Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia Mack Lucchesi

Patricia Mack Lucchesi

February 5, 2020

Patricia Mack Lucchesi, 61, recently of Manteno, formerly of Country Club Hills and Tinley Park, passed away on Feb. 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Robert Lucchesi; children: Danielle (Rick) Morin, Amanda (Anthony) Hill, Eric Herrera, Rachel (Patrick) Cunningham; Grandchildren: Sydney, Kaitlyn Morin, Adrianna Dactelides, Alani, Aubree Hill; Brother: Robert (Diana) Urbon, Niece: Jennifer Urbon. She...

Thomas J. Hinsdale

Thomas J. Hinsdale

February 4, 2020

Thomas J. Hinsdale Age 63, a resident of Mokena formerly of Westchester, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2020. Loving husband of Carolyn Hinsdale (Kloos); beloved son of Janice (Gorman) and the late Benjamin Hinsdale; dearest father of Patrick (Lisa) Hinsdale, Katie (Kevin) Plankinton, George Hinsdale and Ryan Hinsdale; fond brother of Sr. Maryann Hinsdale,IHM, Dr. James (Bonnie) Hinsdale, Bill...

Harriet J. Narel

Harriet J. Narel

February 3, 2020

HARRIET J. NAREL (MARECKI) Age 88, of Mokena, passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Harriet is survived by her loving family, husband, John Narel, children, Helen (Ralph) Rubslauk, Celine Narel, Jenny Narel, James (Wendy) Narel, grandchildren, Lori, Mary, John, Anthony, Steven, Ashley, Christopher, Dylan, great grandchildren, Angel, Augie, Abbey and Ben. Harriet...

Donna L. Gibson

Donna L. Gibson

February 2, 2020

Donna L. Gibson 80, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Donna was born in Joliet to the late Albert and Edna (nee Surges) Horn. Loving mother of Robert (Julie) Gibson, Albert (Tonilynn) Gibson, and Ronna (Dan) Flanagan; cherished grandmother of Monica (Aaron) Kennedy, Dylan, Connor, and Colin Flanagan, and Anthony and...

Serenity Alexis Perkins

Serenity Alexis Perkins

February 2, 2020

Serenity Alexis Perkins “Riggy” 17, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Serenity was born in Joliet to David Perkins and Sara (nee Pacyga) Arias; loved sister of Alicia Arias, David Perkins Jr, Alexandria Perkins, Daniel Perkins, Dominick Perkins, and Zachary Jacquest; cherished granddaughter of Millie Perkins and Judy (Larry) Wesensten; aunts,...

John J. Magercak

John J. Magercak

February 2, 2020

JOHN J. MAGERCAK Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 at his home in New Lenox. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Magercak (Cleary), half-brother, Steve Michalak, sister-in-law, Lorraine Ksiazak, grandchildren, Nicole Torres, Kristen (Andrew) Novotny, Michelle (Mike Martinez) Torres, great grandchildren, Addison Novotny, Ava Novotny and Alyssa Novotny. John was preceded...

Sharon A. Ferrell

Sharon A. Ferrell

February 1, 2020

Sharon A. Ferrell 65, of New Lenox formerly of Channahon, IL, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena after a 15-month battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Evergreen Park to the late Robert W. and Patricia A. (nee Kennealy) Smetana. Beloved wife of 36 years of the late James E. Ferrell; loving mother of Kathryn (Joshua)...

Rafael Doguin

Rafael Doguin

January 30, 2020

RAFAEL DOGUIN Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, January 30th, 2020 at his home in New Lenox. Rafael is survived by his loving family, wife, Pauline Doguin (Morales), children, Ralph (Marjorie) Doguin, Cindy (Joe) Conrad, John Paul (Sarah Simpson) Doguin, grandchildren, Joshua, Jasmine, Luke, Tristan, Joey, siblings, Gustavo, Ana, Gloria, Angel, Magdalena, Cruz, Segismundo, Lupe, Jorge, Leticia,...

Mary C. Dixon

Mary C. Dixon

January 30, 2020

Mary Catherine Dixon (Devine) 96, of Mokena, formerly of Homewood passed away Thursday, January 30 at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving wife of the late Robert Dixon; beloved mother of Carol (Ron) Bengtson, Don (Jill) Dixon, Douglas (Gayle) Dixon and Maureen (Robert) Keller; dearest grandmother of Brian (Becky) Bengtson, Kurt (Erin) Bengtson, Megan (Jim) Majernik, Gwyneth Dixon, Andy (Rocio) Dixon, Taylor...

