Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Linda L Mcauliffe

Linda L Mcauliffe

Feb 5, 2013

Linda Lee McAuliffe, age 66, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Beloved daughter of: Corrine Campbell; loving mother of: Stephanie Luzbetak, Raine (Tom) Doolin, Albert Schuit, Michele (Ricky) Blagg, and Keith (Angie) Kurtin; cherished grandmother of: Brittney, Tony, Ronnie, Robbie, Ryan, Amanda, Karen, Jason, Amber, and Travis; proud great-grandmother of Chole and...

Verna Mae Hartman Kazier

Verna Mae Hartman Kazier

Feb 4, 2013

Verna Mae (nee Gromos) Hartmann Kazier 87, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, February 4, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Streator, IL to the late Andrew and Verna Gromos. Loving wife of the late Robert J Hartmann (married 24 years); Devoted wife of the late Peter P. Kazier (married 25...

Mr. Michael Mike Angelus

Mr. Michael Mike Angelus

Feb 4, 2013

Michael Angelus Age 75, of Frankfort, IL., formerly of Tinley Park, IL., passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013. Loving brother of John (Judy) Angelus; and proud uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Mary Angelus and siblings: Charlie Angelus, Steve Angelus, Cassie Pessiki, and Penny McArdle. Michael was an employee...

Lorraine Johnston

Lorraine Johnston

Feb 3, 2013

Lorraine Johnston (nee Willis) 92, of Orland Park formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday February 3, 2013.Cherished wife of the late Derlin Johnston, Loving mother of Deryle (James) Hunt, Nancy (Jerry) Weber and William (Ronda Stryker) Johnston. Beloved grandmother of Craig (Julie) Hunt, Glen Hunt and Michael Johnston, Megan Johnston, Anne Johnston, Stacey (Dale) Brittian and Jennifer (Matt) Van Praag;...

Edna Filter

Edna Filter

Feb 3, 2013

Edna Filter (nee Freeman) 91, of Manhattan formerly of New Lenox and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late William Filter; beloved mother of Susan (Dan) Matteson and Gale Filter; her best friend and granddaughter Jamie (Dan) Kwasneske and grandchildren Maria, Daneka and Danny...

Mrs. Jane M. Fockler

Mrs. Jane M. Fockler

Feb 2, 2013

Jane M. Fockler nee Moeller 93, a resident of Orland Park, IL., formerly of Chicago-Beverly neighborhood, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Orland Park. Beloved wife of the late E. Clark Fockler, loving mother of: Ann (Roger) Brodt, Susan (Robert) Meehan, and Margaret (John) Mulroy; cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 13. Jane was a member of...

Mrs. Rebecca Becky Raddatz

Mrs. Rebecca Becky Raddatz

Feb 2, 2013

Rebecca "Becky" Raddatz nee Grant 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of Marlin; loving mother of Brenda (John) Brown, and Michael (Karla) Baggett, and step-mother of: David (Robin) Raddatz; proud and cherished grandmother of: Melanie Roberts, Cody Roberts, Shaun Baggett, Matthew Baggett, Kyle Baggett, Jacob Raddatz, Michael Raddatz, Andrew Raddatz,...

Le Roy A. Vogen

Le Roy A. Vogen

Feb 1, 2013

LeRoy was born on May 25, 1923 and passed away on February 1, 2013. Le Roy was a resident of New Lenox, IL.

Beverly J. Boehm

Beverly J. Boehm

Jan 31, 2013

Beverly J. Boehm (nee Wiser) 79, late of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at her home. Born in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Hazel (nee Pooler). Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Boehm; Loving mother of Linda (James) Long and Tina Boehm; Dear sister of the late Hazel Suba, the late Raymond (Lynette) Wiser, Carol...

Jodi Lynn Schroeder-Pompeo

Jodi Lynn Schroeder-Pompeo

Jan 29, 2013

Jodi Lynn Schroeder - Pompeo Age 43, of Roscoe IL, passed away on January 29, 2013. Loving daughter of Bobbye (nee Hampton) Schroeder and the late John "Jack" Schroeder; Beloved sister of John "Jay" Schroeder Jr. and many dearest aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 Friday, February...

