Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Karen Moloney

Karen Moloney

August 20, 2018

Karen Moloney “To know Karen Moloney is to love Karen Moloney.” Karen Moloney, age 60 (08-28-57) died of bile duct cancer in her New Lenox, IL home on August 20, 2018. She was surrounded by the loving energy of her family and large group of friends. Her parents, Arlene and Jack Moloney, have been her biggest cheerleaders since, well, since...

Mildred V. Daugherty

Mildred V. Daugherty

August 19, 2018

Mildred V. Daugherty (nee French) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Mildred was born in Joliet to the late George Sr. and Dorothy (nee Vance) French. Beloved wife of the late Eli W. Daugherty; loving mother of Michael William (Lindy Shroba Daugherty) Daugherty, and Margaret Anne (Timothy) Camp; cherished grandmother of Kurt M. (Amanda Thompson) Daugherty,...

John W. Hausherr

John W. Hausherr

August 18, 2018

John W. “Jack” Hausherr 72, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. Jack was born in Chicago to the late John W. “Wally” and Delores (nee Walsh) Hausherr. Beloved husband of Lori (nee Johnson) Hausherr; loving father of Jack (Vicki) Hausherr, Jannine (Lee) Hofman, Chad (April) Hausherr, Tech Sgt Ben (Krystal) Hausherr,...

Rosemarie K. Stec

Rosemarie K. Stec

August 17, 2018

Rosemarie K. Stec (Gorz) age 82, of Mokena formerly Bridgeview and Stickney, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Loving wife of the late Richard Stec (2001); beloved mother of Laura (Joseph) Burke, Richard (Jennie) Stec, Camille (Michael) Smith and late infant Mary Stec; dearest sister of Adeline (late Stephen) Sestak and Robert (Gerri) Gorz; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Christopher)...

Thomas J. Shanahan

Thomas J. Shanahan

August 16, 2018

Thomas Joseph Shanahan Age 79, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Loving father of Thomas Shanahan, Joseph (Jennifer) Shanahan, Timothy Shanahan, Christine [Joseph] McGovern, and Daniel (Selmy) Shanahan; cherished grandfather of Katelyn, Lauren, Sarah, Colin, Morah, Lucas, and Kelli; dear brother of Michael (Mary Lou) Shanahan, Mary (Hank) O’Neill, Dennis (Mary) Shanahan, and James...

Joseph  S. “Charlie” Tanzillo

Joseph S. “Charlie” Tanzillo

August 15, 2018

Joseph S. “Charlie” Tanzillo Devoted husband of Diane, nee Krieps, for over 53 years; Loving father of Joseph, and Kim (Tony) Ferenzi; Proud papa of Alexa and Tony; Dear brother of the late Michael, late Theresa, late Dominick, Rosemary “Dolly”, late Paul “Carmie”, Mabel, Joan, Patricia “Cookie”, Mary, and Margie; Beloved uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many; Proud member of...

Robert M. Davis

Robert M. Davis

August 15, 2018

Robert Martin Davis, age 92, longtime resident of Mokena formerly of the Roseland area, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Loving husband of the late Gwendolyn Davis; beloved father of Jeffrey (Inez) Davis, Brian (Christina) Davis, Bobbie Jean (Gene) Leonard and Billie Jo (Scott) March; dearest brother of late Howard (Shirley) Davis, late Richard ( late Annette) Davis, late...

Tyrone Patrick Knauz

Tyrone Patrick Knauz

August 13, 2018

Tyrone "Ty" Patrick Knauz 59, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park and Oak Lawn passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Ty was born in Chicago to the late William Knauz and Jo Anne McCaffrey. Beloved husband of Jacquelyn Valasek; loving father of Colleen (Nicholas) DiMaggio; Kerri Knauz, and Kara Jones; dear brother of Kevin McCaffrey, and Kelly (John) Bollito;...

Paul Thomas Weik

Paul Thomas Weik

August 12, 2018

Paul Thomas Weik Age 73, of Lockport , passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. He is survived by his loving family: wife Pamala Weik (Lane); children Gerard (Lindsay) Weik, Darin (Tina) Weik, Staci (Curtis) Casey, Kristine, Adrian, Nando, Tone and RoseMarie; siblings Kris (Joe) Burla, Kandy Wittbecker, Rick Weik, Jay (Fan) Weik...

Mabel  Therese Lange

Mabel Therese Lange

August 12, 2018

Mabel Therese Lange (Luebke) Age 93, of Tinley Park formerly of Midlothian, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Loving wife of the late August C. Lange, Sr,; beloved mother of August (Roseann) Lange, Jr., Gloria (Christian) Wilson, Gregory (Sherrill) Lange and Gerald (Heidi) Lange; dearest sister of Norman (Linda) Luebke, Lorraine (late George) Anello and late Shirley Luebke; cherished...

