Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Margaret  K. Emrich

Margaret K. Emrich

Feb 27, 2019

Emrich, Margaret Katherine, 88, passed away Feb. 27, 2019 in Tinley Park where she has resided since 1989. Survived by her loving family, children: Jason (Timothy Neylon) Emrich of Tinley Park, Carol (Douglas) Kirchman of Tinley Park; grandchildren: Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman, Kevin Kirchman; great-grandchildren: Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman. She was preceded by her husband, Martin Emrich in 1988. Margaret was...

Alice Page

Alice Page

Feb 26, 2019

Alice Page, age 97, formerly of Park Forest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in her home. Alice was born on October 12, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary Mitchell. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Walter, and her sister, Betty (Doran). Loving wife of the late Howard Page; beloved mother of Kay (Bob),...

John Henry Schultz

John Henry Schultz

Feb 26, 2019

John H. Schultz 69, of Joliet passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home. John was born in Marinette, WI to the late Vincent A. and Janet S. (nee Rupar) Schultz. Devoted father like mentor to Joshua Pemble and cherished “grandfather” of Amya, Joshua Jr, and Alexia Pemble; loving brother of James (Debbie) Schultz, Diane Allen, Elias Bartley, Paul...

Patricia  A. Giliberto

Patricia A. Giliberto

Feb 25, 2019

Patricia A. Giliberto (Scialabba) Age 63, a resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Devoted mother of Michael (Laura Brauth) Giliberto and Deanna (Fiance Christopher Cope) Giliberto; dear sister-in-law of Susan Scialabba; also survived by her grand-dogs Mia and Duke, and grand-cat Kitty. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Diane Scialabba...

Johanna Kurczap

Johanna Kurczap

Feb 24, 2019

Johanna Kurczap 67, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 24,2019. Johanna was born in Chicago to the late Joseph J. and late Helga Margarete (nee Pries) Kurczap. Johanna was a graduate of LourdesHigh School and DePaulUniversity. She retired from Accounts Receivable at Wyndham Hotels Naperville/Lisle. Loving cousin of Joanna (late Stanley) Lejsner, Michael (Christie) Lejsner, Diana (Shawn)...

Janice A. Kurc

Janice A. Kurc

Feb 21, 2019

JANICE A. KURC (TOPP) Age 82, of Calumet City, passed away Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Janice is survived by her loving family, husband, Gary Kurc, son, Joshua Kurc, siblings, Mary (Michael) Goodkind, Walter (Cathy) Topp II, nieces and nephew, Marissa (James) Behrmann, Felicia Topp and Walter Topp III. Janice was preceded in death...

Edna Bechstein

Edna Bechstein

Feb 21, 2019

Edna Bechstein Age 104, Lifelong of Tinley Park, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She is survived by her loving family; children Richard (Sandra) Meyer and Betty Lou (John) Balzhiser; sister Lucille (late Donald) Topolski; grandchildren Deborah Balzhiser, Tracy (Scott) Simons, John (Michele) Balzhiser and Robert Balzhiser; great grandchildren Tyler...

Marianne  H. Smyth

Marianne H. Smyth

Feb 21, 2019

Marianne Helen Smyth, nee Glaser Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Susan (late Richard Einhorn, late Lawrence Gempka), Pamela (Tom) Sekulski, Cathleen (Bernard) McMahon, the late Diane, Eugene (Lily) Smyth and Laura (Alan) Bakotic. Much loved grandmother “Mimi” of Richard (Misty) Einhorn, Matthew (Nicole) Einhorn, Lisa (Ryan) Behounek, Tommy (Misty) Sekulski, Brian (Natasha) McMahon, Erin (Brandon) Theobald,...

Scott N. Popp

Scott N. Popp

Feb 21, 2019

Scott N. Popp, age 62, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park and Crete passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Loving husband of Jolene Popp (Calderone); beloved father of Stephanie (NIck Olejnik) Popp and Kelly (Alex Wachs) Popp; dear son of Ken and Sharon (Phebus) Popp; dearest brother of Sandy (Jeff) Aiello, Mariann (Jim) Miller, Shelly (Phillip)...

Joan B. Rogers

Joan B. Rogers

Feb 21, 2019

Joan B. Rogers (Connors), age 89, a resident of Bolingbrook formerly of New York and Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of the late Robert J. Rogers; beloved mother of William (Diane) Burgy and Tracy (Ellen) Rogers and the late Linda Burgy; dearest grandmother of Dana (Casey) Knight, Rylan...

