Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Glenn Edward Adam,  Sr.

Glenn Edward Adam, Sr.

Feb 17, 2018

Glenn Edward Adam Sr. of New Lenox, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the age of 75 after a brief illness. Glenn was born in Chicago July 13, 1942, but grew up and was educated in Rolla, MO. Glenn was a New Lenox resident for 47 years and was known by many for his wonderful personality and sense...

Brennan Joseph Brian Ebel

Brennan Joseph Brian Ebel

Feb 17, 2018

Brennan Joseph Brian Ebel Age 19, a resident of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Loving son of Brian and Kimberly (Brennan); beloved brother of Mairghread Ebel and Griffin Ebel; dearest grandson of Michael and Mary Brennan and Nancy Ebel and Kevin (Regina) Ebel; dear great grandson of Joseph Brennan; cherished nephew of Jennifer Brennan, Keith (Lisa) Ebel,...

Robert P. Norwich

Robert P. Norwich

Feb 17, 2018

ROBERT P. NORWICH Age 62, of Frankfort, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Robert is survived by his loving family, his wife of 35 years, Linda Norwich (Rudnicki), father, Robert S. Norwich, children, Colin (Amber) Norwich, Matthew Norwich, Amy (fiance Tim Ittersagen) Norwich, Erik Norwich, grandchildren, Nathan Norwich, Madelyn Norwich, siblings, Dean (Susie) Norwich, Paul Norwich,...

Jerry Wayne Collins

Jerry Wayne Collins

Feb 15, 2018

Jerry Wayne Collins, 78, went to the Lord Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was born January 28, 1940 in Sullivan, Illinois. He was the son of Reo Collins and Viola (Ingram) Florey. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step father Charles "Shorty" Florey, brothers Clifford and Rick (Barbara Bruce Collins), sisters Dorothy (Howard) Vieweg and Linda Wellner....

John F. Kropp

John F. Kropp

Feb 15, 2018

John F. Kropp 72, of Tinley Park, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. John was born in Chicago to the late Allen and Helen (nee Laff) Kropp. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Beaver); loving father of the late James Kropp, Robert Kropp, and Diana (Jose) Guzman; cherished grandpa of Jesse Guzman, Christian Guzman,...

Richard T. Wasso

Richard T. Wasso

Feb 14, 2018

RICHARD T. WASSO Age 72, of Matteson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018. Richard is survived by his loving family, siblings, Larry (Marie) Wasso, Louise Wasso, sister-in-law, Bernice Wasso and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Martha Wasso (Sinwelski), siblings, Fred (Sandy) Wasso and Daniel Wasso. Richard was...

Geraldine M. Ward

Geraldine M. Ward

Feb 13, 2018

Geraldine M. "Gerri" Ward, age 68, of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Gerri enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time with family especially her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her loving husband Daryl Ward Sr. and her parents Wallace and Geraldine Copeland. Survived by her children, Kathleen (Jeremy) Tucker, Kristen Ward, and...

Mr. Thomas R. O'Leary

Mr. Thomas R. O'Leary

Feb 12, 2018

Thomas R. O'Leary Age 65, a resident of Braidwood, IL., passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Carol (Romanelli); loving father of Michele Gormack, Tom (Janine) O'Leary, and Joy O'Leary; cherished grandfather of Emily and Ryan Gormack; dear brother of Maureen (Ed) Kwiatkowski, Nancy Simon, Dennis O'Leary, and Eileen (Don) Major; also survived by numerous loving nieces...

Allen B. Dorich

Allen B. Dorich

Feb 11, 2018

Allen B. Dorich Allen Brian Dorich passed away in home Sunday, February 11, 2018. His legacy is fondly cherished in the memories of his five children, Kimberly Lynn Warner, Allen Brian Dorich Jr., John (Jack) Vincent Dorich, Allison Nicole Dorich, and Chelsea Michelle Dorich; as well as by his brother Victor Dorich, and seven grandchildren. Skilled with his hands, Al...

Bert D. Fouts

Bert D. Fouts

Feb 11, 2018

Bert D. Fouts Age 72, a resident of Richton Park, IL passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Loving brother of Gerald (late Olga "Pat") Fouts; cherished uncle of William (Mary "Tina") Ruppel, Tammy (Jeff) Sheffler, Bonnie (Jay) Bell and Connie (Michael) Blondin and great-uncle of Eric and Adam Ruppel, Olivia and Reece Bell, and Grant, Logan, and Trent Blondin;...

