Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Crystal Marie Dunn

Crystal Marie Dunn

Nov 13, 2023

Crystal Marie Dunn (nee Sparks)

Age 29 of Morocco, IN Formerly of Bourbonnais, IL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. Crystal was born in Joliet, IL to Lisa Dalaly (nee Sparks), who survives her. Loving mother of Travis Eckoff and Lilly McWhorter; dear sister of Elizabeth (Jeff)...

Arthur  C.  Lange

Arthur C. Lange

Nov 12, 2023

Arthur C. Lange, 87, of Homer Glen, IL, formerly from Wascott, WI) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2023. He was born January 23, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Irving and Joy Lange. Art lived in the Minong/Wascott area for 44 years, where he was an avid bowler, fisherman, and was a member of the Gordon-Wascott Fire...

James E. Quinn

James E. Quinn

Nov 11, 2023

James E. Quinn, age 84, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with his family by his side.

James is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene (nee Gregutis) Quinn; children, Mary (Steve) Morris, James Quinn, Donna (Mark) Ricketson, Daniel (Trish) Quinn, and Joseph (Diana) Quinn; grandchildren, Anna Morris, Alex Morris, Matthew Quinn, Jason Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Diane Ricketson,...

Dan Michael White

Dan Michael White

Nov 9, 2023

Dan Michael White 54, life long resident of Lockport was born in Chicago Heights to the late Andrew and Alice "Pat" White and passed away November 9, 2023. Loving father of Caiden and Kenady White; dear brother of Andrea (Richard) Bulanda; fond uncle of Cullin Bulanda. Dan Michael was a 1986 Lockport Township High School graduate before attending Illinois Wesleyan...

Lawrence W. Sisk

Lawrence W. Sisk

Nov 9, 2023

LAWRENCE W. SISK

Age 64, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at his home in Mokena.

Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Jenell Sisk (Totani), father, Lawrence Sisk Sr., children, Shannan (Keith Latek) Sisk, Nicole (Steven) Leibfried, Brandon (Leah) Sisk, Anthony Sisk, Jordan (Victoria) Sisk, Taylor (fiancé Matthew Skobel) Totani, Michael Sisk, siblings, Barbara (Russell) Silkowski, Tina...

Michael J. Przybyla

Michael J. Przybyla

Nov 7, 2023

MICHAEL J. PRZYBYLA

Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Patti Przybyla (McQuillin), daughters, Lydia (Spencer) Pope, Kim (Mark) Lask, brother, Robert (Theresa) Przybyla, grandchildren, Ethan Pope, Maya Lask and Ian Pope.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Isabel Przybyla...

William   Richard  Rhind

William Richard Rhind

Nov 6, 2023

William “Bill” Richard Rhind, 87, of Chicago Heights passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carol Rhind; daughters: Carrie (Mike) Welf of Homewood, Cyndy (Bob) Gerecke of Chicago Heights; Grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) Tracy, Christen (Beau) Rogers, Kayla (Jason) Amodio, Brian, Eric, and Allison Gerecke and Great-grandchildren: Andrew, Molly, Mackenzie, Jack, Sean,...

Joseph G. Petronio

Joseph G. Petronio

Nov 3, 2023

Joseph Petronio, age 76, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Joseph was born in Gorizia, Italy on January 17, 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane (July). He was also preceded by his mother Lilian Nelsen; brother Mario Corradino; and brother-in-law Donald Rademacher.

Joseph is survived by his...

Earl W. Pate

Earl W. Pate

Nov 3, 2023

Earl W. Pate

Age 81, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023. Earl was born in Chicago, IL to the late Jamie and Elsie (nee Poynter) Pate. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Senesac) Pate; loving father of Mary Elizabeth (Lillian Knight) Pate, Katy (John) Hernandez, and Earl James (Paula) Pate; cherished grandfather of Jonathan Scott James,...

