Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

October 21, 2020

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver, age 70 a resident of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Loving mother of Lisa (Devin) Strahla and Tim (Gretchen) Shaver; beloved sister of the late Michael Kaminski, Daniel Kaminski, John (Julia) Kaminski, Mark (Jacque) Kaminski, Diane (Don) Stender, Robert Martinek, Dan Martinek, late John (Terri) Martinek, Marla Dabe and Camilla (Brian) Ohrt; dearest grandmother...

Catherine M. Cozzi

Catherine M. Cozzi

October 21, 2020

CATHERINE M. COZZI (WHITE) Age 53, of Plainfield, formerly of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Cathy is survived by her loving family, husband, Mark Cozzi, children, Nicholas (fiancée Michael Krumlauf) Cozzi, Jacob (Margot Bernal) Cozzi, mother, Mary Ellen White (Doyle), mother & father in-law, Bill & Carol Purbaugh, mother...

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

October 21, 2020

Ashley Nicole Sobbe, age 2 of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Loving daughter of Ken and Marietta (De Falco) Sobbe, II; cherished sister of Kyle De Falco and Lindsey Sobbe; dearest granddaughter of Sharon and the late Phil De Falco and the late Ken Sobbe; beloved great...

Karen  Lynn Hauser

Karen Lynn Hauser

October 20, 2020

Karen Lynn Hauser, age 66 a resident of Joliet formerly of Frankfort and Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving mother of Kristen (Anthony Di Paolo) Hauser, Don Hauser, Amanda Hauser and Roberto Gonzales; dearest sister of Patricia (William) Yeager and Robert Hauser, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Nolan Di Paolo and Marley Gonzales; lifelong partner of Robert...

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

October 20, 2020

Lawrence E. Jagmin, DDS, age 70, a resident of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving husband of Donna (Bernhard) Jagmin; dearest father of Michael (Melissa) Jagmin and Kathryn (Michael) Sowa; dearest brother of Dr. Gary (Maureen) Jagmin and Dr. Jeffrey (Marianne) Jagmin; cherished grandfather of MJ Sowa; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; dear son...

John P. Campbell Sr.

John P. Campbell Sr.

October 19, 2020

JOHN P. CAMPBELL SR. Age 62, of Monee passed away Monday, October 19th, 2020 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Paula Campbell (Aquilina), mother Janet Campbell (Nihells), children, Lauren (Nicholas) Hagen, John (Corissa) Campbell Jr., grandchildren, Mary Campbell, John Campbell III, Connor Hagen, siblings, Janet “Kathy” (Robert) Haavig, Pamela McNichols, Keith Campbell, Patrick...

Wilma  Joyce Nowland

Wilma Joyce Nowland

October 18, 2020

Wilma Joyce Nowland (Henry) Age 83, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Homer Nowland; loving mother of Linda Nowland, Scott (Debbie) Nowland, Randy (Barb) Nowland, and Tammy (Michael) Naus; cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 18, and great-great grandmother of 6; dear sister of Anita Nolenberg; also survived by numerous...

Wayne V. Burton

Wayne V. Burton

October 18, 2020

WAYNE V. BURTON Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Wayne is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Burton (McNair), children, Ronald Burton, Allen (JoAnna) Burton, sister, Elaine Stephen, grandchildren, Trevor (Ying) Burton, Conor Burton, Wade Burton, Sam Burton and Jack Burton. Wayne was preceded in death by his...

Jerilyn Franciskovich

Jerilyn Franciskovich

October 17, 2020

Jerilyn Franciskovich (Clark) Age 78, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Beloved wife of 58 years to Michael F. Franciskovich; loving mother of Michael E. (Diane) Franciskovich and Mark Franciskovich; cherished grandmother of Michael D. Madison, and Morgan Franciskovich; dear sister of Larry (Kathie) Clark and Vicki (Dick) Richmiller; also survived by numerous loving...

Jean T.  Buck

Jean T. Buck

October 17, 2020

Jean T. Buck passed peacefully on October 17th at her home surrounded by love. She was born in Indiana and was one of 6 children. She met her soulmate in college and together they raised 5 children. She became a 3rd grade teacher at Orland Park School District for close to 30 years, retiring at the age of 67. Jean...

