Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Cynetha  M. Johnson-Nieves

Cynetha M. Johnson-Nieves

Feb 21, 2021

Cynetha M. Johnson-Nieves, age 68, a resident of Calumet Park, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Loving wife of Angel M. Nieves; beloved mother of Corey Nieves and Kevin (Latea) Nieves; dearest sister of Linda (Gary) Hines and Edward Farmer; cherished grandmother of Angel Nieves, Amar'e Nieves, Ava Nieves, Tobias Nieves, Hayden Nieves and Cyneiko Nieves; dear aunt of...

Jc Mchargue

Jc Mchargue

Feb 21, 2021

JC McHargue, age 86, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Glenwood and Independence Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Loving husband of Sonia McHargue (Evans); beloved father of Joni (James) Matese and Michelle Fasel; dearest brother of the late Evelyn (late Curtis) Johnson, late Willalee ( late Wayne) Reagan, late Martha (late Frederick) Eberlein, late Lucille ( late...

Valentine  "Val"  Kurzeja

Valentine "Val" Kurzeja

Feb 21, 2021

Valentine “Val” Kurzeja, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021. Valentine is survived by his step-children, Barry Suslowicz and Walter Suslowicz; sister Margaret Florence; many grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Violet Kurzeja; parents, Jozef and Regina Kurzeja; step-children, Patricia Flowers, and William Harris; siblings, Mike, Sophie, Rose, Theresa,...

Anthony  Dominic  Vinezeano

Anthony Dominic Vinezeano

Feb 20, 2021

Anthony Dominic Vinezeano age 92, born in Chicago in 1928, formerly of Markham and a long time resident of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Loving husband of Jeanne (Tetreault); beloved father of Mark (Beth), Michael (Beverly), Laura (Paul) Reynolds, Paula (Bud) Caruso, Fred (Holly), Carole (David) Basile and Robert (Tricia); dearest brother of the Catherine (late William)...

Charles "Chuck" C. Mark Jr.

Charles "Chuck" C. Mark Jr.

Feb 18, 2021

Charles C. Mark “Chuck” age 81 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on October 01, 1939 and the son of the late Charles G. Mark and Dorothy A. Mark. He was born on a farm in Frankfort and was a lifelong resident. He is survived by...

Diane  E. Johnson

Diane E. Johnson

Feb 15, 2021

Diane E. Johnson Diane E. Johnson, 77, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at her home. A Private Family Service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, Illinois. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois. A Celebration of Life in Missouri will be held at a later date....

Howard F. Simon

Howard F. Simon

Feb 14, 2021

Howard “Howie” F. Simon 70, a 40-year resident of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born and raised in Blue Island, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Baumbach) Simon. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Junker); loving father of Pamela (Nicholas) LaPorte, Kenneth (Lina) Simon, and Kimberly Simon; cherished grandfather of...

Mary Jane Stipanovich

Mary Jane Stipanovich

Feb 13, 2021

Mary Jane Stipanovich (nee Davey) 78, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mary Jane was born in Alton, IL to the late Joseph and Elisabeth (nee Ryan) Davey. Beloved wife of Nicholas “Nick” Stipanovich; loving mother of Nick (Becky) Stipanovich; caring stepmother of Catherine (Richard) Schmidig, and Jaqui (Larry)...

Helen M. Mateja

Helen M. Mateja

Feb 10, 2021

Helen M. Mateja (Pociask), age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Posen, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Loving wife of the late Stanley Mateja; beloved mother of Barbara (Gene) Kalinowski, Bette (late James) Lally and Ronald (Joyce) Mateja; dearest sister of Hank (late Grace) Pociask, late John Pociask, late Sr. Mary Ann Pociask, late Ann (Joe) Frankowski...

Anna Mae Wall

Anna Mae Wall

Feb 8, 2021

Anna Mae Wall (nee Greer) 80, of New Lenox, formerly of the Villages, FL and Homewood, IL passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Anna was born in Belle Rive, IL to the late Thomas J. and Lena P. (nee Tucker) Greer. Beloved wife of the late Howard A. Wall Jr; loving mother of Julie (Rev. Evan) Goranson, Nancy Wall,...

