Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara Catherine Ronspies

Barbara Catherine Ronspies

Jul 25, 2018

Barbara Catherine Ronspies (nee Wortel), aged 71, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on July 25, 2018, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Barb was born to Catherine Nyberg (nee Angio) in Chicago, 1946. She met her high school sweetheart, Robert Joseph Ronspies, of Blue Island, IL, at St. Willibrord’s. Barry Gibb was unavailable at the time. Bob and Barb...

John E. Dunham Sr.

John E. Dunham Sr.

Jul 25, 2018

JOHN E. DUNHAM SR. Age 84, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. John is survived by his loving family: wife: June Breese (Horan), children,:John (Denise) Dunham Jr., Daniel (Jennifer) Dunham, Thomas (Lisa) Dunham, James (Mardi) Dunham, step children: Donald Cunning, Jeanette Murray, James Cunning and grandchildren: Theresa Dunham, Caitlin Dunham, Conor...

Gregory Andrew Toombs

Gregory Andrew Toombs

Jul 24, 2018

Gregory Andrew Toombs, 61, of Homer Glen, IL, died July 24, 2018, after a valiant, five-year battle with lung cancer. Stop smoking, he’d tell you right now if he could, and then he’d share how hard that was for him. Greg was never shy with advice or empathy, as grieving family and friends know well. He had a huge heart...

Maria Palcek

Maria Palcek

Jul 24, 2018

Maria Palcek (Vargas) Age 52, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Lansing, New Lenox, and Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Brittney (Jordan) Cartalino, Bart Zamora, Carson Preston Palcek, and Maximus Valentino Palcek; cherished grandmother of Rocco and Mila Cartalino; beloved daughter of Maria Vargas and the late...

Stephen C. Johnson

Stephen C. Johnson

Jul 23, 2018

Stephen C. Johnson Age 79, a resident of Mokena, formerly of the Chicago Beverly area, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Jeanne Walker; loving father of Steve (Mary Beth) Johnson, Craig (Amy) Johnson, Kevin (Mark) Johnson, Chris (Kari) Walker, and Mary Morrell; cherished grandfather of Hanna, Jack, Quinn, Sophia, Sloane, Madison, and Desiree; dear brother of...

Nathan T. Harfmann

Nathan T. Harfmann

Jul 21, 2018

Nathan Thomas Harfmann 21, of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Beloved son of Daniel Harfmann and Sharon (Brooks) Harfmann; loving brother of Jake Harfmann, Ann (Ralph Graham) Harfmann, and Sean Harfmann; dear uncle of Alana and (baby Ralph on the way); cherished grandson of Brenda (the late Harold) Leyerle, Daniel Harfmann, the...

Timothy M. O'Donnell

Timothy M. O'Donnell

Jul 20, 2018

TIMOTHY M. O’DONNELL Age 63, of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, July 20th, 2018. Timothy is survived by his loving family, siblings, Kerry (Maryann) O’Donnell, William (Anne Nelson) O’Donnell, Sharon Griswold, Kathy (Jeff) Webb, John (Kathy) O’Donnell, Michael O’Donnell, Julie Bishop, Pat (Lynn) O’Donnell, Carol (Todd) Williams and 23 nieces and nephews. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents,...

Frank Joseph Izzo

Frank Joseph Izzo

Jul 19, 2018

Frank Joseph Izzo, 47, of Homer Glen, departed this life suddenly on July 19, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 28 years, Dawn Izzo nee Coco; their children: Frank “Frankie” Izzo, Jr., Madison Izzo, and Vincent “Vinnie” Izzo; mother: Cynthia “Cyndi” (Denny) Hinds of TN; father: Bruce Izzo of Manteno; siblings: Tony (Shawn) Izzo, Maria Potaczek;...

Ronald Shook

Ronald Shook

Jul 17, 2018

D. Ronald Shook, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home in Frankfort. He was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Thelma (Graham) Shook. Ronald was a graduate of Carthage College and a grade school teacher for 34 years. Survived by his loving family, wife Margaret Shook whom he married on October 19, 1963...

Patricia A Nissen

Patricia A Nissen

Jul 17, 2018

PATRICIA A. NISSEN (McCARTHY) Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 at her home in Frankfort. Patricia is survived by her loving family, sons, Josh (Michelle) Nissen, Jarrad (Jessica) Nissen, their father, Larry Nissen, sister, Mary (Dan) Siebert, grandchildren, Kailin Rose Nissen, Brooklyn Taylor Nissen, nieces and nephews, Kathleen (Fernando) Sarita, Carolyn Siebert, Brian (Lauren) McCarthy, Paul...

William "Billy" Carl Gade, Jr.

William "Billy" Carl Gade, Jr.

