Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia  Ann Grannum

Patricia Ann Grannum

Jan 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Grannum, passed away peacefully on her 82nd birthday at home, surrounded by family. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert Grannum; son, Robert (Jane) Grannum Jr; grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; greatgrandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; her son-in-law Daniel Drewry; nieces, Tammi...

Ottavio  Farnese

Ottavio Farnese

Jan 21, 2022

Ottavio Farnese, age 89, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago Heights and Italy, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Grace Farnese; beloved father of Margie (Larry) Schletz and John (Sheryl) Farnese; dearest brother of Tom Farnese, Frank Farnese, Margherita Vitanza, Benina DiGiorgio and Rosaria Anello; cherished grandfather of Christian...

Rudolph M. Pach Jr.

Rudolph M. Pach Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Rudolph “Rudy” M. Pach Jr. 83 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Rudy was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rudolph Sr. and Evelyn (nee Long) Pach. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Richardson) Pach; loving father of Michael (Bernadette) Pach and Michele Pach; cherished grandfather...

Joseph "Pops" Mieszczak

Joseph "Pops" Mieszczak

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph “Pops” Mieszczak, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Connie (nee Mullen); children, Chris (Christine) Mieszczak and Melissa (John) Donegan; and his cherished grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Noah, John, Jake and Skylar. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Angeline (nee Ranadazzo) Mieszczak. Pops...

Barbara K. Malcheff

Barbara K. Malcheff

Jan 18, 2022

Barbara K. Malcheff (Kuhl) 89 of Frankfort formerly of Homewood, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home. Barbara was born in Chicago to the late Ken and Marion (Johnson) Kuhl. Beloved wife of the late George “Bud” Malcheff; loving mother of Sue (Jerry) Wessel and Julie Malcheff; cherished grandmother of Kaylee Wessel and Ali Wessel; dear sister of...

Theodore  Robert Spreadbury

Theodore Robert Spreadbury

Jan 18, 2022

Theodore (Ted) R. Spreadbury, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed from this earth on January 18, 2022, at the age of 71 after a brief illness. Ted was born on February 25, 1950, to Walter and Mary Spreadbury in Chicago, Illinois. Ted graduated from JFK High School in 1969. He received many technical certificates over the years. He was a professional spitball...

Anna Martello

Anna Martello

Jan 17, 2022

ANNA MARTELLO (SWIERZBINSKA) Age 51, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, January 17th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Anna is survived by her loving family, husband, Dr. Charles Martello, children, Krystyna (Mateusz) Ziedalska, Elizabeth Martello, Caroline Martello, parents, Kazimierz & Janina Swierzbinski (Wlodkowska), siblings, Ewa Donuta (Jan) Bajkowska, Krystyna (Slawomir) Zalesko, Malgorzata Swierzbinska, Adam Swierzbinski,...

Michael L Watson

Michael L Watson

Jan 17, 2022

Michael Le’Roi Watson was born on February 7th 1952 to Gloria Jean Robinson in Great Lakes, IL. He was the middle child of three, oldest son, Kenneth and youngest son, Charles. Growing up with a single parent in the projects of Chicago, Michael was proud of the many challenges he overcame. He found joy visiting his grandparents, Zettie & Marcellus...

Randy J. Glidewell

Randy J. Glidewell

Jan 16, 2022

Randy J. Glidewell 56 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois. Randy was born in Joliet to the late loving parents, Ray and JoAnn (nee Farmer) Glidewell. Randy is survived by his longtime companion, Janet Cernyar; his children Brandon Glidewell and Kaitlyn Glidewell; his siblings, Timothy (late Mae) Glidewell,...

Judith Marie Moberg

Judith Marie Moberg

Jan 16, 2022

JUDITH MARIE MOBERG (HALLSTROM) Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at her home in Frankfort. Judith is survived by her loving family, children, Mitchell Moberg, Laura Lindsey, grandchildren, Matthew Taheny, Andrew Taheny, Hayden Tank, siblings, Ruth Maychzak and Sonya Polaski. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Olaf & Ann Hallstrom (Green), husband, Norman...

