Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Irene G. Larson

Irene G. Larson

Jan 25, 2014

Irene G. Larson (nee Tomko) 82, late of Orland Park, formerly of Burnham, IL and Dowagiac, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Irene is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Edwin; three children, Karen (Timothy) Smith, Sandy (Jim) Matura, Ed (Debbie) Larson; nine grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan, Connor, Jim...

Rebecca M "Becky" Pedigo Johnson

Rebecca M "Becky" Pedigo Johnson

Jan 24, 2014

REBECCA M. "BECKY" JOHNSON (PEDIGO) Born in Chicago 6/21/1961, Becky passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 at St. Luke Hospital Hospice Unit in Cedar Rapids, IA. Becky is survived by her loving husband, Allen, her cherished children Zachary and Shelby, her stepchildren, Jeremy (Jaime) Johnson, Caitlin (Nick) Larson and four grandchildren. She is also survived by her parents, Dick...

Pauline A Winke

Pauline A Winke

Jan 24, 2014

Pauline A. "Polly" Winke (nee Theodosis) 88, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 with family and loved ones at Salem Village under the care of their dedicated staff and the caring individuals of Joliet Area Community Hospice. Was loved and will be missed by many. Polly is survived by her children, John (Dayna) Winke, Tom Winke and...

Michael L. Mickiewicz

Michael L. Mickiewicz

Jan 21, 2014

Michael L. Mickiewicz Age 67, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago Heights and the West Pullman area, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2014. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Bak); loving father of David (Jillian) and Mark (Angela); cherished grandfather of Riley, Madison, Delaney, Tyler and Benjamin; dear brother of Steven (Joann Thompson) and loving cousin of many. He was a veteran...

Marvel C. Woodcock

Marvel C. Woodcock

Jan 20, 2014

Marvel C. Woodcock (nee Cantu) 84, late of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Survived by her husband Ed, who she had been married to for 64 years, but they had been in love for 68 years; her children Marcy (Richard) Simon, Marvis "Kitten" Hanbaum and Ted Woodcock;...

Mary Lois Delaney

Mary Lois Delaney

Jan 20, 2014

Mary Lois Delaney nee Mitchell Age 87, of Tinley Park, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, January 20th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clayton G. Delaney; loving mother of Susan (Sean) Allard; cherished grandmother of Shane and Samuel; dear sister of Marcia (late Chester) Kozicki. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Mae Mitchell and...

Kathleen A. Krueger

Kathleen A. Krueger

Jan 19, 2014

KATHLEEN A. KRUEGER (MALOY) Age 67, formerly of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, January 19th, 2014 at Island City Nursing Home in Wilmington. Kathleen is survived by her loving family, children, Karen Maki, Holly Wadsworth, Kari Barten and brother, James (Carolyn) Maloy. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Bernice Maloy (Young) and her husband, Walter Krueger....

Mary J. Farrell

Mary J. Farrell

Jan 17, 2014

Mary J. Farrell (nee Henry), age 87, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Farrell and is survived by her children; Peggy (Soddy-Daisy, TN), Patricia (Soddy-Daisy, TN) and Joseph (Jean- her favorite daughter-in-law), of New Lenox; grandmother to Brian, Joseph, Erin, Michael...

Mr. Eugene Gene Kleczewski

Mr. Eugene Gene Kleczewski

Jan 13, 2014

Eugene A. "Gene" Kleczewski Age 66, late of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, IL. passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Adoring husband of Agnes nee Patane; dear step-father of William (Carolyn) Hackett, Mary (James) Damiani, Joseph, John, and Thomas Hackett; cherished step-grandfather of Sarah, Lauren, Anna Marie, Anthony, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Leah; and great-grandfather of Adina; loving brother of...

Janice R. Rueth

Janice R. Rueth

Jan 12, 2014

Janice R. Rueth (nee Anderson) Age 75, late of New Lenox, formerly of Hazel Crest IL and Milwaukee WI, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Loving wife of William Rueth Jr., beloved mother of William (Catherine) Rueth III, Jeffrey (Kimberlee) Rueth, Michael (Rose) Rueth, Elizabeth Przybyla, Kathleen (Patrick) Glennon and late Deborah Rueth; dearest sister of Roger (Cheryl) Anderson, Shirley...

