Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Margaret Rose Dykstra

Margaret Rose Dykstra

Oct 5, 2018

Margaret Rose Dykstra (Woodend) Age 103, of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox, Chicago and Granville passed away Friday, October 4, 2018. Margaret is survived by her loving family; son Philip (Sharon) MacFarlane; step son Gilbert (Marilyn) Dykstra; daughter-in-law Charlene MacFarlane; grandchildren Scott (Kerri) MacFarlane, Amy (Shane) Scott, Denise (Dave) McLellan, Debbie (Mike) Kozal and Gilbert (Val) Dykstra, Jr.; grandchildren Jack,...

Charles Edward Hart

Charles Edward Hart

Oct 5, 2018

Charles Edward Hart, age 62, of Lake Village, IN, formerly of Mokena and Joliet, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. He is survived by his loving family; mother Dorothy Hart; children Christine Hart, Charles (Ai) Hart, Joseph Hart and Tanya Hart; siblings Anita (Art) Lake and Dennis Hart; grandchildren Kyle Hart, Adam Hart, Kevin Hart, Lillian Crutchfield and Kai...

Lois L. Hatz

Lois L. Hatz

Oct 1, 2018

Lois Leona Hatz (Johnson) Age 93, a resident of Morris, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James Andrew Hatz; loving mother of Donald (Melanie) Hatz and Linda Faye Rogers; cherished grandmother of James (Mary) Hatz, Jeffrey (Annette) Hatz, David (Angela) Hatz, Deborah (Steve) Ludvigsen, Diane Hatz, Denver (Beth) Fisher, Barbara (Mark) McDermott, and Melissa...

James Zerlentes

James Zerlentes

Sep 30, 2018

James Zerlentes, age 54, a resident of Chicago formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Beloved son of the late John and late Bessie (Spanos) Zerlentes; Loving brother of Kristi (late Erich) Spengler; cherished uncle of Emily Spengler and Lauren Spengler; dearest Godson of Bill and Irene Karopoulos; loving nephew, cousin, and many friends. and Oreo...

Grant  R. Anderson

Grant R. Anderson

Sep 29, 2018

Grant Anderson Grant R. Anderson, age 71, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. Grant was born in Chicago, Illinois October 18, 1946 to George and Rhea (nee Grant) Anderson; His beloved wife, Pauline (nee Di Paolo) Anderson, whom he married on March 9,...

Donald R. Bullock

Donald R. Bullock

Sep 29, 2018

Donald R. Bullock Age 86, of Peotone, born August 17, 1932 In Albion, IL passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, daughters, Debbie (David) Smit, Cindy (Gary) Fowler, grandchildren, Terina (Al) Taylor, Douglas (Kristen) Smit, Tabatha (Adam) Gordon, Dawn (Jim) Barrett, Michelle (Zach) Montpetit, great grandchildren, Zackary, Avery,...

Douglas R. Stewart

Douglas R. Stewart

Sep 28, 2018

Douglas R. Stewart 57, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Doug was born in Lodi, CA to the late David and Evelynn (nee Rea) Stewart. Beloved husband of Tammy (nee Davis); loving father of Adam, Cassie (Tim) Evans, and Ryan; cherished “Papa” of Connor and Shane Evans; dear brother...

Gloria M. Karrels

Gloria M. Karrels

Sep 28, 2018

Gloria Mae Karrels, age 82, formerly of Frankfort, Illinois, passed on to eternal life surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 28, 2018 at her home in Mokena. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on October 14, 1935 to Olof and Ann (nee Green) Hallstrom. Her beloved husband, Ronald J. Karrels, whom she married on January 22, 1955 at...

Jacob "Jake Possemato" Poehler

Jacob "Jake Possemato" Poehler

Sep 28, 2018

JACOB “JAKE POSSEMATO” POEHLER July 16, 1992 – September 28, 2018 After a lifelong struggle, Jake lost his battle with BiPolar Depression. Despite his battle, he lived a life full of adventure- skiing, traveling and for many years drifting his beloved yellow S14 Nissan. He was a lover of the great outdoors, and his best dog friend, Hana. Most recently,...

Haskel C. Bohannon

Haskel C. Bohannon

Sep 27, 2018

Haskel C. Bohannon Age 91, a longtime resident of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Loving husband of Mary Bohannon (Smith); beloved father of Michael Bohannon and Lois (Michael) Brashler; dearest brother of Louise Bohannon and the late Frank Dewey Bohannon; cherished grandfather of Shannon (Adam) Phillips, Jason (Andrea) Brashler and Laura Brashler; dear great grandfather of Elliot,...

Donald R. Payne, Sr.

