Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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,...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 29, 2019

January 28, 2019

Leslie Theresa Zubcic (nee Berner) 74, of New Lenox passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Leslie was born in Chicago to the late Roland and Eleanore (nee Maes) Berner. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Zubcic; loving and devoted mother of Matthew (Michelle), Joshua (Michelle “Shelly”), and Nathan; cherished grandmother of Claire, Nolan,...

January 28, 2019

PETER D. LaFRANCO Age 63, of Manhattan, passed away Monday, January 28th, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Peter is survived by his loving family, wife, Cheryl LaFranco (Grafen), daughter, Rosalie (Jason) Baxter, daughter in his heart, Tatiana Vorobyeva, brother, Paul (Pamela) LaFranco, granddaughters, Katelyn Baxter, Breanna Baxter, granddaughter in his heart, Maria Vorobyeva and many dear nieces and...

January 26, 2019

Randall “Randy” Rodeghero Age 64, of Lockport passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Randall is survived by his loving family, siblings Janet Anderson, his twin brother Richard (Maria) Rodeghero, Jr., and Russell (Gladys) Rodeghero, nieces and nephews, late Sean McGinn, Kelly Weis, RJ Rodeghero, Cara Rodeghero, and Nicolle Hicks; great-nieces and nephews Connor, Alexis, Parker and Blake; aunt...

January 26, 2019

Jeffrey A. Hopkins 59, of Mokena, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on January 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Kim (nee Almond) Hopkins; cherished father of Karli (Nick) Eggert and Jacob Hopkins; proud grandpa of Cooper and Easton Eggert; brother of Darrell Hopkins and Debbie Eungard. Proceeded in death by brother, Mike Hopkins and sister-in-law Lynn (nee Almond) Ogden....

January 26, 2019

JAMES E. SALERNO Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Salerno (DiNovo), children, Angela Salerno, Vince Salerno, step-son, Michael (Karyn) DiNovo, siblings, Joseph (Angela) Salerno, Rich (Rhonda) Salerno, Charles (Jeanne) Salerno, Frank (Shirley) Salerno, Sharon Salerno, six grandchildren and several...

January 25, 2019

Roberta E. Purcell (Creekbaum) Age 76, a resident of Shorewood, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. Beloved wife of Brian J. Purcell; loving mother of James (Jill) Purcell; dear mother-in-law of Amy Purcell; cherished grandmother of Katherine, Nathan, Michael, Sarah, Ryan, and Evan; dear sister of Sandy (late Phil) Aasgaard; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. She...