Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara K. Mcguire

Barbara K. Mcguire

April 11, 2018

BARBARA K. MCGUIRE (BORCHARDT) Age 73 of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Barbara is survived by her loving family, husband, Jim McGuire, son, Brant Atkinson, sister, Carol Misischia, grandchildren, Katelyn Stack, Ryan Landeweer and Alexis Landeweer. Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Kara Landeweer. Barbara was a member...

Vincent J. Alfano

Vincent J. Alfano

April 10, 2018

VINCENT J. ALFANO Born into eternity on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago. Vinny is survived by his loving family, parents, Jay Alfano & Joy Throgmorton, siblings, Giovanni Alfano, Gabi Alfano, Gionna Alfano, Gia Alfano, Kinley Throgmorton, grandparents, Joyce Brewers, Josephine Alfano and several aunts, uncle and cousins. Vinny was preceded in death...

Dorothy C. Michalowski

Dorothy C. Michalowski

April 7, 2018

Dorothy C. Michalowski Age 95, a resident of Mokena, IL passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Loving mother of Janice (Jim), Mary, and Stephen (Dale); cherished grandmother of Dawn, Tracy (Tom), Dana (Vinnie), Mark, Meghan, Ryan (Michelle), Mike, and Scott (Angela) and great-grandmother of 12. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Michalowski and daughter Marcia. Dorothy...

Marissa L. Alvarado

Marissa L. Alvarado

April 7, 2018

MARISSA L. ALVARADO Age 19 of Rockford, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at her home in Rockford. Marissa is survived by her loving family, parents, Linda Alvarado (Edwards), Abel (Tiwana) Alvarado, grandmother, Laura Dawn Edwards (Marco), siblings, Nicholas (fiancée Mariah Castillo) Alvarado, Christina Alvarado, Benjamin Alvarado, aunts, Cindy (Barry) Underwood, Ruth (Dennis) Shutty and...

Larry Gordon Crabb,  Sr.

Larry Gordon Crabb, Sr.

April 6, 2018

Larry Gordon Crabb Sr. Age 69, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Loving father of Todd (Amanda) Crabb, Amanda (Larry) Bishop, and Larry Jr. (Jackie) Crabb; cherished grandfather of James Crabb, Joey Vallone, Alania Vallone, Julian Crabb, Shelby Crabb, Abigail, Alex, and Destiny Benton; dear brother of Glenda (David) Peebles, Vicki (Carl) Drougmueller, and...

Sharon L Simnick

Sharon L Simnick

April 5, 2018

Sharon L. Simnick 77, of Long Beach, MS, formerly of Lockport and Dolton, died April 5, 2018, She is survived by her loving family; husband William "Bill" Simnick Sr.; children Linda Simnick and Dennis (Judi) Simnick; grandchildren Robert Bick, Jeremy Bick, Jaime Bick-Freeman, Cody Hermosillo, Hailey Hermosillo, Paizley Hermosillo, John McBurnie, Rachelle Simnick-Sherman, Nicholas Simnick, Heather Simnick, and Emily Simnick;...

Patricia Ann Beard

Patricia Ann Beard

April 4, 2018

Patricia Ann Beard Age 76, of Frankfort, formerly of Mountain Home AR, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband of 57 years Jim Beard; daughter Debra (Kurt) Berg; grandchildren Breanna (Nicholas) Eno, Kaylin Berg and Erika Berg; sister-in-law Barbara (Calvin) Howlett. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Hess and...

Robert E Dodaro

Robert E Dodaro

April 3, 2018

Robert E. Dodaro age 92. Longtime Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago's Roseland and Kensington neighborhoods/St. Anthony Parish. Retired after over 30 years of service as a Salesman for the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Graduate of Fenger High School – Class of 1943. U.S. Navy Veteran/WWII. Husband for 69 years of Lorraine nee Galloy. Father of Robert (Maureen), Thomas (Karen Jo),...

John E. Brynda

John E. Brynda

April 2, 2018

John E. Brynda Age 84 years, of New Lenox Illinois died April 2, 2018, born September 24, 1933, in Chicago. He was the son of John and Irene, married to Mary Ann (Pat) in Chicago May 20, 1961, for 56 years. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Co., for 41 years. He was in the U. S. Military May...

Beverly I. Hartman

Beverly I. Hartman

April 1, 2018

Beverly I. Hartman Age 76, a resident of Crete, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Beloved wife of James Hartman; loving mother of Nancy (Timothy) Cunningham and David (Kelly) Hartman; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Kyle, and Noah; dear sister of Susan (Paul) Engels, Kathe (late Timothy) Early, and Theodore (Patti) Byrne. She was preceded in...

