Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jesse Rodriguez

Jesse Rodriguez

August 21, 2019

Jesse Rodriguez was called by the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Sentara Windermere Nursing Home in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Rumaldo and Rita Rodriguez. Jesse was extremely proud of his 17 years active and reserve Naval service, which began as a plank owner of the USS Yorktown CV-10, serving...

George "Edward" Ashley

George "Edward" Ashley

August 21, 2019

GEORGE “EDWARD’ ASHLEY Age 41, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Edward is survived by his loving family, father, George F. Ashley, siblings, Ami (Paul) Workman, Laura Ashley, Andrew (Soonae) Ashley, Gwendolyn Ashley, nephew, Alex Ashley, aunts and uncles, Marnean Briese, Gladys Stuart, Richard Ashley, David Ashley and numerous cousins....

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk

August 20, 2019

Christopher Lee Ciesielczyk Age 51, of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Christopher is survived by his loving family, parents LeRoy and Nancy (Sorenson) Ciesielczyk; brother Carey (Nichelle) Ciesielczyk; nieces Kara (Wesley) Eggebrecht, Josephine Ciesielczyk and nephew Corey Ciesielczyk; girlfriend Debbie Radvikus. Christopher was a self employed...

Laverne R. Froemling

Laverne R. Froemling

August 19, 2019

LaVerne R. Froemling (nee Przyborski) 88, of New Lenox passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. LaVerne was born in Chicago to the late Paul and Frances (nee Palcer) Przyborski. Beloved wife of William Froemling; loving mother of Richard (Cynthia) Froemling, William (Sharon) Froemling, and Laurel (Mark) Welch; cherished grandmother of William D. Froemling, Katherine (Patrick) Deane, Alyssa (fiancé Dan Jarvis)...

Mary Ellen Lacki

Mary Ellen Lacki

August 18, 2019

MARY ELLEN LACKI (FRANKOWSKI) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary Ellen is survived by her loving family, son, Dennis (Jeannie) Lubas, nephews, Gerald (Colleen) Frankowski, Anthony Frankowski, Michael (Jenni) Frankowski, great niece and nephews, Vincent Frankowski, Michael Frankowski and Cassandra Frankowski. Mary Ellen was preceded in...

Virginia Hipp

Virginia Hipp

August 18, 2019

Virginia Hipp nee Stark, 87, of Country Club Hills, passed away on Aug. 18, 2019 at Elmhurst Hospital. She is survived by her loving family, sons: Miles (Sofia Jimenez) Hipp of Joliet, Thomas (Sue) Hipp of New Lenox, Samuel (Kimberly) Hipp of Frankfort. Grandchildren: Madeline, Jeffrey, Daniel, Bryan, Leah (Vince Brown) Hipp. Sister-in-law, Betty (late Norman) Stark. She was preceded...

Michael Jorden West

Michael Jorden West

August 18, 2019

Michael Jorden West, 63, of Flossmoor, formerly Park Forest passed away at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey while battling cancer on Aug.18, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Thomas Jr.) Somer of Tinley Park; grandson, Henry Austin Somer; sister, Jean (Philip Perry) Martin of Phoenix, AZ; and nephews: Trevor and Cory Martin and preceded in death by his...

Dolores M. Kampe

Dolores M. Kampe

August 16, 2019

DOLORES M. KAMPE (MILLER) Age 73 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16th, 2019 at her home in Mokena. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, Jackie (Michael) Pomeroy, Sharon Matz, Christine Kampe, grandchildren, George Gavitt, Trevor Gavitt, Wesley Matz, Megan Pomeroy, Michael Pomeroy, Brooke Pomeroy, Natalie Kampe and Mason Boudreau. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mary Helen Leide

Mary Helen Leide

August 16, 2019

Mary Helen Leide 74, of New Port Richey, FL formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Medical Center of Trinity in New Port Richey, FL. Mary was born in Nolan, WV to the late Quinn and Gladys (nee Wellman) Deskins. Beloved wife of the late Howard Leide; loving mother of Rick Jarvis (Melissa), Wayne Leide (Connie),...

Steven R. Wille

Steven R. Wille

August 14, 2019

Steven R. Wille, age 65, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Loving son of Richard and Ida (Ebeling) Wille; beloved brother of Beth (Kevin) Jarchow and Kristin (Michael) Ernest; dearest uncle of Nicole, Steven, Mackenzie and Natasha. Steven was an avid Chicago White Sox and Bears fan and was a movie fanatic. A visitation...

