Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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,...

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...