James D. Fischer

James D. Fischer

Jan 15, 2022

James D. Fischer

Age 81, of Frankfort, IL passed away Friday, January 15, 2022, in Jensen Beach (Hutchinson Island), FL. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Joanne Fischer. Beloved husband of Lauri (nee Weathers) Fischer; loving father of Doug (Laura Korba) Fischer, Dee Dee (Rick) Krueger, Dawne (Dave Tkaczyk) Fischer, and Danielle (Lance) Foster, cherished grandfather of...

Virginia A. Mcdonald

Virginia A. Mcdonald

Jan 15, 2022

Virginia Ann McDonald (nee Spraul) 89 of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Virginia was born in Lemont, IL to the late William and Elizabeth (nee Waxweiler) Spraul. Beloved wife of Francis P. “Mac” McDonald; loving mother of Mark (Dianne) McDonald and Bill (Patti) McDonald; cherished grandmother...

Doris A. Kennedy

Doris A. Kennedy

Jan 15, 2022

DORIS A. KENNEDY (DeVOS) Age 90, a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away on Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Doris is survived by her loving family, children, Susan Kennedy, Patricia Kennedy, Michael (Sharon Huisman) Kennedy, Randy Kennedy, grandchildren, Drew (late Kimberly) Huisman, Amanda (Dan) DeSimon, great grandchildren, Kenzie Huisman, Shawn Huisman, Ruby DeSimon,...

Clarence F. Kochel

Clarence F. Kochel

Jan 14, 2022

Clarence Franklin Kochel 83, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022. A lifelong resident of Joliet, Clarence was born to his loving parents, the late Everett and Katherine (nee Ernst) Kochel. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Mary Ann (nee Steinquist) Kochel; loving father of Jeffrey (Terri)...

James A. Kveton

James A. Kveton

Jan 14, 2022

JAMES A. KVETON Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, January 14th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Deneen Kveton (Simons), children, Frank (Chris) Kveton, Suzanne (Donald) Borowski, Sandra Kveton, Kevin (Shelley) Kveton, Deneen (David) Taylor, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his...

Charlotte "Mimi"  Clark

Charlotte "Mimi" Clark

Jan 13, 2022

Charlotte "Mimi" Clark (Prevratil) Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 . Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Charles "Chuck" O. Clark; loving mother of Charles A. Clark and Cynthia (Jeffery “Jeffy”) Zurawski; cherished grandmother of Lauren (Richard) Moser, Allison Zurawski, Alaina Clark, Zoe Zurawski, Jeffery...

Jacqueline E. Shuton

Jacqueline E. Shuton

Jan 12, 2022

Jacqueline Ellen Shuton (Carlson) Jacqueline Ellen Shuton (Carlson) passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her home in Frankfort, IL, after a brave battle with leukemia. She was born in Chicago on January 7, 1933, the child of Edward and Helen (Banas) Carlson. She met her husband and best friend of 67 years, Donald Shuton, at Thornton Fractional...

Raul J. Cisneros

Raul J. Cisneros

Jan 12, 2022

Raul J. Cisneros 72, of New Lenox, formerly of Garden Homes, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL, with family by his side. Raul was born in Chicago to the late Raul and Alice (nee Alfaro) Cisneros. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Heer); loving father of Tawnie (Bill Lindich) Cisneros, and...

Earnest Roberson

Earnest Roberson

Jan 9, 2022

EARNEST ROBERSON Age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at his home in Joliet. Earnest is survived by his loving family, life partner, Carlene Shelton, children, Laura Finn, Sarah Soul, Vincent Shelton, brother, William, grandchildren, Cory, Heaven, Autumn, Vincent, Josh Nathan, Rachel and numerous nieces and nephews. Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, William & Elsie...

Shirley A. Garrigan

Shirley A. Garrigan

Jan 9, 2022

Shirley A. Garrigan, (nee Ballantyne), age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, James Garrigan; children Leslie(Joe) Rae, Audrey(Steve) Baker, Kelly Garrigan, and Amanda Garrigan; grandchildren, Jonathan(Chrysta) Foiles, Melanie Foiles, Noah Baker, Meaghan Baker, Bailey Leavy, Sydney Scholz, and Woody Scholz; her four great...