Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

November 11, 2025

Winona Suzanne Ball “Suzy”

Mother, Nana, activist for equity, lifelong learner, world traveler, avid reader and published writer, retired nurse turned professional volunteer. Suzy taught others how to live imperfectly, grow from experiences, value authenticity, and that goals and expectations should be self-determined.

Suzy hiked the Camino de Santiago through Spain at 68, climbed Machu Picchu in Peru at 74, served at...

November 12, 2025

Patricia Ann Goes, 84, of Mokena, died peacefully on November 12, 2025, in her home.

She was born on January 24, 1941, to Pasquale (Pattie) and Anna (nee Scharff) Bonaparte in Chicago, IL.

Patricia attended Fenger High School in Roseland, IL.

She married Paul Goes in 1961 and they had 5 children, Debra, Carol, Marie, Susan and Steven.

She was a dedicated mother, animal...

November 24, 2025

Dale Edward Neushwander, 74 of Minooka, passed away suddenly on Nov. 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 26 years of Caren Butsky-Neushwander, Dad of Eric (Kelli) Neushwander and Melissa “Missy” (Adam, late 2025) Reinke; Stepdad of Judy (Scott) Haney, Gerald (Nerlyn Coriano) Butsky; Grandpa of Carson and Madelyn Neushwander, Evan Reinke, Bailey (Matthew) Haney, Kacey Haney, Korrie (Jimmy) Prodzenski, Melanie (Blair)...

November 24, 2025

Rudolph J. Wolf

Age 72, of New Lenox, IL, passed away after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born in Joliet, IL, to the late Joseph and Bertha (née Grayhack) Wolf.

Beloved husband of Mary E. (née Garrett); loving father of Jason (Sylvia) Wolf, Monica (Joseph) Ziems, and...

November 20, 2025

Phyllis Marie Frye (1942-2025)

Phyllis Marie Frye, age 83, of Chicago, Illinois, died in her home on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. 

Phyllis was born to Maxine and Harry Engelsen in Chicago on March 18th, 1942. A tenacious and accomplished “jack of all trades, ” she built a life for herself and her five children in Country Club Hills, Il. , a suburb...

November 17, 2025

Age 75, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Susan is survived by her loving children: Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny; grandchildren: Jordan (Joseph) Banass, Kaitlynn (Nicholas) Hernandez, Ryan Zimny, Carter Zimny, and her beloved pup Cooper.

Susan was proceeded in death by her parents Henry and Florence Capsack, her loving husband of 5 years Thomas Graf.

Susan was a woman...

November 17, 2025

Allen Feigel

November 3, 1945 - November 17, 2025

age 80, of Dyer, Indiana; formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2025 while in hospice care at Dyer Nursing-Sheffield Manor.

Allen is survived by his loving family Carol Kohl McNichols, sister; David McNichols, brother-in-law; Donna Feigel, sister; and dear nieces and nephews. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Laura...

November 16, 2025

Charlotte A. Brown (nee Roberts)

Age 88 of New Lenox, IL passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. Charlotte was born in Decatur, IL to the late Garland and Georgia (nee Jones) Roberts.

Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Brown; Survived by husband Dermond “David” Sneed. Loving mother of Cheryl (late Roger) Story, Suzan (Robert) Cmolik, Linda (Jerry) Carrigan,...

November 16, 2025

AWDREY A. VARCHETTO (SIMONS)

Age 65, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at her home in Frankfort.

Awdrey is survived by her loving family, husband, Paul Varchetto, mother, Audrey Simons (Gargas) children, Anthony (Nicole) Varchetto, Kristin (Sean) Tinlin, Nicholas (Rose) Varchetto, Michael Varchetto, Matthew Varchetto, grandchildren, Brooklyn Varchetto, Annalise Tinlin, siblings, Sharon Simons, Jennifer Simons, Mary Sue Simons and many...

November 14, 2025

Age 80, of Chicago, passed away Friday November 14, 2025 at Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus.

Maryanne is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Rodney Riley, children, Debra Travis, Maryanne "Sissy" Travis, Patty (Brian) Murphy, David (Tina) Travis, Cathy (Daniel) Stevens, daughter-in-law Sue Travis, grandchildren, Kelly, Michael, Christina, Amanda, David, Kimmy, Laura, Christopher, Sara, Megan, Ashley, Michael, Timothy, 15 great...

November 12, 2025

CINDY L. KOKAL (ROBINSON)

Age 79, of Monee, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Cindy is survived by her loving family, children, Kimberly (Daniel) McArdle, Kip (Christina) Kokal, grandchildren, Trevor (Jenna) McArdle, Camden (Amber) McArdle, Brayden Kokal, Keegan Kokal, Destiny (Noah DeLano) Kellerhals and Ella Kellerhals.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Norval...

November 12, 2025

Age 61, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Kathy Lyman (Kohlstedt), mother, Dorothy Lyman (Maxa), children, Alyssa (Lucas) Strait, Kaitlin (Kenny) Maurer, grandsons, Gavin Cole Maurer, baby boy Strait due in March 2026, siblings, Michael (Liz) Lyman, Laura (Michael) Beck, brother in-law, Michael Jackson...

November 12, 2025

Debra Sue (nee Brown) Price

Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Flora L. and Kenneth E. Brown. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Jeffrey P. Price, and the devoted mother of Chandra (Carl) Dalton, Wendy (Chris) Karger,...

November 10, 2025

Age 62, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home with her family by her side.

Jacqueline is survived by her loving husband of 30 years Jeffrey Davis, children Joseph Davis, Jenna Davis, father Joseph (Irena) Rohaly, siblings Steven (Mary) Rohaly, Michael (Lisa) Rohaly.

Jacqueline was proceeded in death by her mother Barbara Rohaly

Jacqueline was a loving mother of two, a wife, an...

November 9, 2025

Gregory Neal Flesch, age 65, of Frankfort, Illinois, asleep in Jesus on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with his loving family by this side. He was born June 12, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest of two children born to Calvin Otto Flesch and Mabel Ellen Huelskoetter. After graduating from Missouri State University in 1982 with a B.S. in Finance,...

November 9, 2025

MARVIN “JACK” GOESEL

Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at his home in New Lenox.

Jack is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Goesel (Brotsche), children, Shane Goesel, Heather Goesel Kumlin, former daughter in-law, Laura Davis, siblings, Karan (Charlie) Walikonis, Dale (Cindy) Goesel, Edward (Leslie) Goesel, Keith Goesel and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack was preceded...

November 9, 2025

November 7, 2025

Rosemarie A. Poplawski 81, of New Lenox was born in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Josephine (nee Zelazzo) Goslawski, and passed away November 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Poplawski. Loving mother of Debbie (Tom) Cannon, Carol (Steve) Memenga, Kenneth (Shirley) Poplawski, Alan (Kathy) Poplawski, Robert (Christy) Poplawski, and Roseanne (Justin) Muzinic; proud grandmother of 19,...

November 6, 2025

John J. “Jack” Heil Jr.

Age 80 of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Homer Glen, IL and Shorewood, IL passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Jack was born in Chicago, IL to the late John Sr. and Florence (nee Taylor) Heil.

Beloved husband of Susan (nee McRight) Heil; loving father of Karri McRight and John (fiancée Anne...

November 4, 2025

Richard A. Frost Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and storyteller, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox, Illinois, on November 4, 2025. Born on August 28, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was a vibrant soul who filled the lives of those around him with laughter and joy.

Known for his engaging personality, Richard delighted in telling stories and joking around,...