Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Placher Of Joliet was born in 1953 to the late Jerry and Eleanor and passed away on April 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Hadaway) Placher; loving father of Rachel (Terry) Sullivan; proud grandfather of Haidyn, Logan, and Rylee; Larry was preceded in death by Audrey Reeves, Jerry (Joann) Placher, Patsy (Gene) Kopczynski, Jack Placher, Bill Placher,...

Apr 11, 2023

William F. Shiple, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

William is survived by his beloved wife Betty (nee Suchala) Shiple; children, Douglas (Kathy) Shiple, Christine Knight, Gregory (Camille) Shiple, and Jeffrey (Jenniffer) Shiple; and his grandchildren, Andrea (Mardy) Polo, Amy (Roland) Shiple, Zachary Knight, Scott (Kayla)...

Apr 11, 2023

Ann Beranek (Tobak): Beloved wife of the late Ronald Beranek and Jerry Castillo, Loving Mother Mary Jane (Steve) Prychitko, Karen (Dave) Allen, Gloria (Dennis) Mudryj, Debbie Raines, Ann Martinec, Loving Grandmother to Ronald (Kristin) Simanis, Dan (Amy) Prychitko, Kristi (Jeff) Hawkins, Rich (Erin) Simanis, Ashley (Phillip) Beffa, Julie Mudryj, Tom (Jennifer) Raines, Emily (Dane) Pratt, the late Samantha Raines, Britni...

Apr 11, 2023

Apr 10, 2023

Arlette K. Seppi, age 82, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Arlette is survived by her beloved husband Lawrence Seppi; son, Andrew (Kathie) Seppi; grandchildren, Nicholas Frattini, Samuel Frattini, Jonathan Frattini, and Brooke Seppi; brother Steven (Ginger) Snyder; brother-in-law, Richard Butler and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Christina...

Apr 9, 2023

ROBERT P. DIERSEN

Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno.

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Diersen (Smiley), children, Lisa (Larry) Kociolek, Lauren Diersen, grandchildren, Grayson Kociolek, Landon Kociolek, Sadie Kociolek, John Kristin, Finley Kristin, niece and nephews, Edward Diersen, Zack Tulbert and Jamie Tulbert.

Robert was preceded...

Apr 8, 2023

Mary Lou Belinsky 90, of New Lenox was born in the year 1932 in the city of  Chicago and passed away April 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the Late Walter V. Belinsky; loving mother of Greg (Mary) Belinsky, Marlene (Wayne) Sliwski; dear grandmother of Rebecca (Chris) Bencsik, Kaitlyn Sliwski, and Wayne Sliwski; proud great grandmother of Emersyn and Ellington Bencsik....

Apr 7, 2023

Ella Miller McClenahan passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Good Friday morning, April 7, 2023. Born in Mequon, Illinois, on December 24, 1921, Ella was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Frank Clifton McClenahan,Lt. Col. (ret) USAR, who passed away in 2015. Long-time residents of both Frankfort and Park Forest, Illinois, they also maintained...

Apr 5, 2023

TRUDY E. JAHNKE

(MAGNUSON)

Age 78, of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at her home in New Lenox.

Trudy is survived by her loving family, children, Bob Jahnke, Ken Jahnke, Lisa (Larry) Parker, Renee Jahnke, former husband, Ronald Jahnke, grandchildren, Alexis Jahnke, Ashley Novak, Dylan Jahnke, Kaylee Jahnke, Hannah Jahnke, Nick Jahnke and great grandchild Myles Gamble.

Trudy was preceded...

Apr 5, 2023

Rose Ann Mrozinski 77, of New Lenox,  passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2023. Rose was born in Stevens Point, WI. and has been a lifelong resident of New Lenox, IL. Rose is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years Anthony Mrozinski; loving mother of Karen (Mike) Donovan, Kathy Mrozinski, Kristin (Christopher) Algmin; proud grandmother of Kyle,...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph Gergely, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara (nee Mahlandt) Gergely; children, Delon (Keith) Schuldt, Joseph (Lynn) Gergely; grandchildren, Joseph Gergely, and Tiffani Gergely; and his twin sister Joyce (Late Jack) Renbrook.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and...

Apr 1, 2023

Wayne W. Marz, age 81, passed away on April 1, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Susan (nee Zander) Marz; children, Steven (Michelle) Marz, Scott Marz, and Kevin (Debbie) Marz; grandchildren, Tim (Marissa) Marz, Tyler (Ashley) Marz, Kayla Marz; great-grandchildren, Dominic Marz and Sam Marz; brother, Denise Marz; and...

Mar 28, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Judy D. Staffan, age 76, of Lemont, IL. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 28th, 2023. Judy is survived by her loving husband Edward of 47 years, her two daughters Chrissy (Kevin) Keith, and Nicole (Paul) Kress, 4 grandchildren...

Mar 28, 2023

Linda Johnson was born into life December 8th, 1945 and went to her forever home March 28th, 2023. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Marty Johnson, her daughter Maggie Reed and Son-in-law Scott Reed, Grandchildren Savanah, Trace and Talen Reed. Daughter Laura Johnson, Grandchildren; Kristin and Sean Mullins, Ryan DiSilvestro, Scott Georgeson and Kristin Nelson, Nick...

Mar 28, 2023

Bob A. Kaufmann, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at his home in Olympia Fields.

Bob is survived by his beloved children, Katie (Adam) Zeigler, Jeff (Gina) Kaufmann, Becca (Kevin) Hanink, Scott (Rebecca) Kaufmann, and Anne (Ryan) McCool; his wonderful grandchildren, Kieran, Luke, Liam, Finn, Aiden, Story, Ethan, Wesley, Nora, Ben, Josie, Winnie, Blake,...

Mar 28, 2023

Lawrence S. Bahnaman cherished son of Lawrence and Kathleen nee Cusack, loving

brother of Jack (Michelle), Mary Kay (Rich) Nichols, Uncle of Haley, Jack, Mitchell Bahnaman, Lexi & JT. Nichols. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born in Chicago, his family moved to Tinley Park [1971] when he was 5 years old. There he established many lasting relationships. An exceptional athlete, he excelled...

Mar 27, 2023

Norman E. Klotz Jr.

Age 63, of New Lenox, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 27, 2023. Norm was born in Joliet, IL to Norman Sr. and the late Frances (nee Swinson) Klotz. Beloved son of the late Frances (nee Swinson) and Norman Sr. (Gail) Klotz; loving brother of William (Patricia) Klotz and Jeff Klotz; cherished uncle of...

Mar 26, 2023

Kathleen E. Gordon (nee Brown)

Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois, after a brief illness.

Kathy was born in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Kenneth and Edna (nee Bettenhausen) Brown. She graduated from Joliet Central High School and later attended Joliet Junior College.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband...

Mar 26, 2023

Bessie Darlene Stepek (nee Brkal) (also affectionately known as Granny and Granny B)

Age 102, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home. Bess was born in Chicago, IL to the late Samuel and Anna (nee Melicharek) Brkal. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Stepek Jr; loving mother of the late Valerie (Larry) Jontz,...

Mar 25, 2023

Edward E. Peterson

Age 55, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Ed was born in Ames, IA to Marylou Poska (Vincent) and Ronald Peterson. Beloved husband of Cari Peterson (Potter); loving father of Chantel Howell, Mica Ward, and Mia Peterson; loved son of Ronald (Karen) Peterson and Marylou Poska; dear brother...