Timothy R.  Dixon

Timothy R. Dixon

October 16, 2020

Timothy R. Dixon Age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Friday, October 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy Dixon (Blackburn); loving brother of Peggi Maher and Maureen Ryan; dear uncle of Liam Dixon, Brendan (Pam) Maher, Kevin Maher, and Chaz (Kendra) Blackburn; brother-in-law of Charles (Denise) Blackburn. He loved seeing and hearing about the activities...

George Alexander Faris, Sr.

George Alexander Faris, Sr.

October 16, 2020

George Alexander Faris Sr., age 74, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Beverly, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Loving husband of Denise ( Doorley) Faris; beloved father of George A. (Autumn) Faris Jr. and Jennifer (Mark) Basile; dearest brother of Virginia (William) Goodwin; cherished grandfather of Mark, Andrew and Allison Basile and Holly and Vivian Faris. George was...

Donald F. La Barbara

Donald F. La Barbara

October 12, 2020

Donald F. La Barbara Age 83, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Beloved husband of 49 years to Marguerite “Peggy” La Barbara (Anderson); loving father of Donna (Dan) Brtis; cherished grandfather of Hannah, Katie, and Danny Brtis. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose La Barbara (Adducci) and sister Janice Chiaro....

Vanessa M. Ferguson

Vanessa M. Ferguson

October 9, 2020

VANESSA M. FERGUSON (VELA) Age 63, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Vanessa is survived by her loving family, former husband, Robert Ferguson Jr., children, Bob Ferguson, Katherine Ferguson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Vanessa was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar & Marie Vela (Gonzalez). Vanessa’s greatest love...

Caroline M. Kreczmer

Caroline M. Kreczmer

October 9, 2020

CAROLINE M. KRECZMER (KOLODZIEJ) Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away at her home Friday, October 9th, 2020 in Frankfort. Caroline is survived by her loving family, children, Gary (Gisela) Kreczmer, Sherry (Terrance) O’Donnell and Laury Kreczmer. Grandma of Dan (Danielle), Matt (Anna), Mike, Kaley, Carly, Ben, Tim and Joe. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Dorothy...

Anna L. Macek

Anna L. Macek

October 9, 2020

Anna Livingstone Macek (nee Duncan) of New Lenox, Illinois, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2020. She was born in Chicago to the late George and Margaret Duncan and was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, George Peter Macek, and her brother, John. Anna had an infectious laugh and a smile that...

Chester  J.  Jewula

Chester J. Jewula

October 8, 2020

Chester J. Jewula, age 83, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Palos Heights, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He is survived by his loving family; wife Linda (nee Anderson) Jewula; children John (Kathy) Jewula, Karen Jewula and Betty Burke; step children Lori Cerrato and Kari (Mark) Skorusa; grandchildren Julia and Cassidy Jewula, Nicolas and Anthony Cerrato and Ashley,...

David S. Vaclav

David S. Vaclav

October 6, 2020

David S. Vaclav Sr. Age 56, a resident of Tinley Park, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Doris (Wohler); loving father of David S. Vaclav Jr.; dear brother of Daniel (Pamela) Vaclav and stepbrother of Bill (Bonnie) Shileny; dear uncle of Vanessa (Daniel) Butler, Jessica Vaclav, Karl Jr., Megan (Keith) Mochel, Drew, Jonathan, Jennifer; and...

Alison J August

Alison J August

October 6, 2020

ALISON J. AUGUST Age 47, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at her home in New Lenox. Alison is survived by her loving family, husband, Michael Dabrowski, mother, Kathleen August (Fenton), brother, Alex August, nieces, Ashley August, Cheyanne August, Chloe August and numerous cousins. Alison was preceded in death by her father George August. Alison was a...

Sherri K.  Dixon

Sherri K. Dixon

October 5, 2020

Sherri K. Dixon Age 59, a resident of Springville, TN., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2020. Beloved wife of Scott Dixon; loving mother of Katie (Steve Downey) Rosinski, late Chris Rosinski, Megan (Justin) Zenere, and Caitlin Dixon; cherished grandmother of Logan Downey, Cartier Zenere, Honee Zenere, Anthony Zenere, and Laylani Zenere; treasured daughter of LaVonne and the late...