Anna K. Lee

Anna K. Lee

January 29, 2020

Anna K. Lee, 80, of Tinley Park, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest. Anna was the daughter of the late William and Daisy (nee Chan) Way. Her spirit lives on through her children: Christine (Fred) Haggard of Washington, DC; Liz (Jim) Lee-Pluskota, of Manhattan, Illinois; and Alex (MaLinda) Lee of Skokie,...

Joan M. Rueth

Joan M. Rueth

January 28, 2020

Joan M. Rueth 87, of Crest Hill, formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away Tuesday, January 28 at Presence Villa Franciscan, Joliet. Joan was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late William Sr. and Rose (nee Alessandri) Rueth. Dear sister of William Robert Jr (the late Janice) Rueth, Kenneth Charles (Lynn) Rueth, and the late Marjorie Hahn; loved aunt of numerous...

Raymond J. Hoevel

Raymond J. Hoevel

January 28, 2020

Raymond J. Hoevel Age 90, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Loving father of Dayle Hoevel, Dina (Harold) Meter, Raymond Hoevel Jr., Talbot Hoevel, John Hoevel, and Conrad Hoevel; cherished grandfather of Dane Meter, Virginia (Cliff) Smith, Veronica (Dallas) Wilson, Devin (Stephanie) Hoevel, Spencer Hoevel, and Kelsey Hoevel; and great-grandfather of 7. He was...

Dr. Brian P. Tinny

Dr. Brian P. Tinny

January 28, 2020

Dr. Brian P. Tinny, DDS Age 63, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Loving father of Riley Tinny, Kyle (Catherine) Tinny, Brendan Tinny, and Caleen Tinny; cherished grandfather of Lila Tinny; dear brother of Kevin Tinny, Kathleen Laderer, Michael Tinny, and David Tinny; also survived by Kathleen Ryan. He was preceded in death by...

August  B.  Patock

August B. Patock

January 25, 2020

August B. Patock Age 74, a resident of Lockport, formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Carol A. Patock (Kulikowski); loving father of Victoria Segreti, James (Corie) Patock, and Marilee Sanders; cherished Papa of Zachary (Theresa), Alexis, Jimmy, Anthony, Hayley,...

William  E. "Bill" Toomey Sr.

William E. "Bill" Toomey Sr.

January 24, 2020

William E. “Bill” Toomey Sr. Age 76, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Devoted husband of Josephine (Maier); loving father of the late William E. “ Billy” Toomey Jr., Christine (Christopher) Sanchez, and Janet Toomey; cherished Opa of Samantha and Alec Sanchez; and Grandpa to Robin Toomey, Billy Toomey, and Jenny...

Karl Robert Lucas

Karl Robert Lucas

January 22, 2020

Karl Robert Lucas Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. Karl was born in Chicago to the late Robert J. Sr. and Josephine (nee Drabik) Lucas. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Murphy; loving father of Barbara’s two daughters, Christine (Michael) Fortener and Kimberly (Michael) Delattre; cherished Papa of Hailey...

Bill Taaffe

Bill Taaffe

January 22, 2020

Bill Taaffe Age 89, of Frankfort, formerly of Riverdale, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Loving husband of Jean Taaffe (Doherty); beloved son of the late John and late Margaret (McCanna) Taaffe; dearsest father of Terri ( Bill) Mirenic, Bill (Kim Parrish) Taaffe, Janice (Tim) Kirk, Barbara (Conrad) Sobol, late Thomas (Pam) Taaffe and...

Janice Louise Rovenhagen

Janice Louise Rovenhagen

January 20, 2020

Janice Louise Rovenhagen, nee Roux, a proud 1951 graduate of the Silver Cross Hospital School of Nursing, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 89. Janice was born November 27, 1930 in Harding, Illinois. Daughter of Edward and Sadie (Jacobson) Roux. She married her one and only love Glen Ervin Rovenhagen, August 19, 1951, in the living...

Joseph C. Recendez

Joseph C. Recendez

January 18, 2020

JOSEPH C. RECENDEZ Age 68, of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland; born and raised in South Deering, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at his home in Frankfort. Joe is survived by his family, beloved wife of 47 years, Sandra A. Recendez (Golob), loving father of Joseph E. (Michelle) Recendez, Victoria A. (Justin) Peppin, devoted grandpa of Alessandra Recendez,...

Brian E. Gramza

Brian E. Gramza

January 17, 2020

BRIAN E. GRAMZA Age 60, of Beecher, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Joliet. Brian is survived by his loving family, parents, Edward & Marlene Gramza (Wenclaff), siblings, Kathleen (Mark) Duske, Cristine (David Spivak) Gramza, nieces and nephew, Matthew Duske, Jaclyn Duske, Katie Spivak, Kylie Spivak and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. Brian was...