Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Socorro Ojeda

Socorro Ojeda

Nov 14, 2020

Socorro Ojeda of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 86. She was preceded by her husband Mardonio Ojeda; her daughter Alicia Betancourt; brother and sister; mother and father. Surviving family members include her brothers and sisters; children, Ofelia Guzman, Arturo. Ojeda, Bertha Reyes, Juan Ojeda, Yolanda Guzman, Jose Ojeda, Maria Vana; 23 grandchildren;...

Raymond B. Salvador

Raymond B. Salvador

Nov 14, 2020

Raymond B. Salvador Age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (McErlean) Salvador; loving father of Mark Salvador, Brian (Deanna) Salvador, Matthew (Nicole) Salvador, and Kristen Salvador; cherished grandfather of Payton, Evan, Raymond, and Anthony Salvador; also survived by cousins and family. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Emidio and Julia...

Linda Sue Vasquez Munoz

Linda Sue Vasquez Munoz

Nov 13, 2020

Linda Sue Munoz (Vasquez) Age 67, a resident of Plainfield formerly longtime of Harvey, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Manuel and late Amelia (Ortiz) Vasquez; beloved step daughter of Zulema Vasquez; dearest mother of Diana (Miguel) Carbajal, Teresa Marroquin, Abigail Munoz, late Abel (Lucia) Munoz, Leticia Munoz, and Carlos (Niki) Munoz; dear sister...

Stephen E. Wood

Stephen E. Wood

Nov 11, 2020

STEPHEN E. WOOD Age 27, of Frankfort passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic work accident Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. Stephen is survived by his loving family, parents, John & Amy Wood (Sorensen) biological mother, Kimberly Wood, grandparents, Robert & Georgia Sorensen, Frank & Marilyn Edelen, siblings, Michael (Shay) Edelen, Danielle Tuel, Kirby (Kyle) Edelen-Gottwald, Jacob Kratovic, William...

Anthony Minette Iii

Anthony Minette Iii

Nov 11, 2020

Age 39, a resident of Parrish, FL. Formerly of Frankfort, IL., passed away on November 11, 2020. Loving husband of Holli Minette (Detlaf); devoted father of Haley, Anthony IV, and Dominic Minette; beloved son of Anthony Jr. and Debra; Minette (Podobnik); treasured brother of Anna (Jeno) Giorgi and Aimee (Ryan) York; fond uncle of Nico Giorgi and Francesca Giorgi and...

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

Nov 10, 2020

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, at the age of 82. Raymond was born in the village of Itoo, Lebanon. He came to the U.S. at age 7, where his family settled in Peoria, Illinois. Having a deep love for people and a life-long love of learning, Raymond always wanted...

Gail Sabatino

Gail Sabatino

Nov 9, 2020

Gail Sabatino (Fitzgerald) Age 81, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph Sabatino; loving mother of Laura (Dan) Kelly, Theresa M. Sabatino, Joseph T. Jr. (Sharon) Sabatino, and Brian M. Sabatino; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Adam), Jessica (Dennis), Kristina (Kyle), Elise, Joseph T. III, Claudia (Zeke), and Matthew, and great-grandmother of 8;...

Violet E. Mesch

Violet E. Mesch

Nov 8, 2020

VIOLET E. MESCH (BETZ) Age 74, of Tinley Park passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Violet is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dawn (Kevin) Schultz, Diana (Scott) Kunz, grandchildren, Braedon Kunz, Abigail Kunz and numerous cousins. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Delma Betz (Porter) and brother Francis...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

Nov 8, 2020

Daniel M. Phillips Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Cindy (Matul); loving father of John, Boone, and Mark Phillips; dear brother of Patricia (Jim) Hofmann, David (Terry) Phillips, Donna (Art) Marcotte, Debbie (Joe) Leib, and Ron (Krista) Phillips; also survived by numerous loving...

Larry Kozar

Larry Kozar

Nov 8, 2020

Larry Kozar 67, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home. Larry was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Violet (nee Ursini) Kozar. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ducett); loving father of Matt (Danielle) and Chad; cherished papa of Madison, Weston and Lilly; dear brother of Marty (Debbie), the late Joseph (Kathy), Barbara (late...

