Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jeffrey  R. Gelatka

Jeffrey R. Gelatka

May 13, 2019

Jeffrey R. Gelatka Age 50, a resident of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Rebecca Gelatka (Self); loving father of Ryan Gelatka; devoted son of William and Coral Gelatka (Heptig); dear brother of Suzanne and brother-in-law Len Schaller; fond son-in-law of Marilyn and Richard Self; treasured uncle of Ashley and David Schaller. Devoted Brother-in-law...

Timothy M. Mcneff

Timothy M. Mcneff

May 13, 2019

Timothy M. McNeff Age 71, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Janette McNeff (Leo); loving father of Eric (Vanessa) McNeff, Thomas McNeff, and Shaun (Monica Hibner) McNeff, Laura (Ryan) Farrell; cherished grandfather of Megan, Alivia, Holly, Chloe, Courtney, Wesley, and Wyatt; dear brother of Philip (Inky) McNeff, Paul...

Melissa  Marie Seefeldt

Melissa Marie Seefeldt

May 12, 2019

Melissa Marie Seefeldt Age 26, passed on to heaven on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019, at Misericordia Home in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Don and Deb Seefeldt (Hardel). Born in 1992 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and auntie to 3 little nieces, Mila, Aria, and Emmie. Melissa graduated from Elim Christian School...

Guy F. Bartoli

Guy F. Bartoli

May 11, 2019

Guy F. Bartoli 80, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, May, 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Guy was born in Chicago to the late Guytino and Betty (nee Stubenfoll) Bartoli. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Palmer); loving father of Jill (Wayne) McCullough and Timothy (Kimberly) Bartoli; cherished Papa of Elaina, Joseph, Anthony, and Samuel Bartoli; dear brother of...

Karen M. Stec

Karen M. Stec

May 11, 2019

KAREN M. STEC (MANIS) Age 69, of Frankfort passed away Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at her home in Frankfort. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Paul Stec, children, Nicolle (Paul) Marinec, Paul Justin (Dara Jenthanomma) Stec, grandchildren, Sebastian Marinec, Magdalena Marinec, Cameron Stec, siblings, Cheryl (Anthony) and Patricia Archer. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Al...

Angela M. Welter

Angela M. Welter

May 8, 2019

ANGELA M. WELTER Age 51, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Angela is survived by her loving family, beloved and devoted son, Tyler Kero, father, Robert (Cynthia) Welter (Holm), mother, Cindy Georgantas, former husband, Robert Kero, siblings, Dena Welter, Lisa Welter, Gina (Joseph) Palluck and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews...

Joan E. Frodin - Plestina

Joan E. Frodin - Plestina

May 7, 2019

Joan E. Frodin-Plestina Age 88, of Orland Park formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Joan is survived by her loving family; children Sharon (Bruce) Clement, Lon (Maureen) Plestina and Dawn Plestina; Sister Karen Fioramonti; 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Donald Plestina; parents Verner and Elin (Hedquist) Frodin;...

Maria S. Polanco

Maria S. Polanco

May 7, 2019

MARIA S. POLANCO (SALAS) Age 84, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Maria is survived by her loving family, children, Elsa Cortez, Alejandro S. (Cristina) Polanco, daughter-in-law, Kimberly Polanco, grandchildren, Belinda Cortez, Michael Cortez, Alex Polanco, Kyle Polanco and Nicholas Polanco. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro H....

Virginia  "Jean" Sagert

Virginia "Jean" Sagert

May 6, 2019

Virginia “Jean” Sagert (Gignac) Age 88, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Loving wife of William Sagert; beloved mother of Susan (Mark) Wicks; late Richard Sagert and late Russell (Mary) Sagert; dearest sister of late Rose Schultz and late Irene Schoenbeck; cherished grandmother of 6; proud great grandmother of 10; fond aunt...

Diane M. Anderson

Diane M. Anderson

May 6, 2019

Diane M. Anderson, of Oak Forest, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away on May 6, 2019 in Chicago. She is survived by her loving family, children: Deborah (Robert) Bohne of Mokena, Jim (Leeann Howell) Anderson of Highland, IN; Susan (Steven) Besch of Chicago; Don Anderson of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Bohne, Alana (Ryan) Hale, Emily (Matthew) Troutman, Corey Anderson, Kayla...

