Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Edward Allen Hoffman

Edward Allen Hoffman

Jun 17, 2021

Hoffman, Edward Allen, 52 of Oak Forest, passed away on June 17, 2021 after suffering from heart failure. He is survived by his loving daughter Margaret “Maggie” Hoffman, sister Barbara Hoffman, dear friends Julie and Joseph Banser. He was preceded in death by his sister Suzanne Hoffman, brother, Todd Hoffman and parents Joanne and Edward Hoffman. Ed was born in...

Mary F. Salerno

Mary F. Salerno

Jun 16, 2021

MARY F. SALERNO (DiNOVO) Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Martin Heemstra, son, Michael (Karyn) DiNovo, grandchildren, Vincent DiNovo, Cecilia DiNovo, brother, Joseph (Dawn) DiNovo, step children, Deanna (Thomas) Quenzel, Dean Heemstra, Christopher Heemstra and numerous cousins. Mary was...

Paul Philip Rizzuto

Paul Philip Rizzuto

Jun 16, 2021

Paul Philip .Rizzuto, age 38, a resident of Nashville, TN formerly of Chicago, passed away on June 16, 2021. Loving son of Carla (Tim) O' Sullivan and Andrew Rizzuto, Sr.; dearest brother of Andrew Rizzuto, Jr.; beloved aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort IL 60423...

Stanley Louis Luttrell

Stanley Louis Luttrell

Jun 14, 2021

Stanley Louis Luttrell, 76, of Crete, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away June 14, 2021 after battling Leukemia. Beloved husband of Billie Luttrell (nee Thompson), devoted father of David (Rose) Luttrell of St. John, IN, Jeremy Purdy of Crete, Ryan (Lisa) Purdy of Beecher, cherished grandfather of Olivia Luttrell and Emery Purdy. Stan was also survived by several brothers and sisters,...

Jeramy H. Vandermay

Jeramy H. Vandermay

Jun 14, 2021

Jeramy H. Vandermay 32, of University Park, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021. Jeramy was born in Palos Heights, IL to the late Peter and Sherry (nee Kowalski) Vandermay. Loving husband of Cortney; devoted and cherished father of Caetlyn and Alexa Vandermay, and Christopher and Tyler Kennedy; dear brother of the late Matthew Vandermay, Linda (Mike) Baillie, Peter...

Paul  Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Jun 11, 2021

Paul Kennedy, age 55, passed away on June 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving wife Donna; children Paige and Ryan; siblings Julie, Nancy, and Karoline; and his mother-in-law Judy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Robert Kennedy. Paul will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit. He...

Helen M. Janowski

Helen M. Janowski

Jun 11, 2021

Helen M. Janowski (Majewski) Age 97, of Frankfort, formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Helen is survived by her loving family, husband, Louis Janowski, daughter Darlene (Randolph Sala) Rayola; daughter- in- law Georgine Janowski; sister Alvina Urbanowski; grandchildren Sam Janowski, Nicholas (Jennifer) Rayola and Vincent (Sarah) Rayola; great granchildren...

Thomas John  Abbott

Thomas John Abbott

Jun 8, 2021

Thomas John Abbott, age 72, a resident of Frankfort formerly longtime of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Loving husband of the late Susan Abbott (Daly); beloved father of Jennifer (Kenneth Bell) Abbott, Anne (William Kolinski) Abbott and Thomas Abbott; dearest brother of Elizabeth (Mike) Starr; cherished grandfather of Olivia Bell, Teagan Bell, Adeline Bell, Benjamin Kolinski and...

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

John C. Groeneveld Jr. 77, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home. John was born in Harvey, IL to the late Elizabeth (nee Hipp) Groeneveld Cowen and the late John C. Groeneveld Sr. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Fell); loving father of Kim (Brian) Smith and Janis (John) Bautz; cherished grandfather of Kourtney...

Ronald A. Riedel

Ronald A. Riedel

Jun 7, 2021

RONALD A. RIEDEL Age 59, of Lockport, passed away on Monday, June 7th, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Riedel (Davis), children, Daniel Patrick Riedel, Angeline Lenore Riedel, mother, Judith Riedel (Jendras) siblings, George (Laura) Riedel, Judy Riedel, sisters in law, Darlene Riedel, Debbie Riedel and many nieces and...

