Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

 

Age 65, of Naperville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Bryan is survived by his loving family, children, Erin (Dan) Willis, Ryan (Kathleen) Mitchell, mother, Herta Michel (Schumacher), sibling, Jeff (Gail) Michel, grandchildren, Ryleigh Willis, Delainey Willis, Olivia Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell and Elyse Mitchell. 

Bryan was preceded in death by his father...

Oct 8, 2024

Joseph R. Franco, age 74 of Mokena, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife Laura (nee Buckner) Franco; children, Joseph C. (Tiffany) Franco, Tiffany (Darren) Laas, Gina (Bobby) Sineni, Dean (Cari) Caruso, Carl Caruso, and Kiana Sikich. Bonus daughter Sissel (Lou) Kleinberg; grandchildren, Mindy (Ron) Anderson, Melissa...

Oct 8, 2024

Marlene R. Wirth, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Warren Barr of Orland Park. 

Marlene is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Wirth; her children, Richard (Laura) Wirth, Kenneth Eugene (Janice) Wirth, and David Ray Wirth; her grandchildren, Matthew (Heidi) Wirth, Jeremy (Sara) Wirth, Lindsay (Dan) Adamitus, and Kenneth (Bree) Wirth; her great grandchildren, Nixon, Camille,...

Oct 7, 2024

Paul Kenneth Reynolds 75, of Gilbert Arizona, passed away Monday October 7, 2024 after a 24 year battle with Parkinson’s. Paul was born in Breese, Illinois on October 28, 1948 to Patty Edmund (nee Links). He grew up in Keysport, Illinois. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and was assigned to the Adjutant Generals office in Heidelberg...

Oct 7, 2024

Helen Marie Masura 85, of Joliet, IL was born on December 7, 1938 to the late Andrew and Mary Bazik, and passed away October 7, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Masura Sr, Loving mother of Joseph Masura Jr, Ronald (Toni) Masura, and Laurie (Jeff) Courtright; proud grandma of Taren (Alex) Rowley, Taylor Masura, Gannon Courtright, Brecken Courtright; Proud great...

Oct 6, 2024

Donald Shiner, died suddenly as the result of a bike accident on October 6, 2024. He was born June 26, 1968 in South Korea. At the age of 6, Donny moved to the United States and was adopted by his parents, Tony and Jonelle Shiner. He grew up in New Lenox and worked for many years as a handyman and...

Oct 4, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of our brother, Christopher C. Powers. Born December 16, 1963 to Charles J. and Dolores M. Powers (nee Branchaw). Chris is survived by his parents, his siblings, Michael C. Powers and Karen M. Powers, his aunt, Mary Kellogg (Robert Powers), and many beloved cousins. 

Chris graduated Lockport Township High School and Governor State University...

Oct 3, 2024

Michael R. Olson, age 63, passed away peacefully after his courageous fight and ongoing medical battle on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Mike is survived by his wife Linda (nee Spogis), sister Nancy (Jeff), brother Eric (Diana), sister Patti (John), brother-in-law Leonard (Trish), sister-in-law Patti (the late Bobby), Nieces and Nephews, Daniel (Teresa), Brad (Rachel), Alyssa (Justin), Jessica (Cody), Jahlieh (Ryan), Keith...

Oct 2, 2024

Thaddeus C. “Ted” Golebiowski

Age 63 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Ted was born in Chicago to the late Thaddeus and Harriet (nee Wopinski) Golebiowski. Beloved and devoted husband of Susan (nee Ferguson) Golebiowski; loving father of Kara (Joe) Marshall, Abby Golebiowski, and Grace Golebiowski; dear brother of Barbara (Jim) Aguirre and Steven Golebiowski; loved brother-in-law,...

Oct 2, 2024

Gail Anne Hayes (nee Giudice), age 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at home in Frankfort, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Gail is survived by her husband, Louis Sr., her children Louis Jr. (Jacqueline), Christopher (Kendall), Paul, grandchildren Louis III, Olivia, Jakob, Emily, Parker, Brooke, siblings Diane (Ken) Thompson,...

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

Donald Donegan, 85, of Lockport, Illinois a veteran of the Army, passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 30, 2024. Born on September 23, 1939, Don was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Donegan and Mae (née Maunsell), both proud natives of County Kerry, Ireland, as well as his beloved sisters, Peggy Lowery and Mary Rita Flanagan. He...

Sep 30, 2024

Arland E. “Ed” Pearcy

Age 87 of Diamond, IL and formerly of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Ed was born in Cumberland County, IL and later moved to Charleston, IL. Son of the late Edith (nee Groves) Keigly and Logan (Grace “Granny”) Pearcy; beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Paden)...

Sep 28, 2024

Michelle Marie Ruiz (nee LeGrett)

August 11, 1961 - September 28, 2024

Ruiz, Michelle age 63, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Canandaigua, NY, passed away peacefully with her children by her side at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Beloved wife to the late Ralph Ruiz; cherished daughter to the late Frank and Helen LeGrett; loving mother...

Sep 28, 2024

Sep 28, 2024

GORDON L. MITCHELL

Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. b 

Gordon is survived by his loving family, children, Mark (Mindy) Mitchell, Patti (Tom Cannell) Mitchell, Paul (Elizabeth Duberman) Mitchell, Laura (Timothy) Meagher, Nicole (Brian) Noonan, daughter in-law, Peggy Mitchell, grandchildren, Nigel Mitchell, Matthew Vardy, Nicholas Vardy, Aaron Mitchell, Kelly Gazdowicz,...

Sep 28, 2024

DOROTHY M. POWER (COMPTON)

Age 91, resident of Cedarhurst of Frankfort, former resident of Clarendale of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort. 

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Nanci (Paul) Artwohl, Kate Power, Dotti (Don) Hurrle, Diane Reynolds, Patrick (Nancy) Power Jr, daughter in-law, Vasso Power, 11 siblings, 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 

Dorothy...

Sep 27, 2024

Dolores Benitez Villa, a longtime resident of Park Forest, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Dolores (Chachita) was born in the Canary Islands on January 26, 1934. She was the daughter of Manuel Sanchez Benitez and Maria Alfonzo Benitez. When she was 10 months old, her family moved to Cuba, which was her homeland throughout her childhood...

Sep 27, 2024

James William Mabe, (80), of Mokena, IL, a devoted husband and father and life-long Cubs fan went home to be with the Lord on the early morning of September 27th, 2024, surrounded at home by his family.

Jim was born on October 24, 1943, to James and Margaret Mabe in Bluefield, WV. He was married to the love of his life...

Sep 26, 2024

BRIAN J. PAVNICA 

Age 40, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. 

Brian is survived by his loving family, daughters, Cali Pavnica, Marlee Pavnica, parents, Anthony “Tony” & Linda Pavnica (McCord), siblings, Heather (Ed) Goewey, Anthony (Miranda) Pavnica, nieces and nephews, Mia Goewey, Noah Goewey, Emma Goewey, Hannah Pavnica and Jake Pavnica. 

Brian was a...