Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Brenda L. Adkins

Brenda L. Adkins

December 5, 2019

Brenda Lane Adkins (Dyer) Age 79 of Peotone formerly of Frankfort and New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Loving wife of the late George Adkins; beloved mother of David (Cheryl) Adkins, Becki (Kris) Skoniecki and Pam Hammons; dearest sister of Opal (Jonah) Adkins, late Betty Gantz, late Jean Young, and late Donald Dyer; cherished grandmother of...

Anne Marie Barry

Anne Marie Barry

December 3, 2019

Heaven became a bit more glamorous with the passing of Anne Marie Barry (nee O’Connor) on December 3, 2019 after 91 stylish years on this earth. Though small in stature, her presence was big, often announcing herself with her high heels before she entered any room. Her love and life spanned the country, with companions from coast to coast, whom...

Erica Peterson Johnson

Erica Peterson Johnson

December 2, 2019

Erica Peterson Johnson Age 72, a resident of Country Club Hills, formerly of Annandale, Virginia and Park Forest, IL passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Corwin Johnson; devoted mother of Mara (Thomas) Gallagher and dearest step-mother of Erika Johnson; loving sister of Marcia Peterson and Lisa (Norm) Schlismann; cherished aunt of Cara (Chas) Matesi...

Ilse Mutzbauer

Ilse Mutzbauer

November 30, 2019

Ilse Mutzbauer (Hodel) Age 73, a resident of Monee, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late William P. Mutzbauer; loving mother of Alois P. Diernberger, Brigitte Hughes, Jeany (James) Manning, William P. Jr. (Darlene) Mutzbauer, and Timothy (Mary) Mutzbauer; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Ariel) Hughes, Billie-Jean, Donny, Trisha, and...

Anthony Martin Muto

Anthony Martin Muto

November 28, 2019

Anthony Martin Muto Age 23, a lifetime resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Loving son of Tina Jensen and Angelo Muto, Sr.; dear stepson of Rick Jensen, Sr. ; beloved brother of Angelo Muto, Jr., Sabrina (Joel) McGregor, Nicholas Muto, Matthew Muto, Rick Jensen, Jr., Jacob Muto and Kate Jensen.; dearest grandson of Linda...

William A. Giles

William A. Giles

November 25, 2019

WILLIAM A. GILES Age 82 of Lockport passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at his home. William is survived by his loving family, children, Robin (Don) Weber, Gary Giles, David (Joan) Giles, siblings, Don Giles, Clyde Castleman, Floyd Castleman, sister-in-law, Betty Giles, grandchildren, Keith William (Kristin) Stotts, Kristen Nicole Stotts, Timmy Edwin (Nicole) Stotts, Heather Nicole Giles, Rebecca Lynne...

Susan Marie Adamson

Susan Marie Adamson

November 21, 2019

Susan Marie Adamson (Mazzochi) Age 68, a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving mother of the late Dawnna (Brian) O’Leary, Gina (Brian) Reynolds and Nick (Sarai) Adamson; beloved daughter of the late Jim and Charlotte (Grulke) Mazzochi; dearest sister of Jim Mazzochi, Jean Mazzochi and Judy (Jim) Sears; cherished...

Christine A. Yeates

Christine A. Yeates

November 19, 2019

Christine “Chris” A. Yeates (nee Slavicek) 70, of Richton Park, IL formerly of Joliet, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Chris was born in Aurora, IL to the late Milton and Helen (nee Wojtysiak) Slavicek. Beloved wife of John D. Yeates; loving mother of Nick (Jody) Yeates and Andy Yeates; cherished grandmother of twin grandchildren Johnathan and...

Katelyn Brianne Stretch

Katelyn Brianne Stretch

November 18, 2019

Katelyn Brianne Stretch 15, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 18, 2019. Loving daughter of Brian and Jody( Rockovich) Stretch; beloved sister of Jenna Stretch; dearest niece of Jason Rockovich, Melissa (John) Cahill; cherished cousin of Carol Cahill, Lori (Matthew) Yeager, Michael Cahill, Jimmy Cahill, Sr., Tom Cahill, Brianna Smith, Ebony Smith, Gianna Cahill, Jimmy Cahill, Jr., Zoella...

Sharon L. Demarco

Sharon L. Demarco

November 18, 2019

Sharon L. DeMarco, 76, of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on Nov. 18, 2019. She is survived by her loving family, daughters: Deanna (Julian) Makas, Nicole (Brian) Banscak, Annette DeMarco; and son, Frederick C. (Jeffery Nanni) DeMarco, Nana to the Bubbas, Oliver and Greyson. Sister of the late Shirley Sudantas, Sandy Matthias, Kathleen Pattenaude, Leroy Matthias, Wayne Matthias. Sharon was...