Jul 14, 2018

William “Billy” Carl Gade, Jr. Age 33, of Tinley Park formerly of Frankfort passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Loving son of William and Diane (Richards) Gade, Sr.; beloved brother of Nicole (Bill) Hardy and Kristen (Victor) Aleck; cherished nieces Kenzie, Kaitlyn and Stella; dearest grandson of Carol Lee and late George Richards, late Carl and late Florence Gade; dear...

Diane Alice Breausche

Diane Alice Breausche

Jul 14, 2018

Diane Alice Breausche (Evens) age 76, of Elwood formerly of Brookfield and New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of Gregory Breausche; beloved sons Gregory (late Jill) Breausche, Keith (Sandy) Breausche and Christopher Breausche; dearest sister Dale (Michael) Arnston; cherished grandchildren Anna, Faith, Jessica and Jacob;...

Casey R. Adamson

Casey R. Adamson

Jul 13, 2018

Casey R. Adamson Age 21, a resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 13, 2018. Beloved son of Karin and Shawn Adamson and loving brother of Corey, Christian, and Courtney Adamson; also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and his grandparents; and his beloved pet cat Ash. Casey was a student at the University of Alabama...

Ronald A. Nolan

Ronald A. Nolan

Jul 13, 2018

Ronald Anthony Nolan Age 53, of Frankfort passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox IL. Loving son of Rita (Cleary) and the late Ronald Nolan; beloved brother of Jim (Leslie) Nolan and Elizabeth (Brian) Gordon; dearest uncle of Andrew, Megan, Riley, Analisa and Nadia. Ronald attended Trinity Services and was active in the LincolnWay...

Raymond M. Ciscon

Raymond M. Ciscon

Jul 13, 2018

Raymond M. Ciscon, 83, of Tinley Park, passed away on July 13, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: Wife of 38 years, Janet Ciscon; children: Debra (late John) Larkin of Tinley Park, Sandra (Joseph) Gibbons of Lockport; Sharon (Jack) Bohlmann of Algonquin, Raymond Ciscon, Jr. of Mundelein; grandchildren: Cherylyn (Matthew Cieplucha) Pesina, Joey (Lisa) Gibbons, Stevi (Bill) Worley,...

Mckynzie  Elizabeth Runyan "Peanut"

Mckynzie Elizabeth Runyan "Peanut"

Jul 12, 2018

Mckynzie Elizabeth Runyan “Peanut”Age 17 months passed away suddenly on July 12, 2018. Cherished daughter of Sarah Golembiewski and Cody and Runyan; loving sister of Kaydence and Gabriel Golembiewski; beloved grand-daughter of Karen and Peter Fernandez and Janis and Terry Runyan and great-granddaughter of Elizabeth McCarthy, Agapita (late Valentine) Fernandez, Ann (late William) Runyan and the late Virginia Gault; treasured...

Dorothy J. Carden

Dorothy J. Carden

Jul 9, 2018

Age 90, of Olympia Fields, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Lisa (Richard) White, William (Patrice) Carden, John (Naomi) Carden III, Julie (Vincent) Dinolfo, grandchildren, Richard (Mary) White, Nicole White, Jacqueline White, Jeremiah Bartley, Tanner (Brittany) Carden, Daniel Bartley, Emily (Brandon) Wright, Timothy Dinolfo, Vincent Dinolfo, Katherine Dinolfo,...

Joseph "Mike" K. Murphy

Joseph "Mike" K. Murphy

Jul 9, 2018

Age 73, a longtime resident of New Lenox, IL, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born on April 19, 1945 to Leo & Katherine (Vetter) Murphy of Manhattan. Joe was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High in June of 1963. He began working as a welder for Caterpillar prior to...

Genevieve L. Bullock

Genevieve L. Bullock

Jul 8, 2018

GENEVIEVE L. BULLOCK (SHREFFLER) Age 79, of Peotone, born October 8th, 1938 in Kankakee, passed away Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Genevieve is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Bullock whom she married February 12, 1956 in Bonfield, IL, daughters, Debbie (David) Smit, Cindy (Gary) Fowler, siblings, Edwin Shreffler, Gereladine S. Tofari, grandchildren, Terina...

Sylvia M. Blaszkiewicz

Sylvia M. Blaszkiewicz

Jul 8, 2018

SYLVIA M. BLASZKIEWICZ (MARSCH) Age 98, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at her home in New Lenox. Sylvia was the oldest of 14 children, she is survived by her loving family; husband, Robert Blaszkiewicz, children, Jeffrey (Cathy) Martin, Douglas (Nancy) Martin, grandchildren, Jason (Katie) Carter, Lindsay Martin, Megan Martin, Lynda (Tyler) Funchess, Brian Martin, great grandchildren,...