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva

August 12, 2019

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva 59, of Manteno formerly of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident. Kris was born in Iowa City, IA to the late Jerome E. and Renee A. (Renee Tangman) Wiedman. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Acquaviva; loving mother of Ryan Acquaviva, Robin (John) Boyle, and Sophie Acquaviva; cherished...

James Dobrovich

James Dobrovich

August 12, 2019

JAMES DOBROVICH Age 99 passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Jim is survived by his loving family, children, Janet (Ron) Tucker, Richard (Donna) Dobrovich, Judy Selby, Nancy (Brian) Mahoney, brother, Albert Dobrovich, grandchildren, Alan McDuffie, Lindsay McDuffie, Jeff (Rebecca) Selby, David Selby, Michael (Sarah) Mahoney, Matthew (Caitlan) Mahoney, Meagan Mahoney, great grandchildren, Dayton Mahoney,...

Barbara Jean Braasch

Barbara Jean Braasch

August 11, 2019

Barbara Jean Braasch (nee Hauck) 66, of Joliet passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Barbara was born in Joliet to the late Robert and Clara (nee Valentino) Hauck. Barbara was raised by her father and her stepmother the late Edna Hauck. Loving mother of Robin Mendoza, David (Rina), Dale (Jenni) O’Brien, Holly Sexauer, Jake...

Laverne E. Aronowski

Laverne E. Aronowski

August 11, 2019

LaVerne E. Aronowski nee Kroupa Age 89 passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, late of Homer Glen. LaVerne is survived by her loving Husband Ervin Aronowski; daughter Linda (Matt) Wolfe; grandchildren Deanne (Ryan) Dobczyk, Shawn (Sarah) Toso, Jennifer (Stacy) Wolfe and Melissa (Mike) Crawford; great grandchildren Chase, Layla, Isabella, Jack, Easton, Gavin and Calen...

Susan J. Keller

Susan J. Keller

August 10, 2019

Susan J. Keller (DeVries) 73, of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Susan was born in Harvey, IL to the late Harold and Vera (Flessner) Gouwens. Loving wife of the late Richard Keller and the late Edwin DeVries; beloved mother of Wendy (John) Lindemulder, Kristi (Tony) DiGanci, Amanda (Chad) Ross and Suzanne (Tony) Kost; cherished...

Kathy L. Zolp

Kathy L. Zolp

August 10, 2019

Kathy L. Zolp Age 70, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of John Zolp; loving mother of Stacy (Bradley) Shinovich and Kyle Zolp; cherished grandmother of Avary and Brayden Shinovich, Rylee Zolp, and Rebecca, Stephen, Candice, and Kaylee Cameron; dear sister of James Jelenick; fond sister-in-law of Diane Jelenick, Francine...

Steve Drahos

Steve Drahos

August 10, 2019

Steve Drahos, 60, passed away suddenly on Aug. 10, 2019. Dear son of Rosemarie and the late Lloyd Drahos of Tinley Park, Brother of Randy (Jeri) Drahos of Manteno and Debra (Vince) Padilla of Tinley Park. Uncle of Joe, Jim, and Brandon Padilla; Randy Jr. (Jessica), Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Lindsay Drahos. Great uncle of Olivia, Emily, Matthew, Adrian, and Sophia....

Thomas William  Ellickson

Thomas William Ellickson

August 7, 2019

Thomas W. Ellickson, age 69, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Alsip and Leesburg, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Loving husband of Kathleen Ellickson (Newton); beloved father of Tom (Kris) Ellickson and Steve (Niki) Ellickson; dearest son of the late William and late Dorothy (Luetke) Ellickson; dear brother of Beverly (Jim Kaemerer) Bishop and the late...

Jeffrey S. Andrews

Jeffrey S. Andrews

August 4, 2019

JEFFREY S. ANDREWS Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Jeff is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Andrews (Leato), mother, Norma Andrews (Hagstrom), children, Bruno (Jacqueline Mortimer) Andrews, Erik (Marissa Moody) Andrews, Christopher (Charleen Delair) Andrews, Nicholas Andrews, Aja Andrews, sister, Tamra (Robert) Carli, niece and nephew, Joseph Antonaglia, Alexis...

Barbara  Jane Pugh

Barbara Jane Pugh

August 3, 2019

Barbara Jane Pugh, 83, of Tinley Park passed away on Aug. 3, 2019. She is survived by her loving family. Children: Richard (Linda Prince) Pugh, Jeffery (Eloisa) Pugh, Jackie (Brian) DeHaan; grandchildren: Andrea, Samantha (Mike) Gracie, Elisa (Tuwah), Sarah, Jacob, Thalia; Great-grandson, Elijah; Brother-in-law, Joe (late Beverly) Holik and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She...