Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

John C.  Serritella

John C. Serritella

June 20, 2019

JOHN “GIMPY” SERRITELLA January 3, 1948 — June 20, 2019 Though he were dead, yet shall he live. My husband was a great man and he will be dearly missed. It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of John C. Serritella, Jr. Dedicated husband to Kathy (née Willis), devoted father to John III (Rheanna Casica)...

Inez S. Lorenz

Inez S. Lorenz

June 19, 2019

Inez Sophie Lorenz, age 82, of Frankfort, Illinois, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Christ on June 19th 2019. She was surrounded by her family. She was born April 2nd, 1937 in Joliet, Illinois and was the daughter of Lavergne and Sophie Reiter. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sister, and granddaughter Becky. She is survived...

Emma  L. Simpson

Emma L. Simpson

June 19, 2019

Emma L. Simpson (Schilling) Age 95, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Loving wife of the late Robert M. Simpson (2001); beloved mother of Robert (Antonette) Simpson, Patricia (Ken) Wessel, Deborah (Kevin) Kavaney, Bill (Sharon) Simpson, Linda Simpson, Gerald Simpson, Greg (Cindi) Simpson and Tom Simpson; dearest sister of Carla (late Albert) Sylvestor, Paula (late...

Margaret Ann Mcguire

Margaret Ann Mcguire

June 19, 2019

Margaret Ann McGuire (nee Carrig) 80, of New Lenox went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Margaret was born in Chicago to the late Thomas and Earnestine (nee Coluzzi) Carrig. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. McGuire; loving mother of Bernard McGuire, John McGuire, Mary (Don) Moran, James (Kim) McGuire, William (Linda) McGuire,...

Jeffrey Joseph Attar

Jeffrey Joseph Attar

June 18, 2019

Jeffrey Joseph Attar, age 52, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crown Point, IN was taken suddenly from this earth on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Loving father of Jacob, Kory and Alex Attar; beloved son of Judith (Bonahoom) and the late Andrew Attar; dearest brother of Andy (Kari) Attar, Twin Jodi Attar, Scott Attar and Jennifer (Fiancée Kelly Keagy) Attar;...

Angela J. Bugaj

Angela J. Bugaj

June 18, 2019

Angela J. Bugaj (nee Drozdek) 62, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Angela was born in Chicago to the late Michael and Katherine (nee Dinzik); loving wife of John Bugaj; dear sister of Catherine (Stuart) Crowley, Carol (Jerome) Jeslis, Michael (Linda) Drozdek, and John (Deborah) Drozdek; beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; cherished friend...

Bernard L. Van Gampler

Bernard L. Van Gampler

June 18, 2019

Bernard L. Van Gampler Age 64, a former resident of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Beloved husband of 41 years to Lorel (Daufenback); loving father of Eric (Christine), Keith (Katherine), and Jacob Van Gampler; cherished grandfather of Madison, Keegan, Landyn, Griffin, Tyler, Jase; dear brother of Peter Van Gampler, Frank (Donna)...

Joseph A. Bella Jr.

Joseph A. Bella Jr.

June 16, 2019

JOSEPH A. BELLA JR. Age 52, of Chicago, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Joseph is survived by his loving family: wife, Joanne Bella (Meneghetti); mother, Nancy Bella (Calderone); father and mother-in-law, Peter & Elsie Meneghetti; siblings Julie (Dan) Gustafson, Jeffrey Bella, Jill Bella; sisters-in-law Marie (Dave) Litt, Carol (John) Foster, Nancy (Tim) Dircks, Diane (Tom) Soltis; nieces and nephews...

Alphonse D. Petrulis

Alphonse D. Petrulis

June 16, 2019

Alphonse D. Petrulis, 83 of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park, passed away on June 16, 2019. Loving husband of Nancy (Anderson) Petrulis; beloved father of Paula (Donald) Stanczik and the late Susan Morris. He is also survived by his step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He worked for the Homer Glen School District as a custodian, and American Warehousing in...

Ronald W. Herrick

Ronald W. Herrick

June 16, 2019

RONALD WILLIAM HERRICK, age 76, of Homer Glen, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 6, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Martha Herrick. On June 8, 1968, Ron married his loving wife and best friend, Carol Jane (Gross) Herrick, who preceded...

