Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia Ann Ricker

Patricia Ann Ricker

Apr 15, 2024

PATRICIA ANN RICKER

(RYAN)

 

Age 91, of Frankfort passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home in Cedarhurst of Frankfort.                       

 

Patricia is survived by her loving family, children, Mary (Mark) Woltkamp, James (Tina) Ricker, Daniel (Janice) Ricker, Thomas (Kimberly) Ricker, brother, Michael (Rose) Ryan, brother in-law, Richard Cranny, grandchildren, Eric (Patrick...

James Naumczik

James Naumczik

Apr 12, 2024

James Naumczik 87, of Worth was born in Chicago to the late Gregory and Tatianna Naumczik and passed away April 12, 2024. 

Joanne M. Hunter

Joanne M. Hunter

Apr 12, 2024

Joanne M. HunterAge 83, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL, on September 27, 1940, to the late John and Joanne Hunter (Jallits).Beloved wife of the late Irwin Eaton; loving aunt to Sean (Lisa) Didion, Wilhelm Walke, Erika (Gerald) Delaney, Cari Didion, Heidi Leerkamp (Justin), Jami (Scott) Demuth; also...

Gregory M. Klabisch

Gregory M. Klabisch

Apr 12, 2024

Gregory Michael Klabisch, 76 years, At Peace on April 12, 2024. Loving husband of Barbara; loving father of Angelica (James) Rojas, Matthew (Susan) and Jennifer; proud grandfather of Collin, Kevin, Alexa, Sarah and Daniel; beloved husband of the late Charmaine Klabisch; devoted son of the late Vincent and Mary Klabisch; dear brother of Barbara Savikas and Marilyn (Ben) Carnevale; fond...

George E. Gingras

George E. Gingras

Apr 10, 2024

George E. Gingras, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

George is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Covey) Gingras; children, Megan (Kevin) Munson and Daniel Gingras; grandchildren, Ellie Louise, Hallie Marie, and Benjamin George; his sister Peggy (Richard) Gudmundson; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Royalty.

He is preceded in death by his mother Florence Gingras and...

Flora L. Gallagher

Flora L. Gallagher

Apr 5, 2024

FLORA L. GALLAGHER

(WORMLEY)

 

Age 100 of New Lenox passed away Friday, April 5th, 2024.   

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John Joseph Sullivan III

John Joseph Sullivan III

Apr 3, 2024

John Joseph Sullivan III

Age 52 of Lockport passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL.  Loving father of Caden Sullivan and Cole Sullivan; beloved son of John Jr. and Geraldine (nee Callahan) Sullivan; loved brother of Maria (Bob) Lindstrom and Tim Sullivan; cherished uncle of Kyle (Katie) Lindstrom, Scott Lindstrom, and Sarah Lindstrom; dear nephew, cousin, and...

David A. Harroun

David A. Harroun

Apr 3, 2024

David A. Harroun 75, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in Chicago to the late James and Marjorie (nee Knapp) Harroun and passed away April 3, 2024. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Conley) Harroun; loving father of Stacey (Thomas) Glorioso and David (Janell) Harroun; proud grandfather of Grant Glorioso, Genna Glorioso, Griffin Glorioso, Delaney Harroun, Olivia Harroun, and Ariana Harroun;...

Lois M. De Porto

Lois M. De Porto

Apr 1, 2024

LOIS M. De PORTO

(MINGER)

 

Age 88, of Frankfort passed away Monday, April 1st, 2024 at her home in Frankfort.                     

 

Lois is survived by her loving family, son, Dave (Valerie Woodkirk) De Porto, sister, Delores (Dale) Krohn, grandchildren, Christa (Joel) Belseth, Kelsey De Porto, Ryan De Porto, great grandchildren, Emerson Belseth, Owen Belseth,...

Teddy B. Green

Teddy B. Green

Mar 31, 2024

Teddy B. Green Jr. 

“Bruce” 

Age 66 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Bruce was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Teddy Sr. and Audrey (nee O’Connor) Green.  Beloved husband of Rosann (nee Stvrtecky) Green; loving father of Jillian (Ryan) Wacyra, April McCarthy, and Timothy (Jennifer) Keber; cherished Poppy of Roxann, Declan, Teddy, Nacin, Sarina,...

