Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael Mecozzi

Michael Mecozzi

Nov 17, 2022

Michael Mecozzi

May 22, 1953 - November 17, 2022

Michael Marion Mecozzi, 69, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Susan (LaVette) Mecozzi; devoted father of Michael (Aimee) Mecozzi and Robert (Georgann) Mecozzi; proud grandfather of Lucia, Michael Antonio, Cecelia, and Alivia; dearest brother to Maureen (John Moline) and Joe (Leesa) Mecozzi; loving brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle,...

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Vanderlee

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Vanderlee

Nov 15, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Vanderlee (Grugett), age 84, a resident of Orland Park formerly of South Holland, passed away on November 15, 2022 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Peggy is survived by her loving husband Wayne Vanderlee, age 92, of 63 years; beloved mother of Karen Vanderlee, grandchildren John Robert Nichoson, Ariel Nichoson and Edward Stump; Keith (Michelle) Vanderlee, grandchildren...

Luis Padilla

Luis Padilla

Nov 14, 2022

Luis Padilla, age 55, a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Mexico passed away on November 14, 2022. Loving husband of Maria Padilla (Perez); beloved father of Luis Eduardo (Andrea) Padilla, Cesar Padilla and Karina Padilla; cherished grandfather of Ewin Padilla; dearest brother of Armando (Christine) Padilla, Gerald (Silvia) Padilla and Lourdes Padilla; fond uncle of Jennifer Padilla, David Padilla,...

John B. Witt

John B. Witt

Nov 14, 2022

JOHN B. WITT

Age 96, of Dolton, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey.

John is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Witt (Paris), children, Kathy (Joe) Kuhn, Patty (Tim) Dul and granddaughter Caitlin Kuhn.

John was preceded in death by parents, Albert & Grace Witt (Kramer), siblings, George Witt, Alice Witt and Clara (Charlie) Norhdurft.

John was...

Antoinette Marie Talbert

Antoinette Marie Talbert

Nov 12, 2022

Antoinette Marie Talbert, age 69, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Advent Health Hinsdale. Loving wife of Jim Talbert; beloved mother of Amanda (Brian) Bartosz and Scott Talbert; dearest sister of Anthony “Sonny” (Terri) Esch, Mark (Jane) Esch, Leonore “Butch” (late John) Forbes, Loretta “Cookie” (Al) Anderson and Sharon (Joe)...

Aaron  Lamore

Aaron Lamore

Nov 11, 2022

Aaron Matthew LaMore, age 45, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Manteno, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Loving husband of Erin LaMore (Talaga) cherished father of Mia LaMore, beloved son of Mary and the late Mickey LaMore; dearest son-in-law of Mike and Noreen Talaga; dear brother of Robert “RJ” LaMore,...

Kathryn D Johnson

Kathryn D Johnson

Nov 11, 2022

Kathryn D. Johnson (nee Raine), passed away peacefully at her home on, Friday November 11, 2022 with her family by her side.

Kathryn is survived by her beloved husband Gerald Johnson; children, Mike, Stina, Pete, and Bill; and her six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Shirley (Duckworth) Raine; and her siblings, Bobby and Billie.

Kathryn was a...

Miguel Gonzalez

Miguel Gonzalez

Nov 10, 2022

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Jenny Narel

Jenny Narel

Nov 10, 2022

Jenny Narel, age 63, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort Square and Midlothian, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Loving sister of Helen (Ralph) Rupslauk, Celine Narel and James (Wendy) Narel, nieces and nephews, Lori (Billy Murphy), Mary (William) Howard, John Rupslauk, AJ Rupslauk, Steven (Cameron) McLees, Ashley Narel, Christopher (Katie) Narel and Dylan Narel, great nieces and...

Samuel R. Dileto

Samuel R. Dileto

Nov 10, 2022

SAMUEL R. DILETO

Age 80, of New Lenox passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2022 at the Mother Theresa Nursing Home in Lemont.

Samuel is survived by his loving family, wife, Lola Dileto (Pope), children, Susan (Merrick) Miller, David (Michele) Dileto, Christine (Vincent) Fang, Scott Dileto, sister, Madeline Joann Dileto, grandchildren, Samantha Dileto, Danielle Dileto, Nicolas Dileto, Matthew Fang, Anna Fang, Nathaniel...

