Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia A. Clausen

Patricia A. Clausen

Apr 11, 2014

Patricia A. Clausen (nee Hallin) 76, late of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Patricia was born in Chicago to the late Leonard and Anna (nee Edikauskas) Hallin. Beloved wife of the late Edward O. Clausen; Loving mother of Kathy (Kenny) Clausen-Connolly; Cherished grama of Kenny Connolly; Dear sister of Leonard Hallin, Rosemary Urbancik and the late Elizabeth...

Mr. Gerald Jerry Capp

Mr. Gerald Jerry Capp

Apr 10, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Capp Age 70, of Mokena, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Deanna nee Kniffin; loving father of Allen (Rebecca) Capp and Lisa Capp; cherished grandfather of Greyson; dear brother-in-law of Stanley Piotrowski. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gertrude Capp and his sisters Trudy Hefley and Janice...

Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee

Apr 10, 2014

Daniel Lee Age 62, of Seminole, Florida, formerly of Frankfort Square and Mobile, Alabama, passed away April 10, 2014. Loving husband of Angeline Schmitz Lee, beloved father of James C. (Tami) Brantley, Christy Ann (Thomas) Powers, Catherine E. Lee, and Phillip D. Lee; dearest brother of Deborah and Bonnie Lee; proud grandfather of Summer and Deklin Brantley; Ashley, Lily, and...

Barbara Ruth Beshansky

Barbara Ruth Beshansky

Apr 9, 2014

Barbara R. Beshansky (nee Katler), age 83 of Park Forest passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Loving wife of Albert Beshansky; beloved mother of Alan (Judie) Beshansky, Toby (Steven) Skonecke and Barry Beshansky; dearest daughter of the late David and Sarah (nee Shapiro) Katler; fond sister of Rosayln Kritzman and the late Bernice Berger; cherished grandmother of Amiee, Joshua,...

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Koscinski

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Koscinski

Apr 7, 2014

RONALD "RONNIE" S. KOSCINSKI Age 67 of Mokena, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Cookie nee Irene Cooper; loving father of Cheryl Ann Koscinski, Christopher (Kelly) Koscinski, and Jennifer (Jeff) Toller; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Anthony, Faith, Connor, Tyler, Alyssa, Jessica, and Rachel; dear brother of Cynthia (Joe) Keeney and Greg (Barb)...

Kenneth M Stephens,  Sr.

Kenneth M Stephens, Sr.

Apr 6, 2014

KENNETH M. STEPHENS, SR. Age 70 of Godley, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2014 at Edward Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, his wife, Joyce Stephens (McDonough), children, Russell Stephens, Donna (Ron) Carter, Kenneth Stephens, Jr., Susan (James) Johnson, Kevin (Vanessa) Stephens, siblings, Elizabeth Ernst, Patricia (Leo) Kelly, nine grandchildren and nine great...

Charlotte E. Dobrovich

Charlotte E. Dobrovich

Apr 2, 2014

Charlotte E. Dobrovich (nee Mayfield) Age 96, of Frankfort, formerly of Hazel Crest passed away April 2, 2014. Loving wife of James Dobrovich; beloved mother of Janet (Ron Tucker) McDuffie, Richard (Donna) Dobrovich; Judy Selby and Nancy (Brian) Mahoney; dearest grandmother of Alan and Lindsay McDuffie, Jeffrey (Rebecca) and David Selby, Michael (Sarah), Matthew and Meagan Mahoney; proud great grandmother...

Raymond O. Seeley

Raymond O. Seeley

Apr 2, 2014

Raymond O. Seeley 88, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home. He was born in Joliet to the late Martin J. and Gertrude (nee Klingloff) Seeley. Survived by his loving family; his Beloved wife of 60 years, Joan (nee Glavan); his loving daughters, "his girls", Julia (Russell) Leehaug, Kris (Mark) Trost and Gina Marietti;...

Lois H. Flanagan

Lois H. Flanagan

Apr 1, 2014

Lois H. Flanagan (nee Howe) Age 89, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago. Lois was born in Chicago to the late George and H. Florence (nee Kennedy) Howe. Loving mother of Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla), Thomas (Patti), and Daniel (Ronna); cherished grandmother of Patrick (Elisabeth),...

Mr. William Leroy Marquez

Mr. William Leroy Marquez

Apr 1, 2014

William "LeRoy" Marquez Age 85, of Joliet, IL., Born in Rockdale, IL., son of Cora (Giddens) and Pedro Marquez. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers Herbert, Kenneth, and Joseph; 1 sister Mary Rodriguez; 1 grand-daughter Tina Daniels; 2 son-in-laws William Daniels and Raymond McDade; and 1 great-granddaughter Jayden Marquez. He is survived by his devoted wife...