Karen J. Javorski

Karen J. Javorski

April 1, 2018

KAREN J. JAVORSKI (JANICKI) Age 52, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at Macneal Hospital in Berwyn. Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Scott Javorski, sons, Scott Javorski, Ryan Javorski, Frank Javorski, parents, David Janicki, Beverly Janicki, siblings, Kathy (Jim) Dawson, Kim (Darryl) Nybert, Kelly (Javier) Mendez and several nieces and nephews. Karen was a...

Kathleen T. Trenda

Kathleen T. Trenda

March 31, 2018

Kathleen Trenda (Boyle) Age 66, a resident of Dowagiac, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Thomas K. Trenda; loving mother of Pamela (Brian) Bettenhausen, Julie (Kevin) Mensching, and Thomas Trenda; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Allie, Robert, Joshua and Maximus; dear sister of Frank Boyle, June Boyle, Joyce Hamer, Pat Boyle, Edward Boyle,...

Mrs. Roseann Churchill

Mrs. Roseann Churchill

March 31, 2018

Roseann Churchill (nee Vanthournout), Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2018. Born December 12, 1951, in St. Charles, Roseann grew up as the youngest child of Albert and Martha Vanthournout (DePoortre). She graduated from Copley School of Nursing in 1972 and continued into a career in nursing that she loved and practiced throughout...

Matthew D. Pens

Matthew D. Pens

March 31, 2018

Matthew D. Pens Age 22, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2018. Beloved son of Lynette Lanham and David Pens; loving brother of David (Ashlee) Parsons, Daniel (Brittany) Parsons, and Christine (James) Wieder; cherished uncle of Logan Wieder, Mason Wieder, Cameron Parson, and McKenna Parsons. Matt was avid collector of comic books. Per Matthew's mother's wishes a visitation will be held...

Naomi L. Weitendorf

Naomi L. Weitendorf

March 29, 2018

NAOMI L. WEITENDORF (LINDHOUT) Age 94 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. Naomi is survived by her loving family, children, David Weitendorf, Adrienne (Brian) Laraway, sister, Barbara Paape, grandchildren, Rachel (Andy) Minnicks, Matthew Laraway, great grandson, Oliver Minnicks and many nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents,...

Kenneth R. Connor

Kenneth R. Connor

March 28, 2018

Connor, Kenneth R., 76, of Mokena, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away March 28, 2018 after a 12-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 51 years, Linda Connor nee LaClare; children: Kevin (Vanessa) Connor of Brookfield, Linda (Michael) Bolden of Mokena, Suzanne (David) Delrose of New Lenox; grandchildren: Logan, Brayden Connor, Bryant, Anthony, Brianne Bolden,...

Dr. Adam J. Kielbasa

Dr. Adam J. Kielbasa

March 26, 2018

Dr. Adam Joseph Kielbasa 31, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by family. Adam was born in Chicago to Jack T. and Anne (Kulla) Kielbasa. Devoted husband of Lauren (nee Ojermark); loving son of Jack and Anne Kielbasa; cherished brother of Jack (Karen) Kielbasa, Ben (Sarah) Kielbasa, and Sarah (Bob) Pine; dear son-in-law of...

Stephen D. Pachmayer

Stephen D. Pachmayer

March 26, 2018

STEPHEN D. PACHMAYER Age 86 of Mokena, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Stephen is survived by his loving family, wife, Joann Pachmayer (Schilling), children, Stephen (Carolyn) Pachmayer Jr., Terry (Charles) Boehlke, Robert (Jane) Pachmayer, John (Maryann) Pachmayer, siblings, Frank (Connie) Pachmayer, Elizabeth (Mike) Davis, brother-in-law, Nick (Beth) Schilling, grandchildren, Ryan Pachmayer,...

Phyllis A. Maher

Phyllis A. Maher

March 24, 2018

Phyllis A. Maher (nee Pignato), age 80, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Donald Maher; beloved mother of Patricia Maher, late Kimberly Maher and Kelly Maher; dearest daughter of the late Sebastian Pignato and the late Patricia (late Eddie)...

Caleb James Neff

Caleb James Neff

March 24, 2018

Caleb James Neff Age 18 months, Joliet, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved son of James and Claudia Neff (Lauciello); loving brother of Elena Neff; cherished grandson of Claudio and Debbie Lauciello and David A. Neff Sr. and Patricia Neff and great-grandson of Milena Lauciello; treasured nephew of Michelle (Nelson) Rodriguez, Andrea (Jason) Brashler, Katina (Steve) Mitchell, Margaret...