Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jacqueline Dunigan

Jacqueline Dunigan

Sep 6, 2022

Jacqueline Dunigan, age 85, a resident of Lemont formerly of San Francisco, CA, Chicago, Tinley Park, and Monee, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Lemont Nursing Home in Lemont. Beloved mother of Lori (Ric) Munoz, Linda ( late Wayne “Joey”) Baxter, George (Vicki) Dunigan, Debbie (Dave) Schroer, Joseph (Jeannie) Dunigan and Connie (Andrew) Sleezer; loving grandmother of Jason...

Lorraine M. Dodaro

Lorraine M. Dodaro

Sep 6, 2022

Lorraine M. Dodaro nee Galloy. Age 93. Longtime Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago’s Roseland and Kensington Neighborhoods. Graduate of St Catherine of Genoa Catholic Grammar School and Pullman Tech. Worked as a bookkeeper for James R. Angio Accountants in Frankfort. Wife for 69 years of Robert E. Dodaro. Mother of Robert (Maureen), Thomas (Karen Jo), William (Karen Lee) Dodaro, Susan...

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez

Sep 5, 2022

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez, age 43, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox; loving husband of Marie Hernandez (Martinez); beloved father of his baby girl Aurora who was his world; dearest son of Juan and the late Blanca (Mendez) Hernandez; dearest brother of John...

Dorothy Buiter

Dorothy Buiter

Sep 5, 2022

On Monday, September 5, 2022, Dorothy “Dot” Alice Buiter passed away just two days before her 91st birthday.

Dorothy was born on September 7, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herman and Lois Reimann. She met her future husband, Ray Buiter, in elementary school, and she later graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. Ray and Dorothy were married on November 27,...

Theresa C. Unnerstall

Theresa C. Unnerstall

Sep 5, 2022

THERESA C. UNNERSTALL

(CHAPEK)

Age 88, passed away on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.

Theresa is survived by her loving family, husband, James Unnerstall, sons, Ronald (Allison) Unnerstall, Alan (Teresa) Unnerstall, sister, Rita (late Jerry) Robertson, grandchildren, Anna Unnerstall, Alex (fiancée Kristin Truesdale) Unnerstall, Nicklas Unnerstall, Samuel Unnerstall and numerous nieces and nephews.

Theresa was preceded in death by her...

Anthony Diorio

Anthony Diorio

Sep 3, 2022

Anthony DiOrio

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, Anthony J. DiOrio loving husband, father, papa, uncle and dear friend, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord at age 74. Anthony was born on December 3, 1947, in Chicago. He was the beloved son of Hilda and Carlo DiOrio. He had 1 sibling, John (Karen) DiOrio. He is survived by his...

Dolores "Dee"  Buckner

Dolores "Dee" Buckner

Sep 3, 2022

Dolores “Dee” Buckner, age 83 a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of James “Jim” Buckner, Sr.; beloved mother of Laurie (John) Pasko and James “Jim” (Sabrina) Buckner, Jr.; dearest sister of Vicky Walsh, Elly (late Dick) Twietmeyer...

Gregory M. Zibricky

Gregory M. Zibricky

Sep 2, 2022

GREGORY M. ZIBRICKY, ICFP

Gregory Zibricky, 58, died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2022. Greg was born on November 19, 1963, in Chicago to his adoring parents, Robert Zibricky & Rozanne Bertucci Zibricky. Greg was married to his "Queen", the late Dr. Dawn Goehl Zibricky on March 19, 1988, until her death on June 8th, 2019. Theirs was a beautiful love story...

Gerald Robert Ridge

Gerald Robert Ridge

Aug 31, 2022

Gerald Robert Ridge "Bob" of Frankfort Illinois. Passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022, surrounded by his family in love devotion and prayer. Bob is survived by his loving hero of a wife for 59 years Barbara; 4 grateful children: Maureen (Todd) Valliere, Christine Ridge, Robert (Rachel) Ridge and Lauren Ridge Clark along with the apple of his eye 5...

Michael H. Langlois

Michael H. Langlois

Aug 31, 2022

Michael Langlois, age 56, passed away suddenly due to injuries sustained from an auto mobile accident, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee Swanson) Langlois; step-daughter, Kelli Mathis; mother, Kay (nee Williams) Langlois; siblings, Darrell (Kim) Langlois, Michelle (Michael Podwika) Langlois, and Mathew (Erin Haughton) Langlois; and seven nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts,...