Mary E. Luque

Mary E. Luque

Mar 31, 2024

MARY E. LUQUE

(RICKARD)

 

Age 71, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.                      

 

Mary is survived by her loving family.   Her husband, Jose and children, Carly, Joe and Jennifer.  Siblings, Daniel (Trish) Rickard, Michael (Michelle) Rickard, Margaret Woods, Patricia (Tim) Kearns, Tom Rickard,...

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr.

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Nicholas J. Ranieri Sr., age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Nicholas was a graduate of Bloom High School, Class of 1954. He then became a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame Class of 1958. Nick excelled in the wine and spirits industry for the next 40 years. In his spare time, Nick was an avid...

Kenneth W. Blackburn

Kenneth W. Blackburn

Mar 31, 2024

KENNETH W. BLACKBURN

 

Age 73, of Frankfort passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at his home in Frankfort.                     

 

Kenneth is survived by his loving family, wife, Beth A. Blackburn (Rougeot), children, Jennifer (Jeff) Boudreau, Robert (Alison) Blackburn, Luke (Dawn) Blackburn, siblings, Donna Blackburn, Cheryl Blackburn, grandchildren, Casper Cracco, Finley Cracco, Zoe Blackburn,...

John M. Neal

John M. Neal

Mar 30, 2024

John M. Neal, born January 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Lott and Ann Neal, passed away on March 30, 2024, at 12:33 PM, surrounded by his beloved family members. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Gary Neal. John is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Neal; their children: John C. Neal, Sharon Scott, Tracey...

Julius J. Jankauskis

Julius J. Jankauskis

Mar 30, 2024

Julius J. Jankauskis, age 96, passed away peacefully at his son Steven’s home in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with family by his side. Julius was born January 11, 1928, in Chicago to the late Peter and Veronica Jankauskis. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood where he met and then married his wife Gloria Strapazzon in 1962....

Arlene J. Weir

Arlene J. Weir

Mar 29, 2024

Arlene June Weir (nee Horslev) 

Age 91 of Frankfort, IL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home.    Arlene was born in Chicago, IL to the late Melvin and Annette (nee Sternhagen) Horslev.  Beloved wife of the late Gavin “Guy” Weir; loving mother of Kimberly (Jim) Dawson, Lynette (Bruce) Smith, and Gavin “Guy” (Michele) Weir; cherished grandmother of Ketra Dawson,...

Judith B. Planinc

Judith B. Planinc

Mar 27, 2024

Judith B. Planinc (nee Krall)

April 1, 1937 – March 27, 2024

 

Age 86 of New Lenox, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Judy was born in Joliet, IL to the late John and Mary (nee Olech) Krall.  She attended St. Thaddeus Grade School, was a 1955 graduate of St. Francis Academy, and was a life-long devout Catholic....

Cheryl L. Conrad

Cheryl L. Conrad

Mar 25, 2024

CHERYL L. CONRAD

(HOLZAPFEL)

 

Age 65, of Frankfort passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.                   

 

Cheryl is survived by her loving family, husband, Bruce Conrad, children, Keaton (Elliott) Vivier, Christina (fiancée, Trent Sichelski) Conrad, granddaughter, Vivian Rose Sichelski, siblings, Deborah (Glenn Watt) Holzapfel and Frederick (Art Evans) Holzapfel Jr....

Yasuo Nakayama

Yasuo Nakayama

Mar 24, 2024

Dr. Yasuo Nakayama, DDSAge 79, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. with his loving family by his side.  Yasuo was born in Kurashiki City, Japan to the late Takao and Toshiko (nee Sumida) Nakayama.  Husband of Jan (nee Bartlett) Nakayama; loving father of Naomi...

Kevin P. O'Hara

Kevin P. O'Hara

Mar 21, 2024

Kevin Patrick O’Hara

“Uncle Kev”

Age 55 of Joliet, IL passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL with his loving family at his side.

Kevin was born in Joliet, IL to the late William and Patricia (nee Hicks) O’Hara and was a lifelong resident.  Beloved brother of his devoted siblings, William (Marlyn) O’Hara, Eileen (Bob) Stroud,...

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