Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Darlene J Lattimer

It is with regret that the family of Darlene JoAnn Lattimer announces her passing on the 31st of October 2022 in Will County, Illinois. Darlene JoAnn Paulson was born in Joice, Worth Co., Iowa on the 9th of September 1933 to the late Kermit S. Paulson and Velma M. Ferris. A graduate of Atlantic High School, in Atlantic,...

Oct 29, 2022

BARBARA N. ELKINS

(FRAILEY)

Age 84, of Carol Stream, passed away on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield IL.

Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Deborah (Tom) Smythe, Donna Winters, Diane (Charles) Drungelo, grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Winters, Jessica (Ricky) Bey, Jordan Drungelo, Jonathan Smythe, great grandchildren, Keara Winters, Emery Bey, Kallie Winters, Elliot Bey and Jaxson Winters.

Barbara...

Oct 27, 2022

Jean O’Neill (Carey), age 93 a resident of Marco Island, FL and Long Beach, IN, formerly longtime of Flossmoor IL, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 25, 1929 to the late Robert and Ann (Lyons) Carey. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Clement O'Neill, they were married for 48 years...

Oct 26, 2022

Dr. Alfred C. Kosel, age 82, a longtime resident of New Lenox, Lake Wales, FL, and Homer Glen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Loving husband of Renée Kosel (Winans) former Illinois State Representative; beloved father of Janine (Dan) Valkema, Christopher (Michele) Kosel and Dr. Eric (Cora) Kosel; dearest brother of Eloise Ann (Reggie) Brown; cherished grandfather of...

Oct 25, 2022

Robert E. Whalen, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 24, 2022 with his family by his side.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joyce (nee Guschke) Whalen; children, Terry (Kelly) Whalen, Mary (late Joe) Barker, Geri (Cary) Hartney, Joyce (Robert) Harper; his twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his...

Oct 24, 2022

Marilyn L. (nee Hartman) Viano, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Cottages of New Lenox.

Marilyn is survived by her loving children, Donna (John) Keagle, Patricia (Richard) Gilbert, Lawrence (fiancé Diana Roberts) Viano, Bette (James) Cunningham, Robert (Laura) Viano; grandchildren, Gina Madrigal, Rebecca Paputsa, Nathan Keagle, Megan Viano-Peron, Megan Moore, Olga Viano,...

Oct 22, 2022

WALTER E. KUERSTEN

Age 79, of Monee, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point IN.

Walter is survived by his loving family, children, Christopher Kuersten, Mark Kuersten and grandchild Katelyn Colins.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Lorraine Kuersten (Burchett) and wife Angela Sue Kuersten (Maas).

Family will receive friends, at Kurtz Memorial...

Oct 21, 2022

Donna Jean Karris (Gay), age 79, a longtime resident of Orland Park formerly of the Chicago, Midway area, passed away on Friday October 21,2022. Loving wife of Wayne Karris; beloved mother of Julie (fiancé Paul DeCosmo) Stephens; dearest sister of Fred (Mary) Gay and the late Bill (Marie) Gay; cherished grandmother of Richard Stephens and Lea Stephens. She is also...

Oct 21, 2022

DIANA V. CYPRESS

(AHERN)

Age 77, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.

Diana is survived by her loving family, children, Craig (Laura) Cypress, Mark (Meg) Cypress, brother, Dan (Marcia) Ahern, grandchildren, Peyton Cypress, Cameron Cypress, Owen Cypress, Carter Cypress, Ashley (Taylor) Cable, Brody (Kaleigh) Cypress, Justin Cypress, great grandchildren, Mia Cable and Callahan Cable.

Diana was...

Oct 19, 2022

Elizabeth "Gerry" Wilson, age 91, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Roseland and South Holland, born and raised in Conception Harbour, Newfoundland, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Loving wife of the late John Thomas Wilson; beloved mother of Jim (Mary Jo) Wilson, late Joe Wilson and Jack (Erin McNally) Wilson; dearest...

Oct 19, 2022

Duncan R. Bachmann

Age 81, of New Lenox, IL passed away on October 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 9, 1941, to the late Charles and Eleanor (nee Macauley) Bachmann, and was raised in Lockport, IL. Duncan is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Allene (nee Gill), daughter, Kimberly (Matthew LeBeau),...

Oct 18, 2022

Rosaria J. (nee Guarino) Cartolano, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, with her family by her side.

Rosaria is survived by her loving children, Michaelene Cartolano-Thompson, and Michael (Nancy) Cartolano; grandchildren, Thomas (Melissa) Cartolano, Michelle (Keith) Huizinga, Rocco (partner Zak VanDenBerg) Thompson, Michael (Stephanie) Cartolano Jr, Keanu Thompson, and Vincent Cartolano; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Antoinette, Josephine, Waylon, and...

Oct 18, 2022

ROSEMARY E. MIX

(ANDRZEJEWSKI))

Age 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Rosemary is survived by her loving family, children, Carrie (Archie) VanDyke, Dave Mix, Dan (Terri) Mix, Melody (Barry) Wolfinsohn, Andy (Cris) Mix, brother, Ed (Bev) Andrews, nine grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren,

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Edward &...

Oct 17, 2022

Jacob VanGampler, born on February 3, 1987, age 35, was suddenly called home to the good Lord on Monday, October 17, 2022. Beloved son of Bernard and Lorel VanGampler, loving brother to Eric(Christine), Keith(Katherine) VanGampler, cherished Uncle to Madison, Keegan, Tyler, Landyn, Griffin, Jase and cousin to Victoria. Also survived by his loving grandmother Anne Daufenback and numerous relatives. Jacob...

Oct 15, 2022

Mary Jennifer Tannura (nee Lang)

“Jen”

Age 51, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, after a long, courageous, battle with cancer. Jen was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Celeste (nee Kordelewski) Lang. Beloved wife of Michael Tannura; loving mother of Natalie Tannura, Abbey Tannura, and Samantha Tannura; dear sister of Joe Lang and Steve Lang;...

Oct 14, 2022

Ruth Ann Stark, age 86, a resident of Mokena, Lockport, Calumet City and Chicago, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Frances Stark; brother Richard Stark; sister Rita McCreary and Reggie Peterson. Ruth Ann...

Oct 10, 2022

MARGARET “PEGGY” J. REIF

(WILKINS)

Age 86, of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, October 10th, 2022 at her home at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.

Peggy is survived by her loving family, husband, Rev. Gordon H. Reif, children, Timothy (Dianne) Reif, Anne (Jeff Sherred) Rubley, Karen (Jack) Lester, Amy (Dean) Mackie, grandchildren, Kylie (Aaron) Parpart, Ryan Reif, Tyler Reif, Heather (Jon) Chiapetta,...

Oct 9, 2022

John G. Heidekrueger, age 56, a resident of Crete formerly of Chicago and Burbank, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lisa Heidekrueger (Banser); son John M. (Kali) Heidekrueger; Mother Margaret Heidekrueger siblings Dave (Toni) Heidekrueger, Peggy (Rick) Norris, Anne (Larry) Solomon, Linda (Kathy) Heidekrueger, Joe Heidekrueger, Donna (Bob) Joy, and Ricky Heidekrueger...

Oct 7, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

JUDITH G. KARAS

(KURTZ)

Age 68, of Peotone, passed away on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.

Judith is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Karas Sr., children, Donald (Suzanne) Karas Jr., Robert (fiancé Annie Phachansiry) Karas, Richard Karas, brother, William Kurtz, grandchildren, Josephine Karas and Konor Karas.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, William Kurtz...