Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Thomas P. Grady

Thomas P. Grady

Dec 13, 2012

THOMAS P. GRADY Age 88, of Orland Park, passed away Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Virginia Grady (Mauge), children, Patricia (Anthony) Mehok, Thomas (Jodi Smith) Grady, Virginia (William) Mitchell, Diane (Richard) Petrakovic, Marian Grady, Ellen (Kevin) Darby, Brian (Sherry) Grady, Kristen (Sandy) Pickett, grandchildren, Kelly (David) Conrad,...

Norma Lorraine Rosa Karales

Norma Lorraine Rosa Karales

Dec 12, 2012

Norma Lorraine Rosa Karales, 87, died peacefully from esophageal cancer, surrounded by family, on 12/12/12, at her Summit Point Independent/Assisted Living residence in Macedonia, OH. She was born in Joliet, IL, February 27, 1925, and lived in Joliet and New Lenox, IL, 85 years. Norma is preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Stoneberg Rosa; her father, William C. Rosa;...

Robert D. Randolph

Robert D. Randolph

Dec 11, 2012

Robert "Bob" Randolph Age 88, of Joliet formerly of New Lenox passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He is survived by his Loving wife Helen "Jean" (nee McNiff) Randolph; beloved father of Robert D. (Linda) II, Dennis (Mary Anne) and John (Julie) Randolph; cherished grandfather of Kris, Melody, Jennifer, Dennis, Bobby, Katie, Joe, Eric, Melissa, and Michelle; dearest great...

Mr. Richard Rich Connolly

Mr. Richard Rich Connolly

Dec 10, 2012

Richard "Rich" T. Connolly Age 51, resident of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. Beloved son of Richard J. Connolly and Nancy A. nee Mair; loving husband of Theresa Connolly; cherished father of Justin and Jillian Hastings; dear brother of Deborah (Lee) Gernes, Sharon (Brian) McCarthy, Sheila (John) Velcich, late Thomas (Julie) Connolly, and Jim (Terri)...

Mrs. Darlene Brakley

Mrs. Darlene Brakley

Dec 9, 2012

Darlene Brakley nee Neakarse Age 48, resident of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. Beloved wife of Jerry Brakley Jr.; loving mother of Christopher Lukasik, Mason Brakley, and Andrea Marvel; cherished grandmother of Madilynn and Sopheya Lukasik; dear daughter of Lorraine and the late Donald Neakarse and fond sister of Diane, Don, Duane, Donna, and Derek Neakarse. Dearest...

Ms. Doreen C. Moffitt

Ms. Doreen C. Moffitt

Dec 7, 2012

Doreen was born on March 12, 1928, and passed away on December 7, 2012. Doreen was a resident of Silver Spring MD., formerly of Lockport, IL.

Ms. Anna Mae Brown

Ms. Anna Mae Brown

Dec 7, 2012

Anna Mae Brown nee Senesac Age 86, a resident of Frankfort IL., for 3 years; previously of LaGrange GA; passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harold Brown; loving mother of Richard (Teresa) Brown of Grayson, GA., Terry (Pam) Brown of Hartford, WI. and Sally (Lester Zmolek) Morse of Orland Park, IL. Cherished grandmother of...

Joyce A. Grady

Joyce A. Grady

Dec 7, 2012

JOYCE A. GRADY NEE BACHLEDA Age 70, of Coal City, previously of Palos Heights, IL., passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Jr.; loving mother of Tama (Dave) Kovar and Kelly (Doug) Fite; cherished grandmother of David, Alysin, and Danny; dear sister of Richard (Barb) Bachleda and the late Priscilla Buckley. The family will...

Leona Brown Ziesemer

Leona Brown Ziesemer

Dec 1, 2012

LEONA BROWN ZIESEMER (ECHTERNACH) Leona Brown Ziesemer, a Lockport, Illinois resident for over 48 years, crossed over to the Unknown Kingdom in the Clouds on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. She was born November 2, 1923, to Raymond H. and Olga R. (Abernathy) Echternach of Genoa, Illinois. She was preceded in death...

Ms. Beverly S. Krivich

Ms. Beverly S. Krivich

Nov 30, 2012

Beverly S. Krivich nee Saylor 81, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Michael (Julie), Theresa (Wayne) Mikulec, Steven (Donna), Susan (Michael) Mikoff, and Kathy (Michael) Amesquita; dear sister of Lynda (Bill) Ledbetter; cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Sean), Andrew (Melissa), Ryan, Miguel, Timothy, Brett, Tyler, Conner,...