Ashley Nichole Ramsey

Ashley Nichole Ramsey

Nov 9, 2022

Ashley Nichole Ramsey, age 24, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Ashley is survived by her mother Denise Engelhardt; father Mark Ramsey; siblings James Engelhardt, Tiffani Michelle Engelhardt, Stephanie Marie Ramsey; maternal grandparents Bruce and Virginia Engelhardt; paternal grandfather John Weiss; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by...

Rosemary Kobar

Rosemary Kobar

Nov 8, 2022

Rosemary Kobar (nee Dempsey), age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kobar; daughters, Dawn Conroy, and Amy (Kevin) Bogac; grandchildren, Mitchell Cianci, Justin (Maylyn) Misiora, Madeline Conroy, Owen Howell, Thomas Conroy, Adam (Maria) Bogac; sister, Patricia (late Eugene) Halleran; sister-in-law Mary Lou Dempsey;...

Florian D. Przybyla

Florian D. Przybyla

Nov 8, 2022

Florian D. Przybyla, age 86, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Joan Przybyla (Bosko); beloved father of Jean Moy, Patricia (Tim) O'Shaughnessy and Ken (Izabela) Przybyla; cherished grandfather of Megan, Becca, Lauren, Jackie, Brandon, Rachael, Weronika and Ryan. He is also survived by many nieces,...

Randall T. Worley

Randall T. Worley

Nov 7, 2022

RANDALL T. WORLEY

Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022.

Randall is survived by his loving family, former wife, Christina Honaker, step-children, Paige Ann Honaker, Tara Lee Honaker, mother, Carol Worley (Hunt), siblings, Larry (Susan) Worley, Lisa (fiancé Duke Dickson) Worley, Jeff (Geri) Worley, nieces and nephew, Eric (Tina) Stewart, Lisa (fiancé Mike Rock) Stewart, Brittany (Aaron) Mootry,...

Ronald D. Snell

Ronald D. Snell

Nov 6, 2022

Ronald D. Snell, age 81, a resident of Matteson formerly of Plainfield and Carol Stream, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Loving husband of Mary Ann Snell (Tullio); beloved father of Ron (Giovanna) Snell, Rene (Tony) Positano and the late Randy Snell; dearest brother Margaret (late Donald) Baier and the late Guy (Anette) Snell; cherished grandfather of Felicia (Nicholas)...

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll

Nov 5, 2022

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll (nee Gaertner)

Anita Lewis-Schmoll, of Lockport, passed away at home on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Anita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Alfred and Bertha (nee Piesch) Gaertner. Beloved wife of George F. Schmoll III, loving mother of Laurel (Robb) Carlson, Alan Lewis (Dawn), and Tim Lewis; cherished grandmother of Matthew Lewis, Noah Lewis, Jacob Carlson,...

Virginia G. Backhus

Virginia G. Backhus

Nov 4, 2022

VIRGINIA G. BACKHUS

(BATTERMAN)

Age 90, of Mokena, born in Hillside IL, passed away on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.

Virginia is survived by her loving family, children, Craig (Marcy) Backhus, Deb Backhus, Karl Backhus, Karen (Robert) Healy, Anna (Dave) Boyle, grandchildren, Emily Benninghoff, Kurt Backhus, Kyle Backhus, Eric Boyle, Alec Backhus, Max Boyle, Brett Backhus, Sammi Boyle,...

Andrea Stille

Andrea Stille

Nov 4, 2022

Andrea Stille, age 71, a resident of Minooka formerly of Alsip and Burbank, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving wife of Ken Stille, Beloved mother of Jennifer Stille. She was preceded in death by her parents Helmer and Dorothy Weiner. Andrea loved her pets, 3 cats and a dog. A visitation...

Barbara A. Tomczak

Barbara A. Tomczak

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara Ann Tomczak (nee Baldwin)

70, of Homer Glen, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 4, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Barbara was born in Chicago to the late Edgar J. and Margaret M. (nee Sauer) Baldwin. Beloved wife of the late Victor Tomczak; loving mother of Jeff (Toni) Tomczak and Tyler Tomczak; cherished “Granny T” of Ryder Tomczak;...

Faith Elyse Perry

Faith Elyse Perry

Nov 2, 2022

Faith Elyse Perry, age 2, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Loving daughter of Alec and Rachel (Medina) Perry; beloved sister of Bennett Dienst and Iris Dienst; cherished granddaughter of Karen (Keith) Shaw, Dan (Karen) Medina, Jim and Renee Perry; dearest god daughter of Paige Shaw and...