Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia L. Ducett

Patricia L. Ducett

September 14, 2020

Patricia L. Ducett (Wright) 91, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Born in Blue Island, IL to the late James and Lillian Wright (Mercier); Beloved wife of the late James Ducett; Loving Mother of Debbie Ducett, Mike (Diane), Jim (Karen), Mary (Larry) Kozar, Tom (Kay) and Don (Suzanne); Cherished Nonny of 14 and Great Nonny of 21;...

Carol S. Rusnak

Carol S. Rusnak

September 14, 2020

CAROL. S. RUSNAK (GRESKOVICZ) Age 84, of Frankfort passed away Monday, September 14th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Carol is survived by her loving family, husband, George Rusnak, children, Lynn Lazo, Brian (Christi) Mentus, Lori (David) Grybas, sister, Mary Ann (late Charles) Horne, grandchildren, William, Daniel, Natasha, Victoria, Matthew, Emily and Abigail. Carol was a fond aunt to numerous...

John M. Hennessy

John M. Hennessy

September 13, 2020

John Martin Hennessy 59, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. John was born in Chicago to Margaret (nee Mullarkey) and the late Martin Hennessy. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Rizzo), loving father of Sean, Bryan, Brendon, and Mckenzie; dear brother of Mary (Tom) Ryan, Eileen (John) Kowalski, Kathy (Phil) Ryan, and...

Orville O. Wischover

Orville O. Wischover

September 11, 2020

ORVILLE O. WISCHOVER Age 90, of Frankfort passed away Friday, September 11th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Orville is survived by his loving family, children, Gary (Betty) Wischover, Randy (Lynn) Wischover, Sandy (Rick) Herbst, siblings, Irene (Marvin) Rauch, Shirley Krabbe, Elaine (Robert) Scavuzzo, Dorothy (Deiter) Theobald, Judy (Lynn) Eckhardt, grandchildren, Garrett (Stephanie) Wischover, Brad Wischover, Heather (Michael) Antoniazzi, Britni...

Andrew H. Fash

Andrew H. Fash

September 10, 2020

Andrew H. Fash of Oak Park, formerly of Chicago, age 73, passed away from a heart attack at home September 10. Born September 16, 1946 in Chicago. Andrew was a member Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church and Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral where his passion of singing utilizing his magnificent bass voice was fulfilled throughout many years with Holy...

Jackie "Jack" L. Blount

Jackie "Jack" L. Blount

September 10, 2020

Jackie “Jack” L. Blount Age 79, a resident of Mokena, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on September 10, 2020. Beloved wife of 58 years to Norma (Brown): loving father of Ronald (Beverly) Blount; cherished grandfather of Jacob and Lauren Blount; dear brother of David (Sandy) Blount, Larry (Sharon) Blount, and Ed (Kris) Blount; also survived by numerous loving nieces...

Beverly G.  Morgan

Beverly G. Morgan

September 9, 2020

BEVERLY G. MORGAN (DiMARZIO) Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at her home in New Lenox. Beverly is survived by her loving family, children, Robert J. (Donna) Morgan Jr., Marian (Robert) Busking, grandchildren, James (Michele) Morgan, Nicholas (Jennifer) Morgan, Ariana (Christopher) Hobby, Courtney (Lance) Johnson, great grandchildren, Jack, Nathan, Charlotte, Ryan, Amelia, Madelyn, Alexandra, Cameron...

Diane D. Tesar

Diane D. Tesar

September 8, 2020

DIANE D. TESAR (BANOVICH) Age 77, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Diane is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Tesar, children, Jennifer Tesar, Jeffrey (Christine) Tesar, grandchildren, Allison Tesar, Matthew Tesar, Lucas Tesar, siblings, Adrienne Caton, Rita (Jeff) Sachs and Nancy Dornhecker. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, John...

Caryl A. Carstens

Caryl A. Carstens

September 8, 2020

Caryl A. Carstens (Lund) Age 82, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Loving Mother of Andrea (John) McCarthy, Yvonne (Robert) Normoyle, Mark (Jennine) Carstens, and to Caryn (Matt) Haberkorn. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Lauren (Joe), Joe (Katie), Kyle (Caitlin), Jordan (Ashley), Emily, Silas, Carys, Lincoln, Kajsa, Justus and Jonas. Great grandmother of Clark, Abby,...