Dennis Lee Mazzorana

Dennis Lee Mazzorana

June 16, 2019

Dennis Lee Mazzorana 74 of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet City and Roseland, passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 16th at home with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Theresa nee Ericson for over 54 years. Loving father of Linda, Kelly (Mark) Dinos, Dennis (Gloria), Natalie (John) Alfano, John (Gina), and Joseph. Dearest papa of Brittany, John, Alyssa, Joseph,...

Patricia Ann Reihel

Patricia Ann Reihel

June 15, 2019

PATRICIA ANN REIHEL (REED) Age 83, of New Hope MN, formerly of Lansing and Morris, passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at Abbott Northwest Hospital in Minneapolis MN. Patricia is survived by her loving family, son, Frank (Karen) Reihel, brother, William (Kathleen) Reed and grandchildren, Colin Reihel and Cody Sterkowitz. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, William &...

Martin H. Helwich

Martin H. Helwich

June 15, 2019

Martin “Marty” Helwich 57, of New Lenox passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home. Marty was born in Chicago to the late Martin and Katharina (nee Walbert) Helwich. Beloved husband of Suzanne “Suzie” (nee O’Connor); loving father of Margaret (fiancé Charley Vail) Helwich, Thomas (Vivian) Helwich, and David Helwich; dear brother of Hildy (Ralph) Elget and Walter (Georgene)...

Gail E. Topps

Gail E. Topps

June 13, 2019

GAIL E. TOPPS (BETTENHAUSEN) Age 67, passed away Thursday, June 13th, 2019 in Palm Beach Gardens FL. Gail is survived by her loving family, husband, James Topps, children, Christopher (Tracy) Topps, Farah (Mihir) Kothari, Steven Topps, grandchildren, David Dixon, Rachel Topps, Sarah Topps, Maya Kothari and Arya Kothari. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley & Evelyn Bettenhausen...

Dr. Paul M. Stec

Dr. Paul M. Stec

June 12, 2019

DR. PAUL M. STEC Age 70, of Frankfort passed away Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at his home in Frankfort. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, Nicolle (Paul) Marinec, Paul Justin (Dara Jenthanomma) Stec, grandchildren, Sebastian Marinec, Magdalena Marinec, Cameron Stec, siblings, Kathleen Polivka, Theresa (Joseph) Krembuszewski, Diane (John) Mackowiak and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in...

Paul "Les" Coats

Paul "Les" Coats

June 12, 2019

Paul “Les” Coats 73, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Victorian Village, Homer Glen. Born in Springfield, IL. to the late Paul and Lillie Coats (Dunn). Beloved husband of the late Janice M. (nee Halm); loving father of Lori (Kevin) Keegan, the late Greg (Laura) Coats, Sheri (Shawn) Lindner and son Jeffrey (in infancy); cherished grandfather of Kaylee and...

Michael Jerome Guzy, Iii

Michael Jerome Guzy, Iii

June 11, 2019

Michael J. Guzy, III 19, lifetime of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Loving son of Michael and Jennifer (Gammonley) Guzy, Jr.; cherished brother of Matthew Guzy; beloved grandson of Theresa “Tree” Guzy and the late Michael J. Guzy, Sr., and Jacqueline Gammonley and the late George Gammonley also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He...

Lynne A. Dilorenzo

Lynne A. Dilorenzo

June 9, 2019

Lynne A. DiLorenzo (Centers) 73, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019. Loving wife of Joseph DiLorenzo; beloved mother of the late Joseph DiLorenzo, late John Blackstone, Stephen Blackstone and Douglas Blackstone; dearest daughter of Francis Paaren and the late Bert Centers; fond sister of Brent (Phyllis) Centers, Gail Parson, Bruce Centers, late Bret Centers,...

Sandra E. Karpavicius

Sandra E. Karpavicius

June 9, 2019

Sandra E. Karpavicius (nee Edwards) 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. Sandra was born in Chicago to the late Louis and Lillian Edwards. Loving mother of Lisa (Mark) Sikorski, Scott (late Lira) Karpavicius, and Michael Karpavicius; cherished grandmother of Ericka Rodriguez, Elizabeth Zurales, Christopher Karpavicius, and Nicholas Karpavicius; dear sister of Wylene (late...

Anna Marie "Nancy" Zander

Anna Marie "Nancy" Zander

June 8, 2019

Anna Marie “Nancy” Duffy Zander (nee Hounihan) Anna Marie (Nancy) Zander peacefully departed this earth on June 8 in the home of her youngest son Pat and his wife, who had lovingly cared for her during the last nine years as her health declined. Nancy entered this world on May 23, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to the joy of her...