Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

James Martin Luchansky

James Martin Luchansky

October 19, 2018

James M. Luchansky Age 71, of Mokena formerly of Crete, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Loving husband of Paulette Luchansky for 48 years; beloved father of Amy (Greg) Ristich, Gretchen (Justin) Quirke and Kara (Andrew) Noble; cherished brother of Sharon (Don) Maynor and Gail (Bill) O’Hanley; dearest grandfather of Alison, Lauren and Adam Ristich, Max, Jake and Brynn...

Evilena Molthan

Evilena Molthan

October 19, 2018

Evilena Molthan (Wolter) 101, of Frankfort formerly longtime of Matteson, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 19 2018. Loving wife of the late Henry Molthan; beloved mother of Carol (Bruce) Vollrath, Paul (Connie) Molthan, Sr. and Janice (John) Sabey; dearest sister of the late Arnold (late Valderine) Wolter, Esther (late Milton) Mahler and late Aurelia (Bill “Knock” )...

Charles Sandeen, Jr.

Charles Sandeen, Jr.

October 18, 2018

Charles Sandeen, of Lockport, fell asleep in death on Thursday, October 18. He was 90 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilynn (Anderson), his dear sister, Nancy Reiter, all four of his children: Gary, Kristy, Amy, and Robyn, as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Charles was born and raised...

Stanley  Zubek

Stanley Zubek

October 18, 2018

Stanley Zubek Age 81, of Elwood formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Stanley is survived by his loving family; wife Theresa Zubek (Cleveland); children Mary Fran Niemann, Stanley (Anne) Zubek and Suzanne (Richard) Klepfer; grandchildren Kristen Klepfer, Erin (Rick) Weiss, Jeffrey (Chelsea) Niemann, Parker Niemann, Stanley Zubek, Katie Zubek and Savannah Zubek; great grandchildren Dylan, Gavin...

Maryanne Lis

Maryanne Lis

October 17, 2018

Age, 47 of New Lenox, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Loving wife James Lis; beloved mother of Anthony and Daniel Lis; cherished daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Brown) King; dearest daughter-in-law of James and Leona (Norbot) Lis; dear sister-in-law of Ann (Ruben) Irigoyen and Jason (Janet) Lis; proud aunt and godmother of Samuel...

Rolf Kurt Szybilski

Rolf Kurt Szybilski

October 16, 2018

Rolf Kurt Szybilski Age 91. Rolf was born in Magdeburg, Germany on January 30, 1927 and passed away on October 16, 2018. He was raised on the north side of Chicago where he became a devoted Cubs fan. Luckily, he got the chance to see his beloved Cubs finally win the World Series. Rolf graduated from Steinmetz H.S., joining the...

Joseph Stephen Sluzas

Joseph Stephen Sluzas

October 16, 2018

Joseph Stephen Sluzas 93, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Joseph was born in Chicago to the late Adam and Anna (nee Subach) Sluzas. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (nee Mackert); loving father of Linda (Edward) Parchem, Barbara Norman, and Steven (Robin) Sluzas; cherished grandfather and great grandfather; dear brother of Frank...

Juanita B.  Sundal

Juanita B. Sundal

October 16, 2018

Juanita B. Sundal (Johnson) Age 73, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Loyola Medical Center, with her family and friends Pastor Mark and Donna Hein, at her side. Beloved wife of Inderjit Sundal; loving mother of Sheelah (James) Hanson and Aleesha (John) Kennedy; dear sister of Merrill (Phyllis) Johnson, Geri (late Rev....

Robert John Trodden

Robert John Trodden

October 15, 2018

Robert J. Trodden, 87, of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, passed away on Oct. 15, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: children: Lisa (Michael) Donahue of Bradley, and Scott (Deanna Blatt) Trodden of Tinley Park; granddaughter: Nicole Pratl of Bradley and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis nee...