Betty Jane Cash

Betty Jane Cash

Feb 8, 2021

Betty Jane Cash, 94, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully Feb. 8, 2021 at her home. Wife of Carson Cash Jr. (late 1992), Mother of Carson Cash III (late 2003) and Betty (James) Dedman, Grandmother of Elizabeth, Wilma, Victoria Dedman. Sister of Steve (Lucille) Machak, Jr. Mrs. Cash retired in 1994 from Dist. 145 where she was a teacher for...

Remo Di Vincenzo

Remo Di Vincenzo

Feb 7, 2021

Remo Di Vincenzo, age 94, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, born and raised in Italy, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Loving husband of Antonia (Colantuono) Di Vincenzo;beloved father of Maria (Guido) Falaschetti; dearest brother of Rodolfo (late Antonia) Di Vincenzo, late Lisa (late Ferdinando); cherished grandfather of Guido,...

James "Jim" C. Wells

James "Jim" C. Wells

Feb 6, 2021

James "Jim" C. Wells, age 87 a resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Jim is survived by his loving family; children Teresa (Joe) Flanagan, Michael (Rami) Wells and Chris Wells; sister-in-law Donna Wells; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Wells;...

Carol J. Wiborg

Carol J. Wiborg

Feb 5, 2021

Carol J. Wiborg, 78, of Glenwood, passed away Feb. 5, 2021. Daughter of the late Dr. Walter and late Georgia Wiborg and sister of the late Richard Wiborg. Carol is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A 1964 B.S. graduate of IL Wesleyan Univ. and 1967 M.Ed. from the Univ. of IL, 28 years of her career in...

Robert J. Kufta

Robert J. Kufta

Feb 5, 2021

Robert J. Kufta, age 83, a resident of Orland Park formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Loving husband of Mary (Halyard) Kufta; beloved father of Robert (Rosemary) Kufta, David (Diania) Kufta and Kimberly (Tim) Herlihy; dearest brother of Sue (Dave) Dougherty and Rich Kufta; cherished grandfather of Allison...

Jean Brown Johanson

Jean Brown Johanson

Feb 5, 2021

Jean Brown Johanson Age 88 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 5, 2021. Jean is survived by her loving children, Susan (Richard) Lentz, Debra (Allen) Klausing, grandchildren, Krystle (Andrew) Tempel and Katy Klausing, and great-grandchildren Kiora Daisy Tempel and Emry Sky Klausing She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward W. Johnason, her parents,...

James F. Bieniek

James F. Bieniek

Feb 4, 2021

James Francis Bieniek 73, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late Carl and Helen (nee Lach) Bieniek. Loving brother of Walter (Sharon) Bieniek, Carol (late Wayne) Kroll, Carl Bieniek, Gloria Bieniek, Gerald (late Ruth) Bieniek, Joyce (late William) Buck, Lawrence Bieniek, Sharon...

Norma "Jean" Schmidt

Norma "Jean" Schmidt

Feb 1, 2021

Norma “Jean” Schmidt (Simpson) Age 86, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. Cherished wife of Raymond, mother of Diana (Justin), Mark (Susan), and Brian (Diane). Grandmother of Matthew and Nathan. Great-grandmother of Rebekah. After retiring from Walsh School, where she worked for many years, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. She delighted in making quilts and baking for...

Dale C. Hudson

Dale C. Hudson

Jan 31, 2021

Dale C. Hudson 83, of Mokena, passed away at home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Leavenworth and Vesta (nee Christie) Hudson. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Cox); loving father of Andrew (late Sharon) Hudson, and Peter Hudson; cherished grandfather of Joshua Hudson, and Jessica (Jared)...

Carol A. Rodekohr

Carol A. Rodekohr

Jan 30, 2021

Carol A. Rodekohr (nee Feehery) Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oakton, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Mark E. Rodekohr; loving mother of Brandon (Elizabeth) Rodekohr; cherished grandmother of Brynn and Harper Rodekohr; dear sister of the late Thomas (Joan) Feehery; loved aunt of Emily (Joey) Bromfield, Ian (Monique)...