Barbara A. Recker

Barbara A. Recker

Jan 29, 2013

Barbara A. Recker (nee McDermott) 79, late of New Lenox formerly of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her home. Born in Hazel Crest to the late Harry and Marjorie (nee Thompson) McDermott. Beloved wife of Francis M. Recker; Loving mother of Lora Recker-Teach and Marc (Mary Lou) Recker; Cherished grandmother of Juston (Heidi) Teach, Brittany Teach and...

Ronald J. Hooten

Ronald J. Hooten

Jan 27, 2013

Ronald J. Hooten, age 44, of Frankfort, passed away January 27, 2013. Husband of Lisa nee Slattery, loving father of Sydney and Mitchell, cherished son of Geraldine M. (nee Speck) and the late Robert F. Hooten, dear brother of Bob (Louise), Bill (Lisa) and Tom (Denise), fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday, February 1, 2013 from 3 to...

Devan Vanwitzenburg

Devan Vanwitzenburg

Jan 25, 2013

Devan VanWitzenburg age 22. Beloved daughter of Douglas (Linda) VanWitzenburg and Robyn Gundersen; loving sister of Lauren, Douglas, Ian, Stephanie and Jillian; cherished granddaughter of Donald and Ginny VanWitzenburg and Ken and Pat Gundersen; also survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Funeral Service 8:00 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...

Jervis W. Lang

Jervis W. Lang

Jan 25, 2013

JERVIS WEBSTER LANG Age 86, of Lockport, IL. Passed way Friday, January 25th, 2013 at Cantata British Home in Brookfield, IL. Born January 7th 1927 in Joliet, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald C. and Dietta Lang (Davidson), his wife, Barbara Jean Lang (Larsen), one brother, Waldon. He is survived by his two daughters, Sandra (John)...

Frederick S. Burton

Frederick S. Burton

Jan 23, 2013

Frederick S. Burton 75, late of New Lenox, formerly of Country Club Hills passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Waterloo, IA to the late Frederick and Crescentia (nee Graf) Burton. Beloved husband of Mary P. (nee Giblin); Loving father of Catherine (Larry) Freudinger, Michael (Ann), John (Jeanette), Judith (Loren) Hess and Beth (Rich) Czop; Cherished...

Mildred R. Francescon

Mildred R. Francescon

Jan 23, 2013

MILDRED R. FRANCESCON (KLOVUTCHER) Age 93, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 at Salem Village in Joliet. Mildred is survived by her loving family, daughter Judy Lord, grandchildren, Joann (Andrew) Webster, John (Theresa) Lord, Jim Lord, Janet Lord, great grandchildren, Zachary Lord, Megan Lord, Aarika Webster, AJ Webster and several nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death...

Ruth E. Vance

Ruth E. Vance

Jan 23, 2013

Ruth E. Vance (nee Phillips) 85, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 with her devoted family by her side. Born January 11, 1928 in Mahan, WV moving to Lockport in 1959. Family was very important to Ruth. She was a loving and caring Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Ruth also enjoyed playing Bingo and had many friends to thank...

Edward F. Beyer,  Jr.

Edward F. Beyer, Jr.

Jan 21, 2013

EDWARD F. BEYER, JR. Age 78 of Joliet, passed away Monday, January 21st, 2013 at his home in Joliet. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Joyce Beyer (Palmer), children, Greg (Lynn) Beyer, Diane (Barry) Wittig, Shawn (Joanne) Beyer, Melissa (Gabriel) Glovier, Quinton Beyer, 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward...

Eileen V. Skiba

Eileen V. Skiba

Jan 20, 2013

EILEEN VELIA SKIBA Eileen Velia Skiba. March 17, 1951 – Jan 20, 2013. Late of Manhattan, IL. Also resided in Frankfort, IL for many years. Survived by her husband Harold Bach III, her daughters Kim (Jason) Maholy, Rebecca (Greg) Anger, and a son Charles Ryan Campagne, seven grandchildren with 1 on the way, brother Conrad (Mary) Skiba and sister Joyce...

Mr. Carl T. Renfro,  Jr.

Mr. Carl T. Renfro, Jr.

Jan 19, 2013

Carl T. Renfro Jr. WITH FLAG 90 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor; loving father of: Carl T. III (Amy), Dan (Joanne), and Kerry and Kristine Renfro; cherished grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 5. Also survived by a host of brothers and sisters. Carl was preceded in death by his...