Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Richard E. Wheet

Richard E. Wheet

April 5, 2020

Richard E. Wheet 72, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2020. Richard was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Elbert and Mildred (nee Roach) Wheet. Loving father of Kimberli (Jerome) Evon, Richard Wheet, and Scott Wheet; cherished grandfather of Kaelen Evon and Emma Evon; dear brother of BettyJo (late William) Howell and Michael Wheet. Richard was...

Marie C. Baker

Marie C. Baker

April 5, 2020

Marie C. Baker, 77 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday April 5, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Marie is survived by her husband Larry Baker. Loving mother to Jean (Bill) Serviss, Jennifer (Randy) Johnson, Julie Sterna and Stepchildren Gail (Michael) Pelekoudas, Christine (David) Knafl, Larry Baker, Jr., Steven Baker and John (Andrea) Baker Cherished grandmother to Cody, Tori, Rebecca, Hailey...

Robert Lee Dickson

Robert Lee Dickson

April 4, 2020

Robert Lee Dickson Age 84, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Karen (Spice); loving father of Jim Dickson and Pam (Doug) Bright; cherished grandfather of Kelsey and Sydney Bright. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Marie Dickson (Boseth). Robert was a United States Army Veteran and member of...

Patrick J. Frainey

Patrick J. Frainey

April 4, 2020

Patrick J. Frainey Age 85, a resident of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of 36 years to Karen Frainey; proud father of James (Suzanne), late Patrick, Thomas, and Dawn (Eric); cherished grandfather of 11 and treasured great-grandfather of 7. Patrick was born in Chicago in 1934, he...

David P. Ramirez

David P. Ramirez

April 4, 2020

David P. Ramirez, 62 of Park Forest, passed away after a sudden illness on April 4, 2020. Father of Magdalena Ramirez, Melissa Ramirez, Marissa R. Ramirez, David U. Ramirez, and Miranda J. Ramirez. Grandfather of 14 and Great-Grandfather of 4. Brother of Remigio P. Ramirez Jr, Rachel Perez, Ignatius P. (Imelda) Ramirez, Edward Andrew Ramirez, Armand P. (Jann) Ramirez, Ruby...

Vivian Helen Mitcheff

Vivian Helen Mitcheff

April 4, 2020

Vivian Helen Mitcheff, nee Shanks, age 83 of Elwood, IL, at rest on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Mitcheff. Loving mother of Natalie (Mark) Bechtold, Darrin Mitcheff, Kevin (Bridgette) Mitcheff, and the late Phillip Jr. (Tari) Mitcheff. Loving grandmother of many dear grandchildren. Devoted daughter of the late Bruno and Genevieve Szczech (Shanks), nee Bafia....

Debra Lynn Plant

Debra Lynn Plant

April 4, 2020

Debra (Debi) Lynn Plant, 64, of Plainfield, IL, passed away on April 4, 2020 at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago, IL. Debra was born in Chicago, IL to Arlene (Boyd) & Miles Plant on February 22, 1956. She grew up in Sauk Village, IL where she graduated from Bloom High School. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from...

Richard A. Miller

Richard A. Miller

April 3, 2020

Richard A. Miller Age 90, of Manhattan formerly a longtime resident of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Melba Miller (Bradford); beloved father of Julie Miller, Pam (Ken) Garland and Richard J. Miller; dearest son of the late Oran and Adilade (King) Miller; fond brother...

Shirley Ann Rooney

Shirley Ann Rooney

April 2, 2020

Shirley Ann Rooney (nee Guetschow) 84, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Shirley was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Henrietta (nee Dion) Guetschow. Loving mother of Allen Rooney, the late Thomas Rooney, the late Lori Rooney, and Lynn Rooney; cherished grandmother of Matthew Rooney and Patrick Rooney; dear cousin...

Lawrence F. Hollatz

Lawrence F. Hollatz

April 2, 2020

Lawrence F. “Larry” Hollatz Age 57, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved son of Joyce (Carroll) Hollatz and the late Dr. Lawrence W. Hollatz, DDS; loving brother of Mark (Elizabeth “Libby”) Hollatz and Lisa Mills; devoted life partner of Alice Fernandez; also survived by cherished aunt Mary Kay...