Robert A. Bebar

Robert A. Bebar

Jan 11, 2014

ROBERT A. BEBAR Age 85, of Lockport went home to the Lord with his loving family by his side Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Joann Bebar (Baldigo), children, Jean (Rick) Barr, Barbara (Gary) Behrens, Robert (Rhonda) Bebar, Michael (Sandy) Bebar, Susan (David) Craig, Jane (Greg) Cosme, siblings,...

Daryl W. Brown

Daryl W. Brown

Jan 10, 2014

Daryl W. Brown Age 73, late of Chicago, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago. Born in Chicago to the late Charles and Mae (nee McGovern) Brown; Loving Father of Laurie (Brian) Smith, Nicole Brown, and Warren Brown; Cherished Papa of Leilynn Smith, Nathan and Jasmine McGuire, and Madison Uhlenberg; Dear Brother of Phyllis (the late...

Oakley "Woody" Woodard

Oakley "Woody" Woodard

Jan 10, 2014

OAKLEY "WOODY" L. WOODARD Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Woody is survived by his loving family, wife, Frances Woodard (Grohnke) siblings, Leon (Jean) Woodard, Neville (Alice) Woodard, niece, Sharon (Roger) Maddox and nephew, Scott (Katrina) Woodard. Woody was preceded in death by his parents, Everette &...

William B. Woltkamp

William B. Woltkamp

Jan 8, 2014

WILLIAM B. WOLTKAMP Age 82, of Frankfort, IL passed away Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret Woltkamp (Bingham), children, Marie Terese (Terry) Galey, Mark (Mary) Woltkamp, Mary Ann (Dan) Rusk, Keith (Teresa) Woltkamp, Joann Woltkamp, Paul (Denise) Woltkamp, brother, Harry (Ruth) Woltkamp, Jr., grandchildren,...

Patrick M. Berkery

Patrick M. Berkery

Jan 8, 2014

Patrick M. Berkery Age 29, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Beloved son of Michael and Nancy Berkery nee Williams; loving grandson of Ken and Arlene Williams, and the late Timothy and late Virginia Berkery; dear brother of Michael R. Berkery; adoring nephew of many aunts and uncles, and cousin to many. Patrick was involved...

Helen Cardani

Helen Cardani

Jan 8, 2014

Helen Cardani (nee Mudd) 85, passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at El Paso Health Care Center, El Paso, IL. She was born in Seneca, IL to the late Thomas and Pauline (nee Basham) Mudd. Helen is survived by her loving family; her daughter, Deb (Marvin) Glatz; her son, Larry (Diana) Cardani; six grandchildren, Leann (Jeremy) Bolte, Eric Cardani, Richard,...

Thelma L. Floyd

Thelma L. Floyd

Jan 6, 2014

Thelma L. Floyd (nee Schaefer) 77, late of Mokena, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Thelma was born in Westchester, IL to the late Russell and Lucile (nee Peterson) Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Orville H. Floyd. She is survived by her loving daughter Rachael (James) Aguirre; her dear...

Betty Roche

Betty Roche

Jan 6, 2014

Roche, Betty (nee Hopper) Beloved mother of Donna, Arthur, Donald and Karen (Paul) Bowdish; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Candace, Alexis, Paul, Jr., and Derek; adoring great-grandmother of Angelica, Elena, Hannah, Lana and Ray; cherished daughter of Salem and Marie Hopper; dear sister of Norma Jean, Adaline, Richard, Sally, Mildred Joann, Bonnie, and Norman; fond aunt of many. Long-time employee of...

Rita C. Hybol

Rita C. Hybol

Jan 5, 2014

Rita C. Hybol, 77, of Hildago, TX formerly of Orland Park, passed away on January 5, 2014;beloved wife of the late David Hybol, cherished mother of Dennis (Annette) Morow and Darlene (David) Kasper; dearest grandmother of Jake Morow, Danielle Kasper, Desirae Kasper and James Morow and loving friend of Leonard Potter. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial...

Antoinette Mattiuzzo Basile

Antoinette Mattiuzzo Basile

Jan 4, 2014

Antoinette Basile nee Mattiuzzo age 85. A Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland and Roseland. Wife of the late Dominick Basile. Mother of Donald (Christy) Basile, Thomas (Barbara) Basile and Carolyn (John) Berger. Grandmother of Demaurice, Andrew (Emily), and Robert (Courtney) Basile, John Berger Jr. and Elizabeth (Christopher) Nanovic. Sister of the late Louis Mattiuzzo. The family will receive friends...