Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dwight "Ike" G. Riester

Dwight "Ike" G. Riester

January 7, 2020

Dwight “Ike” G. Riester, age 67, late of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Corinne Riester, nee Austin. Devoted father of Calvin (Suzy) Neblett and Shawn Neblett. Grandfather of Zoe Neblett. Dear brother of Carole (Robert) Callahan, Mark (Sue) Riester, James (Jodie) Riester, John (Becky) Riester, and the late Charles (Gail)...

Carol Jean Yunker

Carol Jean Yunker

January 6, 2020

Carol Jean Yunker (nee Hawley), of Orland Park, Illinois passed from earth to heaven on January 6, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice home. Carol was born in Chicago, on May 30,1942 to the late Harold E. and Elizabeth (nee Michie) Hawley. Carol graduated Christian Fenger High School in Chicago on June 23, 1961. Carol served as dispatcher and photographer...

Mary Catherine Wall

Mary Catherine Wall

January 1, 2020

Mary Catherine Wall (De Santo) Age 87 of Frankfort formerly of Calumet Park, Roseland and Palos, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Victorian Village in Homer Glen. Loving wife of the late Jeremiah Kenneth “Jerry” Wall, Jr. (1999); beloved daughter of the late Dominic A. De Santo(1986) and Theresa M. (Collyard) De Santo (2009); dear sister of...

Mary Ann Faso

Mary Ann Faso

January 1, 2020

Mary Ann Faso, age 85 of Monee formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Loving wife of the late Nick Faso; beloved mother of Marietta Faso, Cyd (Bob) Petrolli, Anne (Bob) Anderson, Paula (Bob) Schnosenberg and Nick Faso, Jr.; dearest sister of Paula Stewart; cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial visitation...

Carolyn J. Kollross

Carolyn J. Kollross

December 30, 2019

CAROLYN J. KOLLROSS (BUCK) Age 75, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2019 at her home in New Lenox. Carolyn is survived by her loving family, children, Christopher Todd (Christine) Kollross, Chad (Margaret) Kollross, Katie Kollross, sister, Julia “Tootie” Ellis, grandchildren, David (fiancee Erica Hernandez) Kollross, Jeremy Kollross, Jacob Kollross, Jason Kollross, Lily Kollross and numerous cousins,...

Tracy Lynn Mirabella

Tracy Lynn Mirabella

December 27, 2019

Tracy Lynn Mirabella (Repp) Age 50, a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. Loving mother of Patrick (Anna) Biangamano and Mia Biangamano; cherished grandmother of Austin, Zane, and Bentley; beloved daughter of Martin (Barbara) Repp and Kathleen Mirabella; dear sister of Jennifer Gilbert; fond aunt of Riley and Ronin Gilbert; treasured niece...

Gerald "Jerry" G. Martin

Gerald "Jerry" G. Martin

December 27, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Martin Age 58, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Laura (Gress); loving father of Lisa (Erik) Schroen, Jerry Martin, and Kayla (Joey Oakes) Martin; cherished grandfather of Rylee, Sawyer, and Carson Schroen; dear brother of the late Betty Lou; fond son-in-law of the late Andrew (Patricia L.)...

Donald D. Boltz

Donald D. Boltz

December 27, 2019

DONALD D. BOLTZ Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2019 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Donald is survived by his loving family, children, Robin (Richard) Suhs, Darryl (Kim) Boltz, Veda Carmony, Cheri (Laurie Roxworthy) Boltz, siblings, Sharon (Felix) Ortiz, Janet Boltz, Rhonda (Brent) Freeman, grandchildren, Katy Taylor, Ian Boltz, Brandon Boltz, Nicholas Suhs,...

Robert F. Scholtes Jr.

Robert F. Scholtes Jr.

December 26, 2019

Robert F. Scholtes Jr. “Chief” 62, of Joliet passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. Bob was born in Joliet to Betty (nee Fugett) and the late Robert Scholtes Sr. Beloved husband of Michele (nee McGann); loving father of Kathryn “Lynn” (Donrasoul) Berry, Brandon (Jessica) Scholtes, Megan Scholtes, and Matthew Scholtes; cherished papa of Lauren, Leah, Alyah, Ziggy, and Gevina Berry...

Beverly Ann Marciano

Beverly Ann Marciano

December 26, 2019

Beverly Ann Marciano (O’Neill), age 84, of Mokena formerly of Palos Park and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Loving wife of the late William Marciano; beloved mother of Keith (Annie) Marciano, late Dawn (Randy) Talbot, Late Gary Marciano, Shari (Jim) Brinkman, Diane (Dennis) Kilcoyne and Debbie (Scott) Hill, fond sister of David (Marlene) O’Neill and the late...

Sharon L. Mickelson

Sharon L. Mickelson

December 24, 2019

SHARON L. MICKELSON Age 73 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Sharon is survived by her loving family, siblings, Lois Kircher, Jim Mickelson, sisters-in-law, Peggy Mickelson, Janet Mickelson, nieces and nephews, Brad (Marlene) Kircher, Scott (Laura) Kircher, Susan (Dan) Maslauski, Steven (Jamie) Mickelson, Brian (Kristi) Mickelson, Michelle (Bob) Mickelson, Jimmy...

Frank Costello

Frank Costello

December 24, 2019

Francis “Frank” T. Costello Age 91 of Homer Glen formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019. Loving Husband of the late Anne; beloved father of Michael (Julie), Robert (Susan), Carol (Bruce) Crossett, Jean (Ricky) Lawrence and Philip (Sheila); dearest son of the late Francis and Delia; fond brother of late Pat (late John) Brooks; cherished grandfather...

Michael J. Milovic

Michael J. Milovic

December 24, 2019

MICHAEL J. MILOVIC Age 67 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Milovic (Shermulis), daughters, Laura (Matthew Bernard) Milovic, Stephanie Milovic, brothers-in-law, John (Dennise) Shermulis, Michael Shermulis, James Shermulis, David Shermulis, Thomas (Kim) Shermulis, sisters-in-law, Mary (Paul) Treacy, Joanne (Gary) Marrs and numerous nieces...

Donald F. Koch

Donald F. Koch

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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...