Kenneth W. Kaiser,  Sr.

Kenneth W. Kaiser, Sr.

Mar 30, 2014

Kenneth W. Kaiser Sr. Age 87, of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest, veteran of the U.S Air Force and Army Air Corp, a retired FBI Agent serving from 1951-1981, passed away March 30, 2014, Loving husband of Bonnie (nee Bell) Kaiser; beloved father of Kenneth (Sharon) Kaiser Jr.; cherished grandfather of Will and Kelly Kaiser; dearest brother in law of...

Jacob J. "Jack" Ivezich

Jacob J. "Jack" Ivezich

Mar 28, 2014

Jacob J. "Jack" Ivezich 77, late of Lockport, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at his home. Jack was born in Joliet to the late Louis and Manda (nee Saric) Ivezich. Survived by his loving family; his wife Donna (nee Jungles); daughters, Diane (Mark) Stenson and Christine (Scott) Clavenna; grandchildren, Nick, Luke and Mary Grace Stenson and Ryan and Drew...

Joseph P. Cryan

Joseph P. Cryan

Mar 28, 2014

Joseph P. Cryan Age 80, of Frankfort formerly of Hometown, Veteran of the U.S Marine Corps passed away March 28, 2014, Loving husband of Ruth (nee Kraus) Cryan; beloved father of Joseph (Mary) and Edward (Amy) Cryan; cherished grandfather of Brandi Paige, Daniel and Matthew Cryan; proud great grandfather of Ryan, Griffin, and Ashlyn Paige and uncle to several nieces...

Sophie A. Peterson

Sophie A. Peterson

Mar 28, 2014

Sophie A. Peterson Sophie A. Peterson nee Stancel, 92, of Joliet passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert George Peterson; loving mother of Alma Jean (Joseph D.) Synovic, Ronald (Karen) Peterson, and George Peterson; dear stepmother of Carol Lynne (Sherman) Arrington, John (Pat) Czajkoski, John (Pat) Czajkoski, Bill (Kathy) Czajkoski, Michael Czajkoski, and Susan...

Hazel R. Link

Hazel R. Link

Mar 27, 2014

HAZEL R. LINK (JENKINS) Age 82 of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Hazel is survived by her loving family, children, Ann Lail, Wayne R. (Diane) Link, Tim Link, Valarie Link, siblings, George Jenkins, Bonnie Mayhall, Sandy Staley, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by...

Kenneth G. Arnstrom

Kenneth G. Arnstrom

Mar 26, 2014

KENNETH G. ARNSTROM Age 76 of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, his wife, Lynn Arnstrom (Lamp), son, Gus (Katherine) Arnstrom, nieces, Sheryl (Harold) Hudson and Janice M. Becker and several other nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave...

Charles R. Sherwood

Charles R. Sherwood

Mar 26, 2014

Charles R. Sherwood 78, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Loyola Hospital, Maywood. Born in Chicago to the late Charles L. and Frances (nee Pooler) Sherwood. Loving husband of Ruth (nee VanKampen); Loving father of Linda "Lindy", Charles Scott, Douglas and Russell "Rusty" Sherwood; Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...

Albert  Krusemark, Jr. H

Albert Krusemark, Jr. H

Mar 25, 2014

Albert H. Krusemark Jr. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2014, in his home of 74 years in Frankfort, IL. He was 98 years old and was cherished by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Bernice Weichbrodt Krusemark, in 2003, and his son Al Krusemark III of Frankfort in...

Mr. Frank J. Renz,  Jr.

Mr. Frank J. Renz, Jr.

Mar 24, 2014

Frank J. Renz Jr. Age 82, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, March 24th, 2014. Beloved husband of Dolores nee Johannesen; loving father of Gary (Antoinette) Renz and Sharon (William) Simpson; cherished grandfather of Bridget (Kevin), Michelle (Luke) and Billy; and great-grandfather of Brooklyn and Gavin; dear brother of Beverly Renz and Renee (late Thomas) Weighill. Frank was preceded in...

Daniel J. Matz

Daniel J. Matz

Mar 18, 2014

Daniel J. Matz "Dangerous Dave" Age 46 of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Beloved husband of, Sharon Matz; Devoted dad of, George and Trevor Gavitt and Wesley Matz; Cherished son of, Mary Brown and Dennis Matz; Fond son in law of, Dolores Kampe and the late James Gavitt; Loving grandson of, Francis Matz and the late Arthur...