Mary  Kay Haskett

Mary Kay Haskett

April 2, 2020

Mary Kay Haskett (nee Nethaway) 58, of Beecher, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Anthony Nethaway. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Wayne. She was the dear mother of Justin (Lindsay) and Stacey (Kenny) Urban, and devoted grandmother of Jordan, Miranda,...

Mary Ann Juricic

Mary Ann Juricic

March 31, 2020

Mary Ann Juricic (Murphy) Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home, with her family, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Charles J. Juricic; loving mother of Jodi (Christopher) Pollack; cherished grandmother of Logan and Samuel Pollack; dear sister of Joseph (late Patricia) Murphy and the late Thomas Patrick Murphy. Also...

Ronald Lee Lorenz

Ronald Lee Lorenz

March 30, 2020

Ronald L. Lorenz Age 84,of New Lenox IL, formerly of Lansing IL, passed away March 30, 2020 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Ronald is survived by his loving children, Joe (Erin) Lorenz, Jeff (Sharon) Lorenz, Janell (Jeff) McDonald, grandchildren, Elyse Lorenz, John (Kara) Lorenz, Lauren Lorenz, Jessica (Dan) O’Sullivan, Carissa Lorenz, Mark Lorenz, Leah McDonald, Alex McDonald and...

Elaine Juskie

Elaine Juskie

March 29, 2020

Elaine Juskie, 82, of Tinley Park, passed away on March 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving family, children: Karen (Ken) Stebbins of WI; Ken (Vicki) Juskie of Frankfort; John Juskie of VA, David (Kathleen) Juskie of Elmhurst. Grandchildren: Michael (Jessica) McDougal, Zachary (Hayley) McDougal, Matthew, Angela, MacCauley, Ryan Juskie, Tatum, Jake, Morgan Juskie, Madeline, Thomas Juskie. Great-grandchildren: Henry,...

Michael J. Bailey

Michael J. Bailey

March 28, 2020

Michael J. Bailey 70, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Michael was born in Chicago to the late Irvin and Marie (nee Harper) Bailey. Loving father of Tracy Bailey and Marie Bailey; cherished grandfather of Chase Bailey and Reaghan Downing; dear brother of Sandy (Bob) Becht, Linda (Mark) Molitor, the late James...

Harriet P. Koller

Harriet P. Koller

March 28, 2020

HARRIET P. KOLLER Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2020. Harriet was born in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin to the late Chares and Viola (nee Hinton) Obinger. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Koller; loving mother of the late Richard W. Koller, Kathleen (Bob) Weems, Ellen (Aziz Barzi) Koller, and Allan (Debra) Koller;...

Richard Allen Ericksen

Richard Allen Ericksen

March 28, 2020

Richard A. Ericksen, 81, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home. Richard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Peter E. and Ida M. (nee Grabill) Ericksen. Beloved husband of the late Emily K “Corky” (nee Lavitt) Ericksen; loving father of Teresa Ericksen, Laura (Ray) Serafinn, Tracy Galifos and Kim...

James E. Shaw

James E. Shaw

March 27, 2020

James E. Shaw 73, of Matteson, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Berwyn, IL to the late John and Lucille (nee Golatka) Shaw and was also preceded in death by his step mother Genevieve Shaw. Beloved husband of 50 years of Donna (nee Goering) Shaw; loving father of...

Karen  S. Sandberg

Karen S. Sandberg

March 26, 2020

KAREN S. SANDBERG (PHILLIPS) Age 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Karen is survived by her loving family, children, Clifford (Beth) Sandberg, Lisa (David) Regan, Erica (Andrew) Meyer, grandchildren, Allison Regan and Jacob Regan. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. Edgar & Barbara Phillips (Fry), husband,...

Jacqueline Miller

Jacqueline Miller

March 26, 2020

Jacqueline Miller (nee Vogt) 89, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Jacqueline was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Lester and Eloise (nee Tag) Vogt. Beloved wife of the late DeVaughn A. Miller; loving mother of Deborah (Steven) Wahlert, the late Kyle Miller, Pamela Murrin Schultz (Ronald), Doak (Peggy) Miller, DeVaughn "Chip" (Karen) Miller, and Cary...