Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Donna Jean Maddix

Ms. Donna Jean Maddix

Mar 17, 2013

Donna Jean Maddix nee Donovan Donna Jean Maddix nee Donovan, age 61, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Manhattan, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Beloved daughter of Mary Ann Donovan nee Zeiger; loving sister of: Mary Kay Donovan-Smith (Tom), Raymond (Carolyn) Donovan, Therese (Barry) Bernier, Irene (Patrick) Cavanaugh, Joe Donovan, Kevin (Cindy) Donovan, Sharon (Ken) Johnson, Maureen...

Hans Peter Hansen

Hans Peter Hansen

Mar 16, 2013

HANS PETER HANSEN Age 80, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. Hans is survived by his loving family, children, William Hansen, James (Laura) Hansen, Diane O'Connor, Margaret (David) Butkus, Linda (Robert) Zieman, siblings, Andrew (Theresa) Hansen, Mae Tolemy, grandchildren, Luke, Eric (Linda), Ian, Jacob, Tim, Sarah, Jacob, Nicholas, Alexander, Jessica,...

Henry G. Woltemade

Henry G. Woltemade

Mar 13, 2013

Henry G. was born on February 19, 1921 and passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Henry G. was a resident of Lockport, Illinois.

Danato Giuseffi

Danato Giuseffi

Mar 12, 2013

Danato Giuseffi, 78 years, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving husband of Anna Marie, nee: D'Arco. Dear son of the late Vito and late Mary. Loving father of Mary Lynn (Gordon) Simms, and Danato Anthony (Donna). Beloved Grandfather to Michael, Deanna, Dana, and Danato. Dear Brother to late Cecelia (late Joe) Volpe, Angelo (Phyllis), Angelina (late Nick) Petrocelli, Anthony (Angel), late Ralph...

Ms. Naomi Dawn Grimes

Ms. Naomi Dawn Grimes

Mar 12, 2013

Naomi Dawn Grimes On March 12, 2013, dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Naomi Dawn Grimes, departed this life surrounded by loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Noble and Helen Lora Stibolt, brother Noble, twins Marcus and Marcie, and sister Dagmar. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law Jeanne Stibolt, much-loved children Francis M. Grimes III, Arthur...

Mary A. Knippel

Mary A. Knippel

Mar 11, 2013

MARY A. KNIPPEL (KNOWLES) Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 11th, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Kathleen (William ) Carik, William (Colleen) Knippel, Jr., Raymond (LeeAnne) Knippel, Jeanne Gear, siblings, Edmund (Fran) Knowles, Patricia Holman, Jill (Tom) Bojan, grandchildren, John Lovato, Jr., Greg Carik,...

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

Mar 10, 2013

Bruno Ganz Beloved husband of Carylanne (nee Stumbris); Loving and proud father of Marc (Karin) Ganz, Jennifer (Daniel) Golaszewski and Christian (Michelle) Ganz; Cherished "Papa" to Morgan, Nicholas and Matthew Ganz, Hannah, Sydney, Lyndsey, Tyler and Tanner Golaszewski, and Ethan and the late Macy Bella Ganz. Preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Angeline Ganz; a sister Dolores (nee...

Mildred L. Snook

Mildred L. Snook

Mar 9, 2013

Mildred L. Snook (nee McDonald) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 09, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Simpsonville S.C. to the late Angus and Clara (nee Hughes) McDonald; Beloved wife of Frank G. Snook; Loving mother of Dennis (Barb) Baldauf, Ken (Donna) Bradley, Craig Baldauf, Debbie Curulewski, and the late Bernard "Bernie" Baldauf Jr.;...

Ken Rybarczyk

Ken Rybarczyk

Mar 6, 2013

Kenneth Rybarczyk age 61, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Barbara (nee Kajmowicz); children Craig (Jessica), Amanda and Ashely Rybarczyk; sisters Sharon Taylor, Deborah Williams and Pat Prosser; mother in law Dolores Kajmowicz and Dad to his four legged kids Gracie Lou, Bubba and Hannah. He was...

Alice F. Sopher

Alice F. Sopher

Mar 5, 2013

Alice F. Sopher (nee Planka), age 77 of Frankfort formerly of the Roseland area passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; Husband Warren Sopher Jr.; Children Laura Medina, Warren Sopher III and Susan Wierenga and grandson Norris Medina III. She was preceded in death by her parents Steven and Sophie (nee Koszut) Planka...

Edwin J. Colby,  Jr.

