Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Barbara C. Macek (nee Glowacki), age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, of 65 years, Stanley J. Macek; children, David (Kristi) Macek, Daniel (Kimberly) Macek, and Connie (Tom) Wilcosky; grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Macek, Teage (Dan) Hasselbring, Trevor Macek, Paige Macek, Michael Macek, Cooper...

Jun 27, 2022

PATRICIA A. LOCKMAN (BREESE) Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, June 27th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Julie Pecho, Paul (Linda) Lockman, Brad Lockman, siblings, Thomas (Angie) Breese, James (Renee) Breese, Gary Breese, grandchildren, Gemma Pecho, Alex Pecho, John Lockman, Kathy Lockman and two great grandchildren. Patricia was...

Jun 26, 2022

ROBERT A. ZAJAC Age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife Helen Zajac (Wozniak), children, Elizabeth (Anthony) Porte, Robert J. Zajac, Genevieve (Anthony) Padula, grandchildren, Russell Porte, Joel (Carrie) Porte, Craig (Erica) Porte, Rachel Porte, Aaron (Jessica) Porte, Anthony J. Porte, Ren Zajac, Maggie...

Jun 25, 2022

Marian C. Clark (nee Cannon), age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving children, Sheila (Michael) Haggerty, Patrick Clark, Janet (Robert) Burns, Thomas Clark, Michael Clark, Maureen Clark, Anthony (Beverly) Clark, and Sally Clark; her sixteen grandchildren; and her eighteen great-grandchildren. Marian is preceded in death...

Jun 24, 2022

Marilyn A. (nee Gerasch) Cozzie, age 85, passed away at her home in New Lenox on Friday, June 24, 2022. She is survived by her loving children, Cindy (late William) Schubert, Glen (Diane) Cozzie, and Janet (Alfredo) Contreras; grandchildren, William (Katie) Schubert, Ryan Schubert, John (Tina) McCaffrey, James (Kristina) Cozzie, Vincent Contreras, and Kevin Contreras; numerous great-grandchildren and a great...

Jun 23, 2022

Stephen R. Stubblefield, age 75, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Stephen is survived by his loving children, Stephanie (Gary) Tavoletti, Brett (Missy Froehlke) Stubblefield, Dana (Mike) Stack; grandchildren, Cale Stubblefield, Paige Tavoletti, Dominic Tavoletti, Hailey Stack, Blake Stack, Casyn Stubblefield, Dallas Stack, Carson Stack, and Ryan Rajaballey; siblings, Jim (June) Stubblefield, and Tom...

Jun 22, 2022

WILLIAM HUCHER Age 77, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 at his home in Lockport. William is survived by his loving family, partner, Rochelle L. Holt, step-children, Teddy (Paula) Sargent, Brenda (Don) Person, step-grandchildren, Jack Sargent, Mason Sargent, siblings, Eddie Hucher, John (Jennie) Hucher, Tom (Debbie) Hucher, Wanda (Ken Dearing) Pazanin-Dearing, Rose (Mike) May and numerous nieces and...

Jun 20, 2022

Ellen T. Cuculich (nee Beazley), age 90, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, June 20, 2022. Ellen is survived by her loving children, Carole Gainer, Mary Skerrett (Michael Sweeney), Nancy Dykstra (William), Tom Cuculich (Jaclin), and John Cuculich (Roseann); grandchildren, Colin Gainer (Ariana), Joseph Gainer, Paul Skerrett (Kerri), Kathryn Wachtor (Matt), William Dykstra (Kimberly),...

Jun 19, 2022

Kathleen M. Vicich (nee Aimaro) Age 69, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Joliet to the late Louis and Helen (nee Malnar) Aimaro. Beloved wife of Kenneth Vicich; loving mother of Kimberly (Mike) Gorman, Kenneth (Shenz) Vicich, and Kristy (Nick) Akai; cherished Nana of Anita...

Jun 19, 2022

Margaret Ann Chesnut Mueller passed away on June 19, 2022. She was born at home on March 2, 1924 in Geneva, NB to Edgar and Florence (Brower) Chesnut. The small family moved around a lot for her father, a farmer, to find work during the depression era. She graduated from Dundee high school in 1941. Her first job was in...

Jun 18, 2022

JOYCE A. JAROS (PRAWIEC) Age 81, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joyce is survived by her loving family, husband, Thomas B. Jaros, daughters, Suzanne (Glenn) Daly, Jill (Mark) Alles, Kathleen (John) Downes, grandchildren, Daniel Daly, Jaclyn (Ciaran) Cronin, Steven (Marija) Daly, Sara (Dan) Lisak, Michael (fiancée Anne Monroe) Daly, Leah...

Jun 18, 2022

Robert Grannum Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving wife Jane (nee Lewison) Grannum; son Jason Grannum; and father Robert Grannum Sr. He is preceded in death by his son Robert Grannum III; his mother Patricia Ann Grannum (nee Cooper); and his sister Catherine...

Jun 17, 2022

Arthur G. Ross Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Art was born in Chicago to the late John L. and Marie (nee Danna) Ross. Beloved husband of Maribeth (nee MacLean) Ross; loving father of Shannon (Steve) Caraker, Jillian Ross, Adam (fiancée Julie Kowalski) Ross, Luke (Brooke) Ross, Erica (Cody)...

Jun 13, 2022

JOAN G. UNTERBERG Age 90, passed away on Monday, June 13th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Joan is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Kathleen) Unterberg, Carole Cheney, grandchildren, Patricia (Casey) Boguslaw, Kenneth (Taylor) Unterberg, Elizabeth (Trevor) DiNatale, Brian Unterberg, Daniel Cheney, Jack Cheney and three great grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Walter...

Jun 13, 2022

Mark Alan Carter Aged 60, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Mark was born in Charleston, IL to Elizabeth (nee Rose) and the late Donald Carter. Loving father of Donald, Kayla and Ashley Carter; dear brother of Ellen (Rick Valentine) Foster; and late Jeff (Jenny) Carter; loving uncle to Matt and...

Jun 12, 2022

DARLENE S. KORIS (GAROFALO) Age 73, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, June 12th, 2022 Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. Darlene is survived by her loving family, husband, Ralph Koris, sons, Anthony Koris, Michael Koris, brother, James Garofalo, nephews, James (Rachel) Garofalo, Gregg (Rebekah) Garofalo, Jason (Dana) Garofalo and Joseph Garofalo. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents James & Carmela...

Jun 11, 2022

MARK C. HALE Age 59, of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Mark is survived by his loving family, father, Charles Hale, children, Hannah Hale, Grace Kee, Jack Hale, grandchildren, Gwendalyn Kee, Grayson Kee, siblings, Kathleen (Mark) Bloomgren, Michael (Marianne) Hale, Steven (Darla) Hale, brother in-law, Andrew (Kristine) Borowski and numerous...

Jun 11, 2022

Walter A. Bratcher, age 47, of Mokena formerly of Lombard, passed away, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. He is survived by his loving family; wife Tracy Bratcher (Flake); daughters Dorotha and Isabella; siblings Cheryl (James) Allen, Donna (Mike) Teal, Robert (Judi) Bratcher and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Jun 10, 2022

Jun 8, 2022

TOMMY D. PUGH Age 64, of Cedar Lake IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Tommy is survived by his loving family, significant other, Diane Claxton, children, Tiffany (Michael) Visco, Jacob Pugh, Elizabeth Pugh, grandchildren, Justin Visco, Logan Visco, Dylan Pugh, Madisyn Pugh, siblings, James (Lori) Pugh, Matthew Pugh, Michael Pugh...