Milorod Miller Ristich

Milorod Miller Ristich

Aug 30, 2022

Milorod Miller Ristich, 86, of New Lenox, formerly Crete and South Holland, passed away on Aug. 30, 2022. He is survived by his wife and “Honsey” of 56 years, Darlene; daughter, Marla (Demetrius) Dillahunty, of Atlanta, GA; sons: Randall Ristich of New Lenox and Gregory (Amy) Ristich of Frankfort. Grandpa of Nicholas (Carly), Demetrius, Cora, Alison, Lauren, Adam, Kelly, and...

Jolene Chryl Rahm

Jolene Chryl Rahm

Aug 30, 2022

Jolene Chryl Rahm, age 69, a resident of Shorewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She is survived by her loving family; brother William O. Rahm; sister Karen Ziech; sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Ken Hill; nieces Joanna (David) Pilon, and Amy (Pat) Carroll; nephews Daniel (Dee Dee) Hill and Allen (Luvi) Hill; numerous great nieces,...

Jeffrey P. Price

Jeffrey P. Price

Aug 30, 2022

Jeffrey P. PriceAge 69, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Jeff was born on an Army Base in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Amit J. and Sarah F. (nee Morgan) Price. Beloved husband and best friend of Debra (nee Brown); incredible father of Chandra (Carl) Dalton, Wendy (Chris) Karger, and A.J....

David E.  Baker

David E. Baker

Aug 30, 2022

David Edward Baker

Age 85, of North Fort Myers, FL, beloved husband of Lynn Michele Ridings (nee Krusche), died Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Dave was born June 26, 1937, in Ransom, IL, to Raymond and Anora (nee Jessen) Baker, the seventh of their 18 children. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1955. Dave...

Glenn W. Anderson

Glenn W. Anderson

Aug 29, 2022

Glenn W. Anderson Age 77 of Steger passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Glenn was born in Chicago, IL to the late John W. and Margaret M. (nee Hegstrom) Anderson. Loving father of Wendy (Christopher) Stiglic, Heather Anderson, Wesley Anderson, Joseph (Jacie) Anderson, and Eric (Molly) Anderson; cherished grandfather of Portia, Cecilia,...

Jacqueline Sander

Jacqueline Sander

Aug 26, 2022

JACQUELINE SANDER (FITZGERALD) Age 63, passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2022 at her home in Coal City. Jacqueline is survived by her loving family, children, John Fitzgerald, Matthew (Ashley) Sander, Julie (fiancée Arthur Alldread) Sander, grandchildren, Scarlett Fitzgerald, Savannah Fitzgerald, Colin Fitzgerald, Ryan Fitzgerald, Blake Sander, Weston Sander, great grandchildren, Archer Sexton, Araya Sexton, siblings, Kathleen (Richard) Hall, Bob...

Ann Marie Kolavo

Ann Marie Kolavo

Aug 26, 2022

Obituary

Ann Marie Kolavo (Cassidy)

On August 26th, Ann passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 84. She is now reunited with Frank, the love of her life, who passed away less than two years ago.

A devout Catholic, Ann always made it a priority to find time to say her daily Rosary and offered countless novenas for those in...

Beatrice A. Despain

Beatrice A. Despain

Aug 25, 2022

Beatrice A. DeSpain (nee Azarskis) Age 88 of Bradford, Illinois died on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home in New Lenox, Illinois. Beatrice was born in Chicago to Joseph and Marie (nee Mazeda) Azarskis in 1933. Fondly known as Bea, she grew up in Granville, Illinois. She met Carl DeSpain at a roller rink, and they were married...

Darrell K. Ortiz

Darrell K. Ortiz

Aug 24, 2022

Darrell K. Ortiz, age 73, a resident of the Orland Park and Mokena areas, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Loving husband of Christine Ortiz (Opalacz); beloved father of Brian (Kristen) Ortiz and Pete (Ann) Ortiz; cherished grandfather of Payton, Kaitlyn, Leah, Bailey, Ashleigh, Eli and Brody; dearest brother of Darlyn (Tom)...

Darryl G. Clausing

Darryl G. Clausing

Aug 23, 2022

Darryl G. Clausing, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home in Frankfort, IL surrounded by family. Darryl is survived by his beloved wife Billie (nee Shillinger) Clausing; daughters, Cathryn (Tim) Wrigley of Frankfort and Julie Clausing of Chicago; grandsons Thomas and Connor Wrigley of Frankfort; and sister Diane Orgill of Las Vegas. He is...