Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mary Louise Flory

Mary Louise Flory

Aug 10, 2013

Mary Louise Flory (nee Wright) 91, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born in Homer Township, IL to the late Luther E. and Elizabeth (nee Gast) Wright and spent 88 years in the Homer Twp. / Lockport area. Mary was a teacher at Kelvin Grove School in Lockport. She is survived...

Mr. Martin P. Flanagan,  Jr.

Mr. Martin P. Flanagan, Jr.

Aug 9, 2013

Martin "Marty" P. Flanagan Jr. Age 88, of Oak Lawn, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, on Friday, August 9, 2013. Loving father of: Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla) Flanagan, Thomas (Patti) Flanagan, and Daniel (Ronna) Flanagan; cherished grandfather of: Patrick (Elisabeth), Brianne, and Michael Broderick, MaryPat, Blaine, Bryce, Andrew, Dylan,...

Ivadell C. Mcarthur

Ivadell C. Mcarthur

Aug 8, 2013

Ivadell C. McArthur 83, of Shorewood formerly of New Lenox and Oak Lawn, Passed away, August 8th, 2013. Loving wife of the late Jean McArthur Sr.; beloved mother of Jean J. (Betty) McArthur Jr; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Mark McArthur; dearest daughter of the late George and Myrtle Vierke and fond sister of the late Lorraine (late Earl) Johnson....

Kenneth G. Anderson

Kenneth G. Anderson

Aug 8, 2013

Kenneth G. Anderson, Age 62, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena and Frankfort, Passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Diane Anderson (nee Veltman); beloved father of Brian (Trisha) Anderson and Heidi (Robert) Buhle; dearest brother of twin sister Karen (Larry) Shiner,...

Florence M. Balamut

Florence M. Balamut

Aug 7, 2013

Florence M. Balamut (WITH FLAG) Age 90, of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Balamut; loving mother of: Thomas (Lynn) Balamut, Bruce Balamut, Nancy Van Zeyl, and Robert (Diane) Balamut; cherished grandmother of: Bryan (Dawn) Balamut, Glen (Tammy) Balamut, Jenna (Jeff) Raunig, Christopher Van Zeyl, Carly...

Scott A. Templin

Scott A. Templin

Aug 6, 2013

Scott A. Templin 53, of Frankfort, formerly of Grays Lake IL, Canton MI, Laverne CA and Tulsa OK, born in Wichita KS. Passed away Suddenly, August 6, 2013. Loving Husband of Jann Reed-Templin; cherished father of Reed and Stephanie Templin; beloved son of Dorothy Templin and the late Jack Templin; devoted brother of Steve (Debbie) Templin and dearest uncle to...

James A. Erickson

James A. Erickson

Aug 5, 2013

JAMES A. ERICKSON Age 67, of Wilmington formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 5th 2013. James is survived by his loving family, former wife, Susan Erickson, children, Tina (Nat) Freeman, Eddie Erickson, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Erickson, Edwin Erickson, grandchildren, Jason, Anabelle, Emily, Grace, Evan and Ella. Also surviving is James extended family, domestic partner, Mary Mazin and her children,...

Mr. Robert F. Scholtes,  Sr.

Mr. Robert F. Scholtes, Sr.

Aug 5, 2013

Robert F. Scholtes Sr., Robert Francis Scholtes Sr., was born in Joliet on April 3, 1935 and entered eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2013 with his loving family by his side after a lingering illness. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Virginia Scholtes, a sister Peggy (infancy), In-Laws Elvis and Agnes Fugett and a great-granddaughter,...

Katherine "Katie" R. Sauter

Katherine "Katie" R. Sauter

Aug 4, 2013

KATHERINE "KATIE" R. SAUTER Age 33, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2013 at her home in Tinley Park. Katherine is survived by her loving family, parents, Thomas & Karen Sauter (nee Sperka), sister, Kristine (fiancée William Blum) Sauter, grandmother, Lillian Sperka, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Katherine was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ken...

Rev. William G. Johnson

Rev. William G. Johnson

Aug 4, 2013

Rev. William G. Johnson Age 84, of Homer Glen, passed away, on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, January 20, 1929 to Earl C. and Vera (Morris) Johnson. Survived by wife Ruth; son Bradley Johnson (Carol) of Chicago; daughter Jan Rizzuto (Michael) of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Michael W. (Gayle) Rizzuto Emily (Bill) Clegg and several cousins....

