Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael  L.  Ross

Michael L. Ross

Nov 15, 2021

Michael L. Ross, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2021. Michael Ross is survived by his loving daughters Rachel Ross, Leanne Damiani, and Cynthia Bennett; sons, Rodney (Christine) Ross, and Michael (Mari Lynn) Ross; grandchildren, Rodney Ross, Debrah (Michael) Bellanti, Michael (Erica) Ross, Kaylee Ross, Elizabeth Bennett, and Gabriel Ross; his two great-grandchildren, Nora and Emily...

Sally V. Kaminski

Sally V. Kaminski

Nov 14, 2021

SALLY V. KAMINSKI (NORKUS) Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at her home in Mokena. Sally is survived by her loving family, husband, Charles Kaminski, children, Joseph (Carol) Kaminski, Daniel (Jane) Kaminski, James Kaminski, Tina (Jack) Landrey, siblings, Anthony (Ann) Norkus, Thomas (Mary) Engebretsen, grandchildren, Jill Belobraydic, Eric Kaminski, Jake Kaminski, Justin Kaminski, Jesse Kaminski,...

Kenneth W. Almond

Kenneth W. Almond

Nov 14, 2021

KENNETH W. ALMOND Age 82, of Crest Hill, passed away on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Ken is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Almond (Mushro), daughters, Kim Hopkins, Pam (Glenn) Foremento, grandchildren, Karli (Nick) Eggert, Jacob Hopkins, Kenny Formento, Wesley Formento, Brianna (David) Dawson, great grandchildren, Cooper Eggert, Easton Eggert, William Dawson....

Esther M.  Coulter

Esther M. Coulter

Nov 14, 2021

Born in Walnut Grove, AR on August 23, 1926, Esther M. Coulter (née Talley) passed away November 14, 2021. She was 95 years old. In the final months of her life, she said she wanted to be remembered as an ordinary person who had an extraordinary life filled with love and an upbeat personality to take one day at a...

Michael Paul Munoz

Michael Paul Munoz

Nov 12, 2021

Michael Paul Munoz April 11, 1970 - November 12, 2021 VISITATION: Visiting for Michael will be held Friday November 19, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort Illinois 60423. FUNERAL: Friends and family are asked to meet Saturday morning directly at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W 2nd Avenue New Lenox Illinois...

George  William Boyle

George William Boyle

Nov 12, 2021

George William Boyle, aged 88, lately of Mokena and longtime Oak Forest resident, passed away on November 12, 2021, at Clarendale of Mokena. George is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years, Virginia Boyle; children David (Anna) Boyle, Jennifer (Michael) Warner; grandchildren, Eric Boyle, Maxwell Boyle, Samantha Boyle, Madison Boyle, and nieces and nephews. George was preceded by...

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak

Nov 12, 2021

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak 1941 - 2021 Edwin Charles Malkusak passed away peacefully in the late afternoon hours of Friday, November 12, 2021, while surrounded by his beloved children. Born October 19, 1941, in Chicago, IL, Ed was the only child born to Charles and Mary Malkusak. He was preceded in death by his adored wife Isabel “Izzy” and is survived...

Bonnie Mae Ulstad

Bonnie Mae Ulstad

Nov 12, 2021

Bonnie Mae Ulstad., age 63, longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of University Park, passed away at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021. Bonnie is survived by her loving family; husband David Ulstad; Kristin (Phil) Burnier and Karin (Jacob) Mentzer; grandchildren Irene, Rayna and Holden Burnier and Jackson and Raegan Mentzer; brother James Pettigrew; sisters Pam (Dan) Whorwell, Laura...

Dorothy A. Ellis

Dorothy A. Ellis

Nov 11, 2021

DOROTHY A. ELLIS (FEENEY) Dorothy A. Ellis (Feeney), loving wife of the late Charles Ellis, daughter of the late James & Dorothy Feeney (Freund), loving sister of the late Jean (Clarence) Kranich (Feeney). Aunt of the late Daniel (Julie) Woods and niece Laurene Labriola (Woods), great niece Nicole Labriola and Kayla Woods, great nephews, Eddie Woods, Henry Woods, late brothers...

Edward A. Czerwinski

Edward A. Czerwinski

Nov 10, 2021

Edward A. Czerwinski 76 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. Edward was born in Chicago, IL to the late Albert and Irene Czerwinski. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Sherwood) Czerwinski; loving father of Kerry (Matt) Carey, Steven (Kimberly) Czerwinski, and Jon Czerwinski; cherished Dziadzia of Ben and Katie Carey, Sloane Czerwinski, Amelia...

