Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Janet E. Grenchik

Janet E. Grenchik

Feb 26, 2013

Janet E. Grenchik nee Lusciatti 76, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Grenchik; loving mother of: Robert J. (Mary T.) Grenchik, William C. (Julie Bednarzyk) Grenchik, and Cindy (Richard) Burian; cherished grandmother of: Nicholas and Bradley Burian, and Joseph and Angela Grenchik; dear sister of Carol (Andrew)...

Dorothy Nordstrom

Dorothy Nordstrom

Feb 25, 2013

DOROTHY NORDSTROM (NOREM) Age 92, of Lockport, passed away Monday, February 25th, 2013 at her home in Lockport, with her daughters by her side. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Georgia (Frank) Alberico, Carol (James) Toner, Barbara (Charles) Hickman, Beverly (George) Adelmann, Bonnie (Scott) Blair, grandchildren, Andrew (Stacy) Alberico, Kristin (Brian) Feely, William (fiancée Chelsea Maurice) Toner, Megan...

Alice Ann Zajac

Alice Ann Zajac

Feb 23, 2013

Alice Ann Zajac (Gaughan) Age 83, of Frankfort formerly longtime of Country Club Hills, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; children, David (Judy) Zajac, Scott (Corinne) Zajac, Patricia Schroeder, Thomas Zajac, Nancy Monahan, Rita Zajac, Mary (Mark) Feldmeier and Liz (Karl) Johnson; sister Margaret Clements; 18 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many...

Leroy R Walker

Leroy R Walker

Feb 23, 2013

Leroy R. Walker 75, late of New Lenox. Passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home. Beloved husband of Roberta "Bobbie" (nee Ponick); Loving father of Jeff Walker, Stacy (Mark) Legerski and Lynn (Steve) Santerelli. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leroy's name can be made to: Les Feldick Ministries, 30706 W. Lona Valley Road, Kinta, OK 74552; Morningstar...

Frederick C. Harper,  Jr.

Frederick C. Harper, Jr.

Feb 21, 2013

Frederick C. Harper Jr. 08-17-53 to 02-21-13 Son of the late Frederick C Harper Sr. & Mary Harper; God son to John (bud) Murray & Noreen Lahey; brother of the late Pamela (Dave), Angela, Patrick; Beloved Father of: Heather (Jose), Haley, the late Christian; Jennifer (Phil), Dakotah, Ethan; Brandy (Victor), Victor, Roberto, Jacob, Brandan, Eric; Jamie (Jack), Jarrod, Justin; Michelle,...

Patricia A. Stubblefield

Patricia A. Stubblefield

Feb 19, 2013

Patricia A. Stubblefield (nee Coleman) 63, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Born in Bloomington, IL, living in New Lenox the past 40 years. Beloved wife of Stephen R. Stubblefield; Loving mother of Stephanie (Gary) Tavoletti, Brett Stubblefield and Dana (Mike) Stack; Cherished grandma of Cale Stubblefield, Paige and Dominic Tavoletti and Hailey...

Elizabeth Pajaczkowski

Elizabeth Pajaczkowski

Feb 18, 2013

Elizabeth was born on June 3, 1915 and passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. Elizabeth was a resident of Lemont, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Janet A. Dienes

Janet A. Dienes

Feb 17, 2013

Janet A. Dienes (nee Johnson) 66, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. Survived by her loving family; her children, Richard D. Dienes, Heather Dienes and Sandra (Pat) McNamara; a grandson, Damian Dienes; and her sister-in-law, Janet Johnson. Preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Dienes; her parents, Kenneth and Mariel Johnson; and her brother Rick Johnson....

Bernice A. Petre

Bernice A. Petre

Feb 17, 2013

BERNICE A. PETRE (JURESICH) Age 91, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at ManorCare of Westmont in Westmont. Bernice is survived by her loving family, daughter, Marilyn Mantooth, grandchildren, Daniel (Faith) Mantooth, Danise (David) Jones and four great grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Mary Juresich, husband, Daniel Petre, three sisters, six brothers...

Darleen A. Crocker

Darleen A. Crocker

Feb 16, 2013

Darleen A. Crocker (nee Pohl) 79, late of Forest Park. Passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood. Private services were held.

