Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Paul "Boss" Etchison

Paul "Boss" Etchison

Aug 22, 2014

PAUL "BOSS" E. ETCHISON Age 86, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, August 22nd, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Maryann Etchison (Meres), daughter, Barbara (Larry) Foster, sister, Serena McCanna, grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Foster, Brent (Andrea) Foster, Brad (Kate) Foster, Nate (Kim) Etchison, Paul (Joanna) Etchison, great grandchildren, Jack, Nolan,...

Stephen C. Peterson

Stephen C. Peterson

Aug 19, 2014

Stephen C. Peterson It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Stephen C. Peterson, who passed away surrounded by family on August 19th at Silver Cross Hospital of cancer. He was 61. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years Barbara (nee Farrell) and two children; Stephanie (Jess) Gregoles and Stephen Peterson. He was fortunate to gain...

Kathleen M. Giels

Kathleen M. Giels

Aug 17, 2014

Kathleen M. Giels (Collins) 94, late of New Lenox formerly of Burbank, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. Loving mother of Michael (April) Giels and Peg (Scott) Jucha; beloved grandmother of Callie and Carla Giels; dearest daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (nee O'Connell) Collins. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 3-8Pm at Kurtz Memorial...

John W. Mccallum,  Sr.

John W. Mccallum, Sr.

Aug 17, 2014

John W. McCallum Sr, Age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Pat (nee Stansu); loving father of Jack McCallum Jr., Gail (Jeff) Leverenz, Jerry McCallum Sr., Lisa (Ron) Ward and Tom (Pam) McCallum; fond brother of late Marylou (late Ed) Carroll, Nancy (late Rudy) Hrozencik, late...

Michael J. Bandos

Michael J. Bandos

Aug 17, 2014

Michael J. Bandos 61, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Chicago to the late Andrew and Dorothy (nee Hollis) Bandos. Beloved and Devoted Husband of Sharon (nee Jurgens); Loving and Caring Father of Andrew (Michelle), Steven and Anthony; Dear brother of the late Kathleen Coccaro; Cherished...

Helen S. Kokal

Helen S. Kokal

Aug 17, 2014

Helen S. Kokal (nee Smith) 86, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Presence Villa Franciscan, Joliet. Helen was born in Wilmington, IL to the late Elmer F. and Eleanor (nee Welsh) Smith. Survived by her husband, William G. Kokal; her son, Dr. William A. (Bonnie L.) Kokal; three grandchildren, Trevor, Jason and Kristin; a brother,...

Phyllis M. Czimer

Phyllis M. Czimer

Aug 16, 2014

Phyllis M. Czimer (nee Mattila) 96, late of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Republic, MI to the late William and Hilma (nee Halonen) Mattila. Phyllis was a self-employed Beautician and a Member of Homer Happy Homemakers. She is survived by her loving sons Richard Czimer and William (Darla)...

Audrey M. Dorey

Audrey M. Dorey

Aug 15, 2014

Audrey M. Dorey (nee Ziomek) 68, late of New Lenox, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. Audrey was born in Chicago to the late Victor and Bernice (nee Doniek) Ziomek. Beloved wife of Edward O. Dorey Jr; Loving mother of Susan (Ronald) Fredericks, Christine M. Dorey, Mary F. Ohlendorf and Edward A. (L.J.) Dorey; Cherished grandmother...

Ann M. Lucas

Ann M. Lucas

Aug 14, 2014

ANN M. LUCAS (GROH) Age 90, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 14th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Ann is survived by her loving family, son, Tom (Cindy) Lucas, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lucas and daughter Ruth Zielinski. Family will receive friends at...

Beverly J. Price

Beverly J. Price

Aug 13, 2014

Beverly J. Price, age 72 of Prescott, Arizona formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on August 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; husband Ronald R. Price Sr.; children Donna (Richard) Scanlan, Mark E. (Kelly) Price and Ron R. (Nancy) Price Jr.; grandchildren Holly and Heather Scanlan, Nicholas, Melissa and Jessica Price; great grandchildren Joseph Scanlan and Kyler...

