Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

May 31, 2024

May 30, 2024

KENNETH R. FOX        

 

Age 80 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, May 30th 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

 

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Fox (Henisse), daughter, Becky (Mark Rademacher) Fox-Rademacher, grandchildren, Dean Rademacher, Shaun Rademacher, brother, Tom (Michelle) Fox, nieces and nephews, James Henisse, Jason (Debora) Henisse, Rachel Henisse, Gregory (Oksana) Fox...

May 29, 2024

EDITH MARIE SMALL  (GUNDERSON)

Of New Lenox Illinois, On May 29, 2024 Edith Small made her transition.  Edith was a lifelong resident of Joliet/New Lenox area.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1958 and attended Joliet Jr. College.

Edith retired from Illinois Tool Works in 2006.  During her tenure with ITW she was awarded five product design patents and became...

May 28, 2024

Carol E. Fuerst 63, longtime resident of New Lenox, was born in Evergreen Park to Kieran and Dolores Fogarty and passed away May 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Gregory Fuerst; loving mother of Brendan Fuerst; dear sister of Lorraine Fogarty, Kieran (Glo) Fogarty, Madeline (Richard Kerley) Fogarty, Catherine (Chris) Ruff, and Mary Ellen (Bill) Ruane; fond aunt of Claire (Nick)...

May 26, 2024

Gerald D. Wessel age 86 was born on September 11, 1937, in Secor, IL. He passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at StoryPoint Romeoville, IL. Gerald is survived by his two sons: Steven (Lesley), Mark (Michele); two grandsons: Nicholas and Alexander: four granddaughters: Hannah, Taylor, Holly, and Kelsey. He is also survived by eight nephews and one niece. Gerald...

May 26, 2024

M. JEAN ROBERTS

(FLANDERS)

 

M. Jean Roberts, 93, late of Frankfort, IL passed away Sunday, May 26th 2024.  Born in Chicago to the late Dean and Mary (Binka) Flanders.  Devoted wife of 60 years to the late Chief Robert L. Roberts (CCHPD).  Beloved mother of Doug (Nancy) Roberts, Dennis (Melody) Roberts and Dawn Stacy.   Her treasured grandchildren, Steven Roberts, Morgan (Cris)...

May 26, 2024

Carol Boyle (nee Perisin) age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at home in Mokena surrounded by her loving family.

Carol is survived by her beloved children, Kerry (Greg) Sudkamp, Katie (Nicolas) Carreon, Kelly (Doug) Loizzo, Thomas Boyle Jr, and Joseph Boyle; grandchildren, Abby, Aly, and Aubrey Sudkamp, Kayden, Nicolas, and Kinley Carreon, Gianna and Josette Loizzo; and...

May 24, 2024

Patricia A. Hood, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Friday, May 24, 2024. 



Pat is survived by her beloved daughters, Tracy (late Ted) Capjak, Jill (Greg Carey) Hood, Amy Hood, Pam (John) Widule, and Kerry (Brian) White; her grandchildren, Eric, Amber, and Mark Zukowski, Brett Capjak, Jake Hood, John Paul Baccus, Jasmyn Arnold, Taylor, Mackenzie, Brett, and...

May 22, 2024

Norma Owak- Madderom (nee VanGameron)

Age 98 passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Arc at Dwight, IL. Norma was born in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Sonja (nee Anderson) VanGameron. Beloved wife of the late Ray Owak and her second husband the late Robert Madderom; loving mother of the late Marsha Hawley, Laurel McKeown, and Robert (Laura)...

May 22, 2024

Scott M. Strache, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at his home in New Lenox. 

Scott is survived by his beloved children, Brett, Chad, Erin, and Grace Strache; his siblings, Thomas Strache, Michael Strache, and Susan (Joseph) Tranchida; and his nephew Austin Tranchida. 

He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 31 years Sara Uthe-Strache; his parents, Robert A. and Florence...

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 a beloved brother and friend to many, passed away at the age of 79. He was born to Hershel and Dolores Murvine in Akron Ohio. He was a graduate of Lindbloom High School in Chicago and continued to enjoy close friendships with high school friends, whom were known to him by enduring nicknames which he...

May 21, 2024

CARTER R. CAUL

 

Age 55, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 at his home after battling a lengthy illness.                             

 

Carter is survived by his loving family, wife, Colleen Caul (Shanahan), daughters, Maggie Caul, Mary Kate Caul, mother, Mary Caul (Johnson), brother, Casey (Jeanette) Caul, father and...

May 20, 2024

Sharon E. Froemling, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2024 surrounded by family. 

Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years William Froemling; children, William D. (Sara) Froemling and Katherine (Patrick) Deane; grandson William J. Froemling; her sister Susan (Nicholas) Genemaras; her brother-in-law Francis Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews....

May 19, 2024

Judith Ann Reed (1944-2024)Judith ”Judy” Ann Reed (nee Walus) of Frankfort IL passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the age of 79. Judy was born on Chicago’s South Side to parents Genevieve and Larry Walus. She graduated from Lindblom High School in 1962 before going on to attend the University of Chicago where she studied Physical Education and played...

May 19, 2024

James H. Williams, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

James is survived by his son Jeremy Williams; daughter-in-law Lauren; grandson Declan; girlfriend Gloria Franco, and her sons Anthony (Lauren) and Eric Garcia; and his sisters, Margaret Amato, Mary (Timothy) Hannig, Joellen (Robert) Rohde, Kathleen (Carl) Collina; and sister-in-law Janice Williams; and numerous...

May 19, 2024

Russell S. Radek

Age 76, of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Russell was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rose Szustak (nee Ulrich) and Joseph Radek. Beloved husband of Linda Lenzi-Radek; loving father of Mark (Courtney) Radek and Lauren (Jacob) Bartlett; cherished grandfather of Cecily, Giselle, and Liesl Radek; dear brother of the late...

May 17, 2024

Genevieve “Gen” Gliottoni nee Caruso, 93 of Glenwood and Chicago Heights, passed away May 17, 2024. She is survived by her children: Joseph (Theresa) Gliottoni, John III (Josephine) Gliottoni, and Lori (late Rick) Johnson, Grandchildren: Michelle (Jose) Rodriquez, Danielle (Kris) Nowak, Genna (Brian) Brems, Michael (Jaclyn) Kuchyak, Sarah, Angela, Johnny, Christopher Gliottoni, Emily and Erik Johnson. Great-grandchildren: Noah, Cordelia, Eleanor...

May 16, 2024

PAUL B. LOCKMAN

 

Age 56, of Manhattan passed away suddenly Thursday, May 16th, 2024.                            

 

Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Lockman (Canner), children, John Lockman, Katherine (George) Ramirez, father, Donald Lockman, siblings, Julie Pecho, Brad Lockman, grandchildren, Christian Lockman, Elsa Ramirez, Mateo Lazaro and Ariel...

May 15, 2024

Eugenia R. Borbely "Jeanne" 65, of Evergreen Park was born in Chicago to the late John Trotta and late Rosella (late Arthur) Abbott, passed away May 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Mark S. Borbely; loving mother of Jennifer (Steve) Kirchman; proud Nana of Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman; dear sister of the late Thomas (MaryEllen) Trotta Sr. and the...

May 12, 2024

MARCELLA D. TEWES

(WIELAND)

 

Age 94, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lemont.                          

 

Marcella is survived by her loving family, children, Lyle Edward (Sylvia) Tewes, Kurt Ramon (Jeanne) Tewes, Nancy Tewes (Matthew) Srednicki, sister in-law, Shelby Wieland, grandchildren, Annie, Brad, Daniel,...