James  T.  O'Connor Iii

James T. O'Connor Iii

Feb 20, 2019

James T. O’Connor III Age 38 of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Orland Park passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Jimmy is survived by his loving family, loving wife Rachael O’Connor (Derrico); beloved son of Vicki Shepard and James T. (Betty) O’Connor II; children Michael Dresden, Aria Dresden, Tori O’Connor and Dominick O’Connor; siblings Robert Genis, Richard...

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

James E. "Jimmy" Harbin Jr.

Feb 19, 2019

James E. “Jimmy” Harbin Jr. Age 49 of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Devoted husband of Valerie (Dortmann); loving father of Cody James Harbin and Megan Grace Harbin; cherished son of James E. Harbin Sr. and the late Alice Harbin (Lucas); treasured brother of Karen Harbin (Annemarie Martin) and Amy (Gary) Holman; dear son in...

Ronald S. Bowker

Ronald S. Bowker

Feb 18, 2019

Ronald S. Bowker, 84, of Tinley Park., formerly Dolton and Riverdale passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverly Jean Bowker (nee Annerino) in 2018. Father of Steven K. (Marilyn) Bowker and the late David C. (Ann Marie) Bowker. Four grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Lungaro, Christie (Brad) Taylor, Lauren Bowker and Jason...

James Joseph Murray

James Joseph Murray

Feb 18, 2019

James Joseph Murray Sr. 90, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. Jim was born in Chicago to the late John and Grace (nee Williamson) Murray. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee O’Meara); loving father of Mary (the late Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger, Eileen...

Nancy Ann Makowski

Nancy Ann Makowski

Feb 16, 2019

NANCY ANN MAKOWSKI (WALSH) Nancy Ann Makowski (nee Walsh) of Palos Park, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Loving wife of the late Thomas P. Makowski and cherished daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee Rassel) Walsh. Friend of many. Long time resident of Frankfort, IL and Head of the Math Department of Lindblom High School,...

Heidi M Cartalino

Heidi M Cartalino

Feb 16, 2019

HEIDI M. CARTALINO Age 37 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at her home in New Lenox. Heidi is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Sheri Cartalino (Brenn), grandmother, Marilyn Brenn, siblings, Corie (Jim) Patock, Jordan (Brittney) Cartalino, aunts and uncles, Marie Tabak, Doris (John) Boyle, Sharon Cartalino, Debbie (Jerry) Martin, Richard (Sissy) Brenn,...

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski

Feb 14, 2019

Jamie (Hymay) T. Dominski, 42, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Jamie is survived by his sons, Dylan, Miles, and Travis, loving parents, Thomas Dominski and Carol Erdmann, brother, Brian (Joe Dallin), grandmother, Rita Erdmann, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents, William G. Erdmann and Sigmund and Laura Dominski....

Bernadette "Bernie" Kaminski

Bernadette "Bernie" Kaminski

Feb 14, 2019

Bernadette “Bernie” Kaminski (nee Radziwon) 73, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Bernie was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Lacki) Radziwon. Beloved wife of Wayne Kaminski; loving mother of Cheri (Scott) Wos and the late Scott Kaminski; cherished grandmother of Thomas and Taylor Wos; dear sister of Lawrence...

Ted M. Walleck

Ted M. Walleck

Feb 14, 2019

Theodore Michael Walleck 87, a resident of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Loving husband of Terese Walleck (Poplawski); beloved father of Linda (Tony) Wasso, Ted (Karen) Walleck, Tina (Frank) Shank, Laura (John) Lozano, Troy (Michelle) Walleck, Lisa (Tony) Rackauskas, Brian (Jen) Walleck and Samantha (Justin) Kracke; dearest brother of 8 siblings; cherished...

Peggy Cundari

Peggy Cundari

Feb 13, 2019

Peggy Cundari 67, a resident of Minooka, formerly of Frankfort and New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher (Bobbi) Cundari; beloved G-MA of Cassady, Kailyn, Kiera, Christa and Kyla Cundari; dearest daughter of the late Jeannine Claire McNulty; dearest daughter-in-law of Jean (late Joseph) Cundari; fond niece of F.J.(late Mar) Clark; cherished cousin of...