Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert Jerrold Marks

Robert Jerrold Marks

Oct 6, 2019

Robert Jerrold Marks, age 68, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 surrounded by loving family at his home in New Lenox. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Peggy (nee Stepenski), his sons Aaron and Kevin, his sister Deborah, his brother Rick (Debra), a niece and two nephews. Bob graduated from Niles East High School in...

James  M.  O'Neill

James M. O'Neill

Oct 3, 2019

James M. O’Neill, Age 75, of Beecher formerly of Chicago, passed away on October 3, 2019. Loving father of Kathleen (Adam) Roberts and Carrie (Jeff) Mueller; beloved brother of Ellyn (late Bob) Bard, late Maryann O'Neill and late John O'Neill; cherished grandfather of Jessica and Sarah Mueller and Anna and Joshua Roberts; dearest uncle of Adam (Melissa) Drews, Laura Drews,...

Thomas Mcandrew

Thomas Mcandrew

Oct 3, 2019

THOMAS McANDREW Age 62, of Manhattan, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife, Lynn McAndrew (Hamm), children, Nick (Kristie) McAndrew, Katie (Gary) Jurak, Jennifer (Xavier) Beltran, grandchildren, Vivian Jurak, Casidhe McAndrew, Zander Jurak, Liam McAndrew, siblings, Terry (Mary) McAndrew, Mickey (Dave) Bonk, Phil (Noreen) McAndrew,...

Bobby W.  Coffelt

Bobby W. Coffelt

Oct 3, 2019

Bobby W. Coffelt Age 80, a resident of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Catherine B. Coffelt (Penczek); loving father of Mary Coffelt, Robert Coffelt, Michael Coffelt, and Debby (Andy) Hippleheuser; cherished grandfather of Cristofer (Gig) Hippleheuser, the late Adam Hippleheuser, late Nicholas Hippleheuser, Ryan Coffelt, and Brandon Coffelt and great-grandfather of Shane...

Jacklyn A. Juby

Jacklyn A. Juby

Oct 2, 2019

JACKLYN A. JUBY (HANICITS) Age, 61 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, October 28th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jacklyn is survived by her loving family, husband, David F. Juby, children, David J. Juby, Jennifer (Jeff) Small, siblings, Sandra (Gene) Moseng, Mark (Dorothy) Hanicits, grandchildren, Madison Small, Logan Small, Cody Small and many nieces and nephews. Jacklyn was...

Gilbert "Gilly" J. Collins

Gilbert "Gilly" J. Collins

Oct 2, 2019

Gilbert J. “Gilly” Collins Age 54, a resident of Chicago, IL. passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Beloved “Dog” dad of Payton; Loving brother of Candy (Bob) Dobis, Jennifer (Bart) Fejes and Georgie (Roy Zelhart) Collins; cherished uncle of Melissa (John) Robertson, Lucas Robertson, Joshua Robertson, Rachel Robertson, Eric (Katie) Dobis, Kylie Dobis, Cara Arce, Mia Arce, Brian (Jennifer)...

Maria A. Lagunas

Maria A. Lagunas

Sep 30, 2019

Maria A. Lagunas (Matamoros) Maria Antonia Lagunas passed away on September 30, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends.  She is the beloved wife of Jorge Lagunas; loving mother of Jorge (Marisa), Alejandro (Tina), Lucio (Jennifer), Citlali (Francisco) Urtiz-Lagunas, Julian (Elizabeth) and Lucinda; affectionate grandmother of 20 adoring grandchildren; beloved sister; aunt to many nieces and nephews she thought of...

Richard Dennis Kragie

Richard Dennis Kragie

Sep 28, 2019

Richard Dennis Kragie Age 70 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28nd, 2019 at his home in New Lenox, Illinois. He was fondly referred to as the "Kragman" by friends and colleagues. He was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on October 18, 1948 and lived his early life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was a graduate of Tinley Park...

Dorothy Rose Tuftedal

Dorothy Rose Tuftedal

Sep 28, 2019

Dorothy Rose Tuftedal 84, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Dorothy was born in Chicago to the late Paul and Barbara (nee Stump) Mesko. Beloved wife of Norman Tuftedal; loving mother of Denise (Kent) Schmidt and Debbie (late David) Nick; cherished grandmother of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan, Derek Nick, Lindsay (Chad) Siovaila, and Jason Schmidt;...