James  W. Jesk, Jr.

James W. Jesk, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

James W. Jesk Jr, 89, of Lemont, IL, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Jesk. Loving father of the late Kathleen Jesk, Kimberly (Andy) Lindemann, and the late Kristi Jesk. Devoted 'Da' to Christopher (Jenny) Bunch, Jeremy (Ashley) Lindemann, Jason (Kassie) Bay, Brianna (Kerry) Koepp, Elizabeth (Curtis) Grigas, James Felgenhauer,...

Leslie "Doc" G. Egbert

Leslie "Doc" G. Egbert

Nov 9, 2021

Leslie “Doc” G. Egbert age 73, a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Carmi, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Loving husband of 50 years Judith Egbert (Spillie); dearest brother-in-law Anthony (Donna) Spillie and sister-in-law Janice (Donald) Andrews, Sr.; beloved uncle of Donald (Minette) Andrews, Jr., David (Jamie Shroba) Andrews, Anthony (Jennifer Hautzinger) Andrews, Amanda (Jorge) Leon and...

Barbara Jane Deal

Barbara Jane Deal

Nov 9, 2021

BARBARA JANE DEAL (WEBER) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Charles Deal, Sheila (Jaime) Vargas, grandchildren, Phillip (Rebekah) Deal, Kyle (Andrea) Deal, Kayleigh Deal, Brandon Vargas, Jason Vargas, Danielle Vargas, great grandchildren, William Ross, Athena Deal and several nieces...

Richard W. "Shorty" Dickson

Richard W. "Shorty" Dickson

Nov 9, 2021

Richard “Shorty” Wayne Dickson 85 of Bristol, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Yorkville. He was born September 21, 1936, the son of Simon W. and Thelma L. (nee Wedemaier) Dickson in St. Joseph Hospital in Aurora, IL. “Shorty” was his nickname all his life, and he had always lived on the over 150-year-old Bristol...

Julie T. Ludwig

Julie T. Ludwig

Nov 8, 2021

Julie T. Ludwig (nee Tempel) 81 of New Lenox passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Julie was born in Joliet to the late Clare and Grace (nee Giblin) Tempel. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Ludwig; loving mother of John (Sandi) Ludwig, Julie (Tim) Hayes, and Paul (Robyn) Ludwig; cherished grandmother of Riley, Hayden, Carson, and Ella Ludwig, Madison...

Allan  E.  Matulis

Allan E. Matulis

Nov 8, 2021

Allan Edward Matulis, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on November 8, 2021. Allan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Sue Matulis; siblings Wayne (Lynda) Matulis and Suzanne (Charles) Doll; brothers and sisters-in-law Robert (Patricia) Moorman, Jr., and Ronald (Beverly) Moorman; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Kenneth E. Christensen

Kenneth E. Christensen

Nov 8, 2021

Ken E. Christensen Age 79, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Loving husband of Janice Christensen (nee Marino); beloved father of Scott (Dee) Christensen, Ken (Cheryl) Christensen, Kerry (John) Lackner, Kurt (Michele) Christensen and Chris (Kim) Christensen; cherished papa of Kenny, Scott, Erik, Ashley, Madison, Riley,...

Francis "Budd" H. Lombaer Iii

Francis "Budd" H. Lombaer Iii

Nov 8, 2021

Francis (Budd) H. Lombaer III, of Frankfort IL, was born on March 25, 1942 in Chicago IL. He died on November 8, 2021 at the age of 79. He leaves behind Jeanne Lombaer (neé Feurt), wife of 52 years(!) and son Francis H. Lombaer IV (Frank) (wife Anne Lombaer) and daughter Jill Kathryn Lombaer (husband soon to be Chris Bell)...

Donald J.  Rich

Donald J. Rich

Nov 8, 2021

Donald J. Rich, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2021. Don is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joanne (nee Walzner) Rich; sons, Michael (Cindy) Rich, David (Jessica) Rich, and Christopher Rich; step-daughter Kymberly (Todd) Tincher; brother Anthony (Late Mary Anne) Rich; sister Joanne (Charles) Pady; ten wonderful grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and...

William H. Ragland Jr.

William H. Ragland Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

WILLIAM H. RAGLAND JR. William Ragland Jr, passed suddenly. Beloved high school sweetheart, best friend, and husband of 32 years to Kristin Ragland. Proud father to William Ragland III, Charles (Katlyn) Ragland, Samuel Ragland and Matthew Ragland. Very proud Papa to Eden Ragland and Madison Ragland. Bill is also survived by his loving mother, Wanda (John Jackson) Ragland, brother, David...