Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Theresa  Elenore  Hellriegel

Theresa Elenore Hellriegel

Jul 10, 2021

Theresa Elenore Hellriegel, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2021. Theresa is survived by her loving children, Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ronald) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe and her daughter-in-law Lisa Hellriegel; her grandchildren, Jacob (Chloe) Hellriegel, Sadie Hellriegel, Dane (Jessica) Hellriegel, Joshua (Amanda) Hellriegel, Jordan (Dana) Hellriegel, Sage (Ryan) Rogers, Nicole (Davrin) Van Wyk, Zachary (Dami) Hellriegel,...

Mary  Catherine Pultz

Mary Catherine Pultz

Jul 10, 2021

MARY (KITTY) CATHERINE (BUCHANAN) PULTZ Age 101, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home. Late of New Lenox, Illinois. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Pultz, her son, H. Lee Pultz, and her grandson, Daniel D. Demski. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Donald) Demski, Kathie E. Pultz. and one son, John Todd...

Louis S. Janowski

Louis S. Janowski

Jul 9, 2021

Louis S.. Janowski Age 98, of Frankfort, formerly of Evergreen Park and Radom, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Louis is survived by his loving family, daughter Darlene (Randolph Sala) Rayola; daughter- in- law Georgine Janowski; sisters Irene Luchinski and Loretta Pedtke; grandchildren Sam Janowski, Nicholas (Jennifer) Rayola and Vincent (Sarah) Rayola; great granchildren Ryan, Julia, Olivia, Jillian, Remington and...

Nancy  Ann Crot

Nancy Ann Crot

Jul 7, 2021

Nancy A. Crot, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at Saint James Manor in Crete. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kerry (Ray) Parascando, Kelly Takaki, and Kathryn (Daniel) Schatzman; grandchildren, Stephen, Corinne, David, Callie Rae, Eric, Andrew, Luke, Michael, William, and Paige; eleven great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Dorothy Storkman and Joyce (Terry) Strombeck. She is...

John D. Lange

John D. Lange

Jul 7, 2021

JOHN D. LANGE Age 66, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at his home in Mokena. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Ellen Lange (Bazzoni), daughter, Christine Dragoo, siblings, Nancy (Jim) White, Jim (Cathy) Lange, nieces and nephews, Jaime (Chris) Earing, Megan (Rob) Deloy, Katie Lange, Tim (Jennifer) Lange, Mike (Amy) Lange, Jonathan White, great...

Ryan Mitchell  Andrichik

Ryan Mitchell Andrichik

Jul 5, 2021

Services for Ryan will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. The visitation will be held from 10am until time of the funeral service at 3:30pm.

George Duncan

George Duncan

Jul 4, 2021

George Duncan Jr. Where are you from? That was George’s signature line to ask anyone and everyone he met. Working at two golf courses in the Arizona valley for 30+ years allowed him to meet people from all walks of life. George passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2021 at Manteno Veteran’s Home in Manteno, IL at...

James C. Piwowar

James C. Piwowar

Jul 2, 2021

JAMES C. PIWOWAR Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 2nd, 2021in Oregon. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Sarah Piwowar (Haley), daughter, Katelyn Piwowar, mother, Liliane Piwowar (Verger), siblings, Brian Piwowar, Eric Piwowar and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his father, Ignatius Piwowar. James was employed as a CPA Principal...

Darleen M. Deckelmann

Darleen M. Deckelmann

Jul 1, 2021

Darleen Marie Deckelmann 80, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021. Darleen was born in Chicago to the late Mathias J. and Valada A. (nee Temme) Hoffmeister. Loving mother of the late Daniel Deckelmann, Deborah (Timothy) Howard, Nancy (Ronald) Duda, and Heidi (Richard) Strauss; cherished grandmother of Abigail, Samuel, Hannah, and Adam Howard, Christopher,...

Frank Wolverton Denman

Frank Wolverton Denman

Jun 28, 2021

Frank Wolverton Denman, 80, of Matteson, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of sixty years, Beverly J. Denman nee Scharnhorst. Devoted father to daughters: Kimberly (Mark) Stecher of West Peoria and Lisa (Mike) Higgins of Downers Grove. Grandfather to Tim Stecher, Kelly (Craig) Collinson, Matt, Kyle, Audrey Higgins. Brother...

