Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Shirley M. Maslowski (nee Lager)

Age 83 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.  Shirley was born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Bernice (nee Blake) Lager.   Beloved wife of the late Daniel Maslowski; loving mother of Daniel (the late Donna), Cathy (the late Leon) Boyes, Carolyn...

Feb 6, 2024

Frank R. Scagnelli, who everyone knew as Bob, passed away peacefully at home following a valiant battle with cancer on February 6, 2024. He was born April 29, 1945, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Ernest “Guy” and Grace (nee Short) Scagnelli.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judi; children, Michael (Joie Ziller) Scagnelli of Wilmington,...

Feb 6, 2024

Norman E. Klotz, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 

Norman is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Klotz; children, William (Patricia) Klotz and Jeff Klotz; and his grandchildren Lauren Klotz, Megan Klotz, Brooke Klotz, Giovanna Tulk, Gavin Tulk, Rachel Domke, Veronica Domke, Clare Domke, Lucia Domke, and John Domke; sister Shirley (Late Ron)...

Feb 6, 2024

Salvatore J. Micele

Age 77 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home.  Sal was born in Chicago, IL to the late Salvatore G. and Irene M. (nee Adaszak) Micele.  Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Soper) Micele; loving father of Salvatore Micele, Anthony Micele, and Christina (Josh) Mann; dear brother of the late Rose (late Jim) Harazin;...

Feb 5, 2024

Barb spent her early year in the suburbs of Detroit. She enjoyed her family and all the events with aunts, uncles and cousins. Barb attended Hillsdale College and received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. At Hillsdale she was inducted in Phi Beta Pi sorority. Later Barb received her Masters Degree in Education from Illinois State University.

Barbara began teaching in Waterloo, Iowa. After a year and a half she moved to LaGrange, II. and started...

Feb 5, 2024

BERNADINE P. KELSO

(BARTOS)

 

Age 90, passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at her home in Tinley Park.                   

 

Bernadine is survived by her loving family, children, Terri Tamer, Joe (Noreen) Kelso, Jack Kelso, Mary (Reinhart) Dietz, Donna (Dave) Riordan, Bill Kelso, Jim (Jenny) Kelso, Susan (John) Goetsch, grandchildren, Chris Tamer, Rikki (Rich) Treece,...

Feb 2, 2024

Nancy E. Czarnecki 75, of Alsip was born in Portsmouth, VA to Ralph and Mildred Proffitt and passed away February 2, 2024. Beloved wife of James Czarnecki just shy of 54 years; loving mother of Paul Czarnecki, Mark (Karen) Czarnecki; proud Gramma of Matthew Czarnecki, Kaitlyn Czarnecki, Ryan Czarnecki, and Haley Czarnecki; dear sister of Ralph (Louise) Proffitt and David...

Jan 31, 2024

Vernon L. Sellars age 81, of Joliet, IL. and formerly of Centralia, IL. was born December 20, 1942 and passed away January 31, 2024. Survivors include his beautiful wife Delores Sellars of 60 years; a son Vernon (Roxanne) Sellars, and one grandson Michael Sellars, one brother Chuck Blackman and 3 sisters, Sherie Copple, Dottie Matthews, and Mary Litteker, as well as many nieces...

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Ade, age 77, passed away suddenly at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. 

Donald is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Kane) Ade; children, Brian (Karen) Ade, Sandra (Michael) Guendling, and Kevin Ade; grandchildren, Joseph Guendling, Daniel Guendling, Ryan Ade, Sean Ade, and Brennan Ade; sister, Dorothy Phelan; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by parents Norman and Lorretta (nee Haas) Ade and his siblings, Norman Ade,...

Jan 29, 2024

Mr. Mark Joseph Derrico, age 71, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.            

Born May 15, 1952, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late George E. and Lucille D. (LaPlante) Derrico.Mark was always there to help anyone in need. He worked hard all...

Jan 29, 2024

Eugene Stanley Wydajewski, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena on Monday, January 28, 2024 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carol (nee Marshall) Wydajewski; children, Carie (Sean) Benchak and Kurtis (Angela) Wydajewski; grandchildren, Collin Mohney, Tanner Mohney, Jared Mohney, Will Mohney, Egann Wydajewski, Evan Wydajewski, Emily Wydajewski, and Elaina Wydajewski; siblings,...

Jan 27, 2024

Mary Beth Lubert (nee Hendron)

Age 71 of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital.  Mary Beth was born in Chicago, IL to James and the late Winifred (nee Murphy) Hendron.  Beloved wife of Alan B. Lubert Sr; loving mother of Daniel (Danielle) Pizzolato, Jeffrey (Ashley) Pizzolato, Alan Jr. (Kimber) Lubert, Adam (Kim)...

Jan 27, 2024

JUNE K. KROPP

(BERTELSEN)

 

Age 97, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.                 

 

June is survived by her loving family, children, Shaun (Laurie) Kropp, Elizabeth Melin, grandchildren, Anthony (Meaghan) Kropp, Chris (Amy) Melin, Jennie (Henry) Espinoza, great grandchildren, Hayden Kropp, Ryleigh Kropp, Reagan Melin and Madison Melin....

Jan 26, 2024

Roxanne “Sandy” Kovacevich, nee Cronovich, resident of Frankfort, Il and native of Detroit, MI passed away surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Paul, and children Christopher (Julie) and Lauren Gingell (Brandon), along with her grandsons, Dean and Liam Gingell. Sister of Georgia Somma (Rande) and Carla Kearney, dear sister-in-law of Petar and Michele Kovacevich, Valerie (...

Jan 25, 2024

Joyce Stieber (nee Kosch)

Age 82 of Crestwood passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Community Hospital.  Joyce was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and the late Alma (nee Carrano) Koschnitzki.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Stieber; loving mother of Kari Fitzgibbons, stepmother of Martin (Kathy) Stieber, Dale Stieber, and the late Daniel...

Jan 23, 2024

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Charland of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away at Smith Crossing Senior Living Community, Orland Park, IL on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 



Jacqueline Charland was born June 15, 1933, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Lauretta M. “Bo”and Paul J. Fry. She married Bernard J. Charland on June 12, 1954 in Dixon, IL and they...

Jan 22, 2024

Janice L. Dinolfo ( nee Lackhouse )

Age 63 of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her entire family on Monday, January 22, 2024. Jan was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Frank and Juanita (nee Albrecht) Lackhouse. Beloved wife of Salvatore “Sal” J. Dinolfo Sr; loving mother of Salvatore J. Dinolfo Jr, Ernest (Loren) Dinolfo, Jennifer...

Jan 19, 2024

Nick V. DeFrank, age 71, born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024 in the arms of his loving wife of 20 years, Maria (Mancini) DeFrank. He is also survived by his sister Tami DeFrank, his children Nicole DeFrank and Mike DeFrank (Katie), his grandchildren, Nicholas Trolian, Alyssa Trolian, Joey Garofalo, Anthony DeFrank, Adriana DeFrank and his...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Rosemary Marie Mullins 57, was born at St. Margaret's hospital in Hammond IN. to the late John and Rosemary Mullins and passed away on January 17, 2024. Loving mother of Nicholas J. Mullins; dear sister of Pamela (David) Panozzo, and the late Michael J. Mullins; fond aunt of Vincent M. (Lori) Panozzo; great aunt of Sophie Panozzo; special godmother of...