Mary "Mae" Doherty

Mary "Mae" Doherty

Aug 12, 2014

Mary "Mae" Doherty nee McGrath Age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Beloved wife of the Gerald; loving mother of Kathi (Donald) Cooley, Jean (Joseph) Robinson, Donna (Stevon) Kenning, late Donald (Linda) Doherty, and the late Lawrence Doherty; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 16; loving sister of Rose (late Ray) Schultz,...

Mr. Arthur R. Mcpartlin

Mr. Arthur R. Mcpartlin

Aug 10, 2014

Arthur R. McPartlin A tender hearted Irishman has been called to his heavenly home. He greeted his family in the morning with "It's great to be alive" but his body was just worn out from living "the good life" and was called to eternal rest on Sunday, August 10th, 2014. Art was a true family man and nothing gave him...

Mary Lynn Conway

Mary Lynn Conway

Aug 9, 2014

Mary Lynn Conway (nee Gentry) 54, late of Mokena, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her home. Mary was born in Winston Salem, NC to Joseph and Carol Mae (nee Young) Gentry. Beloved wife of 33 years of Bernard L. Conway; Loving mother of Michael (Francie) Conway, Brendan Conway and Kiernan Conway; Dear sister of John (Cassie) Gentry, James...

Margaret Soltys

Margaret Soltys

Aug 8, 2014

MARGARET SOLTYS (LEWANDOSKI) Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away Friday, August 8th, 2014 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL. Margaret is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph (LeAnne) Soltys, Margaret (Rick) Starke, Kathleen (John) Sandmann, Charles (Tricia) Soltys, grandchildren, Bailee (Travis) Myers, Robby Soltys, Erick, Megan, Kevin, Tyler Starke, C.J., Evan Sandmann, Katianne, Charlie Soltys and several...

Susan Pearce

Susan Pearce

Aug 7, 2014

SUSAN PEARCE (MELLEMA) Age 96, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Susan is survived by her loving family, children, Carol Pearce, Lynda Fritz, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Pearce, sibling, Albert Mellema, grandchildren, Dawn (Michael) Goldhirsh, Jeffrey (Laura) Pearce, granddaughter in-law, Carrie Pearce, great grandchildren, Zoe, Alec, Max, Madison, Morgan, Kyle and...

Dorothy E. Anderson

Dorothy E. Anderson

Aug 7, 2014

Dorothy E. Anderson nee Fort Age 94, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bengt I. Anderson; loving mother of Marilynn (Charles) Sandeen, Carolynn (late Daniel) Stobbe, Rosilynn (Frank) Popek, and Franklynn (Kimberly) Anderson; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 24; dear sister of Eleanor (Harold) DuBien; and sister-in-law of Marge Anderson;...

Richard M. Matlosz

Richard M. Matlosz

Aug 6, 2014

Richard M. Matlosz of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet City, Age 70, passed away on August 6th 2014 at Hines VA Hospital with his family by his side after a 14 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved husband of 42 years of Cindy (nee Zakrzewski), loving father of Debbie (Mike) O'Connor, Sue (Don) Kawalski, and "special daughter" Sandra Matlosz, proud papa...

Phyllis J. Finefield

Phyllis J. Finefield

Aug 5, 2014

Phyllis J. Finefield nee Wiegert Age 91, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Delbert Finefield; loving mother of Roger (Sherry), Tim (Diane), and Dave (Linda) Finefield; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Gertrude Wiegert, children Janet and Delbert Jr....

Mary M. Doyle

Mary M. Doyle

Aug 3, 2014

Mary M. Doyle (nee Horan), age 90 of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary Beth (John) Kerlin, Robert (Cynthia) Doyle, Kevin Doyle, Stephen (Ann) Doyle, Denise (Allen) Budney and Trish Doyle; siblings Jim (Yoko) Horan and Pat Reitinger; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces...

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

Aug 2, 2014

Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek nee Kieldyk Age 77, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joseph Ogorzalek; loving mother of Janet (Jack) Scanlon, Deborah (Joe) Kadich, Thomas (Dottie) Ogorzalek, Sharon (Don) Niven, James (Kristina) Ogorzalek, Eileen (Pat) Esposito, and Sandra (Pat) Quinn; cherished grandmother of...