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

Nov 7, 2020

ETHYL “RUTH” ADELMANN Age 82, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at Moraine Court Supportive Living in Bridgeview. Ruth is survived by her loving family, son, Sean (Cathy) Tudhope, grandchildren, Justin Tudhope and Stephanie Tudhope. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert "Red" Adelmann. Ruth was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Raul Robledo

Raul Robledo

Nov 6, 2020

Raul Robledo 92, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Friday, November 6, 2020. Raul was born in Chicago to the late Elias and the late Maria (nee Gil) Robledo. Beloved husband 72 years to Sophie (nee Vargas) Robledo; loving father of the late Raul Jr. (Cheryl) Robledo, Alfred (Veronica) Robledo, Linda Robledo (Michael Stack), and Sandra (Steven) Rabin;...

Alvin "Al" Wille

Alvin "Al" Wille

Nov 6, 2020

Alvin “Al” Wille 79, of Lockport formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Al was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Wilbert and Esther (nee Marquardt) Wille. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Keane); loving father of Denise (Todd Muszanski) Budz and Brian (Sherry) Wille; cherished grandfather of Michael...

Joseph C. Mcdonnell

Joseph C. Mcdonnell

Nov 6, 2020

Joseph "Papa" C. McDonnell "Blackie" Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, November 6th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Helen Blount-McDonnell, children, William McDonald, Suzanne (Paul) Clover, Michael (Andrea) Blount, sister, Anna Moore, grandchildren, Aisling Clover, James (Noel) Blount, Kaitlyn Blount, Amanda Blount, Lauren Blount, Logan Blount, Olivia Blount, great grandchild,...

Daniel L. Kurber

Daniel L. Kurber

Nov 4, 2020

Daniel L. Kurber, 88, of Frankfort, IL, earned his angel wings in Heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Daniel was born on September 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He was a proud Veteran, as he served in the military as a medic in the Korean War. Dan was best known for his years treating his...

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

Nov 3, 2020

Francis J. Kolavo (aka Frank, Babe, Dad, Grandpa, Fran, and Crash) On Tuesday, November 3rd, at the age of 84, Frank passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a resident of both Orland Park, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida. Frank was dearly loved by his wife Ann Kolavo (Cassidy), and a loving father to Terri Boutwell (Kolavo) and...

Nancy L. Shostok

Nancy L. Shostok

Nov 2, 2020

NANCY L. SHOSTOK (MALEK) Age 57, of Mokena, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at her home in Mokena. Nancy is survived by her loving family, husband, James Shostok, children, Stephanie (Basil Zager) Shostok, Nicholas Shostok, siblings, Karen Ellers, Richard (Janice Lewandowski) Malek, Sandra (Bob) Arthurs, Jim Malek, sister in-law, Susan Malek, brothers in-law, Michael Shostok, Thomas Shostok, Richard Shostok,...

Nicole  Anne  Hirsch

Nicole Anne Hirsch

Nov 2, 2020

Nicole Anne Hirsch 8/18/1979 – 11/2/20 Age 41, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home with her family at her side. Beloved daughter of Dolly (Darlene) Hirsch & late Gregory Hirsch who adored his “poopka,”dearest sister of April Hirsch Moyer (William Moyer), Kimberley Hirsch-Haugh (Shawn V. Haugh), and Kelli Hirsch-Olson (Michael A. Olson); treasured and very special aunt...

Sharon F. Hudson

Sharon F. Hudson

Oct 30, 2020

Sharon F. Hudson (Brock) Age 55, a resident of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved wife of Andy Hudson; loving mother of Joshua Hudson and Jessica (Jared) Martin; dear sister of Roberta (Louie) Blankenship and Joyce (Chris) Kotrva and half-sister of Jessica (Mike) Bolton; treasured daughter-in-law of Susan and Dale Hudson;...

Andrew K. Gavin

Andrew K. Gavin

Oct 28, 2020

ANDREW K. GAVIN Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Maria Gavin (Lewellen), children, Noa Marie Lewellen, Alexandria Gavin, Frank Gavin, siblings, Erin (John) Eckdahl, Lori Nielsen, Steven (Missy) Gavin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Andrew was preceded...