Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

May 26, 2023

PHEBA KATHERINE “KAY” WESSEL

(FLOYD)

Age 92, of St. Clair MI, formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at A&J Visions in St. Clair, MI.

Kay was born September 12, 1930 to Mr. William Riley Floyd and Mrs. Florence Tavey (Hawkins) Floyd in Marlborough Missouri (Jackson County). Kay’s brother Richard Phillip Floyd passed away in 2004.

Kay grew up...

May 25, 2023

Eva Lola Aaron Hazelwood, 91, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away on May 25, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Mokena, Illinois where she reigned for over ten years as laundry boss, master sous chef, and domino queen. Eva Lola was born October 14, 1931 in Aaron, Kentucky, the daughter of James A. and Alma Conner Aaron. She received her...

May 24, 2023

Barbara J Bergthold (nee Bright) 70, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in Moline, IL to the late Robert and the late Katherine Bright and passed away May 24, 2023. Beloved wife of Joseph Bergthold Sr.; loving mother of Joseph (Dana) Bergthold Jr, Brian (Jeanine) Bergthold, Kristen (Matt Wisch) Bergthold, Brandon Bergthold, Deanne (Gene) Morrell, Kerry (Jesse) Gonzalez; proud grandmother...

May 24, 2023

JUDITH M. MIKULIS

Age 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at her home at Hanover Place in Tinley Park.

Judith is survived by her loving family, sister, Carol (Stanley) Norbut, niece, Jodi (Jason) Haefner, nephew, Jacob (Ashley) Norbut, great nieces, Madison Haefner and Emersen Haefner.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Carmella Mikulis (Bonaparte).

Judith...

May 23, 2023

May 20, 2023

Dolores A. Mott (nee Sokolowski)

Age 81 of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Homewood, IL, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL to the late Leo and Anne (nee Gorski) Sokolowski. Beloved wife of Richard J. Mott; loving mother of Michelle (James) Selsor, Christopher (Rebecca) Mott, and the late Dennis R....

May 17, 2023

George Ross

Age 87 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, IL. George was born in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Donna Mae (nee Pennney); loving father of Scott (Jennifer) Janiak-Ross and Robin (Bob) Stoklosa; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many. George retired from U.S. Steel in 1985 after 23 years of...

May 15, 2023

ELLEN M. RENKEN

(KLUTH)

Age 70, of Mokena, passed away on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Ellen is survived by her loving family, children, Brian (Charmaine) Renken, Heather (Ron) O’Neal, siblings, Richard Kluth, Joy (Bob) Van Huis, Martin Kluth, granddaughter, Zoe Renken and soon to be grandson Bruce O’Neal.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy...

May 14, 2023

Erna Jean Zoberis, age 83, was escorted to heaven by her grandson, Zac, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Erna was born August 17, 1939, in Chicago to the late Chester R. and Jean (nee Mysoglad) Rywniak. Beloved wife of Walter B. Zoberis for nearly 62 years; loving mother of Laura (Ron) Plantz and Craig (Tracy) Zoberis; cherished grandmother of Tyler...

May 13, 2023

AUGUSTINE DREHER

Age 91, of Glendale AZ, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at his home in Glendale AZ.

August is survived by his loving family, children, Ben (Sue) Dreher, Lance (Debbie) Dreher, Greg (Denise) Dreher, Valerie (Rick) Madal, Guy (Denise) Dreher, Brian (Kathy) Dreher, Carla Dreher, Theresa Dreher, Eric (Rosa) Dreher, sibling, Dolores (late William) Thomas, 27 grandchildren and numerous...

May 13, 2023

Jimmie Lee Umphfleet, 82, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on May 13, 2023, surrounded by family at Amita Hospital, Joliet, Illinois.

Jimmie was born on November 10, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa to Roy and Meda (Dennis) Umphfleet.

Jim lovingly referred to himself as “if you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much” for most of his life. He was...

May 12, 2023

James H Vance Sr. 

January 25, 1941- May 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

May 12, 2023

Sarah Lindsay (nee Hoover) Villafuerte, age 36 passed away suddenly on May 12, 2023 in Matteson Il.

She is survived by her children Eden and Elias. Twin sister Megan (James) Dolosic, brother Bill (Heidi)Simpson, sister Laura (David) Lynn and brother Steven Simpson. Niece Grace, nephews Samuel, Charlie, Logan, and Clark.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Logan and Carol (nee...

May 12, 2023

Richard F. Stuenkel, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.

Richard is survived by his beloved children, Phyllis A. Stuenkel, Barbara Ann Stuenkel, and Duane R. Stuenkel; and numerous nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie (nee Klier) Stuenkel; parents, Otto and Amanda (nee Kampe) Stuenkle; and...

May 11, 2023

Sandra Lynn Kozlowski, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Clarendale of Schererville.

Sandi is survived by her loving husband Edward Kozlowski; children, Darcie (David) Kozlowski, and Leah (Steve) Bruggeman; and her niece Kristen Hallum.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Darling Costley; her brother, Edward Costley; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Sandi will be...

May 10, 2023

Sylvia Rose Novak, 83, of Chicago, former resident of Frankfort and

Dolton. Born in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood to the late Leonard

and Louise (nee Majchrzak) Tropp, Sylvia passed away May 10, 2023.

Preceded in death by former spouse and forever friend John Novak; loving mother of Timothy

(Loralee) Novak, Kimberly (Donald) Bonnstetter, Keith (Phunny) Novak,

and Michele (Thomas) Lyons; cherished Busie to Natalie Rose, Meredith

Lynne,...

May 10, 2023

Barbara Hussman-Barr, age 67, of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. She was born on December 3, 1955 to late Howard & Loretta Hussman. Her brother, John Hussman and sisters Peggy Seely and Marlene James preceded her in death.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Alissa Barr and numerous nieces, nephews,...

May 9, 2023

Conrad Ebeling, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia “Ginger” Ebeling; children, John (Sherry Mohr) Ebeling, and Jody Ebeling; grandchildren, Madisyn Ebeling, and Logan Ebeling; his sister, Antonia “Toni” Ebeling; and his nephew, Keith Benning.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Josephine...

May 8, 2023

Donald E. Flight, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Lightsways Hospice House in Joliet.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife Mary (nee Costa) Flight; children, Kevin (Linda) Flight, Patrick (Sharon) Flight, and Donald (Laura) Flight; grandchildren, Brittany (Calvin) Labatt, Amanda Flight, Ethan Flight, Thomas Flight, Katherine Flight, Marikate Flight, Andrew Flight, Ryan Flight, Kaitlin Flight;...

May 6, 2023

Lawrence Edward Jensen, age 97, of Flossmoor, IL, born September 22, 1925 entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Jensen (nee McGeehan); beloved father of Kathy (Barry) Murchie, Tricia (Tim) Kuhn and Larry Jensen; cherished grandfather of Kevin (Ashley) and Colin (Cayla) Kuhn; great grandfather of Wyatt Kuhn...