Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Carol Elaine Bergeron

Carol Elaine Bergeron

Jun 22, 2024

Carol Murray Bergeron, age 79, began her peaceful journey to her heavenly life on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was loved and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Carol was born in Santa Ana, California to the late Fenton and Bonnie Murray. Carol was reunited with the love of her life, her devoted husband of 52 years, the...

William M. Hogan

William M. Hogan

Jun 22, 2024

Bill (Hoages) Hogan, 64, Lombard, Il passed away suddenly on June 22, 2024. Bill was born May 15,1960 to Leo and Irene (Busch) Hogan and grew up in a loving, yet chaotic household in Riverdale Il. After graduating from Thornton High School in 1978, he went on to work in the Printing Industry until he retired. 

Bill met the love of...

Virginia Marie Saunoras

Virginia Marie Saunoras

Jun 21, 2024

Services for Virginia will begin on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 with a visitation being held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Franics Road in New Lenox from 4pm-8pm. Services will continue the following day, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with chapel prayers at the funeral home at 9:30am and a Mass of Christian Burial being held at St. Jude Catholic Church,...

Rita Kay Filip

Rita Kay Filip

Jun 19, 2024

Rita Kay Filip was born on July 27, 1970, in LaSalle, Illinois, to her loving parents Allen and Jean Scherer. She was a beacon of light with her beautiful smile that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Rita passed away on June 19, 2024 with her family by her side at Silver Cross Hospital after a hard battle...

Austin John Waldron

Austin John Waldron

Jun 18, 2024

 Age 31, of New Lenox passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. AJ was born July 1, 1992 in Homewood to Michael Austin Waldron and Darlene (Dancey) Waldron. Proceeded in death by his brother Michael Lee Waldron. Survived by his loving family; Parents Michael and Darlene; sisters Brenna (Tim) Ryan and Kate (Ryan Eichweldel) Waldron; loving uncle to his nephews Timothy...

Arlene Quinn

Arlene Quinn

Jun 17, 2024

Arlene Quinn, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 17, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved children, Mary (Steve) Morris, James Quinn, Donna (Mark) Ricketson, Daniel (Trish) Quinn, and Joseph (Diana) Quinn; her grandchildren, Anna Morris, Alex Morris, Matthew Quinn, Jason Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Diane Ricketson, Jaclyn Ricketson, Katelyn Quinn, Allison Quinn, Danny Quinn, Chad Jeralds, Joseph...

William Hoffmeister

William Hoffmeister

Jun 15, 2024

The world became a lot lonelier with the passing of William (Bill) Hoffmeister. Born at home in Chicago, IL on May 30, 1936 to William and Anna (Rogers) and passed away on June 15, 2024. We lost a devoted Father, Papa, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Godfather, Friend, and Confidant. 

Dad was initially employed at Rock Island Railroad and then left to enlist...

Thomas T. Sadecki

Thomas T. Sadecki

Jun 15, 2024

Thomas T. Sadecki 76, of Peotone was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Theodore and Sylvia Sadecki and passed away June 15, 2024. 

Tom is the beloved husband of Jeanette (Gezendorf) Sadecki; loving father of Kenneth R. (Abbey) Sadecki and Laura (Adam) Marganski; proud grandfather of Harley Sadecki, Trevor Sadecki, Brynlee Marganski, Baileigh Marganski, and Oakley Marganski; dear brother of...

Frederick J. Rohder

Frederick J. Rohder

Jun 15, 2024

Frederick Joseph Rohder

Age 80, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Joliet to the late Marita (nee Scheffler) Rohder. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Marolt) Rohder; loving father of Patrick (fiancée Katy Cross) Rohder, Karen Rohder, Laurie (Rob) Bauer, Colleen (Marc) Senffner, Peggy (Mike) Roesel, Jennifer...

Lori E. Hoover

Lori E. Hoover

Jun 14, 2024

LORI E. HOOVER (KAHLE)

Age 67, of Mokena passed away Friday, June 14th, 2024 at her home in Mokena. 

Lori is survived by her loving family, husband, Kurt Hoover Sr., second mother, Violet (late Richard) Wagner, children, Ryan (Lindsey) Bell, Kyle (Lizz) Hoover, Kurt (Diane) Hoover Jr., Kym Wyse, grandchildren, Quentin Tracy, McKinnon Tracy, Nayte Wyse, siblings, Donna (Michael) Cain, Linda (Ed)...

