Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

August  B.  Patock

August B. Patock

January 25, 2020

August B. Patock Age 74, a resident of Lockport, formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Carol A. Patock (Kulikowski); loving father of Victoria Segreti, James (Corie) Patock, and Marilee Sanders; cherished Papa of Zachary (Theresa), Alexis, Jimmy, Anthony, Hayley,...

William  E. "Bill" Toomey Sr.

William E. "Bill" Toomey Sr.

January 24, 2020

William E. “Bill” Toomey Sr. Age 76, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Devoted husband of Josephine (Maier); loving father of the late William E. “ Billy” Toomey Jr., Christine (Christopher) Sanchez, and Janet Toomey; cherished Opa of Samantha and Alec Sanchez; and Grandpa to Robin Toomey, Billy Toomey, and Jenny...

Karl Robert Lucas

Karl Robert Lucas

January 22, 2020

Karl Robert Lucas Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. Karl was born in Chicago to the late Robert J. Sr. and Josephine (nee Drabik) Lucas. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Murphy; loving father of Barbara’s two daughters, Christine (Michael) Fortener and Kimberly (Michael) Delattre; cherished Papa of Hailey...

Bill Taaffe

Bill Taaffe

January 22, 2020

Bill Taaffe Age 89, of Frankfort, formerly of Riverdale, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Loving husband of Jean Taaffe (Doherty); beloved son of the late John and late Margaret (McCanna) Taaffe; dearsest father of Terri ( Bill) Mirenic, Bill (Kim Parrish) Taaffe, Janice (Tim) Kirk, Barbara (Conrad) Sobol, late Thomas (Pam) Taaffe and...

Janice Louise Rovenhagen

Janice Louise Rovenhagen

January 20, 2020

Janice Louise Rovenhagen, nee Roux, a proud 1951 graduate of the Silver Cross Hospital School of Nursing, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 89. Janice was born November 27, 1930 in Harding, Illinois. Daughter of Edward and Sadie (Jacobson) Roux. She married her one and only love Glen Ervin Rovenhagen, August 19, 1951, in the living...

Joseph C. Recendez

Joseph C. Recendez

January 18, 2020

JOSEPH C. RECENDEZ Age 68, of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland; born and raised in South Deering, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Joe is survived by his family, beloved wife of 47 years, Sandra A. Recendez (Golob), loving father of Joseph E. (Michelle) Recendez, Victoria A. (Justin) Peppin, devoted grandpa of Alessandra Recendez,...

Brian E. Gramza

Brian E. Gramza

January 17, 2020

BRIAN E. GRAMZA Age 60, of Beecher, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Joliet. Brian is survived by his loving family, parents, Edward & Marlene Gramza (Wenclaff), siblings, Kathleen (Mark) Duske, Cristine (David Spivak) Gramza, nieces and nephew, Matthew Duske, Jaclyn Duske, Katie Spivak, Kylie Spivak and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. Brian was...

Paula L. Bell

Paula L. Bell

January 16, 2020

Paula L. Bell (nee Schilling) Age 98, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2019 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary Vance, Vivian (Mike) Gearhart and James (Kim) Bell Jr.; sisters Carla (late Albert) Sylvestor and Eleanor (late Ernest) Mersch; grandchildren George Peach, Jr., Danny...

James B.  Boyle

James B. Boyle

January 16, 2020

JAMES B. BOYLE Age 91, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at his home at Clarendale of Mokena. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Boyle (Green), children, Linda (George) Hentsch, Jay Boyle, Jeff (Lisa) Boyle, grandchildren, Amy (Marc) Hudson, Ryan (fiancée Mandy Michaels) Hentsch, Amanda (Nick) Dirienzo, Alexandra Boyle, Augusta (Liam) McNeary, Dez Boyle,...

Marcia J. Debow

Marcia J. Debow

January 16, 2020

Marcia J. DeBow (nee Wiot) 77, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Marcia was born in Chicago to the late John L. and Jeanne F. (nee Edwards) Wiot. Loving mother of Shelly (Rich) Long, David (Pam) Wiot, and the late Larry (Julie) Mirabella; cherished grandmother of David Lyons, Alyssa Long, Matthew Mirabella, Alex Long, and Aidan...

