Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Donald F. Koch

Donald F. Koch

Dec 22, 2019

Donald F. Koch, age 86, formerly of Orland Park, IL. Passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Mokena, IL. Survived by his loving wife, LaVerne Koch (Strelecky) of 63 years. Devoted father of Denise (Khair) Rabatah, Karen (Daniel) Horn, Jeffrey (Martha) Koch, Jerome (Phyllis) Koch, and Janice (Craig) Dwyer; cherished grandfather of Caroline Horn, Catherine (Matthew) McGuire, Zach Rabatah,...

Dennis Thomas

Dennis Thomas

Dec 21, 2019

Dennis Thomas Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019. Dennis was loved by his family, wife Joan Thomas; children Jennifer (Ben) Clark, Mark (Katie) Thomas, Christopher (Megan) Thomas and Sarah Thomas; grandchildren Madeline, Emily, Jackson, Ryan, Connor and Luke. He will be missed by brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death...

David J.  Sefcik

David J. Sefcik

Dec 21, 2019

DAVID J. SEFCIK Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at his home in New Lenox. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Renee Sefcik (Sak), children, Casey Sefcik, Kylie Sefcik, mother, Therese Sefcik (Garavaglia), siblings, Stephen (Janet) Sefcik, Michael (Judy) Sefcik, mother-in-law, JoAnn Sak, sister-in-law, Shari (James) Hujda and numerous nieces and nephews....

Shirley Condon

Shirley Condon

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Inez (Johnson) Condon nee Ruthenbeck was born September 12, 1922 in Joliet, IL and passed away on December 19, 2019. She was the youngest of 3 daughters born to William and Edith Ruthenbeck. She is survived by 3 daughters Gwendolyn (late Bill) Sidebottom, Pamela (late Gary) Bush, and Denise (Chuck) Lindstrom; grandchildren Ken (Carole) Cates, Keith Cates, Karla...

Irene F. Dohmeyer

Irene F. Dohmeyer

Dec 19, 2019

IRENE F. DOHMEYER (BELLO) Age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Irene is survived by her loving family, daughter, Rhonda Frank, granddaughter, Lisa (Greg) Haglund, grandchildren, Maya Haglund, Noah Haglund and sister, Carole Valentine. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Bello & Marie Kowalski (Burgless), husband, Ronald Dohmeyer, sister,...

Robert J. Triumph

Robert J. Triumph

Dec 17, 2019

ROBERT J. TRIUMPH Age 85 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Hammond IN. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Sylvia Triumph (Neuens), children, Annie Triumph, Jennifer Triumph, siblings, Joseph (Beverly) Triumph and Thomas Triumph. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Diana Triumph (Sabia), siblings, Mary Ann (Frank)...

Sr. Coletta Hennessy, Osf

Sr. Coletta Hennessy, Osf

Dec 15, 2019

SR. COLETTA HENNESSY, OSF Sr. Coletta Hennessy, OSF passed away Dec. 15. 2019. Sister entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1949, making final profession of vows in 1955. She ministered for 36 years in the field of education as a teacher and principal. Her Irish wit, friendliness and dedication endeared her to all. In 1991 she became...

Angeline "Angie" Giacone

Angeline "Angie" Giacone

Dec 14, 2019

Angiolina “Angie” Giacone, age 94, resident of New Lenox, IL, passed away on December 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Natale “Tally” George Giacone for 67 years. Loving mother of Natalie (Michael) Lenz. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey, Christopher, Steven and Matthew. Devoted daughter, born in Sarconi, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy, to her late parents Rocco...

John  "Jim"  Joyce

John "Jim" Joyce

Dec 12, 2019

John J. “Jim” Joyce Of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Olympia Fields, passed away on December 12, 2019. He was the son of the late Florence and John Joyce of Lemont, IL. Loved husband and best friend of Barbara Joyce (Perry). Loved father of Michael (Donna) Joyce, Tallahassee, FL. Mark (Mary) Joyce, Frankfort, IL. and John (Corinne) Joyce, San Francisco, CA....

John C. Rogers

John C. Rogers

Dec 11, 2019

John C. Rogers Age 80 of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort, Palos Hills and Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Alden Estates of Orland Park. Loving husband of the late Mara Rogers (Marsenic); beloved father of late John Rogers, Ellen (Jason) Sons; dearest step father of late Chris Cavelle and George Cavelle; cherished grandfather of Tavia,...

Joseph  Anthony Cundari, Jr.

Joseph Anthony Cundari, Jr.

