Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

November 10, 2020

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, at the age of 82. Raymond was born in the village of Itoo, Lebanon. He came to the U.S. at age 7, where his family settled in Peoria, Illinois. Having a deep love for people and a life-long love of learning, Raymond always wanted...

Gail Sabatino

Gail Sabatino

November 9, 2020

Gail Sabatino (Fitzgerald) Age 81, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph Sabatino; loving mother of Laura (Dan) Kelly, Theresa M. Sabatino, Joseph T. Jr. (Sharon) Sabatino, and Brian M. Sabatino; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Adam), Jessica (Dennis), Kristina (Kyle), Elise, Joseph T. III, Claudia (Zeke), and Matthew, and great-grandmother of 8;...

Violet E. Mesch

Violet E. Mesch

November 8, 2020

VIOLET E. MESCH (BETZ) Age 74, of Tinley Park passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Violet is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dawn (Kevin) Schultz, Diana (Scott) Kunz, grandchildren, Braedon Kunz, Abigail Kunz and numerous cousins. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Delma Betz (Porter) and brother Francis...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

November 8, 2020

Daniel M. Phillips Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Cindy (Matul); loving father of John, Boone, and Mark Phillips; dear brother of Patricia (Jim) Hofmann, David (Terry) Phillips, Donna (Art) Marcotte, Debbie (Joe) Leib, and Ron (Krista) Phillips; also survived by numerous loving...

Larry Kozar

Larry Kozar

November 8, 2020

Larry Kozar 67, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home. Larry was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Violet (nee Ursini) Kozar. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ducett); loving father of Matt (Danielle) and Chad; cherished papa of Madison, Weston and Lilly; dear brother of Marty (Debbie), the late Joseph (Kathy), Barbara (late...

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

November 7, 2020

ETHYL “RUTH” ADELMANN Age 82, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at Moraine Court Supportive Living in Bridgeview. Ruth is survived by her loving family, son, Sean (Cathy) Tudhope, grandchildren, Justin Tudhope and Stephanie Tudhope. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert "Red" Adelmann. Ruth was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Raul Robledo

Raul Robledo

November 6, 2020

Raul Robledo 92, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Friday, November 6, 2020. Raul was born in Chicago to the late Elias and the late Maria (nee Gil) Robledo. Beloved husband 72 years to Sophie (nee Vargas) Robledo; loving father of the late Raul Jr. (Cheryl) Robledo, Alfred (Veronica) Robledo, Linda Robledo (Michael Stack), and Sandra (Steven) Rabin;...

Alvin "Al" Wille

Alvin "Al" Wille

November 6, 2020

Alvin “Al” Wille 79, of Lockport formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Al was born in Blue Island, IL to the late Wilbert and Esther (nee Marquardt) Wille. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Keane); loving father of Denise (Todd Muszanski) Budz and Brian (Sherry) Wille; cherished grandfather of Michael...

Joseph C. Mcdonnell

Joseph C. Mcdonnell

November 6, 2020

Joseph "Papa" C. McDonnell "Blackie" Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, November 6th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Helen Blount-McDonnell, children, William McDonald, Suzanne (Paul) Clover, Michael (Andrea) Blount, sister, Anna Moore, grandchildren, Aisling Clover, James (Noel) Blount, Kaitlyn Blount, Amanda Blount, Lauren Blount, Logan Blount, Olivia Blount, great grandchild,...

Daniel L. Kurber

Daniel L. Kurber

November 4, 2020

Daniel L. Kurber, 88, of Frankfort, IL, earned his angel wings in Heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Daniel was born on September 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He was a proud Veteran, as he served in the military as a medic in the Korean War. Dan was best known for his years treating his...

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

November 3, 2020

Francis J. Kolavo (aka Frank, Babe, Dad, Grandpa, Fran, and Crash) On Tuesday, November 3rd, at the age of 84, Frank passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a resident of both Orland Park, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida. Frank was dearly loved by his wife Ann Kolavo (Cassidy), and a loving father to Terri Boutwell (Kolavo) and...