Evelyn F. Surowiec

Evelyn F. Surowiec

Sep 25, 2019

Evelyn F. Surowiec (Gryczewski) Age 93, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank Surowiec; loving mother of Paul (Eileen) Surowiec, Tom Surowiec, Gail (Tim) Strege, and John Surowiec; cherished grandmother of 4. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sarah Gryczewski (Jankowski) and brother Daniel (Dorothy). In...

Dr. John Galik

Dr. John Galik

Sep 25, 2019

Dr. John Galik, age 84 of St. Augustine, Florida formerly of Frankfort, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Loving husband of Lori Vallelunga; beloved father of John Galik and Grace ( Jerry Henkel) Galik; dearest son of the late Paul and Anna Galik; fond brother of Anna (Donald) Lissak and the late Paul Galik. Dr. Galik was the...

Stanley Laurinaitis

Stanley Laurinaitis

Sep 23, 2019

Stanley Laurinaitis Age 80, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beloved husband of 54 years to Judith Laurinaitis (Rabiega); loving father of Lora (Jim) Morsovillo, David (Michelle) Laurinaitis, and Stacey (Thomas III) Costello; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Nicholas Morsovillo, Lucille, and Wyatt Laurinaitis, and Lauren and Alexis Costello; dear brother...

Yarmila A. Labedz

Yarmila A. Labedz

Sep 23, 2019

Yarmila Antoinette Labedz (nee Gottfried) 85, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. Yarmila was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Antoinette (nee Prusa) Gottfried. Beloved wife of Frank Labedz; loving mother of Marie (Kevin Sisemore) Labedz, Theresa Labedz, Frank (Karyn) Labedz, Joseph (Paula) Labedz, Alan Labedz, and Susan (Paul)...

Amber  Lee Beeler

Amber Lee Beeler

Sep 23, 2019

Amber Lee Beeler, age 75, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flossmoor, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Loving wife of Gregory Beeler; beloved mother of Debra (Fiancée Steve Pretto) Beeler and Russell Beeler; dearest daughter of the late Francis and late Lulu Aimers; fond sister of Allan (Judy) Aimers, late Audrey Swalley and late Rodney Aimers; cherished grandmother...

Donald S. Swiercz

Donald S. Swiercz

Sep 22, 2019

DONALD "DONNY S" SWIERCZ Age 60, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Walus-Swiercz, parents, Donald E. & Mary Swiercz (Cemino), son, Steven (Jayme Wazio) Swiercz and brother David Swiercz. Donald was employed as the Store Manager of Miroballi Shoes in Orland...

Gregory P. Gorski

Gregory P. Gorski

Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Gregory Gorski is the son of Helen Ann Gorski (deceased) and Eugene Frank Gorski (deceased) He is survived by his older brother Lawrence (aka Larry Gorski), and by numerous cousins and friends. Mr. Gregory Gorski was a Senior Program/Management Analyst with the National Center of Organizational Development. Greg earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and an MBA in...

Arthur  Dean "Skip" Evans

Arthur Dean "Skip" Evans

Sep 21, 2019

Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans Arthur Dean “Skip” Evans passed away on 21 Sep 2019 at his home in New Lenox, IL. Loving husband to Patti (nee Hooper), son of Frances (nee Crabtree) and the late Merritt Evans, brother to Gene Evans and Sandra Evans, son-in-law to Flo (nee Kristak) Hooper, brother-in-law to Mike (Carol) Hooper, Lori (Fred) Hoegler, Andy (Cathy)...

Joel Perez

Joel Perez

Sep 21, 2019

Joel Perez Age 56, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Beloved son of the late Carlos and Rafaela Perez (Vazquez); loving brother of Odette, Jonathan, Sidney, and Aleida; cherished uncle of Kourtny, Ashley, Nicholas, Michael, Andrew, Dominque, Amanda, Riley, and Lillianna. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,102 E. Francis Rd., New...

Thomas A. Storcz

Thomas A. Storcz

Sep 21, 2019

Thomas Adam Storcz 69, of McHenry, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Tom was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Helen (nee Mrowczynski) Storcz. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Fischer); loving father of Jeffrey Storcz; cherished grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Storcz; dear brother of Nancy (late Tim) Wyatt; loving uncle of several nieces and nephews....

Emma  F.  Muszynski

Emma F. Muszynski

Sep 20, 2019

Emma F. Muszynski (LeDonne) Age 84, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of the Eastside of Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert Muszynski; loving mother of Colette (James) Radowski, Cindy (John) Karl, Mark (Jeanne) Muszynski, Rose Muszynski, and Matt Muszynski; cherished grandmother of Michael (Analia) Radowski, Amy (Joel) Bender, Katie (Matt) Quigley, Alexander...