Janet M. Pawlisz

Janet M. Pawlisz

August 11, 2018

Janet Pawlisz nee: Pavlak, from Orland Park/Mokena, IL passed away at her vacation home in Mercer, WI on Saturday, August 11. Born to Walter and Vivian Pavlak; Beloved wife of 47 years to James; Loving mother of James (Kelli), Robert (Samantha) and Michael (Ron); grandmother of Brooke (Keith), Wade, Ashley (Anthony) and Nicholas; Cherished great grandmother of Keith and Cassidy....

Maryann Vozar

Maryann Vozar

August 9, 2018

MaryAnn Vozar (Mike) Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. She is survived by her loving family; children Annie Bertacchi, Marilyn Vozar and Ken (Karen) Vozar; grandchildren Michael, Jason, Mark, Patti (Steve) Broughton, Chrissy, Matthew, Daniel, Lauren and Nicholas; great grandchildren Evelyn and Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband Augustine Vozar and...

Edward James Malito Sr.

Edward James Malito Sr.

August 8, 2018

Edward James Malito Sr “Big Ed” Age 84, resident of New Lenox formerly of Grand Crossing and South Holland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Edward was born in Chicago to the late Carmen and Mildred (nee Bruno) Malito. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Daly) Malito; loving father of Sara Malito, Kathryn...

John  M. Humenik

John M. Humenik

August 8, 2018

John M. Humenik Age 84, a resident of Joliet, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline J. Humenik (nee Spencer); loving father of Kim (late Mark) Harnew, Katie (Dave) Garner, John (Lisa) Humenik, Jeff Humenik, Jim (Bev) Humenik, Joe (Sarah) Humenik, Kari (Jay) Ketcham, and Kristin Humenik; cherished grandfather of...

George E. Schmitz

George E. Schmitz

August 8, 2018

GEORGE E.SCHMITZ Born December 25, 1923, age 94, of Crest Hill, formerly of Wilmette, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. George is survived by his loving family, sons, Jim (Terry) Schmitz, Michael (Kay) Schmitz, granddaughter, Kaylee Schmitz and many beloved nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents, John &...

Jack H. Nacker

Jack H. Nacker

August 6, 2018

Jack H. Nacker Age 69, a resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Maura Nacker (McNamara); loving father of Thomas Nacker; dear brother of William and Sandra Rangey. Jack was a member of the Pipefitters Union local # 597. He taught Junior bowling for 13 years at Country Lanes and enjoyed fishing...

Margie Paulauski

Margie Paulauski

August 6, 2018

Margie Paulauski, 90 years young, left this life suddenly on Monday August 6th, 2018 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at the Community Hospice McGraw Center in Jacksonville Florida. Marge, as she was known by her family, was born January 10, 1928 in Corinth, Missisippi to Sallie Austin-Davis (nee Hatley) & Leo...

Dorothy L. Bell

Dorothy L. Bell

August 6, 2018

DOROTHY L. BELL (HACKER) Age 88, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, August 6th, 2018 at her home in Lockport. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, David (Diana) Bell, Kathleen (Rick) Wood, son-in-law, Fred Doehring, nephews, Dirk Hacker, Jim (Debbie) Bell, grandchildren, David (Tonya) Bell, Deanna (Adam) Anderson, Douglas (fiancée Meghan Lake) Bell, great grandchildren, Ava Anderson, Brady Anderson,...

Kathleen "Kay"  A. Kaspar

Kathleen "Kay" A. Kaspar

August 4, 2018

KATHLEEN “KAY” A. KASPAR (DELONG) Kathleen Kaspar, born on October 12, 1934; a loving mom and grandmother to so many, died August 4, 2018. She grew up in Boston Massachusetts and has lived in Berwyn, Stickney, LaGrange Park, Homer Glen and Frankfort. She attended Morton East High School in Berwyn IL. She is survived by her husband Melvin Kaspar, two...

Amelia "Mia" Cove Hobbs

Amelia "Mia" Cove Hobbs

August 4, 2018

Amelia “Mia” Cove Hobbs passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 4, 2018. Mia is survived by her mother Michelle Hobbs, father Jack Hobbs Jr., siblings Miranda, Jalyn, Sawyer, and Bella, grandparents Steve and Norma Keller, Michael and JoAnn Facchina, Victoria and Jack Hobbs Sr., as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mia is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Roy...