Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Mary Ann Bajt

Ms. Mary Ann Bajt

Feb 12, 2014

Mary Ann "Tippy" Bajt nee Madarik passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her home in Lockport. She is survived by her daughter Mary Frances; sister-in-law Joyce Madarik, special niece Doris M. Hammel, and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis J. Bajt; her parents Joseph and Mary (Suca) Madarik; six brothers Emil,...

Mr. Gregory G. Saladin

Mr. Gregory G. Saladin

Feb 11, 2014

Gregory G. Saladin Age 58, of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, 2014. Beloved husband of Donna nee Yates-Saladin; loving father of Joshua and Zachary Saladin; dear brother of Ed Saladin; and cherished uncle of Christine, Renee, and Sherri. Greg was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Frankfort, and a devoted husband and father that will be sorely missed....

Mae R. Jordan

Mae R. Jordan

Feb 10, 2014

Mae R. Jordan nee Ryan Age 78, of Mokena, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jordan; loving mother of Therese (James) Leonard and the late Celene Jordan; cherished grandmother of Jessica and Jamie Leonard; dear sister of Phillip (Susan) Ryan, James Ryan, the late Father Kellan Ryan, and Lorraine (late Donald) Massie. Family will...

Thomas J. Bingham

Thomas J. Bingham

Feb 10, 2014

Thomas J. Bingham 64, late of Marseilles, formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa, IL. Born in Chicago to Carmella (nee Daly) and the late Thomas J. Bingham Jr; Loving Brother of Terrence (Jean) Bingham, Timothy (Sue) Bingham, Jacalyn (Robert) Gilman and Sharon (Michael) Cahill; Dear uncle and cousin of many....

Larry R. Ritchie

Larry R. Ritchie

Feb 9, 2014

LARRY R. RITCHIE Age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, siblings, Louise Brayfield, Juannelle (Kevin Keck) Ritchie, Jannet Bersano, nieces, Sandra (John) Weierman, Kathleen (Al) Davis, Deanna Bersano, great niece, Brittani Davis, great nephews, Cameron Davis and Connor Davis. Larry was preceded...

Mark A. Coates

Mark A. Coates

Feb 8, 2014

Mark A. Coates 51, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, February 08, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Mark was born in Chicago to Andrew and Barbara (nee Blay) Coates. Loving father of Jeremy Coates and Marissa Coates; Beloved brother of Michael (fiancée Jennifer Drazan) and Melody (Robert) Hartnell; Cherished grandfather of McKayala, Krys, Devyn and Stefyn; numerous nieces, nephews,...

Nancy P. Kelly

Nancy P. Kelly

Feb 8, 2014

Nancy P. Kelly (nee Pearson) 74, of Olympia Fields, formerly of Park Forest, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn. Born in Evergreen Park to the late Paul and Helen (nee O'Connor) Pearson. Beloved wife of F. Patrick Kelly; Loving mother of Peggy Kelly, Francis (Sandra) Kelly and John (Laura) Kelly; Cherished grandmother of seven;...

Gloria E. Morgan

Gloria E. Morgan

Feb 8, 2014

Gloria E. Morgan (Reiter) Weeks-Demmer Gloria E. Morgan, born on December 11, 1935, was the youngest daughter to Ralph and Florence (nee Olson) Reiter in Homer Township. In her youth, she was fondly known to her classmates at Glo-Worm and later in life as the "mail-lady" to many, but affectionately to a blessed few as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Newey F. Kearney,  Sr.

Newey F. Kearney, Sr.

Feb 7, 2014

NEWEY F. KEARNEY, SR. Age 85, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2014 at his home in Lockport, IL. Newey is survived by his loving family, wife, Sybil H. Kearney (Helms), children, Vivian (Dave) Oxley, Francis Ann (James) Cooke, Newey Kearney, Jr., sister, Eleanor Lancey, grandchildren, Kelly Cooke, David (Suzanne) Oxley, Adrienne (Steve) Walton, Courtney (Michael) Turner, Nikki...

Mrs. Patricia H. Stuglis

Mrs. Patricia H. Stuglis

Feb 7, 2014

Patricia H. Stuglis nee Cukale Age 68, of Tinley Park, IL passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2014. Beloved wife of Kenneth Stuglis; loving mother of Joseph (Michele) and James (Michelle) Stuglis; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Sarah, Michael, and Zachary Stuglis; dear cousin of Geraldine (late Robert) Wiora and Janice (Tom) Zieler; fond sister-in-law of Sylvia (late Morgan) O'Connell. Patricia...

