Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Anna Marie Freeston

Anna Marie Freeston

Feb 15, 2022

Anna Marie Freeston, age 70 a resident of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Loving mother of Amanda Freeston; beloved sister of Denise (Daniel) Reberski, the late James (Joyce) Koziel and Georgianna Koziel; dearest aunt and godmother of Jason Reberski, aunt of Rosemary (Luke) Sexton; great aunt Autumn Sexton and loving friend of many....

Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen

Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen

Feb 15, 2022

Norman “Happy “Bettenhausen, age 97, of Danforth formerly of Manteno, Frankfort and Tinley Park, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL. He was born October 28, 1924, in Breman Township to the late John and late Cora (Bormet) Bettenhausen. He married his late wife Dorothy (Devalk) on June 17, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Debra Sue Page

Debra Sue Page

Feb 15, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Sue Page, 63, of Steger, IL passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2022. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 40 years, Geoffrey Page, sons: Jonathan (LeeAnn) Page of Waterford CT, Patrick (Jodie) of Virginia Beach, VA, Matthew Page of Waterford, CT. Grandchildren Lillian, Asher, Scarlett, Carter, and Clayton. Mother, Frances McKie. Siblings Sandi (Mike) Miyaki, Nancy...

Irene B. Doncheff

Irene B. Doncheff

Feb 14, 2022

Irene B. Doncheff (nee Anderson) Age 91 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at home with family by her side. Irene was born in Chicago to the late Edwin and Amelia (nee Peterson) Anderson. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Doncheff, M.D. Loving mother of John (Deb) O’Brien, Todd (Jan) O’Brien, Kellie O’Brien, Dan O’Brien, and Chris...

Carmelo Juan Ramirez

Carmelo Juan Ramirez

Feb 14, 2022

Carmelo Juan Ramirez, age 77, passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, February 14, 2022. Carmelo is survived by his cherished daughters, Beatrice (Joseph) Ramirez-Aceto, Alice (Thomas) Sweeney, and Carol (Patrick) Richard; grandchildren, Logan Lee Santana, Madison Breez Richard, and Maci Payton Richard; stepfather Carlos Enrique Vallarin; sister Monserrate Torres-Martinnez; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jill B. Drotts

Jill B. Drotts

Feb 14, 2022

Jill B. Drotts (nee Levins) 65 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jill was born in Albany, NY to the late Milton and Madelyn (nee Kronick) Levins. Beloved wife of Steven Drotts; loving mother of Brian (Charise) Schwertfeger, Matthew (Sarah) Schwertfeger, and Brianna Drotts; cherished grandmother of Micah, Preston, Everleigh,...

Dane Robert Hartmann

Dane Robert Hartmann

Feb 13, 2022

Dane Robert Hartmann, age 64, a resident of Monee the Green Garden area, formerly of Homewood and South Chicago Heights passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Loving husband of Denise Hartmann (Pagoria); beloved father of Derek (Linzie) Hartmann and Drew Hartmann; cherished grandfather of Mia Hartmann, Demi Hartmann and Jesper Hartmann;...

Christie E. Lewis

Christie E. Lewis

Feb 12, 2022

Christie E. Lewis, 68, of Lansing, Illinois went to her Heavenly Home on February 12, 2022. She was born August 23, 1953 to James E. Lewis and Idell (James Golden) Thompson in East Chicago, Indiana. After Graduating from Washington High School in East Chicago, she continued her education and received her BA in Nursing. She was a member of Job...

Mary Jean Mclaughlin

Mary Jean Mclaughlin

Feb 12, 2022

Mary Jean McLaughlin, 88, of Tinley Park, passed away Feb. 12, 2022. She is the beloved wife of 67 years to James F. McLaughlin, mother of Shirley (Michael) Lamping of New Lenox, James F. (Trisha) McLaughlin, Jr. of New Lenox and Brian McLaughlin of Tinley Park. “Yaya” to Maddie, Riley, Grace, Ben McLaughlin and Brendan, Aiden, Sean and Tristen Lamping....