Tara Marie Brown

Tara Marie Brown

May 5, 2019

TARA MARIE BROWN Age 45, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Tara is survived by her loving family, mother, Pauline Mohls, fiancée Brandon Fahle, daughters, Carmen Latimer, Abigail Latimer, Olivia Brown-Zizzo, siblings, Sanborn Brown, Lonnie Brown, grandchild, Edisa Romero and many close friends. Tara was preceded in death by her...

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon”

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon”

May 4, 2019

Scott (Alfred) Neumann “Waylon” 61, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL, was called home on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. He joins his beloved mother Donna, brother Mark, sister Renee and father Alfred. Scott is survived by his sisters Cheryl (Brian) Downing, Georgia (William) Smagac, and Michelle (Brian) Moore and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all...

Mark Galvan

Mark Galvan

May 3, 2019

Mark Galvan, age 74. Longtime New Lenox resident formerly of Dolton and Chicago’s Historic Pullman neighborhood. Native of San Giorgio, Vicenza, Italy. Retired after over 30 years of faithful service for I.B.E.W. Local 701. U.S. Army Veteran. Husband for 52 years of Anna nee Valle. Father of Christine (Michael) Bonnan, Renee (Michael) Dybala, and Nicole (Alan) Krusza. Devoted “Nonno” of...

Albert A. Guizzetti

Albert A. Guizzetti

May 3, 2019

Albert A. Guizzetti Age 83, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Guizzetti (Styka); loving father of Judy (Keith) Kinney; cherished grandfather of Kayla and Monica; fond uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Daniel; parents Peter and Esther Guizzetti (Cardini);...

Karin  E. Bartlett

Karin E. Bartlett

May 2, 2019

Karin E. Bartlett (Bant) Age 48, a resident of Homewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She is survived by her loving family; husband Robert Bartlett; parents Judith (Bob) Russell and Howard “Bud” Bant; brothers Jeff (Lisa) Bant and Michael Bant; step brother Rob (Jodi) Russell; step sister Laura (Michael) Ripes; nieces and nephews Max and...

Teresa A Grassini

Teresa A Grassini

Apr 28, 2019

TERESA A. GRASSINI (PELLICO) Age 79, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at her home in Mokena. Teresa is survived by her loving family, daughter, Heather (Kevin) Birmingham, grandchildren, Patrick O’Brien, Shane Birmingham, Gavin Birmingham, Ava Birmingham, Aubrey Birmingham, sister, Rosalie Bruno, niece and nephew, Louis (Randie) Bruno, Sandy (Dan) DiCaro, great nieces and nephew, Rachel Bruno, Mikey...

Charles E. Ellis

Charles E. Ellis

Apr 28, 2019

Charles E. Ellis Age 88, a resident of New Lenox, and known to many as “Red”, “Chuck”, and “Charlie”, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Beloved husband of Patricia Ellis (Otis); loving father of David (Kathleen) Ellis; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Samuel, Matthew, and Jared Ellis; dear brother of Louise “Lou” (late Earl) Voight, brother-in-law of Lois Ellis, Debra...

Sheryl J. Sievert

Sheryl J. Sievert

Apr 28, 2019

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Sievert (nee Bachmann) Age 48, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family, after a fierce four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheri was born on February 11, 1971. She attended New Lenox Grade Schools, was a 1989 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, and a 1990 graduate of Professional’s Choice Hair...

Mario J. Delnegro

Mario J. Delnegro

Apr 27, 2019

MARIO J. DELNEGRO Age 99, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. Mario is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcella Delnegro (Loeb), children, Dennis (Pam) Delnegro, Janice (Greg) Fryklund, Michael (Joanne) Delnegro, Nancy (Tom) Winder, Annette (Don) Skafgaard, James (Theresa Rooney) Delnegro, grandchildren, Jonathan Delnegro, David Delnegro, Robert Delnegro,...

Beverly J. Gonda

Beverly J. Gonda

Apr 27, 2019

Beverly J. Gonda (nee Gualdoni) 90, of Savoy, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Beverly was born in Joliet to the late Joseph Sr and Vera (nee Randolph) Gualdoni. She is survived by her children; Gregory (Chris) Gonda, Larry (Sami Dammacco) Gonda, and Nadine (Eric) Goranson; grandmother of Rachel Sagan, Adam Van Pelt, Taylor, Kevin,...