Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Robert John Willson

Mr. Robert John Willson

Jul 28, 2014

Robert John Willson Was born and raised in Harvey, IL., on July 14, 1941 and passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Camille nee Starzyk; loving father of Robert Jr. (Monica) Willson and James (Tanya) Willson; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Maddy, Beth, Zach, Jacob, and Kayla; dear brother of Donald (late Judy)...

Stanley J. Kozacek

Stanley J. Kozacek

Jul 26, 2014

Stanley J. Kozacek 70, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Stanley C. and Victoria (nee Korman) Kozacek. Beloved husband of 45 years of Diane (nee Lunetta); Loving Father of Joseph (the late Natalie) Kozacek, Pam (Rich) Gorczynski and Gina (Jason) Graefen; Cherished Papa of...

Mary M. Cozzi

Mary M. Cozzi

Jul 26, 2014

MARY M. COZZI (JOHNSON) Age 59 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony Cozzi, children, Anthony (Tara) Cozzi, Carla Cozzi, Kaitlyn Cozzi, Angela Cozzi, brother, John (Sue) Johnson and grandson Gavin Janeczek. Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...

Joy Susan Noonan

Joy Susan Noonan

Jul 26, 2014

Joy Susan Noonan nee Sommers age 82, of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Saturday morning July 26th peacefully at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Joy is survived by her Beloved and Devoted husband John of 62 years. She is the Loving mother of Patricia (Ron) Madaras, Jack (Peggy), the late Timothy, and Tom (Bridget). Dearest Grandma of...

William J Vescovi

William J Vescovi

Jul 24, 2014

William J. Vescovi 56, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. Survived by his loving family; his mother Shirley (nee Scherer); his brothers, Robert J. (Mardolyn) Vescovi and James (Diana) Vescovi; his nieces and nephews, Sally Vescovi, Kristen (Doug) Opielinski, Anthony (Gina) Vescovi, Patrick Pelaez, Jacob, Jenna and Jami Vescovi; six great nieces and nephews also survive....

Maureen C. Hochhalter

Maureen C. Hochhalter

Jul 24, 2014

Maureen C. Hochhalter nee Ryan age 74. Longtime Frankfort resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland area/Holy Rosary Irish Parish. A tax preparation specialist, Maureen was the former owner of the H & R Block Office in Frankfort. Wife for 46 years of the late Lester R. Hochhalter. Mother of Debbi (Donald) Dyer, Pamela (Michael Furdek) Hochhalter, Timothy (Carlene) Hochhalter, and the...

Mrs. Sue Ellen Smith

Mrs. Sue Ellen Smith

Jul 19, 2014

Sue Ellen Smith nee Spittal Age 73, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Don "Smitty" Smith; loving mother of Karl Smith, Paul (Peggy) Smith, Amy (Nathan) Ryan, and Rick Smith (Denise Issert); cherished grandmother of Joshua and Luke Ryan; dear sister of Bruce (Cherie) Spittal, Paul Spittal, and Adaire Hendrickson. Sue was preceded in death...

Herman E. Konow

Herman E. Konow

Jul 18, 2014

Herman E. Konow Age 70, passed away on, Friday July 18, 2014. Loving husband of Susan (nee Schellhorn); dear son of the late Herman H. and Lila Miller; beloved brother of June (Frank) Siddon, Violet (Ted) Giovanini; late Francis (Doris) Konow and late Arthur (late Donna); dearest son in law of Margot Schellhorn; fond brother in law of Bob and...

Thomas P. Brennan,  Sr.

Thomas P. Brennan, Sr.

Jul 17, 2014

Thomas P. Brennan, Sr. 76, of New Lenox formerly of Palos Hills and the Mt. Greenwood area , passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. Loving wife of Judith (nee Sekulski); beloved father of Margo (Earnie) Humes Sr., Thomas (Lisa) Jr., Kelly and James. Dearest brother of the late Jerald and Winifred; cherished grandfather of Earnie (Amanda) Jr., Marla, Markie, Maren...

Todd A. Voigt

Todd A. Voigt

Jul 17, 2014

Todd A. Voigt, age 46, of Chicago, IL., formerly of Lockport, passed away on July 17, 2014. Beloved son of Jerry and Sally Voigt nee Wallace; loving father of Eli, Alice, and Eden Voigt; dear brother of Michael Voigt and Linnea (Bob) Jamski. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E,....

