Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mary Julia Sickles

Mary Julia Sickles

Dec 12, 2018

Mary Julia Sickles, age 76, of Joliet formerly of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Loving mother of Mark (Lisa) Sickles and the late Todd Sickles; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Mandi) Sickles, Kyle Sickles, Mary Frances (Todd) Preisig, Michael Sickles, Tyler Sickles and Adam; cherished great grandmother of Cody Sickles and Emma Preisig. Funeral services will be...

James A. Batastini "Batman"

James A. Batastini "Batman"

Dec 11, 2018

James A. Batastini “Batman” Age 83, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Marcia (Lindroth); loving father of Megan (Daniel Allen) Batastini-Gall; cherished grandfather of Tonya Garcia, Peter (Carmen) Garcia, Brandon Ulrich, Kaitlynn Kochenberger and Hannah Kochenberger and great-grandfather of Dylan Thomas, Liam Ulrich, and Jiren Garcia; dear uncle of Todd and Scott...

Dorothy J. Komer

Dorothy J. Komer

Dec 10, 2018

Komer, Dorothy J., 89 of Mokena, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully, Dec. 10, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Vern Fischer of Mokena, grandchildren: Kristen (John) Flynn, Kyle (Leah) Fischer, Kaitlin Fischer, Kimberlee Fischer, Karlie Fischer; great-grandchildren: Owen and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Komer and brother...

Laverne A. Sharkey

Laverne A. Sharkey

Dec 10, 2018

LaVerne A. Sharkey (Cosgrove) Age 96, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sharkey; loving mother of Pat (David) Jeslis and Diane (Jack) Teter; cherished grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 8, and great-great grandmother of 3; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her dear...

Leonard E. Chapp

Leonard E. Chapp

Dec 7, 2018

LEONARD E. CHAPP Age 92, of Lockport, passed away Friday, December 7th, 2018 at his home in Lockport. Leonard is survived by his loving family,wife, Iris Chapp (Israelson), daughters, Susan Cook, Kathleen (Patrick) Schwar, Debra (fiancée Bill West) Chapp, grandchildren, Laura (Benny) David, Lisa (Barry) Epperson, great grandchildren, Landon Epperson, Paige David, Aldon Epperson, Deanna David and numerous nieces and...

Margaret "Peg" Deaville

Margaret "Peg" Deaville

Dec 7, 2018

Margaret “Peg” Deaville Age 94, formerly residing at the Cottages of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Loving mother of Roberta (Charles) Baird and Michael (Maureen) Deaville; cherished grandmother of William, David (Jennifer), John (Sheila), Thomas, Megan, and Martin (Jillian); and great-grandmother of Danielle, Charles, Ryan, John, Kathryn, Lucy, and Maisie. She was preceded in death by...

Ronnie E. Webb

Ronnie E. Webb

Dec 6, 2018

RONNIE E. WEBB Age 69 of Monee, passed away on Thursday, December 6th 2018 at Windsor Estate in Country Club Hills. Ronnie is survived by his loving family, wife, Bernice Webb (Uryga), children, Ronnie (Laura) Webb, Angela (Clyde) Yahnke, brother, William Webb, grandchildren, Derek, Sydney, Mallory, Mitchell, Alexis, Olivia and Dalen. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Edward J. Olbrecht, Jr.

Edward J. Olbrecht, Jr.

Dec 6, 2018

EDWARD J. OLBRECHT, JR. Age 72, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, December 6th, 2018. Edward is survived by his loving family, daughters, Gina Kratz, Kari Olbrecht, mother, Julie Olbrecht, silbings, Ted Olbrecht, Ken Olbrecht, grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Keira and Joshua. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Olbrecht (Sartorio). Edward was a United States Air Force Veteran and...

Robert W. Munn

Robert W. Munn

Dec 6, 2018

Robert W. Munn 80, of New Lenox, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 06, 2018. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Esther (nee Anderson) Munn. Beloved husband of Barbara K. (nee Hunter); loving father of Matthew Munn, Jason (Julie) Munn, Jaymi Munn, Joshua (Cindy) Munn, and Lyndsey Munn; cherished grandfather of...

Laverne D. Srebro

Laverne D. Srebro

Dec 2, 2018

LaVerne D. Srebro (nee Kurtys) 92, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 with her family at her bedside. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Srebro; loving mother of Donald (Linda Lauer) Srebro, Jane (Frank) Jurcak, Regina (Steve) Mallen, Laura (Jerry) Holman, Nancy (Jeff) Cutler, and Shirlee (Mark) Tomczak; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother...

