Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva

August 12, 2019

Kristen Lynn Acquaviva 59, of Manteno formerly of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident. Kris was born in Iowa City, IA to the late Jerome E. and Renee A. (Renee Tangman) Wiedman. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Acquaviva; loving mother of Ryan Acquaviva, Robin (John) Boyle, and Sophie Acquaviva; cherished...

James Dobrovich

James Dobrovich

August 12, 2019

JAMES DOBROVICH Age 99 passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Jim is survived by his loving family, children, Janet (Ron) Tucker, Richard (Donna) Dobrovich, Judy Selby, Nancy (Brian) Mahoney, brother, Albert Dobrovich, grandchildren, Alan McDuffie, Lindsay McDuffie, Jeff (Rebecca) Selby, David Selby, Michael (Sarah) Mahoney, Matthew (Caitlan) Mahoney, Meagan Mahoney, great grandchildren, Dayton Mahoney,...

Barbara Jean Braasch

Barbara Jean Braasch

August 11, 2019

Barbara Jean Braasch (nee Hauck) 66, of Joliet passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Barbara was born in Joliet to the late Robert and Clara (nee Valentino) Hauck. Barbara was raised by her father and her stepmother the late Edna Hauck. Loving mother of Robin Mendoza, David (Rina), Dale (Jenni) O’Brien, Holly Sexauer, Jake...

Laverne E. Aronowski

Laverne E. Aronowski

August 11, 2019

LaVerne E. Aronowski nee Kroupa Age 89 passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, late of Homer Glen. LaVerne is survived by her loving Husband Ervin Aronowski; daughter Linda (Matt) Wolfe; grandchildren Deanne (Ryan) Dobczyk, Shawn (Sarah) Toso, Jennifer (Stacy) Wolfe and Melissa (Mike) Crawford; great grandchildren Chase, Layla, Isabella, Jack, Easton, Gavin and Calen...

Susan J. Keller

Susan J. Keller

August 10, 2019

Susan J. Keller (DeVries) 73, of Frankfort formerly of South Holland, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Susan was born in Harvey, IL to the late Harold and Vera (Flessner) Gouwens. Loving wife of the late Richard Keller and the late Edwin DeVries; beloved mother of Wendy (John) Lindemulder, Kristi (Tony) DiGanci, Amanda (Chad) Ross and Suzanne (Tony) Kost; cherished...

Kathy L. Zolp

Kathy L. Zolp

August 10, 2019

Kathy L. Zolp Age 70, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of John Zolp; loving mother of Stacy (Bradley) Shinovich and Kyle Zolp; cherished grandmother of Avary and Brayden Shinovich, Rylee Zolp, and Rebecca, Stephen, Candice, and Kaylee Cameron; dear sister of James Jelenick; fond sister-in-law of Diane Jelenick, Francine...

Steve Drahos

Steve Drahos

August 10, 2019

Steve Drahos, 60, passed away suddenly on Aug. 10, 2019. Dear son of Rosemarie and the late Lloyd Drahos of Tinley Park, Brother of Randy (Jeri) Drahos of Manteno and Debra (Vince) Padilla of Tinley Park. Uncle of Joe, Jim, and Brandon Padilla; Randy Jr. (Jessica), Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Lindsay Drahos. Great uncle of Olivia, Emily, Matthew, Adrian, and Sophia....

Thomas William  Ellickson

Thomas William Ellickson

August 7, 2019

Thomas W. Ellickson, age 69, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Alsip and Leesburg, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Loving husband of Kathleen Ellickson (Newton); beloved father of Tom (Kris) Ellickson and Steve (Niki) Ellickson; dearest son of the late William and late Dorothy (Luetke) Ellickson; dear brother of Beverly (Jim Kaemerer) Bishop and the late...

Jeffrey S. Andrews

Jeffrey S. Andrews

August 4, 2019

JEFFREY S. ANDREWS Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Jeff is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Andrews (Leato), mother, Norma Andrews (Hagstrom), children, Bruno (Jacqueline Mortimer) Andrews, Erik (Marissa Moody) Andrews, Christopher (Charleen Delair) Andrews, Nicholas Andrews, Aja Andrews, sister, Tamra (Robert) Carli, niece and nephew, Joseph Antonaglia, Alexis...

Barbara  Jane Pugh

Barbara Jane Pugh

August 3, 2019

Barbara Jane Pugh, 83, of Tinley Park passed away on Aug. 3, 2019. She is survived by her loving family. Children: Richard (Linda Prince) Pugh, Jeffery (Eloisa) Pugh, Jackie (Brian) DeHaan; grandchildren: Andrea, Samantha (Mike) Gracie, Elisa (Tuwah), Sarah, Jacob, Thalia; Great-grandson, Elijah; Brother-in-law, Joe (late Beverly) Holik and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She...