Kimberly Marie Skowronski

Kimberly Marie Skowronski

Jun 28, 2021

Kimberly Marie Skowronski 61, of Shorewood passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Kim was born in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Loreen (nee Larson) Skowronski. Loving mother of Steve (Autumn) Bogdan; cherished grandmother of Caden and Logan Bogdan; dear sister of Pamela (late Frank) Olbrot and June Skowronski in infancy; loved aunt of Frank (Jamie) Olbrot, Brian...

Margaret Francis Buttice

Margaret Francis Buttice

Jun 26, 2021

MARGARET FRANCIS BUTTICE (JUREK) Margaret Francis Jurek Buttice, 94, of Richton Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021. She was born on December 26, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the eldest of eight children. She moved to Chicago’s West Pullman/Roseland area in 1942. There Marge met the love of her life Vincent Buttice, and they were married in 1946....

James  Edwards  Harbin

James Edwards Harbin

Jun 25, 2021

James Edward Harbin Sr, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. James is survived by his children, Karen R. (Annemarie Martin) Harbin, Amy (Gary) Harbin-Holman, Sandy (Michael) Lucas- Krull, Jane Woods, and Kim (Orlando) Parra; grandchildren, Jesse Holman, Mason Holman, Cody Harbin, Megan Harbin, Jonathan Lucas, Steven Lucas, and numerous others; daughter-in-law Valarie Harbin;...

Nicholas J. Kavouris

Nicholas J. Kavouris

Jun 24, 2021

NICHOLAS J. KAVOURIS Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Nicholas is survived by his loving family, wife, Joan Kavouris (Bovis), children, John Kavouris, Nicole (Michael Galderio) Kavouris, grandchildren, Nicholas Kavouris, Alayna Kavouris, Mia Kavouris, siblings, Anthony (Katherine) Kavouris, John (Tina) Kasidonis, Gloria (Ray) Wohl, Vickie Kasidonis, Steven Kasidonis and several nieces...

Raymond M. Loar

Raymond M. Loar

Jun 22, 2021

Raymond Milton Loar, passed away June 22, 2021 at The Cottages of New Lenox Assisted Living Home after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. He was born in Alsip, IL on September 7, 1939. He is preceded in death by parents Oliver and Charlotte (nee Crafts) Loar; brother Oliver Loar; sisters, Phyllis Albrecht, Marjorie Tring, Dorothy Manning, and...

Michelle Fay Fischer

Michelle Fay Fischer

Jun 21, 2021

Michelle Fay Fischer, age 60, of Frankfort Adored mother of Nicholas, Christina, Mallory and Madelynn. Proud Gi Gi of Tristan and Whitney. Beloved daughter of Ruth (nee Burandt) Fiance of Paul Guthrie. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Franfort, IL 60423. #815-806-2225 Interment Private.

Joel Goler

Joel Goler

Jun 20, 2021

Joel Goler, age 74, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flossmoor, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Loving husband of Patricia Goler (Fleming) and the late Kathy Goler; beloved father of Darcilyn Goler Fraccaro, Heather Goler Gowdy, Alisa Goler and Brendan (Allison) Goler; dearest brother of Kay (Ellis) Goler Levin and Marilyn (Warren Posternack); cherished grandfather of Hannah and...

Cynthia A.  Miller

Cynthia A. Miller

Jun 19, 2021

Cynthia A. Miller (Virostek), age 85, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Victorian Village in Homer Glen. Loving wife of Earl A. Miller; beloved mother of Earl M. (Cheri) Miller, Nadine Gingerich, Andrea Swanson, and Claudia Vilillo; dearest sister of the late Theodore (Mary Ann) Virostek, the late Bernice Scorba and the late...

Martin C. Heemstra

Martin C. Heemstra

Jun 19, 2021

MARTIN C. HEEMSTRA Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Marty is survived by his loving family, children, Dean Heemstra, Deanna (Tom) Quenzel, Christopher (Lisa) Heemstra, LauraAnn (Kris Johnson) Krolak-Johnson, stepson, Michael (Karyn) DiNovo, brother, Bernie (Carol) Heemstra, grandchildren, Isabella Heemstra, Caleb Hack, Vincent DiNovo, Cecilia DiNovo, Courtney (David)...

Anthony  M Citro

Anthony M Citro

Jun 19, 2021

Anthony M. Citro, 56, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Anthony was an artist and music lover. Tony loved and played rugby and treasured time spent with family during annual trips to Disney World. He was a prankster, and he was not afraid of anything. Tony very much enjoyed making people laugh. Family was the most important thing...