully Monday, December 15. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth C. (nee Branchaw) Goodwin, his four children, Mark (Dolly) Goodwin, Susan (Larry) Coyle, Kathleen (James) Mahoney, David (Kerry) Goodwin. Tom was a devoted grandfather to ten grandchildren, Sean, Thomas and Colleen Coyle, Declan...

Andrew C. Ehrich

Andrew C. Ehrich

Dec 14, 2014

ANDREW C. EHRICH Age 25, of Charleston, IL formerly of Frankfort, IL passed away, Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his home in Charleston, IL. Andy is survived by his loving family, wife, Kaycee Ehrich (Spinner), son, Kayden Ehrich, parents, Brad & Amy Ehrich (Urban), mother & father in law, Brad & Jada Spinner (Biggs),siblings, Katie (Chad) Hughes, Matt (Amy) Ehrich,...

Marjorie B. Anderson

Marjorie B. Anderson

Dec 14, 2014

Marjorie B. Anderson (nee Raglin) Age 92, of Orland Park, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her home. She was born in Monmouth, IL to the late Frank B. and Ruby B. (nee Miller) Raglin and sister of the late Orpha Raglin Welke. Beloved wife of Arthur R. Anderson; Loving mother of her adopted son James T. (Darlene) Coffey;...

Edward J. Garland,  Sr.

Edward J. Garland, Sr.

Dec 9, 2014

Edward J. Garland Sr. 85, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Ed was born in Joliet to the late Clark and Frances (nee Humbert) Garland. Survived by his loving family; his sons Ed Jr. (Laurie) and Richard (Susan); his brothers, George (Barbara), Donald (the late Judy); his sisters, Betty (the late Bob) Stukel and...

Wanda C. Pasternak

Wanda C. Pasternak

Dec 9, 2014

Wanda C. Pasternak (nee Klimasz), age 90 of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 9, 2014. Loving wife of the late Joseph M. Pasternak; beloved mother of Walter Pasternak, Joseph (Janie) Pasternak, Judith (Daniel) Maruszak, Marian (James) Biesadecki, and the late Dennis Pasternak; dearest sister of late Adelaide (late Stanley) Sowa, late John (late Irene) Clemens, late...

Violet Palazzolo

Violet Palazzolo

Dec 6, 2014

Violet Palazzolo (nee Mattioli), age 86, of Orland Park formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. loving wife of the late Paul F. Palazzolo; beloved mother of Sandra (late David) Lesac and Susan (Paul) Pearson; dearest daughter of the late Nicholas and Concetta (nee Cafaro) Mattioli; fond sister of the late John and Nicholas Mattioli, Mary Antonucci and...