Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

James Zerlentes

James Zerlentes

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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.

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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.

September 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

September 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

September 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...