Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Phyllis Jean Shelton

Ms. Phyllis Jean Shelton

Dec 13, 2013

Phyllis Jean Shelton nee Tyler Age 79, of Lockport, IL, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Lockport. Beloved wife of the late Bill Shelton. Phyllis is survived by her siblings Sam Tyler of Lockport, Deloris (Darrell) Collins of Joplin, MO and Marie Leithliter of Eldorado, IL; niece Amanda Sandy and brother-in-law Rick Sandy. Also survived by numerous nieces,...

Robert J. Sanders

Robert J. Sanders

Dec 12, 2013

Robert J. Sanders 42, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Jeanette (nee Vedder) and the late Paul Sanders. Beloved husband of Sherri (nee Slee); Loving father of Sydney, Bobby and Ally; Dear brother of Paul "P.J." (Janet), MaryAnne (Ed) Babbe and...

Mary Jane Bender

Mary Jane Bender

Dec 11, 2013

MARY JANE BENDER Age 66, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at her home in Joliet. Mary Jane is survived by her loving family, children, Susan Love, Jennifer (Duane) Shofner, Tonette (David) Pesavento, Spc. Andrew Bender, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mary Jane was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Goodale...

Nestor A. Villaluz

Nestor A. Villaluz

Dec 10, 2013

Nestor A. Villaluz age 78 of Romeoville. Il passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, with his family at his side. Family will receive friends Sunday, December 15 for visitation from 3pm to 8pm at Goodale Memorial Chapel - 912 S. Hamilton St, Lockport, IL. Funeral will be held Monday, December 16, 2013. Prayers will be at...

Rev. Armando G. Lopez

Rev. Armando G. Lopez

Dec 10, 2013

Age 65, of Park Forest, formerly of Milwaukee Wisc. Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013; loving husband of Maria (nee Lara) Lopez; beloved father of Sergio (Christina) Lopez, Laura (Von Dunbar) Lopez, Josue (Melissa) Lopez and Clarissa (Tyron Foston) Lopez; proud grandfather of Mayah, Josiah, Serenity, Joshua, Ayden, Jacob, Sydney and Noah; cherished son of the late Manuel and...

Lou Ann Darnall

Lou Ann Darnall

Dec 9, 2013

Lou Ann Darnall (nee Keeling) 84, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. She was born in Paducah, KY to the late Londi and Ella Mae (nee Brown) Keeling. Survived by her loving family; her sons, Irvan (Charlene), Terry (Paula) and Tom (Annette); nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her sister, Lillie Mae...

Marjorie Lee Mullen

Marjorie Lee Mullen

Dec 9, 2013

Age 85, of Monee, formerly of Frankfort and Riverdale. Passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013; Loving mother of Dawn (Bill) Gename, Vicki Hansen and late Bruce Mullen; beloved sister of Patty Beltke Richard and Jack Kitchens; cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 7. Dearest daughter of late Clifford and Audery (Nee Powers) Kitchens. Family will receive friends...

Jerome M Elsen

Jerome M Elsen

Dec 9, 2013

JEROME M. ELSEN Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jerome is survived by his loving family, wife, Esther Elsen (Frank), children, Dave (Chris) Elsen, Denise (Keith) Michalowicz, grandchildren, Rebecca, John, Josephine, Annie, Paige and brother-in-law, Doug (Chris) Frank. Jerome was a member of St. Clare DeMontefalco Holy Name...

Ms. Charlotte Lief

Ms. Charlotte Lief

Dec 7, 2013

Charlotte Lief nee Haschner Age 78, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Germany, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Mary (Dennis) Hamilton, Jeanne (Patrick) Keable, Ann (Frank) Zacek, and Charlotte (Tom) Kovacic; cherished grandmother of Jimmy (Misty), Sarah, Alex, Mandy, Kayla, Ryan, and Joshua. Charlotte was preceded...

Terry Larson

Terry Larson

Dec 5, 2013

Age 68, of New Lenox, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Schinkowski) loving father of Todd Larson, two granddaughters, Meagan (Nathan) Dulny and Krystal Larson. One great granddaughter Zoe Paige Dulny. Brothers David (Donna) Larson and Bruce Larson. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, David R. and Mary...