Abel Munoz

Abel Munoz

November 17, 2019

Abel Munoz 41, of Mokena, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Abel was born in Chicago to Abigail and Linda Sue (nee Vazquez) Munoz. Beloved husband of Lucia (nee Isbill); loving father of Abel, Mireya, Fabian, Luis, and Olivia Munoz; dear brother of Diana (Miguel) Carbajal, Teresa Marroquin, Abigail Munoz Jr, Carlos (Nicki) Munoz, Leticia Munoz, Rafael Munoz,...

Beverly M. Sievert

Beverly M. Sievert

November 15, 2019

BEVERLY M. SIEVERT (SCHROEDER) Age 87, of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2019. Beverly is survived by her loving family, children, Steve (Donna) Sievert, Lee (Barbara) Sievert, Daniel (Connie) Sievert, Susan (Ken) Swearengin, Sandy Sievert, Thomas (Vicki) Sievert, special cousin, Shirley Berzynski, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren. Beverly was...

Gabriella Giovanna Adamo

Gabriella Giovanna Adamo

November 13, 2019

Gabriella Giovanna Adamo Age 22, of Frankfort passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Loving daughter of Vincent and Leanne (Mysza) Adamo; beloved sister of Dominic Adamo; dearest granddaughter of Giovanna Adamo, late Paolo Adamo, Peter Mysza and late Carol Mysza; cherished niece of her God Parents Anthony (Janet) Adamo; cherished niece of Maria “Giovanna” (late Giuseppe) Caldarone; Dawn (Scott...

Iva Marie Fobert

Iva Marie Fobert

November 12, 2019

Iva M. Fobert (West) Age, 81 a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Iva is survived by her loving family, husband George F. Fobert, Sr. ; children, AnnaMarie (Kurt) Chodacki, Jeanine (Richard) Hoch and George F. (Amanda) Fobert, Jr.; grandchildren Lucas and Logan Chodacki, Zachary and Nathaniel Hoch, Vittorio, Santino, Rocco and Dominic Fobert Iva was...

Brittany A. Rotto

Brittany A. Rotto

November 11, 2019

Brittany A. Rotto Age 30 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2019. Loving daughter of James (Linda) Rotto and Kristine (Josh) Bonham; cherished sister of Dominic, Justin, and Ethan Rotto; beloved granddaughter of Julianna and James Rotto; treasured aunt of Dominic Rotto Jr.; also survived by numerous loving aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial...

Joseph D'Amico

Joseph D'Amico

November 8, 2019

Joseph D’Amico 69, of Mokena formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Joseph was born in Newark, NJ to the late Vito and Josephine (nee Furnari) D’Amico. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Spaccaferro) D’Amico; loving father of Vito (Melissa) D’Amico and Josephine (Erik) Burriss; cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Joseph, and Anthony D’Amico...

Charles R.  Stark

Charles R. Stark

November 8, 2019

Charles R. Stark Charles R. Stark, age 75, passed away on November 8th at home after a long battle with amyloidosis. He is preceded in death by his parents Wm Clifford Stark and Helen Stark (nee Bailie). He is survived by his wife Peggy Stark (nee Binion); daughter Natalie Fears (Mark), son Rodney Stark (Nancy); grandchildren Aaron, Emily and Isabelle...

Gertrude M. Olivieri

Gertrude M. Olivieri

November 7, 2019

GERTRUDE M. OLIVIERI (KLINKNER) Age, 83 of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Gert is survived by her loving family, children, Diane Olivieri, Don (Mindy) Olivieri, Janet (Kevin) Caschetta, John Olivieri, Teri (Nick) Galambos, Toni (Matt) Olivieri-Barton, siblings, Dolores Barber, Jim (Roxy) Foster, Joan Yearling, grandchildren, Michelle (Brandon) Mencini, James (Erin) Johnston, Brook...

Adaire  Ann Hendrickson

Adaire Ann Hendrickson

November 6, 2019

Adaire Ann Hendrickson (nee Spittal) 81, of Romeoville, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Adaire was born in Morris, IL to the late William F. and Mae Anabel (nee McGinnis) Spittal. Loving mother of Ann (Tony) King, Nancy Brazzale, Jan, and Jill (Christopher) Turner; cherished grandmother of Nick, Matt, and Drew King,...

Catherine "Cato"  Kinoff

Catherine "Cato" Kinoff

October 31, 2019

Catherine "Cato" Kinoff (Jovich), age 88, of Schererville IN, and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Loving wife of the late John Kinoff; beloved mother of John M. (Ronda) Kinoff and Sandra (Tim) Spear; dearest sister of late Stanley (late Marie) Jovich, Milton (Betty) Jovich and late Mary (late Charles) Kluko; cherished grandchildren Tim (Elizabeth) Spear, Michael (Madeline)...