Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

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

November 25, 2020

Mark J. Bogdan, Sr. Age 60, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Loving husband of Sara Bogdan (Brun); beloved father of Mark (Alexis) Bogdan, Jr., Jennifer Bogdan and Adam (Lara Speroff) Bogdan; cherished grandfather of Virginia and Beau Bogdan; dearest son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kukielski) Bogdan; dear brother...

November 25, 2020

Paul F Lotti Jr, age 78, of Crestwood peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Paul was born June 1, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Paul & Frances Lotti. Paul grew up in Chicago and once married helped raise his children while living in Midlothian. He was an owner operator and retired from Gary Transfer in 2003 He...

November 24, 2020

Karen L. Buhler (nee Barney), 72, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2020. Karen was a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University who went on to dedicate her life to teaching children with special needs. Even after she retired from her position with the Chicago Public School system, she continued as a tutor...

November 24, 2020

Violet M. Plankis Age 96, a resident of Homer Glen formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Loving wife of the late Joseph Plankis; beloved mother of Lee (Marie) Plankis, Robert Plankis, Ronald (Christine) Plankis and Joseph (Susan) Plankis; dearest sister of Marvin Ruis and several other deceased brothers and sisters; cherished grandmother of 10 and...

November 23, 2020

Obituary information is pending at this time.

November 22, 2020

Kenneth A. Kulik Age 65, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday on November 22, 2020. Loving husband of Sandy; devoted father of Tim (Jess) Kulik, Brian Kulik, and Natalie Kulik; dear brother of James (Nancy) Kulik and John (Lorrie) Kulik; also survived by his special niece and whom he called his guardian...

November 22, 2020

Harriett L. Stutz (Powell) Age 106, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Stutz. Loving mother of Juanita Fay Smalley and Philip Herbert Stutz; cherished grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 11; dear sister of Frank Jr. Powell and Muriel Lindstrom. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Sr. and Ina Powell...

November 21, 2020

Josephine M. “Josie” Srsnick (nee D’Orazio) 84, of Mokena, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. Josie was born in in Joliet to the late Crescenzo and Palma (nee Celidonio) D’Orazio. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Srsnick; loving mother of Debbie (Eric) Karlsson, Nick Srsnick, and Allanna (late Jerry) Sell; cherished grandmother of Erik Karlsson,...

November 19, 2020

GEORGE A. LONGINO Age 92, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, children, Georgette (Kevin) Lane, Andrea (Ricky) Spring, Eric (Debra) Longino, Karen Longino, Kurt (Marcia) Longino, sister, Dolores West, grandchildren, Sean Lane, Jessica (Andy) Jackson, Ashley (Adam) Stickels, Shanna Longino, Joshua Longino, Nicholas Perritano,...

November 19, 2020

CATHERINE “KAY” F. DUNBAR (DILLON) Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Catherine is survived by her loving family, children, Julie (Thomas) Maurice, David (Kimberly) Dunbar, Dana (James) Sarcletti, brother, Richard Dillon, “Ninnie” to William Maurice, Anna Maurice, Nathan Dunbar, Marisa Dunbar, Emily Dunbar, Christopher Sarcletti, Julia...

November 17, 2020

Gloria Smith (nee Edwards) 92, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Gloria was born in Joliet to the late Joseph A. and Harriet (nee Blakemore) Edwards. Beloved wife of 68 years of the late Lawrence E. Smith (2016); loving mother of Leslie (Jerry Lee) Gingery and the late Terry L. Smith...

November 17, 2020

James was born in Chicago, IL to Gregorio Cortes and Natalia Acevedo on March 30, 1956. He went to Kelly High School and graduated in 1974. He went on to work for Keene Ignition and P&G Keene for 45+ years. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan who loved the White Sox and the Bears. James is preceded in death...

November 15, 2020

Ronald Dean Bay III 40, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Ronald was born in Carthage, MO to Ronald D. Jr. and Julia K. (nee McClendon) Bay. Beloved son of Ron and Julia; loving father of Cara Bay; dear brother of Christopher R. (Sarah) Bay; loved uncle of Jake Bay. Ron was a Sound Engineer at...

November 14, 2020

Socorro Ojeda of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 86. She was preceded by her husband Mardonio Ojeda; her daughter Alicia Betancourt; brother and sister; mother and father. Surviving family members include her brothers and sisters; children, Ofelia Guzman, Arturo. Ojeda, Bertha Reyes, Juan Ojeda, Yolanda Guzman, Jose Ojeda, Maria Vana; 23 grandchildren;...

November 14, 2020

Raymond B. Salvador Age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (McErlean) Salvador; loving father of Mark Salvador, Brian (Deanna) Salvador, Matthew (Nicole) Salvador, and Kristen Salvador; cherished grandfather of Payton, Evan, Raymond, and Anthony Salvador; also survived by cousins and family. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Emidio and Julia...

November 13, 2020

Linda Sue Munoz (Vasquez) Age 67, a resident of Plainfield formerly longtime of Harvey, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Manuel and late Amelia (Ortiz) Vasquez; beloved step daughter of Zulema Vasquez; dearest mother of Diana (Miguel) Carbajal, Teresa Marroquin, Abigail Munoz, late Abel (Lucia) Munoz, Leticia Munoz, and Carlos (Niki) Munoz; dear sister...

November 11, 2020

STEPHEN E. WOOD Age 27, of Frankfort passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic work accident Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. Stephen is survived by his loving family, parents, John & Amy Wood (Sorensen) biological mother, Kimberly Wood, grandparents, Robert & Georgia Sorensen, Frank & Marilyn Edelen, siblings, Michael (Shay) Edelen, Danielle Tuel, Kirby (Kyle) Edelen-Gottwald, Jacob Kratovic, William...

November 11, 2020

Age 39, a resident of Parrish, FL. Formerly of Frankfort, IL., passed away on November 11, 2020. Loving husband of Holli Minette (Detlaf); devoted father of Haley, Anthony IV, and Dominic Minette; beloved son of Anthony Jr. and Debra; Minette (Podobnik); treasured brother of Anna (Jeno) Giorgi and Aimee (Ryan) York; fond uncle of Nico Giorgi and Francesca Giorgi and...