Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Diana Lynn Kahoun

Diana Lynn Kahoun

Oct 2, 2012

Diana Lynn Kahoun, age 40 passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, Survived by her husband Billy Reed, loving children Zachary, Rachel and Samantha Pierce; beloved parents William and Keni (nee Ott) Kahoun; dearest siblings Michael Owens, Athena Pacheco, Melissa Kahoun and Kate Barnes; cherished grandchild Quin Pierce; fond nieces and nephews Felicia Garcia, Alec Pacheco, Cameron Brady, Bryce Barnes,...

Edward J. Kasarskis,  Sr.

Edward J. Kasarskis, Sr.

Oct 1, 2012

Edward J. Kasarskis Sr. Age 96, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012. Loving husband of the late Valeria Kasarskis; beloved dad of Edward Jr. (Mary), Kathy (Terry Utz), Rita (Shamsher) Singh, Robert (Marian Graff) ; proud grandfather of Andrew, Peter, Larisa and Irina; cherished great grandfather of Nikola and Lars and several cousins. Family will...

Susan Caldwell

Susan Caldwell

Oct 1, 2012

Susan Caldwell (Nee Galella) Age 90, of Orland Park, formerly of Lockport, Tinley Park and Chicago passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in Orland Park. Loving wife of the late William H. Caldwell; beloved mother of Linda Sherman, William (Peggy) Caldwell, Jr. and Michael (Theresa) Caldwell; dearest grandmother of Ronald (Kristi), Adam, Neal, Jill, Brooke, Breann, Kaitlyn and Kameron;...

Kendal Nicole Brown

Kendal Nicole Brown

Sep 29, 2012

Kendal Nicole Brown 23 of Joliet passed away September 29, 2012. Beloved daughter of Lenora (Richard) Starmann and the late Ronald D. Brown; Loving mother of Jaiden and Kahleia; Dear sister of Kayla Brown, Randy Brown, Kimberly Starmann and Katelynn Starmann; Cherished granddaughter of Sharon (Bill) McGarvey, Roger (Betty) Brown; great granddaughter of Stanley (the late Wanda) Knoll; Loving niece...

Mr. Emil G. Ernest

Mr. Emil G. Ernest

Sep 29, 2012

Emil G. Ernest Age 79, of Orland Park, IL passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Annette nee Blais; loving father of: Michelle (Dr. Walter Scott) Jellish, Michael G. (Kristin) Ernest, Denise (James) Bohrer, and Renee (John) Kozuch; cherished grandfather of 12. Emil was employed for St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island for 40...

Mrs. Catherine J. Larocco

Mrs. Catherine J. Larocco

Sep 28, 2012

Catherine J. LaRocco Nee Vahle Age 62, of Joliet, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Mariano "Rocky" LaRocco; loving father of: Michael (Adrienne Jurgovan) LaRocco, Carrie (Randy) Shulda, and Christine (Jeff) Shultz; cherished grandmother of: AJ, Josh, Samantha, Ivan, Dustin, Chloe, Jacob, and Dominik; dear sister of:...

Mr. James H. Oliver

Mr. James H. Oliver

Sep 28, 2012

James H. Oliver Age 76, of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Barbara nee Beyer; cherished father of: Karen (Jim) Dulek, Charles (Teri) Oliver and James (Maryann) Oliver; dear brother of: Joe (Margaret) Oliver and Al (Charleen) Oliver; cherished grandfather of: grandchildren Krissy, Lisa, Jacob, Jim,...

Trisha L. Kiefer

Trisha L. Kiefer

Sep 28, 2012

Trisha was born on April 5, 1972 and passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012. Trisha was a resident of Wilmington, Illinois.

Jay Thomas Vana

Jay Thomas Vana

Sep 25, 2012

Jay Thomas Vana, Age 16, of Homer Glen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; parents Thomas and Michele (nee Matile) Vana; siblings Matthew (Sierra Duron) and Amy Vana; grandparents Marilyn and Karl Kurtz, Thomas Vana and William and Julia Matile; aunts Cynthia (Michael) Ceranski, Hallie (Jose) Casas and Meaghan Cahill-Dunn; cousins...

Richard L. Posey

Richard L. Posey

Sep 23, 2012

Richard L. Posey age 55, of Mokena, Formerly of the Southwest Side of Chicago, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Loving husband of Renee Posey (nee Napolillo); beloved father of Danielle and Richard A. Posey; dearest brother of Russell (Maria) Posey, Vicki (Eric) Kaad and Mia (Kevin) Rambersad; cherished uncle of Laura, Samantha, Brittnay, Andrew, Kyle, Ryan, Zach,...

