Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Sophie K. Bachman

Sophie K. Bachman

May 31, 2013

SOPHIE K. BACHMAN (KEAGLE) Age 80, of Joliet, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Season's Hospice in Naperville. Sophie is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Ann) Bachman, Susan (Dennis) Wychocki, Robert Bachman, siblings, Judy Maier, John Keagle, grandchildren, Katie, Kevin, Julie, McKenna, Hannah and Brittney. Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Bachman. Sophie...

Aage Thormodsrud

Aage Thormodsrud

May 29, 2013

Aage Thormodsrud, age 76 of Oak Brook Terrace passed away on May 29, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lisa Thormodsrud (nee Andresen); children Hilde (Zachary) Smith and Stig Thormodsrud; siblings Grete Gretteberg and Tore (Aud) Tormodsrud and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Sigmund and Magdalene (nee Jansen) Tormodsrud. Family will receive...

Casey R. Canady

Casey R. Canady

May 29, 2013

CASEY R CANADY Age 36, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Casey is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Canady, daughters, Payton Canady, Jaden Canady, parents, Tommie & Karen Canady, brother, Tommie P. Canady and nephews Tommie R. Canady and Kaden Canady. Casey was the Owner and Operator of Custom Architectural Design in New Lenox. Family will...

James L Gall

James L Gall

May 26, 2013

James L. Gall 71, late of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late James and Helen (nee Korpas); Loving husband of Barbara (nee Krzus); Loving father of William (Debra) Petersen and Marissa Gall; Cherished grandfather of Ashley and Nicole; Dear brother of David (Kerry)...

Arlene L. Walsh

Arlene L. Walsh

May 25, 2013

WALSH, Arlene L (nee Schultz) of New Lenox passed away at home May 25. 2013, age 93. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Miller; Grandchildren Kyle (Laura Rozovics), Mark and Julie, all of New Lenox; Great Granddaughters Madilynn and Aleena Owens; Sisters Beverly Rardin of Ft. Myers, FL. Sister-in-law, Dorothy Ann (Charles) Larson and Dorothy Schultz. Preceded in death...

Diane M. Japp

Diane M. Japp

May 23, 2013

Diane M. Japp (nee Groninger), age 75 longtime of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She is survived by her loving family, children Steven (Flor) Japp and Leslie Japp; brother Walter "Mike" (Mary) Groninger; brother in law Brian Staub daughter in law Janice (Daniel) Joyce and Tonya Japp; grandchildren Alexandra, Rachel, Natalie, Sam, Justine, Curtis, Craig, Nicolas and...

Mr. Kenneth H. Rose

Mr. Kenneth H. Rose

May 20, 2013

Kenneth H. Rose 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Burbank, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Manhattan, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Rose; loving father of: Cynthia (James) Sullivan, and Shelly (Robert) Drake; cherished grandfather of: Kenneth, Valerie, Jessica, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of: Mikayla, Logan, Kaitlynn, Karter, Alessiea,...

Robert D. Mankowske

Robert D. Mankowske

May 19, 2013

Robert D. Mankowske 79, late of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late John and Katherine Mankowske. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Lexow), Loving Father of Robert (Kimberly) Mankowske and John Mankowske; Cherished Papa of Lynn and Kristi Mankowske; Dear Brother of the late William Mankowske....

Margie R. Pauls

Margie R. Pauls

May 16, 2013

Margie R. Pauls, was born on February 20, 1931 in St. Nicholas Minnesota. She was the daughter of John P. and Rose (Dockendorf) Beckius. Margie was united in marriage to Leroy A. Pauls on November 9, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Margie was a retired waitress and a Dietician. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, avid bird watcher, Bingo...

Jerry L. Hite

Jerry L. Hite

May 14, 2013

Jerry L. Hite 51, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born in Oak Lawn, IL to Geraldine (nee Donnelly) and the late Clarence Gordon Hite; Beloved Husband of Gayle (nee Hall); Loving Father of Ryan and Kyle Hite; Dear Brother of Rebecca Corlew, Pamela (the late Richard) Ray, Patricia Blank, Vicki Pappas, and the late Gordie...

Joseph H. Farrell

Joseph H. Farrell

May 13, 2013

Joseph H. Farrell Age 88, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Mary (nee Henry) Farrell; children Joseph (Jean), Peggy and Patricia Farrell; grandchildren Brian, Joseph, Erin, Michael and Adam Farrell; great grandchildren Jayden Farrell, Sean Nowak and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Shirley Mae Blackburn

Shirley Mae Blackburn

May 12, 2013

Shirley Mae Blackburn (nee Besso) 79, late of Lockport, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Palos Community Hospital. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Genevieve (nee Henderson) Besso. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith Dallas Blackburn. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Blackburn, Mary, Susie, and John; a dear...

Judith Lee Stricklin

Judith Lee Stricklin

May 8, 2013

JUDITH LEE STRICKLIN (LANE) Age 72. Passed peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Stanford University Hospital in California. Formerly of New Lenox, Illinois. Presently residing in Foster City, California. Judy was a loving and cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She will be greatly missed by her Son Bill Shepherd of New Lenox, Illinois, her Daughters: Cynthia...

Rita C. Fisher

Rita C. Fisher

May 7, 2013

Rita C. Fisher 91, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave. New Lenox, IL 60451.

Michael A. Meehan

Michael A. Meehan

May 7, 2013

Michael Anthony Meehan, age 51 of Frankfort, formerly of Homewood, Flossmoor and Parsippany, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lori Meehan (nee Addy); children Patrick and Casey Meehan; parents John and Phyllis (nee Porten) Meehan; siblings Martha (Chris) Carlson, Peggy (Dan) Kramer and Mary Meehan; father and mother-in-law William...

Guy R. Wright

Guy R. Wright

May 4, 2013

Guy R. Wright 90, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his Beloved Wife Lila (nee Harder) and his Loving Sister Virginia Wright Barron. Guy was a WWI U.S. Army Veteran. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451on Wednesday, May 8,...

Mr. Roger L. Pearson

Mr. Roger L. Pearson

May 4, 2013

Roger L. Pearson Age 68, of Lockport, IL., passed away Saturday, May 4h, 2013 in Maywood, IL. Loving brother of Robert (late Rosemary) Pearson and Lynn Pearson; dear uncle of Colleen Pearson, Robert Jr. (Jennifer) Pearson, and Jean Pearson; and great-uncle of Kayla Pearson. He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Pearson nee Schedeen. Roger was an avid...

Judith A. Sherrow

Judith A. Sherrow

May 3, 2013

Judith A. Sherrow (nee Hoekstra) 74, late of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Jacob and Christine (nee Murray) Hoekstra; Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Sherrow; Loving Mother of Christine (the late James) Mead and Scott (the late Laurie) Sherrow;...

Ruth E. Bohnen

Ruth E. Bohnen

May 1, 2013

RUTH E. BOHNEN (POMPLIN) Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ruth is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Marie) Bohnen, Myra VanDyke, Paula (Lee) Crevier, Kathy (Steve) Lindgren, Karen Manthey, nephew, Vincent Raceina, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband,...

David Keller

David Keller

Apr 27, 2013

David Keller 62, of Yorkville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in Greenville, OH to the late Verl T. and Margaret (nee Koppess) Keller. Beloved Husband of Phyllis (nee Covone); Loving Father of Zachary (fiancée Katrina Nutick) Keller, Sean (Jessica May) Keller, Katelyn Keller and Samantha Keller; Cherished Papa of Rose May Keller; Dear...