Betty Lou Scally

Betty Lou Scally

Feb 11, 2018

Betty Lou Scally (Satterfield) Age 77, a resident of Matteson formerly of Dolton, Crown Point, IN, and Scheller, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John James Scally, Sr.; loving mother of Timothy (Gail) Scally, Patricia (William) Keenan, Michael (Dawn) Scally and the late John James Scally, Jr.; dearest sister of Jeff (Nancy) Satterfield,...

Kenneth Dwight Potts,  Sr.

Kenneth Dwight Potts, Sr.

Feb 8, 2018

Kenneth Dwight Potts Sr. age 77 of Smithfield Ky passed away Thursday February 8th 2018. Kenneth was a United States Army Green Beret veteran who honorably served in Vietnam. Originally from Illinois, Kenneth was an entrepreneur who owned and operated his own drapery business. With his creative vision, he was always looking to make things more beautiful than he had...

Bret Francis Deval

Bret Francis Deval

Feb 6, 2018

Bret Francis Deval 54, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Loving husband of Bonnie (Uthe); cherished father of Mitchell and Morgan Deval; beloved son of Barbara and the late Francis Deval; dearest brother of Shari Deval, Dawn (Timothy) Larkin Sr. and Bart (Erin) Deval; fond uncle of Nicole, Elizabeth, Bradley, Brittany, Leah, Timothy,...

Henrie J. "Hank" Wingels

Henrie J. "Hank" Wingels

Feb 5, 2018

Henrie J. "Hank" Wingels 89, formerly of Homer Township and Winter Haven, FL passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Hank was born November 19, 1928 in Chicago to the late Gerardus and Antoinette Wingels. Hank was a proud Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served actively 1950-1952, then in the reserves until...

Thomas Glenn Greybill,  Jr.

Thomas Glenn Greybill, Jr.

Feb 5, 2018

Thomas Glenn Greybill Jr. Age 64, a resident of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Ann (Cleary); loving father of Michelle Greybill, Chrissie Butkus, and Thomas Glenn Greybill III; cherished papa of Chloe Greybill, Nate Butkus, and Bruno Butkus; dear brother of Barb (Bill) Hendry, Nancy (Mike) Conrad, Debbie (John) Dwyer, Billy (Kim) Greybill,...

Rita C. Wollek

Rita C. Wollek

Feb 4, 2018

Rita C. Wollek (nee Kalinski) 74, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, Oak Lawn and Lockport, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. Loving wife of 51 years to Reginald Wollek; beloved mother of Carla (Dr. David) DeForest, Randall (Lori) Wollek, Christine (Marc) Gutwein and Melissa (Scott) Schoeling; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Alexander, Maxwell and Zachary DeForest, Tayler, Ryan and Kyle...

Ralph G. Pohrte

Ralph G. Pohrte

Feb 4, 2018

Ralph G. Pohrte 78, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. Ralph was born in Chicago to the late Ernest and Eva (nee Harris) Pohrte. Loving husband to Laurie E. (nee Fell); beloved father of Christopher Robert (Jayne) Pohrte and Pamela Eve Pohrte; brother of Wally Sr; cherished grandfather of Cody Michaelgene, Mackenzie Paige, Shelby Payton, and Tanner Michael...

Alfred L. Trawczynski

Alfred L. Trawczynski

Feb 4, 2018

Alfred L. Trawczynski 92, of Mokena passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Alfred was born in Chicago to the late Ignac and Josephine (nee Staczak) Trawczynski. Beloved husband of the late Therese A. (nee Stachura); loving father of Deborah (J. Patrick) Freeman; cherished grandfather of Christopher Patrick "Chris" (Katie) Freeman, Kathryn Marie "Katie" (Brad)...

Shirley A. Rector

Shirley A. Rector

Feb 2, 2018

SHIRLEY A. RECTOR (ZARN) Age 81, of Lockport passed away Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Shirley is survived by her loving family, son, Leroy Rector, grandchildren, Georgiann Lee, Mary Lou (Brian Norris) Lee, Donald (Angela) Lee, great grandchildren, Caleb, Alaina and Cheyenne. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Mable Ann Zarn, husband,...

Mary Baird Oreshack

Mary Baird Oreshack

Feb 1, 2018

MARY BAIRD ORESHACK Mary was born in Kirkwood, a small town near Glasgow, Scotland in 1925. She came to the United States 2 years later and was brought up in Detroit, Michigan, with her two brothers; Jack & Alec, Jack still resides in Detroit. She graduated from high school in Detroit and attended Detroit Business Institute where she graduated in...