Felipe J. Estrada

Felipe J. Estrada

Jun 12, 2024

Felipe de Jesús Estrada, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox, Illinois on June 12th, 2024. Known as Phil or Phillip by most, to those closest to him he was Dad, Padre, Flippy, Papi and myriad other nicknames. 

Phil’s legacy lives on with his daughter Jennifer (Gabriel) Griffith, his son Brandon (Rachel) Estrada, and the grandkids he loved...

Jacquelynn G. Mellen

Jacquelynn G. Mellen

Jun 12, 2024

Jacquelynn G. Mellen passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at Clarendale of Mokena, where she received needed end of life care. Jackie was born July 4, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa. Daughter of John (Jack) Alger and Virginia E. Alger, and sister to Debbie L. Bossch.

Loving survivors include her children Douglas C. Mellen (his fiancé, Karisa Tinsley), Jeffrey J. Mellen...

Barbara J. Brousil

Barbara J. Brousil

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara J. Brousil, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home in New Lenox.  

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Joseph Brousil; children, Mike (Joan) Brousil, Joe (Ann) Brousil, Darin Brousil, Deanna Rose, Dawn Holz, and Denise Miller; and her sister Darlene Cottrell; and her nieces, Lisa Cottrell and Michelle Bilbrey.

She is preceded in death by...

Robert Zmuda

Robert Zmuda

Jun 9, 2024

Robert "Bob" Zmuda 85, of Tinley Park was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Harriet (nee Graff) Zmuda and passed away June 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Angelyn (nee Napoli) Zmuda; loving father of Kristine Fassler; proud grandfather of Mark and Brett Fassler; dear brother of the late Rose Wisniewski, the late Joseph Zmuda, the late Donald...

George A. Brent

George A. Brent

Jun 8, 2024

George A. Brent, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. 

George is survived by his beloved wife Geri (nee Rawski) Brent; his son Geremy (fiancé Brighid) Brent; grandson, Fred; his siblings, Joseph (Cathy) Brent, Sue Ann (Mark Blasen) Brent, Lynn (late Mark) Cesal, David (Pam) Brent, and Steven (Sue) Brent; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. 

He is preceded...

James B. Mrumlinski

James B. Mrumlinski

Jun 6, 2024

James B. “Jim” Mrumlinski, age 81, passed away surrounded by his five children on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Salinas, CA.

Jim is survived by his loving children Jennifer (Rene) Herrera, Janice (Daniel) Hiller, Joyce (Arthur) Kraus, James K. Mrumlinski, and Joseph Mrumlinski. James was grandfather to Amanda and Ali Waibel, Ashley Ramsey, Melissa and Alex Hiller, Jack, Joseph, and Emily...

Barbara Jean Gergely

Barbara Jean Gergely

Jun 6, 2024

Barbara Jean Gergely

Barbara Gergely (nee Mahlandt), age 81 of New Lenox, IL formerly of Carlyle, IL and Riverdale, IL passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Beecher, IL.  

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Gergely; loving mother of Delon (Keith) Schuldt and Joseph (Lynn) Gergely; cherished grandmother of Joseph Gergely and Tiffani Gergely;...

Susie Pasieta

Susie Pasieta

Jun 4, 2024

Susie Pasieta (nee Fiorillo) age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her home in Crest Hill.

She is survived by her beloved children, Nick (Laura) and Kim (Ken) Rozhon; her grandchildren, Jacob, Keith, and Benjamin Rozhon, and Bella and Mia Pasieta; siblings, Anna (late Charles) Littleton, and Jeannie (Kenneth) Kanwischer; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...

Laura M. Johnston

Laura M. Johnston

Jun 2, 2024

Laura M. Johnston 59, of Frankfort was born in Oak Lawn to the late John E. and Karen M. Johnston and passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024. Laura loved her nieces and nephews, and was a very proud aunt of Angie Palermo, John Palermo, Brooklyn Johnston, Faith Johnston and Jack Johnston. She will be missed by her...

Kelly Lynn Delgado

Kelly Lynn Delgado

May 31, 2024



Kelly Lynn Delgado, 54, of Tinley Park, passed away on May 31, 2024. She was the cherished sister and sister-in-law of Tina and Michael Niekamp.  Kelly was preceded in death by her loving and devoted parents, Yvonne and David Delgado. Born Sept. 29, 1969 to her parents, Kelly was welcomed home by her sister Tina in Tinley Park where she...

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