Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Nancy Maureen Gherardi

Age 91, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  Born in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood to the late Vincent and Mary (nee Dolif) Gherardi, Nancy grew upon the Southside of Chicago, graduating from Pullman Elementary School and St. Louis Academy.  Dear sister of Elaine (the late Ronald) Bonfiglio; loving aunt of Ron (Brenda), Paul...

Apr 30, 2024

Apr 28, 2024

Raymond W. Tolocka, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Ingalls Memorial in Harvey.

Raymond is survived by his siblings Mary (Daniel) Tracy, Janet (late Armondo) Ingratta, Paul Tolocka; nephews, Tony (Denise) Costa, William (Beth) Costa, Eric Tolocka, Cheryl Josma; great nieces and nephews, Kane, Amber, Eric, Sean, Carrie, and Justine; thirteen great great nieces and nephews; and close...

Apr 28, 2024

John Johnson, age 70, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.  

John is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee Garcia) Johnson; children, Carla (Scott) Schultz, and Erling Johnson; grandchildren, Dylan Schultz, Carter Schultz, Brody Schultz, and Gabriel Johnson; siblings, Christopher (Zoraida) Johnson, and Loretta (Thomas) Kelly; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Erling and Margaret (nee Pestel)...

Apr 28, 2024

Frances M. Knowles, age 93, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at The Cottages of New Lenox,

Frances is survived by her children, Edmund (Mary Kaye), Patrick (Tracy), Mary Jo (Frank), Michael (Diane), Jeff (Linda), Daniel (Tricia), and Terri; grandchildren Ed, Kelly, Andy, Justin, Garrett, Ashlee, Michael, Angie, Jeff, Ryan, Joanne, Daniel, Bridget, Kylee, Luke and Kara; her 20 great grandchildren;...

Apr 27, 2024

Brian S. Banas 69, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Stanley and Eleanor Banas and passed away on April 27, 2024. Loving husband of Virginia (nee Cutayan) Banas. A funeral service will be held at First Christian Church 1824 Church St Wilmington, IL 60481 on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 1pm. 

Apr 27, 2024

Dorothy M. Chiuso, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy is survived by her siblings, John Yule, James Yule, and Carol (Bill) Szymczak; her children, Barbara (Ralph) Koss and Jody Roubissoff; her daughter-in-law Rita Chiuso; grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Koss, Nicole (Chuck) Vosburg, Tony Chiuso, Deena (Irv) Anderson, Richard (Heather) Koss,...

Apr 27, 2024

Marianne Louise Bodtke, 96, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024.  She is survived by her daughter, Jean Marie (Alan) Holcomb, Grandchildren:  Stephen Alan (Samantha) Holcomb, and Amy Marie (Andrew) Urbanski. Great-grandchildren: Austin, Landon, Alexandra “Lexi”, Nico Holcomb, Audrey Rose Urbanski and foster granddaughter Myah.  Sister, Carolyn (late John Dykstra) and (late Boyd) Wagenaar. Marianne was preceded...

Apr 26, 2024

Douglas Ervin Rovenhagen

January 12, 1956- April 26, 2024

Doug loved gardening. His flower and vegetable gardens were beautiful. Tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, gourds of all colors and sizes. His pumpkin patch supplied us with pumpkins from Halloween to Thanksgiving. His birthday gifts were thoughtfully chosen, and his cards made you laugh so hard.

He loved photography, coconut cream pie, his dog...

Apr 26, 2024

Betty L. Hossbach, age 91, of Frankfort was born in Homewood, IL to the late Louis and Martha Heine and passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Norman Hossbach; loving mother of Michael (Deb) Hossbach and Thomas (Jill) Hossbach; proud grandmother of Jessica (Ryan) Petrow, Christina (Charles) Edwards, Lindsey (Mark) Youngerman, Thomas (Devi) Hossbach, and Bridgette...

Apr 25, 2024

LAURA J. CLER

(DAVIDSON)

 

Age 55, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at her home.                         

 

Laura is survived by her loving family, husband, David Cler, sons, Jackson Cler, Jason Cler, Jimmy Cler, mother, Martha Davidson, sister, Lisa (Paul) McGrady, father & mother in-law, David & Izzi Cler and numerous...

Apr 25, 2024

THOMAS W. GRESKOWIAK

 

Age 77, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. 

                      

Thomas is survived by his loving family, children, Loren (Scott) Frenzel, Robert (Leslie) Greskowiak, former wife & friend, Minnie (Kenneth Lardio) Greskowiak, sister, Sharon Rohde, grandchildren, Jayia Frenzel, Stella Frenzel, Lilah Frenzel,...

Apr 25, 2024

Carole C. Lukacek 82, of New Lenox was born in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Victor and Ruth Calvaruso and passed away Thursday April 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Michael Robert Lukacek; loving mother of Dawn Lukacek Farner (Matthew T. Fuller), Michael Victor (Kimberly Krivach) Lukacek, Mark (Sheri) Lukacek, the late Mickey Lukacek, Denise (Harman) Singh, and...

Apr 23, 2024

Judith S. Theisen, age 80, passed away peacefully at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Judith is survived by her son, Jeffrey Theisen and her grandchildren, Amber and David Jr.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Ann Theisen; parents Joseph and Hazel Planinc; and her siblings Robert and Jo Ann.

Judith was a kind lady...

Apr 22, 2024

Eugene Allen Jones

Age 78, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 22, 2024.  Gene was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.  Private services were held with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Apr 20, 2024

James “Jim” Charles Santoro passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024. Jim was born September 6, 1941, to parents Helen and August Santoro in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his childhood in Cottage Grove Heights.  After graduating from Fenger High School, Jim attended Blackburn College and shortly after married his high school sweetheart who gave him two boys. After...

Apr 20, 2024

Jennie Hammermeister (nee Elipani)

Age 96 of New Lenox, IL passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Warren Barr Nursing and Rehabilitation of Orland Park, IL.  Jennie was born in Chicago, IL to the late Pietro and Ester (nee Ziliotto) Elipani.   Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hammermeister, loving mother of the late James (Dolores) Hammermeister, John (Nancy) Hammermeister, Laura...

Apr 19, 2024

MARILYN J. PAHR

(LEISE)

 

Age 93, of Park Forest, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.                       

 

Marilyn is survived by her loving family.  Walter (Cheryl) Pahr, Joyce Teresi, Donald (Nancy) Pahr, grandchildren, Stefannie (Shawn) Simmonds, Marc Pahr, Jared Pahr, Jerome (Fawn) Teresi, Paul (Christina) Teresi, Mary...

Apr 18, 2024

 Alex H. Giertych, 91, of Mokena was born in Chicago to the late Alex & Julia Giertych and passed away on April 18, 2024.  Beloved husband to the late Marian R. (nee Bartkiewicz) Giertych; loving father of the late Theresa Golaszewski, Stephen Giertych, Nancy (Charles) Pearson, Joseph (Christine) Giertych, and the late Annette (Jeff) Ondrejka; proud grandfather of Daniel, Heather,...

Apr 17, 2024

Margaret “Gerry” C. Werner, quietly left this earth on Wednesday, April 17th surrounded by her family.She was born to John and Dorothy Clark in Joliet, Illinois, on February 13th, 1928. She was predeceasedby her husband of 39 years, William “Bill” Werner, her parents, stepfather Frank Herr, sister Dorothy “Dood” Hasslbauer, three stillborn daughters, son-in-law Mark Fisher, and a host of...