James B. Holt

James B. Holt

Sep 23, 2012

JAMES B. HOLT Age 82, of Joliet, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, children, Judy (Thomas) Walker, James Holt, Lori (Michael) Harris, son-in-law, Robert Suriano, grandchildren, Marie (David) Reynolds, Angela (Eddie) Lewis, Brandice Walker, Tyler Walker, Marcus Suriano, Sam...

Mr. Edward Madden

Mr. Edward Madden

Sep 21, 2012

Edward Madden Age 88, of Matteson, IL passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 in Chicago Heights. Beloved husband of Joan nee Alloway; loving father of: James Madden, John (Debbie) Madden, Joanne (Ann) Madden, Janet (Bill) Vaughn, Judy (Angelo) Turano, and Jean (Bernie) Hogancamp; cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 9. Edward was preceded in death by his parents...

Elizabeth B. Nolan

Elizabeth B. Nolan

Sep 20, 2012

Elizabeth B. Nolan Age 87, of Tinley Park, formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Loving wife of the late John T. Nolan; beloved mother of Klaus (Mary Louise) Nolan, Michael (Michela) Nolan, Thomas (Linda) Nolan, Kate (Kevin) Collins and Mary (Dan) Hoessler; cherished grandmother of Patricia, Marcia and Sandra Nolan, Jaclyn and Gina...

Stella H. Ejka

Stella H. Ejka

Sep 20, 2012

Stella H. Ejka 84, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago and Elgin, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Loving wife of the late Robert F. Ejka; beloved mother of William (Kathy) Ejka, Steven Ejka, Ken (Linda) Ejka, the late Janet (Kurt) Kojzarek, Donna (Pat) Burns; dearest sister of the late Edward (late Connie) Jurek, Leona (Charles) Polke and Leonard...

George W. Patteson Iii

George W. Patteson Iii

Sep 19, 2012

George W. Patteson III Age 54, of Frankfort, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Diana Patteson (nee Milewski); beloved sons George Patteson IV and Daniel Patteson; cherished siblings Donna (Charles) Ryan, Robert Patteson and Lynda (Jon) Revord and many nieces, nephews and family. He was preceded in death...

Mary Ann Caudill

Mary Ann Caudill

Sep 17, 2012

Mary Ann Caudill (Carli) Age 65, of Wheatfield Indiana, formerly of Crestwood, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012. She is survived by her loving children Ronald (Carol) Carli and Michelle (Jeff) Roche and her cherished grandchildren Anthony and Hannah Carli. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Frances Whitmore. A memorial visitation will be held on...

Carl J. Rego

Carl J. Rego

Sep 17, 2012

CARL JOHN REGO Carl John Rego, 84 passed away peacefully on September 17, 2012. Attended Farragut Grade School, Joliet Central High School where he played football & baseball. Carl was a United States Army Veteran who served his country during WWII. He was a Millwright at Caterpillar for 38 years. He played Dartball with St. Dennis Church for many years....

Gorden H. Berry

Gorden H. Berry

Sep 16, 2012

GORDEN H. BERRY Age 69, of Romeoville passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at his home in Romeoville. Gorden is survived by his loving family, children, David (Sandra) Berry, Lisa (Jack) Hatfield, mother, Alta Berry-Lakes (nee Todd) siblings, Sandra Spennenberg, Wanda (WL) Campbell, Warren (Linda) Berry, Kenneth (Betty) Berry, grandchildren, Rebecca, Jonathan, Logan, Madisyn and many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Mrs. Sharon T. Palomino

Mrs. Sharon T. Palomino

Sep 16, 2012

Sharon T. Palomino nee Newman Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Jenai (Paul) Kuk, Autumn Palomino, Rebecca (Michael) Temko, Marcus (Lourie) Palomino, and Mariah Palomino.; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Isaac, Andrew, Joseph, Emily, Elisabeth, Zachary, and Lucas; dear sister of Robert and Kathy Newman....

Rodger J. Merritt

Rodger J. Merritt

Sep 16, 2012

Rodger J. Merritt 77, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, MI to the late Russell and Edith (nee Chamberlain) Merritt; Beloved Husband of 57 years of Carol (nee Huddleston); Loving father of Rodger Jr., Cathy Merritt and Janet (Gerald) Merritt-Kosteck; Cherished "Poppie" of Jennifer (James) Manazer, Christine Merritt,...