Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Feb 13, 2019

Herbert R. “Herb” Fruhwirth 76, of Manhattan, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Herb was born in Evergreen Park to the late John and Mable (nee Stewart) Fruhwirth. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” (nee Solita); loving father of Jill (Mark) Cassidy; dear twin brother of the late Richard (Maureen) Fruhwirth; loved uncle of his nieces and nephews....

Feb 13, 2019

Mary Josephine Paszyna (nee Kokan) 83, formerly of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Alden Courts of Shorewood. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Louis and Mary (nee Zekan) Kokan. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Paszyna; loving mother of Jacqueline Varda and Lucinda (the late Don) Neighbors; cherished grandmother of Brianna Varda, Steven Neighbors,...

Feb 11, 2019

Raymond Jacob Williams, 84, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born in Joliet to the late George and Dorothy (nee Brehm). Preceded by his loving wife Mary Jo (Ketner) Williams; loving father of Joseph, James, Janice (Ken) Brewer, John (Laura), Mary Beth, Teresa (Tim) Flynn, Thomas (Ellen) and Noel (Eric) Clark; cherished grandfather of Holly...

Feb 10, 2019

Michael Oram Jr. Age 24, a resident of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Loving son of Wanda DeSimone and the late Michael Oram Sr.; beloved grandson of his paternal grandparents: Douglas M. Oram Sr., and late JoAnn Oram and maternal grandparents: Richard Jones and the late Veronica Jones; dear brother of Heather, Jaime, and Teea Oram,...

Feb 10, 2019

Erin Marie Mulheran-Biggerstaff, 58, of Westfield, passed away February 10, 2019. She was born to Edward and Rosemary Mulheran on April 15, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Erin attended Purdue University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Organizational Psychology. Following graduation, Erin pursued a career building and managing assisted living facilities where she enjoyed working with the...

Feb 10, 2019

James A. Hartman Age 77, a resident of Crete, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Jim was born in Joliet to the late Frank and Lois (nee Ott) Hartman. Beloved husband of the late Beverly I. (nee Byrne) Hartman; loving father of Nancy (Timothy) Cunningham and David (Kelly) Hartman; cherished grandfather of Matthew (TJ), Nicholas, Kyle,...

Feb 10, 2019

Bryan “Burr” Dixon 56, longtime of Frankfort, passed away peacefully after a courageous brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, February 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loving husband of Kathleen Dixon (Planinc); beloved father of Mandi Dixon and Jake Dixon; dearest son of Roselyn (Myron “Mike” ) Miller, late Emmitt “Bill” Dixon and late step father...

Feb 7, 2019

Constance Mae Dennis, age 81, of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort and Manteno, passed away on Thursday , February 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Winston Dennis, Sr.; dear daughter of the late Genevieve Murray; beloved mother of Jeff (Alice) Dennis, Winston (JoEllen) Dennis, Jr., and Dana (Anthony) Dennis-Ray; cherished grandmother Nicole (Brian) Bulow, Melissa Dennis, Winston Dennis, III, Wesley...

Feb 6, 2019

Ronald J. Draus 78, of Valparaiso, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. Ron was born in Chicago to the late Joseph H. and Alvina M. (nee Wojtowicz) Draus. Loving brother of Gilbert (Regina) Draus; dear uncle of Kenneth (Pamela) Draus, Robert Draus, and Daniel Draus; great uncle of Ryan and Ethan. Ron was retired...

Feb 5, 2019

Gary L. Bush Sr. Age 78, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Erie, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Pamela (Johnson); loving father of Bradley Bush, Stephanie (John) Hosman, CoCo (Dr. Rob) Hollis, and J. R. Bush; cherished grandfather of Jaclyn Bush, Lydia “LuLu” Hollis, Landon, Tyler, Mitchell, Jackson, and Jayna Hosman; also survived...

Feb 4, 2019

Michael J. Guzy, Sr. 72, of Frankfort formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Loving husband of Theresa “Tree” Guzy; beloved father of Michelle (Bryan) Hilts and Michael (Jennifer) Guzy, Jr.; dearest brother of Mary (Jay) Oana, late Debbie (Glen “Hatch”) Schmidt, Darlene (Robert) Day, Betty Jane “BJ” Donaldson and Donald (Tina) Donaldson; cherished papa of Emily...

Feb 4, 2019

Mary Alline Bohannon (Smith) Age 94, a longtime resident of Mokena, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Loving wife of the late Haskel C. Bohannon; beloved mother of Michael Bohannon and Lois (Michael) Brashler; cherished grandmother of Shannon (Adam) Phillips, Jason (Andrea) Brashler and Laura Brashler; dear great grandmother of Elliot, and Ingrid Brashler; fond sister of Pauline, Willine,...

Feb 3, 2019

KEVIN THOMAS GEORGE HARTMANN It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Hartmann announces his passing on February 3, 2019, at the age of 39. Kevin was born February 6, 1979, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Ronald Hartmann and Victoria Hartmann (Torpy). He grew up in Matteson and Manhattan, Illinois and is a 1997 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central...

Feb 2, 2019

VON H. WEBB It is with great sadness that the family of Von Henry Webb announces his passing on Feb. 2, 2019, at the age of 60. Von was born Sept. 13, 1958, in Joliet to the late Aaron H. and Betty L. Webb, and he worked for the Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers for 36 years. Von...

Feb 1, 2019

GLADYS B. BLOESER (KROUPA) Age 99, of Lockport, formerly of Westchester and Chicago, passed away Friday, February 1st, 2019 at her home in Lockport. Gladys is survived by her loving family, sons, Kurt (Toni) Blaeser, Gary Blaeser, silbings, Evelyn Paskowicz, LaVerne Aronowski, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in...

Feb 1, 2019

Hans D. Mosch 76, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Hills and Tinley Park, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Loving husband of the late Dalia Mosch (Kripas); beloved father of Robert (Cindy) Mosch, Deborah Mosch, Susan (Kevin) Etzkorn, John Mosch and Michele (David) Hughes; dearest brother of Klaus (Venda) Mosch, Joanne Vernon, late Wifried Mosch and late Marianne Poduck; cherished...

Jan 31, 2019

HOWARD JOHN POLK Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at Hines VA Hospital in Hines. Howard is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Polk (Confray), siblings, Marty Polk, William (Sandra) Polk, Leah Polk, nieces and nephew, Kristen (Todd) McVay, Steven (Christina) Polk and Stephanie SanHamel. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Jan 30, 2019

DON B. JOHNSTON Age 81, of Evanston IL, formerly of Newark IL, Frankfort IL and Sedona AZ, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 at The Springs of Vernon Hills Assisted Living in Vernon Hills. Don is survived by his loving family, wife, Marty Johnston (Mercer), sons, Tim (Ana Portillo-Garcia) Johnston, Jeff (Laura) Johnston, grandchildren, Zackary Johnston, Ava Johnston, Marta Johnston-Portillo...

Jan 29, 2019

Donald E. Bennitt 78, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL. Don was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Arnold E. and Virginia (nee Strausbaugh) Bennitt. He graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1959 where he lettered in basketball. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Kisala); remarkable father of Michael,...

Jan 29, 2019