Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

May 6, 2023

George A. Nordstrom

Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. George was born in Evergreen, Park, IL to the late Clarence and Eileen (nee Collins) Nordstrom. Beloved husband of Kim (nee Micheletto) Nordstrom; loving father of Madison Nordstrom and George Nordstrom; dear brother of Kathleen (Jim) Brassell, Patricia...

May 2, 2023

May E. Schrank Obituary

May Edna Schrank (nee Kuse) age 98, longtime resident of New Lenox passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023.

She is survived by her children Harold (Jane) Schrank, Lillian (Monroe) Striggow, and Helen (David) Anderson, her grandchildren Courtney Schrank, Monica Schrank, Jennifer (Tony) Pietrzak, Jason (Lauren) Striggow, Jordon (Shannon) Striggow,...

May 1, 2023

Duane S. Warning

Duane S. Warning, age 79, a lifelong resident of Frankfort. Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family beside him on Monday, May 1st, 2023.

Duane was born in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Stanley V. and Violet M. (nee Lorenzen) Warning. Beloved husband of 56 years to Eleanor “Ellie” (nee Zimmerman) Warning; loving father of Michael...

Apr 30, 2023

DIANNE L. SCHULTZ

(EBERT)

Born on January 25, 1951, Dianne was the daughter of the late Edmund and Velma Ebert of Frankfort.

Dianne passed away on April 30, 2023 at Warren Barr in Orland Park, Illinois.

Dianne was predeceased by her brother, Bruce Ebert (Diane). She is survived by her brother Dale Ebert (Lynn), sons Craig and Todd (Michelle), grandsons Caleb and Carter, and...

Apr 30, 2023

On April 30, 2023, Brandon R. Woods, age 23, passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, Illinois. He was born in Palos Heights, Illinois on August 3, 1999. He spent his early years in New Lenox, Illinois surrounded by a large family before moving to Breckenridge, Colorado and settling for the last few years of his life in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

At a...

Apr 29, 2023

Gay Ann Gottberg (nee Jocius)

Age 71, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Gay was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late John and Bette (nee Weygandt) Jocius. Attended Bremen High School, and later earned her masters degree in elementary education. Gay retired from the West-Harvey Public School District #147 where she...

Apr 29, 2023

Thomas R. McGregor Age 62, of Joliet, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after passing unexpectedly at his home. Tommy was born in Joliet, IL to Thomas E. and JoAnn (nee Vetter) McGregor. Beloved Son of Tom and JoAnn; loved brother of Terri (Jeff) Kochel; loving uncle of Andrew (Shelby) Kochel and...

Apr 28, 2023

Donald G. Warmac

Age 75, of New Lenox, IL passed away April 28, 2023 at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Don was born in Hammond, IN to the late Casimir and Janet (nee Steinborn) Warmac. Beloved husband of Eileen T. (nee Sullivan) Warmac; loving father of Nicole M. (Tracey Supan) Warmac and Amanda E. (Ryan) Popow; proud grandfather of Alexander and Annalise...

Apr 26, 2023

I am saddened to announce that my beautiful bride of 70 years, Norma "Jean" (Ward) Webster, peacefully passed away (04/26/23) and was welcomed by the Lord into her new home in heaven. Our hope is she is reunited with her father, John Ward, her mother, Lillian Ward, her sisters, Margaret Smith and Phyllis Podlesny, and great grandchild, Jocey Purpura.

As a...

Apr 26, 2023

Nancy Lee Budzinski (nee Wisneski)

b. 4-7-1940

d. 4-26-2023

Passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born and raised in Joliet. Graduate of JTHS class of 1958. Nancy had several jobs until she found her niche as an executive assistant and receptionist for the Sisters of St. Francis Mother house in Joliet, where she worked for 43...

Apr 25, 2023

Louis "Lou" J. Dedo, age 93, our treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all, left us while sleeping peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Louis is survived by his two loving children Edward CPD, Angela (Bruce) Bertalmio; grandchildren Marina (Marty), Aaron MD, Jessica, Nicole, and Brittany; great grandchildren, Louis and Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews and...

Apr 22, 2023

Dolores Jean Braasch (nee Dietz)

Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth and Josephine (nee Hermes) Dietz. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Braasch; loving mother of the late Charles (late Susan) Braasch, Pamela (Rick) Debelak, the...

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Caroline Burnier (Greene) of Frankfort, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health, Mary died peacefully with family members by her side.

Mary was born on July 24th, 1939, in Galeton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Russell and Dorothy Greene. She grew up in...

Apr 19, 2023

Apr 19, 2023

June Elizabeth Henry (nee Collins)

Age 56, of Joliet, passed away @6:26pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph, Joliet IL. June was born in Joliet, IL to the late John P. Jr. and Helen I. (nee Warner) Collins. Beloved wife of Jon M. Henry; loving mother of Thunder Henry; dear sister of John P. III (Melinda) Collins, and Daniel...

Apr 19, 2023

Paul Joseph Kludac, 43, of Lockport, Illinois passed away on April 19, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1979 to Jeanette Schuler Kludac and the late Gregory A. Kludac (Phyllis Ragsdell). He attended St. Mary of Gostyn grade school, Downers Grove South High School class of 1997, College of DuPage where he earned his associates degree in Business, and...

Apr 18, 2023

Bobby L. Smothers

Age 69, of New Lenox, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bobby was born in Marion, IL to Dorothy (nee Simmons) Smothers and the late Robert L. Smothers. Loving father of Josh (Jackie) Bethell, Nathan (Danielle) Bethell, Crystal (Dominick) Pasqurella, and Kylee (Jomon Poe) Smothers; cherished grandfather of Addison and Lucas Bethell, Joel,...

Apr 18, 2023

MARY “VERGENE” FREELAND

(ROGERS)

Age 93, of Palos Park, passed away on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights.

Vergene is survived by her loving family, children, Tom Freeland, Julia (Richard) Slevin, Jennifer (Vince) Connor, Martin (Gina Marie) Freeland, Jason (Michelle) Freeland, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Vergene was preceded in death by her parents,...

Apr 17, 2023

YVONNE E. STEPHEN

(GENENS)

Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, April 17th, 2023 at Clarendale of Mokena.

Yvonne is survived by her loving family, children, Gary (Jill Strilich) Stephen, Darrell (Jennifer) Stephen, Darlene (Vincent) Bourke, grandchildren, Brett (Linda) Stephen, Jill (Jeremy) Bishop, Shannon (Tyler) Toft, great grandchildren, Thomas (Katie Krol) Sobczynski, Logan Stephen, Abby Doyle, Nathan Bishop, Addison Bishop and numerous...

Apr 16, 2023

Lois Anne White (nee Glasgow), age 78, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home in New Lenox with her family by her side. Lois is survived by her children, Kimberly (Steve) Vaccaro and Robert (Gina) White; granddaughters, Alyssa (Raymond) Varieur and Ella White; step-grandson Mark Vaccaro; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Olivia Varieur, and Giovanni Vaccaro; sister Barbara (Jim) Rasmussen;...