Mr. Raymond H. Buiter

Mr. Raymond H. Buiter

Aug 3, 2013

Raymond H. Buiter (WITH FLAG) Age 82, a resident of Worth, IL for 57 years; formerly of Fort Worth, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Reimann; loving father of: Mike (Barbara) Buiter, Donna (Doyle) Robertson, and Jan (Edward) Alexander; cherished grandfather of: 12 and great-grandfather of 11. Family will receive friends at...

Edward G. Soller

Edward G. Soller

Aug 3, 2013

Edward G. Soller Age 78, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Tena Ventress-Soller; loving father of Vicki Kelly, Lisa Soller and Jody (Bob) Watson; dearest grandfather of Jalisa, Joanna, Jennifer, Graham, Robert, Maddy, Olivia, Maverick and Parker; cherished great grandfather of 5. No services will be held. Funeral arrangements by Kurtz Memorial...

Irene G. Weglarz

Irene G. Weglarz

Aug 2, 2013

Irene G. was born on June 21, 1924 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Irene G. was a resident of New Lenox, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot,  Jr.

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot, Jr.

Aug 2, 2013

Louis E. Balbinot Jr. Age 87, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Peg Balbinot nee Luther; loving father of: Judy (Ron) Robinson, June Balbinot, and Larry Balbinot; cherished grandfather of: Bobbie Hart, Kellie (Mike) Davis, Dale (Kim) Robinson, and Corrie (Jon) Sprague; great-grandfather...

Glenn A. Bisping

Glenn A. Bisping

Aug 1, 2013

Glenn A. Bisping Age 76, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He is survived by his Loving wife Florence (Nee Lavezzi) Bisping; children Rose (Warren) Wright, Lloyd (Brandi) Bisping, Catherine Bisping, Sharon (Joel) Handorf and Julie (Loren) Kessel; grandchildren David, Stacey, Amanda, Jeffrey, Jake, Austin, Kiley, Brendan, Troy...

Joyce K Pascale

Joyce K Pascale

Jul 31, 2013

JOYCE K. PASCALE Joyce K. Pascale, 73, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Park, passed away, Wednesday July 31, 2013. Loving mother of Maria(Keith), Annunziato (Monica), Gabrielle (Raymond) Panfil, and Luke (fiancée Amy); beloved grandmother of Corey, Kyle, Justin, Taylor, Dominic, Madelyn and Isabella; cherished great grandmother of Liliana; aunt and cousin too many. She was preceded in death by her...

June L. Harrison

June L. Harrison

Jul 30, 2013

June L. Harrison (nee Dagenais) Age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Homewood, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Loving mother of Alana (Jim Porzio) Williamson; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Fleck) Dagenais; dearest sister of the late Bob and Bill Dagenais and Shirley Hylton and Libby Somers. A memorial service for June will be held...

Alice Marie Radcliffe

Alice Marie Radcliffe

Jul 28, 2013

Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe (January9, 1928- July 28,2013) Longtime Grand Marias, Michigan summer resident, raised in Grand Marais, Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe, of Joliet, Illinois Passed away on July 28, 2013, in the presence of her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Alice was born January 9, 1928,in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Marie (Kallio) Matthews....

Henry B. Leopold

Henry B. Leopold

Jul 25, 2013

Henry Bruce Leopold passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from a coronary condition. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry, mother, Dorothy, and half-sister, Sherry. Henry is survived by his brother, Brian Leopold (Frankfort, IL), sister-in law Jaye, and his sister, Valerie (Chicago, IL). He will be missed by his nieces, Darcy, Dana, Anna, Emma, Cynthia and...

Helen Ragsdell

Helen Ragsdell

Jul 25, 2013

Helen Ragsdell (nee Gjerko) Age 81, of Frankfort for 39 years, formerly of Harvey, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Helen is survived by her daughters: Sheryl Astudillo, Sharon Fricano, and Karen (Rick) Fritch; 6 grandchildren: Richard, Robert, Nicole, Jason, Tonya, and Russell; and 3 great-grandchildren: Augie, Robby, and Adelina. Helen was born August 2nd, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI....