Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Karen M. Barnickel

Karen M. Barnickel

May 9, 2020

Karen M. Barnickel (nee Erskine) 71, of New Lenox, passed away May 9, 2020 in Arizona. Karen was born in Harvey, IL to the late Richard Gordon and Helen (nee Stover) Erskine. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Barnickel; loving mother of Dennis (Chris) Barnickel, Cindi (Adam) Schouten, and Jennifer Barnickel; cherished grandmother of Lukas Cole, Lacey Barnickel, Tyler...

Sharon L. Edrinn

Sharon L. Edrinn

May 9, 2020

SHARON L. EDRINN (TROESCH) Age 75, of Matteson passed away on Saturday, May 9th 2020 at her home. Sharon is survived by her loving family, husband and best friend of 53 years, Alan F. Edrinn, children, Christine (Brian) Cronin, Elizabeth (Ronald II) Basick, Alan W. (Kathleen) Edrinn, grandchildren, Erin Cronin, Daniel Cronin, Ronald Basick III, Allie Basick, Antoinette Edrinn, Quillan...

Larry D. Swarens

Larry D. Swarens

May 8, 2020

LARRY D. SWARENS Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Friday, May 8th 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years, Doreen Swarens (Hickling), children, Catherine (Kenny) Schipman, Wendy Swarens, Kevin (Chris) Swarens, grandchildren, Patrick Schipman, Emily Schipman, Ellie Schipman, Kyle Swarens, Reese Swarens, siblings, Carolyn Sue (Hank) Walstra,...

S.  Jane Knigge

S. Jane Knigge

May 7, 2020

S. Jane Knigge (Taylor), age 74, a resident of Morris formerly of Frankfort and Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving mother of Kimberly Knigge and Daniel (Sara) Knigge; cherished grandmother of Julia and Evan Knigge; dear daughter of the late Donald and late Adeline (Thomas) Taylor; dearest sister of Thomas...

Mark P. Sells

Mark P. Sells

May 5, 2020

Mark P. Sells 62, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Eleanor (nee Stankus) Sells. Loving and devoted husband of Debbie (nee Mangerson) Sells; loving step-father of Stacey (Matt) Gruca, Matt (Sarah) Packard, and Josh (Emily) Packard; cherished grandfather of Matthew Gruca,...

Gary T. Manheim

Gary T. Manheim

May 3, 2020

Gary T. Manheim Age 65, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving husband of Yvette Manheim (Mathis); dear brother of Deborah (Dan) Latham and Kathleen Manheim; cherished uncle of numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; dear brother-in-law of Kim (Westy) Westendorf; also survived by his beloved animals. He was preceded in death by his...

Bernadine E. Simanis

Bernadine E. Simanis

May 3, 2020

Bernadine E. Simanis (nee Petraitis) Age 85, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Loving mother of Cathy Blake, Mary Simanis, Richard (Susan) Simanis, and Mike Simanis; cherished grandmother of Ron (Kristin), Rich (Erin), Nick, Melissa (Tom), and Jim and cherished great-grandmother of Jameson and Tanner; dear sister of George (Karen) Petraitis and Virginia (Bob) Matyska....

Marion Alice Lindgren

Marion Alice Lindgren

May 2, 2020

Marion A. Lindgren (Thoeming), age 96, of Chicago Heights, South Holland and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She is survived by her loving family; children Claire (Larry) Hall, Robert (Voni) Lindgren and Susan (Tom) Kazmierczak; grandchildren Amanda (Brent) Honnold, Melissa (Corey) Morris, Megan (Joe) Humphrey, Matthew (Ashley) Hall and Wendy (Don) Muto; step grandson Scot (Kris)...

Roger H. Peterson

Roger H. Peterson

Apr 30, 2020

Roger H. Peterson, age 81, a resident of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Algonquin and Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Virginia Peterson (Hagstrom); beloved father of Jerry (Teri) Peterson, Wayne (Josie) Peterson and Michael (Patti) Peterson, Lynn (Howard) Saubert; cherished grandfather of Nicole Saubert,...

Irene A. Storako

Irene A. Storako

Apr 30, 2020

Irene A. Storako (Masier) age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills, Tinley Park and Roseland area, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Loving wife of the late Benedict Storako; beloved mother of Jerome Storako and Robert (Ceclilia) Storako; cherised grandmother of Becky (Tom) O’Brien, Rob (Jamie) Storako,...

Agnes D. Butcher

Agnes D. Butcher

Apr 29, 2020

Agnes D. Butcher (nee Jacklich) 93, of Joliet passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Agnes was born in Joliet to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Bick) Jacklich; beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Butcher; loving mother of Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandmother of Jerald Webb; loved aunt of numerous nieces...

James Haggard

James Haggard

Apr 29, 2020

James Haggard 72, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Kenneth and Katherine (nee Crawley) Haggard. Beloved husband of Joan (nee White); loving father of Brian Haggard, Nicole (David) McDonald, and Brandon Haggard; cherished grandpa of Sophia and Mason McDonald; dear brother of...

Mark A. Wolz

Mark A. Wolz

Apr 29, 2020

Did you hear that? It was with great sadness that Mark A. Wolz of New Lenox Passed away unexpectedly on April 29th, 2020. He was a wonderful, loving husband and father, who focused his life around his family. He will never be forgotten and forever missed with memories of pure joy and happiness. He is survived by his loving and...

John "Jack" N. Best

John "Jack" N. Best

Apr 27, 2020

John “Jack” N. Best 90, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena surrounded by family. Jack was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Wallace and Olga (nee Nelson) Best. He was the beloved husband of the late Norine (nee O’Toole) Best; loving father of Lana (Joseph) Levy, John Best, and Tom (Wendy) Best; cherished...

Aniela Hardel

Aniela Hardel

Apr 26, 2020

ANIELA HARDEL (UBYCHA) Age 97, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, April 26th 2020 at her home at Clarendale of Mokena. Aniela is survived by her loving family, daughter in-law, Mary Jane Hardel, grandchildren, Paul (Martha) Hardel, Jessica (Kevin) Gough, great grandchildren, Paul Hardel Jr., Cecilia Hardel, Molly Gough, Wyatt Gough, sister, Helen Bednarz and nieces Casmira...

Robert P. Massat, Sr.

Robert P. Massat, Sr.

Apr 26, 2020

Robert P. Massat, Sr. Age 74, of Frankfort, Green Garden Township, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. loving husband of 53 years of Diana “Penny” Massat (Norbut); beloved father of Monica (Matthew) Tures, Renee Perkovich, Jason (Dianna) Massat and Jeremy Massat; cherished papa of Lauren, Abigail, Madeline, Austin and Alyssa; dearest brother of Fred Massat, Stanley (Betty) Massat and...

Marlene F. Malic

Marlene F. Malic

Apr 25, 2020

MARLENE F. MALIC (EICH) Age 86, of Frankfort, formerly of Thornton passed away on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at the Park of Joliet Nursing Home in Joliet. Marlene is survived by her loving family, daughter, Karen (Charles) Nemeth, grandchildren, Bryan (Erin) Nemeth, Megan Nemeth, Michael Malic, Nathan Malic, Evan Malic, Sydnee Malic and several nieces and nephews. Marlene was preceded...

Nancy Ann Troester

Nancy Ann Troester

Apr 25, 2020

NANCY ANN TROESTER (COOPER) Age 82, of Naperville, former longtime resident of Park Forest and Tomahawk WI passed away on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Nancy is survived by her loving family, children, Gregg (Lee Ellen) Troester, Christine Burke, Richard Troester, Robert (Lynn) Troester, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death...

William P Kosic, Jr.

William P Kosic, Jr.

Apr 25, 2020

WILLIAM P. KOSIC, JR Age 58, of Monee passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, April 25th 2020 at his home in Monee. William is survived by his loving family, fiancée, Jeannie Sprenkle, children, Kyle Kosic, Alexis Kosic, mother, Lucille Kosic (Kasprzak), father, William P. (Elizabeth) Kosic Sr., sisters, Katherine Kosic, Karen Kosic-Williams, aunt, Carol Klut, niece, Tiffany (James) Benoit, nephew,...

Robert R. "Stilly" Stillwell

Robert R. "Stilly" Stillwell

Apr 24, 2020

Robert R. "Stilly", age 65, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 in Chicago, IL. Robert is survived, loved, and celebrated by his wife, Eileen (Sullivan) Stillwell, of 40 years; his children Katie (Todd) Tobolik and R.J. (Erica) Stillwell; his grandson Sullivan; his mother Barbara Stillwell; his sister, Lisa Williams (Rick) and his nephew, Ben. He is preceded in death...