Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Phillip Robert Giannino

Phillip Robert Giannino

Dec 25, 2022

Phillip Robert Giannino, age 77, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Richton Park and Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving father of Tony (Heather) Giannino, Ross (Jessica) Giannino, Tara Giannino and Brandon (Laura) Giannino; beloved brother of Gary (Judy) Giannino and Carl Workman; cherished grandfather of Sophia, Tony, Gavin, Addison,...

Robert J. Strandberg

Robert J. Strandberg

Dec 24, 2022

ROBERT J. STRANDBERG

Age 69, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Robert is survived by his loving family, daughter, Becky (Miles) Brown, granddaughters, Delanie Brown, Shealyn Brown, siblings, Dory (Chuck) Grosche, Shirley Strandberg and Peggy (Gary) Grizzle.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice & Marie Strandberg (Berkley).

Robert, an electrician by trade...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

Dec 22, 2022

Jack Miller, age 79 a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Manhattan and Joliet, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He is survived by his loving family, his beloved wife of 56 years Carol Miller (Lewis); dearest children Jeffrey Miller and Lori (Gregory) Dumroese; cherished grandchildren Wyatt Dumroese, Cole...

Nedra A. Eller

Nedra A. Eller

Dec 20, 2022

Nedra Ann Eller (nee Sheffler)

Age 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was a beloved resident of New Lenox for the past 65 years. For more than 20 of those years, Nedra served, and became a friend to, so many of the customers of New Lenox State Bank. She was a long-time member of the New Lenox United...

James "Jim" Thome

James "Jim" Thome

Dec 19, 2022

James “Jim” B. Thome, age 58, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Debra (nee Kaysen) Thome; children, Ryan, and Carly (Bryce); parents, Bernard and Linda Thome; siblings, Kathleen (William) Melvin, Carol (Patrick) Feldner, Dan (Chris) Thome, and Amy (Rodrigo) Bayon; in-laws, Herbert and Carol Kaysen; brother-in-law,...

Thomas J. Kenny

Thomas J. Kenny

Dec 18, 2022

Thomas “Tom” J. Kenny, 63 of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on Dec. 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Maggie” nee Gilligan daughters, Susan (Eileen) Kenny and Sinead Kenny, son John “Jack” Kenny, grandchildren: Ronan, Sean and Norah Kenny, siblings: John (Joan) Kenny, Tim (Brenda) Kenny, Patrick (Maria) Kenny, Maura (Joe) Thompson, loving uncle to many nieces...

Natalie Mooi

Natalie Mooi

Dec 18, 2022

NATALIE MOOI

(VAN)

Age 92, of Mokena passed away on Sunday, December 18th, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Natalie is survived by her loving family, children, Vanessa (Michael) Doctor, Kimberly Mooi, Thomas Stanfield, grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle Funfsinn) Doctor, Kayla (John Maluta) Doctor, Gina Mooi, Raymond (Margaret) Mooi, Marley Mooi, Thomas Stanfield, Jaclyn (Bryant) Myjak, Joshua Stanfield, great grandchildren, Natalie, Ryder,...

Kenneth Kolozy

Kenneth Kolozy

Dec 17, 2022

KENNETH KOLOZY

Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Anne Kolozy (Aloe), children, Ken (Keri) Kolozy, Marissa Howroyd, siblings, Karen Stockus, Gayle Aye, grandchildren, Lilianna Kolozy, Grace Kolozy, Lucinda Howroyd, and Thomas Howroyd.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Cecilia Kolozy...

Marisa "Risa" Rose Thomas

Marisa "Risa" Rose Thomas

Dec 17, 2022

MARISA “RISA” ROSE THOMAS

Age 36, of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Risa is survived by her loving family, parents, Jackie (Robert) Lind, Ronald Thomas, grandmother, Irma Paul, siblings, Stacey (Milan) Valuch, Nicole (Brian) Becker, Brandon Thomas, Eric Thomas, Lindsay (Alex) Dreznes, Chelsea (Tim) Webb, Robert Thomas, Brett (Ashley) Thomas, nieces and...

Robert  A. Kadar

Robert A. Kadar

Dec 16, 2022

Robert "Bob" Kadar of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, at the Manteno Veterans Home, where he was attended by the most caring and wonderful staff for more than a year. He was born on August 3,1950, the son of the late Angeline and Emil Kadar.