Harold W. Fay

Harold W. Fay

Feb 15, 2013

Harold Fay, 94, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn passed away, February 15, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife Irene (nee Zadylak) Fay; beloved daughter Nancy (Wayne) Palmquist; dearest granddaughter Lynn Palmquist; fond sister in law Marion Fay and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Bertha (nee Kropatch) Fay;...

Paul W. Eichhorn

Paul W. Eichhorn

Feb 13, 2013

Paul W. Eichhorn 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, Joliet. Born in Dubuque, IA to the late Harvey and Dorothy (Hacker) Eichhorn. Beloved husband of the late Frances L. (nee Howells) Eichhorn. Loving father of Andrew, Amy (Stewart) Stout, and David (Cheri); Cherished grandfather of five; Dear brother of Nancy...

Ms. Renee A. Sommerfeld

Ms. Renee A. Sommerfeld

Feb 12, 2013

Renee A. Sommerfeld nee Neumann 59, of Frankfort Square, IL., passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Joliet, IL. Loving mother of: Jason, Elise, and Adam Sommerfeld; and step-mother of: David (Carrie) Sommerfeld, and Julie (Joe) Beezhold; dear sister of Scott Neumann, Cheryl (Brian) Downing, Georgia (Will) Smagac, and Michelle (Brian) Moore. She was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Adeline A. Rados

Mrs. Adeline A. Rados

Feb 11, 2013

Adeline was born on June 17, 1918 and passed away on February 11, 2013. Adeline was a resident of New Lenox, IL.

Mr. Steven Walleye Dailey

Mr. Steven Walleye Dailey

Feb 10, 2013

Steven Anthony Dailey Steven Anthony (Walleye) Dailey of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away February 10, 2013, at his home. Steve is survived by his loving wife of more than twenty-five years, Lori (nee Rhodes) Dailey. He is also survived by his mother, Joanne (nee Yates) Dailey and his two brothers, Michael J. (Carolyn) Dailey and Timothy L. (Sharon) Dailey all of...

Willis R. Robinson

Willis R. Robinson

Feb 10, 2013

Willis R. Robinson 62, late of Elwood, formerly of Romeoville, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. He was born in Winchester, KY to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (nee Jewell) Robinson. Survived by his loving family; his life partner and soul mate Sharon M. (nee Lawrence) Robinson; his sons, Shawn and Michael; a grandson,...

Mary Stubbe

Mary Stubbe

Feb 7, 2013

Stubbe, Mary (Bolton) 90, formerly of Lockport, IL and of Harlowton, MT at rest February 7, 2013 in Indianapolis, IN. Preceded in death by her husband DeLyle Stubbe, mother Elsa Brawdy, brother John "Jack" Bolton, and sister Lillian "Eileen" Philpott. Survived by her daughter Kathleen (Gary) Truitt of Indianapolis, grandchildren Jonathan Truitt, Anne (Richard) Petre, and Nathaniel Truitt, and great-grandsons...

Mary A. Faybik

Mary A. Faybik

Feb 6, 2013

MARY A. FAYBIK (WINCEK) Age 76, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Fred (Darlene) Faybik, Steven (Sandra) Faybik, Frank Faybik, John (Lori) Faybik, Christopher (Teresa) Faybik, siblings, Frank (Virginia) Wajda, Robert Wincek, Janet Wozney, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded...

Maria B. Desmond

Maria B. Desmond

Feb 5, 2013

Maria B. Desmond (nee Ruth) 32, of Springfield Missouri formerly of New Lenox, Collinsville and Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away, February 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; mother Julie Ruth (nee Gramlich); father Douglas Ruth; brothers Samuel and Anthony Ruth; grandparents Elvie Gramlich and Fay Ruth; uncle Merl Gramlich. Her family appreciated her being a free spirit and...

Hobert D. Branson

Hobert D. Branson

Feb 5, 2013

Hobert D. Branson Age 59, of Lockport, formerly of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Dana (nee Barr) Branson; brother Michael (Tina) Sutherland; sister Karen Sutherland; father and mother in law Lewis and Shirley Barr and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Branson and...