Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Rose Moresco

Rose Moresco

Mar 16, 2014

ROSE MORESCO (SUSAN) Age 92, longtime Mokena resident formerly of Roseland. Wife of the late Gino G. Moresco; mother of Gina (Michael) Morley and Kathryn (Christopher) Lirot; grandmother of Kaitlyn (Ryan) Hilleshiem, Beth Ann and Aaron Morley, Sean, Benn and Troy Lirot; sister of Charles Susan, Darinka Rush, Olga Vozniak, Dorothy Pasquel and the late William Susan and Margaret Jones;...

Edward W Johanson

Edward W Johanson

Mar 15, 2014

EDWARD W. JOHANSON Age 85 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 15th, 2014, at his home in New Lenox, IL. Ed is survived by his loving family, his wife of 58 years, Jean Johanson (Brown), children, Susan (Richard) Lentz, Debra (Allen) Klausing, grandchildren, Krystle (Kevin) Callarman and Katy Klausing. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Karl...

Carl P Cardinael

Carl P Cardinael

Mar 14, 2014

CARL PAUL CARDINAEL Age 86 of Sun City West, AZ passed away March 14th, 2014 at Hospice of Arizona – Del Webb in Sun City West, AZ. Carl was born on February 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL, and grew up with his parents and two sisters. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during WWII...

Mr. David A. Machtemes

Mr. David A. Machtemes

Mar 14, 2014

DAVID A. MACHTEMES Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at his home in Frankfort with his family at his side. Beloved brother of Barbara Koning; loving uncle of Jennifer (Steve) Weber and David (Diane) Koning; and cherished great uncle of Hanna, Haley, Trent, and Meghan; he was also survived by many dear aunts, uncles,...

Lori A. Rooney

Lori A. Rooney

Mar 13, 2014

Lori A. Rooney, age 52, of Frankfort formerly of Dolton, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; mother Shirley Rooney (nee Guetschow);sister Lynn Rooney; brother Allen (Margaret) Rooney; nephews Matthew and Patrick Rooney. She was preceded in death by her father James Rooney; brother Thomas Rooney and grandparents Robert and Henrietta Guetschow Jr....

Gloria M. Szablewski

Gloria M. Szablewski

Mar 12, 2014

Gloria M. Szablewski (nee Allain) A resident Mokena passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving family; children Linda (William) Sullivan, Darlene (John) Yack, Frank (Patricia) Szablewski, Candice (William) Teske, Greg (Wendi) Szablweski; daughter-in-law Rose Szablewski; sister Lorraine Overend; grandchildren Keith (Michelle) Sullivan, Chris (Sandy) Sullivan, Nicholas...

Howard J. Piecuch

Howard J. Piecuch

Mar 12, 2014

Howard J. "Howie" "Butch" Piecuch 71, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. He was born in Chicago to LaVerne (nee Muhs) and the late John T. Piecuch. Beloved husband of 50 years of Laneta (nee Sanders); Loving father of Lorine (Andrew) Hanser and Sheri (Steven) Vyfvinkel; Dear brother of...

Jessica R Morgan

Jessica R Morgan

Mar 12, 2014

JESSICA R. MORGAN Age 22 of Lockport, passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Lockport. Jessy is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Shirley A. Morgan (Kerley), maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Kerley, siblings, Holly Morgan, Stephen (Dawn) Morgan, Courtney (Robert) Westmoreland, Caitlyn Morgan, Samantha Morgan, Brian Morgan, Melissa (Nick) Beltrame, Dakota Morgan, Abigail Morgan, special friend, Justas Jakubonis,...

Mary A. Pochordo

Mary A. Pochordo

Mar 10, 2014

Mary A. Pochordo (nee Manyek) 42, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Survived by her loving family; her husband, Michael; her son, Tyler; her mother, Kathleen Manyek; a brother, Peter (Kim) Maynek; three nephews, Tom, Chris and Pat Manyek. She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Manyek. Mary was employed as an Ophthalmic Technician...

Richard J. Bolker

Richard J. Bolker

Mar 9, 2014

Richard J. Bolker 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Ann (nee Murray) Bolker. Loving husband of 50 years of Rosemary R. (nee Galica) Bolker; Loving and kind father of Frank Bolker and Laura (Jim) Doran; Cherished grandfather of David J. and Julia...