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak

Feb 3, 2014

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak (nee Peters) 75, of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 03, 2014. Born in Chicago to the late Allen and Enola (nee Deisher) Peters; Beloved Wife of Jerry; Loving Mother of Theresa (Richard) Clawson and Sharon (John) Rodewald; Cherished Grandmother of Steve and Kenny Clawson and Sam Rodewald; Dear Sister of...

Mr. Richard J. Pignone

Mr. Richard J. Pignone

Feb 1, 2014

Richard J. Pignone 69, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2014. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Geraci; loving father of Joseph (Lori) Pignone and Jennifer (Michael) Strezo; cherished papa of Jason and Jeremy Strezo; dear brother of Angeline (William) McGleam, Annette (Jospeh) Guiffre, and Rocco (Geraldine) Pignone; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Richard was...

Kathryn L. Coke

Kathryn L. Coke

Jan 31, 2014

Kathryn L. Coke nee Hampton Age 82, of Mokena formerly of New Lenox and Posen, born and raised in Brookhaven Mississippi, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles Coke; loving mother of Cynthia (Al) Stein and Denise (Harold) Towry; Cherished grandmother of Luke (Tanna) and April Towry and Adam Hite; and great grandmother of...

Margaret N Weidner

Margaret N Weidner

Jan 30, 2014

Margaret N. Weidner (nee Weiler) Age 95, of New Lenox, ascended on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Margaret is survived by her loving family, children, Bill (Kay) Weidner, Carol Podkulski, Sue (Ron) Aardema, 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her huband Harold Weidner; brother Erving Weiler, sister Dorothy Smith and son-in-law, Edward Podkulski. Family will...

Thomas R. Maxwell

Thomas R. Maxwell

Jan 29, 2014

Thomas R. Maxwell Age 59, of Frankfort formerly of Harvey, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, 2014. Cherished husband of late Kristine Maxwell; Loving father of Dani (Stephen) Zerebny, Jill (Mike) Maksymec, Shelley, Carly and late Kimberly Maxwell; beloved son of Richard (Fairy) and late Florence (nee Green) Maxwell; dearest brother of Ellen (Charles) DeMeyer and Beth Maxwell- Zioncheck and proud...

Jean Giles

Jean Giles

Jan 28, 2014

JEAN GILES (WALL) Age 75, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Frankfort. Jean is survived by her loving family, husband, William A. Giles, children, Robin (Don) Weber, Gary Giles, David A. (Joan) Giles, twin brother, Jerry (Carolyn) Wall, sister, Shirley (Donald) Byrns, grandchildren, Keith (Kristin) Stotts, Kristen (Jim) Schalk, Timmy...

Mr. Dale L. Sherwin

Mr. Dale L. Sherwin

Jan 27, 2014

Dale L. Sherwin Age 71, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Kathleen nee Rimkus; devoted cousin and buddy of Brian Pearson; loving father of Cindy (Joe) Owano; loving grandfather of Rhiannon and Raven Owano; dear brother of Ardis (John) Gniadek and Allen (Marie) Sherwin. He was preceded in...

Mr. David W. Lemke

Mr. David W. Lemke

Jan 27, 2014

David W. Lemke Age 44, of Matteson, IL passed away suddenly Monday, January 27th, 2014. Beloved son of William Lemke and Sandi (Lawrence) Stocking; loving brother of Michael Lemke and Thomas (Alisa) Lemke; and step-brother of Jennifer Stocking and Joseph (Marian) Stocking; dear uncle of Ethan Stocking. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort,...

Joseph A. Cundari

Joseph A. Cundari

Jan 26, 2014

Joseph A. Cundari 89, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his home. Beloved Husband of Jeanette (nee Spaitis); Loving Father of Joseph Jr., David (Sharon), the late Barbara (Richard) Mroch, Mary Labok, and Leonard (Richard Evans); Cherished Grandfather of 11 and Great Grandfather of five; Dear Brother of Michael (Elizabeth) Cundari, Lucretia Manieri and Cecelia...

Harriette J. Mcdermott-Cieslak

Harriette J. Mcdermott-Cieslak

Jan 25, 2014

HARRIETTE J. McDERMOTT-CIESLAK (KUZNIAR) Age 94, of Matteson, passed away Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at her home in Matteson. Harriette is survived by her loving family, daughter, Kathy (James) McDermott-Striupas, siblings, Lorraine Talaga, Mick Kuzniar, grandchildren, Maureen, Michelle, Donna, Geoff, Jenni, great grandchildren, Carmen, Johnny, Alex, Naomi, Lenny III, Gavin, many nieces and nephews and very close family friends, Gina,...