Margaret E. Delaughter

Margaret E. Delaughter

Jun 6, 2021

Margaret E. DeLaughter (nee Marshall), age 88, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Margaret is survived by her loving children Margaret Norman and Mary (Steven) Thompson; Grandchildren, Cheryl Lynn (Josh) Norman Miller, Christine (Jimmie) Murray and Michelle (Jim) Wolfe; and her dear great grandchildren, William, Veronica, Brooke, Abigail, and Carson. She is preceded in death...

Alma Jean Cagwin

Alma Jean Cagwin

Jun 4, 2021

Alma Jean Cagwin (nee Berglund) 89, of Ashkum, IL formerly of Homer Twp. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Alden Courts of Shorewood, IL. She was born in Joliet, on October 13, 1931, to Charles Henry “Hank” and Alma (nee Thor) Berglund. Loving aunt of Dwight (late Debra) Berglund, Susan (Andres) Silva, Greg (Sue) Berglund, Laurel (Mike)...

Donald R. Heisner

Donald R. Heisner

Jun 4, 2021

DONALD RAY HEISNER Donald Ray Heisner, the “Buck Master”, 48 of L’Erable, IL passed away suddenly Friday, June 4, 2021. Father of Ryan, Michael, Allison, Nathan and Lacey. Cherished son of Maria Heisner of Frankfort, IL, and the late Clarence Heisner. Dearest brother of Ronald, Lisa (Bob), Robert (Kristin), James (Amy), Brian (Michele), Mary (Steve) and Patricia (Bob). Loving uncle...

Lottie A. Kloska

Lottie A. Kloska

Jun 4, 2021

Lottie Kloska (Krawczyk) Age 92, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Kloska; loving mother of Karol Mitcheff-Neybert and Kenneth (Shelley) Kloska; cherished grandmother of Joshua (Carrie), Kory (Corrine), Gabriel, Charlotte, Nathan, and Noah; great-grandmother of Jackie and Alex; sister of the late Casey Krawcyk,...

William  J. Convey

William J. Convey

Jun 3, 2021

WILLIAM J. CONVEY Age 86, a resident of The Cottages of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2021 at the Mother Theresa Home in Lemont. William is survived by his loving family, children, Ranelle (Paul) Berkshire, Lauren (Jack) Recinto, former wife, Jeanette Convey (Taksas), grandchildren, John Paul Berkshire, Ava Berkshire, Evan Recinto and Vera Recinto. William was preceded...

Bernadette J. Mckeown

Bernadette J. Mckeown

Jun 3, 2021

Bernadette J. McKeown (Hayes), age 85, a longtime resident of Palos Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her four daughters on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur L. McKeown, Jr.; Loving mother of Kitty White, Molly (Mike) Leone, Marijo (Bob) Dubin, Cara (Joe) Welsh; cherished grandmother of Maddie, Mikey, Samantha, Zoe,...

Bessie Cap

Bessie Cap

Jun 3, 2021

Bessie Bell Cap of Crystal Springs, MS, age 66, passed away unexpectedly while visiting her children in Illinois, on June 3,2021. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Kari) Schimel and Christine (Ryan) MacMillan and 10 Grandchildren; Cheyanne, Madeline, Rebecca, Gabriella, Madison, Alexander, Danielle, Mason, Madelyn and Antoinette. Bessie worked at Copiah Academy for the last 16 years and was...

Patricia F. Lerner

Patricia F. Lerner

Jun 2, 2021

PATRICIA F. LERNER (BURLINSKI) Age 60 of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at her home in Mokena. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward E. Lerner, children, Edward M. Lerner, Robert Lerner, Sheri Lerner, Thomas (Cassandra) Lerner, four grandchildren, siblings, Kathy (Tom) Fik, Nancy (Larry) Keller, Debi (Tom) Hedge, Robin (Roger) Martin, Dan (Robin) Burlinski...

Suzanne M. Rembis

Suzanne M. Rembis

May 29, 2021

Suzanne M. Rembis (Rettke) age 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Alex Rembis; beloved mother of Scott (Rhonda) Rembis, Sherri (Edward) Sidler and Michael Rembis; dearest sister of Gary (late Carol) Rettke; cherished grandmother of Devon Rembis, Alex Sidler, Elizabeth Sidler, Grace Sidler, Ana Sidler...

Robert  Edward Lombardi

Robert Edward Lombardi

May 28, 2021

At 10:15 PM on May 28th a great many communities lost a mentor, a teacher, a coach and a friend as Robert Edward Lombardi passed away at the age of 82 in the presence of his family in his home in New Lenox. Born in the South Side of Chicago on June 3rd, 1938 to Edward and Gertrude Lombardi, Coach...