Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leslie E. Haddon

Leslie E. Haddon

Oct 19, 2013

Leslie E. Haddon (nee Titus) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; her husband James L. Haddon; her children James A. (Dennis Kilgore) Haddon and Charlotte A. (Joseph) Rossi; a granddaughter Jolette M. Rossi; a brother Hector (Eleanor) Titus and a sister Nancy (Dan) Napierala. Leslie was a Supervisor at...

Marilyn Frances Vonch

Marilyn Frances Vonch

Oct 19, 2013

MARILYN FRANCES VONCH Age 73, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Marilyn is survived by her loving family, aunt, Laurel Liston, cousins, Linda Liston, M.D., Dianne Letson, numerous other cousins, God sister, Lina Sims and close friend, Judy Schroeder. Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Vonch (Liston)...

Vernette Breidert

Vernette Breidert

Oct 18, 2013

Vernette Breidert Age 93, of Frankfort born September 2, 1920 died October 18, 2013. She is survived by her loving daughter Karen (Leland) Sedig of Sterling IL., two grandsons Jakob and Nathan Sedig. She was a lifelong member and Sunday School Teacher at Frankfort United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Post # 1098 Ladies...

Sarah Christine Wingfield

Sarah Christine Wingfield

Oct 18, 2013

Sarah Christine Wingfield (nee Carter) Age 29, of Champaign formerly of Lockport, passed away on October 18, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; husband Michael Wingfield; parents Greg and Pam (nee Kingsbury) Carter; brother Gregory Carter.; grandparents Robert and Joan Kingsbury and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Tom and...

Donald C. Korenic

Donald C. Korenic

Oct 5, 2013

Donald C. Korenic Age 61, of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary Monica (nee Stanek) Korenic; loving father of Tina Sexton and Lisa Korenic; dear brother of Robert and Thomas(Penny) Korenic; He is survived by many loving brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces, nephews. He was preceded in death...

Kenneth Fracasso

Kenneth Fracasso

Oct 3, 2013

Kenneth Fracasso, age 70 of Joliet formerly of Lockport, Melrose Park and Naperville, Passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. He is survived by his loving family; wife Judith (nee Churchill) Fracasso; daughters Gina (Paul) Kampf, Lisa (John) Hajek and Kristy Fracasso; grandchildren Thomas, Brianna, Anthony, Jacob, Blake, Brett, D.J.,Kelley, Katelyn and...

Brian A. Panozzo

Brian A. Panozzo

Oct 2, 2013

Age 42, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina formerly of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He recieved his Bacholers degree from Southern Illinois University. Brian is survived by his loving family, father, Paul Panozzo, brothers, Scott (Ruth) Panozzo, Michael (Lisa) Panozzo, nephews, Nathan (Nicole) Riff and Vinny Panozzo and great nieces and nephew Avery and Evan Riff. Brian was...

Corene Neubauer

Corene Neubauer

Oct 2, 2013

Age 81, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; children Dawn (Bernard) Welch and Michael (Jennifer) Neubauer; grandchildren Colin, Thomas, Christian, Colette, Peter, Christopher and Mary ; great grandchildren Caleb and Cora. She was preceded in death by her husband George Neubauer and her parents Pete and Mary...

Mr. John Josa

Mr. John Josa

Oct 2, 2013

John was born on November 7, 1921 and passed away on October 2, 2013. John was a resident of Frankfort, IL.

Mrs. Lois L. Peterson

Mrs. Lois L. Peterson

Oct 1, 2013

Lois L. Peterson, 80, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Born in Chicago to the late Rudolph and Ruth (nee Weyer) Schrey. Beloved wife of Donald H. Peterson; Loving mother of Barry (Jeri) Worden, Gail (Clay) Eckstein, Jill (Scott) Jaros, Robert (Velina) Worden, Cheryl (Ken) Meyer, and Dawn (John) Baldovin; Loving step-mother of Susan Peterson and Lynn...