Eva Anna Longdon

Eva Anna Longdon

Feb 10, 2022

Eva Anna Longdon, age 92, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Mokena and Chicago, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 10, 2022, with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Douglas Longdon; beloved mother of Jean (Daniel) Wierzbinski, late Jim Longdon and Jack Longdon; cherished grandmother of Kindall Wierzbinski, Koren (Andy)...

Joseph R. Salcik Jr.

Joseph R. Salcik Jr.

Feb 10, 2022

JOSEPH R. SALCIK, JR. Age 58, of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Yvette Salcik (Andrzejewski), children, Alexandra Salcik, Krystina Salcik, Nadia Salcik, JP Salcik, parents, Joseph & Theresa Salcik Sr. (Mileusinch), siblings, Jeff Salcik, Gail Vitucci, Wendy Andres, Terri Doty, Jennifer...

Jason T. Kentner

Jason T. Kentner

Feb 9, 2022

JASON T. KENTNER Age 41, of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family by his side. Jason is survived by his loving family, the love of his life, Christina Kentner (Mangognia), children, Brandon Kentner, Elijah Kentner, parents, Thomas & Deborah Kentner (Nethaway), siblings, Jennifer Kentner, Thomas (Jodi) Kentner,...

John "Jack" Michael Lucas, Jr.

John "Jack" Michael Lucas, Jr.

Feb 9, 2022

John "Jack' Lucas, Jr. age 79, a resident of Miller Beach formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at VA Jesse Brown Hospital. beloved husband of the late Junellen Lucas (Kelly); Loving father of the late John M. Lucas III., Cheryl (Robert) McKee, Sean (Tana) Lucas and Brian Lucas; dearest brother of the late Margaret (Phil)...

Melba Faye Miller

Melba Faye Miller

Feb 8, 2022

Melba Faye Miller (Bradford), age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Manhattan and Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Cottages of New Lenox. Loving wife of the late Richard A. Miller; beloved mother of Julie Miller, Pam (Ken) Garland and Richard J. Miller; dearest sister of late Hazel (late Tom) Floyd, late Elzie (late...

Rita C. Morek

Rita C. Morek

Feb 7, 2022

Rita C. Morek, age 85, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Home in Frankfort Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1936, in Chicago, she was a graduate of St. Casimir High School. Rita worked at Dun & Bradstreet and retired at the age of 50. After retirement Rita worked for the Plainfield Grade School District and was...

Thomas Anthony Samulski

Thomas Anthony Samulski

Feb 7, 2022

Thomas A. Samulski, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Salem Village in Joliet. Tom is survived by his loving children, Thomas J. (Rhonda) Samulski and Kathleen (David) Szymanek; cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan Samulski; Zachary, Alecia, and Luke Szymanek; and his beloved dog Muffin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Samulski (nee Rodgers)...

Patricia Susan Brown

Patricia Susan Brown

Feb 6, 2022

Patricia Susan Brown (nee McNamara), age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Alan Brown; her beloved children, Maggie and Brian Brown; her siblings Ann L. (Bob) Dilling and Mike J. (Debbie) McNamara; and numerous cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death...

Vincent Ranieri

Vincent Ranieri

Feb 6, 2022

Vincent Ranieri, age 93, a resident of Mokena formerly of Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Olga (Varallo) Ranieri; beloved father of Art Ranieri, Sheryl (Joe) Feminis and Camille (Greg) Shiple; dearest brother of Nora (late Robert) Mirkov;...

Michael John Mullins

Michael John Mullins

Feb 6, 2022

Michael John Mullins, age 49 a resident of Chicago, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Dearest son of the late John and late Rosemary (Lekich) Mullins; beloved brother of Pamela (David) Panozzo and Rosemary Mullins; loving uncle of Nicholas John Mullins and Vince (Lori) Panozzo; cherished great uncle of Sophie Panozzo. He is also survived by...

George J.  Lange, Jr.

George J. Lange, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

George J. Lange Jr., age 78, Vietnam Army Veteran, Retired Chicago Police Officer Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda nee Zur Loving father of Late Joseph Lange, David (Emma) Lange, Mary Lange, Gregory Lange, Amy Lange, and Kevin Lange. Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Alison, and James Lange and Joseph Skorniak Fond son of the Late George J. Lange and...