Rita R. Costello

Rita R. Costello

Mar 9, 2014

Rita R. Costello 94, of Tinley Park, Passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Rita was born in Chicago to the late James and Cathryn (nee Griffin) Costello. Rita retired from Swift & Co. Meats after 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Julie Catholic Church, Tinley Park. She was the Loving Aunt...

Ralph D Dralle

Ralph D Dralle

Mar 8, 2014

RALPH DRALLE Ralph Dralle, born Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923 passed away March 8, 2014. As a previous resident of Frankfort,Il and member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, he was president and publisher of BigFarmer magazine, Woman's Golfer Magazine and owner of National Farm Data Bank; the largest data bank of farmers, ranchers and growers. He pioneered the...

George H Shackleton,  Jr

George H Shackleton, Jr

Mar 8, 2014

GEORGE H. SHACKLETON, JR Age 50, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at his home in Frankfort surrounded by his family. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Shari Shackleton (Anderson), parents, George H. & Theodora Shakleton, Sr. (Franiak), children, George H. Shackleton III, Samantha Shackleton, Rachel (Charles) Morgret, Abigail (Zachary) Carlson, Kristin Shackleton, Hannah Shackleton, siblings,...

Amanda J Sumner

Amanda J Sumner

Mar 8, 2014

AMANDA JEAN SUMNER (1982-2014) Amanda passed away on March 8th, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center after a long fight with Cystic Fibrosis. Amanda was born to William and the late Deborah Sumner on November 28th, 1982. She is survived by her father, William; older sister and brother-in-law Sarah and Daniel Chen; younger brother, Matthew Beles, and her nephew, David. She...

Nicole A. Burklow

Nicole A. Burklow

Mar 8, 2014

Nicole A. Burklow, age 40 of Oak Forest, passed away March 8,2014, Loving daughter of Gloria Burklow and the late Norman Burklow; beloved mother of Ericka (Craig) Haase, Alyssa Koce, Mark Burklow, Taylor Valencia and Madelyn Valencia; dearest sister of Deanna (Lonny) Smith, Craig Burklow and Keith (Kim) Burklow; cherished grandchildren Deven Burklow, Jadeyn Burklow and Ayden Silva and many...

Suella B Zajicek

Suella B Zajicek

Mar 7, 2014

SUELLA B. ZAJICEK (TOSTO) Age 65, of Monee, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Suella is survived by her loving family, husband, Russell Zajicek, children, Christy (Scott) Knoebel, Dawn (Rick Sheppard) Zajicek, Melissa (Jay) Ciangiola, siblings, Carmen (Lois) Tosto, Mari Pesce, brother in law, Al Cimino, grandchildren, Caitlin Zajicek and Andrew Knoebel....

Dave Rubin

Dave Rubin

Mar 1, 2014

Dave Rubin, Age 83 of Steger formerly of Dolton and the Roseland area, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, He is survived by his loving family; children Debbie(Mike) Gonzalez and son David Rubin; brother Ben (Nancy) Rubin Jr.: grandchildren Michael Gonzalez and Crystal Rubin; nephews Ben (Lois) Rubin III and Allen (Sharon) Rubin. He was a veteran of the...

Mark C. Strong

Mark C. Strong

Mar 1, 2014

Mark C. Strong Age 91, formerly of Warsaw, IN and Crete, IL, passed away on March 1, 2014. He is survived by his loving children Rita (Michael) Hintz and Wayne Strong; beloved grandchildren Andrea Hintz, Christin (Jeremy) Groh, Adam (Michelle) Strong and Jodie (Sean) Collins; cherished great grandchildren Cole and Stella Strong. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Mr. William R. Hallberg

Mr. William R. Hallberg

Mar 1, 2014

William R. Hallberg Age 82, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, March 1st, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Keeley; loving father of Laura (Ted) Connor; cherished grandfather of Kristin and Kimberly Connor; dear brother of Lois Kolmodin. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Dorothy Hallberg, and 2 sons Scott and Steven Hallberg. William...

Matthew J. Warren

Matthew J. Warren

Feb 28, 2014

Matthew J. Warren Age 33, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Beloved son of Dan and Mary Warren nee Warrington; cherished grandson of Angela Warrington; loving fiancé of Kristi Acton and dear soon to have been father of Hailee Acton; cherished brother of Tim (Christine) Warren...