Edward M. Butler

Edward M. Butler

Jul 16, 2014

Edward M. Butler 76, late of Lockport, Passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet to the late Edward C. and Ludmilla (nee Papesh) Butler; Beloved husband of Virginia R. (nee Wisniewski); Loving father of Kimberly Nicole (Jeffrey) Neste and Aaron Edward Butler; Cherished Babuck of Riley Neste; Dear brother of William (Joan),...

Mr. Milton Smazik

Mr. Milton Smazik

Jul 15, 2014

Milton Smazik Age 85, of Homer Glen, formerly of Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Laverne A. nee Homolka; loving father of Sheree L. Smazik and Mark M. (Jill A.) Smazik; cherished grandfather of Melanie A. Smazik; dear brother of Joseph Smazik and the late George (Ann-Britt) Smazik; also survived by 2 nephews Kenneth and...

Marilyn A. Pedigo

Marilyn A. Pedigo

Jul 15, 2014

Marilyn Agnes Pedigo (nee Miller) age 74, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years David L. Pedigo, her devoted sons Terry (Karen), Tim (Diane) and, Tod (Karen) Pedigo, her adoring grandchildren; Kyle, Quinn(Brittany), David, Kristy, Joe, Mark and Holly Pedigo, her loyal...

Gene J Keegan

Gene J Keegan

Jul 15, 2014

GENE J. KEEGAN Age 85, of Lockport, formerly of Lemont, passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Gene is survived by his loving family; his wife of 63 years, Thea Keegan (Muehlbauer), children, Patty (Skip) Sharick, Jim (Martha) Keegan, Tom (Gail) Keegan, Deb (Ira Barry) Keegan, Bob (Jennifer) Keegan, Carol (Jim) Dvorchak,...

Arthur L. Mckeown,  Jr.

Arthur L. Mckeown, Jr.

Jul 14, 2014

Arthur L. Mckeawn, age 75, of Palos Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Hayes); Loving father of Kitty White, Molly (Mike) Leone, Marijo (Bob) Dubin, Cara (Joe) Welsh; dearest brother of Kay McKeown; cherished grandpa of Maddie, Mikey, Samantha, Zoe, Duncan, Grace, Artie, Maisey and Patrick; fond brother in law...

Michael T. Smith

Michael T. Smith

Jul 14, 2014

Michael T. Smith Age 34, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014. Beloved son of Rodney M. and Dorene L. Smith nee Kostewa; loving brother of Brian John (Jennifer) Smith and Kevin David Smith and the late Amanda Lynn Smith; cherished nephew of Debbie (Jack) Zwit and Gary (Joanne) Smith; also survived by Kimberly Weber. Family will receive...

Dana Mitchell

Dana Mitchell

Jul 12, 2014

Dana Mitchell (nee Walters) 55, late of Minooka, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in San Diego, CA to Barbara (nee Brandon) and the late Daniel Walters. Survived by her loving family; her husband Mark Mitchell; sons, Jereme (Natalie) Walters and Brandon Mitchell; grandchildren, Callie and Connor Walters; a brother, Rick (Jeanne) Walters;...

Thomas Glazewski

Thomas Glazewski

Jul 10, 2014

THOMAS GLAZEWSKI Age 69, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, July 10th, 2014 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy Glazewski (Spector), children, David (Darla) Glazewski, Kristin (David) Cobb, grandchildren, Jackson Cobb, Madelyn Cobb and Charlie Cobb. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony & Delphine Glazewski...

Donald E. Pizza

Donald E. Pizza

Jul 8, 2014

Donald E. Pizza 54, late of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Don was born in Baltimore, MD to Donald and Elaine (nee Wachowski) Pizza. Loving Father of Nicholas (fiancé Rocio Rodriguez), Leah (fiancé Ben Bruinius) and Julia Pizza; Dear Brother of David (Fay Booker) Pizza and Donia (Gene) Ricci; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Tillie F. Wischhover

Tillie F. Wischhover

Jul 7, 2014

Tillie F. Wischhover Age 101 ½, passed away peacefully Monday, July 7, 2014 surround by her family and friends. She had many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded by her parents John and Augusta (nee Block) Wischhover; her sisters, Lizzie (August) Carlson and Lillie (Ervin) Wagner; her brothers Otto (Alice) and Edward (infant) and...