Kenneth David Haynes

Kenneth David Haynes

September 7, 2020

Kenneth David Haynes 72, of Joliet, IL passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL to the late Woody Haynes and Henrietta Edwards Rowland. Survived by his beloved , Elaine Colegrove; loving father of Shelly (Andrew) Haynes-Micheal, Nisa Haynes, Kady Haynes, and Jack Haynes; dear brother of his twin sister, Janice Haynes, Ron...

Gladys M. Oetter

Gladys M. Oetter

September 6, 2020

Gladys M. Oetter Age 98, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Henry Oetter; loving mother of Rick Nelson and Sherry (Donald) Maurer; cherished grandmother of Rich (Rose), Matt (Tanya), late Bob (Rhonda) Nelson, Jeff (Lorri) Maurer, and Kim (Scott) Furlong and great-grandmother of Robert Jr., Richelle, Dustin, Keith, Jessica,...

Joseph T. Markowicz

Joseph T. Markowicz

September 5, 2020

Joseph T. Markowicz, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. A longtime resident of Homewood, formerly of Chicago Heights. Retired from the real-estate department of CommonWealth Edison after over 44 years of service. A lifetime member of St. Kieran Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed, traveling, square dancing, and spending time with...

Marlin Raddatz

Marlin Raddatz

September 4, 2020

Marlin Raddatz Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully playing his favorite puzzle, Sudoku on Friday, September 4, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rebecca Raddatz (Grant); loving father of David (Robin) Raddatz, Brenda (John) Brown, and Michael (Karla) Baggett; cherished grandfather of Melanie (Scott) DeCaprio, Cody Roberts, Shaun Baggett, Matthew Baggett, Kyle Baggett, Jacob Thorson, Michael...

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr.

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr.

September 4, 2020

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr. Age 78, a resident of Westchester, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Beloved husband of 57 years to Carole (Badovinac); loving father of Joanne (Stephen) Longmire and Cheryl Poper (fiancé Arthur Faje); cherished grandfather of Nicholas Poper, Daniel Longmire, and Michael Longmire; dear brother of Anna (late Charles) Littleton, Jeannie (Kenneth) Kanwischer, and Susie (late Joseph)...

Daniel J. Moutvic

Daniel J. Moutvic

September 4, 2020

Daniel J. Moutvic Age 58, of Frankfort formerly of Crete; passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Loving husband of Mary Moutvic (O’Donnell); beloved father of Matthew Moutvic and Claire Moutvic; dearest son of Mary (Friar) and Richard Moutvic MD.; dearest brother of Richard (Kimberly) Moutvic, Margaret (Stephen) Wasz MD., Maureen (Stephen) Sheetz, and Peter (Lisa) Moutvic; cherished uncle of...

William Franklin Thompson

William Franklin Thompson

September 4, 2020

William Franklin Thompson age 81, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Crete and Park Forest, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving husband of Andrea Thompson (Morris); beloved father of Susan (Steven) Duncan, Kelly (Edwin) Ashman, Richard (Kimberly) Thompson and Tricia (Matt) Sniadecki; dearest brother of Tommy (late Laura) Thompson, Richard (Nao)...

Karl H. Jaeger

Karl H. Jaeger

September 3, 2020

KARL H. JAEGER Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Karl is survived by his family, fantastic husband of Gloria Jaeger (Sporny), loving father of Melissa (Don) Mihalovits, Rebecca (Joseph) Szczech, proud grandfather of Madisyn Mihalovits, Trent Mihalovits, Noah Szczech, Kyle Szczech, Kara Szczech and brother of...

Valerie Ann Danek

Valerie Ann Danek

September 2, 2020

Valerie Ann Danek (nee Burrer), known as 'Vivi' by her family, passed away after an unfortunate fall on September 2nd, 2020 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Keith Danek and her parents, Emma (Mosso) Burrer and Val George Burrer. She is survived by her son Keith (Susan) Danek and...

Michael Alan Bernard

Michael Alan Bernard

September 1, 2020

Michael Alan Bernard Michael Alan Bernard, a 52-year resident of New Lenox, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the age of 72. Michael was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Patricia L. (nee Bennett) and the late George A. Bernard. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Malloy). Loving father of Laurie (Steve) Johnson, Amy Foley, Gregory (Susan) Bernard,...

Sandra Busch

Sandra Busch

August 30, 2020

SANDRA BUSCH Age 75, passed away Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Sandra is survived by her loving family, siblings, Kathleen (James) Richards, Shelia Strickland, Glenn (Kimberly) Velasquez and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino & Marie Velasquez (Busch) and brother in-law Larry Strickland. Sandra was...