Douglas S. Kirchman

Douglas S. Kirchman

Nov 1, 2023

Douglas S. Kirchman 66, of Tinley Park was born in Springfield IL to the late Harry and Carole Kirchman and passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. Beloved husband of 43 years to Carol (nee Emrich) Kirchman; loving father of Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman and Kevin (Chrissy) Kirchman; proud grampy of Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman; dear brother of Jeff (Lisa) Kirchman,...

Tamara L Carli

Tamara L Carli

Nov 1, 2023

Tamara L. Carli, 61 of Elwood IL, was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Norma Andrews and passed away November 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert Carli; loving mother of the late Robert Antonaglia and Joseph (Olga) Antonaglia; dear sister of the late Jeffrey (Nancy) Andrews and the late Eric Andrews; fond aunt of Bruno (Jacquelyn) Andrews, Erik...

Brian  G. Hite

Brian G. Hite

Oct 31, 2023

Brian Hite, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with his family by his side.

Brian is survived by his son, Adam (Kristi) Hite; grandchildren, Brandee, Adelyn, Brooklyn, and Kyan; and his sister Laurie (Russell) Peak.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marie Hite.

Brian will be remembered for being a very...

William  D. Burn

William D. Burn

Oct 29, 2023

WILLIAM D. BURN

Age, 74, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.

William was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ellen Burn (Salscheider) and grandson, William Garcia. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Burn (Macias), children Fernando (Elizabeth) Garcia, Melissa (Jordan Kielian) Garcia, Alina (Patrick Geary), siblings,...

Robert J.  Grannum Sr.

Robert J. Grannum Sr.

Oct 26, 2023

Robert Grannum Sr., age 83, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Robert is survived by grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; daughter-in-law Jane Grannum; son-in-law Daniel Drewry;

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Grannum;...

John F. Pester

John F. Pester

Oct 26, 2023

John Pester, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by family.

John is survived by his beloved wife Marsha (nee Sabin) Pester; son Tim (Teresa) Pester; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his sister Eleanor Pester.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Pester Harris; and his parents William and Minnie Pester;

John will always be...

Anthony "Nacho" Cardenas

Anthony "Nacho" Cardenas

Oct 25, 2023

Anthony (Nacho) Cardenas

May 2, 1932 to October 25, 2023

Anthony was born in Chicago on May 2, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2023.

Father of Anthony (Mary), late Mario (late Carolyn), Paul (Shannon) and Lisa (late Dan) Pole.

Son of late Nicholas and Paula Cardenas, loving brother to his late sisters: Mary, Jennie, and Carmen. Fond grandfather,...

Margaret Mcguire

Margaret Mcguire

Oct 24, 2023

Margaret McGuire (nee Flaherty)

Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her home. Margaret was born in Inisheer, County Galway, Ireland to the late Michael and Mary (nee Sherry) Flaherty. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. McGuire; loving mother of Maribeth (the late Thomas) Matuszak, Teresa McGuire, Michael McGuire, David (Maria) McGuire, and John (Colleen)...

Elaine T Somers

Elaine T Somers

Oct 24, 2023

Elaine Somers, age 83, passed away peacefully at Dimensions Assisted Living Facility in Burr Ridge, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Debbie) Thompson III, and Tracy L. (Sebastian) Unger; grandchildren, Andrea Thompson, Eric Thompson, Annelise Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Annemarie Thompson, Amalia Thompson, Emily Unger and Christian Unger; and her sister Judy (late George) Marshall.

Preceded...

Daniel M. Keigher

Daniel M. Keigher

Oct 23, 2023

Daniel Keigher, age 41, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Daniel is survived by his children, Liam and Imogen; father Michael Keigher; sister Jayme Keigher; mother of his children Heather Lawson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother Georgeann Keigher.

Daniel loved his family, and his children meant the world to him....

James M. Troutman

James M. Troutman

Oct 22, 2023

James M. Troutman of Frankfort, Illinois was born in Joliet on December 28th, 1938, and entered eternal life on October 22, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marjorie (Mitchell) Troutman, and a brother, Thomas Troutman. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Anderson) Troutman; two sons, Brent...

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