Harry L. Engledow

Harry L. Engledow

Nov 30, 2012

Harry L. Engledow Age 84, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home in Marion, IL. Born January 21, 1928 to the late Louis and Neva (nee Mowrer) Engledow. Beloved husband of 62 years of Betty (nee Hawley); Loving father of Steve (Sherry) and Doug (Pamela); Dear grandfather of Andrew (Jillian), Scott and Kevin; Cherished great grandfather of Mia....

Kevin John Nelligan

Kevin John Nelligan

Nov 25, 2012

Kevin J. Nelligan Age 43, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Dawn Nelligan (nee Kane); devoted father of Connor and Ryan; dearest son of Marilynne (Mike) McBride and Jerome (Beth) Nelligan and son in law of Rosemary Kane; fond brother of Jerry (Susan) Nelligan and Colleen (Ryan) Gagnon; brother in law of...

James E. Mcnamara

James E. Mcnamara

Nov 25, 2012

James E. McNamara, Age 83, of Mokena for 50 years, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, November 25, 2012. He is survived his loving family; children Patricia (Al) Brown, Ann (Bob) Dilling, and Michael (Debbie) McNamara; grandchildren Maggie and Brian; brother in law John (Arlene) Hannon; sister in law Nathalie Backley; numerous...

Brandon A. Robinson

Brandon A. Robinson

Nov 25, 2012

BRANDON A. ROBINSON Age 27, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 25th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brandon is survived by his loving family, parents, William & Carol Robinson (nee Lowell), siblings, Stasia Robinson, Nicholas Robinson, many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road,...

Adam J. Homer

Adam J. Homer

Nov 24, 2012

Adam J. Homer 19, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving family; his parents, Paul and Nicole (nee Johnson) Homer; brothers, Matthew and Nathan; paternal grandmother Rita (the late Glenn) Homer; maternal grandparents Barbara and Rodney Mascarella; aunts and uncles, David Homer, Rick (Cyndy) Homer, Jacob (Amy) Homer,...

John J. Tomaga

John J. Tomaga

Nov 22, 2012

JOHN J. TOMAGA John Joseph Tomaga, 80 years, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2012 after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). John was a devoted husband to Martha, loving father to Caroline (Alan) Olinger, David, and Michael; doting grandfather to Nathan and Michael Olinger; kind and generous uncle to Mary Jo Vargo. He was born and raised...

Mr. James Jimmy Wilson,  Jr.

Mr. James Jimmy Wilson, Jr.

Nov 22, 2012

James R. Wilson Jr. James R. Wilson Jr. "Jimmy," passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Beloved son of Jill & Frank Krygowski and Jim & Coleen Wilson Sr., loving brother to Timothy Krygowski, Caitlin Wilson & Tommy Wilson; Grandson of Karen Krygowski & Judy (Ron) Wagner; and Lil' Buddy to cousin Eric. Loved nephew, cousin & friend to many....

Janice Coats

Janice Coats

Nov 20, 2012

Janice M. Coats (nee Halm) 65, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Ottawa, IL living in New Lenox the past 42 years. Survived by her loving family; her husband Paul "Les" Coats; children, Lori (Kevin) Keegan, Greg (Laura) Coats and Sheri (Shawn) Lindner; grandchildren, Kaylee and Zak Keegan, Adam and Lilly Coats,...

Austin M Lempera

Austin M Lempera

Nov 19, 2012

Austin M. Lempera Age 16, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 19th, 2012 in New Lenox. Loving son of Steven and Connie Lempera nee Bochenek; cherished brother of Westly Lempera; dear nephew of Thomas Lempera, Jeff (Donna) Lempera, Thomas (Carol) Bochenek, Kim (John) Crowley; Linda (late Ray) Bochenek, and late Julie Kornecki. Also survived by many loving...

Louis H Chesla

Louis H Chesla

Nov 18, 2012

Louis H. Chesla 76, of New Lenox passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at his home. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Wiora); Loving father of Linda (Brian) Ernat, Larry (Amy), and Tony (Ann Marie); Dear grandfather of Nicole, Carissa, Drew, Sydney, Lily, Lucy, Nicholas and Elizabeth. Lou was the Owner of Creative Window Coverings and active in several Homeowner's Associations....