Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Roger R. Niznik

Roger R. Niznik

February 21, 2020

Roger R. Niznik Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Speedwell); loving father of Anne Marie (Mark) Proff and Julie (Mike) Lavey; cherished grandfather of Grace, Benjamin, Michael, and Emily; dear brother of the late Dennis (Late Sandra) Niznik, Russell (late Mary) Niznik, and Debra...

James Matthew Golden

James Matthew Golden

February 21, 2020

James Matthew Golden Age 55, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. James is survived by his loving family, son James “J.P.” Golden; mother Linda Ross; brothers Thomas (Michelle) Golden and Scott (Kylie) Golden; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. James was preceded in death by his father James Evan Golden. James was a...

Marie K. Herman

Marie K. Herman

February 17, 2020

Marie K. Herman Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 3, 1927 to the late James (Vaclav) and late Marie (“Mary”) Karnik (Pesek) and passed away on February 17, 2020 in New Lenox, Ilinois at the age of 93. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Robert William Herman (April 1, 1926-October 26,1996); loving mother of Kathleen Marie (late Robert...

Doris Rose Smith

Doris Rose Smith

February 17, 2020

DORIS ROSE SMITH (NELSON) Born December 14, 1935 and passed away February 17, 2020. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Lawrence Peter and Hannah Rose (Steinman) Nelson of Joliet; her loving husband, John E. Smith; her younger brother Lawrence J. (Larry) Nelson of Florence, Al; and her beloved son, John Nelson Smith. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Tony)...

Denise M. Pretet

Denise M. Pretet

February 17, 2020

Denise M. Pretet, age 62, beloved wife of Kirby Pretet was born into eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2020. Denise, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep. She was born February 4, 1958 in Evergreen Park, the daughter of Stephen & Gloria (Panozzo) Wroblewski. Denise wed the love of her life, Kirby Pretet, on September...

Saragene Barnes

Saragene Barnes

February 16, 2020

SARAGENE BARNES (SCHULTZ) Age 78, of Orland Park, formerly of Blue Island, passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Saragene is survived by her loving family, children, Lee (Michaeline) Barnes, Jeffrey (Michelle) Barnes, brother, Tom Schultz, grandchildren, Richard (Sara) Barnes, Nicole (Jacob) Richard, Cole Barnes, Lee Barnes, Justin Barnes, Courteney Barnes, Lauren Barnes, Kathryn...

Richard Lee Patterson

Richard Lee Patterson

February 16, 2020

Lee Patterson 81, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Lee was born in Chicago to the late Melvin and Etta M. (nee McCardle) Patterson. Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Alvers) Patterson; loving father of Rick Jr., Chris (Sarah Olson) Sherri (Ryan) Cummings, Chuck (Lori) Dempsey, and the late Rick Dempsey; dear father-in-law of...

Paul Carl Fulsang

Paul Carl Fulsang

February 16, 2020

Paul Carl Fulsang, 63, of Anchorage, AK, passed away suddenly on Feb. 16, 2020. Loving and supportive father of Neil (Mikala) Fulsang of Vicenza, Italy; Joel (Brittney) Fulsang of Wasilla, Alaska; devoted grandfather of Madelyn, Logan, and Rowan. Paul was the son of the late Larry and Marian Fulsang; dear brother of Barbara (late Mark) Layer, Jill (late Bob) Heenan,...

Charles "Chuck"  L. Mcmillan

Charles "Chuck" L. Mcmillan

February 13, 2020

Charles “Chuck” L. McMillan Age 74, a resident of Homer Glen formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of Janet McMillan (Walter); beloved father of Kelly McMillan, Chad (Kammie) McMillan and Michael McMillan; dear son of the late Arthur and Frances (Hancock) McMillan; dearest brother of Dennis...

Francis G. Stubitsch

Francis G. Stubitsch

February 13, 2020

Francis G. “Frank” Stubitsch 84, of Mokena, passed away at home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Frank was born in Chicago to the late Francis J. and Florence (nee Madden) Stubitsch. Beloved husband of Therese (nee Zangri) Stubitsch; loving father of Mari (Richard) Hicks, Paula (James) Stumpe, Joseph (Kathryn) Stubitsch, Kerri Villareal, the late Francis (Rebecca) Stubitsch; loved grandfather of...