David L. Nick

David L. Nick

August 1, 2019

David L. Nick 62, of New Lenox passed away Thursday, August 01, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. David was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Thelma J. (nee Maritt) and the late Lester R. Nick. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Tuftedal); loving father of Danielle (Timothy) Ryan and Derek Nick; cherished grandfather of Jack and Adam Ryan; dear...

David G. Hakes

David G. Hakes

July 31, 2019

David G. Hakes 77, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at University of Chicago Medical Center. David was born in Rockford, IL to the late Fred and Jean (nee Moore) Hakes. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Grant); cherished father of David Hakes, Tammy (Bob) Ciesla, and Beth (Dave) Allen; devoted grandfather of...

Helen Gliottoni

Helen Gliottoni

July 30, 2019

Helen S. Gliottoni (nee Ogibovic), 91, of Steger, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019. Devoted wife of the late Andy L. Gliottoni (2004). Loving mother of Patricia (Dennis) Derfiny, Cathy (Roger Jacob) Gliottoni, Cynthia (Jim) Wheeler, James (Melissa) Gliottoni, Susan (Jeff) Hunt, the late Sally (Joseph) Sanfratello (2019). Grandmother of Katie (Stephen) Lisowski, Stephen (Sarah) Derfiny,...

Richard J. Burns

Richard J. Burns

July 28, 2019

Richard J. Burns Age 89, of Lockport, IL. formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family at his side. Richard was born in in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago to the late Phillip and Caroline (nee Mazur) Burns. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (nee Schultz); loving father...

Walter H. Cramer

Walter H. Cramer

July 27, 2019

Walter H. Cramer Age 94, a resident of Lockport, IL. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mabel Cramer (Sorenson); loving father of Charmaine (late George) Wright; cherished grandfather of Charmaine, Walter, Wesley, and Austin and great-grandfather of Gracelyn, Piper, Tagen. He was preceded in death by his son’s Walter and Ronald Cramer and grandchildren...

Alice C.  Miranda

Alice C. Miranda

July 26, 2019

Alice Constance Miranda (Beltran) Age 103, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Alden Courts in Shorewood. She was born on January 18, 1916 in El Paso, TX to the late Librado and Celsa Beltran (Loya); beloved wife of the late Armand C. Miranda; loving mother of Mary Ann (Ron) Lehman, Anita (Wayne) Render, Dr. Armand Gregory (Gina) Miranda,...

Ralph A. Soto

Ralph A. Soto

July 25, 2019

Ralph A. Soto Age 81, a resident of Monee, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Noreen (Johnson); loving father of David (Jacqui) Soto; cherished grandfather of Ralph (Ingrid) Soto and Ciara Soto and great-grandfather of Austin and Vincent; dear brother of Ray (Sue) Soto, Joe Soto, Rose (Allan) Wilhelm, and Sylvia (John) Greenan; also survived by...

William R. Lang

William R. Lang

July 24, 2019

William (Bill) R. Lang "Map Man" age 71, passed away peacefully at home July 24th in Frankfort, IL. Born in Joliet, IL to the late Ralph C Lang and Alice (Carter) Lang. Loving Husband and Best Friend of Charlotte (Char) Barnwell Lang. Loving father of Tim (Gina), Tami (John) Mattson and Donna Lang and Dave Guerra, Fiance. Cherished Grandfather to...

Charles Marion Harris

Charles Marion Harris

July 24, 2019

Charles Marion Harris, age 87 a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Loving husband of Rebecca Harris; beloved father of Darrell (Jill) Harris and Derrick Harris; cherished grandfather of Devin (Abigail) Harris, Brianna (Brandon) Roat, Taylor (Jonathan) Miller and Allissa Harris; proud great grandfather of Kayden Harris and dear brother of Brenda (William) Curtsinger....

Timothy J.  Garvin Jr.

Timothy J. Garvin Jr.

July 24, 2019

Timothy J. Garvin Jr., 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Beloved son of Tim (Patti) Garvin and Anne Garvin; loving Brother of Patrick, Dan (Ben) Garvin and Kevin (Maureen) Graff. More like a brother to dozens of cousins, and an awesome nephew to Aunts Maribeth Miller, Jenifer (Tom) Mansell, Molly (Mike) Gaik, and Uncles John and Tim...