Delores Helsel

Delores Helsel

October 14, 2018

DELORES HELSEL (MERRELL) Age, 84 of Frankfort, former longtime resident of Steger, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort. Delores is survived by her loving family, children, Joe (Michele) Helsel, Kathy Helsel-Peternell, David (Ann) Helsel, daughter-in-law, Christine (David) Taylor, brother, Bill (Grace) Merrell, grandchildren, Amber (Jeff) Coates, Mandy (Adam Schoff) Helsel, Joshua Helsel, Joseph Helsel, Stephen...

Georgia A. Madden

Georgia A. Madden

October 14, 2018

Georgia A. Madden (nee Ireland) 72, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Georgia was born in Wyoming, IA to the late George and Iva Alberta (nee Starry) Ireland. Loving mother of Teresa (Richard) Potocki; cherished grandmother of Kristin and Rick Potocki; dear sister of Kay (late Raymond) Momsen, the late Russell (Bert) Ireland, late Stewart (Edith) Ireland, half brother Richard...

Joan L. Clark

Joan L. Clark

October 13, 2018

Joan L. Clark October 13, 2018 On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Joan L. Clark, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. Joan was born, October 19, 1934 in Chicago, IL to John and Marnella (Scalise) Overholt. She received her degree in drama from Mundelein College in 1955. Anyone who knew...

George V. Harris

George V. Harris

October 11, 2018

GEORGE V. HARRIS Age, 50 of Monee, passed away Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at his home in Monee. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Harris (Brenza), mother, Sally Harris (Pusateri), children, Jeremy Harris, Nicole Harris, sister, Kathleen (Frank) Mungo, niece & nephews, Connor Reno, Logan Reno, Ava Mungo and Frankie Mungo. George was preceded in death by...

Theresa C. "Tess" "Thea" Keegan

Theresa C. "Tess" "Thea" Keegan

October 11, 2018

Theresa C. “Tess” “Thea” Keegan (Muehlbauer) Age 88, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Beloved wife of 63 years to the love of her life the late Gene Keegan; survived by the greatest joys of her life her children: Carol (Jim) Dvorchak, Debra (Ira Barry) Keegan, Jim (Martha) Keegan, Tom (Gail) Keegan, Bob Keegan, and...

Toni M. "Cool Beans" Lopez

Toni M. "Cool Beans" Lopez

October 9, 2018

Toni M. “Cool Beans” Lopez Age 58 passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Loving mother of Jamie (Jason) Maurella, Nicholas Huntington, and Joseph (Amber Lavizzo) Huntington; beloved daughter of Anthony Sr. (Linda) Lopez and Nancy (Tom Mcardle) Swiszcz; cherished grandmother of Gino, Toni, Jordan, and Jo Jo; dear sister of Leanne Lopez, Tony Jr. (Juanita) Lopez, Dr. David (Vivianna)...

Florence S. Spencer

Florence S. Spencer

October 6, 2018

Florence S. Spencer (nee Schwab) Passed away peacefully at 100 years of age on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in St. George, Utah. Florence was born in Joliet to the late Henry and Josephine (nee Welz) Schwab. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Spencer; loving mother of Cliff (Debbie), Lynn (Gary) Donisch, and Arlene (Mark) Laraway; cherished grandmother of Brooke (Josh)...

Charlotte M. Moran

Charlotte M. Moran

October 6, 2018

Charlotte M. Moran (Hellerman) Age 87, of Frankfort formerly of Elwood and Country Club Hills passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. Charlotte is survived by her loving family; children Kathryn (Donald) Johnson, Susan Clark and Terrence (Karen) Moran, Jr.; grandchildren Erik Johnson, Stefanie (George) Moyle, Christopher Clark, Patrick Clark, Lauren (Donald) Turley, Ryan Moran, Craig Moran and Matthew Moran; great...

Margaret Rose Dykstra

Margaret Rose Dykstra

October 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

October 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

October 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...