Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

December 6, 2020

Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco, 82, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully holding the hand of his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Louise (nee Rossetto) on Dec. 6, 2020. Vince is also survived by his daughter Maria Doyle of S. Chicago Hts., granddaughter, Melanie Doyle, many siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Dragone (Caserta), Italy, to Arthur and Maria Gianfrancesco....

December 6, 2020

Mary Ann Kochel (nee Steinquist) 82, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Joliet, Mary Ann was born to her loving parents, Albert and Florence (nee Woelfel) Steinquist. Beloved wife of 60 years of Clarence F. Kochel; loving mother of...

December 5, 2020

J. STEPHEN CARTER Age 80, passed away Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Stephen is survived by his loving family, children, Janice Kohler, Brad (Carla) Carter, grandchildren, Alicia Kohler, Melissa Carter and Benjamin Carter. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Ethelda Carter (Armstrong) and sister Sally Taylor. Stephen was a car...

December 5, 2020

Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski (nee Myers) 93, formerly of Orland Park, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Virginia was born in South Rockwood Michigan to the late Melvin and Helen (nee Olah) Myers. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kwiatkowski (1995); loving mother of Colleen (Rick McHale) Pickens, Alan Kwiatkowski, Mark (Robyn)...

December 5, 2020

Thelma Remus Jankowski, age 97, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and Harvey, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Loving wife of the late Eugene Jankowski; beloved mother of Walter (Lily) Jankowski, Michael Jankowski, Mary (John) Fyfe, Joseph Jankowski and Tom (Karen) Jankowski; dearest sister of Laverne Redlon and the late Robert Harris; cherished grandmother of 10...

December 4, 2020

Gary F. Dortmann 76, of Mokena, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, IL. Gary was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Fredrick Dortmann and Lillian (nee Lewis) Susdorf. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Kuech); loving father of Valerie (the late Jimmy) Harbin; cherished grandfather of Cody and Megan Harbin; dear brother...

December 4, 2020

ALLEN J. BUDNEY SR. Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Allen is survived by his loving family, wife, Denise Budney (Doyle), mother, Christine Budney (Wasowicz), children, Allen “AJ” (Crystal) Budney Jr., Christopher (Megan) Budney, Patrick Budney, Thomas Budney, sister, Karen (Dominic) Santoro, grandchildren, Ainsley Budney, Camden Budney and...

December 3, 2020

Edward M. Mulheran Age 84, of Mokena, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois passed away on December 3, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of the late Rosemary (Scales) Mulheran; beloved father of the late Erin Mulheran-Biggerstaff, Mary Pat (Jim) Stewart, Brian (Joyce) Mulheran, Daniel Mulheran, Bridget (Vern) Abel and Kerry Hannigan; dearest brother of Marion...

December 2, 2020

Donald A. Carrigan, age 84 a resident of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, Decemeber 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of LaWanda Carrigan (Morrison); beloved father of Jerry (Linda) Carrigan; dearest brother of Jerry (late Donna) Carrigan, late Joe Carrigan, Janice (Late Bob) Eklund and late Edith Kinman; cherished grandfather of Teri (David) Tucci and...

December 2, 2020

Mary Friar Moutvic, 85, of Crete passed away Dec. 2, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard G. Moutvic, M.D., and her children Richard (Kimberly) Moutvic, Dr. Margaret (Stephen) Wasz, the late Daniel (Mary) Moutvic, Maureen (Stephen) Sheetz, and Peter (Lisa) Moutvic. Loving grandmother of Katie and Nathan Moutvic, Molly (Casey) Jones, Michael and Sean...

December 2, 2020

Victoria Smith- Connolly (Hajduk) Age 95, of Joliet, formerly a longtime resident of Riverdale, passed away on, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at The Parc in Joliet. Loving wife of the late Robert F. Connolly; beloved mother of David M. Smith; dearest sister of Mary Combs, Annette Kuta, Berniece Hansen, Helen Rimkus, Stanely R. Hajduk all late; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey...

December 1, 2020

Nicole L. Mikulich Age 26, passed away on December 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her beloved family, after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Loving daughter of Guy and Sandy Mikulich (Iversen); treasured sister of Max and Cassie Mikulich; cherished grand-daughter of Bernadette and the late William Iversen and the late Raymond and late Louise Mikulich; also...

November 30, 2020

JOSEPH A. SRSNICK Age 90, of Mokena, entered into eternal life, Monday, November 30th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Debbie (Eric) Karlsson, Nick Srsnick, Allanna (late Jerry) Sell, grandchildren, Erik Karlsson, Jessica (fiancé Joe Oberts) Klein, Garrett Karlsson, great grandson, Jordan Klein and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in...

November 30, 2020

AUDREY J. FRANGELLA (KLOOS) Age 91, of Frankfort, beloved wife to the late Thomas “Frange” Frangella, passed away Monday, November 30th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Devoted mom of Therese (Wayne) Keller, Mary Jo (Bob) Gombas, Joann (Joe) Kessen, Tommy Frangella, Gerard (Kim) Frangella, Timothy (Cathy) Frangella, Christine (Mark) Crowley, Barbara (Corey) Bergamo and Maureen (Mike) Quaid. Dearest Granny...

November 29, 2020

Anna Mary Pentek (Takacs) Age 87, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Ernest W. Pentek, Sr.; loving mother of Ernest, Jr., (Retired Engineer CFD) Wife Susan; Daughter Katherine Anne; Daughter Janet; Son Robert, (Retired FF CFD); Son John, (Retired Battalion Chief CFD) Wife Brenda....

November 29, 2020

Mark E. Rodekohr Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oakton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Carol (Feehery); loving father of Brandon (Elizabeth) Rodekohr; cherished grandfather of Brynn and Harper Rodekohr; dear brother of Barb Rodekohr; fond uncle of Emily (Joey) (Bromfield), Ian (Monique) Rodekohr, Steve (Brenda) Feehery, Karn (Scott) Mallwitz, Kris...

November 29, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Martin Age 90, a longtime resident of Frankfort, formerly of Olympia Fields and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Loving wife of George Egofske and her late first husband Robert Martin; beloved mother of James Martin, Susan (Randy) Fox, Barbara (Peter) Egofske, Theresa (Jay) Farrell and the late Joan (John) Ryan; dearest stepmother of Dave...

November 28, 2020

JOANNE “JO” MILLER (MAGILL) Age 56, of Peotone, passed away Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joanne is survived by her loving family, husband, Danny Miller, children, Luke (Katie Stojak) Jackson, Ian (Madison Haag) Jackson, Kieran (Erica Hess) Jackson, grandson, Dawson Jackson, former husband, Coyt Jackson, parents, John Magill, Harry Wallace, siblings, Elizabeth (Tom) McQuiston,...

November 28, 2020

Virginia Mae Tracy (Marohnic) Age 93, a resident of Mokena passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Evert Tracy; loving mother of Evert (Leslie) Tracy, Sandra Regan, Jeanne (LaVerne) Moulton, and Ronald (Tina) Tracy; also survived by her fond daughter-in-law Sharon Tracy, numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her dedicated caregiver Tami Schilling. She was...

November 26, 2020