Donald  E. Farrell

Donald E. Farrell

Nov 30, 2018

Donald E. Farrell Age 89, a resident of Yorkville, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Charlene (Collings); loving father of Donna (Ron) Ahlberg and Deirdre (David) Michelich; cherished grandfather of Ian (Kaitlin Summers) Follansbee, Abigail (Alex Offerman) Follansbee, Alexandra Ahlberg, and Madison Ahlberg; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews,...

Evan James Hosman

Evan James Hosman

Nov 25, 2018

Evan James Hosman Age 25, of San Diego formerly of Mokena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Evan was born in Hazel Crest to James E. and Lisa (nee Harris) Hosman. Beloved son of James E. and Lisa Hosman; loving brother of Taylor (Mladen) Arsenovic; Chad, Riley, Ryann, Cole, Kaysie, and Ava; cherished grandson of Nancy Miller...

Loretta "Lorrie" Jennings

Loretta "Lorrie" Jennings

Nov 25, 2018

Loretta “Lorrie” Jennings Age 62, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Burbank, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2018. Beloved wife of Jim Jennings; loving mother of Andrea Jennings and Jimmy (Jessica) Jennings; cherished grandmother of Logan Jennings; also survived by her beloved dog “Daisy.” Lorrie enjoyed traveling with her family and attending Broadway musicals. She was an avid listener...

Ruth C. Jansma

Ruth C. Jansma

Nov 23, 2018

Ruth C. Jansma, age 97, of New Lenox,formerly of Frankfort, and South Holland, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 . Loving wife of the late Dick Jansma; beloved mother of Daniel Jansma and Patti Wanderlich; cherished grandmother of Elyse Jansma, Kara (Robert) Wanderlich Turpin, Kristen (Carles Ferrando Valero) Wanderlich, She was a member of Frankfort United Methodist Church, Family...

Linda Jean Langhurst

Linda Jean Langhurst

Nov 22, 2018

Linda Jean Langhurst (Voelker) Age 61, of Matteson formerly of Homewood, Chicago Heights and Oak Forest passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. Loving wife of Harry G. Langhurst, Jr.; beloved mother of Michael (Allyse) Langhurst and Harry (Jackie) Langhusrt, III; dearest sister of Donny (Jody) Voelker and Darlene (Jim) Guzinski; cherished grandmother of Masyn and Kailyn Langhurst. Family will receive...

Lloyd D. Finley

Lloyd D. Finley

Nov 21, 2018

LLOYD D. FINLEY Age 82, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lloyd is survived by his loving family, wife, Pansy Finley (Shipley), children, Deborah (Donald) Baldwin, Hope Nagel, brother, Darrel (Lois) Finley, grandchildren, Nathan Nagel, Devon Baldwin, Jacob Nagel and Nikki Baldwin. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Lester...

Walter F. Puzio

Walter F. Puzio

Nov 19, 2018

Walter F. Puzio Age 77 of Chicago, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Beloved husband of Desiree Puzio (Cipolla), dear brother of Deborah Luebben (Puzio). Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Frances (Zawacki) Puzio and brother in law Robert Luebben. All services for Walter will be private. In lieu...

Christopher  John  Brand

Christopher John Brand

Nov 17, 2018

Christopher John Brand, age 45, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Loving son of Stuart and the late Margaret Brand; beloved brother of Mark Brand and Jeff Brand; dearest nephew of John Flanigan, Pat Flanigan and Terry (Dan) Rissler; fond cousin of Colleen and Megan. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Edward  C. Zabrauskas

Edward C. Zabrauskas

Nov 17, 2018

Edward C. Zabrauskas Age 86, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Elsie (Cornell); loving father of Edward (Sandra Newcomb) Zabrauskas, Glen (Patti Mangano) Zabrauskas, Paul (Dona) Zabrauskas, Stephen (Patricia) Zabrauskas, and Dione (Erik) Bohrnell; cherished grandfather of Glen Jr. (Kelly), Ryan, Danielle, Isabella, Rachel, William, and Kyle and great-grandfather of Gavin and...

Ardith Tinman

Ardith Tinman

Nov 17, 2018

Ardith Tinman (Wilson) Age 100, a devout Christian, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Jon Tinman Sr., loving mother of Tuni (Rev. Dr. Jack) Miller, Alan (Marcia) Tinman, Brian Tinman, also survived by her dear daughter-in-law Carol Tinman; cherished grandmother of Tracy (Justin) Konrath, Caryn (Gerritt) VanDerBilt, Amy...