Dec 10, 2019

Joseph A. Cundari, Jr. 68, a longtime resident of Manhattan, formerly of New Lenox passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He is survived by his loving family; mother Jeanette Cundari (Spaitis); son Christopher (Bobbi) Cundari; step sons Daniel (Julia) Hazekamp and Eric Hazekamp; siblings David (Sharon) Cundari, Mary Cundari and Leonard Cundari; grandchildren Cassady, Kailyn, Kiera, Christa and Kyla...

Ronald R. Price Sr.

Ronald R. Price Sr.

Dec 9, 2019

RONALD R. PRICE SR. Age 78, passed away on Monday, December 9th, 2019 at John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix AZ. Graveside service, Saturday December 21st, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 7201 Archer Avenue, Justice IL 60458. Please arrive to the cemetery by 10:15 AM. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.

Claudia Kay Bolker

Claudia Kay Bolker

Dec 8, 2019

Claudia Kay Bolker (Larson) age 77 of New Lenox IL and formally Fort Myers FL. Claudia was born on February 19, 1942 and she entered heaven on December 8, 2019. She was a devoted wife of 54 years to William Bolker who preceded her in death in 2017. She was a loving mom to daughters Beverly (Michael) Judge, Kimberly (Jerrold)...

Paul R. Devalk

Paul R. Devalk

Dec 7, 2019

PAUL R. DeVALK Age 76 of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Jennie DeValk (Halloran), children, Thomas (Kimberly) DeValk, Lisa Crabtree, Julie (Cuyler) Brown, grandchildren, Kenneth (Trish) DeValk, Kevin DeValk, Heather DeValk, Elizabeth (Fiancee, Mick Gromley) Crabtree, Austin Crabtree, C.J. Brown, Harrison Brown, Palmer...

Brenda L. Adkins

Brenda L. Adkins

Dec 5, 2019

Brenda Lane Adkins (Dyer) Age 79 of Peotone formerly of Frankfort and New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Loving wife of the late George Adkins; beloved mother of David (Cheryl) Adkins, Becki (Kris) Skoniecki and Pam Hammons; dearest sister of Opal (Jonah) Adkins, late Betty Gantz, late Jean Young, and late Donald Dyer; cherished grandmother of...

Anne Marie Barry

Anne Marie Barry

Dec 3, 2019

Heaven became a bit more glamorous with the passing of Anne Marie Barry (nee O’Connor) on December 3, 2019 after 91 stylish years on this earth. Though small in stature, her presence was big, often announcing herself with her high heels before she entered any room. Her love and life spanned the country, with companions from coast to coast, whom...

Erica Peterson Johnson

Erica Peterson Johnson

Dec 2, 2019

Erica Peterson Johnson Age 72, a resident of Country Club Hills, formerly of Annandale, Virginia and Park Forest, IL passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Corwin Johnson; devoted mother of Mara (Thomas) Gallagher and dearest step-mother of Erika Johnson; loving sister of Marcia Peterson and Lisa (Norm) Schlismann; cherished aunt of Cara (Chas) Matesi...

Ilse Mutzbauer

Ilse Mutzbauer

Nov 30, 2019

Ilse Mutzbauer (Hodel) Age 73, a resident of Monee, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late William P. Mutzbauer; loving mother of Alois P. Diernberger, Brigitte Hughes, Jeany (James) Manning, William P. Jr. (Darlene) Mutzbauer, and Timothy (Mary) Mutzbauer; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Ariel) Hughes, Billie-Jean, Donny, Trisha, and...

Anthony Martin Muto

Anthony Martin Muto

Nov 28, 2019

Anthony Martin Muto Age 23, a lifetime resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Loving son of Tina Jensen and Angelo Muto, Sr.; dear stepson of Rick Jensen, Sr. ; beloved brother of Angelo Muto, Jr., Sabrina (Joel) McGregor, Nicholas Muto, Matthew Muto, Rick Jensen, Jr., Jacob Muto and Kate Jensen.; dearest grandson of Linda...

William A. Giles

William A. Giles

Nov 25, 2019

WILLIAM A. GILES Age 82 of Lockport passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at his home. William is survived by his loving family, children, Robin (Don) Weber, Gary Giles, David (Joan) Giles, siblings, Don Giles, Clyde Castleman, Floyd Castleman, sister-in-law, Betty Giles, grandchildren, Keith William (Kristin) Stotts, Kristen Nicole Stotts, Timmy Edwin (Nicole) Stotts, Heather Nicole Giles, Rebecca Lynne...