Carol A.  Scanlan

Carol A. Scanlan

February 13, 2020

Carol A. Scanlan (Dalton) Age 83, of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills and Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving wife of the late Richard L. Scanlan Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Somora) Dalton; dearest mother of Richard (Donna) Scanlan, Jr., Susan Haseman, Jeffrey (Cathy) Scanlan,...

Dolores J. Renz

Dolores J. Renz

February 11, 2020

Dolores J. Renz (Johannesen). Age 88, of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park, Frankfort, Orland Park and Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Loving wife of the late Frank J. Renz, Jr.; beloved mother of Gary (Antoinette) Renz and Sharon (William) Simpson; cherished grandmother of Bridget (Kevin) McCann, Michelle (Lucas) Craven and William Cullen; cherished great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Gavin...

Christine A.  Sanchez

Christine A. Sanchez

February 11, 2020

Christine Ann Sanchez (Toomey) Age 47, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Beloved wife of 21 years and Highschool sweethearts since the age of 16 to Christopher Sanchez; devoted mother of Samantha and Alec Sanchez; beloved daughter of Josephine and the late William “Bill” E. Toomey Sr. (Maier); also survived by her beloved...

Doris J. Sewell

Doris J. Sewell

February 10, 2020

Doris J. Sewell (Blair), age 77 of Manteno formerly of Sauk Village and Hammond IN, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. Loving wife of the late John D. Sewell; beloved mother of Gene Sewell, Elizabeth (Kent) Orton, Cynthia Sewell, Christopher (Jodie) Sewell; dear sister of late Robert (late Raisin) Blair, late Gene (Marlene) Blair, late Donald Blair, James (Shirley)...

Michelle L. Dresden

Michelle L. Dresden

February 10, 2020

Michelle L. Dresden 33, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2020. Michelle was born in Hazel Crest. Loving and devoted mother of Haylee Mahoney; dear daughter of Paul and Jeanne (nee Zolna) Dresden; loved sister of Dawn Dresden and Sandie Dresden; cherished granddaughter of the late Joan and late Robert Dresden and the late Edward and late...

Margaret B. Srygler

Margaret B. Srygler

February 9, 2020

Margaret B. Srygler (nee Hicks) 83, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Alden of Shorewood. Margaret was born in Harrisburg, IL to the late Marion and Florence (nee Clark) Hicks. Beloved wife of the late James G. Srygler Sr; loving mother of Robert (Nancy) Srygler, James Jr. (Cynthia) Srygler, and Debbie (Chris) Carpenter;...

Kathy L. Giannino

Kathy L. Giannino

February 8, 2020

Kathy L. Giannino (Zych) Age 67, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Richton Park, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Beloved wife of Phil Giannino; devoted mother of Tony (Heather) Giannino and Ross (Jessica) Giannino; cherished grandmother of Sophia, Tony, Gavin, and Addison; dear sister of Randy (Maureen) Zych. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and...

Steven R. Caruso

Steven R. Caruso

February 7, 2020

Steven R. Caruso Age 38, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2020. Devoted husband of Jennifer Caruso (Allen); loving father of Alyssa, Brennan, and Kaitlin Caruso; beloved son of Robert and Deborah Caruso (Sprankle); dearest brother of Michael (Danielle) Caruso. Steven was an IT Technician for the Will County Sheriff’s Department for 17 years....

Diane L.  Bucksath

Diane L. Bucksath

February 6, 2020

DIANE L. BUCKSATH (McINTURFF) Age 81, of Lemont, passed away on Thursday, February 6th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Diane is survived by her loving family, husband, Jerrald Duane Bucksath, children, Mark (Maureen) Bucksath, Lisa (John) Eckenstein, sister, Melinda Eubanks, grandchildren, John Eckenstein and Emma Eckenstein. Diane was a preceded in death by her parents, Navy Captain...

David L.  Laube

David L. Laube

February 6, 2020

David L. Laube Age 83, a resident of Manhattan formerly of Burbank, Bridgeview and Linn Creek, Lake of the Ozarks, passed away peacecully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Noel Laube (DeFranco); beloved son of the late Oscar and Cecilia (Benson) Laube; dearest father of Susan Laube, late Lynne Laube and...