Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Leif S. Skrodal

Leif S. Skrodal

March 13, 2018

Leif Sigurd Skrodal, 94, of Mokena formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Loving husband of Gudrun (Malmer); beloved father of Arne (Sue) Skrodal, Robert (Marisa) Skrodal and Linda (James) Bluhm; cherished grandfather of Danielle, Erika, Ian, Emma, Haakon, Hanna and Jack; dearest great grandfather of Claire and Emily; dear brother of the late Einar Skrodal, JoRgen...

Alice A. Cramer

Alice A. Cramer

March 12, 2018

Alice A. Cramer Resident of Orland Park, formerly of Lockport, passed away on March 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Cramer; loving mother of Tracy Pierce, James (Krys) Pierce, and the late Scott (Diane) Pierce; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Ashley, and James Pierce; dear sister of Mike Cahill and Kim (Lynn) Cahill. She was preceded in...

Milton George

Milton George

March 12, 2018

MILTON GEORGE Age 89 of Mokena, IL, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital on March 12, 2018. Born December 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Michael George, first wife Nancy Louise (nee Pfeiffer), and daughter Judith. Milton attended Northern Illinois State Teacher's College for his B.S. in education, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb...

Frank Burke

Frank Burke

March 9, 2018

Frank Burke, 87, of Mokena, formerly of Dolton and Park Forest, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Loving husband of Dr. Mary Burke (Hull); beloved father of Anita (James) Mason, Catherine Burke and Brendan Burke; dearest brother of Late Teresa (late Denis) Beeforth, Mary (Bill) Ryan, Nancy (Tom) Henry, late Veronica Mattera, Bernadette (late Desmond) Lynch, late Joseph (late...

Richard A. Anderson

Richard A. Anderson

March 8, 2018

Richard A. Anderson, age 66, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Loving husband of Margot Anderson (Kordewick); beloved father of Amy (Tim) Grigoletti; cherished grandfather of Ani and Noah Grigoletti; dearest son of the late George and Violet (Aschbrenner) Anderson. No Funeral Services. Memorial donations in Richard's name to The American...

James T. Hunt

James T. Hunt

March 7, 2018

James T. Hunt, 71, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Loving husband of Sharon Hunt (Kilburg); beloved father of Kristie (Steve) McKinney and James B. (Erin) Hunt; dearest brother of Dean (Cristel) Hunt, Richie (Stephanie) Hunt, Kathy (Tim) Taylor, late Chuck Hunt and the late Cecil Hunt; cherished grandfather of Mike, Thomas, Justin and Katie McKinney and...

Dawn Carol Sanchez - Mclaughlin

Dawn Carol Sanchez - Mclaughlin

March 4, 2018

Dawn Carol Sanchez McLaughlin, 47, passed away on Sunday, March 4th at her home in Frankfort, Illinois. She was born on December 21st, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Victor Sanchez and Lenore Nealy. Dawn was preceded in death by her little brother, Adam Sanchez. After completing her undergrad in nursing at Prairie State University, Dawn became a Registered Nurse, where...

Mrs. Catherine B. Coffelt

Mrs. Catherine B. Coffelt

March 2, 2018

Catherine B. Coffelt Age 77, passed away on March 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Bobby W. Coffelt; loving mother of Mary Coffelt, Robert Coffelt, Michael Coffelt, and Debby (Andy) Hippleheuser; cherished grandmother of Cristofer (Gig) Hippleheuser, the late Adam Hippleheuser, late Nicholas Hippleheuser, Ryan Coffelt, and Brandon Coffelt; and cherished great-grandmother of Shane an d Nathan Hippleheuser; dear sister of...

Barbara L. Coleman

Barbara L. Coleman

March 2, 2018

Barbara L. Coleman (nee Thompson) 78, of Elkhorn, WI formerly of Galena, IL passed away on Friday, March 3, 2018, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Barb was born in Elgin, IL to the late Edward and Virginia (nee Richards) Thompson. Loving mother of Randolph Plote, Beth Paulsen, Pamela Plote, and Debra Brooks; cherished grandmother...

Susan L. Clark

Susan L. Clark

February 27, 2018

Susan Linn Clark, 49, of New Lenox, IL passed Tuesday February 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 19,1969 in Blue Island, IL, the beloved daughter of David and Jackie Heitman. Susan graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of 1987. On March 27, 2004 she was united in marriage to Timothy Clark...

Dorothy M. Bialek

Dorothy M. Bialek

February 25, 2018

DOROTHY M. BIALEK (BLANDA) Age 82, of Mokena, passed away, Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at her home in Mokena. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Barbara Bialek, David (Sue) Bialek, sister, Pat Montes, sisters-in-laws, Lydia Blanda, Gerry Blanda and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Sally Blanda (Dziencielewski), husband, Joseph...

Mr. James Amos Petty

Mr. James Amos Petty

February 22, 2018

James Amos Petty Age 85, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Ima Lee Petty (Stooksbury); loving father of Lisa Petty, Cindy Slick; and Sherry Linsner; dear brother of Barbara Miller and Sarah Yard. Cremation rites entrusted to Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, IL. Info www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.

Carl L. "Slip" Johnson,  Jr.

Carl L. "Slip" Johnson, Jr.

February 22, 2018

Johnson, Carl L., Jr. Carl L. "Slip" Johnson, born 12-31-1923, died 02-22-2018 at age 94. He always referred to his birthday as 123123. Carl was born in Lemont, IL to the late Carl L. Johnson, Sr. and Edna, nee, Johnson. Preceding him in death was his wife, Betty Johnson, nee Vrshek. They were married for 57 years. Also preceding him...

Norma Louise Garza

Norma Louise Garza

February 21, 2018

Norma Louise Garza (nee Matt) 40-year resident of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home. Norma was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Louis and Norma Jean (nee Redman) Matt. She graduated Pullman School in 1949 and Fenger H.S. in 1953. She married Robert Anthony Garza on September 3, 1955. She is survived by her...

Mrs. Marlen Bollman

Mrs. Marlen Bollman

February 18, 2018

Marlen Bollman (Zeimetz), Age 85, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert Bollman; loving mother of Sheri (William) Arendt and Jeffrey (Beverly) Bollman; cherished grandmother of Jack and Jason Arendt, and Grant and Bryce Bollman. Marlen was preceded in death by her parents William and Ivy Zeimetz (Parker). Marlen was...

Herbert W. Gieseler

Herbert W. Gieseler

February 18, 2018

HERBERT W. GIESELER Age 88, of Crete, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Herbert is survived by his loving family, wife, Norma Gieseler (Reiners), children, Leslie Gieseler, Brian (Beth) Gieseler, grandchildren, Brianna Gieseler, Brittany Gieseler, siblings, Wilbert Gieseler, Wilma Reiners and several nieces and nephews. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jack Jensen

Jack Jensen

February 18, 2018

Jacob (Jack) Jensen was born on June 13, 1933 in Chicago, the son of Axel and Margaret Jensen. He passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his new home in Algonquin with family by his side. He bravely fought prostate cancer, beating it for over 20 years. Jack lived in Chicago or on his aunt's farm in Minnesota until...

Glenn Edward Adam,  Sr.

Glenn Edward Adam, Sr.

February 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

February 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

February 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,...