Edwin J. Colby, Jr.

Mar 5, 2013

Edwin J. Colby Jr. 66, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. Born in Chicago to the late Edwin Sr. and Agnes (nee Shields) Colby. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Prochot); Loving father of; Edwin III (Lynnette) Colby and Amanda Colby; Dear brother of; John (Joan) Colby, Donna (Roger) Hawkins, Patricia (the late Anthony) Brzostowski, Paulette (Larry) Powaga,...

Mary L. Herman

Mary L. Herman

Mar 5, 2013

Mary L. Herman (nee Wang) age 85, a resident of Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, formerly of Frankfort, Richton Park and Evergreen Park passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; husband Vincent "Vern" Herman Sr.; daughters Susan (John) Hein, Kathleen (Leonard) Przybyla, Mary Lynn (Kenneth) Arehart and Nancy McCarrin; son Vincent (Mary Lynn) Herman...

Peggy J. Larson

Peggy J. Larson

Mar 5, 2013

PEGGY J. LARSON NEE SIRON Age 63, of Homer Glen, formerly of Minooka, transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home after a long and courageous fight. Beloved wife of Kenneth Larson; loving mother of Megan Larson; dear sister of: Mary Ann (Michael) Harris, Michael J. (Cindy) Siron, and Patricia K. Siron. Also survived by many loving nieces...

Yvonne R. Kitchens-Crisp

Yvonne R. Kitchens-Crisp

Mar 4, 2013

YVONNE R. KITCHENS-CRISP (GARLAND) Age 66, of Joliet, passed away Monday, March 4th, 2013 at her home in Joliet. Yvonne is survived by her loving family, husband, Louis Crisp, father, Edward Garland, children, Richard (Stacey) Kitchens, Kathy (William) Crutchfield, siblings, Edward (Laurie) Garland, Richard (Susan) Garland, grandchildren, Cristina Villanueva, Shawna Emmons, Scarlett Kitchens, Lauren Crutchfield and William Crutchfield. Yvonne was...

Mrs. Barbara E. Edwards

Mrs. Barbara E. Edwards

Mar 2, 2013

BARBARA E. EDWARDS (NEE KENNEAVY) Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of David Edwards; loving mother of: Kathleen Tinny, Mary (Richard) Peterson, Barbara Edwards, Darren Edwards, and Jennifer Drazan; cherished grandmother of: Riley, Kyle, Brendan, Caleen, Dustin, Erik, Renee, Kristin, Danielle, Joseph, Ashley,...

Mr. Edward Ed Bott

Mr. Edward Ed Bott

Mar 1, 2013

Edward "Ed" J. Bott Age 45, of Mokena, IL., passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Rebecca Bott nee LaMontagne; loving father of: Alex and Megan Bott; cherished son of: Alice Bott nee Van Jacobs; and dear brother of Eric Bott. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Bott. Also survived by his adoring...

Mr. Sammy J. Perry

Mr. Sammy J. Perry

Feb 28, 2013

SAMMY J. PERRY Age 83, of Orland Hills, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of: Mary Ann nee Insalata; loving father of: Samuel (Paula) Perry, Celeste Perry, and Michael (Roberta DeYoung) Perry; cherished grandfather of: Kristyn, Nicolette, Anthony, Isabella, Matthew, Leah, Micah, Anna Marie, and Anwyn Ruth. Sammy was an Army Veteran. Family...

Grace J. Tempel

Grace J. Tempel

Feb 28, 2013

GRACE J. TEMPEL (GIBLIN) Age 96, of Joliet, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2013. Grace is survived by her loving family, children, Patrick C. Tempel, Lucy V. Feeney, Julie T. Ludwig, siblings, Edward (Delores) Giblin, Mary Ganley, Beverly Jarboe, Vickie (Joe) Goodmann, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also survived by Greg, Kerri, and Cole Joutras; and Stephanie, Matt, and...

Celene M. Jordan

Celene M. Jordan

Feb 27, 2013

Celene Marie Jordan Age 45, of Mokena formerly of Naperville, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Celene is survived by her loving family; mother Mae Jordan, sister Therese (Jim) Leonard, nieces Jess and Jamie Leonard, uncle Phil (Susan) Ryan, James Ryan, Lorraine Massie and numerous cousins. Celene was preceded in death by her father Charles Jordan. Family will receive friends,...

Edward H. Farcus

Edward H. Farcus

Feb 26, 2013

Edward H. Farcus 66, Late of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441 for a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:00PM.