Bob had an unconventional childhood, spending time with his siblings in an...

Margaret Elaine Devries "Maggie"

Margaret Elaine Devries "Maggie"

Dec 15, 2022

Margaret Elaine DeVries (“Maggie”) passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2022. She was born on May 2, 2016, to her very nervous parents, Erin and Peter DeVries. They tried so hard to give Maggie the best life filled with so many good days. She was the light of her family’s lives and endlessly wrapped in so much love...

Michael J. Winke

Michael J. Winke

Dec 14, 2022

Michael J. Winke, 78, of New Lenox, passed away December 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlene (nee Losey) Winke and their son Kenneth (Tracy) Winke, his sister Kathleen Yeager, his brother Lawrence Winke, and numerous nieces and a nephew.

Born in Joliet, IL to the late Arnold and...

David J. Rogers

David J. Rogers

Dec 14, 2022

David Joseph Rogers

Age 35, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Dave was born in Maywood, IL to Joseph and Jacquelyn (nee Bond) Rogers. Loving son of Joe and Jackie; dear brother of Joe Jr. (Sarah) Rogers; cherished uncle of Jack and Sadie Rogers; loved nephew and cousin of many; also...

Thomas C. Gierat

Thomas C. Gierat

Dec 13, 2022

Thomas C. Gierat

Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Carl and Anne L. (nee Ewaniak) Gierat. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Kazell); loving father of Cody Gierat; dear brother of Richard (Judy) Gierat; fond brother-in-law of George (Linda) Kazell; loved...

Corinne E. Bruckner

Corinne E. Bruckner

Dec 13, 2022

CORINNE E. BRUCKNER

(RANDALL)

Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

Corinne is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph C. (Rebecca) Bruckner, Katrina Bruckner, sister, Betty Devereaux, grandchildren, Joseph T. Bruckner, Jack Bruckner and Juliette Bruckner.

Corinne was preceded in death by her loving husband Dr. Joseph R. Bruckner and her parents Clarke...

Justine L. Putnam

Justine L. Putnam

Dec 11, 2022

Justine L. (nee Graver) Putnam, MOM, and MeMe passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Her 81 years were a true blessing to all that knew her.

MeMe is survived by her loving and devoted family; children, Wendy (Mark) Price, Melanie Podkulski, Tim (Kelly) Putnam; cherished Grandchildren, Erica (Nick)...

Alfred "Durk" W. Lee Iii

Alfred "Durk" W. Lee Iii

Dec 11, 2022

ALFRED “DURK” W. LEE III

Age 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort.

Durk is survived by his loving family, wife of 68 years Linda Lee (Dietz), children, Linda Lee, Durk Lee, Andrea (Paul) Turay, brother, Robert Lee, grandchildren, Nathan Lee, Rebecca Lee, Jennifer Reid, Kevin (Caitlyn) Turay, Leah Turay, great grandchildren, Brooklyn Reid...

Robert D. O'Brien

Robert D. O'Brien

Dec 9, 2022

Robert D. O’Brien Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 9, 2022 with his family by his side.

Robert is survived by his siblings, James A. (Mary Jo) O’Brien, Maureen O’Brien, Barry T. (Sandra) O’Brien, Michael D. O’Brien, and Jamee A. O’Brien; sister-in-law Lynda O’Brien; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He is preceded in death...

Raymond B. Barowsky

Raymond B. Barowsky

Dec 9, 2022

Raymond B. Barowsky, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Lillian (nee Zimmerman) Barowsky; children Suzanne (Bump) Waghorne, Matt (Karen) Barowsky; grandchildren, Sierra and Savanna Waghorne, Tabitha, Natasha, and Denver Barowsky; brother-in-law, George (Grace) Zimmerman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death...

Bruce R. Engelhardt

Bruce R. Engelhardt

Dec 6, 2022

Bruce R. Engelhardt

Age 80, 51-year resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 06, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Edith (nee Clark) Engelhardt. Beloved husband of 60 years of Virginia (nee Duran); loving father of Diana (Scott) Pavey, Rich (Tammy) Engelhardt, and Denise Engelhardt;...