Lillias D. Resner

Lillias D. Resner

Sep 30, 2013

Age 87, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; Husband Fred; daughters Caryl Hazen, Alaine (Mike Kastner) Resner, Gayle (Alan) Mares and Lora (Robert) Fielding; grandchildren Dana (Phil), Kara (Bill), Natalie, Melissa, John, Allyson and Mary. She was a very active member of the former Trinity Presbyterian...

Carl L. Kman

Carl L. Kman

Sep 30, 2013

CARL L. KMAN Carl L. Kman, 66, passed away Monday Sept 30th at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, on February 6, 1947. Carl attended St. Stephen Grade School, Holy Trinity High School and University of Illinois Circle Campus with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Worked at...

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak

Sep 29, 2013

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak (nee Zbylut) Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Sylvester and Frances (nee Mical) Zbylut. Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Sopcak; Loving mother of Lynnmarie (Walter) Finn and Sharon (Jim) Phelan; Cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Karen, Bill, Amanda, Alexandra and...

Eric H. Oberg

Eric H. Oberg

Sep 28, 2013

ERIC H. OBERG Age 60, of Lockport passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2013. Eric is survived by his loving family, siblings, George Oberg, Daniel Oberg and Peggy (Gary) Steffins. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Grant & Louise Oberg (Sellards). Eric was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Lockport and played the organ at...

Mr. Mark J. Styzinski

Mr. Mark J. Styzinski

Sep 28, 2013

Mark J. Styzinski Age 49, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2013. Beloved husband of Amy nee Kosche; loving son of Teresa (Stanley) Pienczykowski; dear step-son of Nina Styzinski; and cherished brother of Roman Styzinski and Paul (Karen) Styzinski. Mark is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father...

Robert A. Cosgrove

Robert A. Cosgrove

Sep 28, 2013

Robert A. Cosgrove 46, late of Channahon, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 28, 2013. Survived by his loving family; his wife, Leigh Ann (nee Honaker); a son Jake; two daughters, Kelsie and Sophie; his parents, John and Virginia Cosgrove; four brothers, John (Julie), Tim (Denise), Tom (Amy), Marty (Adrienne) and a sister Gingie (Brian) Dalbke; his mother-in-law Harriett (the late...

Mrs. Judy Wessel

Mrs. Judy Wessel

Sep 27, 2013

Judith Ann Wessel nee Schahl Judy Wessel age 72 of Lockport, IL passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice home. Judy is survived by her loving husband of fifty years: Jerry Wessel; sons: Steven (Lesley); Mark (Michele); grandsons: Nicholas and Alexander; granddaughters: Hannah, Taylor, Holly, and Kelsey; sisters: Louetta Lewis, Shirley Helton, and Janet...

Anne E Pozek

Anne E Pozek

Sep 25, 2013

ANNE E. POZEK (ELEKES) Age 97, of Sun City AZ, former longtime resident of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 in Sun City AZ. Anne is survived by her loving family, children, Robert (Judith) Pozek, Elizabeth Hoover, Rozmaire (Owen) Keenan, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph J. Pozek. Family will...

Lorraine Soderlund

Lorraine Soderlund

Sep 25, 2013

LORRAINE SODERLUND (WOOD) Age 87, of Orland Park, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 at her home in Orland Park. Lorraine is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard L. Soderlund, children, Janet Utt, Linda (Herb) Kucinskas, Nancy (Derrell) Sanders, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Lorraine was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gary E....

Roy R. Stewart

Roy R. Stewart

Sep 25, 2013

ROY R. STEWART Age 73, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Roy is survived by his loving family, wife, Wendy M. Stewart (Sexton-Williams), children, Barbara (Adam) Lofgren, Bonita (Mike) DeLange, Sheryl (Monty) Burcenski, Jeffrey Stewart, Alex Stewart, Paul Stewart, Mary Stewart, siblings, Robert (Joan) Stewart, Warren (Dottie) Stewart, Beatrice Wells,...