Christopher P. Murphy

Christopher P. Murphy

January 15, 2020

Christopher P. Murphy Age 59, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Burbank and Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Loving husband of Monica Murphy (Woerly); beloved son of Jacqueline Murphy (Graves) and the late John P. Murphy; cherished father of C.J. Murphy; dearest brother of Kathleen (Jim) Schultz, Terry (Shirley) Murphy, Ann Murphy, James (Carol) Murphy, Mary Murphy,...

Mary G. Henry

Mary G. Henry

January 15, 2020

Mary G. Henry nee Rocha, 87, passed away surrounded by family in Homer Glen on Jan. 15, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: Children: Patrick (Joan) Henry of Solvang, CA, Irene (Timothy Ehritt) Henry Ehritt of Ventura, CA,Michael Henry of Knox, IN, Rose Ann (Ronald) Diederich of South Chicago Heights; Grandchildren: Katelyn (Gary) Monday, Brenna Keelers, Maeve (Brian)...

Charles John Andersen Iv

Charles John Andersen Iv

January 14, 2020

Charles John Andersen IV “Chuckie” 55, of Oak Lawn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Chuckie was born in Blue Island, IL to Kathryn A. (nee Labedz) Andersen and the late Charles J. Andersen III. Husband of the late Sarah (nee Conway); devoted son of Kathryn; loving brother of Julie (Mark) Marquardt; dear uncle of Aric, Ethan, and...

Joseph F.  Jochheim

Joseph F. Jochheim

January 13, 2020

Joseph F. Jochheim, age 82, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Oak Lawn, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Billie Jochheim nee Benz; loving father of the late Donna (Brian) Kuhlmann and Joe (Lori) Jochheim; cherished grandfather of Michael Jochheim, Allison (Colton) Kosicek, Amy (Alex Mika) Kuhlmann, JenniferJochheim, Morgan (Adam) Klinkner, Sarah Kuhlmann,...

Frances Mary Perkovich

Frances Mary Perkovich

January 11, 2020

Frances Mary Perkovich, age 75 of Mokena, formerly of Orland Park passed away on January 11, 2020. A loving wife to husband Michael Perkovich; Beloved mother of Sheri (George) Stercay, Lori (Dan) Turner, James (Sarah) Perkovich; Dearest sister Pamela (John) Halperin; Cherished Nana to Alysa ( fiancè Marty McNulty), Taylor Stercay, Makayla Turner, Riley Turner, Gavin Perkovich, and Addison Perkovich....

Pierre Rigaud Jeanty

Pierre Rigaud Jeanty

January 10, 2020

Pierre Rigaud Jeanty Age 52, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, South Holland and Haiti, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Loving husband of Johanne (Jean-Simon) Jeanty; beloved father of Richard, Marie-Claire and Charles Jeanty; dearest son of the late Gesner and Resia (Avril) Jeanty; dear son-in-law of Ulrick (Sanette) Jean Simon and Marie Carmel Jean-Simon; cherished...

Glen M. Wisek

Glen M. Wisek

January 10, 2020

GLEN M. WISEK Age 72, of Homer Glen, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2020 at his home in Homer Glen. Glen is survived by his loving family, children, Jeff Wisek, Curtis Wisek, Gene (Kelly) Brecheen, Josh Brecheen-Wisek, grandson, Jackson Brecheen and sisters, Linda Wisek and Joy Wisek. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Orville & Audrey Wisek...

Peter H Watson

Peter H Watson

January 9, 2020

Peter Watson Age 71, a longtime resident of Mokena and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Loving husband of Linda (Ford); beloved father of Peter (Nicola) and Tom (Joyce); dearest brother of Cyril (Eileen), Michael (late Marilyn), Harry (Mary), Frances and Kathleen (late Bernie) Watson- Mitchell; cherished papa of Jack, Isla, Quinlan and Casey; loving uncle...

Brian  L. Karneboge

Brian L. Karneboge

January 9, 2020

Brian L. Karneboge Age 69, a resident of New Lenox; formerly of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020.  Beloved husband of Monica (nee Delaney); loving father of Adam Karneboge; cherished grandfather of Daniel and Elijah Karneboge; also survived by his fond sister-in-law Rose Kubinski and dear neighbors and numerous friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary G. Bittaker

Mary G. Bittaker

January 8, 2020

Mary Gallagher Bittaker (Brand) Age 104, a resident of Mokena, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Mary is survived by her loving family; son Michael (Marilyn) Gallagher, stepson Henry (Susan) Bittaker, stepson William (Karen) Duck, daughter-in-Law Marion Gallagher, and numerous loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three husbands: Earl Boggess,...