Nancy L. Shostok

Nancy L. Shostok

November 2, 2020

NANCY L. SHOSTOK (MALEK) Age 57, of Mokena, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at her home in Mokena. Nancy is survived by her loving family, husband, James Shostok, children, Stephanie (Basil Zager) Shostok, Nicholas Shostok, siblings, Karen Ellers, Richard (Janice Lewandowski) Malek, Sandra (Bob) Arthurs, Jim Malek, sister in-law, Susan Malek, brothers in-law, Michael Shostok, Thomas Shostok, Richard Shostok,...

Nicole  Anne  Hirsch

Nicole Anne Hirsch

November 2, 2020

Nicole Anne Hirsch 8/18/1979 – 11/2/20 Age 41, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home with her family at her side. Beloved daughter of Dolly (Darlene) Hirsch & late Gregory Hirsch who adored his “poopka,”dearest sister of April Hirsch Moyer (William Moyer), Kimberley Hirsch-Haugh (Shawn V. Haugh), and Kelli Hirsch-Olson (Michael A. Olson); treasured and very special aunt...

Sharon F. Hudson

Sharon F. Hudson

October 30, 2020

Sharon F. Hudson (Brock) Age 55, a resident of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved wife of Andy Hudson; loving mother of Joshua Hudson and Jessica (Jared) Martin; dear sister of Roberta (Louie) Blankenship and Joyce (Chris) Kotrva and half-sister of Jessica (Mike) Bolton; treasured daughter-in-law of Susan and Dale Hudson;...

Andrew K. Gavin

Andrew K. Gavin

October 28, 2020

ANDREW K. GAVIN Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Maria Gavin (Lewellen), children, Noa Marie Lewellen, Alexandria Gavin, Frank Gavin, siblings, Erin (John) Eckdahl, Lori Nielsen, Steven (Missy) Gavin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Andrew was preceded...

Patrick J. Lynch

Patrick J. Lynch

October 27, 2020

Patrick John Lynch 91, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Patrick was born in Chicago to the late Charles J. and Alice A. (nee O’Neil) Lynch. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen C. (nee Kearney); loving father of Charles (Carrie) Lynch, Patricia (Jack) O’Connor, William Lynch, and Kaylen...

Richard Aust

Richard Aust

October 25, 2020

Richard Aust, age 63, a resident of Richton Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Loving son of Beatrice (Caraballo) Aust and the late Rudi Aust; beloved father of Ryen Jeffries , Maria (Clayton) Manheim, Sarah (Nando) Izaguirre and Christopher Aust; dearest brother of Edward (late Terry Beth) Aust; cherished grandfather of Trinitty, Robert, Jason, Liana,...

Kevin M. Kosteck

Kevin M. Kosteck

October 23, 2020

Kevin Michael Kosteck 25, of New Lenox passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. Kevin was born in Oak Lawn, to Edward & Catherine (nee Pease) Kosteck. Preceded in death by grandparents Frank & Florence Pease. Survived by his loving family; his parents Edward & Catherine, Grandparents Edward & Kathleen Kosteck, his siblings Samantha Kosteck-Nagy (Jeremy), Edward Kosteck, Caitlin Kosteck-Ryan (Kevin),...

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

October 21, 2020

JANET O’CONNELL-MAUGE Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. Janet is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Mauge, siblings, Tom (Lynn) Beard, Joan (Jim) Wiers, Andrew (Zubin) O’Connell, Joseph (Lisa) O’Connell, many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Sadie. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Wanda O’Connell (Rosine) and brother Michael...

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

October 21, 2020

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel, age 93, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home. Loving husband of Theresa (Hack) Hellriegel; beloved father of Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ron) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe, late Donald (Lisa) Hellriegel; cherished grandfather of Dane,Joshua, Jordan, Margaret, Jake, Sage, Nicole, Cody, Zachary, Alexis, Sadie,...