Donald R. Payne, Sr.

Sep 27, 2018

DONALD R. PAYNE, SR. Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away, Thursday, September 27th , 2018 at his home in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, children, Freda (Wyman) Markle, Edward (Jodie) Payne, siblings, Rosie, Mildred, Patsy, grandchildren, Christopher, Aaron, Samantha, Seth, Shyanne, Spencer Ray, numerous nieces, nephews, close neighbors and loving friends, Linda Bruck, Josephine Bruck,...

Georgia A. Denman

Georgia A. Denman

Sep 24, 2018

GEORGIA A. DENMAN (GADDY) Age, 79 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, September 24th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort. Georgia is survived by her loving family, daughter, Tracy (Bernie) Northam, daughter-in-law, Debbie Denman, brother, Mark (Debbie) Gaddy, grandchildren, Emily Northam, AJ (Kelly) Denman and Alex Denman. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Margaret Gaddy (Ernst), husband,...

Olof  D. Hallstrom

Olof D. Hallstrom

Sep 23, 2018

Olof D. Hallstrom Age, 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Orland Park, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Loving husband of Barbara Hallstrom (Rowe); beloved father of Heidi Foster, Brian, David, Adam and Jason Hallstrom; dearest brother of Sonya Polaski, Judith Moberg, Gloria Karrels and Ruth Maychszak; cherished grandfather of 16, great grandfather...

Eleanor Goers

Eleanor Goers

Sep 22, 2018

Eleanor Goers Age 90, a resident of Channahon, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Goers; loving mother of Leonard Goers and Greg Goers; cherished grandmother of Emma (Steven) Lee and Christopher Goers; and great-grandmother of Jovie and Thea Lee; dear sister of Lawrence (Maryann) Waszak, Robert (Marion) Waszak, and Adeline...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Slick Jr.

Jeremiah "Jerry" Slick Jr.

Sep 22, 2018

Jeremiah “Jerry” Slick Jr. 83, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at his home. Jerry was born in Mt. Carroll, IL to the late Jeremiah Sr. and Laura (nee Herman) Slick. He is survived by his wife Darlene (nee Wahl); children, Lori (Bob) Fritz, Tina (Bill) Borgo, and Brian (Mary) Slick; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sisters,...

John J. "Shorty" Sicinski

John J. "Shorty" Sicinski

Sep 22, 2018

John J. “Shorty” Sicinski Jr. Age 87, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Beloved husband of 64 years to Dolores Sicinski (Blahut); loving father of Jim (Gail) Sicinski, Michelle (Cass) Wennlund, and Karen (Dan) Mahalik; cherished grandfather of Katelyn Sicinski, Jake (Kelsie) Sicinski, Kirsten Sicinski, Derek (Jorie) Ellenberger, Alyssa (Ben) Hecke, Tommy (Ashley Gardner) Stein,...

Albert M. De Vito

Albert M. De Vito

Sep 21, 2018

Albert M. De Vito Age 79, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Tampa, FL, New York, NY, and Rockville Centre, NY passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Irene De Vito (Adiarte); loving father of Stephanie (Michael) Hogan and Michael (Linda) De Vito; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth De Vito, Amanda De Vito, Maxwell De...

Robert A. Valiska Jr.

Robert A. Valiska Jr.

Sep 17, 2018

Robert A. Valiska Jr. Age 47, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Laurie (Krause); loving father of Sydney Amber Valiska, Robert Andrew Valiska III, and Kaitlyn Rose Valiska; dear son of Robert A. Sr. and Lyn Valiska (Hunt); cherished brother of Ken (Kathy) Valiska; fond son-in-law of Maureen and the late...

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell

Sep 16, 2018

Diann Patricia Cassidy-Mitchell Age, 59 a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Diann is survived by her loving family, husband, Scott Mitchell, sons, Scott and Michael Mitchell, mother, Anne “Nancy” Cassidy, siblings, Margaret LoPiccolo, Kevin (Gwendolyn) Cassidy, Deirdre Ketcham, twin Donna Etheridge and Caroline Davis, god children, Mellisa (Dylan) Davis-Mancuso, Theresa (Kevin) LoPiccolo-Vlk, Edward (Kimberly) Litke,...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Wail

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Wail

Sep 16, 2018

ELIZABETH “BETTY” A. WAIL Age, 77 of Mokena, passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband, William Wail, children, Lynne (David) Radanoich, Nicholas (Tammy) Witteveen, Laura (John) Mech, Liz (Mike) Kusay, Luci (Rich) Krohn, stepchildren, Wayne Wail, David (Laura) Wail, Joseph (Betty) Wail, Jeffrey Wail, Julie Ann...