Imogene Mcmurtrey

Imogene Mcmurtrey

Dec 5, 2013

Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Loving wife of Jerry; beloved mother of Michael (Betty), Susan (Walt) Gregory, Mark (Ivy), Sandra Ufen and Chris; dearest sister of Helene Anderson and Marty Finchum; cherished grandmother of 10 and fond aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 3 to...

Mrs. Gloria J. Burns

Mrs. Gloria J. Burns

Dec 4, 2013

Gloria J. Burns nee Schultz Age 69, of Manhattan, IL. formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Debra Burns (Robert Farmer), Thomas (Linda) Burns, and Kimberly (Michael) Deloian; cherished grandmother of Richard, Alec, Evan, Emily, and...

Ms. Josephine M. Weir

Ms. Josephine M. Weir

Dec 4, 2013

Josephine Mary Weir nee Landski, 84, born at home in Chicago, and life long resident of the south-side; passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Willow Falls Assisted Living in Crest Hill. Beloved wife of the late Edward Weir. Josephine is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Special aunt and friend to Juliean (Scott)...

Robert W. Edborg

Robert W. Edborg

Dec 4, 2013

Age 86, of New Lenox formerly of South Holland. Passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Loving husband of Gertrude (Nee Paskewicz); beloved father of Russell (Kim), Janice (Bill) Bolhuis and Donna (Walter) Brown; dearest son of late Clarence and Marjorie (nee Owen); fond brother of Jane (Robert) Foster and late Donald (Barbara); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Rebecca, Kaitlin, Kevin,...

Ruth Marie Reiter

Ruth Marie Reiter

Dec 3, 2013

Ruth Marie Reiter (nee Keigher) Born May 19, 1925, late of Joliet and Crest Hill. Passed away December 3, 2013 in Morton, Il. Survived by her loving family, children Scott (Marybeth), Georgia (Chris) Glynn and Monica O'Brien, grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Molly (Mrs. Tom) Boland, Martin, Mark Reiter, Gavin Glynn and Shane, T.J., Haley and Jake O'Brien, and six great-grandchildren and...

Janelle H. Krueger

Janelle H. Krueger

Dec 1, 2013

Janelle H. Krueger (nee Winters) Age 80, of Iron Mountain, Michigan formerly Frankfort, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. Janelle is survived by her loving family; her children Dan Krueger, Denice (Mike) Peterson, Duane Krueger, Donna (Stephan) Schobel and Donald Krueger; brothers Orville and Glenn; a sister Faith; grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Joshua, Melissa and Danielle also survived by many nieces,...

Mr. Frank Legrett

Mr. Frank Legrett

Nov 29, 2013

Frank LeGrett Age 74, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of New York, passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved husband of Helen nee Seamans; loving father of Michelle (late Ralph) Ruiz, Rick (Vicki) LeGrett, and Kimberly Alcayaga; cherished grandfather of Jaime Lee, Nicole (Jerry) Sluiter, Lindsay Ruiz, Dominic Ruiz, Joshua LeGrett, Nathanial (Delilah) LeGrett, Louis LeGrett,...

Frances E. Langley

Frances E. Langley

Nov 28, 2013

FRANCES E. LANGLEY (HARR) Age 92, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. Frances is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Janice) Langley, Marilyn (Roy) Fox, grandchildren, Caroline, Matthew (Rhonda), Nathaniel, Nicholas (Jennifer), great grandchildren, Braden, Adalyn, step grandchildren, Kirsten, Alex and many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded...

Kenneth E. English

Kenneth E. English

Nov 27, 2013

Kenneth Edward English, 67, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home in Dana Point, California. Ken was born June 16, 1946 to Robert and Rosemary (Peyton) English in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from St. Rita High School in the class of 1965. In 1966 Ken enlisted in the Army and served on a communication site in Qui...

Jerry B. Jones

Jerry B. Jones

Nov 21, 2013

Jerry B. Jones , age 72 of Monee formerly of Cicero and Berwyn, passed away on November 21, 2013. Loving father of Timothy Jones, Teresa Pilgrim, Sherry Sroka, Michael Jones and Jerry Jones, beloved son of the late Wallace and Pearl (nee Grizzle) Jones; dearest brother of Jimmy Jones, Wilma Brewer and the late Michael Jones, Dennis Jones and Deborah...