Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dorothy Davis Futrell

Dorothy Davis Futrell

Mar 24, 2022

Dorothy Davis Futrell Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Dorothy was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to the late Glenn and Dorothy (nee Lyle) Davis. Loving mother of Price (Pennie) Futrell and Nancy (Dale) Kalman; cherished grandmother of Chelsea (Lance Kay) Futrell, Chase Futrell, Jake, Noah, and...

Elizabeth M. O'Neill

Elizabeth M. O'Neill

Mar 23, 2022

Elizabeth Mary O’Neill (nee Kirchner) Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Betty was born in Chicago, IL to the late Matthew and Elizabeth (Ruff) Kirchner. Beloved wife of the late Edward Rykiel, the late Davey Currier, and the late John “Jack” O’Neill; loving mother of Matt (Bonnie) Rykiel, Suzie (Rich) Thill, Martin (Carol)...

Robert J. Ward Sr.

Robert J. Ward Sr.

Mar 21, 2022

ROBERT J. WARD SR. Age 74, passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2022 at his home in Frankfort. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Judith M. Ward (Quinlan), son, Robert J. (Pamela) Ward Jr., grandson, Matthew Ward, four brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. & Mildred...

Betty A. Voto

Betty A. Voto

Mar 21, 2022

Betty Anna Voto Age 92, of Park Forest, IL, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation of Will County. Betty was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Helen (nee Hosa) Voto. Dear sister of Marie (Clarence) Kauke, Helen (Robert) Childs, Florence (Cletus) Sands, Madeline (Vance) Davis, and Frank Voto Jr. all who...

Scott Kenneth Fus

Scott Kenneth Fus

Mar 20, 2022

Scott Kenneth Fus, age 49, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away March 20, 2022. Scott was born March 17, 1973, in Blue Island, Illinois. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Desert Storm and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude from DeVry University of Technology and a Master of Science...

Jack H. Marston

Jack H. Marston

Mar 18, 2022

Jack H. Marston was born in Marinette, WI to John & Alma Marston in 1933 . After moving from Wisconsin to New Jersey and eventually to Kentucky, Jack attended Atherton High School in Louisville where in addition to playing basketball and baseball, he was the quarterback of the school’s first football team. His athleticism lead him to the University of...

Betty  Jean Dunn

Betty Jean Dunn

Mar 18, 2022

Betty Jean Dunn (nee Hartman), age 100, passed away peacefully at her home in New Lenox on Friday, March 18th, 2022 surrounded by her cherished family and friends. Betty is survived by her three beloved daughters, Judy Niemann-VanderVeen, Faye Craighead, & Gale (Dale) Volkerding; grandchildren, Sarah (Mike) O'Donovan, Emily (Ryan Robleske) Volkerding, Anne Rose (Bryan) Sechrist, & Holly Volkerding; great-grandchildren...

Corinne  Ruth Barz

Corinne Ruth Barz

Mar 18, 2022

Corinne (Corky) Ruth Barz, age 95 of Crest Hill Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 18, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Born in Chicago on October 21, 1926. She was the dear daughter of the late Einar & Ruth Sigwards. Loving wife of the late Robert “Boomp” Barz for 64 years. She was preceded in death...

Jamie Lynn Erffmeyer

Jamie Lynn Erffmeyer

Mar 14, 2022

Jamie Lynn Erffmeyer Age 43, of Joliet, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Jamie was born in Hammond, IN to Louis and Patricia (nee Marker) Erffmeyer. Loving daughter of Louis and Patricia; dear sister of Michael (Melissa) Erffmeyer; cherished aunt of Hayden and Presley Erffmeyer; loved cousin and friend of many. Jamie was a...

Lorie L. Bogdanic

Lorie L. Bogdanic

Mar 12, 2022

Lorie L. Bogdanic (nee Marciniak) Age 50, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Lorie was born in Blue Island, IL to Beverly (nee Liskwa) Marciniak and the late Thomas Marciniak. Beloved wife of Daniel F. Bogdanic; loving mother of Danielle Bogdanic and Kailey Bogdanic; dear sister of Sherie (Patrick) Walsh; loved aunt, cousin, and friend...

Viola  H. Jasiczek

Viola H. Jasiczek

Mar 11, 2022

Viola H. Jasiczek, 98, of Crestwood passed away March 11, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Roman “Jess” Jasiczek (2012). Mother of Linda S. Ryan of Crestwood and Paul (Adrienne) Jasiczek of Orland Park. Grandmother of Lauren (Tommie), Lisa (Kenny) and Richard (Dawn Marie). Great-grandmother of Jeremy, Joey, MacKenzie, Jaylin, Kayley, Darion, Destiny, Jacob and Taylor. Aunt of many nieces...

Ronald D. Davis

Ronald D. Davis

Mar 11, 2022

RONALD D. DAVIS Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox. Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Pat Davis (MacDonald), children, Ronald (Jennifer) Davis Jr, Patricia A. (Scott) Strempel, Billy Jack (Christina) Davis, Vincent (Heather) Davis, Heather Davis, grandchildren, Brianna Davis, Emily Davis, Nathan Davis, Tyler Davis, Jessica...

Lance A. Little

Lance A. Little

Mar 11, 2022

Lance A. Little Age 53 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Lance was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Phyllis (nee Grapenthin) Little. Beloved husband of Jennifer Pasek Little; loving and devoted father of Olivia Little, dear brother of Mark (Karen) Little and Scott...

Wallace Lexow

Wallace Lexow

Mar 10, 2022

Wallace Lexow, age 74, a resident of Dowagiac, MI, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Loving husband of the late Alice Lexow (Belliveau) she passed away, November 18, 2020. Beloved father of Jeanette (Michael) Wierer and Pamela Lexow; dearest brother of Joan Rae (late Constantine) Drugas, late Patricia Ann (late...

Neil V. Nunamaker

Neil V. Nunamaker

Mar 9, 2022

NEIL V. NUNAMAKER Age 75, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples FL. Neil is survived by his loving family, wife of 49 years, Betsy Nunamaker (Bird), daughters, Keely (Jeff Lehmann) Nunamaker, Jessica (Steve Murray) Nunamaker, grandson, Camden Nunamaker, siblings, Lyla Miller, Lois Berry,...

Jeffrey W. Wall

Jeffrey W. Wall

Mar 7, 2022

Jeffrey W. Wall Age 57, of Cary, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2022. Jeff was born in Harvey, IL to the late Howard A. Jr. and Anna Mae (nee Greer) Wall. Beloved husband of the late Diana (nee Archer); loving brother of Julie (Rev. Evan) Goranson and Nancy Wall; caring uncle of Kate and Carly Goranson; dear...

Clarence " Swede" August Carlson

Clarence " Swede" August Carlson

Mar 7, 2022

Clarence "Swede" Carlson, age 90, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Beverly Carlson (Hedge); beloved father of Kenneth (Rose) Carlson, Gregory (Patti) Carlson and Renee (Michael) Smith; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Krystle) Carlson, Allison (Paul Twohey) Carlson, Brandon (Jackylynn) Smith, Carly...

David L. Cooley

David L. Cooley

Mar 6, 2022

DAVID L. COOLEY Age 73 of New Lenox, IL passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.

Diane Marie Conroy

Diane Marie Conroy

Mar 5, 2022

Diane Conroy (nee Kieffer), age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 5, 2022, with her family by her side. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jeremiah Conroy; daughter, Jennifer (Joseph) Porto; grandchildren, Lucas, and Bella; siblings, Dorothy (late William) Drollinger, Cathy (Victor) Kelso; sister-in-law Margie Kieffer; and numerous nieces and nephews She is...